9-Day Glaciers, Falls and Tango - Buenos Aires, El Calafate and Iguazu Falls

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Tour the majestic Iguazu Falls, walk along some viewing walkways to admire Patagonia’s Perito Moreno Glacier, and discover the sexiness of tango dancing in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires on this 9-day tour of Argentina. From the steamy jungles of Iguazu to the cool glaciers of Patagonia, Argentina’s dramatic landscapes and rich culture will make it easy for you to fall in love with this beautiful country.

What's Included

Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
Transfers mentioned in the itinerary
​Buenos Aires Urban Use Right Fee (DUU) & Iguazú Eco-Fee​
Tours mentioned in the itinerary
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[8])
Breakfast
8 nights of accommodation (4 in Buenos Aires, 2 in El Calafate & 2 in P. Iguazu)
International or Domestic Flights
National Park Entrance fees
Food and beverage (unless otherwise specified)
Optional tours & Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please note that pick-up is included from Buenos Aires Cruise Port, Buenos Aires Domestic Airport (AEP) and Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE). We will schedule your transfer into the city according to your flight arrival time or your cruise disembarkation time. PUERTO IGUAZU: If your arrival flight lands and/or departs between 10 pm and 6 am, the transfer service will have to be private, incurring additional charges. Otherwise, you can take a taxi to your hotel, but there will be no refund for it.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Buenos Aires

    1 stop
  • 1

    Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you’ll be met at the airport by one of our Destination Hosts and will have a private transfer to your hotel. Our Destination Host will check with you the details of your itinerary, provide you with printed documentation, and add any extra information you might need. They will be ready to answer your questions, give you tips about places to go, restaurants to eat and anything else you might be interested in. You’ll have the rest of the day free to enjoy this vibrant city.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Buenos Aires - City Tour & Tango Show

    2 stops
  • 2

    In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a City Tour (shared service). Over the course of the tour, you will have the chance to visit the historical and political centre of the city: the May Square, San Telmo with its cobblestone streets, La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever present, and the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the Paris of the South.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel to be driven to one of Buenos Aires’ most emblematic cultural highlights: a Dinner and Tango Show offering a spectacular demonstration of the finest local dancing accompanied by delicious Argentine cuisine and all the malbec you’d like. At the end of the evening, you will be driven back to your hotel (shared service).

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Buenos Aires/ Calafate

    3 stops
  • 4

    At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the domestic airport to take your flight to El Calafate.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, you’ll be transported to your hotel (shared service).

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    El Calafate

    After check-in, you have the rest of the day free to explore local shops and restaurants around town, or venture outside El Calafate to surrounding areas like Laguna Nimez, where you’ll witness a beautiful sunset (the front desk personnel at your hotel can give you information on transportation, hiking and more).

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    El Calafate - Full-Day Perito Moreno Glacier with Boat Tour Included

    2 stops
  • 7

    After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day guided excursion to Los Glaciares National Park, where you’ll see the Perito Moreno Glacier.

    1 hour 11 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Perito Moreno Glacier

    Admire beautiful views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a boat cruise, which allows you to see the glacier up-close. Then take a walk on nearby trails with your guide to viewing platforms which showcase the 19-mile-long (30 km) Perito Moreno Glacier from different angles. Stop for lunch at the park before continuing your exploration (lunch is not included). After your visit to the national park, you’ll be driven back to your hotel in Calafate, where you’ll have free time to eat dinner and relax. **OPTIONAL: If you would prefer to upgrade your tour to include the Mini-Trekking or Big Ice excursions, both of which allow you to hike the glacier, please write it down in the special requirements box (while booking) and we’ll quote it for you.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Calafate/ Buenos Aires

    2 stops
  • 9

    Today you will have the morning free to do as you wish. You may relax at your hotel or wander around town looking for some souvenirs before departing back to Buenos Aires. If you’d like to book an extra tour for today, please let us know in advance! At the appropriate time, you will have a shared transfer to El Calafate airport.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will have a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day will be yours to do as you wish.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu - Half-Day Iguazu National Park: Brazilian Side

    4 stops
  • 11

    At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the domestic airport to take your flight to Puerto Iguazu.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Puerto Iguazu

    Upon arrival in Puerto Iguazu, you'll be driven to your hotel (shared service). This little and relaxing town is the gate to visit the impressive Iguazu Falls, which have been recently declared as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders!, making them a must-see destination for any traveler visiting Argentina.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Parque Nacional do Iguacu

    After check-in at your hotel, you will enjoy a half-day tour to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls (shared service), from where you will enjoy vast panoramic views that will allow you to take the waterfalls in their entirety. Upon arrival to the National Park, your guide will assist you while you purchase your entrance tickets.

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    Iguazu Falls

    After a short briefing about the park, you’ll begin to tour the half-mile viewing walkway that provides spectacular panoramic views of the front of the falls. At the end of the circuit, you will approach Floriano Fall and get sprayed by its heavy mist. **IMPORTANT: In order to visit the Brazilian side of the falls, passengers must arrive before 12 p.m. Or if joining the excursion on departure day, please book a flight with departure at 6:15 p.m. or later.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Puerto Iguazu - Full-Day Iguazu National Park: Argentine Side

    3 stops
  • 15
    Parque Nacional Iguazu

    After breakfast, you will depart on a full-day tour to the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls (shared service); where you’ll be able to witness the jungle’s beauty and have intimate views of this unforgettable section of the Iguazu River. Upon arrival to the National Park, you will show your entrance ticket and enter the park (entrance fee not included).

    7 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 16
    Garganta del Diablo

    At the park, an ecological train ride will take you to the impressive Devil’s Throat, the most important of all 275 waterfalls that comprise the Iguazu falls system.

    Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Iguazu Falls

    After touring “Garganta del Diablo” (Devil’s Throat), you will continue to explore the walkways of the lower or the upper circuit. Both of them are sure to impress you: The LOWER CIRCUIT features a more intimate experience with nature as you walk right into the forest to the heart of the falls, you will be able to feel the “spirit” of the jungle; its humidity, sounds and aromas. The UPPER CIRCUIT provides magnificent panoramic views from the top of the falls. This circuit is the perfect place to kick back and relax with the sound of water in the background and sunlight on your skin. The elevated walkways will take you over the drop line of several of the main jumps. After enjoying unique views of the falls, you will return to your hotel in the late afternoon. **OPTIONAL: we highly recommend upgrading this excursion to include a boat tour experience.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Puerto Iguazu / Buenos Aires

    2 stops
  • 18

    After breakfast, enjoy your last few hours in this beautiful town. At the appropriate time, a shared transfer will take you to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19

    Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will have a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to enjoy as you wish.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Buenos Aires

    1 stop
  • 20

    Day at leisure to continue exploring Buenos Aires city. At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the international airport for your flight back home. NOTES: Our itinerary is pretty flexible, so if you need to add extra nights or want to add extra tours to the itinerary, we can quote them for you. Just make sure to let us know in advance using the special requirements box while booking. IMPORTANT: In order to visit the Brazilian side of the falls passengers must NOT arrive later than 11:30 a.m. It is the traveler's responsibility to make sure they meet Brazil's entry and travel requirements to cross the international border.

    1 day • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants
  • IMPORTANT: In order to visit the Brazilian side of the falls on day 6, passengers must arrive into Iguazu at 11:30 a.m. OR earlier.
  • A current valid passport will be required to cross the international border with Brazil. Please, keep your passport handy and make sure to meet Brazil's entry and travel requirements prior to reaching border control
  • Hotel accommodation categories are based on service and comfort standards, not star ratings
  • All special requirements must be advised at the time of booking. Extra tours and extra nights can be added to the original itinerary when requested in advance
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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