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Argentina trip | Journey through unknown Argentina
This wonderful trip takes you to some of Argentina's beautiful gems. You start in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, from where you will travel to the extraordinary Iberá Wetlands. This vast wetland is full of wildlife, such as capybaras, giant anteaters, anacondas, crocodiles, and is a true bird paradise. Next on the programme is a visit to the unknown Saltos de Mocona, an unknown and pure nature reserve. Here you can also come into contact with the indigenous Guaraní culture. The trip concludes with a visit to the spectacular Iguazu Falls; an absolute highlight of the trip!
Travel programme
Travel overview
- Day 1 Flight to Argentina
- Day 2 Arrival in Buenos Aires, Palermo
- Day 3 Buenos Aires: culture
- Day 4 Free day in Buenos Aires
- Day 5 – 6 Start of self-drive tour to Esteros de Iberá
- Days 7–9 Saltos del Mocona
- Day 10–12 Iguazu Falls
- Day 13 Departure from Argentina
Arrival in Buenos Aires, Palermo
Today you’ll arrive in the bustling city of Buenos Aires. The city comprises various neighbourhoods, each with its own story and charm. You’ll be staying in the Palermo Hollywood neighbourhood for the next few nights. Palermo is home to extensive green parks and gardens. Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood have been on the up in recent years as nightlife districts, boasting excellent restaurants and cosy wine bars. You’ll also find luxury boutiques and designer shops there.
As you’ve just completed a night flight, we’ve arranged for an early check-in so that you can access your hotel room immediately upon arrival.
Later in the afternoon, a local guide will take you on a bike tour to the city’s most beautiful spots. Here, you’ll get to know the different neighbourhoods of vibrant Buenos Aires; a really enjoyable way to explore the city. Marvel at the rich history and diversity of this cosmopolitan city!
Included:
• Private transfer to your hotel with a guide
• Early check-in at your hotel
• Private guided city tour by bike, including an English-speaking guide
• Overnight stay including breakfast
Buenos Aires cultural
This day is dedicated to learning about Argentine culture and the best parrillas in Buenos Aires. Parrillas are Argentine restaurants offering the most traditional dishes. Through this Parrilla Tour, you can taste and experience authentic Porteño flavours. You will discover the restaurants where the locals go and learn more about Argentine culture and associated cuisine. The tour is in small-group format in order to meet other people during the relaxed and tasty tour.
Includes:
• Group parrilla tour including transport
• Overnight stay including breakfast
Free day in Buenos Aires
Today, you have the option of attending a spectacular tango show. You can choose between a classic tango show, Gala Tango, featuring absolute hits such as ‘Don’t Cry for Me Argentina’ and traditional costumes, or the exclusive Rojo Tango show, which features new works rather than classic numbers. Both shows are of a very high standard and have a luxurious atmosphere. Of course, there are plenty of other tango shows to choose from as well. Please ask us about the options.
Another great option is a visit to the Delta near Buenos Aires or a boat trip to Colonia in Uruguay. The Delta is known for its many waterways and is a delightful nature reserve just outside the city. Boat trips, art markets and the lush natural surroundings make it a popular day out.
Included:
• Accommodation including breakfast
Start self-drive to Esteros de Iberá
The coming days will be spent on a wonderful self-drive tour through lesser-known parts of Argentina. You’ll travel to Posadas by domestic flight. Here, you’ll collect your hire car and drive to your hotel near one of the world’s largest wetland deltas: Esteros de Iberá!
This unspoilt nature reserve, which covers approximately 13,000 square kilometres, is home to a rich biodiversity. You can spot numerous animal species there, including capybaras, caimans, marsh deer, foxes and the endangered maned wolf. The area is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 350 species of birds. The Iberá wetlands form an important ecological system that plays a crucial role in maintaining the region’s water balance.
Over the next few nights, you’ll be staying at a unique location on the edge of this beautiful nature reserve. The accommodation offers exclusive access to Laguna Valle. Your stay here is fully catered for, with excursions and meals included. You can take part in night safaris, boat trips, walks, horse riding or kayaking.
Included:
• Private transfer to the airport
• Domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Posadas
• Car hire
• Accommodation on a full-board basis, including activities organised by the lodge
Saltos del Mocona
You’ll continue on to La Misión Mocona, situated in the heart of the jungle. There are plenty of activities in the area to help you discover this special environment. For instance, you’ll find several beautiful small waterfalls here, such as Saltos de Mocona and Salto Yerbas, and you can also visit traditional Guaraní villages. Accompanied by a guide, you can, for example, go for a walk through the jungle or explore it on horseback. You can also take a tour to hidden waterfalls, go kayaking on the river, or travel by 4x4 to the surrounding reserves and protected areas.
During your stay, all meals and a number of activities are included, including a 4x4 safari trip to the Yaboty reserve and a boat trip on the Rio Uruguay.
Includes:
• Hire car
• Accommodation on a full-board basis, including a 4x4 safari and a floating trip on the Rio Uruguay
Iguazu falls
You’ll drive to the final destination of your trip: the impressive Iguazu Falls, situated at the tri-border area of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. The falls are a breathtaking spectacle of natural beauty. Amidst the lush rainforest, powerful cascades plunge down. Footbridges offer breathtaking views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where roaring water and colourful flora come together to create an unforgettable experience.
Over the next few days, you’ll explore the falls and the surrounding area at your own pace, whilst staying amidst the subtropical forest. The Argentine side of the falls is characterised by numerous walking trails that take you right up to the cascading water, between the streams and through the jungle, whilst the Brazilian side offers spectacular panoramic views of the various waterfalls.
On day 11, a canopy tour is on the programme! This adventurous tour lasts around 4 hours, during which you’ll enjoy a canopy ride, a walk through the jungle, suspension bridges and abseiling in the Iguazu jungle.
Tips from the Travel Specialist
* Please note that age restrictions apply to the canopy tour and that it is not suitable for everyone. Children under the age of 7 and people over the age of 65 are not permitted to take part in this activity.
Includes:
• Hire car
• Jungle Fly canopy tour on day 11
• Accommodation including breakfast
Accommodations
Hotel Clasico
Hotel Clasico is a nice city hotel located in the Palermo Hollywood district. This is a good neighbourhood where you can find many nice boutique shops and trendy restaurants. The hotel can advise you for the best places to eat and cultural places to visit. In the restaurant next to the hotel, a breakfast is served every morning and...
Hotel Clasico is a nice city hotel located in the Palermo Hollywood district. This is a good neighbourhood where you can find many nice boutique shops and trendy restaurants. The hotel can advise you for the best places to eat and cultural places to visit. The restaurant next to the hotel serves an a la carte breakfast every morning so you can start your day in lively Buenos Aires full of energy.
Your stay: 3 nights
Puerto Valle Hotel
Puerto Valle Hotel offers exclusive access to the rich biodiversity of Argentina's largest protected nature reserve, Esteros de Ibera. Offering a unique and careful blend of history, nature and local aspects, the hotel is a traditional 1868 Corrientes with spacious and warmly decorated rooms. A...
Puerto Valle Hotel offers exclusive access to the rich biodiversity of Argentina's largest protected nature reserve, Esteros de Ibera. Offering a unique and careful blend of history, nature and local aspects, the hotel is a traditional 1868 Corrientes with spacious and warmly decorated rooms. An estate of more than 14 hectares, carefully designed by renowned landscaper Carlos Thays, provides a home for both native and exotic plant species.
Positive impact
Your stay: 2 nights
La Mision Mocona
La Mision Mocona is a 30-hectare estate located on the banks of the Uruguay River and close to Moconá Falls. The accommodation offers different room types from Master Suites to Jungle Suites with picturesque river and/or jungle views. General facilities for guests include...
La Mision Mocona is a 30-hectare estate located on the banks of the Uruguay River and close to Moconá Falls. The accommodation offers different room types from Master Suites to Jungle Suites with picturesque views of the river and/or jungle. General facilities for guests include three swimming pools, the main building with a large living room with board games and free Wi-Fi. Various tours can also be booked from the lodge to explore the Los Saltos del Moconá area.
Your stay: 3 nights
La Reserva Virgin Lodge
This comfortable lodge, as the name suggests, is tucked away in a jungle-like setting about 10 minutes outside the centre of Puerto Iguazu. The hotel offers a shuttle service that can take you to and from the centre of Puerto Iguazu at set times so you have the opportunity to...
This comfortable lodge, as the name suggests, is tucked away in a jungle-like setting about 10 minutes outside the centre of Puerto Iguazu. The hotel offers a shuttle service that can take you to and from the centre of Puerto Iguazu at set times, giving you the opportunity to visit the more lively Puerto Iguazu for a bite to eat.
The hotel also features a restaurant where you can enjoy a bite to eat after an impressive day at Iguazu Falls or take a refreshing dip in the adjacent pool. The lodge has been built with great attention to conservation with some of the trees surrounding the lodge being as much as 400 years old.
Your stay: 3 nights
Experiences
Parrilla tour in Buenos Aires
Parrillas are Argentine restaurants offering the most traditional dishes. Most visitors to Buenos Aires dine only at the most touristy parrillas published in guidebooks and miss out on some of the city's finest parillas. To taste the authentic Porteño flavours and...
Parrillas are Argentine restaurants offering the most traditional dishes. Most visitors to Buenos Aires dine only at the most touristy parrillas published in guidebooks and miss out on some of the city's finest parillas. To taste and experience authentic Porteño flavours, take a Parrilla Tour. You will discover the restaurants where the locals go and learn about Argentine culture and its cuisine. During the tour, you will visit several authentic local restaurants where you will taste traditional dishes and excellent Argentine wines. The guide will explain all about the food combined with the history of the neighbourhood. You will also visit one of the best artisanal "heladerias" (ice cream parlours) in Buenos Aires.
Destinations
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is undoubtedly one of South America’s most popular cities, a metropolis with a strong identity of its own and a population of over 10 million. Visitors are treated to a wide range of attractions. In the ‘Microcentro’, you’ll find stately buildings, shopping boulevards and, of course, landmarks such as ‘la Casa Rosada’ and ‘Avenida 9 de Julio’ with its towering obelisk. In the old neighbourhoods of ‘La Boca’ and ‘San Telmo’, you can soak up the atmosphere of days gone by, when Italian and Spanish immigrants in search of a better life settled here in the late 19th century. La Boca actually offers the traveller just two streets that are somewhat touristy, and yet you simply must see the colourful little houses here. Of course, Buenos Aires is also known as the birthplace of Queen Máxima and Pope Francis.
San Telmo is the neighbourhood of antique shops and tango performances. It was in these neighbourhoods that this seductive dance originated. In the upmarket ‘Recoleta’ district, alongside exclusive shops and beautiful buildings, you’ll find the spectacular Recoleta Cemetery. Among others, Evita has her mausoleum here.
Palermo is home to extensive green parks and gardens. Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood have been on the up in recent years as nightlife districts with excellent restaurants and cosy wine bars. You’ll also find luxury boutiques and designer shops there.
Buenos Aires’ newest district, Puerto Madero, is certainly worth a visit; the old warehouses now serve as shops and restaurants, and amongst the modern buildings, the city’s architects have preserved large cranes and important historic buildings from the former harbour as monuments.
Buenos Aires Province
Located in the Pampa lowlands of Argentina, Buenos Aires province, meaning 'good air', is the country's largest province. Although the province bears the same name as the city of Buenos Aires, it does not include it. The current provincial capital is La Plata, a thriving cosmopolitan city. The province offers spectacularly beautiful natural landscapes, including a stunning Atlantic coast, numerous rivers, sparkling lagoons and the Sierra de la Ventana mountain range. Visitors can explore the cities of Mar del Plata, La Costa Partido, Villa Gesell and Miramar. Sample a range of exceptional wines along Argentina's world-famous wine route; and enjoy a trip to a gaucho ranch to experience the life of the gaucho, with traditional music, dancing, delicious food and horse riding. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the world's best Argentine beef in one of the many steakhouses scattered across the province.
Pampas
Those who think of Argentina almost certainly think of the Pampa with its gauchos (South American cowboys), horses and empty plains. Just outside bustling Buenos Aires, this part of Argentina begins. Here you will find the typical Argentine gauchos and you can possibly take part in various activities such as horseback riding, carriage rides, cycling or just walking around the beautiful terrain. You will also enjoy typical Argentine meals and the sport Polo in this area.
Argentina
Ibera Wetlands
The Ibera Wetlands are characterised by its many marshes, lagoons, lakes and fens. Covering an area of 15,000 km², these swamps are one of the largest in the world and one of the most important freshwater reservoirs in South America! This area is home to many types of wildlife such as several species of caiman including the Yacaré, but you will also encounter many Capybara. It is also a very bird-rich area where more than 350 bird species live.
Northeast Argentina
Northeast Argentina includes the provinces of Misiones, Corrientes and Entre Ríos. But is also home to one of the world's most beautiful waterfalls - the Iguazu Falls. This beautiful area is crossed by the meandering Iguazu, Parana and Uruguay rivers, vast wetlands alive with a variety of birds and a host of vibrant cities. Visitors can explore the colonial architecture of Santa Fe, visit the stylish city of Corrientes and discover the capital Posadas, which serves as the gateway resting place of Jesuit missions. There are also a variety of beautiful national parks in the northeast, home to a variety of wildlife. Other popular attractions include: Mocona Falls and the serene wetlands of Esteros del Ibera.
El Soberbio
El Soberbio is located on the banks of the beautiful Uruguay River in the province of Misiones in northeastern Argentina. It is a small, picturesque village known for its tranquillity in the heart of a beautiful natural area. Situated among native forest, citronella fields and abundant rivers, pools and waterfalls, the town's location appeals to outdoor enthusiasts and action lovers. They can look forward to ample opportunities for 4x4 excursions and safaris, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, boating , kayaking, canoeing and swimming in the river. Must-sees include the fascinating Papel Misionero nature and culture reserve and the huge waterfalls in Mocona Provincial Park.
Puerto Iguazu
Iguazu is the world's largest set of waterfalls and is located in northern Argentina, in a border triangle of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. In addition, the Iguazu Falls are the world's most powerful waterfalls. Nowhere else in the world does such a huge mass of water fall down simultaneously. The falls lie in the middle of a green jungle full of monkeys, toucans and caimans. Long before the Spanish and Portuguese colonised the area, the Guarani Indians lived in this region. 'Iguazu' in Guarani language means big water. This beautiful waterfall marks the confluence of the Iguazu River in Argentina and the Parana River in Brazil. A popular tourist destination, it attracts visitors from all over the world to visit Iguazu National Park and its breathtaking waterfalls.
Iguazu Falls
Foz do Iguazu, the world's largest set of waterfalls, is located in northern Argentina, in a border triangle of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. The Iguazu Falls are the world's most powerful waterfalls. There is nowhere else in the world where such a huge mass of water falls down simultaneously. The falls lie in the middle of a green jungle full of monkeys, toucans and caimans. Long before the Spanish and Portuguese colonised the area, the Guarani Indians lived in this region. 'Iguazu' in Guarani language means big water. This magnificent waterfall marks the confluence of the Iguazu River in Argentina and the Parana River in Brazil.
Argentina trip | Journey through unknown Argentina
We offer the described trip from €4,465 per person.
The price is indicative and is subject to factors including availability and travel dates.
Included
• Domestic flights as specified in ‘your itinerary’ with a 15 kg baggage allowance
• 11 nights’ accommodation in good-quality, atmospheric properties
• All meals as specified in ‘your itinerary’
• Hire car, Ford Ranger or similar model, including insurance and permit for crossing the Brazilian border
• All necessary private transfers as specified
• All excursions as listed in ‘your itinerary’, including the Buenos Aires parrilla tour, 4x4 safari, Iberá Wetlands and Iguazu Falls canopy tour
• Entrance fees to national parks for scheduled excursions
• Booking fees (€50)
Positive impact of your trip:
• A contribution of €50 per person towards a positive impact via the Avila Foundation
• Our local partner in Argentina donates to the Fundacion Escolares foundation, which is committed to the development of schools in remote areas of the country
• Buenos Aires cycle tour
• Stay in Puerto Valle in the Esteros del Iberá
Not included
• Intercontinental flights
• Room category upgrade
• Travel and/or cancellation insurance
• Tourist tax in, amongst others, Buenos Aires and Iguazu (to be paid on arrival at the hotel)
• Additional baggage allowance for domestic flights
• Seat reservations on flights
• Personal expenses/tips
• Local car hire costs, such as administration fees, parking charges, tolls, fuel and excess waiver
• Meals not specified and optional excursions
• Contribution to the emergency fund (€2.50 per booking)
• SGR contribution (€5 per person)