9-day Glaciers, Falls And Tango - Buenos Aires, El Calafate And Iguazu Falls

Itinerary

Day 1: Buenos Aires

Stop At: Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you’ll be met at the airport by one of our Destination Hosts and will have a private transfer to your hotel. Our Destination Host will check with you the details of your itinerary, provide you with printed documentation, and add any extra information you might need. They will be ready to answer your questions, give you tips about places to go, restaurants to eat and anything else you might be interested in. You’ll have the rest of the day free to enjoy this vibrant city.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires


Day 2: Buenos Aires - City Tour & Tango Show

Stop At: Ciudad Autonoma De Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1009 Buenos Aires, Argentina
In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a City Tour (shared service). Over the course of the tour, you will have the chance to visit the historical and political centre of the city: the May Square, San Telmo with its cobblestone streets, La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever present, and the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the Paris of the South.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Aljibe Tango, Balcarce 425, C1064AAI, C1064 AAI, Buenos Aires, Argentina
In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel to be driven to one of Buenos Aires’ most emblematic cultural highlights: a Dinner and Tango Show offering a spectacular demonstration of the finest local dancing accompanied by delicious Argentine cuisine and all the malbec you’d like. At the end of the evening, you will be driven back to your hotel (shared service).
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires


Day 3: Buenos Aires/ Calafate

Stop At: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery, Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado s/n, C1425 CABA, Argentina
At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the domestic airport to take your flight to El Calafate.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, you’ll be transported to your hotel (shared service).
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
After check-in, you have the rest of the day free to explore local shops and restaurants around town, or venture outside El Calafate to surrounding areas like Laguna Nimez, where you’ll witness a beautiful sunset (the front desk personnel at your hotel can give you information on transportation, hiking and more).
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in El Calafate


Day 4: El Calafate - Full-Day Perito Moreno Glacier with Boat Tour Included

Stop At: Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Avenida Del Libertador 1302, El Calafate Z9405AHY Argentina
After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day guided excursion to Los Glaciares National Park, where you’ll see the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes

Stop At: Perito Moreno National Park, Perito Moreno Argentina
Admire beautiful views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a boat cruise, which allows you to see the glacier up-close. Then take a walk on nearby trails with your guide to viewing platforms which showcase the 19-mile-long (30 km) Perito Moreno Glacier from different angles. Stop for lunch at the park before continuing your exploration (lunch is not included). After your visit to the national park, you’ll be driven back to your hotel in Calafate, where you’ll have free time to eat dinner and relax.

**OPTIONAL: If you would prefer to upgrade your tour to include the Mini-Trekking or Big Ice excursions, both of which allow you to hike the glacier, please write it down in the special requirements box (while booking) and we’ll quote it for you.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in El Calafate

Day 5: Calafate/ Buenos Aires

Stop At: El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Today you will have the morning free to do as you wish. You may relax at your hotel or wander around town looking for some souvenirs before departing back to Buenos Aires. If you’d like to book an extra tour for today, please let us know in advance! At the appropriate time, you will have a shared transfer to El Calafate airport.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (AEP), Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will have a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day will be yours to do as you wish.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires


Day 6: Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu - Half-Day Iguazu National Park: Brazilian Side

Stop At: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (AEP), Buenos Aires, Argentina
At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the domestic airport to take your flight to Puerto Iguazu.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Puerto Iguazu, Puerto Iguazu, Province of Misiones, Litoral
Upon arrival in Puerto Iguazu, you'll be driven to your hotel (shared service). This little and relaxing town is the gate to visit the impressive Iguazu Falls, which have been recently declared as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders!, making them a must-see destination for any traveler visiting Argentina.

Stop At: Parque Nacional do Iguacu, Rodovia Br-469 Km 1-8, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85853-830 Brazil
After check-in at your hotel, you will enjoy a half-day tour to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls (shared service), from where you will enjoy vast panoramic views that will allow you to take the waterfalls in their entirety. Upon arrival to the National Park, your guide will assist you while you purchase your entrance tickets.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Iguazu Falls, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85855-750 Brazil
After a short briefing about the park, you’ll begin to tour the half-mile viewing walkway that provides spectacular panoramic views of the front of the falls. At the end of the circuit, you will approach Floriano Fall and get sprayed by its heavy mist.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Day 7: Puerto Iguazu - Full-Day Iguazu National Park: Argentine Side

Stop At: Parque Nacional Iguazu, Ruta 101 Km 142, Puerto Iguazu 3370 Argentina
After breakfast, you will depart on a full-day tour to the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls (shared service); where you’ll be able to witness the jungle’s beauty and have intimate views of this unforgettable section of the Iguazu River. Upon arrival to the National Park, your guide will assist you while you purchase your entrance tickets.
Duration: 7 hours

Pass By: Garganta del Diablo, Iguazu National Park, Puerto Iguazu Argentina
At the park, an ecological train ride will take you to the impressive Devil’s Throat, the most important of all 275 waterfalls that comprise the Iguazu falls system.

Pass By: Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park 3370 Argentina
As the tour continues, your guide will show you the best views of this world-famous nature wonder as you walk the lower and upper trails for some different perspectives. After enjoying unique views of the falls, you will return to your hotel in the late afternoon. **OPTIONAL: we highly recommend upgrading this excursion to include a boat tour experience. The boat tour allows you to get a close-up view of the falls and get showered by its water. To add this in advance, please write it down in the special requirements box (while booking) and we’ll quote it for you.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Day 8: Puerto Iguazu / Buenos Aires

Stop At: Cataratas International Airport, Camino Anexo Ruta Provincial 101, N3370, Misiones, Argentina
After breakfast, enjoy your last few hours in this beautiful town. At the appropriate time, a shared transfer will take you to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (AEP), Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will have a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to enjoy as you wish.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires

Day 9: Buenos Aires

Stop At: Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day at leisure to continue exploring Buenos Aires city. At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the international airport for your flight back home. NOTES: Our itinerary is pretty flexible, so if you need to add extra nights or want to add extra tours to the itinerary, we can quote them for you. Just make sure to let us know in advance using the special requirements box while booking.
IMPORTANT: In order to visit the Brazilian side of the falls passengers must NOT arrive later than 11:30 a.m. It is the traveler's responsibility to make sure they meet Brazil's entry and travel requirements to cross the international border.
Duration: 1 day

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