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Ibera Wetlands Tour, Tours of Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguazu Falls, Salt Flats + Humahuaca Gorge Tour, Calchaqui Valley Tour, Cafayate Valley Tour, Buenos Aires City Tour, all with bilingual guide

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Daily breakfast, all meals while in Ibera Wetlands, and other meals mentioned in itinerary

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All transportation to and from airports, hotels and tours

Accommodation

13 nights in double occupancy accommodation

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Day 1 Day 1: Buenos Aires - Wine Tasting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Buenos Aires - Wine Tasting

Welcome to Argentina! Upon your arrival, you will be transferred in a private service to the city and you will have the rest of the day to enjoy at your own pace. Buenos Aires is a marvelous and furious cosmopolitan city, full of colors and different kinds of architecture. Capital of Argentina and described as the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires proudly embraces this title, as well as showing off plenty of its own culture! Argentines are usually eager to host visitors: if you walk the streets with a map, someone will surely stop and ask if you need directions. That’s our spirit! So, for this first day, feel free to wander the cobblestone streets lined with outdoor cafes, enjoy the mouthwatering aroma of prized Argentine beef sizzling on an open “parrilla” (barbecue) and browse the local antique and artisan markets that offer plenty of bargain shopping. And to travel deeper and have a firm grip of the Argentine spirit, find the perfect leather jacket or handbag (Buenos Aires is home to some excellent local designers) and explore the colorful Palermo Soho neighborhoods. Guide assistance during transfer. Half-Day Wine Tasting In the afternoon, you will go on your own to Palermo neighbourhood to enjoy a wine tasting experience. You will have the opportunity to discover the grapes and regions that make Argentina one of the most important wine producers in the world. Our Wine Tasting is oriented to the knowledge of Argentine wine in its different places of production. During the tasting, you will try six premium wines from different wine-growing areas of Argentina, so that the experience is a journey through Argentina through wine and its terroir. We accompany the wine tasting with individual tables of Premium cheeses, and different types of breads. All this makes it a unique experience in Argentina, where each person will be able to know many styles of wines made in our country, and discover which of them best suits their personal taste. At the end of the tasting, you will go back to your hotel on your own. Type of service: Shared Duration: 1.5 hs Included: Wine tasting Not included: Transportation to/from your hotel
Day 2 Day 2: From Buenos Aires To Posadas & Iberá
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: From Buenos Aires To Posadas & Iberá

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred (private service) to the domestic airport to take your flight. Guide assistance during transfer. Programa Ibera Irupe Lodge (03D/02N) - S Irupe Lodge Program (3 Days/ 2 Nights) Welcome to Irupe Lodge Welcome to Esteros del Iberá! Esteros del Iberá is more of a once-in-a-lifetime experience than a tour. Is the perfect place for travelers who want to experience ecotourism, explore an off-the-beaten-path destination in Argentina and be truly in contact with nature and local fauna. The Esteros are the second-largest wetlands in the world after Pantanal in Brazil and one of the biggest fresh water reservoirs in the continent. The estancia is the perfect base to explore the area and enjoy a typical gaucho environment. This is much more a family house than a hotel so you will have the chance to try homemade food (all meals are included) and learn about inhabitants’ customs. Once at the estancia you will meet the staff and they will inform your detailed itinerary for the following days, subject to availability and weather conditions. The two activities included in your program are a safari boat ride into different areas of the Iberá swamp and visit to the Iberá nature interpretation centre. Type of service: Shared Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, activities as mentioned above Not included: Drinks and beverages Note: Activity order, time and date might vary due to availability and weather conditions.
Day 3 Day 3: Ibera Wetlands Tours : Wildlife & Nature
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ibera Wetlands Tours : Wildlife & Nature

After a homemade breakfast you will go out to explore the area. You will take a boat trip safari into different areas of the Iberá swamp with local guide specialized in aquatic fauna.You will see alligators and capybaras and do flora and fauna sightseeing. The natural reserve is hometown to some exotic species declared Provincial Natural Monument like the marsh deer and some impressive aquatic vegetation. Take that camera / Iphone / Sketchbook … you have work to do. Type of activity: Shared Duration: 2 hours Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Not included: Drinks and beverages Note: This is the suggested activity for the day, but the order, time and date might vary due to availability and weather conditions
Day 4 From Ibera, Travel To Iguazu Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Ibera, Travel To Iguazu Falls

Say goodbye to the awe-inspiring sunrise of Iberá and get ready to continue your journey. Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Not included: Drinks and beverages BUS PSS /IGR Once you arrive in Posadas you’ll take the public bus to Puerto Iguazú (300km away), gateway to the famous Iguazú Falls. This journey takes about 5 hours, if you would prefer to do this part of the trip by private transportation, please just let us know and we will quote it for you. Transfer Puerto Iguazú Airport / Puerto Iguazú Hotel Welcome to Puerto Iguazu! The small border town of Puerto Iguazú is the gateway to visit the impressive Iguazú Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site, making it a must-see destination for any traveler visiting Argentina. You will have the day to relax and enjoy the tropical climate and jungle setting. Upon arrival to Puerto Iguazú you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel. Type of service: Private Included: Transportation mentioned above Guide assistance during transfer
Day 5 Iguazu Falls Tours: Argentine Side
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Iguazu Falls Tours: Argentine Side

Today we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Iguazú National Park, on the Argentine side. The falls are surrounded by a humid subtropical forest where the exuberant vegetation is home to many different species of wildlife. Our guide will help you spot some of them: toucans, parrots and coatis, just to name a few! Lower and upper walkways weave in and around the falls, permitting up-close and personal experiences with this magnificent spectacle of nature. The Argentine side of the falls is filled with a myriad of paths, and walkways which allow you to have an experience from many different perspectives. You will also have the chance to visit the “Devil's Throat”; the largest of the falls and for many, the most spellbinding. To get to the Devil's Throat, you’ll take the ecological train and then walk out along boardwalks. After walking around and taking pictures of waterfalls, animals and plants, you will have some free time to eat lunch in this amazing environment. This exciting, 7-hour excursion is highly recommended in order to experience the true power of Iguazú Falls!! Type of service: Private Duration: 7 hours Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish), ecological train Not included: Entrance fee to the Iguazú National Park (Argentinian side), meals (lunch/box lunch) The Argentine Experience Cooking Class & Dinner In the afternoon get ready for your first Argentine experience; a dining experience where you will learn all about our traditional dishes in a cozy (and hidden!) restaurant in downtown Puerto Iguazú. Make your way to the closed-door restaurant where our bilingual guide will be waiting to greet you. First you will pass through a hidden winery, and then approach a large table where your materials will be waiting for you to start your cooking class and dinner. Get all dressed-up in your professional chef outfit and start preparing your first Argentine cocktail with delicious Malbec wine (and its non-alcoholic version); some serious shaking is involved here. After the competition with your finished beverages, it’s time to taste some appetizers and get ready for the empanada contest. Learn how to properly fill the empanada and practice your skills with the “repulgue” (a special way to close and seal the empanada). Then, it will be time to order your steak! Learn how to ask for your desired cooking point in Spanish. Led by passionate hosts, learn about the classic social customs used by Argentines to enjoy plenty of funny moments at the dinner table. Finish the evening sipping on maté and making ‘alfajores de maicena’ (sandwich cookies overflowing with dulce de leche). Finally, make your way back to your hotel with a full belly and fabulous memories. Type of service: Shared Duration: 4 hours Included: 3 course meal with wine pairing Not included: Transportation from & to the hotel (can be included for an additional price)
Day 6 Puerto Iguazu - Iguazu National Park: Brazilian Side & The Argentine Experience: Cocktail & Dinner
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Puerto Iguazu - Iguazu National Park: Brazilian Side & The Argentine Experience: Cocktail & Dinner

Today we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Foz do Iguazú National Park, on the Brazilian side. Don't forget your passport! While Argentina has 80% of the falls on its side, Brazil has the best panoramic view. On the Argentinian side, you have the sensation of being right inside the falls, but only by visiting the Brazilian side you will fully appreciate the immensity of Iguazú falls. At the entrance of the National Park, you will get a bus with accompanied by a guide that will take your to the falls. Take your time to enjoy it and feel it. Stroll the different walkways and feel the spray of water in your face. Take the boardwalk over the Salto Santa María, it feels like walking on the water! Get closer to the Devil's Throat and feel the power of water! Once the tour is over, take the bus that will leave you at the access gate from where you will be driven to your hotel. Type of service: Private Duration: 2-3 hours Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish) Not included: Entrance fee to the Iguazú National Park (Brazilian side), meals (lunch/box lunch), Visa to enter Brazil (please check with the consulate of your country)
Day 7 From Iguazu To Salta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Iguazu To Salta

At the appropriate time you will be driven to Puerto Iguazú airport to take your flight. Type of service: Private Included: Transportation mentioned above Guide assistance during transfer Transfer Salta Airport / Salta Hotel Welcome to Salta! As one of the traveler's favorite cities, Salta offers outstanding museums, colonial architecture, alive cafés in the main plaza (great people-watching spot) and the vibrant and authentic peñas, places where locals grab a table to watch their favorite folkloric singers and after a wine (or two) everyone joins for dancing. The perfect base to explore the Argentinan Northern area is Salta city. Upon arrival, you will be driven to your hotel (private service), having the rest of the afternoon to explore the town. Since the city stress has not arrived here yet, bear in mind that during the siesta time most of the shops are closed.
Day 8 Salta Tours: Excursion Salt Flats And Humahuaca Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Salta Tours: Excursion Salt Flats And Humahuaca Gorge

Today you will leave Salta in a two- day excursion (semi-private service). For this exploration we recommend to leave your luggage in your hotel in Salta, and just to take a day pack on the excursion. Early in the morning we will travel along the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the high desert plains. On our way, we will visit historic ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes. Our first destination is the small town of Campo Quijano and later the impressive Quebrada del Toro, where we will stop for a refreshing coffee break after some stunning viewpoints. From here, we will visit Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Incan city of the XIII century. After, we visit San Antonio de los Cobres, one of the smallest villages in the region- en route to the surreal landscape of the Great Salt Flats. The Great Salt Flats are perfect for amateur and professional photographers alike- where the natural light and reflections provide ample opportunities to test your creativity to the fullest. Finally, later in the afternoon we will arrive to our comfortable hotel in Purmamarca, located at the base of Jujuy´s famed 7-colored mountain. Overnight in Purmamarca. Duration: 10 hours.
Day 9 Humahuaca Gorge & Return To Salta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Humahuaca Gorge & Return To Salta

Today, we will continue our tour along the Humahuaca Gorge, declared a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2003. On this day, we will discover Maimará, which has colorful slopes known as “Paleta del Pintor” (it’s a photo stop on the road), Tilcara and its famous “ Pucará de Tilcara” (an ancient fortress), the Tropic of Capricorn and its white monolith, Uquía and its chapel with the famous “Angeles Arcabuceros”, and finally, the small town of Humahuaca, which gives its name to the Quebrada and it’s home to its largest population. It has cobbled streets and iron lanterns in the corners and it’s also the highest point of the route at 2,940 m.a.s.l. or 9645 ft. After enjoying the final views of the day, we will return to your hotel in Salta. Type of Service: Semi-private Duration: 9 hours Included: Transportation, guide, snack, water Not included: Meals, entrance fee to Pucara de Tilcara
Day 10 Calchaquí Valley Tour – Cafayate - Part One
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Calchaquí Valley Tour – Cafayate - Part One

Today you will leave Salta in a two- day excursion (semi-private service). For this exploration we recommend to leave your luggage in your hotel in Salta, and just to take a day pack on the excursion. Today you will be picked up from your hotel in the early morning leaving Lerma Valley behind to enjoy one of the gems of the northwest: The Calchaqui Valley. We drive through the beautiful and green Laureles and Escoipe gorges. The scenery slowly changes its shape and color while we climb the majestic Cuesta del Obispo up to its highest point, at 3000 m.a.s.l. Later, we go down to Los Cardones National Park, where we visit a place surrounded by multicolored landscapes and fresh, unpolluted air. Feel the silence and get close to nature in this isolated spot! Afterwards, we visit Cachi, a typical town where the architecture beautifully combines indigenous and Spanish traditions. In the afternoon we continue our trip to the south visiting the towns of Molinos and Angastaco. We continue through Las Flechas Gorge to finally arrive to Cafayate, A picturesque town surrounded by wineries. We recommend to enjoy a sunset drink in the tranquil main square or a Malbec ice-cream on the traditional Gelatto Shop a couple of blocks away. There is a visit to a couple of wineries near the town programmed while you stay in the town, according timings and weather it can be done the day of arrival or next one. You will spend the night at Cafayate. Duration: 10/12 hours
Day 11 Calchaqui Valley Tour - Part Two
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Calchaqui Valley Tour - Part Two

At the agreed time in the morning, we will visit the wine center of the province, particularly famous for the "Torrontés" wine variety. In the town we will visit a winery where the whole wine production process will be explained to you, as well as some wineries offer a tasting as a courtesy. After lunch, we return to the city of Salta, driving along the Quebrada de las Conchas that originated in the Tertiary Age, 70 million years ago and divides the Lerma Valley and the Calchaqui Valley. Wind erosion has formed a succession of capricious natural phenomena such as Los Castillos, El Obelisco, El Fraile, El Sapo, El Amphitheater (with excellent acoustics) and Garganta del Diablo (The Devil's Throat), a deep and narrow canyon. We will take you back to your hotel in Salta. We highly recommend to visit a Peña and mix with the locals eating empanadas and dancing Folklore. Type of service: Semi private Duration: 6/7 hours Included: Transportation mentioned above, water and Snack, driver guide Not included: Meals, entrance fees to museums, ruins, national or provincial Parks. Note: In case of force majeure the itineraries can be modified without previous notice. Ask about luggage allowance. Optional, with extra cost: Cachi Museum, Tasting in Wineries.
Day 12 From Salta, Travel To Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Salta, Travel To Buenos Aires

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport to take the flight back (private service). Transfer Buenos Aires Jorge Newbry Airport / Buenos Aires Hotel Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be transferred to your hotel (private service). Guide assistance during transfer
Day 13 Buenos Aires City Tour & Tango Show
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Buenos Aires City Tour & Tango Show

In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel (private service) to enjoy our traditional Buenos Aires city tour. You will be swept away by the highlights of our beloved Buenos Aires. Over the course of a half-day, you will have the chance to visit the historical and political center of the city around May Square (Plaza de Mayo) and the Pink House (the presidential house). Later, visit San Telmo with its cobblestone streets and the oldest residential neighborhood and La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever-present: come to walk Caminito street and dance with the locals. The next stop the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the “Paris of the South”. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel (private service). Duration: 5 hours Included: transportation mentioned above Guide assistance during city tour Recoleta's cemetery entrance fee included. Dinner & Tango Show In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel (shared service) to be driven to a mystical place where you?ll discover one of our most ancient traditions. Tango is more than our national dance. Tango is: our immigrant origins. the talent of our local artists. the sensuality of the Argentine woman and our way to deal with a broken heart. dancing our way through tragical and yet eternal love stories. Tonight you will enjoy a professional display of tango and music with a group of local artists onstage immersed in an elegant and alluring place. The manners. ambience. clothes and dance steps which tango lovers used to practice 100 years ago will come to life again and you will travel in time for a night. This spectacular 3-4 hour long demonstration of the finest local dancing will be accompanied by delicious Argentine and international cuisine. Dinner is Ã la carte. beverages included so you can lose yourself in the ethereal taste of Malbec wine. At the end of the evening. around midnight. you will be driven back to your hotel (shared service). fully in love with the bohemian spirit of our beloved Buenos Aires. Duration: 3-4 hours. Included: transportation mentioned above Note: formal dress is not required
Day 14 Transfer Buenos Aires Hotel / Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer Buenos Aires Hotel / Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the international airport (private service) for your flight back home. ¡Buen viaje! Guide assistance during transfer.

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Nature And Culture In Northwest Argentina

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Itinerary of your trip Nature And Culture In Northwest Argentina

Day 1: Buenos Aires - Wine Tasting

Day 2: From Buenos Aires To Posadas & Iberá

Day 3: Ibera Wetlands Tours : Wildlife & Nature

From Ibera, Travel To Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls Tours: Argentine Side

Puerto Iguazu - Iguazu National Park: Brazilian Side & The Argentine Experience: Cocktail & Dinner

From Iguazu To Salta

Salta Tours: Excursion Salt Flats And Humahuaca Gorge

Humahuaca Gorge & Return To Salta

Calchaquí Valley Tour – Cafayate - Part One

Calchaqui Valley Tour - Part Two

From Salta, Travel To Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires City Tour & Tango Show

Transfer Buenos Aires Hotel / Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport

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