Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires: Coastal Brazil, Uruguay & Argentina

October 13 - 26, 2027

Length: 14 days

Region(s): South America

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Ocean Cruise, Cruise

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.

Operated by Gohagan & Co.

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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.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 2

What to expect: These trips often travel by motor coach, ship, or train. Touring days may include full-day motor coach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available. Outings last 2–4 hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk two to four miles, or 4,600–6,900 steps, each day.