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16-Day Argentina at Its Best

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Trip Overview

Argentina is South America’s second-largest country and has the most European influence. On this 16-day holiday to Argentina, you'll explore the best of of the country and be amazed by this impressive land of contrasts that varies from north to south and east to west.

In one trip, you'll marvel at the striking Iguazú Falls, learn about indigenous ancestors, go off-roading through the desert and arid landscapes on the five-day Puna Experience, drink exquisite wines near the imposing Andes Mountains and visit the numerous lakes.

In the bustling capital city of Buenos Aires, you'll indulge in great steaks and immerse in local tango culture. Needless to say, the country boasts diversity and adventure and is waiting for you to explore it!
Outdoors & Nature
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Sightseeing
Hiking & Trekking
Food & Drink
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Buenos Aires, City Tour with Local Guide & Welcome Dinner

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Welcome to Buenos Aires, City Tour with Local Guide & Welcome Dinner

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel. After checking in, you'll head out on a city drive along “9 de Julio”, the widest avenue in the world. You'll visit Plaza de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, stroll along “Caminito” to admire the colourful streets, the beautiful green spaces in Palermo, Recoleta and you'll end your tour with a visit to the Recoleta cemetery. In the evening, you'll be taken for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Check-in: 15:00hs

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

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    Activities

    Buenos Aires Southern City Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ezeiza International Airport, Autopista Teniente General Pablo Riccheri, Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina to Buenos Aires

    Private Driver from Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires to Restaurant in Buenos Aires

    Private Driver from Restaurant in Buenos Aires to Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Buenos Aires

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

Day 2

Tigre and Parana Delta Boat Tour & Dinner and Tango Show at El Viejo Almacén

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Tigre and Parana Delta Boat Tour & Dinner and Tango Show at El Viejo Almacén

This morning, you'll head north to the capital’s outskirts. Tigre is a popular weekend getaway for many "porteños" and boasts many summer homes as well as yacht and rowing clubs. You'll take a one-hour boat excursion along the Paraná Delta and its channels, rivers, streams, and numerous islands, appreciating the lush vegetation. In the evening, you'll head to El Viejo Almacén, a must-do in Buenos Aires. You'll spend the night enjoying tango show with great food, music, singing and dancing.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

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    Activities

    Tigre & Parana Delta Boat Tour

    El Viejo Almacén Dinner & Tango Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Tigre

    Private Driver from Tigre to Buenos Aires

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    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Tigre

    Buenos Aires

Day 3

Countryside & Farm Tour in San Antonio de Areco

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Countryside & Farm Tour in San Antonio de Areco

Today, you'll travel to San Antonio de Areco. Here, you'll take a walking tour of the village, including a visit to the historical heart of the city. Afterwards, you'll continue to the ‘El Ombu de Areco’ ranch. Once at the estancia, you can take rides on the horses or go for a ride in a sulky. At lunchtime, you'll enjoy a typical country-style barbeque prepared using only the finest quality meats. Dessert is accompanied by a folklore show, which is followed by a demonstration of gaucho skills.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

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    Activities

    Countryside Tour in San Antonio de Areco

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    San Antonio de Areco

Day 4

Fly to Salta & Salta City Tour

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Fly to Salta & Salta City Tour

Today, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Salta. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted and taken to your hotel. Salta is located in a fertile valley, surrounded by stunning landscapes; the gateway to the wild north. In the afternoon, you'll head out on a guided Salta city tour. You'll walk around the main square, see the stunning colonial buildings like the Salta Cathedral and the High Mountain Museum (MAAM). You'll end your tour in San Lorenzo, a small colonial village outside of Salta.

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    Accommodation

    Finca Valentina3 star

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    Activities

    Salta City Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (AEP), Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Plane from Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (AEP), Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado, Buenos Aires, Argentina to Martín Miguel de Güemes International AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport to Salta

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Salta

Day 5

Begin Your Five-Day Puna Experience

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Begin Your Five-Day Puna Experience

The Puna Experience is simply one of the best trips in the world for those who love deserts, nature and endless landscapes. You'll leave the city of Salta and drive through Quebrada del Toro, San Antonio de los Cobres and Desierto del Laberinto (Labyrinth Dessert) until you reach Tolar Grande. You'll cover 100 kilometres of paved road and 250 kilometres of gravel road reaching an altitude of 4,500 metres. You'll be in a 4WD with a professional driver-guide with snacks and water on board.

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    Accommodation

    Hosteria Casa Andina

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    Activities

    San Antonio de los Cobres

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Salta to Tolar Grande

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Salta

    San Antonio de los Cobres

    Tolar Grande

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    Notes

    The Puna Experience is simply one of the best trips in the world for those who love deserts, nature and endless landscapes. It is a real desert trip, where often you do not cross any another vehicle for days and the only companions are your emotions and herds of wild vicuñas. A five-day overlanding journey aboard a 4x4 pick-up truck, with every security onboard, from satellite communication to the best local Guides and all the necessary to go into the heart of the High Altitude Deserts of the Puna. It is five intense days with a continuous succession of landscapes and diverse nature, without pause.

Day 6

Full Day to Explore Tolar Grande Region

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Full Day to Explore Tolar Grande Region

Today, you'll have the whole day to explore Tolar Grande region. There are two options: one is recommended to explore the remote area of Mina Casualidad (Mina Julia), perfect if you don't mind in spending a full day on the 4x4 in order to reach some of the most amazing natural sights of the Puna. The other option is recommended to get to know the area of Tolar Grande, with the possibility of doing fantastic short hikes and enjoying the landscapes, with only a few kilometres of driving.

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    Accommodation

    Hosteria Casa Andina

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    Activities

    Mina Julia Full-Day Tour from Tolar Grande

    Tolar Grande Full-Day Tour with Hiking

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Tolar Grande

    Salta Province

Day 7

Off-Road Journey to El Peñón

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Off-Road Journey to El Peñón

Today you will visit Cono de Arita, Oasis Antofallita and Antofalla, Vega Colorada, Quebrada Calalaste and Antofagasta de la Sierra until you reach El Peñon where you will stay for the next two nights. Over seven hours, you'll cover a distance of 340 kilometres of earth track and salt road. You'll reach an altitude of 4,500 metres on the road to El Peñón at 3,400 metres.

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    Accommodation

    Hostería de Altura El Peñón3 star

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    Activities

    Cono De Arita

    Antofalla

    Antofagasta de la Sierra

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Tolar Grande to Hostería de Altura El Peñón

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Tolar Grande

    Salta Province

    Antofalla

    Antofagasta de la Sierra

    El Peñón

Day 8

Tour of Lake Carachi Pampa, Campo de Piedra Pomez & Dunas Blancas

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Tour of Lake Carachi Pampa, Campo de Piedra Pomez & Dunas Blancas

Today, on this full-day tour, you will visit the nearby volcano, Lake Carachi Pampa, Campo de Piedra Pomez and Dunas Blancas. You'll cover a total distance of 130 kilometres of earth, gravel and salt tracks with an altitude of 3,800 metres at points. The total driving time will be around four hours and 30 minutes but it will be worth it to see all of these amazing sights.

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    Accommodation

    Hostería de Altura El Peñón3 star

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    Activities

    Laguna Carachi Pampa, Campo de Piedra Pomez & Dunas Blancas Tour

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    El Peñón

    Catamarca Province

Day 9

End of Your Five-Day Puna Experience & Return to Salta

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End of Your Five-Day Puna Experience & Return to Salta

Today you'll return to the city of Salta visiting Hualfin, Santa Maria, Cafayate and the Quebrada de las Conchas on the way. You'll cover a distance of 440 kilometres on paved and gravel road, reaching an altitude of 4,100 metres before descending down to Salta at 1,200 metres. Coined the most beautiful drive in one of the most beautiful regions of Argentina, Quebrada de Cafayate is a spectacular sight of natural formations of red earth shaped by wind, water and tectonic activity.

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    Accommodation

    Finca Valentina3 star

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    Activities

    Quebrada de Cafayate

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Hostería de Altura El Peñón to Salta

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    El Peñón

    Salta Province

    Salta

Day 10

Fly to Iguazu

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Fly to Iguazu

At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the domestic airport to board your flight to Iguazu. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at Puerto Iguazu airport and taken to your hotel on the Argentinean side. Puerto Iguazú is a small, quiet town located at the confluence of the Iguazú and Paraná Rivers. With many hotels and restaurants, everyone here is either travelling or working in the tourism industry: it is your gateway to the famous Iguazú Falls.

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    Accommodation

    Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Salta to Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport

    Plane from Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport to Cataratas International AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Cataratas International Airport to Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Salta

    Puerto Iguazú

Day 11

Explore the Argentine Side of the Iguazu Falls

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Explore the Argentine Side of the Iguazu Falls

Today, you'll spend the day in the Iguazu National Park in Argentina. You'll go up to the Upper Circuit for panoramic views of the falls, visit the Devil’s Throat, the park’s most impressive and immense waterfalls, and walk along the Iguazú River canyon. In the afternoon, you'll have the chance to go out on an adventure on all-terrain trucks through the jungle to the banks of the Iguazú River, where you will board special boats that will take you, at high speed, to the mighty Iguazu Falls!

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    Accommodation

    Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru4 star

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    Activities

    Iguazu Falls: Argentina Side

    Devil's Throat

    Optional tour - The Great Adventure Tour of Iguazu FallsOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Puerto Iguazú

    Misiones Province

    Argentina

Day 12

Begin Your Three-Day Yacutinga Lodge Experience

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Begin Your Three-Day Yacutinga Lodge Experience

At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to Yacutinga Meeting point. Yacutinga Lodge & Wildlife Nature Reserve is an ideal site for those who want to enjoy nature. It is an environmentally friendly lodge and private wildlife nature reserve located in the heart of the Argentine Rainforest, surrounded by the Iguazú National Park. You can enjoy diverse outdoor activities with an eco-tourism focus, such as floating trips, hiking tours and bird-watching.

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    Accommodation

    Yacutinga Lodge

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru to Yacutinga meeting point, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Argentina

    Off-Road from Yacutinga meeting point, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Argentina to Yacutinga Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Puerto Iguazú

    Comandante Andresito

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    Notes

    Upon arrival at the Lodge, you'll receive a warm welcome and check-in. Then, you'll receive a presentation on the jungle and its state of conservation. Through this presentation, the guide in charge will explain to the new guests the environmental situation of the ecosystem they are visiting.

Day 13

Explore Yacutinga Lodge's Private Nature Reserve

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Explore Yacutinga Lodge's Private Nature Reserve

Today, you'll experience the serene, jungle environment of the Yacutinga Lodge Private Nature Reserve. After breakfast, you'll set off canoeing along the San Francisco stream, perfect for a photo-safari and general fauna observation. After lunch, you'll have free time to enjoy the lodge's facilities and head out on an interpretative walk with an expert guide into the Misiones Forest. After dinner, you'll turn nocturnal on a guided night jungle walk to sharpen your senses.

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    Accommodation

    Yacutinga Lodge

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    Activities

    Interpretive Walks at Yacutinga Lodge

    Canoeing along the San Francisco Stream

    Night Walk from Yacutinga Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Comandante Andresito

    Misiones Province

Day 14

End of Three-Day Yacutinga Lodge & Return to Puerto Iguazu

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End of Three-Day Yacutinga Lodge & Return to Puerto Iguazu

After breakfast, you'll check out and head back to the Yacutinga Lodge meeting point. You'll then travel to Puerto Iguazu where you'll stay for the night. After three days in the jungle, you'll be welcomed back to your five-star hotel where you can relax for the rest of the afternoon and evening, enjoying the hotel's facilities.

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    Accommodation

    Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru4 star

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Yacutinga Lodge to Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Argentina

    Private Driver from Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Argentina to Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Argentina

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Comandante Andresito

    Puerto Iguazú

Day 15

Explore the Brazilian Side of Iguazu Falls & Fly Back to Buenos Aires

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Explore the Brazilian Side of Iguazu Falls & Fly Back to Buenos Aires

Today, you'll explore the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. You'll walk along paths and appreciate the lush vegetation, butterflies, and cascades. You'll then take the path that leads you to an amazing panoramic view of the Devil’s Throat where you can appreciate the incredible panorama of the other iconic sites across the Argentinian border like Two Sisters and Bozzeti waterfalls. In the afternoon, you'll board a flight to Buenos Aires where you'll spend your last night.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

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    Activities

    Iguazu Falls Tour: The Brazilian Side

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Iguazu Falls to Cataratas International Airport

    Plane from Cataratas International Airport to Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (AEP), Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (AEP), Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado, Buenos Aires, Argentina to Buenos Aires

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Puerto Iguazú

    Foz do Iguaçu

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

Day 16

Departure from Buenos Aires

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Departure from Buenos Aires

Your beautiful holiday to Argentina finishes on this day. At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the international airport to board your international flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Ezeiza International Airport, Autopista Teniente General Pablo Riccheri, Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

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What’s included?

  • 15 nights accommodation
  • 19 activities
  • 15 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

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