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Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 5 nights (3 nights in Buenos Aires, and 2 nights in Iguazu), and 8 meals (6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner).
Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls
Enjoy the cosmopolitan capital city of Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls in this captivating Argentina tour. Buenos Aires offers unique neighborhoods, such as San Telmo and Recoleta, impressive historical architecture, world renowned steaks, and Tango Shows. The Iguazu Falls are one of the most impressive natural wonders of the world. They are formed by 275 different cascades, some as tall as 270 feet, and surrounded by a subtropical rain forest.
Customization: This tour can be customized to suit your requirements.
Activities: Cultural/historical sightseeing, wildlife viewing, and hiking.
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Depart to Buenos Aires (overnight flight).
Day 2: Buenos Aires/Panoramic City Tour
After passing through immigration and customs, proceed to the reception area, where our inbound services representative will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will be greeted and then transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a panoramic city tour of Buenos Aires. This tour will cover the most important sights in the city. You will visit the impressive National Congress (the Parliament), the Civic Centre, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the headquarters of the executive branch of the government, and the town Hall. You will also see one of the best Opera Houses in the world. The tour will continue with a visit to the neighborhood of San Telmo, and you will learn about its history. On Sundays, you will be able to enjoy a flea market. You will go next to La Boca, known for its colorful architecture and for being the first port in Buenos Aires. This neighborhood was originally settled by Italian immigrants. You will also visit the Palermo and Recoleta areas of the city and modern neighborhoods such as Puerto Madero, with big mansions and great parks. (B)
Note: Check in time is 2:00pm. We can request an early check-in but cannot guarantee it.
Day 3: Buenos Aires/Fiesta Gaucha
In the morning, you will have an excursion to the Argentine countryside to enjoy a day on a ranch 'estancia' and discover its traditional dance and music, and experience a true 'Festival Gaucho'. Typical 'empanadas' (meat pies) and superb Argentinean wine will be offered. Later, you will enjoy a delicious Argentine-style barbecue. This will be followed by a folkloric show with singing and dancing, a demonstration of the gaucho (cowboy) skills of horseback riding and rodeo, a horse exhibition, and 'the sortija' (ring race). You may also ride a horse or typical carriage to have a better feel for the gaucho's way of life. Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B,L)
Day 4: Buenos Aires/Dinner and Tango Show
Free day at leisure or to enjoy an optional tour (not included). In the evening, you will enjoy a typical Argentine dinner and wine, and a Tango show with a re-creation of the original style and melancholic rhythms of the 1940's. The impressive lyrics will be interpreted by some of the best singers in the city. You will also hear some folk music from the Altiplano region of the country. (B,D)
Day 5: Buenos Aires/Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls. Upon arrival, you will have a one and one-half hour tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. Located in Iguazu National Park, these spectacular falls are comprised of 275 individual cascades, and are more than 1.90 miles wide and 270 feet high. You will walk along the main trail (one mile) on a catwalk above the lower Iguazu River to the series of falls that comprise the Devil's Throat. Then you will take an elevator to an observation deck for a spectacular panoramic view of the falls. At the end of this tour, you will be transferred to your hotel on the Argentinian side. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. (B)
Note: U.S. citizens need a visa to enter Brazil.
Day 6: Iguazu Falls (Argentinean Side)/Great Adventure Tour
In the morning, you will return to Iguazu Falls to view the falls from the Argentinian side and for the Great Adventure Tour. On the Argentinian side of the falls, you will visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the biodiversity of the jungle and the culture and history of the surrounding area. You can also take the Ecological Forest Train to the Garganta del Diable (Devil's Throat) Station and the Cataratas Station, which will take you to the upper and lower circuits, and other walking trails. In the afternoon, you will have the Great Adventure Tour. First, you will ride semi-rigid zodiac boats to reach the bottom of San Martin, Bosetty, Tres Mosqueteros and Canon de Garganta del Diablo falls and down the river rapids up to Puerto Macuco (two miles from the falls). Then, you will ride in an open jeep along the rainforest, observing the local flora and fauna with the aid of specialized guides. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. (B)
Day 7: Iguazu Falls/Buenos Aires
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. At the reception area, our inbound services representative will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will be greeted and then transferred to the international airport for your return flight to your final destination. (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls
Single
Double
Triple
3 Star
$1,969
$1,209
$1,189
4 Star
$2,379
$1,559
$1,419
5 Star
$3,239
$2,019
$1,799
Deluxe
$4,179
$2,459
$2,519
All prices are in U.S. Dollars. Click here to see our prices in your currency.
The above prices are valid until December 15, 2011.
Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls
The Price of This Tour Includes
South American Vacations' expert pre-departure planning services and documentation.
Airport/hotel transfers including baggage handling.
Hotel accommodations including taxes and service charges.
Excursions as indicated on the itinerary including all applicable entrance fees.
Meals as indicated on the itinerary.
Local, English-speaking tour guides.
The Price of This Tour Does Not Include
International airfare.
Domestic airfare.
International airport departure tax ($28).
Argentinian reciprocity fee ($131).
Meals not indicated on the itinerary.
Gratuities to tour guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
Gifts and personal items.
Travel insurance.
We will be happy to quote the cost of international airfare and travel insurance and to make these arrangements for you.