14-day Argentina Discovery Tour Of Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Calafate And Mendoza

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Buenos Aires & Argentine Dinner Party Experience

Stop At: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Welcome to Buenos Aires

Met by Trip Planner at airport and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Argentine Experience, Fitz Roy 2110, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentine Dinner Party Experience

You will take part in the Argentina Dinner Experience this evening . This unique dinner party's concept is to teach you the fundamentals of what being an Argentine is all about, whilst simply having more fun than is available anywhere else. Learn how to close your own empanada using the 'repulge' technique, to order steak your way in Spanish, to prepare your own 'mate' drink.

During the experience you get to take part in the ritual of preparing an Argentina Asado with the best of Argentina beef whilst sampling the best of Argentine wines. This is a group experience and is a lot of fun and great way to meet fellow travellers.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: During the experience you get to take part in the ritual of preparing an Argentina Asado with the best Argentina beef.
Accommodation included: Overnight at CasaSur hotel

Day 2: City tour & Tango Dinner Show

Stop At: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Private City Tour

The city tour would be a mixture of driving and walking and would take in all the major sights of Buenos Aires. From the Flor Generica And the Rose gardens we would make our way to the park of memory . This park is dedicated to the 30,000 Argentines who disappeared during the dictatorship between the years 1976 to 1983.
We would then visit Recoleta and the final resting place of EVA (Evita) Peron. This would be followed by the plaza San Martin and the Plaza de Mayo. This plaza has a rich history and the mothers of the plaza de Mayo still march their every Thursday holding the pictures of their disappeared youngsters and wearing their iconic headscarves. This is also the sight of the Casa Rosada where Evita made her famous balcony speech. From there we would move on to take in San Telmo and la Boca with the famous Caminito. We would move on then to the Theatro Colon and the 9th of July Avenue which at 18 lanes wide is the worlds largest and quite a sight to be hold.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Cafe de los Angelitos, Avenida Rivadavia 2100, Buenos Aires C1033AAX Argentina
Los Angelitos Dinner Show

Buenos Aires is the world capital of Tango and Los Angelitos experiences the nostalgic mood with intensity through dance, music, clothing and poetry. Lively and ethereal, El Cabaret is the vibrant dance of this award winning show. A dazzling live orchestra, great dancers, traditional Argentine cuisine, and a fine selection of local wines and cocktails, make it a must see production. Includes pick and transfer to and from show.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Traditional Argentine cuisine, and a fine selection of local wines and cocktails.
Accommodation included: Overnight at CasaSur hotel

Day 3: Free day in Buenos Aires

Stop At: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Free Day
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at CasaSur hotel

Day 4: Travel to Calafate

Stop At: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Transfer from hotel to airport to catch flight.

Transfer from airport to hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mirador del Lago hotel

Day 5: Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier tour

Stop At: Perito Moreno National Park, Perito Moreno Argentina
Full day Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

Experience the majestic icy expanse of the Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Trek among the pristine streams, gullies and peaks of Los Glaciares National Park with a professional guide, and get an up-close perspective on the fantastic formation with a 1-hour boat ride through a glacial lagoon. You might even witness the glacier’s signature movement and cracking sounds from detaching icebergs!

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mirador del Lago hotel

Day 6: Full Day Upsala Glacier tour

Stop At: Upsala Glacier, El Calafate Argentina
Full Day Upsala Glacier Tour

Experience the remote beauty of Patagonia’s Estancia Cristina and Upsala Glacier on a journey of discovery from El Calafate. Sail past icebergs across Lago Argentino and tour the historic Estancia Cristina ranch. In the afternoon, choose between a short and easy trek to a beautiful waterfall or an off-road tour to the beautiful Upsala Glacier. Our Patagonian adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in El Calafate. Relax on the 28-mile (45-kilometer) journey to the port at Punta Bandera, where your three-hour boat cruise departs. Enjoy croissants and hot drinks served on board the comfortable boat as you glide among icebergs, past the stunning scenery of snow-covered peaks. Sail to the western front of the Upsala Glacier, then cruise along Cristina Channel to Estancia Christina.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mirador del Lago hotel

Day 7: Travel to Mendoza

Stop At: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
Transfer from hotel to airport to catch flight.

Transfer from airport to hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Diplomatico hotel

Day 8: Full Day Wine tour

Stop At: Valle de Uco, Tupungato Argentina
Full Day Wine tour

Taste and learn about local wines in the company of a Michelin-trained sommelier during this full-day excursion in Mendoza. Get off the beaten path and visit boutique wineries and hidden jewels with your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy barrel tastings and sit down for lunch with one of the winemakers. Eat a delicious gourmet meal while talking about the wine pairings and the history of the region's wine making. Lunch, all wine tastings and round-trip transportation from Mendoza hotels are included.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Gourmet Lunch & wine provided
Accommodation included: Overnight at Diplomatico hotel

Day 9: Andes Mountain tour

Stop At: Andean Mountains, Argentina
A tour to the very heart of the Andes. This unforgettable tour departs from Mendoza through the Andes Range to the foot of the Aconcagua. Along the Pan American Highway to the Villavicencio Gorge, an area famous for its thermal waters. Then on to Quebrada del Toro, Las Araucarias de Darwin, El Balcon, the Amphitheatre and Los Paramillos to get to Uspallata Village, an oasis between two mountain ranges in the heart of the Andes. At Puente del Inca there is a natural monument unique in the world: a rock formation that resembles a bridge over Las Cuevas river. From this standpoint, looking to the north, the sight of the Aconcagua is awesome: the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere (6.962 mts). Continue along the mountain road surrounded by breathtaking landscapes to get to Las Cuevas Village. Up a narrow mountain road the tour gets to the Statue of Christ the Redeemer (4.200 mts above sea level), located in the limit between Argentina and Chile as a proof of friendship.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Diplomatico hotel

Day 10: Travel to Iguazu Falls

Stop At: Puerto Iguazu, Puerto Iguazu, Province of Misiones, Litoral
Transfer from hotel to airport.

Transfer from airport to hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Falls Iguazu Hotel

Day 11: Iguazu Falls tour - Argentine side

Stop At: Iguazu National Park, Iguazu National Park, Province of Misiones, Litoral
Argentine Falls Tour

Today you will enjoy a full day tour of the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls. During the tour you will get ‘up, close and intimate’ with views of this unforgettable section of the Iguazu River. Our guide will show you the hidden gems of this unique National Park in the lower and upper walkways and will take you off the beaten path to show you the best views. You are welcome to wonder off on your own whilst in the National Park. Trails through the 210 square mile reserve provide visitors with various views of the Falls, especially the largest one, Devil's Throat. The mist over the Devil's Throat is such that endless rainbows are formed. Expect to get wet today and fell exhilarated with the spray and close contact with the sheer power of the falls.

The ecological train ride is included in the tour. So too is the Jet boat ride under the falls.

Return to hotel early evening
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Falls Iguazu hotel

Day 12: Iguazu Falls tour - Brazil side

Stop At: Iguazu Falls, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85855-750 Brazil
Brazilian Falls tour

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken across the Argentine –Brazilian border and enter the Iguazu National Park on the Brazil side. Here you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Falls during a walking tour through the passages that connect the different observation points.

Similar to football, the Brazilians and Argentines argue which side has the best view of the Falls. What is clear is that both sides are different and spectacular in their own unique way. You can decide for yourself, which side you are most impressed with.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Falls Iguazu hotel

Day 13: Travel to Buenos Aires to take flight home

Stop At: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Transfer from hotel to airport to take flight to Buenos Aires and connecting flight home.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.