The Highlights of Argentina

Day 1: Departure

Maximise your time by flying overnight to Buenos Aires on a direct overnight British Airways flight from London.

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by your guide and escorted to your hotel. The guide will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentinian trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as all emergency contact numbers. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city’s quaint neighbourhoods full of romantic restaurants and cafés.

Accommodation: Melia Buenos Aires Hotel

Day 3: Buenos Aires

Today you head out after breakfast for a city tour. The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Next, the tour will head to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. Stop to look at the colourful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. From here continue to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most fascinating neighbourhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit.

Accommodation: Melia Buenos Aires Hotel [Breakfast]

Day 4: Buenos Aires - Iguazú

After your breakfast, your guide will help you transfer to Buenos Aires airport for your flight to Iguazú. Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazú airport, you will be met by your guide and escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure for you to relax and enjoy the city of Puerto Iguazú.

Accommodation: Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel [Breakfast]

Day 5: Iguazú

Today after breakfast you will be exploring the Iguazú National Park home to the famous Iguazú Falls. The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diversity in this subtropical rainforest.

The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metre-walk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The Devil’s Throat goes past several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups of other falls. This walk has high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300-metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some of the waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliff-point outlook and requires less effort in walking of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be accessed via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path. (Approximate duration: 2 hours).

Accommodation: Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel [Breakfast]

Day 6: Iguazú

Today you have a free day to explore the city at your own pace. If there are any specific sites or places you wish to visit the guide can help you with planning your day. You may want to follow the well-organised trails, taking the train from the Visitors Centre to Falls Station and following the upper or lower circuit paths or perhaps arrange an adventure in a zodiac, getting close to the parts of the falls known as San Martin, the Three Musketeers and the Devils' Throat.

Accommodation: Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel [Breakfast]

Day 7: Iguazú - El Calafate

After your breakfast, your guide will help you transfer to Puerto Iguazu airport for your flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, you will be met by your guide and escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure for you to relax and enjoy the city of El Calafate.

Accommodation: Xelena [Breakfast]

Day 8: El Calafate

Today, you will leave in the morning to visit the renowned Perito Moreno glacier. It is considered as one of the most unique glaciers due to its constant forward movement. Along the 85 km (53 mi) that you will drive to get to the park, you will discover many Andean pre-cordillera sites that are worth capturing on your camera. By the Argentino Lake, you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico River you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you finally are able to grasp in all its awe this natural wonder considered World Heritage by the United Nations. There are many different paths you can take to view this stunning glacier, explore the depth and size of the amazing natural phenomena. Then, in the afternoon after lunch you you will head back to the hotel, for an evening of leisure.

Accommodation: Xelena [Breakfast]

Day 9: El Calafate

Today you have a free day to explore the city at your own pace. If there are any specific sites or places you wish to visit the guide can help you with planning your day.

Accommodation: Xelena [Breakfast]

Day 10: El Calafate - Buenos Aires

Your guide will take you to the airport where you can board a short connecting flight to Buenos Aires. Once you arrive from El Califante you have the evening to relax and enjoy the city. Potter through the sprawling antique market in San Telmo or the chic shops in Recoleta, sampling the huge range of cafes along the way. 

Accommodation: Melia Buenos Aires Hotel [Breakfast]

Day 11: Departure

This afternoon you depart on the direct overnight British Airways flight, arriving London Heathrow late afternoon.

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Tour Includes

Visas, Other meals were not mentioned in the programme, Drinks, Overweight luggage, Personal expenses, Travel insurance, Tips & gratuities

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These itineraries are samples of itineraries we have created for our guests. Speak to one of our travel experts at 020 7843 3531 or email at info@clevelandcollection.co.uk to create your perfect holiday based on your travel requirements.

* This is a guide price, based on travel in low season