Travel Proposal for Jerry Sorkin
(Jewish Argentina - Claudia Hercman)
ry Sorkin
(Jewish Argentina - Claudia Hercman)'s Trip to Argentina
March 1 to
March 12 ·
12 days / 11 nights ·
15 travelers
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Your Trip Overview
(everything mentioned below is included in your trip price)
Trip Start Date:
March 1, 2024 (Friday)
You can choose any start date you wish for your trip, because all of our trips have private departures. That is, you won't be traveling as part of a group.
Trip Duration & lodging:
12 days / 11 nights (your trip ends on March 12).
Lodging for 11 nights Included.
12 First‑class tours with the best tour guides. All necessary entrance fees to national parks included.
8 airport transfers included (all private)
11 breakfasts + 1 lunch + 2 dinners included.
Worry‑Free planning & First‑Class service
Hear from our guests3 Destinations included:
- Buenos Aires (City of Tango): 5 nights
- El Calafate (The Glaciers Region): 3 nights
- Iguazu Falls (Selected by 100 Million Voters as One of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature"): 3 nights
Your Trip in Photos
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Buenos Aires
Staying for 3 nights
Day 1: March 1st (Friday) - You arrive in Buenos Aires
Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Claudia Hercman will be your guide and coordinator during your stay in Buenos Aires. Claudia will welcome you at the airport and transfer you on a private vehicle to your hotel.
We invite you to live it up with a night of passion, charm, and sensuality as you enjoy an exclusive and world-class Tango experience.
This tour includes private transfers and dinner with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.
Day 2: March 2nd (Saturday) - Buenos Aires
During this tour you will visit the main historical sites, as well as hidden corners of this culturally diverse and exceptional city. La Boca, neighborhood of soccer and tango; San Telmo, the old city and its antique market; Plaza de Mayo, witness to all political events since the second foundation of Buenos Aires in 1580; Avenida de Mayo, the Spanish avenue, with its theaters and traditional coffee shops; the Congress building; Avenida 9 de Julio, the Obelisk and the Colon Theater; Puerto Madero, the most modern and chic area, with its exclusive restaurants, bars and hotels overlooking the river.
Lunch (not included in the trip price)
Free afternoon.
Evening: Empanada Cooking class (transport, guide and dinner included)
Day 3: March 3rd (Sunday) - Buenos Aires
Recoleta, with its elegant French style, where the unique cemetery, which includes Evita’s mausoleum, coexists with the life of bars, artisans’ fairs, restaurants and elegant boutiques; Palermo, the green heart of the city, with its different areas: Palermo Viejo, the residential quarter, Soho and Hollywood with their bars and local fashion stores, Palermo Chico, that of luxurious mansions and embassies, and the gorgeous Palermo Gardens.
STOP FOR LUNCH (not included in the price)
Free afternoon to walk around San Telmo Flea Market (only open on Sundays) or choose from a number of suggestions according to your interests.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING YOUR STAY IN BUENOS AIRES:
* Wine Tasting
* Guided visit to the Colon Theater Opera House.
* Tango lessons
Day 4: March 4th (Monday) - Last day in Buenos Aires
The Buenos Aires Jewish community is one of the largest in the world and its heritage remains very much preserved. I will introduce you into the unique features of the Buenos Aires Jewish culture. The AMIA building (the Mutual Aid Association building that was attacked by terrorists in 1994 has been replaced by a new one), the AMIA Memorial, the Israeli Embassy Memorial (the Embassy was destroyed by a bomb in 1992), the oldest Synagogue in Buenos Aires, with its Jewish Museum, and Once (the typical Jewish neighborhood). During the tour I will tell you everything about the Jewish community in Argentina; immigration waves, the first colonies, policies towards Jews, life, and history of the Jewish people in Buenos Aires.
IMPORTANT: FOR THIS TOUR, PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PASSPORTS
Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.
- Departure: Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) - 4:25 PM
- Arrival: El Calafate - 7:40 PM
El Calafate
Staying for 3 nights
Day 4: March 4th (Monday) - You arrive in El Calafate
Flight arrival in El Calafate. Welcome at the 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 5: March 5th (Tuesday) - El Calafate
Conquering the Mighty Perito Moreno Glacier (private tour - except for the glacier trekking portion)
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 private tour (except the glacier trekking part which is done on group basis) and has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details).
Day 6: March 6th (Wednesday) - El Calafate
Icy Blue Giants: Navigate the Largest Patagonian Glaciers and take the most Awe-inspiring Glacier Photos (in boat’s VIP section with private transfers)
Hop aboard as we embark on a journey to admire the second-largest glacier in South America, the Upsala, as well as the Spegazzini Glacier (the tallest in the Glaciers National Park and quite impressive to see), along with several Patagonian ice giants and beautiful iceberg formations that are only accessible by boat.
The glaciers’ scale is imposing, and their colors remarkable, ranging from pure white to deep shades of blue. We’ll settle into our seats inside the exclusive VIP cabin on the upper deck, where we’ll enjoy superior panoramic views along with enhanced comfort and service.
On our way to the Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers, we’ll have excellent photo opportunities as we pass icebergs of incredible and diverse shapes and sizes.
During this tour, we’ll also disembark at Glaciers Bay for about an hour and a half to visit a lakeside retreat. There, you’ll have time to explore the walkways leading to viewpoints with unique perspectives of the Spegazzini Glacier and enjoy a lunch of traditional local cuisine, accompanied by non-alcoholic beverages and wine.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with water, soft drinks, wine and beer. It includes private transfers to and from port.
Day 7: March 7th (Thursday) - Last day in El Calafate
Transfer in private vehicle to El Calafate airport.
You will take a flight to Buenos Aires and from there you will take another flight to Iguazu.First Leg:
- Departure: El Calafate – 1:45 PM
- Arrival: Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) – 4:40 PM
Second Leg:
- Departure: Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) – 6:50 PM
- Arrival: Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) – 8:40 PM
Iguazu
Staying for 3 nights
Day 7: March 7th (Thursday) - You arrive in Iguazu
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 8: March 8th (Friday) - 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!â€
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 Argentine side of the falls tour.
This tour has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details).
Day 9: March 9th (Saturday) - 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 Argentine 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 about an hour and a half to two hours and takes place on the same day as your Brazilian side of the falls tour.
Day 10: March 10th (Sunday) - Last day in Iguazu
Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport.
- Departure: Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) - 10:55 AM
- Arrival: Ezeiza (BA international airport) - 12:55 PM
Buenos Aires
Staying for 2 nights
Day 10: March 10th (Sunday) - You arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle.
Argentine art and design are recognized worldwide. The variety of museums and art galleries allow us to enjoy the most diverse works of Argentine and Latin American art.
In Buenos Aires you can also experience creativity with every step, in every corner, in splendid and colourful murals.
We will also check the Argentine art sections at the great museums of Buenos Aires, visit a museum of Latin American art and visit prestigious galleries.
Free evening
Day 11: March 11th (Monday) - Buenos Aires
We will spend a day in the natural setting of a 100 year old Estancia at the countryside, 27 miles from Buenos Aires City. At midday we will be served a delicious typical Argentine asado, to then continue the day with a peaceful stroll in the magnificent park, horse ride or else play sports or go on a carriage ride. Before leaving, we will be invited to taste delicious homemade patisseries in the afternoon tea.
Day 12: March 12th (Tuesday) - Buenos Aires
Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle. Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle. Your private guide Claudia will be there to say goodbye and help you with anything you may need.
Lodging for 11 nights Included
deluxe category lodging**
- Buenos Aires: 3 nightsHilton Buenos Aires
Hilton Buenos Aires - deluxe category room: 3 nights
Deluxe category room - El Calafate**: 3 nightsMirador del Lago Hotel
Mirador del Lago Hotel - superior category room with partial lake view: 3 nights
Superior category room with partial lake view
unique & exclusive category lodging
- Iguazu Falls: 3 nightsMelia Iguazu Hotel
Melia Iguazu Hotel - deluxe category room with falls view: 3 nights
Deluxe category room with falls view - Buenos Aires: 2 nightsAlvear Palace Hotel
Alvear Palace Hotel - junior suite: 2 nights
Junior suite
** Deluxe Category note: In El Calafate, hotels meeting our Deluxe standards aren't available. For these destinations, our Deluxe pricing includes "Comfort Plus" lodging — typically an upgraded room category in our best Comfort hotels.
Suggested Flights for your Trip
All domestic flights included in your itinerary are operated on modern commercial jet aircraft (not propeller planes).
After reviewing all flight options for your travel dates and considering the best airfares and flight times, we recommend these domestic flights for your trip. Departure and arrival times are expressed in local time.
| Date | From | To | Leaves | Lands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar-4-2024 | Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) | El Calafate | 4:25 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Mar-7-2024 | El Calafate | Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) | 1:45 PM | 4:40 PM |
| Mar-7-2024 | Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) | Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) | 6:50 PM | 8:40 PM |
| Mar-10-2024 | Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) | Ezeiza (BA international airport) | 10:55 AM | 12:55 PM |
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Below you'll find the average temperatures and precipitations for the destinations you will visit on your specific travel dates.
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Buenos Aires | Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Mean | Avg. Rain | ||||
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| °F | °C | °F | °C | °F | °C | inches | cm | |||
| March | 80 | 26 | 63 | 17 | 71 | 21 | 4.0 | 10.2 | ||
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El Calafate | Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Mean | Avg. Rain | ||||
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| °F | °C | °F | °C | °F | °C | inches | cm | |||
| March | 61 | 16 | 41 | 5 | 51 | 11 | 0.3 | 0.8 | ||
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Iguazu Falls | Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Mean | Avg. Rain | ||||
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| °F | °C | °F | °C | °F | °C | inches | cm | |||
| March | 88 | 31 | 64 | 18 | 76 | 25 | 6.9 | 17.5 | ||