Meet Argentina: Essence of Argentina (15 Days)

It's time to explore the diverse and vibrant nation of Argentina! Arrive at your US departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Buenos Aires. Night on board. 

If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

2nd Day: Buenos Aires

Touch down in Buenos Aires, a sprawling city, full of colonial architecture and vibrant, Argentinan culture! Transfer to the hotel, get settled in and spend the remainder of the day getting to know this exciting city at your leisure! Check out its atmospheric tango clubs, excellent restaurants and bustling shopping streets. Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.

3rd Day: Buenos Aires

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a 3-hour city tour of Buenos Aires today! Known as the 'Paris of South America', visit the glamorous neighborhoods of Recoleta and Palermo and see Plaza de Mayo and the famous Casa Rosada government office. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and explore the unique architecture of trendy Puerto Madero. Step back in time to San Telmo, known for its renowned antique market, held every Sunday and stroll along Caminito Street, in the colorful neighborhood of La Boca. The remainder of the day is free to explore Buenos Aires at your leisure. Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.

* Optional Dinner & Tango Show: Experience an immersive evening of Argentinian food and arts at the Dinner and Tango Show. Watch traditional Tango dancers as you dine on Argentinian cuisine.

4th Day: Buenos Aires

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, revisiting your favorite spots in the city, enjoying the city's green open spaces or discovering the capital's fantastic shopping opportunities. We recommend an optional excursion to the Tigre Delta to experience the city from a different perspective.* Overnight stay.

* Optional Half-Day Excursion to the Tigre Delta: Discover the landscapes of Buenos Aires from the Río de la Plata and visit charming San Isidro, a town of great historical and architectural importance. On the Delta, take a boat cruise and discover what life is like in this upmarket neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Admire the amazing houses and mansions along the shoreline and enjoy views of the Cathedral of San Isidro; the Port of Olivos; the Monumental stadium of River and the University City of Buenos Aires.

5th Day: Buenos Aires - Iguazu

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the capital behind as you transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Iguazu, home to one of the most astounding waterfall systems in the world! Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Once settled, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. If your arrival time allows, we suggest exploring the local nature trails through the rainforest or simply relaxing in the pristine natural surroundings! Overnight stay in Iguazu.

6th Day: Iguazu

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for an unforgettable tour of the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls. Discover one of the greatest creations of Mother Nature as you explore different footbridges to witness a variety of views of these mighty falls! On the lower circuit, get close to the waterfalls and feel the power of these thundering walls of water. Afterwards, take the upper circuit to enjoy a different perspective before reaching the viewing platform at the Devil's Throat, where you can view the 80-meter-high waterfalls in all their glory! The remainder of the day is free to relax at your leisure. More adventurous travelers might prefer to take our optional Great Adventure excursion! Overnight stay in Iguazu.

*Entrance fees to the  'Iguazú National Park'  are not included.

* Optional Iguazu Great Adventure: Enter the jungle by the Yacaratiá trail in trucks specially designed for this environment.  This 5 km long stretch ends at Puerto Macuco. At its dock, board a boat that sails in the Lower Iguazu River, heading towards the waterfalls area and enjoying plentiful rapids along the way. Upon reaching the Tres Mosqueteros Fall, see the falls of both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides crowned by the view of the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat). Afterwards, the most exciting point comes when facing the incomparable San Martín waterfall. Please note: if you choose to take this optional, it will replace a part of the included tour on this day.

Please note: You will not be able to take part in the Great Adventure excursion if you have any heart problems, have had any kind of heart surgery or if you have limited mobility.

7th Day: Iguazu

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, take an excursion to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. Cross the border to Iguazu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest forest reserves in South America! Ride the rainforest elevator down to the bottom of the waterfall, stopping at river level to take in the spectacular views! Alternatively, ascend to Salto Floreano viewpoint for a different perspective. Next, continue to Iguazu River Canyon and see the Rivadavia Waterfall and Tres Musqueteros. End the tour at the lower Devil's Throat Viewpoint, for incredible scenery and views of the rainbows created by the thundering falls! Return to your hotel on the Argentinan side and continue enjoying the delights of Iguazu at your leisure. Overnight stay in Iguazu.

*Entrance fees to the  'Iguazú National Park'  are not included.

8th Day: Iguazu - El Calafate

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue your Argentinan adventure today as you, transfer to the airport for a flight to El Calafate, a town at the edge of Southern Patagonia, and the gateway to the incredible Perito Moreno glacier! Arrive, transfer to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the town and sampling the unique cuisine on offer in this other-worldly region of Argentina! Overnight stay in El Calafate.

*Optional Dinner at Asador La Tablita: La Tablita, a Patagonian tradition since 1968, is a restaurant of encounter, tradition and innovation where you can taste the delights of Argentina. A few blocks from the commercial centre of El Calafate, you can enjoy a varied menu of authentic dishes.

9th Day: El Calafate

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, which includes a Nautical Safari. Travel 80 km to Los Glaciares National Park, declared a World Natural Heritage Site by Unesco for preserving an extensive area of continental ice fields from which descend the Moreno, Onelli, Agassi and Upsala glaciers. 

Perito Moreno, which expands over the waters of Lake Argentino, has a wall that is 5 km wide and 70 m high above water level, with colors ranging from immaculate white to turquoise. Walk along the trails located in front of the glacier. From there, you can gaze at its immensity and witness the immense blocks of ice detaching from the glacier—a truly impressive sight not to be missed!

The excursion ends with a Nautical Safari on the Perito Moreno, a slow 1-hour boat ride to appreciate its grandeur and beauty more closely. You will be able to observe the north wall of the glacier and all its extension, and, if lucky, maybe also get to witness blocks of ice detaching from the glacier. Return to the hotel and overnight stay in El Calafate.

*Optional Mini-Trek Glacier Trek: Step on the ice of the Perito Moreno glacier and enjoy an adventure through nature in all its splendor. Pass through the port "Bajo de las Sombras" and cross the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park in front of the lower Rico Lake.