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"The meticulous attention to detail and personal service was unsurpassed.
Our trip was one of the best vacations we have taken, and absolutely stress-free thanks to Fred and Exploration Journeys!"
"When I was rushed to the hospital in Buenos Aires for appendicitis, Fred went above and beyond. He came to the hospital frequently during my stay, providing essential Spanish-English translation between the doctors, nurses, and us."
"Fred of Exploration Journeys must have his phone superglued to his hand because whenever we had a request he almost immediately responded-regardless of the time and day."
"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!"
"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!"
"Fred, as our host for the trip, did more than I ever expected, especially with having to deal with multiple airline cancellations that required him to work alternative arrangements and reschedule hotels and tours. He was always available and working to get us back on track."
"This was an unparalleled experience which we consider the best trip of our life, particularly for the superb selection of hotels, tour guides, activities and the extensive hand‑holding and support we had throughout our trip."
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"Each of the tour guides were not only exceptionally knowledgeable, they shared such insight about the culture and lifestyle."
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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!"
"Fred and his team were beyond amazing! They anticipated our every possible need and helped us plan the trip of a lifetime."
"The single best vacation experience I have EVER had! It literally was worry free!! Fred answered all questions in the most timely manner!!"
"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."
"Wow, just the best of the best. Incredible communications." ... "It was like having our personal travel folks in the room next to us."
"Extraordinary tour company. Exploration Journeys is entirely faultless. Fred is world-class in organising and customising itineraries to explore Argentina; no request is too small or big!"
"Over the years we have travelled to over 30 countries, and organization of this tour by EJ is certainly one of the best (if not the best) we have experienced."
"Exploration Journeys took the work and stress completely away from us pre-trip and during, enabling us to simply enjoy and share with our family and friends back home as we reflected each day."
"We had a terrific experience with Exploration Journeys. Their guides are the best, they booked great hotels for us, and everything worked perfectly."
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"A truly unique, first class and worry free experience! A friend who has traveled the world had told me that Argentina and her experience with Exploration Journeys had been her best travel experience ever, and she was absolutely right! "
"Their attention to detail was phenomenal. Really great with communication and helping us to build a vacation that we will never forget!"
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"Absolutely spectacular trip to Argentina meticulously planned and delivered by the Exploration Journeys team and partners."
"I can't say enough great things about Fred and the team at Exploration Journeys! They created a fabulous itinerary for us and made our experience completely worry-free."
"Exploration Journeys (and Fred) is the best travel agent I've worked with! They were responsive during the planning stage, and remained so once we were on the trip."
"Excellent!! Service, flexibility and response were great! Would work with them again when we return. Best trip ever!"
"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. "
"I have to admit when I first read the reviews online I was skeptical...no one can be that good...but they really are! They exceeded our expectations..."
"We have been across the globe with many different tour companies but Fred and Exploration Journey's has been the best so far."
"Fred at Exploration Journey's was excellent at all steps during our vacation, but really exceeded our expectations on helping us reschedule our trip in a matter of hours due to airport shut downs."
TRIP REVIEW OF MICHAEL & VICTORIA EASTERLY AND FAMILY
"This was our family's first trip to Argentina; we have been to a number of other countries in South America.Buenos Aires is one of the prettiest and safest cities I have been to. Our trip also included a trip to Iguazu Falls and multiple day trips (Gaucho, Tigre River, City tour and Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay).
Fred at Exploration Journey's was excellent at all steps during our vacation, but really exceeded our expectations on helping us reschedule our trip in a matter of hours due to airport shut downs.
While our itinerary changed, Fred made sure we wasted no time and helped us get a whole new itinerary for the last half of our trip leaving us with a great experience.
Our kids loved it also! We take many vacation a year, have been across the globe with many different tour companies but Fred and Exploration Journey's has been the best so far."
MICHAEL & VICTORIA'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) The birthplace of Tango and Argentina’s vibrant capital, Buenos Aires is as captivating as the dance itself, an irresistible mix of elegance, passion, and culture. Commonly referred to as the “Paris of Latin Americaâ€, Buenos Aires is the best place in the world to enjoy a first-class tango show and to savor some of the tastiest steaks, accompanied by the celebrated Argentine Malbec wine. Our expert “porteño†(as locals are called) guide will take you on a cultural journey, where you’ll get to know the most iconic neighborhoods and highlights in the city. This tour is also a great opportunity to learn from your expert tour guide the needed information and tips to make the most of your free time in the city. This is a private 3 hour tour. The usual 2 stops we make on this tour and walk are: downtown (Plaza de Mayo) and Recoleta neighborhood (to visit the cemetery). This tour is done in the afternoon. |
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. Transfer to your hotel. This is a free day for you to enjoy on your own. You can relax at your hotel, visit downtown or arrange with our guide any additional activity for your free time (depending on your flight arrival time). |
DAY 3: 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. Now it’s time to hop on board and begin our waterfall adventure! This is a 12-minute group tour and is done on the same day you do the Argentinean side of the falls tour. This tour has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details). |
DAY 4: LAST DAY IN IGUAZU |
Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport. |
![]() DAY 4: YOU ARRIVE IN EL CALAFATE (staying for 3 nights, with 3 tours included) |
Flight arrival in El Calafate. Welcome at airport and private transfer to your hotel. This is a free day for you to enjoy on your own. You can relax at your hotel, visit downtown or arrange with our guide any additional activity for your free time (depending on your flight arrival time). |
DAY 5: EL CALAFATE |
Seven Panoramic Boardwalks of the Mighty Perito Moreno Glacier Prepare to visit one of the world’s most awe-inspiring and unique glaciers: The Perito Moreno. This bright white 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 the third largest fresh water reserve on the planet. The Perito Moreno is of the few glaciers in the world actually growing and advancing, as opposed to the majority of the world’s glaciers, which are retreating and melting due to the effects of global warming. The ice that serenely sits above the water measures an impressive 262 feet (80 meters), which is just about the height of a 25-story building! And while that’s an incredibly large size for the human eye to take in, consider that this measurement is only 15% of the glacier’s total height. Five times more ice is hidden underwater. Our destination is the panoramic boardwalks which overlook the Perito Moreno Glacier. Here, amidst the backdrop of the majestic, snow-capped Andes, you’ll find yourself immersed in an unforgettable glacier experience, while enjoy amazing picture-taking opportunities from the seven panoramic balconies facing the front of the glacier. While the glacier itself is definitely the main attraction, the park also boasts remarkable scenery as well as glacial streams, small lagoons, crevasses, gullies, and plenty of ice formations that’ll dazzle the eye, surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Andes Mountain range, lakes and forest areas. This is a full-day group tour. |
The Mighty Perito Moreno Glacier Close-up Navigation Experience Take in the sheer size and beauty of the Perito Moreno Glacier as it towers before you, from an exciting close-up perspective, as we cruise across the pristine waters of the Rico Branch of the Argentino Lake, which borders the Southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. The sheer magnitude of the southern wall alone is a humbling and inspiring sight. We’ll be stopping about 985 feet (300 meters) away from the southern wall of the glacier for some epic picture-taking opportunities that will showcase the grand scale and beauty of the glacier. This will be definitely a different perspective from what you experience on the panoramic boardwalks. This navigation is a 1-hour group tour done on the same day you do the Perito Moreno Glacier tour. |
DAY 6: EL CALAFATE |
Icy Blue Giants: Navigate the Largest Patagonian Glaciers and take the most Awe-inspiring Glacier Photos (in boat’s VIP section) Hop aboard as we embark on a discovery journey to admire the second largest glacier in South America: the Upsala, as well as other Patagonian ice giants only accessible by boat. The glaciers’ grandness is imposing, and their color remarkable: ranging from pure white to shades of dark blue. We’ll get comfortable in our seats, inside the exclusive VIP cabin on the upper floor of our ship, where we’ll experience better panoramic views with superior comfort and service. On our way to the Upsala Glacier, we’ll enjoy great photo opportunities while we see icebergs of incredible and diverse shapes and sizes. This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch at VIP boat cabin, including water, soft drinks, wine and beer. |
DAY 7: LAST DAY IN EL CALAFATE |
Transfer in private vehicle to El Calafate airport. |
![]() DAY 7: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES (staying for 1 night, 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 8: 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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"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
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"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
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"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
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