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Trip Start Date: March 1, 2024 (Friday).
You can choose any start date you wish for your trip, because all of our trips have private departures. That is, you won't be traveling as part of a group.
Trip Duration & lodging included:
12 days / 11 nights (your trip ends on March 12).
Lodging for 11 nights Included.
12 First‑class tours with the best tour guides included. All necessary entrance fees to national parks included.
Includes all airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary below
(all done on private basis).
11 breakfasts + 1 lunch + 2 dinners included in this trip.
3 Destinations included:
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![]() DAY 1: March 1st (Friday) - BUENOS AIRES (staying for 3 nights) |
Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina! Claudia Hercman will be your guide and coordinator during your stay in Buenos Aires. Claudia will welcome you at the airport and transfer you on a private vehicle to your hotel. |
Tango dinner/show. We invite you to live it up with a night of passion, charm, and sensuality as you enjoy an exclusive and world-class Tango experience. This tour includes private transfers and dinner with non-alcoholic beverages & wine. |
DAY 2: March 2nd (Saturday) - BUENOS AIRES |
City Tour: The South During this tour you will visit the main historical sites, as well as hidden corners of this culturally diverse and exceptional city. La Boca, neighborhood of soccer and tango; San Telmo, the old city and its antique market; Plaza de Mayo, witness to all political events since the second foundation of Buenos Aires in 1580; Avenida de Mayo, the Spanish avenue, with its theaters and traditional coffee shops; the Congress building; Avenida 9 de Julio, the Obelisk and the Colon Theater; Puerto Madero, the most modern and chic area, with its exclusive restaurants, bars and hotels overlooking the river. Lunch (not included in the trip price) Free afternoon. Evening: Empanada Cooking class (transport, guide and dinner included) |
DAY 3: March 3rd (Sunday) - BUENOS AIRES |
Morning City Tour: The North Recoleta, with its elegant French style, where the unique cemetery, which includes Evita’s mausoleum, coexists with the life of bars, artisans’ fairs, restaurants and elegant boutiques; Palermo, the green heart of the city, with its different areas: Palermo Viejo, the residential quarter, Soho and Hollywood with their bars and local fashion stores, Palermo Chico, that of luxurious mansions and embassies, and the gorgeous Palermo Gardens. STOP FOR LUNCH (not included in the price) Free afternoon to walk around San Telmo Flea Market (only open on Sundays) or choose from a number of suggestions according to your interests. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING YOUR STAY IN BUENOS AIRES: * Wine Tasting * Guided visit to the Colon Theater Opera House. * Tango lessons |
DAY 4: March 4th (Monday) - LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES |
Morning: Jewish Tour The Buenos Aires Jewish community is one of the largest in the world and its heritage remains very much preserved. I will introduce you into the unique features of the Buenos Aires Jewish culture. The AMIA building (the Mutual Aid Association building that was attacked by terrorists in 1994 has been replaced by a new one), the AMIA Memorial, the Israeli Embassy Memorial (the Embassy was destroyed by a bomb in 1992), the oldest Synagogue in Buenos Aires, with its Jewish Museum, and Once (the typical Jewish neighborhood). During the tour I will tell you everything about the Jewish community in Argentina; immigration waves, the first colonies, policies towards Jews, life, and history of the Jewish people in Buenos Aires. IMPORTANT: FOR THIS TOUR, PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PASSPORTS Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport. |
![]() DAY 4: March 4th (Monday) - EL CALAFATE (staying for 3 nights) |
Flight arrival in El Calafate. Welcome at airport and private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time. |
DAY 5: March 5th (Tuesday) - EL CALAFATE |
Conquering the Mighty Perito Moreno Glacier (private tour - except for the glacier trekking portion) Discover your inner adventurer as you explore and conquer one of the world’s most awe-inspiring and unique glaciers: The Perito Moreno. This splendid ice giant showcases its mighty glory in the Patagonian Glaciers National Park, which has been declared Mankind’s Natural Heritage site by UNESCO. The park’s vast size not only gives it the distinction of being the largest ice mantle in the world after Antarctica, but also that of being the third largest fresh water reserve on t... |
DAY 6: March 6th (Wednesday) - EL CALAFATE |
Icy Blue Giants: Navigate the Largest Patagonian Glaciers and take the most Awe-inspiring Glacier Photos (in boat’s VIP section with private transfers) Hop aboard as we embark on a discovery journey to admire the second largest glacier in South America: the Upsala, as well as other Patagonian ice giants only accessible by boat. The glaciers’ grandness is imposing, and their color remarkable: ranging from pure white to shades of dark blue. We’ll get comfortable in our seats, inside the exclusive VIP cabin on the upper floor of our ship, where we’ll experience better pa... |
DAY 7: March 7th (Thursday) - LAST DAY IN EL CALAFATE |
Transfer in private vehicle to El Calafate airport. You will take a flight to Buenos Aires and from there you will take another flight to Iguazu. |
![]() DAY 7: March 7th (Thursday) - IGUAZU (staying for 3 nights) |
Flight arrival in Iguazu. Welcome at airport and private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your flight arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time. |
DAY 8: March 8th (Friday) - IGUAZU |
Witness the Unique Power & Might of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour) “You might have seen the photos. Even read about it. You might have visited other great waterfalls before. But you probably still have no idea what to expect when you come face to face with the almighty Iguazu Falls,” stated CNN in their article “Iguazu Falls: Why this natural wonder should be on everyone’s bucket list". To put that into perspective, Iguazu Falls is nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and nearly three times as wide. The late U.S. First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, was... |
A Speedboat Adventure Up-Close the Iguazu Falls Get ready for a thrilling speedboat adventure, enjoying a unique, up-close perspective of the majestic Iguazu Falls and experience a different viewpoint of the falls from what you’ll see from the panoramic boardwalks. Our speedboat will zip the waters of the Iguazu River and approach the falls getting thoroughly splashed by their mist as you hear their loud roar! This ride provides a unique and extremely close-up view of the San Martin and Three Musketeers falls with the opportunity to take outstanding close-up photos. T... |
DAY 9: March 9th (Saturday) - IGUAZU |
Behold the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour) With 80% of the falls located on the Argentine side, it is only from the Brazilian side that one can see almost all of them at once, in full, breathtakingly panoramic views. The Brazilian side offers majestic scenic views of the beauty and entirety of the falls; this is because the Brazilian footbridge lies across the river from the falls, offering a unique perspective and epic scenic views, making the Brazilian side different and absolutely complementary to the experience from th... |
Walking Among Exotic Birds in the Iguazu Rainforest (private tour) You’re about to enter a one-of-a-kind bird sanctuary! Here you’ll find the largest colony of toucans on display in the world, as well as the largest colony of parrots on display in South America, along with 150 different bird species from Brazil and all over the world, many of them endangered. Located in the midst of the lush tropical rainforest, Foz Tropicana Bird Park is an internationally-recognized rescue and preservation center for endangered birds; and it’s among the most important ones in South Americ... |
DAY 10: March 10th (Sunday) - LAST DAY IN IGUAZU |
Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport. |
![]() DAY 10: March 10th (Sunday) - BUENOS AIRES (staying for 2 nights) |
Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle. |
Afternoon Art tour Argentine art and design are recognized worldwide. The variety of museums and art galleries allow us to enjoy the most diverse works of Argentine and Latin American art. In Buenos Aires you can also experience creativity with every step, in every corner, in splendid and colourful murals. We will also check the Argentine art sections at the great museums of Buenos Aires, visit a museum of Latin American art and visit prestigious galleries. Free evening |
DAY 11: March 11th (Monday) - BUENOS AIRES |
Estancia Full Day including lunch and afternoon tea We will spend a day in the natural setting of a 100 year old Estancia at the countryside, 27 miles from Buenos Aires City. At midday we will be served a delicious typical Argentine asado, to then continue the day with a peaceful stroll in the magnificent park, horse ride or else play sports or go on a carriage ride. Before leaving, we will be invited to taste delicious homemade patisseries in the afternoon tea. |
DAY 12: March 12th (Tuesday) - BUENOS AIRES |
Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle. Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle. Your private guide Claudia will be there to say goodbye and help you with anything you may need. |
IMPORTANT: The order of the activities in each destination can change depending on weather conditions or other circumstances. |
** In El Calafate, our Deluxe Category pricing does not include Deluxe category lodging, since none comply with our Deluxe standards. We are including for El Calafate in our Deluxe Category pricing what we call a "Comfort Plus" category lodging, which is somewhat nicer and thus more expensive than our Comfort category (usually it's a higher category room in our comfort category hotel).
Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world; its territory covers a huge spread of latitudes, so varying climate conditions coexist throughout the land.
Below you'll find the average temperatures and precipitations for the destinations you will visit on your specific travel dates.
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Buenos Aires | Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Mean | Avg. Rain | ||||
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°F | °C | °F | °C | °F | °C | inches | cm | |||
March | 80 | 26 | 63 | 17 | 71 | 21 | 4.0 | 10.2 |
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El Calafate | Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Mean | Avg. Rain | ||||
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°F | °C | °F | °C | °F | °C | inches | cm | |||
March | 61 | 16 | 41 | 5 | 51 | 11 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
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Iguazu Falls | Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Mean | Avg. Rain | ||||
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°F | °C | °F | °C | °F | °C | inches | cm | |||
March | 88 | 31 | 64 | 18 | 76 | 25 | 6.9 | 17.5 |
All domestic flights we use are done on jet planes, we don't use propeller planes.
After reviewing all flight options for your travel dates and considering the best airfares and flight times, we recommend these domestic flights for your trip. Departure and arrival times are expressed in local time.
Date | From | To | Leaves | Lands |
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Mar-4-2024 | Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) | El Calafate | 4:25 PM | 7:40 PM |
Mar-7-2024 | El Calafate | Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) | 1:45 PM | 4:40 PM |
Mar-7-2024 | Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) | Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) | 6:50 PM | 8:40 PM |
Mar-10-2024 | Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) | Ezeiza (BA international airport) | 10:55 AM | 12:55 PM |
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Our prices above include all hotels, tours and airport transfers mentioned in this itinerary. Price quoted is per person, assuming 15 people in total are traveling.Our prices do not include international or domestic airfare. |
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All taxes for the ground services are included, except in Buenos Aires and Iguazu.
In Buenos Aires there is a city tax which depending on the hotel category and time of the year it's from USD 1 to USD 1.5 per person and per night that can only be paid directly at your Buenos Aires hotel.
In Iguazu there is a city tax which depending on the hotel category and time of the year it's of about USD 1 per person and per night (charged for a maximum of 2 nights) that can only be paid directly at your Iguazu hotel.
These amounts may vary subject to the municipal policy.
To provide a worry‑free trip experience we include all the necessary entrance tickets to national parks, as well as all other tour-related fees, which are sometimes not included or even mentioned by other travel agencies.
International airfare to and from Argentina is not included.
Domestic flights for this trip are quoted separately from ground services.
Tips to hotel staff, tour guides, etc.
Visa issuing expenses to visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. Travelers from USA, Canada, and Australia are required to obtain a visa to visit Brazil. We'll provide full assistance with the Brazilian visa application process, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience.
Travelers who have passports from the following countries do not require a visa to visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong (with English passport), Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, the Vatican and Venezuela.
Anything not expressly mentioned in this itinerary proposal.
When you are ready to proceed with booking your trip, please visit your trip booking form and fill out the required information to begin the process. A non-refundable down payment of USD 250 (or USD 400 for trips booked with very short notice) is required to process your booking. This down payment will be credited towards your total trip payment. Regardless of the number of travelers, only one down payment is needed.
If any services in your itinerary are unavailable (e.g., a selected hotel is fully booked on your travel dates), we will provide alternative options. While we always aim to book the exact hotels our guests select, availability can change quickly, especially in popular destinations. In such cases, we will arrange a comparable alternative that offers a similar level of comfort and convenience.
The trip booking process generally takes from 2 to 4 business days. Once all services are booked, we will send you an invoice with the trip booking confirmation and payment instructions. If your trip start date is in fewer than 60 days, we’ll request a full trip payment. If not, we’ll request a first payment of 25% to 35% of the total trip cost, with final payment due 60 days before your trip start date.
We accept all major credit cards (we use PayPal as a credit card processor but you won't need a PayPal account to make your credit card payment), bank wire transfers or check deposits. Our prices are final, you won't have to pay anything extra no matter what payment method you use.
Important: If you use PayPal account as your payment method, they are running a promotion called "PayPal credit", where you’ll have up to 6 months to complete the payment of your trip (without any interest or extra fees). You can choose to apply during the payment process and your application will be subject to their approval. This is a great way to finance your trip payment, without any extra cost.
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Domestic flights have a 80% penalty if cancelled, but as we book flexible airfares, they can be changed if needed for future dates with no penalty as long as the same airfare is available for the new dates (if not we can change them with no change penalty but paying for the airfare difference).
For all ground service payments (including hotels, tours and transfers) which have already been made, at the time we receive written notice that you must cancel your trip, the following fees will be charged:
We’ll always try our best to get as much of a refund as possible, depending on the trip cancellation date, and the conditions of the service suppliers.
Refunds will only be issued to you once we have received the funds back from the supplier(s). Generally, flight tickets cannot be refunded if they are partially used. We are not responsible for a supplier’s failure to pay a refund.
If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your travel insurance policy, you may be able to claim these cancellation charges through your insurance company.