Travel Proposal for Jerry Sorkin
(Jewish Argentina - Claudia Hercman)'s Trip to Argentina in Photos & Video
Your Trip Overview
Trip start date:
November 8, 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:
9 days / 8 nights (your trip ends on November 16).
Lodging for 8 nights Included.
10 first‑class tours with the best tour guides. All necessary entrance fees to national parks included.
6 airport transfers included (all private)
8 breakfasts + 2 dinners included.
Worry‑free planning & first‑class service
Hear from our guests and contact them2 destinations included:
- 5 nights in Buenos Aires (City of Tango)
- 3 nights in Iguazu Falls (275 Waterfalls & One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature)
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Buenos Aires
Staying for 3 nights
Day 1: November 8th (Friday) - You arrive in Buenos Aires
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.
You have an early check-in included so you'll get your room as soon as you arrive to your hotel.
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: November 9th (Saturday) - Buenos Aires
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)
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.
Evening: Empanada Cooking class (transport, guide and dinner included)
Day 3: November 10th (Sunday) - Buenos Aires
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
STOP FOR LUNCH (not included in the price)
Afternoon: 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.
Day 4: November 11th (Monday) - Last day in Buenos Aires
Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.
- Departure: Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) - 2:55 PM
- Arrival: Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) - 4:50 PM
Iguazu
Staying for 3 nights
Day 4: November 11th (Monday) - You arrive in Iguazu
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 5: November 12th (Tuesday) - 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 reportedly so impressed by the sight of Iguazu Falls that she exclaimed “Poor Niagara!”
In 1984, Iguazu Falls became a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and in 2011, it was selected as one of the 7 winners of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” worldwide competition in which more than 100 million votes were cast.
Their size and scale are unlike any other waterfall on Earth. Made up of a system of 275 waterfalls, they have a staggering water flow of up to almost 3.5 million gallons (13 million liters) per second – enough to fill five Olympic swimming pools!
Unlike Niagara Falls, which is surrounded by developments such as casinos, a revolving restaurant, and coffee shops, Iguazu Falls are located within one of the few remaining inland rainforests in South America, the Atlantic rainforest, which is a haven for more than 2,000 plant species, about 400 birds species, and 80 types of mammals!
This is a full-day private tour.
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. The high point of this experience will be without a doubt, being showered under the mist of the San Martin Falls; the second strongest falls in the Iguazu system. To get to the boat dock you’ll ride a truck through the jungle and continue with a navigation up the Iguazu River canyon by the river rapids. Now it’s time to hop on board and begin our waterfall adventure!
This tour lasts about 2 hours and is done on the same day you do the Argentine side of the falls tour.
This tour has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details).
Day 6: November 13th (Wednesday) - 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 the Argentine side.
This is a half-day private tour.
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 America. You’ll find yourself side by side a myriad of exotic birds, in the three walk-in aviaries, where you’ll have the opportunity to have an up-close and personal experience with amazingly colorful parrots and Toco Toucans, among many other birds… all of them right next to you or even flying over your head!
In addition to the diversity and beauty of the birds you’ll see, the park itself presents itself as a unique location. It covers nearly 40 acres (16 hectares) of rainforest, so you’re quite literally going to find yourself in the middle of nature as you make your way along the trails!
This visit lasts about an hour and a half to two hours and takes place on the same day as your Brazilian side of the falls tour.
Day 7: November 14th (Thursday) - Last day in Iguazu
Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport.
- Departure: Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) - 4:20 PM
- Arrival: Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) - 6:20 PM
Buenos Aires
Staying for 2 nights
Day 7: November 14th (Thursday) - You arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle.
Day 8: November 15th (Friday) - Buenos Aires
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 9: November 16th (Saturday) - 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.
Lodging for 8 nights Included
deluxe category lodging
- Buenos Aires: 5 nightsHilton Buenos Aires
Hilton Buenos Aires - deluxe category room: 5 nights
Deluxe category room
unique & exclusive category lodging*
- Iguazu Falls: 3 nightsMelia Iguazu Hotel
Melia Iguazu Hotel - deluxe category room with falls view: 3 nights
Deluxe category room with falls view
* For this itinerary the Unique & Exclusive accommodation is only available in Iguazu Falls. For Buenos Aires the hotels included are the ones mentioned in the deluxe category.
Suggested Flights for your Trip
All domestic flights included in your itinerary are operated on modern commercial jet aircraft (not 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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| Nov-11-2024 (Monday) | Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) | Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) | 2:55 PM | 4:50 PM |
| Nov-14-2024 (Thursday) | Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) | Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) | 4:20 PM | 6:20 PM |
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Our goal is that you don't have to worry about a thing. We take care of:
We actively manage your domestic flight arrangements so you can enjoy a worry‑free travel experience. While we book only the domestic flights for our guests, here are the best nonstop options to Argentina:
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Why Exploration Journeys
Why should I choose you for my Argentina trip?
In 20 years of organizing Argentina trips, our guests have consistently rewarded us with a 5.0 rating across Google, Facebook and Yelp. And more than 750 past guests — who published their testimonials on our website with their full names, itineraries and trip photos — have volunteered to speak directly with future travelers, so you can ask them anything you’d like before deciding. We believe there’s no better way to earn trust than letting our past guests speak for us.
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What makes Exploration Journeys different from large multi-country travel agencies?
Most big international operators selling Argentina rely on third-party companies to actually run your trip on the ground. We don’t. We design and operate every trip directly — the team planning your itinerary is the same team taking care of you and every detail while you travel. This allows a level of personalized care that companies that outsource simply cannot achieve. And we have specialized in just Argentina for 20 years, while most operators sell dozens of destinations, without the deep Argentina expertise we’ve built.
What if something goes wrong during the trip — a cancelled flight, someone gets sick?
Our team monitors your trip 24/7 and is ready to help with anything you need. We closely monitor all your flights — and if an airline changes or cancels anything, we immediately secure the best available alternative and rearrange any ground services as needed. In many cases, we’ve solved it before you even know about it.
We meticulously select, train, and monitor all our service providers — our top priority is that your trip runs smoothly and you take home the best memories.
The same goes for anything personal during your trip — a doctor, a pharmacy, a translation, or help with anything needed or unexpected: our team is one call away at any hour, and we stay on it until it’s solved. Our goal is that every guest feels cared for like family.
Other Questions
Are there fixed departure dates? Do I travel with a group?
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.
How do you select your tour guides? Do they all speak English fluently?
We don’t just plan your days — we choose who you spend them with. Every guide is hand-picked, and most have worked with our guests for over 10 years, so they know exactly what we expect in terms of experience and care. And yes: all our guides speak fluent English.
After 20 years of operating trips, we keep working only with the guides our guests consistently rate as exceptional — 95% of our guests complete a detailed satisfaction survey after their trip.
Do we need a visa or vaccines for Argentina?
US citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to Argentina, and your passport only needs to be valid during your stay — Argentine immigration requires no minimum validity period. No vaccinations are required to enter Argentina, though health insurance is mandatory (see the insurance question above). Your itinerary includes the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls, and US travelers need a Brazilian visa; we provide full assistance with the application.
How does money work in Argentina — cash, credit cards, tipping?
Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants and shops in all the destinations you’ll visit (Visa is the most common, followed by Mastercard), though a few popular restaurants only take cash. US dollars are also widely accepted — bring newer-design bills in excellent condition, plus small bills for tipping — and some Argentine pesos are practical for taxis, markets and small purchases.
Tipping is customary and not included in the trip price: up to 10% at restaurants for good service (less than the 15–20% typical in the US), and no tip expected in taxis. Your Travel Booklet includes our complete, current guidance on money, exchange rates and tipping for every situation — guides, drivers, transfers and hotels.
How fit do we need to be? Can you accommodate mobility or dietary needs?
Your itinerary is designed around you — including its pace. All tours have detailed information on their difficulty, and almost every experience can be adapted. If anyone in your group has mobility limitations, tell us and we’ll plan accordingly; our guides are exceptional at making sure nobody misses a thing.
Dietary restrictions are no problem either — vegetarian and other dietary needs are handled at restaurants and on tours; just let us know in advance.
Your Travel Booklet — a Preview
Every trip we organize includes a personalized Travel Booklet — a printed copy delivered to your home by FedEx, plus a digital version for your phone. It’s written for your exact trip: your dates, your hotels, your tours. A taste of what’s inside yours:
- Your Day-by-Day, Organized: your complete itinerary with pickup times for every tour and transfer.
- Always Just a Call Away: our 24/7 assistance contacts, plus local representatives in every destination you’ll visit.
- All About Flights: airline info, flight details, luggage allowances, and mileage programs for a seamless, worry-free trip.
- Manage Money Like a Pro: make the most of your money — secure the best rates, when to use credit cards or cash, avoiding fees and much more.
- Tipping Made Easy: clear tipping guidelines for tour guides, drivers, restaurants, and more.
- Savor Local Cuisine: the best local restaurants with our curated list, including menus, addresses, phone numbers, and payment options.
- Master the Parrilla: your insider’s guide to Argentine grills — navigate the menu and order the perfect steak like a pro.
- A Taste of Local Culture: how to make “mate”, Argentina’s beloved traditional drink — and our easy empanada recipe to bring Argentina’s flavors home.
- Packing Made Simple: packing tips tailored to each destination and specific suggestions for your tours.
Weather Information for your Trip
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 | |||
| November | 78 | 25 | 61 | 16 | 69 | 21 | 3.6 | 9.1 | ||
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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 | |||
| November | 88 | 31 | 63 | 17 | 75 | 24 | 6.1 | 15.4 | ||