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Gold Category Itineraries

Our Gold category trips include the best tours in each destination (usually done on 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 trips have different and fewer tours than our Gold category trips, sometimes with different durations of stay in some destinations.
This is a great trip option, also including first‑class tours, but is a less exclusive and comprehensive experience than our Gold category trips.

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gold Category itinerary

The Very Best and Most Exclusive Argentina Exploration Journey

  • 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
gold Category itinerary

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)

  • Learn about the daily chores done at a Patagonian Estancia 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:
» 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)

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Kathryn Singleton and Bernard Bagert

(New Orleans, Louisiana, United States)

"Thank you so much for making this a lovely and stress-free trip, I would love to tell anyone what a great job you did!"

"It was obvious that there was a great deal of respect for Fred and his company as demonstrated by the level of service we received from everyone."

"Despite the airline strike, we were able to do and see everything planned without interruption and without any worries, thanks to you!"

"We were able to see and do so much in a few days thanks to your excellent planning."

Kathryn & Bernard visited: Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Bariloche, Mendoza and Iguazu Falls.

TRIP REVIEW OF KATHRYN SINGLETON AND BERNARD BAGERT

"Thank you so much for making this a lovely and stress-free vacation! I would love to tell anyone what a great job you did!

It was a great trip and we were so thankful that you took care of modifying the itinerary when needed due to the airline strike. Despite the airline strike, we were able to do and see everything planned without interruption and without any worries, thanks to you!

Each hotel was lovely and provided excellent service, all transportation was on time and it was obvious that there was a great deal of respect for Fred and his company as demonstrated by the level of service we received from everyone. Exploration Journeys and Fred deserve 5 stars!"

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KATHRYN & BERNARD'S BOOKED TRIP ITINERARY

Buenos Aires

DAY 1: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES

(staying for 4 nights, with 3 tours included)

Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina!

Welcome at the airport and transfer with private vehicle and guide to your hotel.

DAY 2: BUENOS AIRES

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.

DAY 3: 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 4: BUENOS AIRES

Passion and Beauty: an Authentic and Exclusive World-class Tango Experience

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 at Gala Tango.

This is one of the most exclusive Tango shows in Buenos Aires, and has been enjoyed by great artists from around the world the likes of Madonna and Sting. The show also includes a brief but exciting display of some of the unique features of Argentine folklore.

Located on a small cobblestone street in the historic neighborhood of San Telmo, Gala Tango is beautifully decorated with French style architecture reminiscent of the 1930s. The building’s high ceilings and crystal chandeliers will make you feel as though you have traveled back in time to the “Golden Age of Tango,” while the small size of the theatre allows for a more exclusive experience than that of a regular tango shows. Tango is a universe onto itself as it creates a multi-layered marriage of music, dance, singing and poetry.

You will enjoy seeing world-class singers, musicians, and dancers (some winners of Tango World Championships were dancers of Gala Tango!).

The Argentine folklore portion of the show includes traditional costumes, and a mesmerizing boleadoras show performed by the show’s very own gaucho! A gaucho is the Argentinean equivalent of a North American cowboy, and the boleadoras are a traditional throwing weapon (made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, and used to capture animals by entangling their legs).

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

DAY 5: LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES

Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.

El Calafate

DAY 5: 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.

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.

DAY 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 Bariloche.
Bariloche

DAY 8: YOU ARRIVE IN BARILOCHE

(staying for 3 nights, with 2 tours included)

Flight arrival in Bariloche. 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 your tour guide about suggested activities for your free time.

DAY 9: BARILOCHE

A Panoramic Hiking Experience to Awe-Inspiring Vistas (private tour)

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind panoramic hiking experience, where you’ll be enchanted by some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Patagonia, including one of the ten most beautiful views in the world, as rated by National Geographic!

Our expert guide will help you hone your hiking skills, as you set out to explore the surrounding areas of Mount Llao Llao. You’ll also take a chairlift ride up Campanario Hill, where you’ll enjoy awe-inspiring panoramic views of deep-blue lakes and snow-capped mountains. Get your camera ready as this will surely be one of the best opportunities to take some of the most wonderful and sublime landscape photos out there!

This is a half-day private tour.

DAY 10: BARILOCHE

A Horseback Adventure in the Patagonian Wilderness

It’s time to swing onto the saddle of our horse and ride into the wilderness while we take in the beautiful Patagonian landscape and wilderness. Our expert guide will lead us through lush green forests and lakes of blue, while we’re surrounded by the snow-capped Andes mountain range.

Your Patagonian horseback ride will take you out on a 30-minute drive along legendary Route 40, Argentina’s longest road, it traverses 3,107 miles (5,000 kilometers) from the country’s northernmost city to its southernmost tip.

We’ll do one horseback riding in the morning, and another one during the afternoon (usually riding for 1 hour and a half to 2 hours in each outing).

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

DAY 11: LAST DAY IN BARILOCHE

Transfer in private vehicle to Bariloche Airport.

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

DAY 11: YOU ARRIVE IN MENDOZA

(staying for 3 nights, with 1 tour included)

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 your tour guide about suggested activities for your free time.

DAY 12: MENDOZA

Uco Valley Wine Tour: 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 the wineries of the scenic and picturesque Uco Valley. Guided by a local wine expert, you’ll have the chance to tour the facilities of three prestigious wineries while getting an in-depth look at the process of winemaking, and of course sampling these ruby-colored wines!

Sitting at the foothills of the pristine, snow-capped Andes, the Uco Valley presents the highest altitudes at which wines are produced, nestled in the province of Mendoza. With a wide temperature range, constant sunshine, and the perfect soil characteristics; the grapes produced here have reached international distinction and recognition. So, it’s no wonder that prestigious winemakers the likes of Moet Chandon, Kendal Jackson, Catena, and Rothschild have all planted vineyards in the Uco Valley!

This is a full-day private tour and includes gourmet lunch with wine tasting at a Mendoza winery.

DAY 13: MENDOZA

Free day to relax and enjoy your own explorations.

DAY 14: LAST DAY IN MENDOZA

Private transfer to Mendoza airport to take your flight.

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

DAY 14: YOU ARRIVE IN IGUAZU

(staying for 1 night, with 4 tours included)

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.

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 15: LAST DAY IN 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).

Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport.

Buenos Aires

DAY 15: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES

(staying for 2 nights)

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

DAY 16: BUENOS AIRES

Free day to relax and enjoy your own explorations.

DAY 17: 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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