By Wendy Byard
Travel Advisor for solo women travellers

Days 1–2 – Welcome to Rio
Fly overnight to Brazil and arrive in one of the world's most spectacularly situated cities.
Mountains tumble towards golden beaches, tropical greenery surrounds the city and the unmistakable energy of Rio is everywhere. Settle into your hotel and begin soaking up the atmosphere of South America.
Day 3 – Sugarloaf & the Spirit of Rio
Discover Rio from one of its greatest viewpoints as you ascend Sugarloaf Mountain.
Look across the sweep of Guanabara Bay, the beaches and the dramatic mountains that make Rio's skyline so unforgettable. Later, experience a little local life with an included drink at a traditional carioca bar.
Day 4 – Christ the Redeemer
Journey to another of Rio's icons, the magnificent Christ the Redeemer statue.
Standing high above the city on Corcovado Mountain, this is one of those views you've seen countless times in photographs, yet nothing quite prepares you for seeing it for yourself.
Day 5 – Into the Rainforest
Leave Rio behind and fly to Iguazú, where city skylines give way to subtropical rainforest.
Your first encounter with the falls reveals the immense scale of this extraordinary natural wonder.
Day 6 – The Power of Iguazú
Cross to the Argentinian side for an entirely different perspective.
Follow walkways through lush forest as the sound of rushing water grows louder, eventually bringing you breathtakingly close to the thundering cascades.
This isn't simply a waterfall. It's hundreds of falls stretching through the rainforest, creating one of nature's greatest spectacles.
Day 7 – Buenos Aires
Fly south to Argentina's captivating capital.
Buenos Aires feels different again: elegant boulevards, colourful neighbourhoods, grand architecture and pavement cafés, all infused with unmistakable Latin passion.
Day 8 – Discover Buenos Aires
Explore the city's famous neighbourhoods and landmarks with your guide, uncovering the stories, personalities and cultures that shaped this extraordinary city.
Day 9 – Buenos Aires Your Way
Enjoy time to explore independently. Perhaps linger over coffee, browse local boutiques, discover another neighbourhood or simply watch Buenos Aires life unfold around you.
Day 10 – One Last Tango
Spend your final hours enjoying the city before coming together for a memorable farewell dinner and tango show.
Music, movement, passion and a final taste of Argentina make a fitting finale to your South American adventure.
Day 11 – Homeward Bound
Arrive home with memories of Rio's extraordinary skyline, the roar of Iguazú Falls and the unmistakable rhythm of Buenos Aires.
Or perhaps...
you aren't ready to come home just yet.
Take Your Dream Further
One of the things that makes this Dream Trip so special is that 11 days doesn't have to be the end of the story.
Add Uruguay
16 Days | From £6,540pp
Cross the Río de la Plata after Buenos Aires and slow the pace amongst Uruguay's colonial towns, vineyards and countryside.
Wander the beautiful streets of Colonia del Sacramento, taste local wines at Finca Narbona, experience life on a traditional estancia and finish with three nights in relaxed Montevideo.
Extension Highlights:
Colonia del Sacramento
Wine tasting at Finca Narbona
Traditional estancia experience
Guided tour of Montevideo
Optional Punta del Este excursion
Optional additional wine tasting
Journey into Patagonia & Chile
19 Days | From £8,810pp
For something wilder, head south into a world of glaciers, immense mountains and some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth.
Explore Los Glaciares National Park, cruise towards Perito Moreno Glacier and discover the extraordinary wilderness of Torres del Paine before finishing in Santiago and Chile's wine country.
Extension Highlights:
El Calafate
Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier cruise
Torres del Paine National Park
Grey Glacier cruise
Santiago
Valparaíso & Viña del Mar
Casablanca Valley wine tasting
Continue to Peru
22 Days | From £8,244pp
Turn an extraordinary holiday into an epic South American journey by continuing into Peru.
Travel from Lima into the Sacred Valley, experience the unforgettable wonder of Machu Picchu, explore historic Cusco and continue through the Andes to Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon and Arequipa.
Extension Highlights:
Lima
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Machu Picchu
Cusco
Lake Titicaca
Colca Canyon
Arequipa
Venture into the Amazon
26 Days | From £10,280pp
And if Machu Picchu still isn't quite enough adventure...
Continue into the Amazon rainforest for an extraordinary final chapter.
Stay in cabana-style accommodation beside the Madre de Dios River and exchange ancient cities and mountain landscapes for rainforest, wildlife and the sounds of the jungle.
Glide across Lake Sandoval, walk amongst the rainforest canopy, visit a local Amazonian farm and head onto the river as daylight fades.
Extension Highlights:
Everything included in the Brazil, Argentina & Peru journey
Three nights in the Amazon Rainforest with full board
Lake Sandoval wildlife experience
Rainforest canopy walk
Twilight river excursion
Traditional Amazonian farm visit
Catch-and-release fishing experience
Fitzcarrald Steamboat Wreck excursion
Expert-guided Amazon wildlife experiences
26 Days | 24 Included Excursions & Visits | 36 Meals | From £10,280pp