2 days10-Day Trip from Buenos Aires to Iguazu, El Calafate & Madryn
New10 daysBuenos Aires
Length
10 days
Itinerary
10 days planned
Group
Max 40
Guides
English, Spanish
Overview
Travel for 10 days through the magnificent city of Buenos Aires, the impressive Iguazú Falls, the nature of the Peninsula Valdés and be amazed in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
In Buenos Aires, you will get to know its beautiful architecture, its most important tourist spots and you will be delighted with a Tango dinner show.
You will fly to Iguazu to visit one of the Seven natural wonders of the World, the beautiful Iguazu Falls, before continuing this wonderful journey to Patagonia.
In Puerto Madryn, be amazed by the rich fauna of the Peninsula Valdés, where you will be able to observe sea lions, birds and eventually penguins and wales regarding the season.
In El Calafate you will admire another wonder, the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most impressive glaciers in the world.
This package includes accommodation, excursions and transfers.
Day by day itinerary
1Arrival to Buenos Aires⌄
Welcome to Buenos Aires city and transfer to the selected hotel. Rest of the day free to enjoy as you please.
Overnight: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.
2From Buenos Aires to the Iguazu Falls⌄
Transfer to the airport early in the morning and flight to Iguazú. Reception at the airport and visit to the waterfalls on the Brazilian side.
On the Brazilian side of the Falls we start our tour in a bus that will take us to the beginning of the footbridges, from there there is a panoramic view of the Argentinean Falls, a good place for some good pictures. On this tour we can see the Iguazú River canyon, the Rivadavia and Tres Mosqueteros Falls, among others. Towards the end we find the lower viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo and as the last point the Salto Floriano, where there is an elevator that will take us to the meeting point with the guides.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.
3Iguazu Falls Argentinian Side⌄
Departure to start the excursion to Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side, with the possibility of visiting some of the 275 crescent-shaped falls. During this excursion you can enjoy the following rides: UPPER CIRCUIT: The 800 meters of catwalks are detached from the jungles surface to protect the fauna by preventing disruption of their natural trails. From this circuit you'll have an upper view of the Iguazu Falls, enjoying their magnificence with a panoramic view. Duration of the tour: one hour. LOWER CIRCUIT: 1.600 meters of catwalks, also detached from the jungles surface, enjoying a view from below and around the Iguazu falls. This circuit provides a unique experience where you'll be feeling as a part of the natural surroundings, watching and sensing their magnitude from up close. Duration of the tour: two hours.
Garganta del Diablo: Departing from Cataratas Station, the train goes up to Garganta Station in about 18 minutes. Then a walk along the catwalks about 1200 meters over the islands will take you to enjoy the most spectacular sight from the most important balcony: the Devil’s Gorge, the biggest fall of the Iguazu Falls. Time required: two hours.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.
4From Iguazú to Puerto Madryn⌄
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. Flight to Buenos Aires and connection in Aeroparque to continue to Trelew.
Reception at the airport and transfer to the city of Puerto Madryn.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.
5The Peninsula Valdés & Optional Wale Watching⌄
In this full day excursion you will explore with naturalist guides the Peninsula Valdés, which contains along its extension different unique species found in the area. The first stop will be at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus interpretation center. We will also enjoy the panoramic point that will let us observe the New Gulf, San José and the Island of the Birds.
Then, we will make another stop in the town of Puerto Pirámides where, depending on the season (from June to December), you will be able to take the whale watching (optional, not included).
Continuing the land tour, subject to the season, weather or tides will be visited in different order or combined with other stops: Caleta Valdés , Punta Cantor and Punta Norte to observe elephant seals, penguins and sea lions. The terrestrial orca watching can be done from Punta Norte, having more possibilities to see them in the months of March and April. Also during September in Caleta Valdés (less frequently).
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.
6From Puerto Madryn to El Calafate⌄
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. Flight to El Calafate. Reception in Calafate and transfer to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.
7Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Ride⌄
Once we arrive at the park, we will go to the Curva de los Suspiros, where you will observe the Perito Moreno Glacier for the first time, which is undoubtedly a stunning image. Later on we will make another stop at the Bajo las Sombras Pier, where those who wish can navigate to make an approach to the southern wall of the Glacier (Optional).
We will then continue to the footbridges, where we will observe the glacier from several balconies located at different heights, which allows us to appreciate it from different angles, each one more surprising than the previous one.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.
8Return to Buenos Aires⌄
Transfer to the airport in the morning and flight to Buenos Aires. Reception in Buenos Aires and transfer to the selected hotel. Afternoon free.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.
9Exploring Buenos Aires⌄
We will start our tour by picking up the passengers at the hotels, so that we can begin our journey through this unique and unparalleled city, full of passion, history, culture and magic. We will continue along one of the main avenues, 9 de Julio Avenue, where we will see the Colon Theatre and the Obelisk, an emblematic monument of the city.
Then we will visit the Plaza de Mayo, where we will make the first stop, the same was the historical, political and foundational epicenter, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government House, the Cabildo are the emblematic buildings that we will be able to observe and photograph.
The tour continues southwards through the old San Telmo neighborhood, passing by Lezama Park, we will continue further south until we reach La Boca neighborhood, where we will make the second stop, we will see the famous Boca Juniors football stadium, one of the greatest exponents of the Argentine Passion.
We will visit the famous Caminito: Tourist Attraction Center, full of color, magic and history.
Then we will pass bordering the Riachuelo towards the other end of the city being able to observe the contrast of the same one directing us, passing by the port towards Puerto Madero, last and most modern district of the city, Retiro with its central square San Martin, connecting us with the Avenue of the Liberator already we entered the sector but exclusive of Buenos Aires, entering us in the district of Palermo, green zone of the city.
Then we will circulate around the exclusive and sophisticated neighborhood of La Recoleta to finish our excursion in the central area of Buenos Aires.
7:30-8:30pm: We’ll get our Señor Tango Show tour started by picking you up from your hotel and heading over to the venue, one of the oldest tanguerias in the history of Argentine tango. 8:30pm: When you sit down for dinner at 8:30, you’ll be presented with a variety of Argentine and international dishes to choose from. 10pm: The best tango show begins at 10pm, with 9 couples onstage dancing traditional tango. With a live orchestra and Fernando Solar (accredited tango singer) to accompany them, the dancers will show you what true, passionate tango looks like. Midnight: As the spectacular show comes to an end, we’ll bring our tour to a close by dropping you back at your hotels, after a truly unique and unforgettable evening.
Meals: Breakfast · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.
10Bye Bye Argentina⌄
Transfer to the airport. Flight back home or to your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓9 nights accommodation
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Excursions and transfers detailed in the program
Not included
- ✕Domestic and international flights
- ✕Entrance fees to National Parks
- ✕Meals and services not indicated in the itinerary
- ✕Optional tours
Good to know
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rates don't apply for : Carnival, Easter, long weekends, winter holidays (month of July), congresses, special dates.
- In Iguazú we recommend wearing a swimsuit or light clothes that dry quickly. Some people bring a raincoat, a good idea would be to wear long sleeves as protection against sunburn and mosquitoes.
- You will need a valid passport that proves your identity.
- Important: A local Ecotourism Municipal Tax is mandatory for all visitors entering or leaving Puerto Iguazú. The tax is not included in the tour price and must be paid by the passenger. Passengers who do not have proof of payment may be required to pay the tax at the checkpoint, which may cause delays during the transfer.
From
$2,400
