The Essential of the Argentine Triangle

DAY 1 – BUENOS AIRES

Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city, starting in Plaza de Mayo to continue then to the neighbourhood of La Boca and finish at Palermo and Recoleta, where its famous cemetery is located.

In the evening, we attend a dinner show, to enjoy the magnetism of tango.

DAY 2 – BUENOS AIRES

Day at leisure. Buenos Aires offers a wide range of activities. During this day we suggest you explore the city through our history, art, gastronomy, and passions.

DAY 3 – BUENOS AIRES / EL CALAFATE

At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to El Calafate. Arrival and reception. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city, visit the Glaciarium, a museum dedicated to glaciology, or participate in an activity to get to know the steppe while you enjoy a lunch or dinner.

DAY 4 – EL CALAFATE

Departure from the hotel to the Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park, a Natural Heritage Site. The glacier is an impressive river of ice with an area of 257 square kilometers (159 square miles), and with the height of the front wall that varies between 50 to 60 meters (165 to 200 ft.) above lake level.

During the tour, a walk along the footbridges located in front of the glacier, allows us to admire this impressive natural wonder from different angles.

This tour can be enhanced by a one-hour boat ride that provides a different view of the front of the glacier from the water level, which helps us appreciate its real height. Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, return to the hotel.

DAY 5 – EL CALAFATE

Day at leisure. Ideal to make a boat trip through the Lake Argentino or, to enjoy activities that will allow you to explore unique landscapes.

DAY 6 – EL CALAFATE / BUENOS AIRES

Free morning to enjoy El Calafate. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 7 – BUENOS AIRES / PUERTO IGUAZU

At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Puerto Iguazú. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon, we leave Puerto Iguazú to arrive in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, and visit the Brazilian Side, to appreciate a different view of the waterfalls. At the end, return to Puerto Iguazu.

DAY 8 – PUERTO IGUAZÚ

In the morning, we visit the Iguazú National Park, Argentinian part of the falls, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. During the tour, we go through the three circuits of the park: Garganta del Diablo, The Upper Trail, and The Lower Trail. During the tour, free time to have lunch (not included) and to take optionally The Great Adventure. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.

DAY 9 – PUERTO IGUAZÚ / BUENOS AIRES

We leave Puerto Iguazú to get to Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil and visit the waterfalls on the Brazilian side. Once inside the National Park, as we walk along the only catwalk within the Brazilian Park that leads us to the viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo, we appreciate a view of almost all the waterfalls.

Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, connection to the International Airport if necessary.

Operational note:

Day 7: In case of changes in required flights, Brazilian waterfalls tour can be taken on the day 9

To keep in mind:

• Puerto Iguazú: The access to Garganta Del Diablo can be interrupted because of the rise in river flow.
• In case of taking The Great Adventure, check with us its restrictions.
• When staying in Iguazú, there are options of accommodation at the Argentinian side (Puerto Iguazú) or at the Brazilian side (Foz do Iguaçu).

OPTIONAL –  YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR TRIP TO:  USHUAIA  3 Days/2 Nights

DAY 1 – USHUAIA

Arrival and reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, it is possible to sail through the Beagle Channel in order to admire the Sea Lions Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Ushuaia´s Bay from the sea.

DAY 2- USHUAIA

Departure from the city towards Tierra del Fuego National Park, to get to know Ensenada Bay reaching Lapataia Bay where the National Route 3 ends and Lake Acigami (former Lake Roca), featured by its changed-by-weather water’s colour. Return to the city. In the afternoon, we suggest taking an optional excursion to Martillo Island, where it is possible to walk among Papuan penguins (please, consult  season).

DAY 3 – USHUAIA / BUENOS AIRES

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy an optional tour. At due time, transfer to the airport.

OPTIONAL –  YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR TRIP TO:  MENDOZA  4 Days / 3 Nights

DAY 9 – MENDOZA

Arrival and reception at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Time at leisure for enjoying one of the largest wine regions in the world.

DAY 10 B – MENDOZA

Mendoza is one of the largest wine regions in the world, with more than 1.500 wineries distributed in three areas: Luján de Cuyo, Uco Valley and Maipú.

During the circuit, we visit Luján de Cuyo and / or Maipú. To understand about the wine process, we visit two wine establishments that use traditional methods and the latest available technology. During the visit, the winery’s guide teaches us about fermentation, bottling and labeling methods.  At the end of the tour, we taste some of the wines. The tour is complemented with a visit to an olive establishment, where we observe the process of making olive oil and then we taste the product.

 DAY 11 – MENDOZA

Day at leisure. If you are a landscape lover, we highly recommend you taking the High Mountain Tour, which allows you to admire the Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in America. For those who wish to learn more about wine and be part of the process, we suggest taking a tour to Uco Valley where the vineyards grow at more than 1500 MASL. However, if what you want is to know Mendoza through the experimental, we suggest you take a cooking class, participate in the harvest, prune, or special tastings.

DAY 12 – MENDOZA

Time at leisure. At due time, transfer to the airport.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Needed transfers
• Accommodation:8 nights
• Buenos Aires (3) – El Calafate (3) – Puerto Iguazú (2)
• Tours:
• Buenos Aires: City tour – Dinner tango show
• El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier
• Puerto Iguazú: Argentinian falls – Brazilian falls
• Meals: 8 breakfasts – 1 dinner
• Needed tickets to National Parks

OPTIONAL –  YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR TRIP TO:  USHUAIA  3 Days/2 Nights

Operational note:

In order to take this pre-tour, arrival at Buenos Aires 2 days prior to beginning of main program is required.  

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Needed transfers
• Accommodation: 2 nights
• Tour: Tierra del Fuego National Park
• Meals: 2 breakfasts
• Needed ticket to the National Park

Operational note:

Day 10: The regular tour is available from Monday to Saturday in the afternoon.

OPTIONAL –  YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR TRIP TO:  MENDOZA  4 Days / 3 Nights

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Needed transfers
• Accommodation: 3 nights
• Tour: Half day Wineries visit
• Meals: 3 breakfasts