Trip

BUENOS AIRES TO RIO DE JANEIRO

Christ the Redeemer in Rio
Intro

Explore the highlights of three stunning countries in South America!

This trip is all about soaking up the vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and unique charm of South America. You’ll start in Buenos Aires, where tango, incredible food, and lively neighborhoods set the tone for an unforgettable adventure. From there, it’s a short hop to the charming streets of Colonia del Sacramento and the laid-back vibes of Montevideo, where history and beachy energy collide.

Next leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind, as you head to a peaceful countryside Estancia. The adventure cranks up at Puerto Iguazu, home to the jaw-dropping Iguazu Falls - an experience you’ll never forget. Finally, it’s all samba beats and iconic beaches as you finish in Rio de Janeiro, a city that’s as energetic as it is beautiful. Are you up for this incredible journey?

Highlights of the trip

Seeing Christ the Redeemer
Let's go on an adventure!
Iguazú waterfalls
Smiling with new friends
Enjoying days in Brazil

Quick and easy booking process with KILROY

1

Book your spot by paying the deposit

Reserve your spot on any of our departures by paying the £150 deposit.

2

Pay the rest

60 days prior to departure, you will be charged the remaining amount of your trip.

3

Pack your bags

Double check your travel documents, pack your gear and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime

Day program

Your itinerary

This is an expert-planned trip you can book instantly. Simple, quick and worry-free. You can tailor what you do pre and post trip, but not the set itinerary.

Day 1 / 21
Welcome to Buenos Aires
Exploring Argentina with new friends
Colorful Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires graffiti art
A night out in Argentina!
Exploring in Argentina
Welcome to Uruguay!
Welcome to Montevideo, Uruguay!
Bike tour around Montevideo
Estancia, Uruguay
Try horseback riding through the beautiful scenery
Enjoy the last day in Uruguay
Iguazú waterfalls
The amazing Iguazú Falls
Foz do Iguacu National Park in Brazil
Copacabana Beach, Rio
The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
Enjoy free time in Rio!
Enjoy your last day in Rio!

Welcome to Buenos Aires

Exploring Argentina with new friends

Colorful Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires graffiti art

A night out in Argentina!

Exploring in Argentina

Welcome to Uruguay!

Welcome to Montevideo, Uruguay!

Bike tour around Montevideo

Estancia, Uruguay

Try horseback riding through the beautiful scenery

Enjoy the last day in Uruguay

Iguazú waterfalls

The amazing Iguazú Falls

Foz do Iguacu National Park in Brazil

Copacabana Beach, Rio

The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

Enjoy free time in Rio!

Enjoy your last day in Rio!

Day 1: Hello Buenos Aires!

On arrival in Buenos Aires, make your way to the starting hostel. Please make sure you arrive no later than 16:00. Here, you'll meet your guide and your new group of travel buddies for the upcoming trip! This evening, a welcome drink is included at the hostel to kick off the trip.

At a glance

Departures

Available departures

What's included with this trip

  • 10 nights in Argentina, 5 nights in Uruguay and 5 nights in Brazil

  • All accommodation: Hostels (19 nights, mulit-share with 4-14 people) and Night bus (1 night)

  • 18 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners

  • Transportation: Private Minvan, Public bus, Flight, Public ferry

  • Tour guide during guided days

  • Unguided days - free time to explore

  • Activities as outlined in itinerary

  • Facebook group to meet fellow travellers

  • International flights (but we can help you with that)

  • Meals and activities not mentioned in inclusions

  • Visas where necessary

  • Vaccinations

  • Tips to guides and drivers

  • Travel equipment

  • Travel insurance (ask us for a quote)

  • Optional activities

  • Pre-night and post-night accommodation

  • Onward travel

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Man enjoying Canyon view

Jasper

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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  • Copy of passport (hard copy or saved on drive)

  • Travel insurance

  • Credit/debit cards (ensure your bank is aware of international travel)

  • Travel adapter (Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil use different plug types)

  • Light, breathable clothing (during summer it can get hot and humid)

  • Dry fit clothing for Iguazú Falls (quick-drying, moisture-wicking fabric is key)

  • Comfortable walking shoes (for exploring cities and parks)

  • Flip flops/sandals (for the beach and casual wear)

  • Rain jacket (especially for Iguazú Falls, which can be misty)

  • Sunhat and sunglasses

  • Swimwear (beach and pool days in Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú)

  • Evening wear (for nights out)

  • Sweater or light jacket (evenings can be cooler)

  • Waterproof phone case or zip-lock bags (protect electronics at Iguazú Falls)

  • Camera/phone with plenty of storage

  • Power bank (for long day trips and excursions)

  • Refillable water bottle

  • Day pack (for exploring and carrying daily essentials)

  • Sunscreen (essential for beach days and outdoor activities)

  • Insect repellent (especially for Iguazú and forested areas)

  • Basic toiletries

  • Prescription medications (if needed)

  • Earplugs or noise-canceling headphones (for long bus or plane journeys)

  • Portable speaker or cards/games (for downtime with your group)

Argentina: Iguazú experiences a tropical climate with two main seasons. The rainy season(October to March) sees temperatures between 24-32°C, high humidity, and frequent showers, while the dry season (April to September) brings slightly cooler temperatures, ranging from 15-28°C, with less humidity. Buenos Aires has a temperate climate, with hot summers (December to February) ranging from 25-32°C and cooler, mild winters (June to August) averaging 10-15°C. While Iguazú remains lush and green year-round, Buenos Aires enjoys more defined seasonal changes.

Uruguay: It has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (December to February) are warm, with temperatures ranging from 25-30°C and plenty of sunshine. Winters (June to August) are mild, with temperatures between 6-14°C and occasional rain. Spring (September to November) and fall (March to May) bring pleasant temperatures ranging from 15-25°C. Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo experience similar weather patterns, with breezes from the Río de la Plata, giving them a coastal feel and moderating the summer heat.

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro has a tropical climate with two main seasons. The summer (December to March) is hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 28-38°C and frequent afternoon rain showers. The winter (June to August) is mild and dry, with temperatures between 18-25°C. Humidity is lower in winter, and sunny days are common. The spring (September to November) and fall (March to May) offer warm temperatures around 22-30°C, with less rain. Rio’s coastal location ensures a warm climate year-round, with refreshing sea breezes.

On this tour you will stay mostly at hostels, but also at an estancia and one overnight bus. For the nights you have in hostels, you’ll sleep in mixed gender shared dorms with 6-12 beds. Check out times are between 10 and 11 am, check in times are usually around 2 pm, but you may get an early check in when possible (if rooms/ beds are available before check in time).

Fortunately, the hostels offer facilities where you can securely leave your luggage if needed, both before and after your stay. In some cases, they may also grant access to showers and changing rooms for freshening up, upon availability.

Your adventure includes transfers in a mini-coach to and from airport and bus stations, as well as for each tour. You’ll also experience an overnight bus to get to Iguazú and a flight to get from there to Rio de Janeiro.

All Tripmates departures feature a dedicated local guide or tour leader, ensuring a hassle-free adventure, especially during the initial stages of your trip. Our guides are there to assist with logistics, such as navigating your way around and checking into accommodations. Additionally, they provide invaluable insights about the destinations you´ll be visiting and offer recommendations for exploring activities and sights. With the expertise of local guides, you´ll experience an immersive environment, delving into the history, culture, and social aspects of your chosen destinations.

GUIDED DAYS: You will have both "guided" and "unguided" days during your trip. Guided days indicate when your guide will be physically present with your group. Even during these guided portions of your itinerary, there may be free days where you have the flexibility to explore on your own. However, don´t hesitate to seek assistance from your guide during these free periods.

UNGUIDED DAYS: There will be moments in your itinerary where we set you free to explore without a guide. By now, we bet your group has gained new travel skills, so these days are all about giving you and the rest of your travel crew the freedom to do whatever you see fit. Don´t worry, though. We´ve got your back with essential arrangements like accommodation. During unguided days there will be no tour guide with your group, so it’s up to you to take the lead!

Pocket money is super personal, but for this trip, we estimate you’ll need between 1000-1200 EUR to cover costs not included in the trip price. However, if you want to go all out -like going diving, buying expensive drinks, and shopping- you’ll definitely need to budget for that!

Tipping is very appreciated, but not compulsory. It is common to tip service providers such as waiters around 10% of the bill. If you feel that your local guide did a great job, we suggest tipping around 2-5 USD per day per participant.

On some departures you might be joined by a local driver and/or assistants. In those cases, we recommend 1-2 USD per day per participant. 

You should always talk to your local vaccination clinic or GP for health recommendations for your trip. Book an appointment and they will help you with exactly what you need for this trip.

You will travel in a group of 4-12 other backpackers. Most people travel solo, so you will get to know each other quickly and share a really cool adventure together.

Before each departure, we create a private Facebook group for all your new travel buddies so that you have the opportunity to get to know each other before you leave. Here you can also ask questions about the trip to our Tripmates team.

Absolutely! If you and a friend are keen on doing something together without blowing your entire budget on just partying and tourist traps, Tripmates could be just the thing for you. You can book your spots together online, or separately. It’s totally up to you!

Do you want to travel with Tripmates as part of a longer trip? No problem!

For example, you can extend the trip and/or add more destinations plus exciting experiences such as volunteering, a road trip with a campervan, surf camp, diving or take a language course. Most things are possible! We can help you design your trip just the way you want it where Tripmates is part of the adventure. Just reach out to learn more!

When you book a Tripmates tour online, you´ll pay a deposit of just £150. You’ll receive a confirmation email (please note: this can take up to 24 hours on weekdays).

A payment link for the remaining amount will be sent to you, and you´ll need to complete the payment no later than 60 days before departure. We’ll let you know when it’s time to start booking your flights, and about 2-4 weeks before departure, we’ll send you all your travel documents in one comprehensive email.

At least 2 months before your departure date, you’ll be invited to join a Facebook group where you can get to know your future travel buddies! 

When you book, you pay a deposit of £200. The remaining amount is paid no later than 60 days before departure.

We’ve crunched the numbers for this itinerary:

The average carbon footprint per person for this Tripmates adventure is 351 CO₂e

Every Tripmates tour includes a carbon footprint calculation — giving you a clear idea of how many kilograms of CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent) are emitted per traveller. This number reflects emissions from our internal operations as well as trip-specific inclusions like accommodation, transport (including flights that are built into the itinerary if applicable), activities, meals, and guides - everything built into your trip on the ground.

What about flights to and from the trip?

Our estimate above doesn’t include the emissions from flights to and from the starting and ending points of your adventure. That’s because these journeys can vary significantly — some travellers may already be in the region, while others might be incorporating the trip into a longer itinerary. Travellers also depart from many different airports across Europe, which makes it impossible to apply one single number for everyone.

To help you make informed choices, we provide a flight estimate where possible. For this itinerary, a round-trip flight from London adds approximately 3,041 kg CO₂e per traveller.

Putting it into perspective

We get it. It can be hard to picture what kilos of CO2 equate to, so we have some comparisons.

  • Driving a petrol car from Copenhagen to Paris 1,228 km = ~209 kg CO₂e

  • An economy flight from Oslo to Los Angeles (and back) = ~ 2,538 kg CO₂e

  • 100 cheeseburgers = ~320kg CO₂e

 

Want to learn more?

Travel is amazing — but it leaves a mark. We believe the more we know, the more conscious our choices can be.

We’ve partnered with Ecollective to calculate the above carbon estimates. Curious about how it all works? You can read about our method here. You can learn more about how we work with sustainability here.

Travel Insurance including Cancellation protection.
KILROY & World Nomads offer travel insurance policies that are customized to your trip and your budget. The price will depend on the length of the trip, the destination, and which add-ons you would like to include. We will be happy to get you a quote.

A Tripmates trip becomes guaranteed once 4 travellers join the same date. This guarantees a group with diverse backgrounds, giving you the chance to meet new friends from across Europe.

If your chosen departure doesn’t reach at least 4 travellers, don’t worry — we’ll contact you and help you switch to another suitable date. If it doesn´t work out with choosing a new date, no hard feelings, we´ll return your deposit.

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