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Wonders of Argentina: Buenos Aires, Glaciers & Falls | 13 Day Trip

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Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park - Glaciar Perito Moreno - Iguazú - Cataratas del Iguazú - Parque Nacional Iguazú
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Duration

13 days

Departures

Full Day

Group Size

1 person

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Description

Discover Argentina on this unique 13-day journey, exploring vibrant cities, epic landscapes, and natural wonders. From Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, El Calafate, and Iguazú, enjoy unforgettable experiences with guided tours, exquisite cuisine, and encounters with the country’s breathtaking nature.

Highlights

  • Explore vibrant Buenos Aires and its culture.
  • Navigate the stunning Beagle Channel.
  • Marvel at Iguazú Falls’ two unique perspectives.
  • Experience Patagonia’s glaciers and ranch life.

Included/Excluded

  • Transfers and excursions as described in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation with breakfast in the hotels described or similar in double rooms.
  • Assistance during the trip in our whatsapp at destination.
  • Meals (except when excursions include it).
  • International or domestic flights (quoted separately if requested).
  • Meals (except when excursions include it).
  • Museum Tickets (except when excursions include it).
  • Tips for guides or drivers.

Itinerary

<span>Day 1</span>Welcome to Buenos Aires!

Upon your arrival at Ezeiza International Airport, our Argentina Pura guide will be waiting for you with a sign under your name to transfer you to the selected hotel (Driver and guide - private service).

Night program: Our large Aljibe Hall is a former convent from the beginning of the 20th century that has been completely restored. With its style and decoration, you will experience a trip back in time to the beginning of Buenos Aires. We provide a Tango and Folklore show: consisting of a singer, a quartet led by the maestro “Carlos Buono”, 3 pairs of dancers, a malambo show with a demonstration of bowling, poncho and drums.

The menu based on international cuisine with a wide variety of Starters, Main Courses and Desserts. Homemade bakeries. Drinks included: Malbec and Chardonnay wines from the best wineries in Mendoza, water, beer, soft drinks, coffee or tea.

Overnight in Buenos Aires: Waldorf hotel, Legado Mítico, Loi Suites Recoleta (or similar).

Meals Included: Dinner.

<span>Day 2</span>Buenos Aires: Buenos Aire city tour foodie oriented (Half Day)

In five hours full of fun and excitement (including pick-up and drop-off times), our team of reliable and professional drivers and very passionate, informative, knowledgeable and helpful tour guides with excellent knowledge of English will tour the city of Buenos Aires, bringing it to life with their live commentary full of background information, facts and ideas that travelers will not be able to find in any book or travel guide.

This tour offers the perfect balance between driving and walking lightly, allowing them to get an excellent overview of the most emblematic areas and districts of the city in just half a day and, at the same time, to have the possibility to get out of the vehicle and walk and better understand the key places of Buenos Aires: Recoleta, Palermo Chico, Plaza de Mayo, the neighborhood of La Boca, Puerto Madero and many other attractions.

During the city tour we will make some stops to try local food as we go. Your tour ends with a transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch “al paso”.

<span>Day 3</span>Buenos Aires – Ushuaia

At the time of departure, according to your air itinerary, we will pick you up at the hotel to take you to Jorge Newbery Airport in the City of Buenos Aires to take your next flight (Private service - driver and guide).

Upon your arrival at Tierra del Fuego airport, our guide will accompany you to the hotel in this new city. Ushuaia, the southernmost city on the continent, is located on the banks of the Beagle Channel (Driver and guide).

Overnight in Ushuaia: Patagonia Jarke hotel, Wyndham Garden Ushuaia, Los Cauquenes resort  & Spa (or similar).

Meals Included: Breakfast.

<span>Day 4</span>Beagle channel navigation & National Park  – El Calafate (Half Day)

This morning, we will embark on a yacht from the local port in small groups, beginning our trip to Alicia Island, where we will observe a colony of one-haired sea lions. We will then head to Bird Island, home to royal and imperial cormorants, along with their nests, where we may spot chicks from spring to autumn.

Continuing east, we will arrive at another small island where, depending on the season, we may find two-haired sea lions. Nearby, we will visit the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, built in 1919, and see the island of rock cormorants. On the way back, we will stop at Bridges Island to explore a flora and avifauna interpretation trail, sharing the history of the Yámanas Aboriginal people and viewing the largest anthropogenic Yámanas shells in the region.

We will then head to Tierra del Fuego National Park, created in 1960 to protect the southern forests by the Beagle Channel. We will offer unique small-group experiences, exploring quiet trails and hidden corners.

Departing from Ushuaia, we will visit the Lapataia Viewpoint and explore exceptional forests on half-day excursions, either in the morning or afternoon. We will learn about this unique ecosystem and Lapataia Bay, which means “wooded bay” or “bay of good wood” in the Yámana language. Ascending to the highest viewpoint, we will enjoy a magnificent view of the Beagle Channel with Ushuaia in the distance.

Throughout the trip, we will share moments of relaxation with tea, chocolate, coffee with liqueur, and cookies. At the end of the experience, we will drive you back to the selected hotel.

Overnight in Ushuaia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch.

<span>Day 5</span>Ushuaia: Harberton ranch (Full Day)

We started our day in the morning, taking National Route 3 until we reached the junction with Route “J”. At this point, we head towards the coast, following the course of the Lasifashaj River valley, almost to its mouth in the Beagle Channel, in Brown Bay. Upon arrival at the Harberton Ranch, we are greeted with warmth. We explore the property, immersing ourselves in its rich history and its activity related to wool production.

Afterwards, we embarked on a Zodiac boat to visit a vast colony of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. We move with respect and without disturbing these enchanting seabirds, while learning about their lives and conservation strategies.

Back at the ranch, we headed to Cambaceres Bay to enjoy lunch. Then, we take a walk along the coast of the Lasifashaj River until we reach an energetic waterfall, formed by the narrowing of the river valley.

It includes box lunch, Pinguinera crossing and admission to Harberton.

This tour may vary; subject to the availability of a cruise to Pinguinera. The crossing to La Penguinera takes place in semi-rigid boats and is shared with other passengers.

Overnight in Ushuaia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch.

<span>Day 6</span>Ushuaia – El Calafate

At the appropriate time, we will pick you up at the selected hotel and take you to Ushuaia airport (Private service - driver and guide)

Overnight in El Calafate: Hostería La Estepa, Kau Yatun hotel, Xelena hotel (or similar).

Meals Included: Breakfast.

<span>Day 7</span>El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier (Full Day)

We left in the morning from the city of El Calafate and after a journey of 80 km we arrived at the footbridge sector in front of the Perito Moreno glacier.

The walkways have balconies at different levels and angles connected by paths and staircases which can be covered in their entirety during the excursion and thus be able to appreciate this imposing glacier from different points.

Overnight in El Calafate.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch.

<span>Day 8</span>El Calafate: Patagonian Ranch Day

Live a unique experience at Nibepo Aike, a centuries-old ranch located in Los Glaciares National Park, at the foot of the Andes Mountains. This ranch, founded by a Croatian pioneer more than a century ago, is still managed by the same family, offering an authentic taste of Patagonian life.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the shores of Lake Argentino and participate in activities such as horseback riding to hidden glaciers, trekking, country picnics and sailing inside the national park.

Embrace rural life with gauchos leading the cattle and enjoy the serenity of Patagonian immensity in one of the most peaceful corners of the world.

It includes a 45-minute ride and regular IN and OUT transfers, lunch: Lamb Roast with salads, dessert and a drink.

Overnight in El Calafate.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.

<span>Day 9</span>El Calafate – Buenos Aires

At the appropriate time, we will pick you up at the selected hotel to take you to the local airport of El Calafate (driver and guide).

Upon your arrival at the local Jorge Newbery Airport, our local guide to Argentina Pura will be waiting to accompany you to the selected hotel (driver and guide- private service).

Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

<span>Day 10</span>Buenos Aires – Iguazú

At the time of departure, according to your air itinerary, we will pick you up at the hotel to take you to Jorge Newbery Airport in the City of Buenos Aires to take your next flight (Private service - driver and guide).

Upon your arrival at Iguazu Airport, a private transfer with a professional guide will take you directly to your hotel in Iguazu, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey.

Overnight in Iguazú: Kelta hotel, Raíces Esturión hotel, Loi Suites Iguazú (or similar).

Meals Included: Breakfast.

<span>Day 11</span>Iguazú: Argentinean side of the falls (Full Day)

We will departure from the hotel to visit the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls, located inside the Iguazu National Park.

We are on our way to the “Central Station” where our option is to take a train service that takes us to the “Cataratas Station” and/or “Devil's Throat Station”. Another way to access the Waterfall Circuits (Upper and Lower Promenade) is through the 600-meter-long “Green Trail” Pedestrian Trail, which starts at the Visitor Care Center and ends at the Cataratas Station.

From this point we can do: Devil's Throat: Departing from Cataratas Station, the train will take us to Garganta Station, in a time of approx. 18 minutes.

The walk along the walkways takes us about 1,200 meters to enjoy the spectacular balcony of the most important waterfall of the Falls, the Devil's Throat. The time required for this tour is two (2) hours. Difficulty range: low, no stairs. Upper Promenade: 1,700 meters of footbridges.

In this circuit, water falls can be seen from the top of the Dos Hermanas, Bosetti, Bernabé Mendez, M'Bigua waterfalls, and others. Duration of the tour two (2) hours. Difficulty range: low, no stairs. Lower Promenade: 600-meter walk of footbridge, with a view from the foot of the Dos Hermanas and Bosetti falls. Duration of the walk approx. 50 minutes. Difficulty range: moderate, with stairs.

Optional: Great adventure boat ride (Check restrictions).

Overnight in Iguazú.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

<span>Day 12</span>Iguazú: Brazilian side of the falls (Half Day)

This day, we will departure from the hotel to visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls.

Upon arrival at the Visitor Center, we must enter through the Access Portal individually, where the Park's carrying capacity is controlled. Then we board the buses that begin the walk inside the park and will take us to the beginning of the walkways whose route will be 1,200 meters of path over the Iguazu River ravine.

At this starting point of the tour, we have a panoramic view of the Argentine falls. Advancing along the route, we will observe the Iguazu River Canyon, the Rivadavia Falls and the Three Musketeers, among others.

Towards the end of the tour we will arrive at the lower viewpoint of the Devil's Throat, which at this point is about 200 meters away. The tour ends next to Salto Floriano, where the elevator that takes us to the bus parking level is installed. The other alternative is to use the path that takes us to this meeting point and which, through stairs, returns us to the parking level of the units. Return to the hotel.

Estimated tour duration: 4 hours. It has two daily departures starting at 7 am/1 pm (depending on your hotel we will be informing you of the exact pick up time).

At appropiate time, you´ll be transfer from the selected hotel to Iguazu Airport (Private service with guide).

Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

<span>Day 1</span>Goodbye Buenos Aires!

At the indicated time, we will pick you up to take you to Ezeiza International Airport (Driver and guide - private service).

Meals Included: Breakfast.

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Tour's Location

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park - Glaciar Perito Moreno - Iguazú - Cataratas del Iguazú - Parque Nacional Iguazú
From: EUR 4.836

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Juan Narvaez Brandi

Member Since 2024

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