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Best of Argentina

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Best of Argentina

Begin your Argentinean adventure with a city tour of Buenos Aires and evening enjoy a tango show and dinner
Admire the imposing Perito Moreno glacier upclose by boat and from the surrounding walkways.
Visit one of the natural wonders of the world at Iguazu with a guided tour taking in both sides of the falls.
Enjoy a full day wine tasting tour during your stay in Mendoza allowing you to try some of Argentina's famous wine
Direct flights with British Airways from London Heathrow (regional departures also available
Itinerary can be tailor-made to your requirements

Explore the best Argentina has to offer on this two week trip.

Explore Argentina from north to south on this two week tour of the country. Begin your holiday with a couple of nights in Buenos Aires, Argentina's lively capital. From here fly to the wilderness of Patagonia where you will spend a day exploring the majestic Perito Moreno glacier, one of the few remaining advancing glaciers in the world. Continue from Patagonia to the wine lands of Mendoza and enjoy a full day wine tasting at several top winery's. Finish with a couple of days at the Iguazu Falls one of the world's natural wonders spanning the Argentinean and Brazilian border.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires

Arrival into Buenos Aires

Arrival into Buenos Aires, then private transfer to your hotel. You have the rest of the day to relax or to begin exploring Buenos Aires.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 2: Plaza de Armas and La Boca

Half day city tour

The tour starts from what is the second and most definitive capital of the area named Plaza de Armas in 1580 and today known as Plaza de Mayo, the historical, political and cultural center of the city. From the Plaza, we start the tour going down Avenida de Mayo, one of the most interesting urban developments of the city with its variety of architectural styles, wide avenues and spacious green areas which balance out the vertiginous rhythm of the city. The tour continues all the way to the neighbourhood of San Telmo, one of the oldest in the city, settled at the end of the 19th century by aristocratic families. Going further south, arrive at the picturesque and colourful port neighbourhood of La Boca, with its famous street “Caminito” whose buildings and customs reflect the influence of European settlers that arrived at its shores during the XIX century.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 3: Buenos Aires Tango show

Evening Tango show and dinner

Free day. In the evening enjoy a typical Tango show and dinner at the Esquina Carlos Gardel. The tango is the music of Buenos Aires. It originated in the 1880 ghettos which were populated by Italian and Spanish immigrants, Africans and gauchos. The tango rose from a mix of Cuban and Spanish rhythms, some polka, and according to some, also a bit of African music. At “Esquina Carlos Gardel” one can enjoy excellent cuisine and an art noveau style of decor which faithfully recreates the sophistication of the most luxurious salons of the time. At midnight return to the hotel.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 4: Travel to El Calafate

Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Private transfer to the domestic airport in Buenos Aires for your flight to El Calafate in the south of Argentina. On arrival at El Calafate you are met and taken by private transfer to your new hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 5: Perito Moreno Glacier

Perito Moreno Glacier excursion

Early morning departure from your hotel towards the Perito Moreno glacier, one of the highlights of any visit to Argentina. This natural wonder is located 80km from the city of El Calafate, and on route you will pass Lago Argentino and cross the Patagonian steppe. On arrival at the glacier you enjoy a walking tour along the boardwalks in front of the glacier where you can admire the wall of the glacier which reaches up to 60m above the lake. The glacier itself stretches back almost 30kms and it is one of the few glaciers in the world which is still advancing. After exploring the boardwalks you board a boat allowing you to see and hear the glacier from a completely different perspective. Afterwards return to your hotel.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 6: Day at leisure at El Calafate

Day of leisure

Free day in El Calafate.

Overnight at Kosten Aike. Standard room.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 7: Travel to Mendoza

Flight from El Calafate to Mendoza via Buenos Aires

Private transfer to El Calafate airport for your flight to Mendoza. On arrival you are met and taken to your new hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 8: Mendoza wine tour

Full day Wine Tour

Mendoza is home to excellent wineries but also an important industry of olive oil. It’s because of this our tour is designed to share and teach about these two products through important winemakers and olive oil producers located in the zones of Luján de Cuyo and Maipú. The tour begins in the morning, collecting you from your hotels in Mendoza as we head to our first visit, the prestigious winery of Don Manuel Villafañe where we will taste our first wines. From here, we will head to visit a family-owned olive oil factory, Pasrai, for a taste of flavors including olive oils, olive pastes and sundried tomatoes, accompanied by homemade breads. Our next tour and tasting takes place at the winery of Luigi Bosca followed by a picnic.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Day at leisure in Mendoza

Day of leisure

Mendoza is one of the sunniest cities in Argentina with around 320 days of sunshine a year. Sit back and relax by your pool while soaking in the views of the Andes mountains, or explore the tree lined streets of Mendoza.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 10: Travel to Iguazu Falls

Flight from Mendoza to Iguazu Falls

Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu. On arrival you are met and taken by private transfer to your new hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 11: Argentinian and Brazilian Iguazu Falls

Full day Argentinean and Brazilian side of the falls excursion

Today you visit both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the falls. Your full day excursion starts with the Argentinian side of the falls; on arrival at the national park you board a small train which takes you to the different pathways allowing you to see the falls from different angles. One of the walkways takes you to the ‘Devils Throat’ allowing you to get up close with the falls and experience their raw power. After exploring the Argentinian side you are transported across the border into Brazil where you will now see the falls from a new perspective. Enjoy a trail along the side of the Iguazu river with views to some of the 275 different falls which make up the Iguazu falls finishing at a lookout point with a wonderful panorama of the falls.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 11: Argentinian and Brazilian Iguazu Falls

Day 12: Departure back to the U.K.

Departure for the UK

Transfer from the hotel across the border for your flight from Foz do Iguazu to Sao Paulo and connect with your onward flight.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Hotels

Buenos Aires

Mine

Iguazu

Loi Suites Iguazu

Mendoza

Lares de Chacras

Pricing

All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
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Important Info

Important info

Documentation - It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. We regret that we cannot accept liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If failure to have all necessary travel and other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

Visas - British Passport holders may be required to obtain a visa prior to arrival or may be required an electronic visa or via on arrival. We recommend you check the official embassy or consulate website of the country/countries you are planning to visit. This information can change from time to time. If flying with a US carrier or flying via the US with any airline, you will be required to hold an ESTA under the Visa Waiver Programme - even if you are not stopping in the USA. This will be your responsibility to obtain.

Vaccination - Please check with your doctor or health professional on the type of vaccinations you may require to travel to Brazil and ensure that you give enough time before departure to undergo any course of vaccination/medication required. For the most up to date travel information and advice

Inclusions

International return flights including all taxes,
Service of an English speaking professional guide in each region/city,
All ground transport in a car or boat,
Airport transfers as per the itinerary,
All entrance fees to include local government taxes and additional flights where indicated as per the itinerary.
Meal plan as per the itinerary

Exclusions