Argentina Explorer
6 Days
from
$2,495 USD*
Highlights:
Argentina
(Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls)
Trip Start/End:
Buenos Aires
/
Buenos Aires
Start your adventure in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, with a whirl of activity to help you understand how the Porteños live. Known for a history of fine arts and creativity, a trip to Buenos Aires promises a taste of European-influenced architecture and tremendous landscaping catering to a multitude of communities. Watch an authentic performance by professional Tango dancers, a passion conceived here and nurtured by the locals. Fly to Iguassu Falls to see the most spectacular falls in the world. See one of the most supreme creations of nature from both the Brazilian side and the Argentine side, each showcasing a different aspect of this wonder.
Vacation in comfort with the support of our dedicated local staff, providing 24/7 support. Customize or upgrade your tour as you wish.
NOTE: Brazilian Visa is mandatory: A valid passport is required for all American or Canadian citizens, including children, intending to visit Brazil. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. There have been cases where citizens were refused entry for not having the six-month validity. In addition, all Americans & Canadians are required to have a valid Brazilian Visa prior to their arrival in Brazil, and the visa must be used within 90 days of issuance. Otherwise, they will be refused entry into the country.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Buenos Aires
| - NOTE: Reciprocity Tax (Not Included)
- Transfer - Private - Airport (International) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Loi Suites Recoleta Junior Studio (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
Alt: Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau - Recoleta (Park Deluxe)
|
- Day 2
- Buenos Aires
| - Breakfast (included)
- Private - City Tour & Ancient Passages (5 hrs) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Loi Suites Recoleta Junior Studio (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Buenos Aires
| - Breakfast (included)
- Private - South End Bike Tour, La Boca, San Telmo (3.5 hrs) - Bike Tour
- Lunch (not included)
- Shared - Carlos Gardel Tango Show & Dinner - Entrance/Vehicle/Shared Transfers
| Loi Suites Recoleta Junior Studio (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls - Rio de Janeiro
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Private - Airport (Domestic) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Air - Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls [Direct (2 hr)] - Economy
- Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Guide/Driver(Argentine Side)
- Lunch (not included)
- Private - 1/2 d Brazilian Falls - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- NOTE: Brazilian Visa is mandatory (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Panoramic Hotel River View (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Iguazu Falls
| - Breakfast (included)
- Private - 1/2 d Argentine Falls - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Panoramic Hotel River View (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Guide/Driver(Argentine Side)
- Air - Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires [Direct (2 hrs)] - Economy
- Transfer - Private - Airport (Domestic to International or vice versa) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Buenos Aires
Loi Suites Recoleta
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Please Note: Effective 31OCT2012 for international flights arriving into Buenos Aires AEP, and effective 28DEC2012 for international flights arriving into Buenos Aires EZE, the process for paying the reciprocity fee must be done prior to arrival, online, at the following websites - www.migraciones.gov.ar or www.provinciapagos.com.ar
Subject to change without notice.
Enjoy a private airport (International) transfer in Buenos Aires with professional driver and English speaking Guide. Bottle of water included
Accommodation: Loi Suites Recoleta Loi Suites Recoleta is located in the most elegant area of the city, at walking distance from museums, art galleries and shopping areas, historical architecture and beautiful parks. A tropical Winter Garden with swimming pool and restaurant complete the relaxing atmosphere anyone would wish for in an upscale hotel.
Ancient Passages
Day 2: Buenos Aires
The recently discovered ancient tunnels of Buenos Aires are one of the city’s best kept secrets. Enjoy a private half day city tour including a visit of these ancient passages and get to know Buenos Aires from the ground up! After being met at your hotel by your private vehicle, driver and English speaking guide, you’ll be brought to Plaza de Mayo, the city’s founding site and genuine starting point of Buenos Aires’ urban development. Next is San Telmo, a former enclave for local aristocracy. This charming colonial district, with its cobbled streets, has many artists' studios and is one of the trendiest neighborhoods of the city. Also in San Telmo lies a recently unearthed treasure: the ancient subterranean tunnels. The construction of tunnels started in the colonial era, and continued well into the 19th century. From ancient times, many myths have been created around the tunnels: people said they witnessed secret encounters, disappearances, murders or even political conspiracies.
Enjoy visiting one of these tunnels, a part of a 3,000 square meter labyrinth below the streets of San Telmo, made up of a long corridor with a vaulted ceiling and display cabinets exhibiting many items and utensils recovered during the excavation. Other areas that are included in your tour include La Boca, (which was strongly shaped by the working class Italian immigrants, with its make shift houses made from scrap materials found in local shipyards), Puerto Madero - Buenos Aires’ latest and most sophisticated neighborhood, and La Recoleta, where a short stop is made at the gorgeous Plaza San Martín, the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, (the city’s second oldest church), and the celebrated Recoleta Cemetery, an imposing labyrinth of ornate graves and mausoleums where some of the most important characters of Argentina’s political and cultural life (including Eva Peron) are buried. The last stop on the tour is at the area known as Palermo Woods. Next to the woods lie the splendid palaces built by the wealthy classes in the early 20th century to rival with Paris. Having gained an insightful experience of the city, you will be brought back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Loi Suites Recoleta
Buenos Aires Bike Tour
Tango Dancers
Day 3: Buenos Aires
This guided bike tour in English is without doubt the most interesting and entertaining way to know Buenos Aires, learning its history while enjoying a memorable experience of the city. Ride through bikepaths and experience the main quarters: El Puerto, la Reserva Ecológica, La Boca, San
Telmo, Plaza San Matrín and much, much more. Private tour, pick up and drop off at the hotel.
A visit to Buenos Aires would be incomplete without a tango show. Tonight, you will enjoy a Tango Show and dinner at La Esquina de Carlos Gardel! You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Tango Show, on a shared vehicle with driver.
Watch as professional Tango dancers take the room by storm, whipping feet, hair, dresses and heels along the floor and enchanting the audience with the romance and heat of this dance. The Argentine Tango has drawn its influences from all regions and settings, and is famous for its intermingling of styles and fusions of world dance techniques. Embrace this authentic dance in the place where it originated, as you enjoy dinner and drinks. Enjoy the unique sexual magnetism of the Tango performed by some of the best Tango dancers and singers. Its origins are traced back to the 1880’s, and its birthplace are the suburbs: which accounts for its deep malevolent, sexual, violent and troublemaker contents. Tango is – since its origins – a vital expression mixed up with the particular form of breathing, dressing, talking, and loving of the “porteños” that creates a new style: The Tango Style. Taste the most delightful typical Argentine and international dishes, the specialty is prime beef, with the best local wines in a charming atmosphere with excellent service. A superb orchestra will make you discover the secret of the music of Buenos Aires. At the end of the evening, you will be returned to your hotel with a shared vehicle and driver.
Accommodation: Loi Suites Recoleta
Iguazu Falls
Brazillian Falls
Passport
Panoramic Hotel, Iguazu
Day 4: Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls - Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a private airport transfer in Buenos Aires with a professional driver and English speaking Guide.
Fly from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls. The direct flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Please note: Flight rates and availability are subject to change until booking.
Enjoy a private airport transfer in Iguazu in the company of an English speaking Guide, and a private vehicle with a professional driver.
Enjoy a half day private guided tour to explore the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls. After being picked up at your hotel, you will pass over the border and into the Brazilian National Park side of the falls. You will get the chance to see some handmade products from Brazil before a short drive through a subtropical jungle, with fantastic palm trees and lianas. When you arrive at the beginning of the path, the enormous Iguazú Falls emerge in front of you, with a unique panoramic view that conveys their spectacular magnificence. Walk along the 1,200 meters of the footbridge to a different side of the fallsm, which is an even more incredible view than the first. You will discover that these new falls, although they belong to Argentina, can only be seen from the Brazilian side. Take a panoramic elevator to get a more impressive sight of the Iguazú Falls. At the end of the tour you will be brought back to your hotel. NOTE: A Brazilian Visa is required for all travelers wishing to enjoy the Brazilian side of the falls tour - this visa is the traveler's responsibility.
A valid passport is required for all American or Canadian citizens, including children, intending to visit Brazil. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. There have been cases where citizens were refused entry for not having the six-month validity. In addition, all Americans & Canadians are required to have a valid Brazilian Visa prior to their arrival in Brazil, and the visa must be used within 90 days of issuance. Otherwise, they will be refused entry into the country.
Accommodation: Panoramic Hotel Not far from the center of town and just a short drive from the Iguazu Falls, the Panoramic Hotel stands tall and mighty. Its name derives from the incredible panoramic view of the meeting of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers, dividing the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the Iguazú Riviera, it is the ideal setting to relax and enjoy this magical heaven in a true 5 star hotel. The 90 rooms are all equipped with mini bar and WiFi internet, and sleek furnishings. Dining may take place at any of the hotel's restaurants and cafes, with gorgeous views of the surrounding river and gardens. Take a boat trip, visit the Falls, or walk a few steps into town and enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Iguazu Falls. Otherwise, watch the sun set from the hotel's swimming pool.
Iguazu Falls "Devil`s Throat"
Day 5: Iguazu Falls
Experience the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls from Misiones, the area which borders Brazil. After being picked up by your private vehicle, professional driver and English speaking Guide, you will be transferred to Iguassu Park to take a train to the walkways. Marvel at the Iguassu Falls as you make your way along the walkway system. Stop by "Devil's Throat" and get up close to the Falls. On the way home, you may like to visit the Argentine shopping district and the 3-borders point where Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay meet before you are dropped back at your hotel.
Accommodation: Panoramic Hotel Day 6: Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires
Enjoy a private airport transfer in Iguazu in the company of an English speaking Guide, and a private vehicle with a professional driver.
Fly from Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires domestic airport. Note flights are subject to changes based on availability. The flight duration is approximately 2 hour.
Enjoy a private transfer with professional driver between Buenos Aires International and Domestic airports (or vice versa) with private driver and English speaking Guide.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
Loi Suites Recoleta
Loi Suites Recoleta - Buenos Aires
Loi Suites Recoleta is located in the most elegant area of the city, at walking distance from museums, art galleries and shopping areas, historical architecture and beautiful parks. A tropical Winter Garden with swimming pool and restaurant complete the relaxing atmosphere anyone would wish for in an upscale hotel.
Panoramic Hotel, Iguazu
Bar at Panoramic Hotel, Iguazu
Panoramic Hotel - Iguazu Falls
Not far from the center of town and just a short drive from the Iguazu Falls, the Panoramic Hotel stands tall and mighty. Its name derives from the incredible panoramic view of the meeting of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers, dividing the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the Iguazú Riviera, it is the ideal setting to relax and enjoy this magical heaven in a true 5 star hotel. The 90 rooms are all equipped with mini bar and WiFi internet, and sleek furnishings. Dining may take place at any of the hotel's restaurants and cafes, with gorgeous views of the surrounding river and gardens. Take a boat trip, visit the Falls, or walk a few steps into town and enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Iguazu Falls. Otherwise, watch the sun set from the hotel's swimming pool.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Argentina
VISA/PASSPORT
A valid passport is required for both Canadian and U.S. citizens to enter Argentina. U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days for tourism or business. American citizens wishing to enter Brazil from Argentina are required to obtain a visa in advance from the Brazilian Embassy or consulate nearest to the traveler's place of residence. The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires cannot assist travelers with obtaining Brazilian visas.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Argentina for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor quality and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/argentina.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Buenos Aires.
Government: Federal and Democratic Republic. Gained independence from Spain in 1816.
Language: Spanish is the official language. English is widely spoken with some French and German.
Religion: More than 90% Roman Catholic, 2% Protestant with small Muslim and Jewish communities.
Time: GMT - 3 (GMT - 2 from third Saturday in March to first Saturday in October).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 60Hz. Plug fittings in older buildings are of the two-pin round type, but most new buildings use the v-shaped twin with a ground. Travelers should bring a world travel adaptor.
Telephone: Country code +54.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone companies, but phones must be tri-band. Coverage is good in most parts of the country, but may be lacking in remote and mountain areas.
Internet: Available in most towns and cities in locutorios (phone centers) and internet cafes. Many estancias and rural areas are cut off from both internet and telephone access. Internet and Wi-Fi access are increasingly found in upper range hotels.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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