GOLD - Day by Day Itinerary - An Exclusive Journey to the City of Tango, the Wine Country and-the Mighty Iguazu Falls

Beholding Breathtaking Panoramic Views of the Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour)

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Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.

Iguazu Falls

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Flight arrival in Iguazu.

Depending on your flight arrival time you will have time to go first to your hotel or you will be taken directly to your tour and then to your hotel.

With 80% of the falls located on the Argentine side, only from the Brazilian side can you see almost all of them at once, in breathtaking panoramic views. This is because the Brazilian footbridge lies across the river from the falls, offering a unique perspective and epic panoramic views which makes the Brazilian side different and absolutely complementary to what you get from the Argentinean side.

This is a half day private tour.

Walking Among Exotic Birds in the Iguazu Rainforest

You’re about to enter one of a kind bird sanctuary, where 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 another 150 different bird species from Brazil and all around the world.

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 be side by side with 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 that will be right next to you or even flying over your head!

Besides the diversity and rarity of many of its birds, another unique thing about the park is its location. It covers nearly 40 acres (16 hectares) or rainforest, so you’re truly going to be in the middle of nature while walking along the trails!

This is a self-guided visit lasting about 2 hours and is done on the same day you do the Brazilian side of the falls tour.

Experiencing the Unique Power of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour)

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“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 in perspective, Iguazu Falls is nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and nearly three times as wide. Even 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.

Speedboat Adventure at the Iguazu Falls

Get ready for an adventurous speedboat ride while enjoying a unique, close-up perspective of the Iguazu Falls different from what you’ll see from the panoramic boardwalks. Our speedboat will ride the waters of the Iguazu River to approach the falls, getting right inside the mist formed by them.

You’ll be thoroughly splashed by the mist of falls while listening to the water’s imposing roar. The ride provides a unique and extremely close-up view of the San Martin and the Three Musketeers falls. Now it’s time to hop on board and begin our waterfall adventure!

This is a 12 minutes 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).

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Transfer with private vehicle to Iguazu airport.

Mendoza

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Flight arrival in Mendoza. Welcome at the airport and transfer to hotel with private vehicle and guide.

Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask your tour guide about suggested activities for your free time.

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Choose 1 among the following 5 private tour options:

Option 1: Wine Tour at Uco Valley: 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 3 prestigious wineries in the picturesque Uco Valley, which presents the highest altitudes at which wines are produced in the province of Mendoza.
There’s no extra cost for tour option 1.

Option 2: Exploring Scenic Mendoza: High-mountain Ride and The Stone Sentinel (private tour)
It’s time to hit the road as we take a scenic drive through Mendoza’s picturesque high mountain landscape, where we’ll wind our way across valleys, flat lowlands, rivers, and foothills. With so much panoramic beauty to behold, this road trip will definitely be a feast for your eyes…and cameras as well!
There’s no extra cost for tour option 2.

Option 3: Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience at Familia Zuccardi Winery (private tour)
It’s time to put on your aprons and step into the role of an Argentine chef, with a delightful cooking class and wine tasting experience at “La Casa del Visitante” located at the prestigious Bodega Familia Zuccardi winery. So put your cooking skills to the test as you prepare traditional Argentine dishes, and of course…sample Argentine wine!
There’s no extra cost for tour option 3.

Option 4: An Olive Oil Tasting and Cooking Class Experience at Pan y Oliva (Bread and Olive) Restaurant
Prepare to tempt your taste buds and test your cooking skills as you tour an olive oil production facility, taste the oils made fresh from the olives grown on the ground of the winery, and take a cooking class at the Pan y Oliva restaurant, located at the prestigious Bodega Familia Zuccardi winery.
There’s no extra cost for tour option 4.

Option 5: Scenic Horseback Ride at Estancia La Alejandra (private tour)
Get ready to saddle up and head out into the heights of Mendoza on horseback at La Alejandra Ranch, from where you’ll enjoy gorgeous panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, and the fertile Uco Valley below.
This is a full day private tour and includes lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverage.
There’s no extra cost for tour option 5.

These tours are done on private basis. Option 1, 2 and 5 are full day tours, while option 3 and 4 are long half day tours. Tour option 1 (the wine tour) also includes a gourmet lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverages and wine, and both cooking class tours include traditional lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverages and wine. The horseback riding tours includes traditional lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverage.

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Choose 1 among the following 5 tour options:

Option 1: Savoring Argentina’s First-class Wines in Mendoza’s Central Region (private tour)
Experience savoring the taste of first-class Argentine wines, as you visit some of the most prestigious wineries of Mendoza’s Central Region. Taste some of the most renowned Argentine Malbec wines, and learn what makes Mendoza a truly unique winemaking region in the world.
This is a full day private tour and includes a gourmet lunch with wine tasting at a Mendoza winery.
Add USD 88 to the quoted trip price per person if you choose tour option 1.

Option 2: Pure Adrenaline: Mendoza River Rafting Adventure
Get ready for a heart-pumping rafting experience on the Mendoza River! With all of that melt-water flowing down from the Andes, you’ll have plenty of thrills to fuel your adventurous spirit.
This is a long half-day group tour and includes lunch (beverages not included).
There’s no extra cost for tour option 2.

Option 3: Trekking Adventure at Cerro Cabras with Rapelling
Immerse yourself in the rugged wilderness of Mendoza as you make an exciting trek through the canyon-filled landscapes to the summit of Cerro Cabras and then embrace your adventurous side as you rappel down a rock wall next to a waterfall
This is a full-day group tour and includes a lunch box with bottled water.
There’s no extra cost for tour option 3.

Option 4: Biking and Wine Tasting at Familia Zuccardi Winery (private tour)
Get ready for a unique view of the Mendoza vineyards as we hop on our bikes and pedal our way through the picturesque landscape of Familia Zuccardi winery. Surrounded by the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains, we’ll not only experience seeing the vineyards but we’ll also be indulging in three different types of wines as well. You’ll also enjoy a selection of assorted cheeses and cold cuts with wine.
This is a half day private tour.
There’s no extra cost for tour option 4.

Option 5: Biking and Wine Tasting in Mendoza’s Wineries
It’s time to hop on our bikes as we pedal our way through the roads of Mendoza that connect the 3 wineries we’ll visit and taste some of the region’s wines on our bike riding and wine tasting tour experience.
This is a full day group tour and includes lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverage and wine (in a winery or local restaurant)
There’s no extra cost for tour option 5.

Passion and Beauty: an Authentic World-class Tango Experience

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Private transfer to Mendoza airport to take your flight.

Buenos Aires

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Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle.

You’re invited to experience an evening of charm, passion, and sensuality at one of the best Tango venues in Buenos Aires: La Ventana.

The show at La Ventana is a journey through the history of Tango, where you’ll see different and authentic Tango styles, each with their own particular music, dancing style, and costumes.

Tango is a fundamental part of Argentine culture, even Pope Francis said that Tango “lives deep inside me, I often danced it in Argentina as a young man.”

The show also includes a brief but exciting display of some unique features of Argentine folklore with traditional costumes, a folk band, and a mesmerizing boleadoras show performed by the show’s very own gaucho!

This tour includes group transfers and dinner with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.