Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Package Type
Adventure
Activity Level
Moderate
Physical Difficulty
Cultural rating
Wildlife expectation
Argentina is a country full of culture and nature and a haven for adventure lovers in South America, with the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires and Patagonia's rugged nature. The gaucho culture is prevalent, as are the arts and culture of the country. The natural prowess of the glaciers further south are breath-taking and the trekking is incredible. At the foothills of the Andes also lies the lovely city of Mendoza and its vineyards, making for a relaxing and enjoyable treat in this cosmopolitan, adventurous and dramatic country. This programme has it all! To enable you to explore all the four corners of the country!
Special features of our 10 day Argentine Adventure:
Type of Tourism: Adventure, Mountains, glaciers, Nature, Geographical. Wine, Culture
Places to Visit: Buenos Aires, Calafate, Moreno glacier, El Chaltén, Mendoza
Duration: 10 Days and 9 Nights.
Type of Service: Private and shared tours.
Accommodation: Boutique or 3 star accommodation at every destination that you will visit. These hotels had been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel comfortable and your every need catered for!
Today is your arrival day to Buenos Aires. We will collect you from the airport and take you to the hotel. We will have dinner at “The Argentinian Experiences” restaurant, the perfect welcome to the capital!
After breakfast, we will head off on an electric bike tour. Discover one of Buenos Aires' best kept secrets! Following the bike lanes of the city, we will dive into the eclectic mix of the " porteña's” frenetic day to day life and the city’s history. From San Martin and Plaza de Mayo Square to Puerto Madero port, your guide will share with you all of the legends, curiosities and historical facts about this controversial and cosmopolitan capital - Buenos Aires.
After breakfast and a reasonably-timed start to the day, your guide will collect you at midday for a walking tour of the hidden graffiti of the city. Buenos Aires is a city full of urban art and modern-day culture. Around every corner, we can witness examples of this and our expert guide will show us where to look! After the graffiti tour, we will do a typical street food tour experiencing all the delights of the Porteña capital, such as empanadas, choripanes, local wine, provoleta and even home-made ice cream!
After breakfast, we will head to the domestic airport for our flight to El Calafate. On arrival we will head to our hotel and settle in for the next few days and prepare ourselves for some glacier trekking!
Today we will head off to the Moreno Glacier for some ice trekking on the glacier! This remarkable experience begins at the "Bajo de las Sombras" harbour early in the morning, where will take a 20 minute boat ride across to the “Brazo Rico”, found off the west coast. Our trek begins on the south side of the Perito Moreno glacier, where after approximately 1 hour, we will arrive at a spectacular viewpoint. Here we will access the ice itself and our guides will place the crampons and harnesses to begin the crossing over the...
Today, is a travel day as we head to El Chaltén to witness the Fitz Roy Massif and our next adventure.
After breakfast, we will head to the El Pilar area to the trailhead for today's trek. We will enter the forest of lengas and ñires, bordering the Rio Blanco. Continuing along this trail, we will arrive at the lookout point with excellent views of the Piedras Blancas Glacier. We will then continue to Poincennot camp, where we will see other trekkers who have come to visit this popular destination. On the banks of the river is a suspension bridge, which we will cross to get to the Base Camp at "White River", which is only used b...
After breakfast we will head to the El Calafate airport to take our flight to Mendoza.
Tonight, we will have dinner at CASA EL ENEMIGO, and listen to a lecture by Alejandro Vigil, the oenologist of the Catena Zapata vineyard. He will introduce us to a whole new world of wine. Dinner will include 7 courses with selected wines
Today you will have a free day in the city of Mendoza.
We recommend a fun and original way to tour the vineyards of Mendoza and experiencing the picturesque wine region of Luján de Cuyo "
Enjoy the fresh air and stunning countryside by a bike ride through the vineyards of two wineries. You can learn more about the vineyards and their product, with guided tours and wine tasting, at these picturesque vineyards in the foothills of the Andes mountains. To finish the tour, we will have dinner, watching the sunset ov...
Today, we will take our flight back to Buenos Aires for your international connection or on to your next exciting destination!
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We do not include travel or health insurance and we strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance for any unexpected circumstances. This is not obligatory, however. We recommend a full travel insurance policy that covers cancellations and delays as well as medical insurance.
We suggest that you speak with your doctor to ensure that you are up-to-date with the recommended vaccinations when traveling to the destination. In any case, a negative Coronavirus Molecular Test (PCR) is needed to enter the country.
We suggest that you speak with your doctor to ensure what medications you will need to bring to the destination. Pharmacies and drugstores are common in all cities, however, it is not certain that you will be able to find a specific drug that you can find in your country of origin.
As in any city in the world, there can be pickpockets in crowded places. We suggest being vigilant at all times, but if you are in a group you will always be safer.
We do not include the cost of any domestic or international flight in any of our programs. These services must be booked independently by each guest.
Yes, hotels will charge the cost of a double room as standard, so a single supplement will be charged if you are travelling alone.
VA Expeditions is supported by Valencia Travel, a company with more than 12 years of foundation with a solid financial position. We have insurance from the insurance company La Positiva, that supports us and protects our guests from any eventuality at the destination, covering our guests for more than 5 million US dollars.
Each trip is customizable, but there may be additional restrictions and expenses in each case. We suggest contacting your sales representative for more information.
Yes, in addition to multi-day programs, we offer half-day experiences and excursions without overnight, which you can purchase as additional services. In case you wish to purchase one of these services, you can ask your guide, the transfer representative or your sales representative to provide you with the support you need.
Yes, you can add additional or optional services to your regular tour. We appreciate contacting your sales representative for any changes you wish to make.
Yes, you can travel with children and we have many activities to do as a family, however, depending on your itinerary, some experiences can be a bit demanding for young children. As a recommendation, we suggest that you ask your sales consultant if the tour you wish to book is suitable for children.
We work with a maximum group size of 12 passengers for sustainability reasons and a more personaized experience.
We suggest making your reservations at least one month before your trip in order to reserve the best hotels, transportation and services for your travel dates, however, in last minute cases, we can reserve up to 15 days in advance.
We suggest consulting with your embassy to review any documents, tests or special visa you need for your trip.
The official currency in Argentina is the Argentinian peso (ARS). In large cities there is a good chance that you will find ATMs or ATMs, however, we suggest that you do not rely entirely on this solution, as it may not be enabled to work with your bank.
Yes, we cater for all special dietary requirements. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any allergies or special dietary needs.
As a sustainable travel company, we are in constant search of how we can improve the sustainability of our operations, that is why we carry out the following activities to generate a fair and sustainable development in our areas of operation: https://inspiratravel.com/en/sustainability/
Tips are not included in the cost of the tour. You should plan to tip 10% in restaurants and for your guided services, however, tipping is never required.
Cultural norms vary within each Latin American country, even within each city within the country, however, we recommend the following measures to have a pleasant visit in each destination: Latin American culture in general tends to be closer and more informal than in others cultures, so there is usually always a friendly approach in all conversations, and going directly to the point could be considered offensive to some people. Personal space can be much shorter as well, but without being interpreted as sexual in nature. In some places, like Argentina, kisses on the cheek are common for greeting, even between men.
The schedules are also usually more relaxed and informal, however, this is not the case of VA EXPEDITIONS, since we will always respect the hours indicated in your itinerary. This may be different for other appointments that you can book on your own at other locations.
This depends on each itinerary, and will be indicated in the detail of the day. However, our itineraries always usually include free times to offer more flexibility to our guests.
For any emergency, we appreciate contacting the following number: 0054-911-2252-6549
At VA Expeditions we believe that every action we take should generate a positive impact on the communities and the environment of our entire production chain, which is why we carry out various activities focused on this objective. An example of sustainable activities you can do in Argentina:
In Iguazu:
Visit to a Guaraní Village: a unique excursion, first crossing the M´Boca-i stream, then traveling a path in the middle of the jungle where you can discover their hunting techniques, the traps used to catch animals and learn about the use of medicinal plants.
In Bariloche
Villa La Angostura:
Forest bath: The novel forest baths, which have recently been carried out in Argentina, help to slow down and awaken the senses.
In Salta / Jujuy:
Jujuy by Bike: This tour proposes a three-day journey through the most outstanding points of the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Your two local guides take you on a different tour to delve into the history and culture of native peoples and their intersection with the Creole heritage.
In Mendoza:
Snowshoe hike in Mendoza: It is a must see in Portezuelo del Viento. The "Snowshoe Walk" is an exit that takes place from Las Cuevas, a small "Authentic Town" located very close to the border with Chile.
In Salta / Jujuy:
Salinas Grandes Jujuy: A chain of luxury camps, with Salinas Grandes as the first of several similar projects in different parts of the country ”, says one of its creators, Nicolás Languasco Basy. The entire luxury camp is 100% equipped with renewable energies beneficial to the environment.
Pristine Camps joined the Cooperativa Cachi del Chincho from the Aguas Blancas community in order to train young locals. The purpose of this alliance is for them to become external collaborators. They will be in charge of bringing local culture closer to visitors so that they can get to know it from the inside.
In estuaries of the Ibera:
The Esteros de Corrientes: Takes us to know the Carlos Pellegrini Colony and to enter an area of estuaries and palm groves; then to spend the night in an inn with the style of an old Corrientes farm to enjoy the typical gastronomy and a panoramic view from the pier of the Iberá Lagoon.
All our guests have 24/7 support for any type of emergency or eventuality. For emergencies you can contact the following number: 0054-911-2252-6549. For general inquiries, you can write to us at the following email: info@valenciatravelcusco.com
This depends on each itinerary, but generally is a ratio of one guide for every nine guests.
This depends on the type of the type of Travel insurance that the passenger has. In Argentina attention in Public hospitals is free, but we recommend that you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy for better care and hospital facilities.
The tours are carried out by an expert team that has determined the optimal times of visits to make the most of our guests' time, without rushing. All our programs are customizable, so if at any time at the destination you want to adjust the pace of the trip, you can ask your guide to reach a consensus with the whole group in case you need to make adjustments to the pace of the trip.
Each trip is customizable, but there may be additional restrictions and expenses in each case. We suggest contacting your sales representative for more information.
Yes, you can safely store any luggage at your hotel.
For city tours, there are public bathrooms available, in remote destinations bathroom facilities are more sparse.
In the mountains and remote places there is no Internet connection. Hotels and public places usually have WIFI available.
In cities and tourist centers you will have good telephone reception. In remote areas, there may be no cell phone reception.
It depends on each itinerary, but for example, in the north of Argentina we can reach more than 5000 meters of altitude.
We suggest that you bring a refillable water bottle or purchase bottled water if necessary. Depending on your destination, at various points on your trip there will be places where you can fill your water bottle.
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