Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Patagonia
Argentina in 12 Days • 9 Nights in Destination
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An essential tour of Argentina, discover the diversity of this South American country from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires to the mighty Iguazu Falls and the captivating scenery of Patagonia!
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Accommodation: 9 Nights
Itinerary
Travel to the home of the tango and get to know the elegant neighbourhoods and exquisite gastronomy of Buenos Aires. Fall in love with nature at the Iguazu Falls, where the powerful waterfalls captivate your senses. Discover Patagonia in El Calafate and visit the famous Perito Moreno located in this land of glaciers and spectacular landscapes.
Arrival at yor departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Buenos Aires. Night on board.
Important: 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.
Arrive in Buenos Aires, a sprawling city, full of colonial architecture and vibrant culture. Transfer to the hotel and spend the day getting to know this exciting city at your leisure. Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.
If you want to have the hotel room available before 2:00 p.m., you can add early check-in with an additional cost. In case you are interested, you will be able to see the price and do the upsell in the next step of the purchase process.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day on an included tour exploring the charming corners of the city. The city is known as the birthplace of the Tango. Explore the contrasting neighbourhoods: the colourful houses of La Boca, the culture of La Recoleta, the old town, San Telmo or the young, vibrant neighbourhood of Puerto Madero. Overnight stay at 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.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight to El Calafate, a town near the edge of the unique region of Southern Patagonia, and home to the huge 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 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.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Journey to Perito Moreno, the most famous glacier in the world. On arrival, enjoy an included tour at Los Glaciares National Park to view Lake Argentino, Argentina´s biggest freshwater lake and visit 'the curve of sighs.' From here it is possible to contemplate El Perito Moreno. Stroll along the walkways in front of the glacier to see this spectacular ice mass from different perspectives. Overnight in El Calafate.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, exploring the surroundings at your own pace or simply relaxing and enjoying the facilities of your hotel. You'll be captivated by the landscapes of this abundant region. If you want to know more about the glaciers, head to the Glaciarium Patagonian Ice Museum! Alternatively, we recommend an optional Glacier Cruise or an excursion to a traditional Estancia.* Overnight stay in El Calafate.
*Optional Glacier Cruise: Begin with a navigation along the North Arm of Lake Argentino. After crossing the Boca del Diablo towards the Upsala Channel, arrive at the Spegazzini Base where you can enjoy the incomparable views of Glacier Bay and explore on foot.
*Optional Estancia 25 de Mayo Excursion: The Quincho Asador Parrilla, located in the centre of La Estancia 25 de Mayo, is the perfect place to experience authentic Argentian culture! Relax and contemplate the landscapes at the foot of the Cerro Calafate.
Please note: you can only choose one of the optional excursions on this day.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Patagonia 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.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day tour on the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls. Discover one of the greatest creations of Mother Nature from the green train which transports you to two trails. Start on the upper trail following 800 metres of suspended walkways and a view of the falls from above. Then continue to the lower trail and discover the suspended footbridges alongside the falls. We suggest our optional excursion which will take you on a boat right under the waterfalls to get an up-close perspective of the falls.* Overnight in Iguazu.
NOTE: National Park entrance fees are not included.
* Optional Excursion Iguazu Great Adventure: Enter the jungle by the Yacaratiá trail in trucks specially designed for this environment. This 5 kms long stretch ends at Puerto Macuco. At its dock, board a boat that sails in the Lower Iguazu River for as long as 6 kms, heading towards the waterfalls area, enjoying plentiful rapids. 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, the second in dimension and the hugest any boat may face. If you choose to take the optional, it will replace a part of the included tour on this day.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Take an included excursion to the waterfalls on the Brazilian side of the border for a different perspective of this wonder of nature and for a chance to see some unforgettable panoramic views of the thundering falls and the lush landscapes that surround them. Return to the Argentinian side for your overnight stay in Iguazu.
NOTE: National Park entrance fees are not included.
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Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to return to the capital today. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board a flight back to Buenos Aires. Arrive, transfer to your hotel and depending on your arrival time, spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the culture and sights of this vibrant capital city. The city's abundant museums and galleries are a brilliant way to learn more about Argentinian culture. We recommend the Eva Peron museum, an important figure in Argentine history. Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.
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Breakfast at the hotel. After an unforgettable adventure through the landscapes and cultures of Argentina, it's time to head home. At the indicated time transfer to the airport to catch a flight back to the UK. Night on board.
Arrive in UK/Ireland and end your trip.
Included activity for day 3
Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
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Buenos Aires City Tour
Set off on a 3-hour city tour of Buenos Aires today! Visit the glamorous neighborhoods of Recoleta and Palermo and see Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and explore Puerto Madero, San Telmoa and the La Boca neighborhood.
Included activity for day 5
Duration 08:00h Approx. Pick up time: 09:00 Approx
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Full-Day Perito Moreno Excursion
Explore Perito Moreno, the most famous glacier in the world! Start by navigating the Patagonian Andean forest, stopping at the Curva de los Suspiros viewpoint. Afterwards, admire the grandeur of the glacier from the walkways..
Included activity for day 8
Duration 09:00h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx
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Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls Excursion
Spend the day exploring the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls, including the Devil's Throat viewpoint and walk along a series of footbridges to get up close to the thundering falls!
Included activity for day 9
Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx
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Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls Excursion
Experience the beauty of the Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side of the border! Explore the beautiful visit Iguazu River Canyon Iguazu Park, take in the views from Salto Floreano viewpoint and visit Iguazu River Canyon.
Suggested activity for day 3
Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
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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.
Suggested activity for day 4
Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
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Dinner at Asador La Tablita
La Tablita, Patagonian tradition since 1968, 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.
Suggested activity for day 6 in El Calafate
Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 16:30 Approx
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Estancia 25 de Mayo Dinner with Performance
Visit Estancia 25 de Mayo, a countryside retreat to learn about rural living in Argentina and take part in a range of activities such as sheep herding and folkloric dance and enjoy dinner with a live traditional performance.
Suggested activity for day 6
Duration 10:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
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Calafate Glaciers Navigation Cruise
Begin with a navigation along the North Arm of Lake Argentino. After crossing the Boca del Diablo towards the Upsala Channel, arrive at the Spegazzini Base where you can enjoy the incomparable views of Glacier Bay and explore on foot.
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Departure from the main UK/Ireland airports.
International flight: UK/Ireland - Buenos Aires - UK/Ireland.
Internal flights: Buenos Aires - El Calafate - Iguazú - Buenos Aires. *
Train to the Devils Throat waterfall.
9 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
9 Breakfasts.
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
Visits as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.
Air taxes and fuel-surcharge.
ATOL Protection.
Specialized guide for each excursion, region or city
National Park entrance fees, tourist citytax, drinks, tips and anything not mentioned in the Price Includes section.
*Entrance fees to the 'Iguazú National Park' in Brazil are not included.
*Entrance fees to the all national parks in Argentina are not included. Keep in mind that these fees must be paid in cash (USD or pesos).
See important notes
If your destination is in the USA or Canada, or if your selected flights to a different destination have connections in the USA or Canada, it is mandatory to have an ESTA (for USA) or an eTA (for Canada) before travelling.
ESTA: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
eTA: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html
* Documentation of the internal flights will either be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your trip or delivered to you on arrival at your destination. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.
Maximum checked baggage limit on internal flights is 15kg.
Useful information Argentina
Entry requirements
Passport must be valid at time of entry. One passport page required.
Visa
No visa is required to enter the country if you are staying less than 90 days.
Currency
Argentine Peso.
Language
Spanish.
Electricity
220 V.
Health
Vaccination against Yellow Fever is recommended in the case of prolonged travel to areas where there is a high risk of exposure to mosquitoes. Travelers over 60 years must consult their doctor as the Yellow Fever vaccine can have serious side effects.
Time zone
UTC - 03:00.
Other useful information
Mate is a national symbol that is associated with hospitality and social gathering.
Tourist Office website
https://www.argentina.travel/
Offer conditions
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category.
The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +44 20 8068 3176 or via our contact form.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
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