Gold Category Itineraries

Our Gold category trips include the best tours in each destination, usually done on a 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.

Silver Category Itineraries

Our Silver category has different and fewer tours than our Gold category, sometimes with fewer nights in some destinations.
This option includes first‑class tours but is a less exclusive and comprehensive experience compared to our Gold category.

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gold Category itinerary

Eight Wonders of Argentina - The Grand Gold Category Odyssey

  • Duration
  • Duration: 25 days / 24 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 8 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Peninsula Valdes · Ushuaia · El Calafate & El Chalten region · Bariloche · Mendoza · Iguazu Falls
  • Tours
  • 22 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

Exclusive Adventures in the Best of Patagonia

  • Duration
  • Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 5 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Peninsula Valdes · Ushuaia · El Calafate · Bariloche
  • Tours
  • 12 first‑class tours included
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Exploring the City of Tango, Conquering Patagonia & Enjoying a Culinary Feast at the Wine Country

  • Duration
  • Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 5 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Mendoza · Bariloche · El Calafate · Ushuaia
  • Tours
  • 10 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

An Exclusive Discovery Journey to Iguazu Falls & Patagonia's Unique Wildlife, Glaciers and Mountains

  • Duration
  • Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 5 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Peninsula Valdes · Ushuaia · El Calafate · Iguazu Falls
  • Tours
  • 14 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

City of Tango, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and the Patagonia Odyssey of Discovery

  • Duration
  • Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 4 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Iguazu Falls · El Calafate · Bariloche
  • Tours
  • 10 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

A Discovery Journey to the Ends of the Earth, the Patagonian Glaciers, and the Mighty Iguazu Falls

  • Duration
  • Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 4 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Iguazu Falls · El Calafate · Ushuaia
  • Tours
  • 10 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

An Exclusive Journey to the Patagonian Glaciers, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and the City of Tango

  • Duration
  • Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 3 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Iguazu Falls · El Calafate
  • Tours
  • 8 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

An Exclusive Journey to the City of Tango, the Wine Country and the Mighty Iguazu Falls

  • Duration
  • Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 3 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Iguazu Falls · Mendoza
  • Tours
  • 8 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

Experiencing Argentina's Wine Country, Patagonian Glaciers, Mountains and the Ends of the Earth

  • Duration
  • Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 5 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Mendoza · Bariloche · El Calafate · Ushuaia
  • Tours
  • 6 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

Adventures in Patagonia & the Mighty Iguazu Falls

  • Duration
  • Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 5 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Iguazu Falls · Bariloche · El Calafate · Ushuaia
  • Tours
  • 7 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

Exploring the Iguazu Falls & Patagonia's Unique Marine Wildlife, Glaciers and the Ends of the Earth

  • Duration
  • Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 5 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Peninsula Valdes · Ushuaia · El Calafate · Iguazu Falls
  • Tours
  • 7 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

From the Patagonian Lakes & Glaciers Region to the Mighty Iguazu Falls

  • Duration
  • Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 4 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Iguazu Falls · El Calafate · Bariloche
  • Tours
  • 6 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

Land of Fire, Glaciers, Waterfalls & Tango

  • Duration
  • Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 4 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Iguazu Falls · El Calafate · Ushuaia
  • Tours
  • 5 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

The Mighty Iguazu Falls, the Imposing Patagonian Glaciers & the City of Tango

  • Duration
  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 3 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Iguazu Falls · El Calafate
  • Tours
  • 4 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

The City of Tango, Wine Country and Iguazu Falls Experience

  • Duration
  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 3 destinations:
    Buenos Aires · Iguazu Falls · Mendoza
  • Tours
  • 4 first‑class tours included

Featured Destination:
El Calafate (The Glaciers Region)

  • See icebergs of incredible shapes and sizes while you navigate to the second largest glacier in South America, in El Calafate
The Glaciers National Park in El Calafate, declared "Mankind’s Natural Heritage site" by the United Nations, is the largest ice mantle in the world after Antarctica, and the third largest fresh water reserve on the planet!
Prepare to discover your inner adventurer, as you explore and trek over one of the world’s mo ...
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See other suggested destinations & Argentina tours:
» Buenos Aires (City of Tango)
» Iguazu Falls (Selected by 100 Million Voters as One of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature")
» Bariloche (Patagonia's Natural Beauty)
» Ushuaia (Ends of the Earth)
» Mendoza (Wines, Rock Giants & Adventure)
» Peninsula Valdes (Marine Wildlife Sanctuary)
» Patagonia Region (Nature's Last Refuge)

Read trip reviews from guests whom you can contact!

Kenneth & Holly Macdonald and Family

(Raeford, North Carolina, United States)

"What a great way to begin retirement — two weeks in Argentina. We came up with a complicated itinerary — we wanted to see four areas of the country — but Fred and Exploration Journeys worked out the details and supported us the entire trip."

"The guides were top-notch. Booking online from another country felt a little daunting before we got started but we quickly found we could trust EJ from beginning to end. Highly recommended."

Kenneth & Holly visited: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Iguazu Falls and Mendoza.
This was their first trip to South America.

TRIP REVIEW OF KENNETH & HOLLY MACDONALD AND FAMILY

"What a great way to begin retirement — two weeks in Argentina. We came up with a complicated itinerary — we wanted to see four areas of the country — but Fred and Exploration Journeys worked out the details and supported us the entire trip.

The guides were top-notch. Booking online from another country felt a little daunting before we got started but we quickly found we could trust EJ from beginning to end. Highly recommended."

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KENNETH & HOLLY'S BOOKED TRIP ITINERARY

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. The usual three stops we make on this tour and walk are downtown (Plaza de Mayo), La Boca, and the Recoleta neighborhood (to visit the cemetery).

DAY 2: LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES

Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.

Flight arrival in Ushuaia. 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: USHUAIA

Along the Shore, across the Forest and into the Mud: a 4x4 Off-Road Adventure at the Ends of the Earth! (private tour)

Prepare for a thrilling and scenic 4x4 off-road experience, where natural beauty and our guide’s amazing driving skills will nourish your spirit for adventure, while enjoying the best 4x4 tour done at the Ends of the Earth!

On this one-of-a-kind 4x4 tour, we’ll discover the hidden secrets of the Southern Andes, one of the world’s largest mountain ranges. We’ll take in awe-inspiring scenic views of "Lago Escondido" (Hidden Lake), and then literally immerse our vehicle into the shores Fagnano Lake. As our expert guide drives through the splashing waters on the lake’s shore, we’ll marvel at the views and experience an absolutely memorable adventure. This off-road experience through deep forests and across rivers, while defying muddy tracks along the shore of the lake, will end with one of the most savory and customary meals in Argentine cuisine: an Argentine asado (meat barbeque), which we’ll accompany with Patagonian wines.

This is a full-day private tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.

DAY 4: USHUAIA

A Trekking Adventure to the Vinciguerra Glacier (private tour)

Get ready to lace up your hiking boots and challenge your adventurous side, as you take on the many unique landscapes of Ushuaia and trek up to one of the largest glaciers at the Ends of the Earth: the mighty Vinciguerra!

We’ll ascend nearly 2,000 feet (600 meters) through the forest, as we trek beyond the treetops to be greeted by beautiful panoramic views of the nearby snow-capped mountains, and pristine glacial lakes; including the Laguna de los Tempanos (Icebergs Lagoon), nestled at the foot of the glacier.

Once we’ve taken in the awe-inspiring views that surround us, it’s time to explore the Vinciguerra Glacier! We’ll have the chance to explore the unique characteristics of the glacial terrain, and then descend and head back having had the experience of witnessing one of the largest glaciers in Ushuaia!

This is a full-day private tour and includes lunch box with water.

DAY 5: LAST DAY IN USHUAIA

Transfer in private vehicle to Ushuaia airport.

You will take a flight to Buenos Aires and from there you will take another flight to Iguazu.
Buenos Aires

DAY 5: BUENOS AIRES

Transfer from the international airport to the domestic airport.

Your flight from Ushuaia lands at Buenos Aires international airport, while your flight to Iguazu departs from Buenos Aires domestic airport. So, we have coordinated a private transfer between both airports. You"ll need to get your luggage after you land from Ushuaia, and take the transfer to the domestic airport to check-in for your flight to Iguazu. You will take a flight to Buenos Aires and from there you will take another flight to 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 6: 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.
This tour has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details).

DAY 7: 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 8: LAST DAY IN IGUAZU

Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport.

Your flight from Iguazu to Mendoza has 1 stop (without changing aircrafts) before continuing to Mendoza

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 9: MENDOZA

A Day of Biking & Wine Tasting in Mendoza’s Wineries

It’s time to hop on our bikes, as we pedal our way through the roads of Mendoza, connecting 3 wineries, which we’ll have a chance to visit, as well as get to sample some ruby-colored wines! Not only will we enjoy the scenic and picturesque vineyards, set against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains, but we’ll also visit 3 wineries, giving us a taste of why the vineyards of Mendoza are at the heart of the Argentine winemaking industry.

This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverage & wine in a winery or local restaurant.

Important: the total bike ride is about 6 to 14 miles (10 to 20 kilometers); and we’ll be biking from one winery to another through the main roads connecting the visited wineries. Please note that we will not be biking inside the wineries or next to vineyards.

DAY 10: MENDOZA

Scenic Mendoza’s 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, streams, rivers, and foothills before taking on the highest peaks of the Cordillera de los Andes Mountain Range.

You’ll witness the unique architecture of nature with the natural Puente del Inca land bridge and all of its intriguing colors; as well as marvel at the sight of the highest peak in the world outside of Asia: Aconcagua, also known as the “Stone Sentinel.”

With so much panoramic beauty to behold, this road trip will definitely be a feast for your eyes and your camera!

This is a full-day private tour.

DAY 11: LAST DAY IN MENDOZA

Private transfer to Mendoza airport to take your flight.

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.

Private transfers to and from La Ventana are included, as well as dinner with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.

DAY 12: 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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