Argentina: waterfalls and the capital (6 days, 5 nights)
Buenos Aires – Puerto Iguazu – Buenos Aires
60 people
This journey is all about exploring the most interesting neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, tasting classic dishes in the city's best restaurants, playing polo, immersing yourself in the local culture, visiting one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the majestic Iguazu waterfalls, encountering exotic animals, learning tango and even leaving your mark on the walls of Buenos Aires by painting a street art piece or mural together! These 6 days are going to be really action-packed! Are you ready?
DAY 1. BUENOS AIRES
Meet and greet at Buenos Aires airport. Transfer to the hotel Recoleta Grand (or similar). Check-in and breakfast.
Citytour. Our guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to the city’s coolest locations. First, you’ll go to Plaza de Mayo - Buenos Aires' most historic square, and visit the main attractions nearby. Then on to the city's oldest neighbourhood San Telmo, famous for its colonial architecture, antique shops, cobbled streets, and bars and cafes full of atmosphere. After that you’ll head to Puerto Madero, a modern neighborhood with skyscrapers, luxury apartments, converted wharf buildings and its dynamic bridge. Then you'll be able to wander down El Caminito, the most colorful street in Argentina’s capital, and enjoy its tango dancers, artesan stalls and souvenir shops. And don’t miss the famous soccer stadium of Boca Juniors!
Lunch at “El Obrero”, a classic Argentine restaurant that is one of La Boca's best kept secrets.
After lunch the city tour will continue, You’ll visit the upperclass neighborhood of Recoleta with its famous cemetery and cultural spots. And then on to Palermo: the city's coolest neighborhood with ts trendy bars, coffee shops and parks.
After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Night in Buenos Aires.
DAY 2. BUENOS AIRES – ESTANCIA PUESTO VIEJO – BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast, transder to Polo Club “Estancia Puesto Viejo”.
Activities of the day will include:
- Meet and greet, breakfast and folklore show
- Polo lessons, horseriding, cycling, horse-drawn carriage ride, swimming pool
- Lunch + traditional horseriding show
- Second polo lesson - and a game!
- Professional polo game and snacks
- Free time
- Asado class and wine tasting with sommelier
- Dinner featuring asado
- Tango lesson
- Music and dancing
In the evening, transfer to Buenos Aires.
Night in Buenos Aires.
DAY 3. BUENOS AIRES – IGUAZU
Transfer to the airport, flight to Puerto Iguazu. Meet and greet at the airport.
Transfer to “El Pueblito”, lunch. Optional guided tour of the B.
“Three states’ borders” – a unique point where three countries - Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil - meet.
Transfer to the hotel (Iguazu Grand or similar). Free time.
In the evening, our guide will pick you at the hotel and lead you to “Churrascaria Rafain”. Taste Brazilian churrasco, delicious grilled meat, and watch a colorful dancing show.
Transfer to the hotel.
Night in Puerto Iguazu.
DAY 4. IGUAZU
Transfer to Iguazu National Park.
Guided tour on the Argentine side of the waterfalls.
Lunch at “Fortin Cataratas”. Continuation of the tour and activity “Big Adventure” - a journey through the jungle followed by a boat trip which will take you up to the waterfall itself, so that you find yourself face to face with its jets of water and clouds of spray. An unforgettable experience!
Transfer to the hotel. Coctails at open bar.
In the evening, transfer to “La Aldea Lodge” and theme dinner with folklore show.
Transfer to the hotel.
Night in Puerto Iguazu.
DAY 5. PUERTO IGUAZU – BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast, check-out.
Tour on the Brazilian side of the waterfalls+ “Bird Park” visit.
During the tour you will find yourself inside a huge nature reserve where you can marvel at the diversity of the flora and fauna, including amazing multi-colored butterflies. And you will have magnificent panoramic views of the waterfalls.
The Bird Park is home to hundreds of rare species of birds that are native to South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. The conditions of their native ecosystems have been carefully recreated here and you can spot multi-colored and large-beaked toucans, hummingbirds, graceful flamingos, golden parrots, large tropical butterflies, as well as other animals including crocodiles, snakes and monkeys.
After the tour, transfer to the airport and flight to Buenos Aires. The guide will meet you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel (Recoleta Grand or similar). Free time.
In the evening, the guide will meet you and lead you to the Faena Hotel, where the tango show “Rojo Tango” and today’s dinner will take place. “Rojo Tango” is known as the best tango show in the city. Enjoy spectacular dancing and performance, unique ambience in the hall and fine dining.
After the show, transfer to the hotel.
Night in Buenos Aires.
DAY 6. BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast and check-out.
Today you’ll experience a unique tour dedicated to Buenos Aires’ street art. The guide will show you amazing works by the best street artists and inform you about the stories behind them. Argentina’s capital is one of the world’s most interesting street art cities. And you’ll have the chance to join in! With the help of an experienced artist, you’ll leave your mark on Buenos Aires’ walls!
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport and international departure.
