South America: São Paulo to Buenos Aires

Want to see the MOST of South America in just 9 days? This Females Flying Solo trip is perfect for girls looking to experience the very best of Argentina and Uruguay, from the world-famous Iguazú Falls to horseback rides through Uruguay's wide-open countryside. Along the way, you'll visit the local Jasy Porá Community for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path cultural experience you won't find in any guidebook. This South America tour is the perfect mix of rural adventure and vibrant city life, think gaucho ranches one day and buzzing Buenos Aires energy the next. This 9-day Argentina and Uruguay trip is built for travellers who want it all, fast. This really is the trip of a lifetime!

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See it all with our multi-country trips. Pick your route, then sit back, relax and let us sort the rest. From transfers and flights to accommodation and everything in between. Multi-country tours take away the stress of planning your trip. You get yourself to the start, and we’ll take you the rest of the way!

What's Included

Activities
Iguaçu Falls (Brazil Side) Iguaçu Falls (Argentina Side), Devils Throat, Superior Circuit Jasy Porá Community Ranch Experience (Horseback riding & Cooking Class) Buenos Aires Walking Tour La Boca Neighbourhood Tour

Meals
5 x Breakfast 1 x Lunch 1 x Dinner

Tru Leader
Your Guide! Like travelling with your best mates and one of them happens to know where they're going!

Accommodation
Mix of twin share and dorm rooms.

Transport
All internal transport
Bucket List
Horseback Riding
Buenos Aires
Iguazu Falls

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Day 1

São Paulo Exploring

Welcome to your South American adventure! Settle in, drop off your bags and get ready for the most amazing 9 days!. Tomorrow we are up early to travel to Iguaçu National Park. Tonight we will be welcoming some new travellers for the second part of our South America journey. Let the icebreakers commence!

São Paulo
Day 2

Iguaçu Falls

Today we're heading to Argentina. Firstly, we'll fly from São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu, then head straight to Iguaçu National Park to experience the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Falls. In the late afternoon, we'll cross the border into Argentina and check into our hotel. The evening is yours, explore the town and grab dinner at one of the local spots.

Puerto Iguaçu
1 x Breakfast
Iguaçu Falls (Brazil Side)
Day 3

Devil's Throat and the Jasy Pora Community

After breakfast, we head back into the national park, into the Devil's Throat, the centre of the falls. We then hop back on the train to the Superior Circuit for a completely different perspective across the waterfalls. In the afternoon, we visit the Jasy Porá community for a truly special experience. We'll be welcomed into the history and culture of this indigenous community, hear about their beliefs and spirituality and walk the forest trails where native trees are being restored.

Puerto Iguazu
1 x Breakfast
Iguassu Falls (Argentina Side), Devils Throat, Superior Circuit, Jasy Porá Community
Day 4

Travel Day

After breakfast, we check out, grab snacks and supplies for the journey ahead, and make our way to the bus station. Tonight we travel on an overnight bus, rolling through the dark towards La Posta (Gualeguaychú). Settle in, enjoy your snacks, put a film on, and let the miles tick by.

La Posta (Gualeguaychú)
1 x Breakfast
Overnight Bus
Day 5

Ranch exploring, Horse Riding and Empanada making!

We arrive early in Gualeguaychú, grab a quick snack and freshen up at the station before continuing our transfer across the border into Uruguay, arriving at a beautiful working ranch outside Mercedes. Lunch is waiting for us at the ranch. Think proper, hearty Uruguayan countryside cooking, and then the afternoon is completely for diving into ranch life. Saddle up for horse riding, try your hand at making empanadas from scratch, and learn how to milk a cow.

Mercedes (Uruguay)
1 x Lunch, 1 x Dinner
Ranch Experience (Horseback riding & Cooking Class)
Day 6

Colonia Del Sacremento

We wake up to breakfast at the estancia before transferring to one of Uruguay's most beautiful towns, Colonia de Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage gem sitting right on the Río de la Plata river. The afternoon is yours to wander at your own pace. Stroll the cobbled streets of the historic quarter or visit the Plaza de Toros.

Colonia de Sacramento
1 x Breakfast
Day 7

Colonia to Buenos Aires

This morning we are crossing from Colonia across the Río de la Plata into Buenos Aires. Welcome to one of the greatest cities in the world. We're picked up from the port and head to our hotel to drop off our luggage, then we'll go straight for a walking tour of the city.

Buenos Aires
1 x Breakfast, 1 x Dinner
Buenos Aires Walking Tour
Day 8

Buenos Aires Exploring

This morning, we're doing another walking tour, and we'll learn about the city's history and culture. The rest of the day is free time to fill however you like. It's our last full day on tour, and your Tru Leader will be there with plenty of options! Tonight we will meet for one final group dinner, it'll be emotional, so get the tissues ready!

Buenos Aires
La Boca Neighbourhood Exploring
Day 9

Checkout Day

It's time to check out and say your goodbyes. What a trip, from the thundering falls of Iguazu to the cobblestones of Colonia and the Uruguayan ranch at sunrise. We hope South America has well and truly stolen your heart.

Buenos Aires
Help with onward travel

Trip Departure Dates

FAQS

Where does the trip start & finish?

The trip starts São Paulo and ends in Buenos Aires

Which airport do I need to fly into?

São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport.

What is the closest airport to the end destination?

Ezeiza International Airport (EZE.)

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