10 Day Chile and Argentina Trip

The capital and the country’s largest city, Buenos Aires has a population of around 14 million people. This sophisticated, world-class metropolis is a port city situated on one of the world’s largest rivers, the Rio de la Plata. Treelined boulevards, parks and plazas are abundant, and the locals, who call themselves porteños (people of the port), take pride in their walkable city. Airport greeting and transfer to your selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to beginning exploring the city. (Accommodations, Buenos Aires)

Enjoy your Morning City Tour of Buenos Aires, a perfect introduction to South America’s most elegant capital city. The tour begins with a drive along 9th of July Avenue, with its 8 lanes, the widest avenue in the world. In the middle of the avenue is the Obelisk. A symbol of the city, it was built in 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city. Another landmark is the Colon Theatre, the city’s famous opera house.

Continue to the historic center, to the Plaza de Mayo, a lovely plaza with flower gardens and tall palm trees; the scene of many of the city’s historic political events. Surrounding the plaza are colonial buildings of interest: the Casa Rosada, the seat of the executive branch of the government; the Cabildo with its historic museum; the Metropolitan Cathedral, which holds the tomb of General Jose de San Martin, the father of Argentine independence. No tour would be complete without a visit to the picturesque La Boca district. You will see Caminito Street, famous for its colorful houses.

Continue to San Telmo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Originally a center for immigrant settlers, it is a neighborhood of colonial houses, cobblestone streets, and antique shops. The tour passes the developing new district of Puerto of Madero, and continues through Palermo where the Zoo, Botanical Garden, Palermo Woods, the National Polo Field, and the Planetarium are located.

On the way back, we will visit another residential area, the sophisticated district of Recoleta, with its restaurants, coffee shops, nightclubs and boutiques. We will visit the famous Recoleta Cemetery with its ornate memorials, including the tomb of Eva Peron. In the evening, you will enjoy your Tango Show and Dinner at Esquina Carlso Gardel. (Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodations, Buenos Aires)

Day at leisure to explore the city, or arrange an optional tour. In the evening we recommend a tango show with dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodations, Buenos Aires)

Airport meeting and transfer to your selected hotel. The charming town of Calafate, located on the shores of Lago Argentino is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. These massive glaciers located in this southernmost part of the Andean mountain range, cover an area of 170 miles long and 35 miles wide. Perito Moreno, Upsala, and Spegazzini Glaciers are visually stunning with various shades of blue and turquoise reflected in the ice, against a majestic background of snow-covered Andean peaks. You will be visiting these amazing glaciers during your stay in Calafate. (Breakfast, Buenos Aires; Accommodations, Calafate)

Early morning departure at 9:00 a.m. for a full day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier. Travel one hour from Calafate to the glacier, with stops for picture taking. You will spend three hours on the glacier balconies, walking along pathways and stopping at viewpoints. Late afternoon return to your hotel in Calafate. (Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodations, Calafate)

Airport greeting and transfer to your hotel. If you arrive in the morning you may take an optional afternoon sightseeing tour of Mendoza, including General San Martin Park, Cerro de la Gloria, and surroundings. (Breakfast, Calafate; Accommodations, Mendoza)

After breakfast, depart for a full-day tour to wineries in the Lujan/ Maipu Region. Return to hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodations, Mendoza)

Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls via Buenos Aires. It has been said that Iguassu Falls surpasses the grandeur of both Niagara and Victoria Falls. Taller than Niagara by 65 feet, and twice as wide, Iguassu Falls consists of 275 cascades spread across nearly 2 miles. It is ideal to view the Falls from both the Argentina side and the Brazil side (but it is necessary for US citizens to have a visa to enter Brazil). (Breakfast, Calafate; Accommodations, Iguassu Falls)

From your hotel you will be taken to the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls, located within the Iguazu National Park. It was declared a Mankind Heritage site by UNESCO. From the Visitor’s Center, located in the Falls area, you will take an open train to make a 15-minute journey up to Cataratas Station. From there you will walk in the paths and lookouts, admiring the imposing waterfalls up close. You will then take the train on to Garganta Station and from there you will descend to the Devil’s Throat balcony, to view one of the most spectacular sights on earth. (Breakfast, Accommodations, Iguassu Falls)

Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Buenos Aires. Airport greeting and transfer from the domestic airport to the international airport for your return flight. (Breakfast, Iguassu Falls)