Dining Summary

• 2 Dinner with Wine (DW)
• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch with Wine (LW)
• 3 Lunch (L)
• 1 Dinner (D)

Choice Highlights

• Buenos Aires: Indulge your literary passions on a visit to Ateneo Bookstore, one of South America’s largest bookstores. Step inside this preserved, converted theater dating back to 1919 when it was the Teatro Grand Splendid designed by architects Pero and Torres Armengol. Today you can still admire the artfully designed former orchestra and mezzanine sections as well as the luxury boxes which offer secret-like reading nooks. If you can pull your nose out of your book, gaze at the gilded statues, marble columns, mural celebrating the end of World War I and the dome which was painted with frescoes by Nazareno Orlandi. In this bibliophile’s paradise housing around 120,000 tomes, you’ll surely find a special book and cozy corner to relax with your included coffee and pastry.
• Buenos Aires: Embark on a culinary journey starting with a stop at Guerrin Pizzeria. Learn how this world-famous pizzeria goes back to 1932. Argentinean pizza is known for being extra cheesy and you’ll want to be sure to try their specialty pizza with a soft, thick dough (pizza de molde) that is kneaded by hand and cooked in a wood-fired oven. Then indulge your sweet tooth at family-owned Cadore Italian ice cream parlor founded in 1957. Sample on of their famous flavors from pistachio and cardamom to hibiscus, Russian cream and sambayón, made with egg yolks, sugar and sweet wine.

Additional Included Highlights

• From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
• Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
• We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
• If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
• Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
• Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.

Authentic Dining

• Buenos Aires: Relax and unwind before meeting your Travel Director and fellow guests for dinner and drinks.
• Buenos Aires: Delight in a 9-course Asado Tasting Menu where each dish is expertly grilled over an open flame, right before your eyes. This immersive culinary journey brings you closer to the essence of Argentine cooking. Complement your meal with handpicked Argentine wines. This adult-exclusive experience is a celebration of Asado, offering a unique blend of tradition and flavor.
• Montevideo: Visit a local olive oil farm in the countryside of Colonia Del Sacramento and enjoy a tour of their facilities with a local expert before sitting down for a farm to table lunch paired with local wines.
• Iguassu Falls: Your Highlight Dinner will be served at The Argentine Experience where you'll learn how to prepare your own wine-based cocktail, and your own empanadas. Afterword, savor an Argentinian picada and sample mate and Alfajores, Argentina's famous national sweet. To enhance your dining experience, your dishes will be complemented by Argentinian wine pairings.
• Rio de Janeiro: Enjoy a lunch with a classic Caipirinha cocktail at Casa Camolese, a contemporary restaurant situated next to the botanical garden.
• Rio de Janeiro: Dine at one of Rio’s most renowned rodízio-style grillhouses, located beside Guanabara Bay. At Assador Churrascaria, chefs prepare a variety of meats over open flame and serve them tableside, accompanied by traditional Brazilian sides. This is a classic local dining experience – a chance to relax, share stories and savor the flavors that define Brazilian hospitality.

Insight Choice

• Buenos Aires: Indulge your literary passions on a visit to Ateneo Bookstore, one of South America’s largest bookstores. Step inside this preserved, converted theater dating back to 1919 when it was the Teatro Grand Splendid designed by architects Pero and Torres Armengol. Today you can still admire the artfully designed former orchestra and mezzanine sections as well as the luxury boxes which offer secret-like reading nooks. If you can pull your nose out of your book, gaze at the gilded statues, marble columns, mural celebrating the end of World War I and the dome which was painted with frescoes by Nazareno Orlandi. In this bibliophile’s paradise housing around 120,000 tomes, you’ll surely find a special book and cozy corner to relax with your included coffee and pastry.
• Buenos Aires: Embark on a culinary journey starting with a stop at Guerrin Pizzeria. Learn how this world-famous pizzeria goes back to 1932. Argentinean pizza is known for being extra cheesy and you’ll want to be sure to try their specialty pizza with a soft, thick dough (pizza de molde) that is kneaded by hand and cooked in a wood-fired oven. Then indulge your sweet tooth at family-owned Cadore Italian ice cream parlor founded in 1957. Sample on of their famous flavors from pistachio and cardamom to hibiscus, Russian cream and sambayón, made with egg yolks, sugar and sweet wine.

Insight Experiences

• Buenos Aires: Witness a private demonstration and performance by professional tango dancers and musicians at an authentic “conventillo” in La Boca, where you will be introduced to this passionate dance and upbeat music.
• Rio de Janeiro: Conclude the day with a cable car ride up to Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic views of the Guanabara Bay and Rio's mountainous coastline.

Make Travel Matter

• Rio de Janeiro: Join a local botanist for an exclusive guided visit to Rio’s Botanical Garden, a research and preservation site for a rare collection of bromeliads and orchids, as well as old trees and exotic plants.

Top Rated Highlights

• Buenos Aires: Start your first full day in Buenos Aires with a city tour of Argentina's cosmopolitan capital. Take in the gorgeous local sights, including the Palacio Barolo, Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo.
• Colonia Del Sacramento: Visit the city of Colonia del Sacramento, with its charming cobbled streets and historic buildings. Now a UNESCO World heritage site, this colorful destination was originally founded by the Portuguese in the 1600s.
• Montevideo: Sip and savor the wines of Juanicó winery, a 1000-acre vineyard that has been harvesting grapes since 1835. On your tour, learn about the privileged soil and micro-climate of the Juanicó Region that has turned this area into a renowned viticulture site.
• Iguassu Falls: Take in breathtaking views of the jungle and falls, before heading out with a Local Expert to explore the Argentinian side of the park.
• Iguassu Falls: Walk a shorter but sweeping trail along the Brazilian side of the falls, where panoramic viewing platforms offer a full perspective of the entire cascade system. With your Local Expert, take in views across the Iguazú River to San Martin Island and the Argentinian falls beyond. This vantage point reveals the scale and structure of this natural wonder in one frame.
• Rio de Janeiro: From colonial-era lanes to coastal viewpoints, join a Local Expert to discover the contrasts between Rio’s historic heart and its dazzling modern spirit.
• Rio de Janeiro: In the morning, take a tour of Tijuca Forest National Park, where you’ll find Mount Corcovado, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Well-being

• Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
• Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.