Our Gold category trips include the best tours in each destination (usually done on 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 trips have different and fewer tours than our Gold category trips, sometimes with different durations of stay in some destinations.
This is a great trip option, also including first‑class tours, but is a less exclusive and comprehensive experience than our Gold category trips.
The Very Best and Most Exclusive Argentina Exploration Journey
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
"Spectacular sites, excellent tour guides, deluxe hotels and fine dining. We have visited more than 50 countries and this was the best experience we have had during those travels."
"Fred and his staff provide not only excellent ideas and communication but quickly solved the lone problem that we encountered. We cannot wait to return!"
TRIP REVIEW OF BRUCE & ELIZABETH KEBRIC
"Just returned from a 10-day journey to Argentina created by Exploration Journeys. Spectacular sites, excellent tour guides, deluxe hotels and fine dining. We have visited more than 50 countries and this was the best experience we have had during those travels. Fred and his staff provide not only excellent ideas and communication but quickly solved the lone problem that we encountered. We cannot wait to return!."
BRUCE & ELIZABETH'S BOOKED TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 1: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES (staying for 1 night, with 1 tour included) |
Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina! Welcome at the airport and transfer with private vehicle and guide to your hotel. |
Images of Buenos Aires: European Heritage and Latin American Passion (private tour) Buenos Aires has been chosen for 3 consecutive years (2014, 2015 and 2016) as the #1 destination to visit in South America by millions of TripAdvisor users in their “Traveler’s Choice” contest... and rightfully so! This cosmopolitan, vibrant, and sophisticated city, commonly called the “Paris of Latin America,” is the best place in the world to enjoy a first-class tango show and to eat some of the tastiest steak, accompanied by celebrated Argentine Malbec wine. Our expert “porteño” (as locals are called) guide will take you on a cultural journey, where you’ll visit the most iconic neighborhoods and learn about the highlights of the city; taking in its architecture, culture, history, and more! This tour is also a great opportunity to learn from your expert tour guide, the necessary information and useful tips to make the most of your free time in the city. This is a private 4-hour tour. |
DAY 2: LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES |
Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport. |
DAY 2: YOU ARRIVE IN MENDOZA (staying for 3 nights, with 2 tours included) |
Flight arrival in Mendoza. Welcome at airport and private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time. |
DAY 3: MENDOZA |
Uco Valley Wine Tour: Tasting Argentina’s Best High-Altitude Wines (private tour) It’s time to savor some of the best high-altitude wines in the world, with a tour of the wineries of the scenic and picturesque Uco Valley. Guided by a local wine expert, you’ll have the chance to tour the facilities of three prestigious wineries while getting an in-depth look at the process of winemaking, and of course sampling these ruby-colored wines! Sitting at the foothills of the pristine, snow-capped Andes, the Uco Valley presents the highest altitudes at which wines are produced, nestled in the province of Mendoza. With a wide temperature range, constant sunshine, and the perfect soil characteristics; the grapes produced here have reached international distinction and recognition. So, it’s no wonder that prestigious winemakers the likes of Moet Chandon, Kendal Jackson, Catena, and Rothschild have all planted vineyards in the Uco Valley! This is a full-day private tour and includes gourmet lunch with wine tasting at a Mendoza winery. |
DAY 4: MENDOZA |
Cooking & Wine Tasting at Santa Julia Winery Put on your aprons and step into the role of an Argentine chef with this delightful cooking class and wine tasting experience, at “La Casa del Visitante”. Nestled within the prestigious Santa Julia winery, in the heart of Mendoza’s wine country, you’ll have plenty of fun as you learn about the Argentine cooking traditions, and put your cooking qualities to the test. “La Casa del Visitante” is one of the most visited restaurants in Mendoza, and was recognized by Winerist Magazine as one of the “5 Top Mendoza Wineries and Restaurants.” Santa Julia winery has also garnered various awards; such as a trophy in the Argentina Wine Awards for their Malbec. So, dive into the art of Argentine cooking and prepare traditional Argentine dishes, while indulging in Santa Julia’s renowned wine! This is a long half-day group tour with private transfers and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine. |
DAY 5: LAST DAY IN MENDOZA |
Private transfer to Mendoza airport to take your flight. Your flight from Mendoza to Iguazu has 1 stop (without changing aircrafts) before continuing to Iguazu |
DAY 5: YOU ARRIVE IN IGUAZU (staying for 3 nights, with 4 tours included) |
Flight arrival in Iguazu. Welcome at airport and private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your flight arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time. |
DAY 6: IGUAZU |
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 Argentinean side. This is a half-day private tour. |
Walking Among Exotic Birds in the Iguazu Rainforest (private tour) You’re about to enter a one-of-a-kind bird sanctuary! Here you’ll find the largest colony of toucans on display in the world, as well as the largest colony of parrots on display in South America, along with 150 different bird species from Brazil and all over the world, many of them endangered. Located in the midst of the lush tropical rainforest, Foz Tropicana Bird Park is an internationally-recognized rescue and preservation center for endangered birds; and it’s among the most important ones in South America. You’ll find yourself side by side a myriad of exotic birds, in the three walk-in aviaries, where you’ll have the opportunity to have an up-close and personal experience with amazingly colorful parrots and Toco Toucans, among many other birds… all of them right next to you or even flying over your head! In addition to the diversity and beauty of the birds you’ll see, the park itself presents itself as a unique location. It covers nearly 40 acres (16 hectares) of rainforest, so you’re quite literally going to find yourself in the middle of nature as you make your way along the trails! This visit lasts from an hour and a half to 2 hours and is done on the same day you do the Brazilian side of the falls tour. |
DAY 7: IGUAZU |
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. |
A Speedboat Adventure Up-Close the Iguazu Falls Get ready for a thrilling speedboat adventure, enjoying a unique, up-close perspective of the majestic Iguazu Falls and experience a different viewpoint of the falls from what you’ll see from the panoramic boardwalks. Our speedboat will zip the waters of the Iguazu River and approach the falls getting thoroughly splashed by their mist as you hear their loud roar! This ride provides a unique and extremely close-up view of the San Martin and Three Musketeers falls with the opportunity to take outstanding close-up photos. The high point of this experience will be without a doubt, being showered under the mist of the San Martin Falls; the second strongest falls in the Iguazu system. To get to the boat dock you’ll ride a truck through the jungle and continue with a navigation up the Iguazu River canyon by the river rapids. Now it’s time to hop on board and begin our waterfall adventure! This tour lasts about 2 hours and is done on the same day you do the Argentinean side of the falls tour. |
DAY 8: LAST DAY IN IGUAZU |
Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport. |
DAY 8: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES (staying for 2 nights, with 1 tour included) |
Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle. |
Passion and Beauty: an Authentic World-class Tango Experience You are cordially invited to an evening of live music filled with passion, sensuality and dancing, at one of the best Tango venues in Buenos Aires: La Ventana. Located at the heart of the historic San Telmo neighborhood, you’ll enjoy a world-class Tango show in a restored tenement building (or, "conventillo"). This enchanting show also boasts unique features of Argentine folklore. As you step through the doors, you’ll feel as though you have traveled back in time, with the interior of the building preserved in its original style. The show at La Ventana is a journey through the history of Tango, in which you’ll experience different and authentic styles of this mesmerizing dance, each with its own particular set of music, dancing style, and costumes. Tango is a universe onto itself as it creates a multi-layered marriage of music, dance, singing and poetry. This tour includes group transfers and dinner with non-alcoholic beverages & wine. |
DAY 9: BUENOS AIRES |
Free day to relax and enjoy your own explorations. Hotel for today is not included in the itinerary and has been booked directly. |
DAY 10: 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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