Introduction

3 South American countries, 5 touristic destinations. Vibrant cities, stunning nature, impressive mountains and warm beaches. This tour offers the best of the south in 17 unforgettable days. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

This independent bus tour offers an itinerary from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to Santiago in Chile visiting the Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires and Mendoza along the way. It includes the bus trips, accommodation, highlight excursions and some airport and bus station transfers. 4300 km of joy and fun.

Day

Accommodation

Type

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

CabanaCopa Hostel   Copacabana

3 nights

B&B

  Nacional Inn Rio Copacabana

alternate

       
  Copacabana Mar Hotel

alternate

       

day 3

Overnight Travel

 

1 night

day 4

Beer Hotel Iguazu   Puerto Iguazu

3 nights

B&B

  El Pueblito Iguazu

alternate

       
  Botanica The House Experience

alternate

       

day 7

Overnight Travel

 

1 night

D,B&B

day 8

Milhouse Hostel   Buenos Aires

3 nights

B&B

  Milhouse Hipo

alternate

       
  Loi Flats Buenos Aires

alternate

       
  Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Maipú

alternate

       
  Dazzler Hotel San Martin

alternate

       

day 11

Overnight Travel

 

1 night

day 12

Hostel Lagares   Mendoza

2 nights

B&B

  Argentino Hotel

alternate

       

day 14

Hostal Providencia   Santiago

2 nights

B&B

  Hostal Rio Amazonas

alternate

       
  Elisa Cole Hotel

alternate

       

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Copacabana: CabanaCopa Hostel

Puerto Iguazu: Beer Hotel Iguazu

Buenos Aires: Milhouse Hostel

Mendoza: Hostel Lagares

Santiago: Hostal Providencia

Fast Facts

17 Days / 16 Nights

Reference Number: BRARCH26

Travellers

Price

1 June 2026 - 31 December 2027
Dorm Hostel  2.130
Double Hostel  2.200
Single Hostel  3.003
Double Budget Hotel    2.508
Single Budget Hotel    3.557

Prices per package per person in chosen room in USD

Blackouts: Can´t begin the trip:  27 December – 3 January // 03-09 February // 22-28 March.  Can´t Begin Tuesdays.

Rio de Janeiro
Hostels: Cabanacopa or Bamboo
Hotel 3*: Nacional Inn Copcacabana or Copacabana Mar
Iguazu
Hostels: Beer Hotel and Holstel
Hotel 3*: El Pueblito or Botanica House
Buenos Aires
Hostels: Milhouse Avenue or Milhouse Hipo
Hotel 3*: Loi Flats / Dazzler Maipu / Dazzler San Martin
Mendoza
Hostels: Lagares Hostel
Hotel 3*: Argentino Hotel Mendoza
Santiago
Hostel: Hostal Providencia
Hotel 3*: Elisa Cole or Hostal Rio Amazonas

Includes:

  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport pick up.
  • 3 nights accommodation in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.
  • Big Dude Tour in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Night Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu.
  • 3 nights Accommodation in Puerto Iguazu (Argentina) at selected room with breakfast.
  • Puerto Iguazu Bus Station pickup and drop off.
  • Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentine Side.
  • Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side.
  • Night Bus from Puerto Iguazu to Buenos Aires .
  • 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected room with breakfast.
  • Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM, or Buenos Aires Bike Tour.
  • Tango Show with Dinner, Drinks and transfers.
  • Night Bus from Buenos Aires to Mendoza
  • 2 nights Accommodation in Mendoza at selected room with breakfast.
  • Half Day Wineries Tour
  • Rafting Los Árboles. (Note: Rafting depends on weather condition and on river condition. If rafting can´t be done the alternatives will be: Alta Montaña Full Day Excursion or Horseback Riding)
  • Bus from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile.
  • 2 nights accommodation in Santiago de Chile with breakfast.
  • Santiago de Chile Bike Tour.

Excludes:

  • Transfers to/from any Bus Stations (except in Iguazú)
  • Entrance fees to any Site or National Park.
    • Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park Argentine side (aprox 43 USD per person)
    • Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park Brazilian side (aprox 30 USD per person)
    • Park fees may change without previous notice and final price will depend on exchange rate
  • Drop off in Santiago de Chile.
  • Meals not specified in itinerary.
  • Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.

Note: 2 or 3 times a year the road between Mendoza and Santiago is closed due to excess of snow. In that case, customers have to wait until it passes, re opens, or take a flight to continue the trip. Flight or extra nights are on customers expenses.

Copacabana: CabanaCopa Hostel

Puerto Iguazu: Beer Hotel Iguazu

Buenos Aires: Milhouse Hostel

Mendoza: Hostel Lagares

Santiago: Hostal Providencia

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