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TRIP REVIEW OF DEBBIE & WARREN LAKOFF
"We had always wanted to travel to and explore Patagonia. While researching it online, we found Fred at Exploration Journeys who worked with us and put together a wonderful, fun, exciting, adventurous and interesting trip for us based on our needs, interests and time frame. The trip was AMAZING! We were able to see and experience everything that we had hoped for and more! Fred took care of every detail of the trip with professionalism, quick response, organization with a keen eye for detail and quality as every facet of the trip from the tour guides, drivers, hotels and restaurant recommendations were of the highest caliber. His Travel Booklet prepared and educated us for each step of our journey.
The tour guides were fun, good natured, accommodating and highly skilled, we felt as if we were in good hands especially while paddling in the middle of the Beagle Channel in Ushuaia and trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate. We loved walking among the penguin colonies in Punta Tombo and also in Ushuaia and taking the chairlift to see the amazing panorama of the beauty of Bariloche...these were just some of the highlights of this wonderful trip....there are so many more!
We unequivocally recommend Fred at Exploration Journeys as a first class resource and agent in putting together a trip of a lifetime!"
DEBBIE & WARREN'S BOOKED TRIP ITINERARY
Buenos Aires
Staying for 1 night, with 1 tour included
Day 1: You arrive in Buenos Aires
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)
European elegance meets Latin American passion in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of tango. Discover grand architecture, colorful streets and the energy that gives the “Paris of Latin America” its unmistakable character.
Our local guide brings the city’s neighborhoods and history to life, sharing stories and insights to enrich the rest of your stay.
This is a private 4-hour tour, with walks around Plaza de Mayo, colorful La Boca and Recoleta, including its famous cemetery.
This tour is done in the afternoon.Day 2: Last day in Buenos Aires
Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.
Iguazu
Staying for 2 nights, with 4 tours included
Day 2: You arrive in Iguazu
Flight arrival in Iguazu.








Behold the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour)
Take in the sweeping panorama of Iguazu Falls from Brazil. Picture waterfalls stretching roughly the full length of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge: with 80% of the falls on the Argentine side, Brazil offers an extraordinary view of their sweeping scale.
Follow the footbridge toward the falls as mist reaches your face and the roar grows around you. From the panoramic balcony, watch water plunge below and look across to Devil’s Throat—a dramatic complement to the close-up views from Argentina.
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.
Walk into rainforest aviaries where colorful parrots and Toco Toucans perch beside you or fly overhead. This internationally recognized rescue and preservation center brings us face to face with the extraordinary birds it protects.
This private visit lasts approximately 1½–2 hours, with a private guide and transfers, on the same day as your Brazilian-side falls tour.
Day 3: Iguazu






Witness the Unique Power & Might of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour)
Walk into the roar of Iguazu Falls, where rainforest boardwalks bring you close to an immense wall of falling water. Nearly twice as tall as Niagara and almost three times as wide, the falls reportedly moved Eleanor Roosevelt to exclaim, “Poor Niagara!”
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, Iguazu is a natural spectacle worthy of its worldwide acclaim.
Its 275 waterfalls can unleash almost 3.5 million gallons (13 million liters) per second—enough to fill five Olympic swimming pools.
Around the falls, the Atlantic rainforest shelters more than 2,000 plant species, about 400 bird species and 80 kinds of mammals—a living world that makes the setting as remarkable as the waterfalls.
This is a full-day private tour.





A Speedboat Adventure Up-Close the Iguazu Falls
Feel the roar of Iguazu Falls from the river as our speedboat races toward the falls and their drenching spray. This exhilarating, close-up encounter offers a completely different perspective from the one you get along the boardwalks.
See the San Martin and Three Musketeers falls up close, with the high point a shower of mist from mighty San Martin Falls.
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.
Peninsula Valdes
Staying for 3 nights, with 4 tours included
Day 4: You arrive in Peninsula Valdes
Flight arrival and transfer in group vehicle to your hotel.
Transfer to your hotel in Puerto Madryn with group vehicle.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: Peninsula Valdes








Peninsula Valdes: a Unique Marine Fauna Heaven
Explore Peninsula Valdes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Patagonian steppe meets brilliant blue sea. Watch for southern sea lions, orcas and Magellanic penguins (mid-September to mid-April), alongside the world’s largest continental colony of southern elephant seals.
Inland, guanacos, rheas and maras roam the open Patagonian landscape.
This is a full-day group tour.




A Navigation and Close-up Experience with South American Sea Lions
Cruise Patagonia’s dramatic coast for close-up views of South American sea lions, with fossil-rich caves adding a glimpse of the region’s ancient marine life.
Large and fiercely territorial, male South American sea lions defend their territory and females in dramatic confrontations during breeding season.
This shared cruise lasts approximately 1½ hours and takes place during your Peninsula Valdes tour.
Day 6: Peninsula Valdes






An Up-Close & Personal Experience Walking among the Cute Magellanic Penguins
Walk among the charismatic Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo, home to the world’s largest colony. With more than a hundred thousand of these adorable creatures, this is an extraordinary chance to see their world up close.
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.





Navigating to Discover the Dazzling Acrobatics of the Panda Dolphin
Set out on the Patagonian sea to discover the beautiful black-and-white Panda Dolphins, known for their playful behavior and electrifying speed. These adorable dolphins are a rare sight, found in only two regions on Earth—and you’ll visit one of them.
Watch for dolphins leaping from the water and surfing the boat’s waves, their spins and twists creating a dazzling display of acrobatics.
This shared cruise lasts approximately 1–1½ hours and takes place on the same day as your Punta Tombo penguin tour.
Day 7: Last day in Peninsula Valdes
Transfer in group vehicle to the airport.
Ushuaia
Staying for 2 nights, with 1 tour included
Day 7: You arrive in Ushuaia
Flight arrival in Ushuaia. Welcome at the 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 8: Ushuaia











The Beagle Channel Odyssey of Discovery: The Gable Expedition
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind canoeing and trekking adventure at the Ends of the Earth!
Paddle down the Lashifashaj River and into the Beagle Channel, exploring the ancestral homeland of the Yámana, an Indigenous people of Tierra del Fuego. Watch for seabirds and sea lions as we make our way toward historic Harberton Ranch.
Then board a motorboat to observe Magellanic penguins at Martillo Island before landing on remote, uninhabited Gable Island—the largest island in the Beagle Channel. After lunch, set off on a trek through forests and open pastures toward the island’s southern cliffs.
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages and wine.
Day 9: Last day in Ushuaia
Transfer in private vehicle to Ushuaia airport.
El Calafate
Staying for 3 nights, with 2 tours included
Day 9: You arrive in El Calafate
Flight arrival in El Calafate. Welcome at the 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 10: El Calafate













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 and Greenland, but also that of being the third largest fresh water reserve on the planet.
Strap on your crampons and step onto the glacier, exploring a world of sculpted ice beneath your feet.
A boat ride and the panoramic boardwalks reveal the glacier from the water and from shore, completing an extraordinary day on and around the ice.
This is a full-day group tour and has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details).
Day 11: 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 12: Last day in El Calafate
Transfer in private vehicle to El Calafate airport.
Bariloche
Staying for 2 nights, with 2 tours included
Day 12: You arrive in Bariloche
Flight arrival in Bariloche. Welcome at the 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 13: Bariloche








Navigating the Nahuel Huapi Lake & Exploring the Victoria Island and the Myrtle Forest
Sail across the blue waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake, framed by the snow-capped Andes. From the boat’s upper-deck VIP cabin, take in sweeping views in a more exclusive setting.
On Victoria Island, explore forests steeped in history and watch for wildlife. Then enter the enchanting Myrtle Forest, where smooth, cinnamon-colored trees create a landscape straight out of a storybook.
This shared cruise lasts approximately six hours, with group port transfers and self-guided shore visits. Lunch with beverages is included.
Day 14: Last day in Bariloche







A Panoramic Hiking Experience to Awe-Inspiring Vistas (private tour)
Hike through the forests of Mount Llao Llao, where southern beech and native bamboo open onto sweeping views of Patagonia’s lakes and mountains.
Then ride the chairlift up Campanario Hill for a panorama National Geographic rated among the ten best in the world: deep-blue lakes, forested hills and snow-capped Andean peaks stretching across a 360-degree view.
This half-day private tour includes a private guide, private transfers and chairlift tickets.
Transfer in private vehicle to Bariloche Airport.
Buenos Aires
Staying for 1 night, with 1 tour included
Day 14: You arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle.







Passion and Beauty: an Authentic World-class Tango Experience
Step back in time for an evening of passion, music and dance at La Ventana. In a beautifully restored San Telmo tenement, a live orchestra, expressive singers and captivating dancers bring the history of Argentine tango to life.
The soulful sound of the bandoneón accompanies changing dance styles and costumes, taking you through different eras of tango. Traditional Argentine folk music and a thrilling gaucho boleadoras performance add another dimension to this memorable evening.
The show lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. It includes group transfers, plus dinner with non-alcoholic beverages and wine.
Day 15: Last day in Buenos Aires
Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle.
We look forward to welcoming you again in Argentina!
Debbie & Warren did a trip visiting Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Peninsula Valdes, El Calafate, Ushuaia and Bariloche on February 2010. On March 2016 they did another trip with us including Buenos Aires which is the itinerary below:Buenos Aires
Staying for 6 nights, with 5 tours included
Day 1: You arrive in Buenos Aires
Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Welcome at the airport and transfer in private vehicle to your hotel.
Day 2: Buenos Aires







A Day in the Life of a Gaucho: Santa Susana Ranch
You’re invited to experience a day in the life of a “gaucho” at beautiful Estancia Santa Susana. This is a perfect opportunity to get out of the city and explore the Argentinean countryside, with the natural surroundings of the Argentine Pampas (region of very fertile plains). As you tour the facilities of the estancia (ranch), you’ll get a first-person glimpse of the gaucho’s life in its heyday.
The “gaucho” is the Argentinean equivalent of a North American “cowboy”, and has traditionally been the primary laborer on Argentine estancias (or ranches). Gauchos flourished in the mid-18th century; since then, the gaucho has become a central symbol of Argentine tradition.
You’ll also have the chance to hop on the gaucho’s most prized possession: his horse! You can either choose to do a very short ride on the horse, or take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
You’ll learn about the Gaucho’s work and customs, as well as enjoy a traditional Argentine barbecue, also known as “asado”. Argentina is famous for its beef.
After lunch, enjoy a Tango and Folklore show with some time to relax before afternoon activities. Witness a mesmerizing boleadoras show performed by a gaucho. Boleadoras are traditional throwing weapons used by gauchos, designed to capture animals by entangling their legs (made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, and used to capture animals by entangling their legs).
This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.
The pickup for this tour is at the hotel but on the return transfer the company organizing the transfer offers different stops in central areas of the city.
Day 3: Buenos Aires









The “Paris of Latin America”: discovering the architectural highlights of Buenos Aires (private tour)
Read the story of Buenos Aires through its architecture. Art Nouveau curves, French-inspired façades and grand avenues explain its nickname, the “Paris of Latin America,” while colonial and modern buildings reveal the many cultures that shaped the city.
With our expert guide, discover the details and stories behind the city’s architectural highlights.
This is a 3-hour private tour.






Off-the-Beaten-Path: the Unexplored Historic Buenos Aires (private tour)
Beyond the usual highlights of Buenos Aires, lies another part of the city that remains unknown and inaccessible to most tourists. We’ll visit the “forgotten” and unknown neighborhoods of Buenos Aires that are far off the typical tourist circuits while delving into the world of secret societies, traditional bars, amazing stories, and gorgeous buildings.
In a cultural journey that grasps both the past and present of the working class sectors of Buenos Aires, this tour rediscovers the important contributions of workers, immigrants, tramways, tango, and soccer in the city’s historical development.
This is a 3 hour private tour.







Passion and Beauty: an Authentic and Exclusive World-class Tango Experience
Step into the elegance of tango’s Golden Age for an intimate evening at Gala Tango. Crystal chandeliers, high ceilings and French-inspired décor set the scene in this small San Telmo theatre, enjoyed by world-renowned artists including Madonna and Sting.
Expressive singers, world-class musicians and captivating dancers bring the passion and sensuality of Argentine tango to life. Traditional Argentine folk music and a thrilling gaucho boleadoras performance add another dimension to this memorable evening.
The show lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. It includes private transfers, plus dinner with non-alcoholic beverages and wine.
Day 4: Buenos Aires
Day 5: Buenos Aires
Day 6: Buenos Aires
Day 7: Buenos Aires






Jewish Life & Heritage in Buenos Aires (private tour)
Discover Buenos Aires’ Jewish heritage with our Jewish guide, in a city whose community is the largest in Latin America and the seventh largest in the world.
Explore Once, Buenos Aires’ answer to Manhattan’s Lower East Side, and the ornate Libertad synagogue. At the memorial on the former Israeli Embassy site, we remember the victims of the 1992 bombing.
This is a 3-hour private tour.
Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle.
We look forward to welcoming you again in Argentina!
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