Overview
South America Getaway with Amazon
Want to learn the scintillating samba—or the tantalizing tango? Sip sweet caipirinhas—or dry Argentine wines? Sunbathe on famous beaches—or soak in the beauty of neoclassical architecture? This getaway just south of the usual visits two of South America’s most sizzling cities so you can do it all. With time in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, this sultry tour of South America combines the best of Brazil and Argentina, plus the opportunity to witness the thundering Iguassu Falls from the perspective of both countries. Guided sightseeing to the legendary sights is complemented by numerous opportunities to live like a local. This South America getaway includes an empanada cooking class, a private tango lesson, and a day on an authentic Argentine ranch where you can enjoy authentic cuisine, tap your foot to regional music, and even take the reins of a horse and channel your inner gaucho. Looking for the perfect introduction to sensational South America? How about the “Meeting of the Waters” where the chocolate-hued Rio Negro flows alongside the yellowish Rio Solimões without ever mixing. You’ll also meet monkeys, catch piranhas, and explore a native caboclo village when you begin your tour of South America with a vacation package to Brazil’s Amazon.
Highlights of South America Getaway with Amazon
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Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on all South America tour dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Related Option Title
With Amazon
Travelers Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides with complimentary headsets to hear every word, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Product Group
South America Getaway
UNESCO Sites
Iguazu National Park
Inclusions
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites!
Price Details US
Gratuities for Tour Director, drivers, and local guides are available for pre-purchase.
Notes
For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in/out of small water crafts such as canoes and small fishing boats. Itinerary is subject to change in low or high water situations.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN MANAUS, BRAZIL Welcome to Manaus!Upon arrival, you will meet your Globus representative. (D)Please note: You will meet your Tour Director in Rio de Janeiro.
Day 2
MANAUS–AMAZON JUNGLE Rivers of Life Today your “Meeting of the Waters” tour passes the impressive British-built Customs House and the floating port. Cruise on the chocolate-hued Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles the different bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! After lunch, explore a jungle island (water level permitting) with native flora and fauna. Arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Stay in the Amazon Reserve on the banks of the Rio Negro at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge. Originally created as scientific research facility, it has opened its doors to guest and invites them to stay in the rainforest surrounded by dense jungle, waterways, medicinal plants, and a monkey rehabilitation facility. Bungalows feature air-conditioning, private bath, balcony, and a minibar. Each day spent here brings new adventures from guided nature walks, indigenous community visits, piranha fishing, to night-time canoe rides and much more.
Day 3
AMAZON JUNGLE Monkey Business Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided walk to see the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. After lunch, sail up the river to visit an Amazon native Caboclo Village to learn about their traditions and culture. Also, try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve, where researchers work to rehabilitate primates like spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys and reintroduce them into the jungle. This evening, venture back out on a canoe with your Naturalist to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other nocturnal creatures). (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCONSERVATION HEROES During your stay at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge you will have the chance to visit its Monkey Jungle Reserve, created in 1991 to rescue animals from illegal trade. Here, the animals are evaluated and treated by veterinarians and then rehabilitated to be reintroduced into the wild. At feeding time, you will have the opportunity to see these animals up close in a safe environment.
Day 4
AMAZON JUNGLE–MANAUS–RIO DE JANEIRO Brazilian BoomtownThis morning, depart the Ecopark for Manaus. Take a guided sightseeing to explore the city’s vestiges of its glory days during the rubber boom. See the famed Opera House, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Visit a local market, abundant with local foods and wares. Continue to the airport for your flight to Rio and an overnight stay. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITIONS Experience an authentic local market in Manaus. See the fresh fish brought in daily, fruit, spices, and indigenous medicines all locally sourced from the Amazon Basin.
Day 5
RIO DE JANEIRO Brazilian Beauties Enjoy free time this morning. At 3:30 pm, meet your Tour Director for a drive along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches to the base of 1,300-foot-high Sugarloaf Mountain. Ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can take in spectacular vistas of the city. Next, toast the start of a memorable vacation with [LF] caipirinhas, a traditional Brazilian cocktail, from atop Sugarloaf Mountain during a cocktail party. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits atop Sugarloaf Mountain overlooking Guanabara Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Take in the breathtaking panoramic views as you join a private cocktail party with your fellow travel companions. Toast with a traditional caipirinha, Brazil’s national cocktail, made with fresh lime, cachaça (a distilled sugarcane spirit), and sugar. Deliciosa!
Day 6
RIO DE JANEIRO Heavenly ViewsThe city’s landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, crowns Corcovado Mountain, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. A scenic ride by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here, proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambodromo and visit the Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, it’s a fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Soar to the summit of Corcovado Mountain by cog railway to reach the site of the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. This crowning jewel of Rio and Brazil was constructed between 1922 and 1933. The statue of Jesus Christ stands 98 feet high (or 124 feet including the pedestal) with an arm span of 92 feet wide. Towering over the city, this piece of art is truly an engineering marvel and was even voted one the New7Wonders of the World.
Day 7
RIO DE JANEIRO Unplug & Recharge A full day at leisure to enjoy Rio. Relax on one of the world-famous beaches or take advantage of the world-class shopping or fine dining. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Spend free time in Rio de Janeiro with an optional excursion to Petropolis, (mountain resort and former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II). This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 8
RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS What a Rush!A flight from Rio takes you to Iguassu Falls. Experience the clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth that make this an unforgettable natural wonder. Head into Brazil’s Iguassu National Park to enjoy the magnificent panorama of waterfalls from the Brazilian side. Your Local Guide introduces the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide rushing torrent. With some cataracts as high as 250 feet, Iguassu Falls is nothing short of hypnotic! (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Explore incredible Iguassu National Park (Brazilian side) and walk the pathways skirting Iguassu Falls. Watch for amazing wildlife in this protected area, including toucans, agoutis, giant otters, anteaters, tapir, and even jaguars!
Day 9
IGUASSU FALLS Taking the Plunge Today, journey across the Brazilian border by motorcoach to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls, where you will enjoy a closer perspective on a walking tour of the falls. Meander along the walkways from atop the falls and enjoy an exhilarating view looking over the precipice of the falls as the water plunges to the rocks below. You will also have the chance to walk through the rainforest on the lower falls trails that will bring you up close to some of the smaller cataracts. Return to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Visit Iguassu National Park (Argentinian side) where, from this side of the falls, you get a bird’s-eye view from the catwalks perched over part of the Devil’s Throat, where 14 waterfalls drop more than 300 feet into the Devil’s Gorge below. From this completely different perspective compared to Brazil’s side, you’ll understand why you must see both sides of the falls!
Day 10
IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA The Boulevards of Buenos AiresThis morning, cross the Brazilian border into Argentina by motorcoach to transfer to the Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. After arriving, acquaint yourself with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS Elegant European architecture, epicurean cuisine, and a café culture to rival any rue de Paris, Buenos Aires is a city of leisurely afternoons sipping café con leche or the choicest Argentinian wines.
Day 11
BUENOS AIRES Dining, Dancing, DazzlingYour sightseeing starts in La Boca, a vibrant district and site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique enclave and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. At Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, housing San Martin’s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Teatro Colón opera house before reaching Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perón. Next, learn how to make a traditional Argentinean dish with an [LF] empanada cooking class. After an afternoon at leisure, top off the evening at a famous Tango club. The Tango and Argentina go hand in hand and tonight you will [LF] visit a local milonga (tango house), where professional tango dancers teach the traditional techniques of the Argentine Tango. After your lesson, enjoy a farewell dinner featuring Argentine steaks and other local specialties. Top off the evening when the professionals delight you with a Tango Show featuring the dance as it has evolved through the ages! (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Immerse yourself in Argentina’s culinary culture when you learn how to make empanadas. This hands-on cooking class teaches you the different fillings and the various ‘repulga’ techniques (how to close the empanada.) After perfecting your creation, enjoy your homemade empanada with a glass of Malbec wine.
Day 12
BUENOS AIRES Ranch Life Today, head into the heart of the pampas (grasslands) and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of rural, country life at a working [LF] Argentina estancia (ranch). After a traditional welcome with empanadas and local beverages, get acquainted with the lifestyle of real gauchos (cowboys) on a carriage ride through the pampas. Later, at lunch, enjoy an authentic feast, complete with world-renowned Argentine beef, salad, desserts, and live music and dance by the gauchos themselves. Top off the day with an equestrian demonstration by the gauchos before saying ‘adios’ to the countryside and heading back to the city. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION Argentinean estancias date back to the 16th century during the era of Spanish colonization when conquistadors where gifted land to raise and breed cattle. Today, these lands and traditions endure, having been passed down from generation to generation. Step into the traditional, local life of a gaucho and embrace Argentinian heritage on a working estancia.
Day 13
BUENOS AIRES Safe travels until we meet again!Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
| # | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
| 1 | 2024-09-19 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-02 | $4569 | $0 | $5432 | SBQ40920 | Not Available |
| 2 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-09 | $4569 | $0 | $5432 | SBQ40927 | Not Available |
| 3 | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-23 | $4569 | $0 | $5432 | SBQ41011 | Not Available |
| 4 | 2024-10-17 | 2024-10-18 | 2024-10-30 | $4569 | $0 | $5432 | SBQ41018 | Not Available |
| 5 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-13 | $4569 | $0 | $5432 | SBQ41101 | Not Available |
| 6 | 2024-11-28 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-12-11 | $4569 | $0 | $5432 | SBQ41129 | Available |
| 7 | 2025-01-16 | 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-29 | $5059 | $0 | $6185 | SBQ50117K | Available |
| 8 | 2025-01-16 | 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-29 | $4889 | $0 | $5801 | SBQ50117 | Not Available |
| 9 | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-26 | $4829 | $0 | $5741 | SBQ50214 | Not Available |
| 10 | 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-03-05 | $5229 | $0 | $6355 | SBQ50221K | Available |
| 11 | 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-03-05 | $4829 | $0 | $5741 | SBQ50221 | Not Available |
| 12 | 2025-02-27 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-12 | $5059 | $0 | $6185 | SBQ50228K | Available |
| 13 | 2025-02-27 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-12 | $4829 | $0 | $5741 | SBQ50228 | Not Available |
| 14 | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-19 | $5059 | $0 | $6185 | SBQ50307K | Available |
| 15 | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-19 | $4829 | $0 | $5741 | SBQ50307 | Not Available |
| 16 | 2025-04-03 | 2025-04-04 | 2025-04-16 | $5059 | $0 | $6185 | SBQ50404K | Available |
| 17 | 2025-04-03 | 2025-04-04 | 2025-04-16 | $4829 | $0 | $5741 | SBQ50404 | Not Available |
| 18 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-14 | $4939 | $0 | $6065 | SBQ50502 | Available |
| 19 | 2025-06-19 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-07-02 | $5059 | $0 | $6185 | SBQ50620K | Available |
| 20 | 2025-06-19 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-07-02 | $4829 | $0 | $5741 | SBQ50620 | Not Available |
| 21 | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-30 | $4939 | $0 | $6065 | SBQ50718 | Available |
| 22 | 2025-09-18 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-10-01 | $5059 | $0 | $6185 | SBQ50919K | Not Available |
| 23 | 2025-09-18 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-10-01 | $4829 | $0 | $5741 | SBQ50919 | Not Available |
| 24 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-26 | 2025-10-08 | $4939 | $0 | $6065 | SBQ50926 | Available |
| 25 | 2025-10-09 | 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-22 | $4939 | $0 | $6065 | SBQ51010 | Available |
| 26 | 2025-10-16 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-29 | $5059 | $0 | $6185 | SBQ51017K | Available |
| 27 | 2025-10-16 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-29 | $4829 | $0 | $5741 | SBQ51017 | Not Available |
| 28 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-12 | $5059 | $0 | $6185 | SBQ51031K | Available |
| 29 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-12 | $4829 | $0 | $5741 | SBQ51031 | Not Available |
| 30 | 2025-11-27 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-12-10 | $5059 | $0 | $6185 | SBQ51128K | Available |
| 31 | 2025-11-27 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-12-10 | $4829 | $0 | $5741 | SBQ51128 | Not Available |
| 32 | 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-16 | 2026-01-28 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ60116 | Available |
| 33 | 2026-02-12 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-25 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ60213 | Available |
| 34 | 2026-02-19 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-03-04 | $5719 | $0 | $6923 | SBQ60220K | Available |
| 35 | 2026-02-26 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-03-11 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ60227 | Available |
| 36 | 2026-03-05 | 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-18 | $5529 | $0 | $6733 | SBQ60306K | Available |
| 37 | 2026-04-02 | 2026-04-03 | 2026-04-15 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ60403 | Available |
| 38 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-13 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ60501 | Available |
| 39 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-19 | 2026-07-01 | $5529 | $0 | $6733 | SBQ60619K | Available |
| 40 | 2026-07-16 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-29 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ60717 | Available |
| 41 | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-30 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ60918 | Available |
| 42 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-07 | $5529 | $0 | $6733 | SBQ60925K | Available |
| 43 | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-21 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ61009 | Available |
| 44 | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-28 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ61016 | Available |
| 45 | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-30 | 2026-11-11 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ61030 | Available |
| 46 | 2026-11-26 | 2026-11-27 | 2026-12-09 | $5409 | $0 | $6613 | SBQ61127 | Available |
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus | Located in the Adrianopolis district of Manaus nearby the Amazonas shopping center, the Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus features a rooftop pool with views of the city, on-site restaurant, bar, fitness center, and sauna. | Manaus | Av Umberto Calderaro Filho, 817 - Adrianopolis | First-Class |
| 2 | Ecopark Jungle Lodge | Inside the Amazon Jungle on the Rio Negro, enjoy daily excursions to learn about the flora, fauna, and indigenous tribes. Rooms feature private facilities and air-conditioning. | Manaus | Amazon | Best Available |
| 3 | Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel and Resort | Beautifully situated along the well-known Ipanema Beach, this contemporary hotel boasts gorgeous views and extreme comfort. All 559 guestrooms are equipped with the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, private balcony overlooking the sea, mini-bar, cable television, air-conditioning, and room service. The facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, beauty salon, fitness center, sauna, business center, three restaurants, and two bars. | Rio de Janeiro | Avenida Niemeyer 121 | Deluxe |
| 4 | Bourbon Cataratas Hotel | The Bourbon Cataratas Resort Hotel, is strategically located near the main tourist sites of Iguassu. Exclusive and professional staff take care of every detail. | Iguassu Falls | Rodovia Das Cataratas KM 2,5 | First-Class |
| 5 | Hotel Alvear ICON | Situated in Puerto Madero, the city's most eclectic district, take in the breathtaking views of the city and the River Plate while lodging in opulent and cozy suites, exploring the many eateries and bars, and unwinding in the magnificent Beauty & Wellness Center. The Alvear Icon Hotel is the ideal representation of the vitality and modernity that define Buenos Aires. | Buenos Aires | Aime Paine 1130 | Superior First-Class |
