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Enchanting Buenos Aires, a Historic Estancia, and the Wonder of Iguazú Falls
Argentina Family Private Journey
Overview
Discover the secrets of Buenos Aires, South America's most seductive capital, stay at a classic estancia (ranch) on the pampas, then witness the majesty of Iguazú Falls, one of the most breathtaking sights in the natural world. Our family-focused Private Journey begins in Argentina's stylish capital, where you'll walk (or bike, if you prefer) in the city's most famous neighborhoods, from bohemian San Telmo, with its cobbled streets, to the colorful port of La Boca, where tango is ever present. A choice of activities is offered each day. After a relaxing overnight at a classic turn-of-the-century ranch out in the pampas, fly to Iguazú Falls, a World Heritage Site surrounded by an incredible forest full of tropical wildlife, from toucans to parrots and monkeys. You'll visit both the Argentine and Brazilian side of the falls, exploring walkways that weave in and around the cascades for up-close perspectives. Fun optional add-ons include attending a professional soccer game in one of the most famous stadiums in the world, enjoying an asado dinner, the Macuco Safari Experience at Iguazú Falls, and a cooking class and dinner. At journey's end, join our family-tailored extensions to Patagonia for hikes in Los Glaciares National Park or to Bariloche to explore the luxuriant forests and glacial lagoons of the Lake District.
Arrive: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Depart: Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Highlights
- Get an “insider's” look at Buenos Aires' culture on private walking and/or bike tours
- Explore bohemian San Telmo and the colorful port of La Boca—with options including attending a professional soccer game!
- Stay an exclusive estancia (working ranch) in the pampas and learn about gaucho culture
- Walk the footpaths and explore by boat at thundering Iguazú Falls, both the Argentine and Brazilian sides
- Extend your journey to legendary Patagonia or Bariloche in the Lake District
Itinerary
Influenced by the great European cities, Buenos Aires has its own distinct personality and proud traditions. On foot, by bike, or with a private car at your disposal, explore the city's colorful port, historic districts, and leafy parks with your private guide. Famous sights include the graceful Recoleta cemetery where the legendary Evita Perón is buried and the photogenic neighborhood of La Boca, with its open-air tango dancing. Fun optional add-ons include attending an exciting Boca Juniors game in one of the most famous soccer stadiums in the world or a convivial asado argentino at a "secret" restaurant.
Head out for an overnight at an exclusive estancia (working ranch) on the vast lands called the pampas. En route, visit San Antonio de Areco, with its cobbled streets and 18th century church on the central plaza. The town is the national capital of gaucho tradition. Enjoy a typical asado lunch, meet the local gauchos at the ranch, then perhaps take a horseback ride through green countryside or relax at the ranch's peaceful swimming pool.
Mighty Iguazú Falls straddles the border of Argentina and Brazil for two full miles, with 250 separate cascades tumbling a mile down from the cliffs of the river. The sights and sounds are unforgettable, and the dreamy setting is a tropical jungle full of toucan, parrots, and monkeys. Enjoy a full day's exploration of the Argentine side of Iguazú National Park, with its incredible subtropical forest, and a half-day on the Brazilian side for stupendous panoramas. Exciting optional add-ons are the Macuco Safari Experience—boarding a trolley for a scenic overview of Brazil's side of the falls—and taking part in an Argentine cooking class and dinner. Depart on Day 7 via Buenos Aires or join one of our extensions to Patagonia or Bariloche!
- Professional Soccer Game
- Asado Dinner (shared)
- Macuco Safari Experience
- Cooking Class and Dinner
Accommodations
Scroll through our signature accommodations for this trip below. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
What the Trip is Like
This trip is rated Level 2-3, Easy to Moderate, according to our trip grading system, and offers a choice of in-depth walking and cultural tours and easy to moderate optional hikes. The walking tours will keep you on your feet for 4-6 hours over a mix of streets and stairs.
Buenos Aires is mild year-round, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and moderate to high humidity from November through March. The climate at Iguazú Falls is hot, tropical, and steamy most of the year.
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Itinerary
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Trip Levels
With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
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- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.