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Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Sail the Atlantic coast of South America on a 9-night voyage from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe World Navigator, bookended by overnight stays in elegant hotels in both cities. Trace shorelines lined with famous beaches and historic districts, spend a day on lush Ilhabela de São Sebastião Island, and visit UNESCO World Heritage sites that illuminate Brazil’s layered past. Along the way, sample coastal culture, music, and cuisine in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina as you travel between two of the continent’s most iconic capitals.

Tour Highlights

  • Cruise for 9 nights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, aboard World Navigator, an exclusively chartered deluxe small ship.
  • Enjoy 1-night deluxe hotel stays in both Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, allowing time to appreciate each city’s distinct character on land.
  • Visit Ilhabela de São Sebastião Island, Brazil, on a specially arranged call that showcases this pristine, green island of beaches, forests, and waterfalls.
  • Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Brazil: the Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, tied to the history of the transatlantic slave trade, and the Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea, including famed Copacabana Beach.
  • Encounter Uruguay’s Afro-descendant heritage through Candombe, a UNESCO-recognized musical and dance tradition that fills the streets with percussion and rhythm.
  • Savor an inclusive meal plan featuring 2 receptions, 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 10 dinners, with opportunities to enjoy regional flavors along the way.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Depart Home City
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Embark World Navigator
Day 4: Búzios, Brazil
Day 5: Ilhabela de São Sebastião Island, Brazil
Day 6: São Francisco do Sul, Brazil
Day 7: Balneário Camboriú, Brazil
Day 8: Day at Sea
Day 9: Day at Sea
Day 10: Punta del Este, Uruguay
Day 11: Montevideo, Uruguay
Day 12: Buenos Aires, Argentina | Disembark
Day 13: Buenos Aires, Argentina | Return to Home City
Day 14: Arrive in Home City

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