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15-Day Cities, Falls and Lakes of Argentina

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Trip Overview

Adventure awaits in the cities, falls and lakes of Argentina on this 15-day tour!

Beginning in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, where art, history and Tango burst from its seams, you'll head to Iguazu Falls, the mighty waterfall straddling the Argentina-Brazilian border.

Next up, you'll fly to Bariloche, the city of mirror lakes before journeying to the edge of the Andes, following toward El Calafate, in the heart of Patagonia. After exploring the cradle of the Perito Moreno Glacier, you'll complete your trip in Ushuaia, the city of the end of the world, before flying back to Buenos Aires to round off your wonderful exploration!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Buenos Aires!

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Welcome to Buenos Aires!

Today, you'll arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After checking into your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish exploring the city.

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    Accommodation

    Loi Suites Esmeralda3 star

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    Activities

    Buenos AiresOptional Activity

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    Private Driver from Buenos Aires Airport to Meliá Buenos Aires

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    Buenos Aires

Day 2

Buenos Aires City Tour

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Buenos Aires City Tour

Today, you'll explore the city of Buenos Aires. You'll start with the symbol of our city: the Obelisk. You'll visit different squares such as Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martín, and Plaza Congreso, and avenues like Corrientes and Mayo, 9 de Julio. Tap into the history of the city in neighbourhoods like La Boca, San Telmo, Montserrat, and of course, the football stadium before cooling down in the local parks. In the evening, you'll be free to explore the city on your own.

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    Loi Suites Esmeralda3 star

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    Buenos Aires City Tour

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    Breakfast

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    Buenos Aires

Day 3

Travel From Buenos Aires to Iguazu & Visit the Brazillian Falls

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Travel From Buenos Aires to Iguazu & Visit the Brazillian Falls

This morning, you'll wake up early to go to the domestic airport for your flight to Iguazu. Today, you will visit the Brazillian side of Iguazu Falls in Foz do Iguassu National Park. The tour follows is a circuit of walkways 950 metres long that clings to the cliffs of the Iguassu River, offering a panoramic view of the impressive falls. The route highlight is when you get to the Mirador de La Garganta del Diablo, the Devil's Throat, where the rumble of the falls vibrates through you.

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    Accommodation

    Jardin de Iguazu3 star

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    Activities

    Iguazu Falls: Brazilian Side

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires Airport

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    Private Driver from Cataratas International Airport to Puerto Iguazú

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    Buenos Aires

    Puerto Iguazú

    State of Paraná

Day 4

Visit the Argentine Side of Iguazu Falls

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Visit the Argentine Side of Iguazu Falls

One of the most amazing experiences in the world, today you'll witness more than 200 waterfalls that have been here for millions of years. The tour starts early in the morning with a long walk, observing the vast fauna and flora of the region, including birds, butterflies, mammals, and plants that make up the natural environment surrounding the waterfalls. You'll reach several viewpoints look over the mighty roar of Iguazu both above and below the gorge.

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    Accommodation

    Jardin de Iguazu3 star

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    Iguazu Falls: Argentina Side

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    Breakfast

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    Puerto Iguazú

    Misiones Province

Day 5

Fly from Iguazu Falls to Bariloche

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Fly from Iguazu Falls to Bariloche

This morning, after breakfast, you'll pack your things and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Bariloche. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver and whisked off to your hotel in the heart of the city. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening to spend as you wish, exploring the city on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Carlos V Patagonia Bariloche3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Jardin de Iguazu to Cataratas International Airport

    Plane from Cataratas International Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport to Hotel Carlos V Patagonia Bariloche.

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    Puerto Iguazú

    San Carlos de Bariloche

Day 6

Small Circuit Scenic Tour with Campanario Hill & Tour to Victoria Island

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Small Circuit Scenic Tour with Campanario Hill & Tour to Victoria Island

Circuito Chico is a scenic tour on which you can enjoy good food as well as beautiful views. The scenic drive takes you to several natural lookouts, such as López Bay and Punto Panorámico. Cerro Campanario, a hill standing in the centre of the landscape, will carry you up to the most beautiful view in the area. You'll enjoy tasty specialities at several tea houses and restaurants along the way. In the afternoon, you'll head out on another tour to explore Victoria Island and Arrayanes Wood.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Carlos V Patagonia Bariloche3 star

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    Small Circuit Scenic Tour with Campanario Hill

    Sail to Victoria Island

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    Breakfast

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    San Carlos de Bariloche

    Neuquen

Day 7

A Day to Explore San Carlos de Bariloche

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A Day to Explore San Carlos de Bariloche

Reminiscent of a Swiss alpine town, San Carlos de Bariloche (or Bariloche, as it's commonly known) sits in Argentina's Patagonia region of Rio Negra. Bordering a large Andean glacial lake, Nahuel Huapi, and surrounded by towering snow-covered mountains and thousand-year-old forests, Bariloche has come to be known as one of the most beautiful destinations in Argentina. During your free time, you can taste some of its famous chocolate and enjoy any one of its numerous outdoor activities on offer.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Carlos V Patagonia Bariloche3 star

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    San Carlos de BarilocheOptional Activity

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    San Carlos de Bariloche

Day 8

Fly from Bariloche to El Calafate in Patagonia

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Fly from Bariloche to El Calafate in Patagonia

This morning, you'll say goodbye to Bariloche and head to the airport to board your flight to El Calafate in the Patagonian region of Argentina. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in the town. You'll then have the rest of the day to explore the area on your own, plan your days ahead and relax in your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Michelangelo Hotel Calafate3 star

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    Private Driver from Hotel Carlos V Patagonia Bariloche. to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport

    Plane from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport to El Calafate AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from El Calafate Airport to Michelangelo Hotel Calafate

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    San Carlos de Bariloche

    El Calafate

Day 9

Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park with Nautic Safari

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Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park with Nautic Safari

Today, you'll travel the 80-kilometre distance separating El Calafate and Perito Moreno glacier, an ever-changing glacier that is unique to this corner of the world. During the trip, you will discover beautiful places in the Andean foothills, along the south bank of Lake Argentino. After crossing the river Centinela and Mitre, you'll reach Brazo Rico, enter Los Glaciares National Park and begin to spot the icebergs floating on the water.

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    Accommodation

    Michelangelo Hotel Calafate3 star

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    Activities

    Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park with Nautic Safari

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    El Calafate

    Lago Argentino Department

Day 10

A Day to Explore El Calafate

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A Day to Explore El Calafate

As the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park nestled on the shores of the scenic Lago Argentino, El Calafate is considered Argentina's capital of glaciers. A day in El Calafate is ideal for those looking for a rest day with a view, the hue of Lago Argentino creates a mesmerising backdrop for your moments enjoying rural Argentine life, drinking mate, eating local snacks and watching the world go by.

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    Michelangelo Hotel Calafate3 star

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    El CalafateOptional Activity

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    El Calafate

Day 11

Fly from El Calafate to Ushuaia

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Fly from El Calafate to Ushuaia

Today, you'll say goodbye to El Calafate and head to the airport where you'll board your flight to Ushuaia. Upon arrival, you'll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore Ushuaia.

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    Accommodation

    Patagonia Jarke3 star

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    Private Driver from El Calafate to El Calafate Airport

    Plane from El Calafate Airport to Ushuaia AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Ushuaia Airport to Patagonia Jarke

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    El Calafate

    Ushuaia

Day 12

Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour & Sailing the Beagle Channel

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Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour & Sailing the Beagle Channel

Today, you'll explore the Tierra del Fuego National Park, sail the Beagle Channel and explore many other beautiful landscapes filled with wonderful flora and fauna. The topography of the park is extremely varied, everything is a series of craggy mountains, rivers, valleys and lakes, resulting in varied landscapes from the picturesque and lively stream to the mass of towering mountains, or the extraordinary spectacle of the majestic Beagle Channel.

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    Patagonia Jarke3 star

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    Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour

    Sailing the Beagle Channel

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    Ushuaia

    Tierra del Fuego Province

Day 13

Fly back to Buenos Aires

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Fly back to Buenos Aires

Should you have time in the morning, you can soak up the majesty surrounding Ushuaia before you are transferred to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires. When you arrive, your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel. If you have time in the afternoon, you can head out to explore any parts of the city that you missed last time.

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    Accommodation

    Loi Suites Esmeralda3 star

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    Private Driver from Ushuaia to Ushuaia Airport

    Plane from Ushuaia Airport to Buenos Aires AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires Airport to Loi Suites Esmeralda

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    Ushuaia

    Buenos Aires

Day 14

Free Day in Buenos Aires

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Free Day in Buenos Aires

The capital city runs on high energy, and you'll soon get swept up in it. The streets of Buenos Aires juxtaposes a long history of colonisation with a race into modernity. You'll find skyscrapers towering above renovated Spanish mansions and constantly turn corners to discover little snippets of history. When exploring today, be sure to hop between different neighbourhoods to get a full impression of the exciting city!

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    Accommodation

    Loi Suites Esmeralda3 star

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    Buenos Aires

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    Breakfast

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    Buenos Aires

Day 15

Departure from Buenos Aires

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Departure from Buenos Aires

This morning, your driver will be at your hotel to take you to the airport in time for your flight.

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    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery

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    Buenos Aires

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What’s included?

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 14 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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