Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive at Buenos Aires airport and head to your hotel in the city center. The day is yours to wander around the cafes, parks, and different neighborhoods at your own pace. By evening, you'll head out to a special Argentine dinner where you'll make empanadas, taste local wines, and have five courses of traditional dishes before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Five course Argentine dinner experience including wine-base cocktail and Patagonia trout tartar, empanadas with beef stew or capresse filling, traditional Argentine cuts, 200g tenderloin with roasted vegetables, dessert tasting with sweets and cheeses, mate tasting and alfajores class with dulce de leche mousse)
Included Activities
- Argentine Dinner Experience with wine cocktail and Patagonia trout tartar, empanadas with beef stew or capresse filling, traditional Argentine cuts, 200g tenderloin with roasted vegetables, dessert tasting with sweets and cheeses, mate tasting and dulce de leche mousse class
Optional Activities
- Explore Buenos Aires French-style cafes
- Visit open green areas
- Sample Italian ice cream
Landmarks/POIs Buenos Aires - Day 2
Buenos Aires to Iguazu
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Buenos Aires airport for your domestic flight to Iguazu. Once you land, you'll go to your hotel and then head to the Brazilian side of the falls in the early afternoon. You'll see the 275 waterfalls with panoramic views from the front, and there's an elevator that gets you near Floriano fall for a closer look. You'll get back to your hotel in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Brazilian Side of the Falls with Spanish/English speaking guide - 175,000 hectare National Park with panoramic views of 275 waterfalls and wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls - Brazilian Side Floriano Fall - Day 3
Iguazu
This day focuses on the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls. You'll walk the Devil's Throat circuit to experience the views and sounds up close, then move through the Upper circuit where you can see smaller falls and islands in the Iguazu River delta. The Lower circuit has walkways and bridges that let you get views from right below the falls. You'll return to your hotel later in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Argentinian Side of the Falls with Spanish/English speaking guide - Devil's Throat Circuit including Upper circuit with panoramic views and Lower circuit with walkways and bridges
Optional Activities
- The Great Adventure - Jungle trek through Yacaratía Trail (5 km vehicular route), descent 100 meters to dock, boat ride 6 km up the Lower Iguazú river gorge towards waterfall area and base of Tres Mosqueteros waterfall, approach Salto San Martín (second largest fall), rejoin walkway system through Lower Circuit
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls - Argentine Side Devil's Throat Tres Mosqueteros Waterfall Salto San Martín - Day 4
Iguazu to Bariloche
You'll transfer to the airport based on your flight time and take your domestic flight to Bariloche, which likely includes a stop in Buenos Aires. After you arrive and get to your hotel, the rest of the day is free. It's a good time to start getting a feel for this charming Patagonian city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore San Carlos de Bariloche
Landmarks/POIs San Carlos de Bariloche - Day 5
Bariloche
You'll take a half-day city tour of San Carlos de Bariloche this morning. The drive follows Avenida Exequiel Bustillo along Lake Nahuel Huapi with several stops to take in the landscape. You'll go to Cerro Campanario where you can optionally take the liftchair up to see the surrounding lakes, islands, and peaks. Then you'll continue to Llao Llao Peninsula to visit the historic Llao Llao hotel, crossing bridges over lagoons and rivers on your way back to the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Small Circuit in Bariloche half-day city tour with Spanish/English speaking guide - drive along Avenida Exequiel Bustillo bordering Lake Nahuel Huapi, visit Cerro Campanario and Llao Llao Peninsula with historic Llao Llao hotel
Optional Activities
- Cerro Campanario liftchair ticket to top for views of surrounding lakes, islands and peaks
- Victoria Island and Myrtle Forest Navigation excursion
Landmarks/POIs Cerro Campanario Lake Nahuel Huapi Llao Llao Hotel Llao Llao Peninsula - Day 6
Bariloche
After breakfast, you have the whole day to explore San Carlos de Bariloche with various excursions available in the area. You could go rafting on the rivers or trekking in the mountains. One popular choice is visiting Cerro Tronador, which is the highest point in Nahuel Huapi National Park, so you'll want to think about what appeals to you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cerro Tronador and Ventisquero Negro excursion - 45 km drive on National Route 40 South through Pampa de Huenuleo and along Lake Gutiérrez, crossing Pilmayen and Melgarejo streams, walking along Lake Mascardi shores, Isla Corazón viewpoint, Cerro Los Emparedados, upper Manso River, Pampa Linda viewpoint, Vuriloches valley, shaded forest, Ventisquero Negro glacier, Cerro Tronador summit (3,454 meters) with three peaks (International, Argentine, Chilean)
- Rafting on river
- Trekking in mountains
Landmarks/POIs Cerro Tronador Ventisquero Negro Nahuel Huapi National Park Lake Mascardi Pampa Linda - Day 7
Bariloche to Buenos Aires
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Bariloche and head to the airport for your domestic flight back to Buenos Aires. When you land, you'll transfer to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is free, so you can relax or check out whatever interests you in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Buenos Aires - Day 8
Buenos Aires
You'll take a half-day introduction to Buenos Aires that mixes driving with some light walking. The tour covers the city's most iconic spots including Plaza de Mayo and La Boca neighborhood, where you'll get out and explore on foot. In the evening, you'll head to a tango and dinner show before returning to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Tango Show at La Ventana)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Buenos Aires (3.00/3.30 hours) with Spanish/English speaking guide - tour of iconic areas and districts including Plaza de Mayo and La Boca neighborhood
- Dinner Tango Show at La Ventana
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Mayo La Boca La Ventana - Day 9
Buenos Aires
This day is completely free for you to explore Buenos Aires on your own terms. You can go back to places from yesterday's tour, check out neighborhoods you've been curious about, or just wander around and find what catches your eye at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full Day Ranch in San Antonio de Areco - experience classic Argentinian Creole style stay with demonstrations of uses, customs, skills and Creole sports, reception with cheeses, empanadas and Argentine wines, Creole barbecue lunch in the open air
Landmarks/POIs San Antonio de Areco - Day 10
Buenos Aires
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport at your scheduled time. Tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
