Argentina: Wine and Waterfalls

Explore the pulsating Argentine capital on this tour of the city’s iconic destinations. Set off from your hotel in the company of your guide, enjoying a leisurely tour of Buenos Aires. Visit the chic French residential neighborhood of Recoleta, teeming with classy art galleries and cultural centers. If you’re lucky, you could even catch an exhibition or two while visiting the district. Also visit the Recoleta Cemetery, to find the graves of notable people, including Eva Perón. Continue with the city’s iconic landmarks, such as the Colon Theater, the National Congress, and the Presidential Palace, before returning to your hotel. (Half Day; Duration: 4 hrs; Private Activity & Transfer; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring comfortable walking shoes, and don’t forget your camera).

Spend the evening at La Ventana Tango in the neighborhood of San Telmo, one of the historic centers of of tango. Enjoy a sensuous experience in which traditions are preserved and where the ambience exudes the charms of the bygone era and the best of Buenos Aires tango music and dance. An added bonus is the introduction to Argentine folkloric dancing and music typical to the Northwest of the country. (20:00 to 24:00, Private Transfer to and from the Tango Show, Dinner Included)

Featuring Argentina’s oldest vines and home to a unique mix of traditional bodegas and modern producers, this region is famed for bringing Argentina’s wines from the common table to the international stage. On this full day privately guided tour, visit three different wineries; one at which you will enjoy lunch and discover why Mendoza is quickly gaining notoriety amongst foodies. Learn the process of Argentine winemaking and sample the various vintages while enjoying a splendid day amongst the vines at the feet of the Andes. (09:00 to 15:00. Private Activity with 2 wine tastings. Lunch Included at one of the wineries)

Explore the stunning Andean landscape on this panoramic mountain tour, taking in pretty little highland villages and brief hikes along the way. Set off early from your hotel, right after breakfast, in the company of your local guide. Drive along the Pan Americana route, passing by the breathtakingly beautiful highland landscapes at Cacheuta, Potrerillos and Uspallata. Stop by the historical sites of Puente de Picheuta, Polvaredas, Paramillos, and Punta de Vacas, before driving over to the Los Penitentes ski center and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Puente del Inca. Explore the fascinating geology of this region and and perhaps also put your feets in the hot spring waters. Driving onwards, reach the Aconcagua Park. Take a short hike to the Los Horcones lagoon for the best views and photographs of the spectacular Aconcagua Mountain, the highest peak of the Americas. (Full Day; Duration: 9 hrs; Private Activity & Transfer; Lunch is not included; Fitness Level: Moderate; Please bring comfortable hiking boots and don’t forget your camera or binoculars; Note: Redeeming Christ can only be visited during Dec–Feb).

Gain a deep perspective of the breathtaking waterfalls, recently named one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Three sets of trails and walkways allow you to explore the natural beauty of the falls and the surrounding jungle as you walk through the national park. On the lower circuit take in a view of the falls from below, feeling part of the natural surroundings, and sensing their great magnitude. The upper circuit takes you above the falls where you get a different perspective of the same waterfalls you just saw on the lower circuit. Hop on one of the open-top carriages of the Jungle Ecological Train and enjoy a 15-20 minute ride through the forest to the start of the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) trail, where you stand just feet from the thundering cascades of water tumbling to depths below. (From 09:00 to 15:00. Timing can vary and will be reconfirmed on the ground. Private Activity. Devils Throat may be closed due to flooding during your visit, this is a yearly occurrence that can happen within rainy season. Access to Devils Throat will be assessed closer to arrival date)

Enhance your visit to the Argentina side of the Iguazu Waterfalls with an exciting boat ride up the Iguazu River. Begin your adventure in the heart of the national park with a ride by truck through the subtropical rainforest to the launch point on the river. Embark on a thirty minute navigation up the Iguazu River. End this fun-filled adventure by going up under the waterfalls themselves, getting a stunning view, and also nice and wet. (Duration around 2:15 hours, Group Activity, Maximum 45 people in the boat, Combined with the Visit to the Argentine Side of Iguazu Waterfalls Activity. Important: you will get wet, please bring a rain poncho and/or extra clothes)