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Argentina Highlights in 12 days: Buenos Aires, Southern Patagonia & Iguazu Falls

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Duration

12 days

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

0 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Explore Argentina’s most featured destinations on this 12-day inclusive tour visiting Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate and Ushuaia; the southernmost city in the world. On this tour you will visit our most renowned national parks which showcase natural wonders such as the Perito Moreno Glacier, the Iguazu Falls, the Beagle Channel and so much more! Explore beautiful Buenos Aires, our marvelous cosmopolitan city, in our half-day city tour and tango show. This tour is a once in a lifetime experience you would not want to miss!

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at the time of booking for all participants.
IMPORTANT: In order to visit the Brazilian side of the falls on day 2, passengers must arrive into Iguazu at 11:30 a.m. OR earlier. On day 4, we recommend arriving into Buenos Aires not later than 4:00 p.m. so that we can pick you up at about 6 p.m. for your tango show. On day 11, we suggest you book a flight out of El Calafate in the evening or afternoon so you make the most of your stay in that destination. If you would prefer to spend that day in Buenos Aires, you can totally book a morning flight instead.
A current valid passport will be required to cross the international border with Brazil. Please, keep your passport handy and make sure to meet Brazil's entry and travel requirements prior to reaching border control.
Hotel accommodation categories are based on service and comfort standards, not star ratings.
All special requirements must be advised at the time of booking.
In June the Trekking & Paddling tour does not operate so we replace it for a different one of your choice.

Pickup

For customers, please contact us in this number: +54 9 11 5720 9905 • You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler • Brazil requires that most tourists have a visa to visit the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. Please check with the Brazilian Consulate to ensure that you have the appropriate visa before traveling or you will not be allowed to enter Brazil. For example- US citizens, Canadians & Australians (as well as other nationalities) need a visa to visit the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls

What's included

Buenos Aires Urban Use Right Fee (DUU) & Iguazú Eco-Fee

Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)

Transfers mentioned in the itinerary

11 nights of accommodation (4 in Buenos Aires, 3 in Ushuaia, 2 in El Calafate & 2 in P. Iguazu)

Tours described in the itinerary

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast: 11

National Park Entrance fees

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Buenos Aires

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you’ll be met at the airport by one of our Destination Hosts and will have a private transfer to your hotel. Our Destination Host will check with you the details of your itinerary, provide you with printed documentation, and add any extra information you might need. They will be ready to answer your questions, give you tips about places to go, restaurants to eat and anything else you might be interested in. You’ll have the rest of the day free to relax at your hotel or go out and enjoy this vibrant city.

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires

Day 2: Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu - Half-Day Iguazu National Park: Brazilian Side

At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the domestic airport to take your morning flight to Puerto Iguazu.

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazu

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Day 3: Puerto Iguazu - Full-Day Iguazu National Park: Argentine Side

After breakfast, you will depart on a full-day tour to the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls (shared service, entrance fee included); where you’ll be able to witness the jungle’s beauty and have intimate views of this unforgettable section of the Iguazu River.

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazu

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Day 4: Puerto Iguazu / Buenos Aires - Dinner & Tango Show

After enjoying your final hours in Puerto Iguazu, a shared transfer will take you to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires.

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires

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Day 5: Buenos Aires - City Tour

In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a City Tour (shared service). Over the course of the tour, you will have the chance to visit the historical and political centre of the city: the May Square, San Telmo with its cobblestone streets, La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever present, and the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the Paris of the South. You will be back at your hotel around noon time and will have the rest of the day free to enjoy as you wish.

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires

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Day 6: Buenos Aires/ Ushuaia

At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the domestic airport to take your flight to Ushuaia.

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia

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Day 7: Ushuaia - Full-Day Trekking & Paddling in the National Park

After breakfast, you will leave on a full-day excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park. This tour (shared service), will give you the opportunity to get off the beaten path and see a side of the park that most visitors miss. Upon entering the park, you’ll reach Ensenada Bay, where you’ll be able to enjoy beautiful views of the Beagle Channel. From there, you’ll start hiking through the Shore Path (for 7 km or 4.4 miles) to spot the diverse flora and bird fauna of the region. Winter: over winter season the Shore Path remains closed, so instead, we take short hikes through the woods to discover its wonders.

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia

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Day 8: Ushuaia - Beagle Channel Cruise

After breakfast, you’ll make your way to the pier for a boat cruise on the famous Beagle Channel (transport to the pier is not provided). Gain gorgeous panoramas of Ushuaia Bay and see diverse marine wildlife like cormorants and fur seals on De los Lobos and De los Pajaros islands. Very close to those, is Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, an authentic symbol of Ushuaia, built in 1919. Hop off the boat on one of the Bridges Isles, where you’ll walk and listen to the history of the native inhabitants, the Yamanas. As this is the largest island, you’ll enjoy amazing panoramic views of the Beagle Channel with the town of Ushuaia in the distance. During the cruise, you will be offered included snacks and a glass of mate, the typical Argentine beverage. After the tour, you’ll get back to your hotel by your own means. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish. **OPTIONAL: If you would prefer to upgrade this tour to include the Magellanic Penguin Rookery visit on Martillo Island, please write it down in the special requirements box (while booking) and we’ll quote it for you. Please note this optional excursion is available from October to April and from July to mid September.

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia

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Day 9: Ushuaia / El Calafate

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Ushuaia airport (shared service).

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in El Calafate

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Day 10: El Calafate - Full-Day Perito Moreno Glacier with Boat Tour Included

After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day guided excursion to Los Glaciares National Park, where you’ll see Perito Moreno Glacier.

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in El Calafate

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Day 11: El Calafate / Buenos Aires

Today you will have the morning to do as you wish. You may relax at your hotel or wander around town looking for some souvenirs before departing back to Buenos Aires. If you’d like to book an extra tour for today, please let us know in advance! At the appropriate time, you’ll be driven back to El Calafate airport (shared service).

Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires

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Day 12: Buenos Aires

Day at leisure to continue exploring Buenos Aires city. At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the international airport for your flight back home. NOTES: Our itinerary is pretty flexible, so if you need to add extra nights or want to add extra tours to the itinerary, we can quote them for you. Just make sure to let us know in advance using the special requirements box while booking.

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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 3 days: 100%
From 0 to 3 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (0 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 4