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Contrasts Of Argentina

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This comprehensive two-week itinerary guides you through Argentina’s most stunning and varied regions. Your journey starts in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, where you’ll be captivated by its eclectic architecture and rich cultural scene, and enjoy an exceptional Dinner accompanied by a Tango Show in a traditional Buenos Aires theater. You will explore the legendary End of the World, paddle along the Beagle Channel, marvel at the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentine Patagonia, and experience the grandeur of the breathtaking Iguazú Falls. Additionally, you will soak in the peaceful atmosphere and brilliant colors of the Argentine Northwest.

This package features accommodation along with the excursions outlined in the program.

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Day 1

Arrival in Argentina

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

Upon your arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Buenos Aires at your leisure.

Day 2

Walking City Tour and Dinner-Tango Show

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

Around midday, we will gather in the historic San Telmo neighborhood to begin a walking city tour lasting approximately 5 hours. This immersive experience will take you through the vibrant neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, showcasing the city’s rich history and culture, from its origins to the present day, as you walk the very streets that reflect the spirit of the locals.

You will use local transportation, including bus and subway, to gain a genuine understanding of daily life in Buenos Aires. The tour offers a true local experience where tango, football, and waves of migration have shaped the city into one of the world’s most fascinating multicultural destinations.

The tour concludes in the elegant Recoleta district, where you will have lunch before wrapping up the excursion.

In the evening, enjoy an authentic dinner and a classic tango show at La Ventana. Delight in captivating performances of tango and folklore, including a traditional boleadoras act, emblematic of Argentine culture.

After the show, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Day 3

From Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

After breakfast, we will collect you from your hotel, and following check-out, transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in Argentina.

Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day and evening are free for you to discover Ushuaia at your own pace.

Day 4

Trekking and Canoes

At approximately 9 am, depart from the hotel by minibus en route to Tierra del Fuego National Park, heading to Ensenada Zaratiegui. Here, enjoy breathtaking views of the Beagle Channel and the Redonda, Hoste, and Navarino islands.

Begin a walk along the Coastal Path, a 7-kilometer trail revealing the diverse flora and birds of the Beagle Channel and Fuegian forest, as well as remnants of the ancient Yámana people.

After about 3 hours of trekking, recharge with a traditional lunch served in a dome or tent.

Following lunch, around 2 p.m., embark on a canoe ride along the Lapataia River towards Lapataia Bay in the Beagle Channel, the end point of both the Pan-American Highway and National Route No. 3.

Return to Ushuaia by minibus, arriving around 4:30 p.m. Enjoy the remainder of your afternoon and evening as you wish.

Day 5

4x4 Adventure

Escondido and Fagnano Lakes

After your hotel breakfast, you will be picked up between 8:00 and 8:30 am to begin the lakes adventure. The minibus travels along Route 3 through the Fuegian mountain range, reaching the panoramic Garibaldi Pass for spectacular views of Escondido and Fagnano lakes.

Descend and take old lumberjack trails in 4x4 Land Rover vehicles, granting access to otherwise unreachable areas. Marvel at the vastness and stunning scenery of Lake Fagnano.

Around 12:30 p.m., arrive at a shelter where a delicious Creole barbecue will be served.

After lunch and a rest, the adventure resumes as you ford Lake Fagnano and take an internal route to the smaller, yet beautifully surrounded Lake Escondido.

Depart around 2 p.m. for the return to Ushuaia, following part of the old National Route 3 and arriving at your hotel by 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy the afternoon and evening at your leisure to further explore Ushuaia.

Day 6

From Ushuaia to El Calafate

After breakfast and hotel check-out, we will transfer you to Ushuaia airport for your flight to El Calafate.

Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel, with the remainder of the day and evening free to enjoy El Calafate as you prefer.

Day 7

Minitrekking on Perito Moreno Glacier

After breakfast, we will pick you up to begin your journey to Los Glaciares National Park. Here, guides will brief you on the glacier and the excursion details.

At “Bajo de las Sombras” port, 70 km from El Calafate, board a boat to cross Lago Rico, sailing for about 20 minutes alongside the impressive southern face of Perito Moreno Glacier. Disembark and head to a shelter with an incredible glacier view to prepare for the minitrekking. Walk along the lakeshore, watching for ice falls, and listen to a glaciology talk from the guides.

Upon reaching the glacier’s edge, groups of up to 20 will be fitted with provided crampons and helmets. After a safety briefing, enjoy a unique walk on the glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The route is of moderate difficulty, featuring uneven yet secure ice surfaces. You’ll encounter glacier features such as deep cracks, blue pools, massive seracs, and turquoise lagoons.

After your trek, visit the periglacial area and the lateral moraine for panoramic views of Perito Moreno Glacier, the mountains, and lake. Your return walk traverses lush Patagonian Andean forest, totaling about three hours, with approximately one hour on the glacier itself. At the shelter, enjoy a hot beverage before reboarding the boat to admire the glacier walls from the water.

This minitrekking experience takes place in a natural setting where weather and glacier conditions can vary daily, but the excursion continues as long as safety allows.

Day 8

Free Day in El Calafate

This eighth day of your unforgettable Argentina trip is yours to enjoy El Calafate however you like, from relaxing in town to exploring additional attractions.

Day 9

From El Calafate to Iguazú

After breakfast and hotel check-out, we will transfer you to El Calafate airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazú.

Upon arrival, a vehicle will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day and evening are free to enjoy Iguazú as you wish.

Day 10

Iguazú Falls – Argentine Side

Puerto Iguazú

On this guided group tour, discover the Argentine side of the Iguazú Falls, divided into three main sections:

Devil’s Throat: Start with a small train ride that travels 4 km to the Devil’s Throat, where you’ll walk along elevated walkways to a lookout for breathtaking views of this dramatic waterfall.

Upper Circuit: Enjoy a 500-meter (45 minutes) walk, offering spectacular vantage points of waterfalls like Dos Hermanos, Bossetti, Adán y Eva, Bernabé Méndez, Mbiguá, and San Martín from above.

Lower Circuit: Accompanied by a professional guide, take a 1,300-meter (about 1.5 hours) walk to see the falls from below. The excursion includes transfers to the Iguazú National Park Visitor Center, where the train returns to the Devil’s Throat.

Day 11

From Iguazú to Salta

After breakfast and hotel check-out, we will transfer you to Puerto Iguazú airport for your flight to Salta.

Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel. Later, embark on a city tour of Salta to discover the main highlights of this charming northern city.

Day 12

Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

Salta and Jujuy

After breakfast, we’ll pick you up to begin today’s tour to the Tastil Ruins, continuing to San Antonio de los Cobres.

Enjoy a break for lunch before heading along Route 40 to arrive at the spectacular Salinas Grandes on the border of Salta and Jujuy provinces.

Next, descend the scenic Cuesta de Lipán, often spotting condors, until you reach the picturesque town of Purmamarca and its iconic Hill of Seven Colors.

After exploring Purmamarca, return to Salta via highway.

Day 13

Quebrada de Humahuaca

Jujuy

After breakfast, embark on an adventure through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where stunning landscapes and colorful hills are paired with vibrant local culture.

Visit the village of Purmamarca to admire the Cerro de los Siete Colores, the local church, and the artisan market.

Continue past Posta de Hornillos to Tilcara, where you’ll explore the Pucará and the Archaeological Museum.

Journey on to Huacalera, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, and catch views of the Pollera de la Colla hill. Visit Uquía’s church, home to the famous “Angels with Arquebuses” paintings, and arrive in Humahuaca to see the Cathedral and Independence Monument by sculptor Soto Avendaño.

After lunch, view the Painter’s Palette rock formation near Maimará and return to Salta along the lush, subtropical cornice road.

Pass through Abra de Santa Laura, observing the La Ciénaga, Las Maderas, and Campo Alegre dams, before arriving back in Salta via Vaqueros.

Day 14

Cafayate Wine Region Excursion

Salta

Begin the tour in the Lerma Valley, passing tobacco fields and towns with colonial architecture such as Alemania, once the terminus of the Belgrano railway.

Enter the Quebrada del Río Las Conchas, known for its striking rock formations shaped by wind and water, including the dunes, the toad, the bishop, the devil’s throat, the castles, and the amphitheater.

Continue along National Route 68 to Cafayate, the youngest city in the Calchaquí Valleys, internationally renowned for its wines, especially Torrontés. Visit both artisanal and industrial wineries for tastings.

Return to Salta along the same route, with the changing sunlight offering a new perspective on the ravine’s landscapes.

Day 15

From Salta to Buenos Aires

After breakfast and check-out, we will transfer you to Salta airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires.

Upon arrival, you will be picked up at the airport and taken to your central hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy Buenos Aires as you wish.

Day 16

Farewell to Argentina

After breakfast and hotel check-out, a transfer will take you to the airport for your return flight.

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What’s included?

What’s included:

*Nights of accommodation in a selected hotel in a standard room with breakfast included. *Excursions and transfers detailed in the program. *Taxes.

What’s NOT included:

*Flights or plane tickets (Aerolíneas Argentinas). *Entrance fees to the National Park. *Extras, meals, drinks and services not detailed in the program. *Personal expenses. *Bus Tickets or Bus Tickets

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