Best of Argentina
8 days/7 nights
$640
P/P Double Occupancy
This brief but luscious trip will take you to two of the most important Argentinean highlights: the marvelous Perito Moreno Glacier and the grand Iguazu Falls. A must for anybody keen on experiencing amazing natural surroundings and adventures!
Day 01 Buenos Aires
Upon arrival to EZE international airport, you will be met by an English speaking guide who will transfer you to the hotel. Then, you’ll enjoy a three hour city tour. This huge port city is the capital of Argentina and it’s packed with culture! Buenos Aires is home to the famous Teatro Colón Opera House and many museums focused on history, fine arts, and modern arts to name only a few subjects. Other landmarks include noteworthy churches, squares, and plazas, which will leave you truly impressed. Buenos Aires city centre is quite easy for orientation. The two most important avenues are Avenida de Mayo, and Avenue 9 de Julio. The pedestrian zones in the city are the Florida street and the Lavalle street. Towards the north, you’ll find the richer neighborhoods like Recoleta and Palermo. South of the city, you’ll find more modest neighborhoods like San Telmo, with its colonial buildings, and La Boca, one of the birth places of Tango. Lodging in Buenos Aires
Day 02 Buenos Aires (B)
Today, spend your day at leisure. Lodging in Buenos Aires
Day 03 Buenos Aires / El Calafate (B)
You’ll be transferred to the local airport for your flight to El Calafate (not included). Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. Lodging in El Calafate
Day 04 Perito Moreno Glacier (B)
Located 80 km away from El Calafate, this is one of the most important tourist attractions in the whole region. In this unforgettable tour you will see wildlife and unique vegetation as well as many enormous glaciers, most notably the Perito Moreno rising 60 meters out of the water. Watch the separation of ice blocks from a short distance and listen to the howling sound that accompanies this splendor. You will have some time to explore the magnificent sights on your own. The snowed mountain peaks, the deep blue colors, the turquoise lakes will leave you impressed! Optional boat tours are available to see the glacier from another impressive side. Lodging in El Calafate
Day 05 Calafate (B)
Spend the day at leisure. Lodging in El Calafate
Day 06 Calafate / Iguazu (B)
You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Iguazú via Buenos Aires (not included). Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. Lodging in Iguazú
Day 07 Iguazú Falls (B)
Today, enjoy an excursion to the Argentinean side of the Iguazú Falls. You’ll discover stunning views of the falls as you walk through the rainforest and bridges. There are two main paths: an upper and a lower one. The upper path leads you over the edge of the falls and the lower one goes through the forest. The tour includes a visit to a platform on the upper edge right over the Devils Gorge: the highest individual fall. Truly an unforgettable display of nature’s power and beauty! Lodging in Iguazú
Day 08 Iguazú (B)
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to IGR airport for your flight to Buenos Aires (not included). Then, connect with your international flight.
Prices Include
- Overnights as mentioned in the program
- Buffet breakfast
- Meals indicated in the program
- Program as per description in air conditioned private coach
- Private services with English speaking local guide
- Nacional Parks entrance fees (Iguazu, Argentine side: 40 Pesos / Los Glaciares: 40 Pesos)
- Porterage fees
Prices Do Not Include
- Flight tickets
- Airport tax: Ushuaia (national) (13 Pesos)
- Airport tax: El Calafate (18 Pesos)
- Airport tax: Trelew (6 Pesos)
- Airport tax: Ezeiza (international) (US$ 18)
- Drinks and meals unless mentioned in the program
- Optional excursions
- Personal expenses
- Tips for local guides and driver
- Insurances
Notes
- Rates are per person - double occupancy
- -All transport services are insured by transport provider according to Argentine law
- -All rates are per person in double occupancy in USD
- -Rates include taxes (hotels & meals 21% VAT, transportation 10,5% VAT)
- -Rates not valid during Christmas, New Year, Easter and during the wine feast (vendimia) in Mendoza (normally beginning of March)
- -In superior category, in some hotels the triple configuration is not possible and so 1 sgl + 1 dbl room must be booked.
- -For parties larger than 2 people, please ask for discounts!
