Patagonia & Iguazu Adventure: Explore Argentina's Natural Wonders

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About This Tour

You will be able to be part of the best attractions of Argentina in this 15-day trip around the country. 

First, you will visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World: the Iguazu Falls and you will continue your wonderful journey to Patagonia. The first point is Bariloche, magical place surrounded by nature which will impact you with its lakes and mountains. The first point is Bariloche, magical place surrounded by nature which will impact you with its lakes and mountains. In El Calafate, you will see its famous glaciers such as the imposing Perito Moreno Glacier.

The last point in Patagonia is Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world to see a great variety of diverse fauna and travel in the famous train of the end of the world. Finally, you will come back to Buenos Aires the last day and the city will give you a touch of its culture between Tango and Milongas.

Our travel itineray includes accommodation, transfers to/from the airport and excursions.

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Inclusions

  • Breakfast (14)
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • 14 nights of accommodation
  • Excursions and transfers detailed in the program

  • Food & drinks

Exclusions

  • Flights
  • Entries to the National Park
  • Extras, meals, drinks, and services not detailed in the program
  • Personal expenses

Tour Plan

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Day 1 : Arrival to Buenos Aires

You will be met at the airport and a transfer will take you to the selected hotel to check in and have the rest of the day free.

Day 2 : Flight to Iguazu from Buenos Aires

After breakfast at the hotel, a transfer will take you to the airport to fly to Iguazu. Once you arrive, you will visit the falls on the Brazilian side. On the Brazilian side of the Falls we will start our tour in a bus that will take us to the beginning of the footbridges. From there, there is a panoramic view of the Argentinean Falls, a good place for some great pictures. In this tour we can see the Iguazú River canyon, the Rivadavia and Tres Mosqueteros Falls, among others. Towards the end we will find the lower viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo and as the last point the Salto Floriano where there is an elevator that will take us to the meeting point with the guides.

Day 3 : Flight to Bariloche from Iguazu

A transfer will take you to the airport to take a flight to Bariloche via Buenos Aires. Once you arrive in Bariloche, you will be transferred to your hotel and have the afternoon free.

Day 4 : Bariloche - Circuito Chico

After Bariloche central hotel pick-up, we will go to Playa Bonita, 8 km away from the City, where we can see Huemul Island. We will continue 10 km more and we will arrive to Campanario Hill which has a chairlift to reach 1050 meters of height and from the top, we will observe the immensity of Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes, the Trebol lagoon, San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsula, Victoria Island and Otto, López, Goye, Catedral and Bariloche hills. The tour will continue until the Llao Llao Hotel and the beautiful San Eduardo Chapel: Two important buildings in the area because of its architecture. We will also see golf fields, Angostura bridge over the same name river that joins Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes and then López Bay, in the base of the same name hill. Another important attraction is the Panoramic Point, a natural balcony from where we will observe Moreno Lake and Llao Llao peninsula. We will cross the Moreno Lake bridge and we will border the Trébol lagoon. Two kilometers ahead, we will take Bustillo Avenue, at kilometer 18, from where we will return to Bariloche. Once we arrive in the city, we will take you to your hotel.

Day 5 : Bariloche - Navigation around Victoria Island and the Arrayanes forest.

We will start the tour by picking up the passengers from their hotel and then we will continue to our Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest tour and heading towards Puerto Pañuelo. From here, we will take a boat trip through the clear waters of the Nahuel Huapi lake to Isla Victoria. As we walk through pine forests, you'll learn about the history of the island as well as the stories and legends which haunt it. After a little bit more sailing, we will head on to the Quetrihue peninsula where we'll find the famous Bosque de Arrayanes: Known worldwide for its size, density and growth, the woodland is either covered in little white myrtle flowers or in snow. As the sun begins to set over the Andes, we’ll make our way back to the port, where we will be picked up and you will be dropped back at your hotel for the evening.

Day 6 : Flight to El Calafate from Bariloche

A transfer will take you to the airport to take a flight to El Calafate. Once you arrive, you will be transferred to your hotel and have the afternoon free.

Day 7 : El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier

Once we arrive at the park, we will go to the Curva de los Suspiros, where you will see the Perito Moreno Glacier for the first time: an incredible postcard.Then, we will make another stop at the Bajo las Sombras Pier, where those who wish can navigate to make an approach to the southern wall of the Glacier (optional). We will continue to the footbridges, where we will observe the glacier from several balconies located at different heights. This will allow us to appreciate it from different angles, each one more surprising than the other.

Day 8 : El Calafate - Free Day

On this free day, we recommend a visit to the city center, an excursion to Estancia Cristina or a visit to the "Glaciarium", a museum with all the information about glaciers.

Day 9 : Flight to Ushuaia from El Calafate

According to your flight departure time, a transfer will take you to the airport.

Day 10 : Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego National Park with End of the World Train

On the way to the National Park, we will be able to appreciate the wonderful views of the lakes, lagoons and rivers. We will stop for a moment to enjoy the panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, the Ushuaia Peninsula and the Bridges, Willie and Les Eclaireurs Archipelagos. 
We will pass by the slope of Monte Susana and witness the historical work of the prisoners of the old prison where the Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino (the End of the World Train) is now located. You will start the trip in End Of The World Station to walk the last 7 km from the original 25 km trail that the prisoner's train used to take almost 100 years ago. Reaching the National Park, we will have 30 minutes free in the service area and then, we will continue to the other park extreme where National Route 3 ends. We will pass by some dikes built by beavers on a path that leads to Bahía Lapataia.

Day 11 : Ushuaia - Off Road Lakes

Lakes Off-Road is an amusing way to discover the secrets hidden behind the Southern Andes Range and is out of the common excursions: From above the Andes we’ll get a view of Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake), a little wonder that hides at the bottom of a valley. Afterwards, we visit the enormous Lake Fagnano. In our Land Rover Defender we will go through the forest and across rivers. And of course, you will share a barbecue and Argentine malbec wine with other travelers to remember this experience.

Day 12 : Return to Buenos Aires

A transfer will take you to the Ushuaia airport for a flight to Buenos Aires. Once you arrive, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Day 13 : Buenos Aires - City Tour and Tango Show

We start the tour by picking you up at your hotel to begin the tour of this unique city, full of passion, history and art. We will go along one of the main avenues, 9 de Julio Avenue, where we will see the Colon Theatre and the Obelisk, an emblematic monument of the city. Then we will visit the Plaza de Mayo, where we will make the first stop. The Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government House and the Cabildo are the emblematic buildings that we will be able to observe and photograph.The tour will continue southwards through the old San Telmo neighborhood, and passing by Lezama Park we will continue further south until we reach La Boca neighborhood, where we will make the second stop. Here, we will see the famous Boca Juniors football stadium: one of the greatest exponents of the Argentine Passion and we will visit the famous Caminito: Tourist Attraction Center, full of color, magic and history. Then we will pass bordering the Riachuelo towards the other end of the city passing by Puerto Madero (last and most modern district of the city) and Retiro with its central square San Martin and Palermo: Art and green zone of the city. Then, we will circulate around the exclusive and sophisticated neighborhood of La Recoleta to finish our excursion in the central area of Buenos Aires.At 8 PM, we will arrive at a historic conventillo today restored as a theater-restaurant called "La Ventana" to live an unforgettable night. At 10 PM, the Tango Show begins! Live music is performed by luxury Tango orchestras along with a group of Argentine folk music, accompanied by four couples on stage that will dazzle you with their precision and sensuality. The show also will allow you to listen to indigenous music live and learn about the culture of the gauchos through an impressive demonstration of boleros which are used in the field for cattle. To conclude with a special night, La Ventana gives an emotional tribute to Eva Perón with the song of the renowned musical: It will be a unique moment that you will not forget.At 11:45 PM and once the show is over, we will take the transfer back to your selected hotel.

Day 14 : Buenos Aires - End of the trip

Depending on your flight schedule, a transfer will take you to the airport to return home or continue your trip. This is the end of this great adventure!

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • You need to have a valid passport during your trip.
  • Rates NOT valid for carnival, easter, long weekends, winter holidays (month of July), congresses, special dates.
  • In Iguazú we recommend to take a swimsuit or light clothes that dry quickly. Some people bring a raincoat, a good idea would be to wear long sleeves as protection against sunburn and mosquitoes.
  • We recommend wearing warm and layered clothing when traveling to Patagonia.
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Office number: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
  • According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel.

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