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10 Day itinerary in Argentina, South America

Iguazu Falls Experience

A great oportunity to discover two of the most famous areas in Argentina: Buenos Aires & the Iguazu Falls. Thunderous. Ethereal. Majestic. Iguazu Falls are a truly unique phenomenon. With over 250 waterfalls surrounded by the tropical jungle of Argentina and Brazil, is one of the most popular des... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Buenos Aires

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Kayaking

Hiking

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Admire the Iguazu Falls, world heritage site and one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature.

2

Explore the city of Buenos Aires.

3

Experience the power of nature with the Great Adventure inside the Iguazu Falls Argentina Park.

4

Enjoy a Tango Evening at Buenos Aires.

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to Argentina!

Your guide will be waiting at the airport international and he will transport you to your hotel in Buenos Aires (which is approximately one hour away). The guide will give you a briefing of the exciting trip ahead as well as help familiarize you with Buenos Aires. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this bustling city.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel
Day 2

place Explore the city

Renowned as the "Paris of South America," and the "Queen of El Plata," the capital city of Buenos Aires is defined by passion. This is exemplified in the rich tango heritage and its citizens' limitless enthusiasm for fútbol (soccer), which is far and away the country's most popular sport. Join us around a great city tour of Buenos Aires. A small group tour of 3 hours long to visit the most important spots in the spectacular Buenos Aires. At the first stop you will discover the history of “Plaza de Mayo”, the site of the most important historical events and where their protagonists made history since its foundation where you can see its surroundings, the most emblematic buildings, and learn all about them. Then enjoy May Avenue and wonder in awe at the oldest residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires: San Telmo. Walk along its cobblestoned streets and discover its antiques shops and picturesque buildings. Live and feel the original Tango in the neighborhood of La Boca: walk along “Caminito Street” and enjoy the dancers and souvenir shops. See the mythical Boca Juniors soccer stadium. Contemplate the modernization of the city whilst traveling along “Madero Port” and its exclusive docks, full of excellent restaurants and large office buildings. Pass through the Retiro neighborhood and move on to see Palermo and its most exclusive residential area before finally arriving at Recoleta. Once there, discover the final resting place of Eva Peron, “Evita” and wander through Recoleta Cemetery where her remains are to be found. Group tour. Estimated duration: 3 hours.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel
Day 3

place Discover the Buenos Aires Delta

The historic town of San Isidro and the picturesque wetlands of the Tigre Delta lie just north of Buenos Aires. On this tour, take the scenic route as you cruise along the Rio de la Plata and around the Tigre Delta, explore the town of Tigre, then return to the city by minibus, stopping at San Isidro along the way. Begin your tour with pick-up from your Buenos Aires hotel and a short transfer to the port. Traveling in a premium class aboard a motorboat, set sail along the Rio de la Plata and admire the views as you cruise through the northern neighborhoods and continue upstream into the Tigre Delta. Enjoy a coffee onboard as you glide around the islands, stilted houses, and floating markets of the delta, and after an around 1.5-hour cruise, arrive in Tigre. Welcome to the Argentinean Capital of Rowing Clubs, Tigre City, where you will spend some time browsing the “Port of Fruits,” Puerto de Frutos, before setting out on the return journey to Buenos Aires. Along the way, stop in San Isidro for a walking tour of the historic town and a visit to the renowned San Isidro Cathedral. Back in Buenos Aires, your tour ends with hotel drop-off. Group excursion. Half day tour.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel
Day 4

place A day in the Countryside

Today, we will explore the countryside at an exclusive estancia in San Antonio de Areco, which is known as Buenos Aires' most traditional town. Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and depart for San Antonio de Areco. The drive includes breathtaking views of the pampas and, along the way, your guide will tell you about the fascinating history of Gaucho people as well as explain their current lifestyle. After arriving in San Antonio de Areco, you will spend the day at Estancia El Ombú de Areco. At the estancia, you can ride a horse or go for a ride in a sulky (horse cart) while enjoying the traditional Argentinean "empanadas" and beverages. At lunchtime, a delicious asado (barbecue) will be served using the finest quality Argentinean meat. Dessert is accompanied by a folklore show, which is followed by a demonstration of gaucho skills. We will then depart back to Buenos Aires and you can expect to arrive at your hotel at around 6 pm. Full day tour. Group excursion. Lunch included. Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel
Day 5

place Flight to Iguazu

Private transfer from your hotel to the airport to take your flight to Puerto Iguazu. Upon arrival, welcome by one of our guides and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax, walk around the village and explore the area.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Jardin de Iguazu
Day 6

place Brazil Falls & Birds Park

Pick up from your hotel to enjoy a half day excursion to the Brazilian waterfalls. The Iguassu Falls are the largest water system in the world due to its location in the middle of the Brazilian and Argentinian Jungle. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage, Iguazu offers many different and all unique landscapes. From the first balcony we'll witness a panoramic view of the Argentinean Falls, from where you can take wonderful pictures. Then after enjoying sweeping views of the 950 meter long curve of the falls on the Argentina side, we'll visit the falls on the Brazilian side. The walkway will lead us to the Floriano Fall gives the visitor a refreshing reception and a gorgeous panoramic view of the lower Iguazu River and the Devil’s Gorge Canyon, one of the biggest of the Falls. Due to its location, the Brazilian Side offers a unique point of view and a one of a kind occasion to take amazing pictures of the constant rainbow floating above the water, in the canyons.Then, you can go up the elevator and stairs to access the shopping and restaurant area on top of the balconies. As the the path includes many stairs, there is some degree of difficulty. After the excursion, your private guide will take you to the "Parque Das Aves" located just next to the Falls Park. Rare and colorful tropical birds fly in large nurseries integrated into the exuberant subtropical forest. Visitors have the opportunity to enter these nurseries to learn about the life of the birds. In addition to them, yacar s, anacondas, boas, tit monkeys and butterflies amaze visitors. Return to Puerto Iguazu (Argentina) in the evening. Private excursion. Full day tour. Brazil Falls Park entrance fee included. Birds Park entrance fee included. Passports are required to cross the border. Please confirm with your local embassy if you require a VISA to cross the border between Brazil and Argentina. If so, please acquire a VISA BEFORE the tour departure date.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Jardin de Iguazu
Day 7

place Argentina Falls Adventure

We recommend starting the tour early morning to be one of the first people at the park avoiding the crowds as much as possible. According to the time of the year (high or low tourist season) and our client’s physical conditions, our guides will make the best selection of which trail doing first. If these conditions are appropriate, the first circuit that we will a 4km (2.4 miles) flat hike to the Devil's Throat (so we can arrive there before the first crowds). Later we walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic "San Martin Fall” from where we have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls. We also include The Great Adventure!* After an 8 km truck ride, we arrive at the Puerto Macuco Base, which is 100 meters away from the Infirmary and Service Station, and 100 meters of stairs ahead is the floating platform where the second part of this ride begins. With motor-boats, we take visitors 6 km through the Canyon of the Iguassu River, until the falls, with 2 km of rapid rivers. After enjoying the view from the calm side of San Martin Island we sail to the “Tres Mosqueteros” waterfall, at that point, the Brazilian and Argentinean sides and the Devil’s Throat can be clearly appreciated. After that, we sail along the shore of the island until we get to the most exciting part where we face the San Martin waterfall, a wonderful and unforgettable experience, for it’s the largest waterfall any motor-boat can approach safely. *The "Gran Aventura" is NOT recommended to pregnant women, people with osteoporosis, neck or back problems, surgery, heart complaint. Minimum age is 12 years old. This is a group activity. Estimated duration: 2 hours. Private guide & transportation. National Park entrance fee included. Lunch NOT included. We recommend that you wear a good pair of trainers or walking shoes. Make sure you've got the necessary to protect your camera equipment from the water splash (bring plastic bags or rain covers)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Jardin de Iguazu
Day 8

place La Lorenza Reserve, a rainforest experience!

La Lorenza, Iguazu’s secret spot, is an ideal destination for nature lovers, birdwatchers, avid photographers and anyone looking to leave the doing world behind to simply surrender to the pleasure of contemplation. It is a small private reserve only 50 minutes away from the city of Iguazu, in the north eastern tip of Argentina. With tourism as an ally, its aim is to conserve a portion of the Atlantic Forest and the rich diversity contained in it. Located on the Paraná River across from Paraguay, the property is surrounded by the rainforest and small farms where local families live of the land.Today it has a wooden house and a deck, a privileged spot to chill after each excursion. A typical rural house is the perfect place to immerse ourselves in the local culture and the secrets of our national drink: Mate. Using our own hands, we will prepare this popular beverage, starting from scratch with the plant. While drinking Mate we will share its history and social codes that rule this tradition. Then, a short walk through the jungle leads us to the river coast, where the kayaks are waiting for us.The calm waters of the river are easy to paddle and invite us to meditate in silence while we perceive with all our senses the surrounding nature. Upon reaching the coast of La Lorenza, we start a 45-minute guided walk through the forest, which ends on our deck where a delicious lunch awaits us. In the afternoon a boat picks us up along the coast of the Paraná River to take us to Salto Yasy, the hidden gem of the area. Bathing in the river is safe and very enjoyable. This is an invitation to experience the joy of being immersed in this majestic natural setting. Estimated duration: from 9:00 am to 4.30 am. Level of difficulty: Easy. The hike includes a pronounced 150-meter slope (approximately 500 ft). Please let us know in advance if you have any health issues or suffer from allergies. This excursion is not recommended for children under the age of 8 nor pregnant women.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Jardin de Iguazu
Day 9

place Return to Buenos Aires & Tango Dinner

Pick up at the hotel and transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of day at leisure. In the evening, prepare yourself for an authentic Tango Show & Dinner. You will be picked up from the hotel to enjoy a memorable night out in Buenos Aires and experience the passion of the Argentine tango. Enjoy a show with live orchestras, professional dancers and singers as well as a delicious three-course dinner. After the show, you will be transferred back to the hotel. Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel
Day 10

place Departure Day

Enjoy one last morning in Buenos Aires and then prepare for your departure. A private driver will transfer you to the airport in time for your international flight. We hope you have enjoyed your vacations in our country and to see you again. Thank you for your trust and for giving us the opportunity to show you the best of Argentina! Have a safe flight and "buen viaje" 😊✈

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel
  • Jardin de Iguazu

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinner (1)

Not Included expand_less

  • Extras not mentioned in this itinerary.
  • Domestic flights.
  • Travel insurance.
  • International flights.
  • Guides, drivers or porter's gratuities.

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