10-day Wonders Of Argentina Tour From Buenos Aires

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Buenos Aires

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

Met by Trip Planner at airport and transfer to hotel.

One of Argentina’s top attractions is the leviathan metropolis of Buenos Aires, the most fascinating of all South American capitals. It’s a riveting place just to wander about, people-watching, shopping or simply soaking up the unique atmosphere. Its many barrios (neighborhoods) are startlingly different – some are decadently old-fashioned, others daringly modern – but all of them ooze character. Buenos Aires has got everything: night-life, tango, culture, football, excellent beef and the best local wines.

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: You enjoy the Argentine Dinner Party Experience where you take part in the ritual of preparing an Argentina Asado/BBQ.
Accommodation included: Overnite at Boutique hotel - L'hotel Palermo

Day 2: Private City Tour of Buenos Aires & Tango 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.

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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:
• Dinner: Traditional Argentine cuisine, and a fine selection of local wines and cocktails.
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Boutique hotel - L'hotel Palermo

Day 3: Free Day to explore Buenos Aires

Stop At: Museo Evita, Calle Lafinur 2988 Intersecciòn Juan Marìa Gutièrrez, Buenos Aires C1425FAB Argentina
Self Guided Museum tour of Buenos Aires

Today we recommend that you visit the museums of Buenos Aires. You have the MALBA – Modern Art museum; the Beautiful Arts museum; the culturally iconic Evita museum; Memory Park which tells the dark history of Argentina under military dictatorship; and the Immigration museum which shows how Argentina was founded.

Though not a museum, another place you will visit is the Teatro Colon, world famous and host to the world’s best Ballet, Opera & Classical music performances. Here you can take an English-speaking guided tour to see the beauty of this historic Theatre.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Boutique hotel - L'hotel Palermo

Day 4: Transfer to take flight to Calafate

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

In the heart of Patagonia, next to the Andes, is one of Argentina’s most scenic areas, commonly referred to as Lago Argentino and the Perito Moreno Glacier, declared “Universal Heritage” by the UNESCO. The most renown of all the glaciers is the Perito Moreno Glacier. Situated 80 km (50 miles) from El Calafate, it is the most easily reached among them. This is an imposing ice river that descends from the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap down to the lake, at ‘Canal de los Témpanos’ (Icebergs’ Channel). It is the only glacier in the area which is considered to be in equilibrium, that is: not receding. It has always been the most important attraction of the region thanks to its spectacular beauty, but especially because of its unusual behavior. The glacier slowly advances down the mountain slope towards the lake, producing, as it spills down, thunderous noises and ruptures.

Recommend visiting Laguna Nimez reserve, a short walk from the town center.

This ecological environment lodges an educational circuit with trails and signposts laid up along over 2,500 meters. The guides await visitors at the entrance gate to assist them with the interpretation of the natural environment. Likewise, a complete herbarium that helps visitors identify the local plants is located in the entrance area.

The reserve has good vantage points that enable visitors to watch how the flamingoes, geese, silvery grebes, black-necked swans, ibis, lapwings, ducks, coots, hawks and chimangos, among other 70 species, fed in the clump of rushes.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 star Mirador del Lago Hotel

Day 5: 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!
Perito Moreno Glacier has become a favorite Patagonian destination thanks to its impressive expanse, accessibility and continuous movement. Your icy adventure begins with pickup at your El Calafate hotel and a scenic drive to Los Glaciares National Park, so named for the abundance of glaciers found here, including Upsalla, Onelli and Spegazzini. Let your guide handle the driving while you soak up the splendor of Lago Argentino framed by majestic peaks and icy islands. Stretch your legs and take an easy hike along park pathways for diverse views of Perito Moreno’s 200-foot-(60-meter)-high, blue-tinged walls. Watch closely to see giant slabs of ice detach from the glacier and slide into the surrounding lagoon. Loud cracking noises are sure to alert you to any movement! For another perspective, enjoy a 1-hour cruise through the lagoon in front of Perito Moreno. Sail along the massive glacier wall and in between floating icebergs for an awe-inspiring watery perspective on this natural wonder. After exploring the park, relax on the return drive to El Calafate, where your 9-hour tour concludes in the early evening.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 star hotel Mirador del Lago

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.
Disembark at the historic estancia, and learn the history of the sheep and cattle ranch on a visit to the museum and old shearing shed. Enjoy a snack break before continuing your tour of the estancia.
Take a short-guided walk up to Caterina River to visit the estancia’s chapel and other historic buildings. After lunch, take an off-road trip for fantastic views of the Upsala Glacier, or an easy trek to see the beautiful waterfall of Los Perros. The three-hour off-road trip takes you along a scenic mountain trail, following a route of great geological interest, until quite recently covered by glaciers. Reaching a mountain refuge, take a 20-minute walk over terrain eroded by glaciers to reach the Upsala Glacier. From here you can see amazing views of Lake William, the Patagonian ice field and the Andes mountains. If you choose the walk to the cascading waters of Los Perros waterfall, the two-hour trek takes you through beautiful woodlands for lofty views of Caterina River and the estancia below.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: You will be provided with a traditional lamb dinner at Estancia Cristina
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 star Mirador del Lago hotel

Day 7: Transfer to Airport to take flight to Iguazu Falls

Stop At: Puerto Iguazu, Puerto Iguazu, Province of Misiones, Litoral
Transfer from hotel to airport to take flight to Iguazu Falls

Transfer from airport to hotel.

Having recently been listed as one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature, Iguazu Falls is one of the most breathtaking sites to behold. With countless waterfalls surrounded by the tropical jungle of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, ones breath will be taken away by your proximity to nature. The vast majority of the Iguazu Falls lie on the Argentine side of the border, within the National Park Iguazu. This side offers the most extensive experience of the Falls thanks to its extensive system of trails and walkways that enable you to go both below and under the falls – most notably the Devils Throat. The surrounding forest also offers excellent opportunities to discover the regions wildlife.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 star Falls Iguazu Hotel

Day 8: Argentine Falls tour

Stop At: Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park 3370 Argentina
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 4 star Falls Iguazu hotel

Day 9: Brazilian Falls Tour

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 4 star Falls Iguazu hotel

Day 10: Transfer to Airport to take flight to Buenos Aires

Stop At: Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park 3370 Argentina
Transfer from hotel to airport to take flight to Buenos Aires and connecting flight home.
Duration: 1 hour

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