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From the Iguazu Falls to Patagonia

Argentina in 11 Days, 9 Nights in Destination

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The ideal trip for those short on time who want to experience the diverse landscapes of Argentina! Explore the vibrant capital, come face-to-face with the Iguazu Falls and see the Perito Moreno glacier in El Calafate.

Trip Highlights

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    Argentinian Patagonia
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    Barrio La Boca
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    Buenos Aires
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    El Calafate
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    Iguazu Falls
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    Perito Moreno
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    San Telmo

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  1. All flights

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  3. All transfers

  4. Activities

  5. Breakfast only

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  1. Departures available until July 2025

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  3. Solo travelers from + $910

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  • Accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
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Accommodation: 9 Nights

Itinerary

Travel to the home of the tango and get to know the elegant neighborhoods and exquisite gastronomy of Buenos Aires. Fall in love with nature at the Iguazu Falls, where the power of nature will captivate your senses! Discover Patagonia in El Calafate and visit the famous Perito Moreno located in this land of epic landscapes and ancient glaciers!

1st Day: US - Night on board
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It's time to set off on an adventure to Argentina! Arrive at your US departure airport ready to check in for a flight to Buenos Aires. Night on board. 

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.

2nd Day: Buenos Aires
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Touch down in Buenos Aires, a sprawling city, full of colonial architecture and vibrant, Argentinan culture! Transfer to the hotel, get settled in and spend the remainder of the day getting to know this exciting city at your leisure! Check out its atmospheric tango clubs, excellent restaurants and bustling shopping streets. 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.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kenton Palace Buenos Air... or similar
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686 Reviews

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3rd Day: Buenos Aires
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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.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kenton Palace Buenos Air... or similar
tripadvisor rating

686 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Buenos Aires City Tour

Light

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Optional
Dinner & Tango Show

Light

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4th Day: Buenos Aires - Calafate
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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.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Sent or similar
tripadvisor rating

36 Reviews

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Activities

Optional
Dinner at Asador La Tablita

Light

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5th Day: El Calafate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Journey to the amazing Perito Moreno, the most famous glacier in the world, on a full-day excursion. The only advancing glacier in the world, begin the day with a walk through the Patagonian Andean forest, stopping at the Curva de los Suspiros viewpoint to take in your first sighting of the Perito Moreno! Next, walk also a series of walkways to approach the glacier up-close and take in the panoramic views of this wonder of nature. If you are lucky, you may even see blocks of ice breaking from the glacier and plummeting into Lake Argentino below! A truly unforgettable experience and a highlight of any trip to Patagonia! At the end of the day, return to your hotel and overnight stay in El Calafate.

NOTE: Although there is a bar in the park, we recommend bringing a box lunch on excursions to avoid wasting valuable time in the park (you can request it at your hotel one day in advance, at an additional cost).

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Sent or similar
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36 Reviews

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Activities

included
Full-Day Perito Moreno Excursion

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6th Day: 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.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Sent or similar
tripadvisor rating

36 Reviews

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Activities

Optional
Calafate Glaciers Navigation Cruise

Moderate

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Estancia 25 de Mayo Dinner with Performance

Light

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7th Day: El Calafate - Iguazú
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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.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
El Pueblito Iguazú or similar
tripadvisor rating

617 Reviews

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8th Day: Iguazú Falls
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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.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
El Pueblito Iguazú or similar
tripadvisor rating

617 Reviews

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Activities

included
Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls Excursion

Moderate

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Optional
Iguazu Great Adventure Excursion

Challenging

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9th Day: Iguazú Falls
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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.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
El Pueblito Iguazú or similar
tripadvisor rating

617 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls Excursion

Moderate

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10th Day: Iguazú Falls - Buenos Aires
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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.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kenton Palace Buenos Air... or similar
tripadvisor rating

686 Reviews

See our full selection
11th Day: Buenos Aires - Night on board
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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 US. Night on board.

Included activities

Included
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This activity ends at the center so that the rest of your day can be spent walking around the city.

Buenos Aires City Tour

Included activity for day 3 in Buenos Aires

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.

Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Light

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Share service.You can find toilets and a cafeteria at the beginning of the walkways. There are different paths with different degrees of difficulty, the guide will tell you about them so that you can choose which ones to visit.

Full-Day Perito Moreno Excursion

Included activity for day 5 in Perito Moreno

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.

Duration 08:00h Approx. Pick up time: 09:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Active

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Shared service

Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls Excursion

Included activity for day 8 in Iguazu Falls

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!

Duration 09:00h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx

Physical rating:

Moderate

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Shared service

Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls Excursion

Included activity for day 9 in Iguazu Falls

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.

Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx

Physical rating:

Moderate

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
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Unguided activity.

Dinner & Tango Show

Suggested activity for day 3 in Buenos Aires

Take part in an immersive evening of Argentine cuisine and performance as you feast on a traditional dinner while watching a tango show.

Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 20:00

Physical rating:

Light

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Dinner at Asador La Tablita

Suggested activity for day 4 in El Calafate

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.

Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Light

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Optional

Calafate Glaciers Navigation Cruise

Suggested activity for day 6 in El Calafate

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.

Duration 10:00h Approx. Pick up time: 07:00

Physical rating:

Moderate

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Optional
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Please note that this activity only operates from September to April.

Estancia 25 de Mayo Dinner with Performance

Suggested activity for day 6 in El Calafate

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.

Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 16:30 Approx

Physical rating:

Light

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The price includes

  • Included in all our trips. more information
  • Departure from main US airports.
  • International flights: US - Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires - US.
  • Internal flights: Buenos Aires - El Calafate - Iguazú - Buenos Aires. *
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  • 9 nights accommodation in Charm & Superior category hotels.
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  • 9 breakfasts.
  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Visits as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.
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  • Air taxes and fuel-surcharge.
  • Specialized guide for each excursion, region or city
*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

National Park entrance fees *, drinks, tips and anything not mentioned in the Price Includes section. City tax is paid directly at the hotel at check out.

* 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).

* Documentation of the internal flights will be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your departure date. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.

The maximum checked baggage limit on internal flights is 15kg.

IMPORTANT. As of April 2024, it will be mandatory to present a visa to enter Brazil. It is recommended to contact the Brazilian authorities in your country to arrange them before your trip.

  • 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/

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.

If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

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