Our Gold category trips include the best tours in each destination, usually done on a private basis or in small groups, guaranteeing an exclusive first‑class and in‑depth travel experience. Additionally, airport transfers are provided on a private basis in all destinations, except in Peninsula Valdes.
Our Silver category has different and fewer tours than our Gold category, sometimes with fewer nights in some destinations.
This option includes first‑class tours but is a less exclusive and comprehensive experience compared to our Gold category.
Eight Wonders of Argentina - The Grand Gold Category Odyssey
Exclusive Adventures in the Best of Patagonia
Exploring the City of Tango, Conquering Patagonia & Enjoying a Culinary Feast at the Wine Country
An Exclusive Discovery Journey to Iguazu Falls & Patagonia's Unique Wildlife, Glaciers and Mountains
City of Tango, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and the Patagonia Odyssey of Discovery
A Discovery Journey to the Ends of the Earth, the Patagonian Glaciers, and the Mighty Iguazu Falls
An Exclusive Journey to the Patagonian Glaciers, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and the City of Tango
An Exclusive Journey to the City of Tango, the Wine Country and the Mighty Iguazu Falls
Experiencing Argentina's Wine Country, Patagonian Glaciers, Mountains and the Ends of the Earth
Adventures in Patagonia & the Mighty Iguazu Falls
Exploring the Iguazu Falls & Patagonia's Unique Marine Wildlife, Glaciers and the Ends of the Earth
From the Patagonian Lakes & Glaciers Region to the Mighty Iguazu Falls
Land of Fire, Glaciers, Waterfalls & Tango
The Mighty Iguazu Falls, the Imposing Patagonian Glaciers & the City of Tango
The City of Tango, Wine Country and Iguazu Falls Experience
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"When one of our bags did not arrive in Iguazu, Fred was able to trace it immediately and arranged delivery to our hotel within a few hours."
"Thank you Fred for your outstanding service and personal approach especially arranging a wheelchair for my husband when he fell down in Iguassu. We did not miss a single spot in Iguassu to enjoy!"
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"I have been to over 40 countries and I have to say that this is the best private tour company I have ever used!"
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"This trip was by far the best trip we have ever taken. The itinerary was made perfectly for us and our tour guides were the cream of the crop."
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"I have traveled a lot and have used the services of many different travel companies, but I have never received attention and care on this level. It truly was amazing."
"Everything was on time, efficient and seamless." ... "I have never been on a trip that was so well organized. This made it as stress free as possible and I was able to enjoy every minute. "
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"We had a very wonderful trip to Argentina. Everything more than lived up to our expectations. We loved everything and all of the people involved should be commended."
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TRIP REVIEW OF DENNIS & JANET NELSON AND FAMILY
"We had a very wonderful trip to Argentina and I want to thank you for all of your efforts. Everything went perfectly -- all the flights, all the pickups, all the tours were exactly on time. The travel booklet you supplied was especially helpful.Fred's suggestions of what to see and do were great and everything more than lived up to our expectations. We loved everything and all of the people involved should be commended (especially our guide at Iguazu).
Argentina is an excellent place to visit with so much to see and do. From the rain forest to the glacier, from small towns to the big city - so much diversity - hard to believe it is all one country. We very much enjoyed the people, the animals, the food and drink - everything.
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DENNIS & JANET'S BOOKED TRIP ITINERARY
 DAY 1: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES (staying for 1 night) |
Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina! Welcome at the airport and transfer in private vehicle to your hotel. |
| Buenos Aires City Tour: the highlights of Buenos Aires are its architectural and cultural richness. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires has definitely an European look, yet reveals its "Latino" roots with its outgoing people and never-ending nightlife. We will take you to discover the most important highlights of this cosmopolitan city. For your convenience our Buenos Aires group city tour is done only in English (no simultaneous English/Spanish speaking guide) and it is done in small groups therefore providing a much higher quality experience than any other Buenos Aires group city tour. This tour is done in the afternoon (3 hours). |
DAY 2: LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES |
Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport. |
 DAY 2: YOU ARRIVE IN IGUAZU (staying for 2 nights, with 2 tours included) |
Flight arrival in Iguazu. |
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Behold the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour) With 80% of the falls located on the Argentine side, it is only from the Brazilian side that one can see almost all of them at once, in full, breathtakingly panoramic views. The Brazilian side offers majestic scenic views of the beauty and entirety of the falls; this is because the Brazilian footbridge lies across the river from the falls, offering a unique perspective and epic scenic views, making the Brazilian side different and absolutely complementary to the experience from the Argentine side. This is a half-day private tour. |
DAY 3: IGUAZU |
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Witness the Unique Power & Might of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour) “You might have seen the photos. Even read about it. You might have visited other great waterfalls before. But you probably still have no idea what to expect when you come face to face with the almighty Iguazu Falls,” stated CNN in their article “Iguazu Falls: Why this natural wonder should be on everyone’s bucket list". To put that into perspective, Iguazu Falls is nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and nearly three times as wide. The late U.S. First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, was reportedly so impressed by the sight of Iguazu Falls that she exclaimed “Poor Niagara!” In 1984, Iguazu Falls became a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and in 2011, it was selected as one of the 7 winners of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” worldwide competition in which more than 100 million votes were cast. Their size and scale are unlike any other waterfall on Earth. Made up of a system of 275 waterfalls, they have a staggering water flow of up to almost 3.5 million gallons (13 million liters) per second – enough to fill five Olympic swimming pools! Unlike Niagara Falls, which is surrounded by developments such as casinos, a revolving restaurant, and coffee shops, Iguazu Falls are located within one of the few remaining inland rainforests in South America, the Atlantic rainforest, which is a haven for more than 2,000 plant species, about 400 birds species, and 80 types of mammals! This is a full-day private tour. |
DAY 4: LAST DAY IN IGUAZU |
Transfer in group vehicle to Iguazu airport. |
 DAY 4: YOU ARRIVE IN EL CALAFATE (staying for 2 nights, with 1 tour included) |
Flight arrival in El Calafate. Transfer in group vehicle to your hotel. |
DAY 5: EL CALAFATE |
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Conquering the Mighty Perito Moreno Glacier! Discover your inner adventurer as you explore and conquer one of the world’s most awe-inspiring and unique glaciers: The Perito Moreno. This splendid ice giant showcases its mighty glory in the Patagonian Glaciers National Park, which has been declared Mankind’s Natural Heritage site by UNESCO. The park’s vast size not only gives it the distinction of being the largest ice mantle in the world after Antarctica, but also that of being the third largest fresh water reserve on the planet. Now, picture yourself strapping on your ice spikes, as you begin trekking along this ice giant on a full-day discovery journey along one of the few glaciers in the world, which is actually growing and advancing. Your full day of adventure will include a close-up navigation of the Perito Moreno Glacier and a visit to the seven panoramic balconies facing the front of the glacier where you’ll have amazing picture-taking opportunities. After an adventure-packed day, you’ll be able to rest with the satisfaction of having successfully conquered the mighty Perito Moreno! This is a full-day group tour and has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details). |
DAY 6: LAST DAY IN EL CALAFATE |
Transfer in group vehicle to El Calafate airport. |
 DAY 6: YOU ARRIVE IN PENINSULA VALDES (staying for 3 nights, with 2 tours included) |
Flight arrival and transfer in group vehicle to your hotel. |
DAY 7: PENINSULA VALDES |
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An Up-Close & Personal Experience Walking among the Cute Magellanic Penguins Get ready for a delightful encounter with some of the cutest and most charismatic creatures on the planet: the Magellanic penguins! Punta Tombo Reserve is home to the world’s largest colony of Magellanic penguins, giving you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with over a hundred thousand of these adorable creatures, which are only found on the Falkland Islands and the coasts of Argentina and Chile. This is a long half-day group tour (the visit to the Punta Tombo Magellanic Penguins reserve lasts 2 hours), but it’s usually combined with at least 1 other tour option in the area making it a full-day tour. |
DAY 8: PENINSULA VALDES |
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Peninsula Valdes’ Unique Marine Fauna Heaven The scenic Peninsula Valdes, where arid landscapes contrast with the blue crystalline sea, is home to an important breeding population of the endangered southern Right Whale (whale season takes place from May to early December), southern sea lions, orcas (also known as “killer whales”), Magellanic penguins (penguin season is from mid-September to mid April), as well as the largest continental colony of southern elephant seals in the entire world. National Geographic listed the Peninsula Valdes as one of the 10 best places in the world for whale-watching. The inner part of the peninsula boasts rheas, guanacos (American Llama), hairy armadillos, ostriches and maras (very similar to hares). A high diversity and range of birds live in the peninsula as well; at least 181 species.
This is a full-day group tour. |
DAY 9: LAST DAY IN PENINSULA VALDES |
Transfer in group vehicle to the airport. |
DAY 9: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES (staying for 2 nights) |
Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle. |
DAY 10: BUENOS AIRES |
DAY 11: BUENOS AIRES |
Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle. We look forward to welcoming you again in Argentina! |
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"No company or individual has ever provided anything close to the perfection we received from Fred and his team in terms of a first class, creative and personalized trip. Our trip was literally a perfect experience." - Arthur Muchin and Claire Levenberg
"Fred went above and beyond, when I was rushed to the hospital in Buenos Aires for appendicitis. He came to the hospital frequently during my stay, providing essential Spanish-English translation between the doctors, nurses, and us." - Louise Laurence and Douglas Hamilton
"When one of our bags did not arrive in Iguazu, Fred was able to trace it immediately and arranged delivery to our hotelwithin a few hours." - Maria Ester and Ponciano Bautista
"Thank you Fred for your outstanding service and personal approach especially arranging a wheelchair for my husband when he fell down in Iguassu. We did not miss a single spot in Iguassu to enjoy!" - Sujata & Jyotirjiban Bhattacharya
"Fred covered every basis so there was no room for error or confusion."- Wendy Murrian and Frances Jones
"All the guides, drivers, services, punctuality, etc. were excellent. But the jewel of the crown was Fred's professionalism and great understanding." - Wael Ismail and Khawla Al Masri
"Fred is a perfectionist and treats his clients professionally. This trip turned out to be the trip of a lifetime - absolutely unforgettable thanks to Fred!" - Neal And Barbara Eisner
"If you're thinking about going to Argentina, don't even consider doing it without Fred. He's a true expert, and thanks to him, we came home with memories that will last a lifetime."- Karen & Mark Epstein
"Most impressive, however, was the reaction of Fred when we could have been stranded at one of our sites because of an airline strike. He immediately responded with effective action in finding flights for continuing our journey. It is not an overstatement that he saved the latter part of our vacation!"- Don and Nancy Tortorice
"The meticulous attention to detail and personal service was unsurpassed. Our trip to Argentina was one of the best vacations we have taken, and absolutely stress free thanks to Fredand Exploration Journeys!" - Stephen and Elizabeth Trehu
"Just prior to leaving the US, Wanda experienced an injury to her leg necessitating the use of a cane and wheelchair... Had Fred not been there, and had the tour guides he chose not been who they were, this trip could have been a total disaster.Instead, it was, without a doubt, the best trip ever." - Russell Haig and Wanda Wood
"Fred put together an outstanding itinerary and even made a personal appearance when we needed some emergency medical assistance. We would never have been able to work through a Buenos Aires emergency room like we did, without him. If it had it not been for his assistance, we would have missed our same day flight connection and some of the very best parts of the trip." - Joe and Mary Mahoney
El Calafate is the gateway to Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its breathtaking ice landscapes. It is home to the largest ice mantle in the world after Antarctica and Greenland, making it the third-largest freshwater reserve on the planet.
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Admire one of the world’s most unique and awe-inspiring glaciers: The Perito Moreno Glacier, in El Calafate
