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Argentina Sample Itinerary (TCA-AR1)
(11 days/10 nights)
Remember: this is a sample itinerary based on our recommended highlights for a trip of this length. We have years of experience sending people to Argentina and so should you have differing interests or more time we are ready and able to create your own tailored itinerary.
Highlights
- Explore historic Buenos Aires, including the La Boca district, San Telmo and La Recoleta.
- Experience a fantastic Tango Show and visit a local estancia or traditional ranch.
- Witness the awesome Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO protected site.
- Trek along the Perito Moreno glacier near El Calafate, in addition to Upsala and Onelli glaciers.
- Visit the southernmost city in the world at Ushuaia.
- Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park with expert local guides.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVE BUENOS AIRES (D): Meet and greet by your guide and transfer to your hotel. Dinner (Las Nazarenas Restaurant) and overnight at your hotel.
Days 2 & 3 - BUENOS AIRES (2B, 1L, 1D): Half day city tour (historic buildings, great avenues, La Boca district, neighbourhoods like San Telmo and La Recoleta, the Sunday antique fair if applicable). Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and Tango Show tonight.
Next day: full day tour to Santa Susana Ranch, belonging to the Rossiter family since 1860 (or similar). Welcome drink with “emanadas” (meat pastries), a typical Argentine BBQ, folklore entertainment and a demonstration of gaucho skills are part of your day.
Days 4 & 5 - IGUAZU FALLS (2B, 1L): Fly to Iguazu. Afternoon tour to the Brazilian side of the UNESCO protected site: stunning views of the falls and Devil’s Throat (visa required). Day 5: full day tour of the Argentine side with lunch.
Days 6, 7 & 8 - EL CALAFATE (3B, 1L): Fly to El Calafate, in Argentinian Patagonia. Spend two full days touring, including lunch. Pathways offer views of Perito Moreno glacier (a 5km-wide river of ice and UNESCO site) on one day, and the glaciers of Upsala (including a catamaran trip on Argentino Lake through a barrier of icebergs), Onelli (with a forest walk) and Spegazzini.
Days 9 & 10 - USHUAIA (2B): Fly to the southernmost city in the world. Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park (views, unique forests, archaeological sites); cruise historic Beagle Channel shadowed by many seabirds including the mythical albatross, and watch for sea lions.
Day 11 - DEPART of EXTEND (B): Fly back to Buenos Aires where you can transfer to your flights home or extend your journey.
Options: Add nights in (1) Buenos Aires or (2)Iguazu & visit San Ignacio ruins; (3) Fly to Mendoza (lake district and wine country). (4) Extend to Chile from Ushuaia or Buenos Aires or (5) Cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas in Chile past glaciers and fjords.
Cost (2010)
Adult, sharing, per person |
3 paw level | 4 paw level | 5 paw level |
January-February |
US$2870 | US$3095 | US$3935 |
March-April |
US$2835 | US$3035 | US$3940 |
May-September Note: Esplendor Hotel in El Calafate is closed between May and August (4-paw level) |
US$2750 | US$3095 | US$3795 |
October-December |
US$3025 | US$3430 | US$4180 |
Cost is per person, based on a minimum of 2 people travelling together following our sample itinerary. Single rooms are available for a supplement. Your costs may differ depending on departure date, availability, group size and what you include in your final tailored itinerary. Larger parties may recognize cost savings per person; please inquire. |
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*In an effort to avoid currency fluctuations, prices are in US Dollars. Valid as of Feb. 10, 2010 and subject to change.
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