DURATION
12 DAYS

DIFFICULTY:
EASY

Unmissable Argentina Winter

Cosmopolitan and magical Buenos Aires, a unique city in Latin America, is the starting point of this trip. Each of the other destinations is planned to enhance the romanticism: The breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, in Patagonia. The wine and the gourmet cuisine in Mendoza are part of the paradise at the foothills of the Andes, which herald the marvelous and lush Iguazú Falls, in the heart of the subtropical rainforest.

Highlights

  • Buenos Aires
  • El Calafate
  • Los Glaciares National Park
  • Mendoza Wineries
  • Iguazú National Park

Itinerary

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Itinerary

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be transferred to your hotel before exploring this wonderful and enchanting city at your own pace. Take a walk around the different neighbourhoods to really get a feel for the city. At night, try a typical Argentine dish in one of the many delicious restaurants that the city has to offer, or stroll through the leafy and picturesque neighbourhood of Palermo, one of the liveliest parts of Buenos Aires.

Hotel Hyatt

Breakfast. Our fascinating city tour will provide an overview of the city and its attractions, giving you a better understanding of Argentina’s history and culture. During this three hour tour, you will visit Retiro, the Avenida 9 de Julio, South America’s widest avenue (El Teatro Colon and Obelisco), the historic and architecturally imposing Center (Congress, Plaza de Mayo, Avenida de Mayo, Casa Rosada), the modern docklands of Puerto Madero and the oldest neighbourhood of the city, San Telmo, with stops in upmarket Recoleta (Cemetery and Plaza Francia) and the city’s oldest port and birthplace, La Boca (Caminito).

At night you will enjoy a delicious meal with free-flowing wine and be entertained with a tango show where you will experience the heartbeat of Argentina first hand, before being transferred to your hotel to relax for the rest of the night.

Breakfast. Transfer to airport for flight to El Calafate.

Arrive at Calafate, the capital of the glaciers and gateway to the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Upon arrival you will be taken to the hotel and have the rest of the day to relax or explore the city. You could also walk to Laguna Nimez in time for the beautiful Patagonian sunset.

After breakfast you will start the full day excursion to Perito Moreno. In Glacier National Park, you will take the route along Lake Argentino where, 80km from El Calafate, the Perito Moreno is revealed by its 70m high walls of ice. Numerous walkways leading to the front of the glacier (there are approximately 5 km gateways) offer both a visual and audio experience, with each different view soundtracked by the constant ruptures and echoes of the iceberg. The tour also includes a short boat trip past the glacier. You will return to the hotel in the evening.

Free day. Today you can do a Kayak tour through the Glaciers, or horseback riding in an authentic patagonian Ranch.

Breakfast. Today you will cross the country and make your way to the stunning Mendoza.

Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Hotel.

Today you will experience Argentine wine and learn all about it, including how it is produced, which grapes are grown and how the industry has been developed. But not just that, you will also have the chance to taste it and decide which one is your favorite!

At the appropriate time you will be picked up from your hotel (private service) and driven to the vineyards area, the region of Luján de Cuyo, which is well-known as the cradle of Malbec with its centuries-old vineyards at the base of the imposing Andes Mountains. In the course of 6 hours you will visit two different wineries accompanied by a specialized guide.

The proposed wineries change according to the season, as not all wineries are open to the public all year around.

Close to lunch-time we will stop at one of the best restaurants in one of the chosen wineries, with an excellent menu that includes five courses, perfectly combining excellent food and extraordinary wines with the scenic view of the Andes Mountains.

Day at leisure to do some tours to different wineries or just relax in the Hotel.

Today you will cross the country and make your way to the stunning Iguazú Falls at the opposite end of Argentina, stopping briefly in Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Puerto Iguazú, you will be transferred to hotel where you will have the rest of the day free to soak up the exotic jungle climate and laze by the pool. In the evening, you may want to visit the Three Borders Landmark, located in the tri-border area between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.

After breakfast, start the full day excursion with a trip to the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls. Explore the National Park by wandering its paths to take in the incredible views of over 200 majestic waterfalls. Lunch is at noon, after which you will have the option of taking the Great Adventure tour, where you sail up the river, examine the falls up close, and even pass underneath them! Be warned, you will definitely get wet so bring a change of clothes if you plan to do this unforgettable tour. In the afternoon, catch the train to the largest of the park’s attractions, the unparalleled Devil’s Throat. In the afternoon you will be transferred to your hotel to reminisce about the wonder of the falls.

After breakfast, a half day excursion takes you to the Brazilian side of the Iguazú Falls, where you will be treated to panoramic views of the falls visited the previous day, giving you an overall sense of the vast collection of falls. In the afternoon, you will be transferred in a regular service to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Transfer to hotel.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your departure.

Include:

– All transfers mentioned in the itinerary
– 13 night accommodation
– Buenos Aires City Tour & Tango Show
– Excursion to Los Glaciares National Park
– Full day to the wineries with Gourmet lunch
– Excursion to Iguazú National Park
– Breakfast & Lunch mentioned in the itinerary

Not include:

– International and / or Internal Flights
– National Parks, Reserves and Museum Tickets (except for exceptions mentioned in the itinerary)
– Optional excursions
– Tips
– Medical or Cancellation Insurance
– Iguazú ecological tax

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