Rio, Iguazu & Buenos Aires 10-Day Classic Tour
A classic multi-flight route spanning Brazil and Argentina, connecting Rio's bays, Iguazu Falls, and the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires.
The most popular South American itinerary for first-time visitors: three nights in Rio, two nights in Iguazu, and four nights in Buenos Aires, connected by two domestic flights. Stay on the Argentine side of the falls, visit the Brazilian side on arrival day, and enter the Argentine park the next day. City sightseeing is organized by neighborhood at a moderate pace, involving immigration procedures between the two countries.
Avoid Carnival and the intense heat of Rio in January and February for a more relaxed booking experience.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Rio & Beach Time
Rio（Copacabana Beach、Fort Copacabana）
Take a taxi from the airport to Copacabana (approx. 45–60 minutes). Walk along the beach in the afternoon; no long-distance travel is planned.
Stay: Copacabana
Day 2 · Christ the Redeemer & Santa Teresa
Rio（Christ the Redeemer / Corcovado、Santa Teresa、Escadaria Selarón）
Take the cog train up Corcovado Mountain in the morning. In the afternoon, take a taxi to Santa Teresa, then walk down to the Selarón Steps.
Visibility at Christ the Redeemer is poor on cloudy days; adjust the date based on the weather.
Stay: Copacabana
Day 3 · Sugarloaf Mountain & Ipanema
Rio（Sugarloaf Mountain、Ipanema Beach / Arpoador）
Take a taxi (approx. 15 minutes) to the cable car station for Sugarloaf Mountain in the morning. Spend the afternoon at Ipanema Beach, returning by metro or taxi.
Stay: Copacabana
Day 4 · Fly to Iguazu & Brazilian Side
Iguazu Falls（Brazilian Side Panoramic Trail (Trilha das Cataratas)）
Fly to Foz do Iguaçu in the morning (approx. 2 hours). Visit the Brazilian side of the falls in the afternoon, then cross the border to check in at Puerto Iguazú.
Allow extra time for same-day border crossing and ensure your Argentine entry is sorted.
Stay: Puerto Iguazú
Day 5 · Argentine Side & Devil's Throat
Iguazu Falls（Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo)、Upper Circuit / Lower Circuit、Gran Aventura Boat Ride）
Take a bus or taxi from Puerto Iguazú to the park (approx. 30 minutes). Ride the ecological train inside the park and explore on foot all day.
The speedboat tour must be booked separately and may be suspended if water levels are too high.
Stay: Puerto Iguazú
Day 6 · Fly to Buenos Aires
Iguazu Falls（Triple Frontier Landmark (Marco das Três Fronteiras)） → Buenos Aires（Obelisco de Buenos Aires）
Visit the Triple Frontier in the morning, then fly from Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires in the afternoon (approx. 2 hours), arriving in Recoleta in the evening.
Stay: Recoleta
Day 7 · Plaza de Mayo to La Boca
Buenos Aires（Plaza de Mayo / Casa Rosada、Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral、La Boca / Caminito、Recoleta Cemetery）
Take the metro to the Plaza de Mayo area for a walking tour, then take a taxi to La Boca. Return to Recoleta in the afternoon to visit the cemetery.
Stick to the main street of El Caminito in La Boca and leave before dark.
Stay: Recoleta
Day 8 · San Telmo & Teatro Colón
Buenos Aires（San Telmo Market / Feria de San Telmo、Teatro Colón、El Ateneo Grand Splendid）
Take the metro or a taxi to San Telmo Market in the morning. Visit Teatro Colón in the afternoon, and walk to El Ateneo Grand Splendid in the evening.
The street market takes place on Sundays; guided tours of Teatro Colón should be booked in advance.
Stay: Recoleta
Day 9 · Tigre Delta Day Trip
Take the Mitre Line train to Tigre (approx. 1 hour), then transfer to a local water taxi to explore the waterways, returning to the city in the evening.
Stay: Recoleta
Day 10 · Palermo Parks & Departure
Buenos Aires（Japanese Garden (Buenos Aires)、Palermo）
Take a taxi to the Japanese Garden and Palermo in the morning, then head to Ezeiza Airport in the afternoon (approx. 1 hour; allow extra time during rush hour).