Buenos Aires to Rio

Welcome to Buenos Aires! On arrival, enjoy private transfer with your A&K representative to your hotel in the heart of exclusive Recoleta. Following time to unwind, immerse yourself in the city’s many quarters. Let your guide reveal the secrets of gritty and colourful La Boca, walk along El Caminito filled with artists and tango strains, explore the cobblestone charm of San Telmo and discover the political heart of the Plaza de Mayo.

Four Seasons Buenos Aires

Uncover the incredible story of Eva Peron on a private tour dedicated to the early life, rise to power and charity work of the world’s most famous First Lady. Marvel at the Evita Museum, then take in Eva’s most iconic haunts, including the ‘City of Angels’ where she lays to rest.

This afternoon, take in the city at leisure, before an evening spent in the seductive embrace of Argentina’s most evocative dance. Hosted in the radically elegant ballroom of Philippe Starck-designed Faena Hotel, let the live band and Rojo Tango dancers dazzle, as you indulge in a gastronomic feast expertly paired with Argentinian wines.

Four Seasons Buenos Aires | Meals: BD

Step straight back into 18^th century Argentina with your private A&K guide as you travel through the vast plains of Pampas to colonial township, San Antonio de Areco. Take a deep dive into ranch culture at the Ricardo Güiraldes Gaucho Museum, study master craftsmen as they hammer out Pampas artifacts — from yerba mate gourds to belts — before visiting one of the oldest estancias in Argentina. Devour a delicious barbecue lunch before exploring the property on a horse ride, by carriage or bike. Challenge locals to a game of bocce, Argentine style, or simply relax on the porch, watching local life unfold. This afternoon, enjoy a peaceful, gaucho-inspired afternoon tea before returning to Buenos Aires.

Four Seasons Buenos Aires | Meals: BL

This morning, enjoy a private transfer to Buenos Aires airport for your onward flight to Puerto Iguazú — the gateway to UNESCO World Heritage site, Iguazú Falls. Accompany your A&K guide to the plunging, deafening cascade of the ‘Garganta del Diablo’ waterfall (Devil’s Throat), before continuing on to the only hotel in Brazil to grant exclusive access to Iguazú National Park. Soak up the jungle chorus while you float in the pool, stroll gardens brimming with orchids or perhaps sip caipirinhas as you admire the falls in near solitude.

Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel | Meals: B

Descend into the glittering Iguazú Falls canyon as you absorb the staggering panorama of some 275 separate falls, before taking a glass elevator back up to the crest. Then set off in an open 4WD jeep to the heart of the rainforest with your expert naturalist, followed by an exhilarating boat trip over rapids as you pass through the waterways of the canyon and up to the base of the falls themselves. Later, you may like to experience a helicopter flight (additional charge) for an unrivalled view of the waterfalls, or head back to your exclusive accommodation to relax by the pool.

Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel | Meals: BL

This morning, you’ll head to the Iguazú Bird Park for a behind-the-scenes, up-close encounter with some of Brazil’s rarest birdlife. Continue via private transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro, where Samba is the soundtrack to a cinematic backdrop of lush mountains and shimmering beaches. Drop your bags at your stunning Copacabana beachside hotel and get a feel for this vibrant city as you stroll along the promenade with the Cariocas.

Hotel Emiliano | Meals: B

Enjoy a private walking tour with your expert guide through Rio’s historic centre as you decode the city’s fascinating evolution from 16^th century Portuguese colonisation to today. Take in stunning Neoclassical, Baroque, and Gothic Revival architecture including art shows, exhibitions and markets of the Centro, in this cultural tour which showcases old Rio alongside its modern revolution. In the afternoon, your tour continues to the Urca district where you’ll take a cable car into the clouds at Sugarloaf Mountain and Urca Hill for a staggering panorama of the sandy swathes of Guanabara Bay — surrounded by green mountainous islands.

Hotel Emiliano | Meals: B

Immerse yourself in preparations for ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’, Rio’s famous Carnaval, at Grande Rio Samba School. Move to the hypnotic rhythm of samba in a dance class, feel the resonance of the drums, cymbals and trumpets in a percussion workshop and observe the making of the school’s elaborate costumes and flamboyant floats. Later, head to the bohemian Santa Teresa neighbourhood for a taste of Old Rio and your sumptuous lunch at a private estate. This afternoon, take to the hills in a charming streetcar, seek out Rio’s vibrant art studios, and experience the neo-gothic ‘Little Castle’ on a tucked-away island in the Guanabara Bay.

Hotel Emiliano | Meals: BL

Witness one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Corcovado’s Christ the Redeemer as it rises almost half a mile into the Rio sky. Gaze to the heavens at the prophetic figure and bask in the views of the city from striking Mount Corcovado. Capture this lasting image of Rio before your private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals: B