Best of Argentina
Day 1
Buenos Aires
Arrive into Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina and home of the romantic Tango, one of the largest cities in the world. Night clubs and cafes, as well as streets and parks are always filled with friendly “Porteños”, those residents of Buenos Aires who love to eat, drink and have fun.
Day 2
Buenos Aires
Today is reserved for a “Gaucho Fiesta”, an opportunity to see life on the Pampas. Enjoy a traditionally lavish barbecue lunch with all the trimmings, local dessert specialities, delicious wines, and a display of Gaucho horsemanship.BL
Day 3
Buenos Aires - Iguazú Falls
This morning, fly to Iguazú, Argentina. The falls form the frontier between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay and surpass in grandeur both Niagara and Victoria Falls. Afternoon tour to the boardwalk leading to the “Garganta del Diablo” (Devil's Throat), the most powerful of the falls.B
Day 4
Iguazú Falls - Buenos Aires
Fly back to BUENOS AIRES this morning. Afternoon city tour - highlights include Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada (Government House), Cabildo (Old City Hall), the Congress Building, 9 de Julio Ave, the widest in the world, the Colón Theatre, the famous Opera House, picturesque La Boca district, which resembles a typical Italian neighbourhood, Palermo Park and the historic Recoleta Cemetery with its ornate memorials. Afternoon at leisure. This evening, we suggest you take in an optional Tango show.B
Day 5
Buenos Aires - El Calafate
Today fly to El Calafete, situated on beautiful Lago Argentino.BD
Day 6
El Calafate - Upsala - El Calafate
Full day lake trip to see Upsala Glacier and Onelli Bay, cruising among icebergs which have broken off the glacier. Return to El Calafate in the afternoon.BD
Day 7
El Calafate - Perito Moreno - El Calafate
Travel overland today to, Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's largest active continental glaciers. UNESCO has declared it to be a “Universal Patrimony of Humanity”. Return to El Calafate in the afternoon.BD
Day 8
El Calafate - San Carlos de Bariloche
Today fly to San Carlos de Bariloche, a lovely mountain town set amidst deep blue lakes and snowcapped mountains.B
Day 9
San Carlos de Bariloche
Morning half day tour known as “Circuito Chico”, driving through the most beautiful part of this National Park of forest, lakes and mountains, culminating at Punto Panoramico. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this pleasant and wonderfully situated city.B
Day 10
San Carlos de Bariloche
Day at leisure. Perhaps take a boat cruise to Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest, said to be the inspiration for Walt Disney's “Bambi”.B
Day 11
San Carlos de Bariloche
Depart BarilocheB
