Border information: if you are joining in Foz do Iguaçu, you will most likely enter Brazil at Foz do Iguaçu Cataratas International Airport (IATA code: IGU). There will be an important group meeting at 9:00am at the joining site - please look out at the reception for a note from your leader with more details about this important meeting. After the meeting we will visit the Brazilian side of the phenomenal Iguazu Falls, to get some incredible panoramic vistas of the mighty waterfalls. There is also plenty of time to visit the bird park, take a helicopter ride over the falls, see the incredible Itaipu Dam, or quickly stop into Paraguay to pick up some bargains in the nearby Ciudad del Este. Please note that many of the options listed below will only be possible for those with extra time in Foz do Iguaçu before the start ...

Today we will take a day trip into Argentina to see the incredible Iguazu Falls from the other side. This is well worth doing as the views are even more spectacular, and you'll be able to look right down into the mighty Garganta del Diablo (the largest waterfall here) from a gantry walkway viewing point). We will have a full day at the Argentine side of the falls, allowing us lots of time to freely explore the site, hike some nature trails, or perhaps take an exhilarating (and very wet) boat ride! We will return to our base in Foz do Iguaçu tonight.

Border information: exit Brazil at Tancredo Neves, enter Argentina at Tancredo Neves. Today we will leave Iguazu and head to the Argentine town of Yapeyú. This small town was the birthplace of General Jose de San Martin, one of the principal leaders of several South American countries' struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire. In Yapeyú we will stay in a basic campsite on the shores of Rio Uruguay. Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, and does not include any time taken for coffee or lunch stops, border crossings, photo stops, activities en route, comfort breaks, shopping stops, toilet stops, etc. The times given are approximate estimates only and whilst given with the best of intentions, the drive...

Border information: exit Argentina at Salto Grande, enter Uruguay at Salto Grande. Today we cross into Uruguay and head to the Tacuarembó area - the traditional gaucho land of Uruguay. We will spend 2 nights in an authentic estancia to learn about the gaucho way of living. We will have a chance to learn how to prepare typical food from the area (and of course taste it!) and also enjoy some traditional music. In Tacuarembó we will camp in the grounds of an estancia. Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours.  INCLUDED ACTIVITIES  Enjoy an incredible 2-night stay at a traditional Uruguayan farm to gain a fascinating insight into the lives of the gauchos, take part in a cooking demonstration, and go to an evening of traditional local music : Included in Kitty About Tacuarembó: Deep in the heart of the beautiful northern Urugu...

We head to the Atlantic coast and the Santa Teresa National Park close to the town of Punta del Diablo. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. The following day is a free day for optional activities such as exploring, hiking, relaxing on the beach, or wildlife spotting at the nearby Laguna Negra. The park’s star attraction is the impressive star-shaped hilltop fortress, Fortaleza de Santa Teresa, begun by the Portuguese in 1762 and finished by the Spaniards after its capture in 1793. On our second full day here we have an included excursion to Cabo Polonio, one of Uruguay's hidden gems. Cabo Polonio sits on the tip of a moon-sliver shaped peninsula that extends into the Atlantic Ocean. The region has no electricity or running water for the few hundred houses. The principal attraction is the natural reserve of sea lions and t...

Today we will head south to the Uruguayan capital Montevideo. Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours. The following day will be free to explore Montevideo. The city has a mix of historical buildings and modern architecture and a main feature of the city is the Rambla (waterfront promenade) where locals frequently go for a stroll to drink their mate. Mate is the traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink sipped through a straw, particularly popular in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile. In Montevideo we will stay in a comfortable hotel.  OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES  Freely explore the pleasant Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, its markets, colonial buildings, old city, and vast promenade along the coast : Free Learn all about Uruguayan history and culture at some of Montevideo's many museums, such as ...

This morning we head to Colonia del Sacramento, one of the oldest and most picturesque towns in Uruguay and a Unesco World Heritage site. The afternoon is free to explore the charming narrow cobbled streets of the Barrio Histórico and the pretty riverfront. In Colonia we will stay in a lovely hotel. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.  OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES  Discover the delightful UNESCO-listed colonial town of Colonia del Sacramento by freely exploring its cobbled streets, old buildings, and small museums : Free About Colonia: Colonia del Sacramento (usually shortened to simply 'Colonia') is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay, founded by Portuguese settlers in 1680. Rivalled by the Spanish settlement of Buenos Aires on the opposite bank, and undergoing constant occupations by the Spanish, Portuguese, and later Brazilian...

Today we drive to the area of Las Cañas on the banks of the River Uruguay. On the way we will have an included guided visit to the vinyards of Los Cerros de San Juan, the oldest winery in Uruguay. In Las Cañas we will stay in a riverside campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.  INCLUDED ACTIVITIES  Take a fantastic tour around some of Uruguay's oldest vineyards, and taste some of the delicious wines produced here : Included in Kitty OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES  Relax on the popular white-sand beaches of Las Cañas on the banks of the Uruguay River : Free  About Las Cañas: Las Cañas is a bathing resort with pretty scenery on the shores of the Uruguay River. It's very popular during the summer when hundreds of people gather on the white sandy beaches, and the surrounding area contains some excellent vinyards. ...

Border information: exit Uruguay at Puente General San Martin, enter Argentina at Puente General San Martin. This morning we go to visit the El Anglo Industrial Museum in Fray Bentos. This is the disused once-famous meatpacking factory called 'the kitchen of the world'. At its peak in the first half of the 20th Century, the factory employed 4,000 people a day to slaughter 6,000 animals from all over the continent. The meat was exported all over the world, but mostly to Britain. The tour will take you through the slaughterhouses, kitchens and meatpacking rooms and introduce you to the rich history of this factory and the story of globalisation and of the industrialisation of our food production. El Anglo is currently a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status.  In the afternoon we cross back into Argentina and drive to th...

Border information: exit Uruguay at Puente General San Martin, enter Argentina at Puente General San Martin.    This morning we go to visit the El Anglo Industrial Museum in Fray Bentos. This is the disused once-famous meatpacking factory called 'the kitchen of the world'. At its peak in the first half of the 20th Century, the factory employed 4,000 people a day to slaughter 6,000 animals from all over the continent. The meat was exported all over the world, but mostly to Britain. The tour will take you through the slaughterhouses, kitchens and meatpacking rooms and introduce you to the rich history of this factory and the story of globalisation and of the industrialisation of our food production. El Anglo is currently a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status.    In the afternoon we cross back into Argentina and drive t...

Border information: if you are finishing in Buenos Aires, you will most likely exit Argentina at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport, also known as Ezeiza Airport (IATA code: BUE/EZE). Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in Buenos Aires. Please note there is no accommodation included on the trip tonight - please contact the Dragoman Sales Team if you would like to arrange some extra nights of accommodation here after your trip.