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How do I book and pay for the Choice Experiences?

Your Travel Director will handle all of the bookings and payments for any of the Choice Experiences you wish to do while you are on the road. This means you’re not locked into anything before your trip, giving you the ultimate flexibility to decide what you feel like doing (and what you want to pay for!) based on what you’re in the mood for then and there.

Why aren’t the add-ons included in the cost of the trip up front?

Costsaver tours have been designed this way to give you a tour with the ultimate flexibility on how you spend both your time and money on your trip. By including only the essentials in the cost, we let you decide what you want to do and where you want your travel experiences budget to go. It’s all the ease of a tour with all the flexibility of DIY travel.

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South America Samba

9 Day South America Tour to Brazil & Argentina

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Culture

Santa Teresa including Selarón Steps

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Urban

Half Day City Tour including Sugar Loaf

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Nature

An Adventure in Rio's Tijuca Forest

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Entertainment

Dinner and a Show at Roxy

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Wildlife

Journey through Bird Paradise

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Adventure

Explore Macuco Safari

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Entertainment

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Samba, Tango and Brazilian Barbecue

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Culture

Dinner Tango Show

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Culture

Wine Tasting

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Culture

Tango Dance Lessons

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Culture

Day at El Ombu de Areco Ranch

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Countryside

Journey to Tigre Delta

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Food & Wine

Authentic Argentine Immersion

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Food & Wine

A Taste of San Telmo

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Culture

Optional Add-On

Santa Teresa including Selarón Steps

CHOOSE

Urban

Optional Add-On

Half Day City Tour including Sugar Loaf

CHOOSE

Nature

Optional Add-On

An Adventure in Rio's Tijuca Forest

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Optional Add-On

Dinner and a Show at Roxy

CHOOSE

Wildlife

Optional Add-On

Journey through Bird Paradise

CHOOSE

Adventure

Optional Add-On

Explore Macuco Safari

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Optional Add-On

Samba, Tango and Brazilian Barbecue

CHOOSE

Culture

Optional Add-On

Dinner Tango Show

CHOOSE

Culture

Optional Add-On

Wine Tasting

CHOOSE

Culture

Optional Add-On

Tango Dance Lessons

CHOOSE

Culture

Optional Add-On

Day at El Ombu de Areco Ranch

CHOOSE

Countryside

Optional Add-On

Journey to Tigre Delta

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Authentic Argentine Immersion

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

A Taste of San Telmo

CHOOSE

Culture

Santa Teresa including Selarón Steps

CHOOSE

Urban

Half Day City Tour including Sugar Loaf

CHOOSE

Nature

An Adventure in Rio's Tijuca Forest

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Dinner and a Show at Roxy

CHOOSE

Wildlife

Journey through Bird Paradise

CHOOSE

Adventure

Explore Macuco Safari

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Samba, Tango and Brazilian Barbecue

CHOOSE

Culture

Dinner Tango Show

CHOOSE

Culture

Wine Tasting

CHOOSE

Culture

Tango Dance Lessons

CHOOSE

Culture

Day at El Ombu de Areco Ranch

CHOOSE

Countryside

Journey to Tigre Delta

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Authentic Argentine Immersion

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

A Taste of San Telmo

4.0

36 Reviews

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9 Days, 2 Countries, 3 Cities

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

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8 Nights

Tailor Your Trip

14 Choice Experiences

Rhythms of South America

Feel the pulse of South America on this unforgettable journey through Brazil and Argentina. Start in Rio, the ‘Cidade Maravilhosa,’ where you'll ride the cog railway to the Christ the Redeemer statue. Experience the thundering beauty of Iguassu Falls before hopping over to Argentina. Dive into Buenos Aires’ vibrant culture with sizzling steaks, tango moves, and a taste of gaucho life. It’s a journey full of passion, flavour, and unforgettable moments.

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We know that when you travel, different people enjoy different things. That’s why we take care of all your travel essentials, while you tailor the rest.

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Comfortable Transport

Expert Travel Director

Professional Driver

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All the Big Sights

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Experiences to Tailor Your Tour

Incredible on-trip experiences you can choose to opt into based on your interests and budget. Expertly designed by our team, they get you to the heart of a destination, supercharging your tour beyond the main must-sees.

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9-day itinerary from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires visiting 2 Countries and 3 Cities.

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Included Sightseeing

Buenos Aires

Discover Recoleta Cemetery, the Plaza de Mayo and 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest avenue in the world before being whisked away to your dinner and Tango show, where you travel back to the glory days of this colorful city

Iguassu Falls

Step out onto catwalks along the world's widest cascading waterfalls and be awed by Devil's Throat before boarding your jungle train through the sub-tropical Iguassu National Park.

Rio de Janeiro

Explore iconic sights such as Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches, Christ the Redeemer and the stunning Tijuca Forest from your cogwheel train

What You Can Expect On Your Trip

All internal air included in trip cost

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Many meals included

Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

City orientation tours

Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.

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Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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LIVE, UNEDITED & INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Hear what past travellers have to say about their Costsaver experience.

South America Samba trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

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independently verified reviews

38 of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Experience counts"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 12/01/2025 06:48:47

The Tour Operator was very approachable, present and helpful. She was very calm even though it's not

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"Pros and cons of my adventure"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 04/08/2025 07:04:00

Well if you are purchasing excursions make sure you have cash, if not they will add a convenience

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"South America Samba"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 03/03/2025 06:48:31

We had a great experience in the Samba tour. Our tour director and the local guides were excellent.

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"Wondering"

Trusted Customer

3/5

Travelled on 03/03/2025 06:41:23

booked a 9 day tour and only saw the tour director 7 of those days!? That would affect gratuity if

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"Enjoyable & Unforgettable"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 01/28/2025 09:56:25

We enjoyed the Costsaver trip to South America. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our guide

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"Exceeded our Expectations"

Sandra Hatton

5/5

Travelled on 12/19/2024 07:38:01

There was always someone to collect us from the airport(even when we were delayed due to lost

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"Excellent Experience on our trip to South America with Costsaver."

George Morales

5/5

Travelled on 12/19/2024 05:05:37

Excellent service overall. Travel Director was very organized, kept us well informed throughout our

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Trusted Customer

4/5

Travelled on 11/26/2024 08:09:34

Knowledgeable and courteous. Proactive in addressing concerns and offering enhancements to tour.

"The optional tours in Beunos must be revisited and should include the Opera"

Trusted Customer

3.5/5

Travelled on 11/25/2024 10:31:07

The tour director was exceptional. The hotel in Rio de Janiero must be upgraded as beds,bed linen

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"Excellent Service"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 10/14/2024 09:14:19

Our Tour Director, Gionia was absolutely lovely! She was so knowledgeable and helpful with even the

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