Argentina is a country with many wonderful things to discover. Imposing mountain and glacier landscapes, exquisite wines, abundant and varied wildlife, a historic passion for soccer and a plethora of cultural expressions. It’s very easy to fall in love with this amazing country. Argentina is a never-ending source of unique and unforgettable experiences.
Day 1: Welcome to Buenos Aires!!
Arrive in Buenos Aires, a sprawling city, full of colonial architecture and vibrant culture. Spend the day getting to know this exciting city at your leisure.
Buenos Aires City Tour
On an unforgettable route, we will live all the porteño magic. These few hours feature all the magic of Argentina's capital city. In this most complete overview of the Paris of South America, we will visit the glamorous neighborhoods of Recoleta and its most famous cemetery, Palermo, May Square and the Pink House, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the newest & trendiest Puerto Madero Area, and many other emblematic buildings and palaces of unique architectural, historical, and cultural value. The visit would not be complete without the sights of the first settlements of the city of Buenos Aires. The picturesque neighborhood of San Telmo, residence to the porteño aristocracy until the end of the XIX century and where the renowned antiques market is held every Sunday; Caminito Street, in the colorful, Italian immigrants neighborhood of La Boca.
Accommodation at selected category hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 2: Buenos Aires
Leisure day!
You will enjoy a free day to dazzle yourself with the city or you can enhance your experience with one of our recommended excursions:
Optional with extra cost: Santa Susana Ranch Full Day from USD 125.00
Accommodation at selected category hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3: Flight Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Our English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to the airport to take your flight to Calafate.
Arrive in El Calafate a town near the edge of the unique region of Southern Patagonia, and home to the huge Perito Moreno glacier. Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation at selected category hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4: Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier
The Perito Moreno Glacier rises majestically 80 km away from El Calafate. This is one of the largest and the only advancing glaciers in the world, as well as the biggest attraction at Los Glaciares National Park, a 600,000-hectare protected area covered by an ice mantle. We will start by penetrating the Patagonic Andean forest and make a first breathtaking stop at "Curva de los Suspiros" (Curve of Sighs), where we will enjoy a first view of this incredible natural wonder. When we approach the glacier, we will walk down the catwalks to approach the Glacier and admire from different panoramic points this wonderful creation of Mother Nature. We will be able to contemplate very closely when varied-sized ice blocks loosen and fall into the water with great thunder becoming beautiful ice floes in the deep waters of the Lago Argentino. This day will be an unforgettable experience, a once-in-a-lifetime delight.
Optional with extra cost. Safari Nautico Navigation Ticket (01 hour)
This activity is an ideal complement to the Perito Moreno glacier tour. It will allow us to appreciate very closely this wonder of nature. We will sail out of Bajo de las Sombras Bay port, 7 km away from the glacier's catwalks, down to the southern side of the glacier. On our way, we shall contemplate ice blocks falling off until reaching the southern point of the Los Témpanos canal until reaching the standing point 300 m away from the southern wall of the glacier, where we shall stop to admire its greatness.
Accommodation at selected category hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5:El Calafate
Free day to enjoy the surroundings or do some shopping. Soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful environment and indulge in the local cuisine.
Optional with extra cost: Cristina Ranch Classic tour
From Puerto Bandera, 50 km from El Calafate, the tour starts boarding a modern and comfortable boat towards the Upsala, the second largest glacier in South America, at Los Glaciares National Park that then sails through the Cristina Channel. Once at the estancia of the same name, passengers walk by the Caterina river and visit the old sheep shearing facilities, now turned into a museum, the chapel and the ranch's main house.
Accommodation at selected category hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6: Flight from El Calafate to Iguazú
Buffet breakfast
Transfer to the airport for flight from Calafate to Iguazu, home of the mighty Iguazu Falls! Take the afternoon at your leisure and rest in this beautiful natural setting.
Accommodation at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7: Argentina Iguazú Falls Tour
Iguazú National Park a total of 65,500 hectares bears the name of the river serving as the northern border, which means "great waters" in the Guaraní language. Surrounded by a lush subtropical rainforest, we will find the majestic Iguazú Waterfalls. Its water volume and more than 275 falls places it among the most important and spectacular waterfalls in the world. On different footbridges, we will visit the heart of the waterfalls, appreciating them from different angles. We will visit the lower circuit, and feel part of nature, refreshing ourselves with waterfall drizzle. On the upper circuit, we will stop at different viewpoints, and then reach the balcony at Garganta del Diablo (Devil´s Throat). No doubt, this is the most amazing of all falls: waterfalls down from 80 meters.
Accommodation at selected category hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8: Iguazú
Leisure morning!
OPTIONAL WITH EXTRA COST - Brazilian Iguazú Falls
Transfer to the airport for the flight back to the U.S. (flight not included)
