Waterfalls Wine & Wilderness - 14 days
Waterfalls Wine & Wilderness - 14 days
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Tour Overview
Embark on a 14-day adventure through Argentina with the "Waterfalls Wine & Wilderness" tour. Begin in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, where you'll enjoy a city tour and a captivating tango dinner show. Journey to Mendoza, Argentina's wine capital, to explore its picturesque vineyards and indulge in exquisite dining. In Bariloche, stay at an alpine-style resort and discover the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Continue to El Calafate, a bustling tourist hub, and experience the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier on a full-day excursion, complete with a nautical safari. This small group wildlife tour offers a perfect blend of cultural experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and leisure time, ensuring an unforgettable Argentinian adventure. Enjoy 13 nights of accommodation, daily breakfasts, and a tango show dinner, with all relevant transfers and transportation included. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Bienviendos a Argentina! Upon arrival into the international airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day can be spent at leisure.
Day 2: Buenos Aires Sightseeing
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals Included: Breakfast
Often labelled the ‘Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires, or simply BA, is a seductive mix of elegant architecture, characterful residents and fantastic entertainment options. This morning join a scheduled city tour taking in the Neoclassical Metropolitan Cathedral, the unusual dusty pink Government House and the history-packed Plaza de Mayo. Head to the neighbourhood of San Telmo where street performers gather to display the sensuous dance of tango, and continue to La Boca, a colourful suburb popular with local artists. Wander the attractive streets of Palermo until you reach Recoleta and the famous cemetery of the same name.
Day 3: Tango In Ba
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires your own way – wander the city’s many distinctive barrios on the hunt for colourful street art or head to the markets for some souvenir shopping. Prided as a literary city, Buenos Aires has a number of fabulous book shops worth checking out, often housed in revamped historical buildings.
Later in the evening you will be collected from your hotel for a scheduled transfer to Café de Los Angelitos for a night of love, passion, madness and glamour with a traditional tango show. Born in the brothels of the 1920s, Argentine tango is a completely improvised dance and attracts both the old and the young.
Day 4-5: Iguazu Falls (Argentina)
Location: Iguazu Falls
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Buenos Aires – Iguazu Falls. After breakfast this morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu, your base for exploring the magnificent Iguazu Falls. Straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil, the Iguazu Falls are composed of over 250 separate cascades. Upon arrival a scheduled transfer will take you to your hotel, and later you will join a scheduled tour of the Brazilian side of the falls, walking along catwalks that allow you to see the torrents of water at their most impressive.
On day 5 enjoy a scheduled full day excursion to the Argentinean side of the falls. A number of walking trails are available bringing you in front of or above the rapids. You’ll also see the dramatic Garganta del Diablo or Devil’s Throat, an awe-inspiring display of natural power.
Day 6-7: Mendoza
Location: Mendoza
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Iguazu Falls – Mendoza. On day 6 a scheduled transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Mendoza, the wine capital of Argentina. With striking snow-capped peaks visible on the horizon and an alluring combination of top-class dining and vibrant nightlife, Mendoza is the perfect place to base yourself for trips to the surrounding vineyards. Here you will join a scheduled tour of the Wine Route. The valleys around Mendoza are primarily farmland producing delicious olives, almonds, cherries, plums and of course, wine. Touring two wine cellars observe how wine is made, from the picking of the grape to the bottling of the final product, with time for a cheeky glass or two! Spend day 7 at your own leisure further exploring the area.
Day 8-10: Bariloche
Location: Bariloche
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Bariloche
Meals Included: Breakfast
Mendoza – Bariloche. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight to Bariloche in the south of Argentina’s Lake District. Resting on the slopes of a dramatic massif and facing Nahuel Huapi, Bariloche enjoys an enviable setting. Upon arrival a scheduled transfer will take you to your hotel. Over the next three days you are free to independently explore Bariloche and the surrounding lakes. Spend some time getting to know the alpine style town and its quaint chocolate shops or head for the hills and partake in outdoor activities ranging from mountain biking to horse riding.
Day 11: El Calafate
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bariloche - El Calafate. After breakfast take a scheduled transfer to the airport for your flight to El Calafate, the starting point for excursions to one of Argentina’s most famous natural wonders – the Pertio Moreno glacier. On arrival, a scheduled transfer will take you to your hotel. Remainder of day free.
Day 12-13: El Calafate
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation Name: Overnight: El Calafate
Meals Included: Breakfast
Measuring 30km in length, the monstrous Perito Moreno glacier is a jagged mass of crevasses and towering columns of ice. It’s also unusual in the sense that it is actually growing in size and constantly moving forward. Today enjoy a full day scheduled excursion beginning at Brazo Rico where you will be able to spot floating icebergs and continuing with a nautical safari on Rico Lake for spectacular views of the ice walls.
The following day offers a chance for you to continue exploring the southern sector of Parque Nacional los Glaciares independently or enjoy some downtime at Lago Argentino. Other options include a full day tour to the Bosque Pertificado La Leona, a petrified forest with fossilised trunks and dinosaur bones.
Day 14: El Calafate
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast and hotel check out take a scheduled transfer to the airport for your onward departure journey. Adios from Argentina!
What's Included
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Accommodation
13 nights STANDARD accommodation. Upgrading to SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation options are also available upon request.
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Meals
13 breakfasts and 1 dinner are included.
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Airport Transfers
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 14 are included.
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Guided Services
Services of local English-speaking specialist guides are provided.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to all sites included in the itinerary are covered.
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Tours and Excursions
City tour of Buenos Aires, excursions to the Brazilian and Argentinian sides of Iguazu Falls, half day tour of wineries and vineyards in Mendoza, and full day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier and Nautical Safari Navigation boat trip on a shared basis are included.
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Tango Show
Tango Show and dinner with shared transfers are included.
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Transportation
All relevant transfers and transportation on a private basis unless otherwise stated are included.
What's Not Included
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International Flights and Visas
International flights and visas are not included.
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Tipping
Tipping is an entirely personal gesture and is not included.
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Domestic Flights
Domestic flights are not included. South American airpasses are available with LATAM and other airline carriers when booked in conjunction with international flights, offering significant savings on domestic flights.
Age Policy
Not recommended for under 5yrs.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 14, with all relevant transfers and transportation provided on a private basis unless otherwise stated. Domestic flights between destinations such as Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza, and Bariloche are also part of the itinerary.
Accommodation
Enjoy 13 nights of STANDARD accommodation with options to upgrade to SUPERIOR or DELUXE upon request. Experience a variety of stays, from alpine-style resorts in Bariloche to comfortable hotels in Buenos Aires and El Calafate, ensuring a restful retreat after each day's adventures.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 13 nights of standard accommodation, with options to upgrade to superior or deluxe accommodations upon request.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 13 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
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Is airport transfer included in the tour?
Yes, airport arrival and departure transfers are included on day 1 and day 14.
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What kind of guided tours are included in the itinerary?
The tour includes services of local English-speaking specialist guides, a city tour of Buenos Aires, excursions to both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides of Iguazu Falls, a half-day tour of wineries and vineyards in Mendoza, and a full-day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier with a nautical safari. ...more ...less
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Is there a tango show included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a tango show and dinner with shared transfers.
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Are international flights included in the tour package?
No, international flights and visas are not included in the tour package.
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What activities are available in Bariloche during the tour?
In Bariloche, you have the freedom to explore independently, with options to visit the alpine-style town, its chocolate shops, or engage in outdoor activities like mountain biking and horse riding.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier?
You will enjoy a full-day excursion starting at Brazo Rico to spot floating icebergs, followed by a nautical safari on Rico Lake for spectacular views of the glacier's ice walls.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Waterfalls Wine & Wilderness - 14 days
14 Days Starting in Buenos Aires, Argentina and ending in El Calafate, Argentina
Visiting: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza, Bariloche, El Calafate
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1150/WWW
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-