Our Buenos Aires, Brazil & Barbados tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to us.
Brave, unruly and a skilled horseman, the gaucho (cowboy) is a folk hero across much of southern South America. Spend the day on a traditional estancia (ranch) set on the Pampas, Argentina’s vast plains, and learn all about this celebrated figure, historically and in the present day.
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is an extravaganza of colourful costumes, loud music and samba dancing! Experience Carnival for yourself at Cidade do Samba; lose yourself to the heady rhythms, try out a few dance moves and soak up the celebrations.
Called the 'birthplace of rum', Barbados is scattered with historic distilleries still producing this sugarcane-based spirit in the old ways. Pop in for a tour to discover more about its history, to see how Barbados' rum is produced and to, of course, enjoy a tasting.
Fly to Argentina's eclectic capital, Buenos Aires. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or begin your explorations before meeting your fellow travellers at dinner this evening.
Tour the city and its fascinating neighbourhoods, with highlights including the ornate Recoleta Cemetery and a 'tango in the park' experience, where you can watch couples dancing the tango and enjoy a live bandoneon performance outdoors in a lush city park. Dinner tonight will be at a traditional restaurant and full of typical Argentinian dishes and flavours.
Spend the day just outside the city on the vast, fertile grasslands known as the pampas, on a traditional estancia (ranch). Here you'll get some insight into the life of a gaucho, and after a typical Argentinian asado lunch, there will be a fun folklore show. This evening, experience the passion of a tango show with dinner.
Fly to Puerto Iguazu. Wander trails around the mighty Iguazu Falls, which straddles the border between Brazil and Argentina, getting a closer look at some of the smaller falls as well as a fantastic overview of the sheer size, power and magnificence of the falls as a whole.
Cross the border into Brazil. Head straight into the beautiful nature of Iguaçu National Park and see the falls from a different perspective. Board a glass elevator down to a viewing platform from where you can get an excellent view of the Garganta do Diabo (Devil's Throat), the waterfall's most dramatic cataract.
Fly from Puerto Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's Cidade Maravilhosa. Head straight to the city's most iconic sight, the huge statue of Christ the Redeemer that sits at the summit of the Corcovado. Transfer to Rio's port and board the Azamara Quest. The afternoon is free to explore the ship's facilities and settle in. Later you'll be picked up and transferred to the Sambadrome, home of the world-famous Rio Carnival!
After the excitement of Carnival, spend the morning relaxing and exploring the Azamara Quest. Throughout your cruise, when your ship comes into port, there will a range of excursions available to help you explore each destination. These excursions are at your own expense and are bookable on your cruise reservation. This afternoon, your cruise will begin, heading northwards along Brazil's coast.
Spend the day enjoying to facilities and activities available on the Azamara Quest.
Brazil's first capital, established by the Portuguese in 1549, Salvador De Bahia today is a hub of Afro-Brazilian culture. Wander streets of colourful historic buildings, feel the local rhythms and enjoy the sights of Pelourinho, the history heart.
Enjoy a show, take a swim, find a peaceful spot to read a book – there are so many options to consider on this day at sea.
The laidback city of Natal, backed by towering sand dunes, offers beautiful beaches and plenty of outdoor adventures to try.
Relax onboard with two days at sea.
The gateway to the Amazon, Belem is full of colourful old mansions, bustling markets and fascinating museums. Explore the city or head into the Amazon for an extraordinary rainforest experience.
Enjoy some of the many activities onboard the Azamara Quest today.
Port on Ile Royale. Once the administrative centre of a French penal colony, the island today is a fascinating mix of nature and history. Explore deeper to encounter unique flora and fauna, including monkeys, iguanas and agoutis.
Make the most of the sunshine of the Tropics on deck today.
Port at Scarborough, Tobago part of the Caribbean dual-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Back from spectacular beaches there is plenty of rich culture and history to explore, or you can simply soak up the relaxed Caribbean vibes.
Disembark the Azamara Quest in Bridgetown, Barbados. You’ll be transferred from the port to your hotel where the rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish.
A tropical island that has it all, Barbados boasts soft sand beaches, turquoise bays, lush landscapes and a wonderfully welcoming people. Embark on a full day tour to discover more about its fascinating history, its British colonial heritage and how it came to be the birthplace of rum!
Today is yours to spend as you wish. Relax on a tropical beach, explore more the UNESCO-listed Bridgetown or try a few more varieties of rum.
Fly home, arriving home the same or the following day.
All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected
We have a selection of dedicated departures for solo travellers. These departures feature a maximum group size of 18 and exclusive benefits including a single room throughout your tour, complimentary return airport transfers (within 50km radius of major Australian airports) and a cocktail on arrival at your destination. Travellers from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne also receive a complimentary Australian airport lounge pass for use prior to departure.
Extend your holiday or break up your journey with one of our extensions and stopovers. Choose from city breaks or some beach time, or spend more time in your chosen destination.
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All of our tours offer a single room supplement, which means you’ll have a room to yourself throughout your chosen tour. Continue the check-out process for the applicable supplement.
On most tours, you can choose our 'Happy to Share' option, which may enable you to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance.
If you are booking on a Dedicated Solo departure, a single room is already included in the price and there are no additional single supplements to pay.
With our flight inclusive option, we'll do the planning for you and meet you on arrival.
We include airport pickup upon arrival at your destination and drop off at the end of your tour (on the scheduled tour arrival and departure days) and when booking pre or post tour accommodation with us.
We partner with established and reputable airlines for your international flights.
We can assist with upgrading your seat to premium or business class for an additional cost.
Our team will work with you to choose your ideal routing and if we make changes to your tour itinerary that impact flights, we’ll rebook them for you.
Our On-Tour Support Team is available to provide advice about how to handle flight changes.
