Tour
Nature and Wildlife (Buenos Aires, Esteros, Iguazu and Salta) (12 days)
Buenos Aires, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argentina
An exciting journey through some of Argentina's most beautiful natural settings.
* Best time to travel is from April to October
* Blackout dates apply (Carnival/Easter/Winter Holidays/Christmas and New Year)
* Subject to availability * Rates are net, based on double occupancy, minimum 2 pax
Itinerary
Day 1
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel:
Legado Mitico Buenos Aires
Meals:
None
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Familiarize yourself with some of the most recognizable landmarks in the northern area of Buenos Aires. Visit Recoleta neighborhood, home to many a mansion, which takes you back to Argentina’s grander days, the Recoleta Cemetery, renowned for its rich architecture and sculptures that makes it more of an open air museum than a place of rest. Continue to Palermo, a district with several faces such as classic Palermo Chico and contemporary Palermo Hollywood and Soho. Head towards Palermo Chico with its impressive townhouses, tree-lined boulevards and parks, then continue to Bosques de Palermo woods for the Japanese Garden and Rose Garden and their wonderful sculptures and lakes as well as the race track and polo grounds. Palermo Soho, meanwhile, fuses the flavor of a working-class neighborhood with contemporary twists such as ethnic restaurants, design stores and bars. Its bohemian atmosphere makes it popular with Argentines as well as foreign visitors. Gastronomy options appeal to all palates |
Day 2
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel:
Legado Mitico Buenos Aires
Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Explore the highlights of the South area of this magnificent city in a five-hour sightseeing tour accompanied by one of our experienced representatives who will introduce you to the history and culture of Buenos Aires, showing you the most significant spots. Discover the most important square of the country: Plaza de Mayo (May Square). Here, where the country was founded in 1580, the most important governmental buildings are located, including the Casa Rosada (Government house), the Cabildo (City Hall) and the Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral). Nowadays it is possible to visit the Government Palace, so if you are interested, we will join one of the regular groups to tour the building. Walking down Defensa Street we will enter San Telmo, one of the oldest areas of the city. This neighborhood keeps a great part of its architectonic patrimony intact: colonial style houses, cobbled streets and a bustling collection of artists’ studios, ethnic restaurants, antique shops and boutiques. We will walk through the oldest and narrowest streets of this protected colonial district, with its famous cobbled streets to Plaza Dorrego. Discover the 19th century Buenos Aires. The area is home to some important antique shops. Stop at a local Market “Mercado de San Telmo”, one of the famous landmarks of San Telmo, is a massive market that provides a good mix of products ranging from antiques and clothing shops to fruit and vegetable stands, butchers shops and bakeries. Have a cup of coffee with a delicious pastry in a local cafeteria. |
Day 3
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Esteros del Ibera, Argentina
Hotel:
Puerto Valle
Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at In due time, transfer from your hotel to Buenos Aires airport (AEP), local guide and a private vehicle. Upon arrival at Posadas (PSS), you will be met by your host who will drive you to the estancia. This will be a 1-hour land transfer. Upon arrival, you will have spare time to settle and get familiar with the staff and the facilities in the place. |
Day 4
Esteros del Iberá, Argentina
Hotel:
Puerto Valle
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy the activities offered by the lodge such us: expeditions and photo safari in the Wetlands, sailing and kayaking in the river and horse-riding. Puerto Valle Hotel offers exclusive access to Corrientes’ rich biodiversity, the largest conservation area in Argentina. The heart of the hotel is a graceful mixture of refinement, history, nature and people is a traditional manor of Corrientes built in 1868, with stately rooms. A magnificent park, meticulously designed by Carlos Thays, is home to native and exotic species, inviting you to connect with nature. |
Day 5
Esteros del Iberá, Argentina
Hotel:
Puerto Valle
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy the activities included in the Estancia, on the River and the Wetlands |
Day 6
Esteros del Ibera, Argentina
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Hotel:
Awasi Iguazu
Meals:
Breakfast
Land transportation from Puerto Valle to Iguazu (350 km away) and going through the Jesuits Ruins. Arrive at Iguazu during the afternoon. Welcome to the Iguazu Falls! Puerto Iguazú is a quiet town located at the confluence of the Iguazú and Parana rivers. The mighty Iguassu Falls, recently declared one of the New Seven Wonders are one of the most impressive sights in the world, with a breath-taking 275 cascades spread across a gulf of nearly 3 km (two miles). Taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide, Iguazú has 275 cascades spread across 3 km (two miles) along the path of the River Iguazú, on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Viewpoints from both sides offer different perspectives of this unique lively and colorful spectacle |
Day 7
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Hotel:
Awasi Iguazu
Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy the activities offered by the lodge. |
Day 8
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Hotel:
Awasi Iguazu
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy the activities offered by the lodge. |
Day 9
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Salta, Argentina
Hotel:
Legado Mitico Salta
Meals:
Breakfast
In due time, transfer from your hotel to Iguazu airport (IGR), local guide and a private vehicle. Upon arrival at Salta (SLA), you will be met by your local guide and a private vehicle to drive you to your hotel. Welcome to the Northwest! The Northwest, including Salta, Jujuy and Tucumán provinces, is still a hidden treasure of Argentina. The charm and the character of this region lies in the culture and folklore of its people, in the architecture of its small towns, in the traditions and customs present in its markets, its food, its music and its religious festivities. It is a mix of preColumbian civilizations and Spanish colonial past. Known for its magnificent natural sceneries and settlements where time seems to have stopped, this area gives guests the possibility to travel back to the times of colonization. The city of Salta, the gateway city, is the best preserved Spanish colonial city in Argentina. Desert, cacti, high-altitude salt lakes, yungas, llamas crossing the Puna... An incredible variety of colors, climates and activities await. Familiarize yourself with Salta city on this private sightseeing tour. Situated in the Lerma Valley, the city is situated in one of the most fertile areas in the region at 1,187 meters above sea level (3,900 feet), at the bottom of 20 de Febrero and San Bernardo Hills. Hispanic architecture makes the city an outstanding one; its colonial spirit remains in its houses, centenarian monuments and narrow streets. Visits San Francisco Church, the cathedral, San Bernardo Convent and Church, and MAAM Archeology Museum of High Altitude. Continue towards San Lorenzo, an exquisite summer village that invites you to relax in its green shade. Its microclimate combines exuberant vegetation, fresh air and clear water, as well as historical and natural heritage |
Day 10
Salta, Argentina
Cafayate, Argentina
Hotel:
Grace Cafayate
Meals:
Breakfast
Discover the Calchaquies Valley through a region molded by a turbulent pre-Incan and colonial history. Dramatic scenery carved out by the wind and sun, and towns built from adobe clay transport you back in time. Drive through the breath-taking Quebrada de las Conchas gorge, a deep valley of red canyons, characterized by intense colours and spectacular geological formations, determined by the concentration of different minerals in the soil. Stop off at amazing rock formations, such as the Anfiteatro, and travel through the breathtaking Quebrada de las Conchas gorge, characterized by intense colors and spectacular geological formations. Your next stop is Cafayate, the most important town in Valles Calchaquies, known for its white wine made from the Torrontés grape. Visit and Taste at “Fábrica de Quesos Cabras de Cafayate” A fun family experience consisting of spending some time at “Cabras de Cafayate,” a unique place where goat cheese is made. Learn about the cheese making process, its development and its importance on the Argentine diet. Walk along and interact with hundreds of goats. |
Day 11
Cafayate, Argentina
Hotel:
Grace Cafayate
Meals:
Breakfast
Visit Bodega El Porvenir, an iconic boutique winery that produces renowned wines worldwide. This particular experience aims to design your very own blend after learning from the different varieties of the Calchaqui Valley (Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Tannat) and how to pair them with the best food choices to create distinguished flavors. Enjoy a cycle around the wineries |
Day 12
Cafayate, Argentina
Salta, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel:
None
Meals:
Breakfast
In due time, transfer from your hotel to Salta airport (SLA), local guide and a private vehicle. Upon arrival at Aeroparque (AEP), you will be met by your local guide and transferred to the International Aiport (EZE). |
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