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Argentina is the perfect destination to combine the rugged, pristine and adventurous geography of Patagonia with the luxurious, quintessential style and culture of the capital, Buenos Aires; The stunning glaciers of El Calafate and the magnificent cascades of Iguazu Falls. Visiting geographically remote regions doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on comfort or style! Our specialized luxury packages may be just what you are looking for a visit to this fascinating and exciting country!
Special features of our 13 day Top-End adventure:
Type of Tourism: Luxury, Honeymoon, Mountains and glaciers, Nature, Wine, Culture.
Places to Visit: Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Iguazu, Bariloche,
Duration: 13 Days and 12 Nights.
Type of Service: Private tours.
Accommodation: 5 star and boutique accommodation at every destination that you will visit. These hotels had been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel relaxed and spoiled, with your every need catered for!
Today you will arrive to the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires. Our driver will collect you from the airport and take you to the 5 star luxury hotel in the centre of the city.
After breakfast, we will explore the city of Buenos Aires. We will start by visiting the glamorous Alvear Avenue to 9 de Julio Avenue, from where you can see the Teatro Colón. We will then observe the famous Obelisk on the way to the Plaza de Mayo with the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo. We will continue to the traditional neighbourhood of San Telmo, whose magical atmosphere and street tango will take us back in history. We will then continue onto La Boca where the first Italian immi...
Today you will have a free day to explore this vibrant city. We suggest a visit to a typical Estate, where you will experience all aspects of the Gaucho way of life, including traditional asados and wine!
Today is another free day to explore the cosmopolitan capital. We suggest a tasting your way through Buenos Aires - from Argentinian pizza, Choripanes, Empanadas and dulce de Leche with alfajores, for those with a sweeter tooth. In the evening, why not check out a dinner and tango show at one of the famous Tango halls?
After breakfast, we will head off to the domestic airport for a flight to El Calafate. On arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you to Eolo. This boutique Patagonian ranch, inspired by the old Argentine “estancias” will be home for the next few days.
After breakfast we will head to the pier. We will begin our 3 day Santa Cruz cruise, boarding Santa Cruz luxury boat inn Tranquila Bay. We will then explore the glaciers in luxury on this incredible journey for the next 3 days with tonights stop at the Bahía Alemana, where we will have dinner and spend the evening in luxury, accompanied by the spectacular sunset.
Today we head to the Puesto de las Vacas, where we will take a walk in the verdant mountain slopes. We will then head to the spectacular Spegazzini Glacier, the best possible backdrop for a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will head through the icefields to the Upsala Glacier for another close-up view of a spectacular glacier. We will then have a delicious dinner and spend the night in Bahía Toro, accompanied by the starriest of nighttime skies.
impressive natural landscape. We will continue to the Mayo glacier and the Negro glacier and pass through Los Témpanos channel, on our way to the highlight of the cruise, the Perito Moreno Glacier. After lunch, we will continue Puerto Moreno, where we can walk along the northern footbridge of the glacier viewpoint. We will then return to Punta Bandera which marks the end of this spectacular glacial cruise. Our driver will take us to El Calafate for our onward flight to Bariloche. Our driver will be waiting to take us to the 5 ...
After breakfast we will enjoy a unique boat trip, discovering the waters of the Great Lake of Nahuel Huapi with the backdrop of the imposing mountains that surround the Tristeza Arm and Blest arm of this great lake. These pristine landscapes, are stunningly representative of the Lake District in the North of Patagonia.
After breakfast, we will head to the airport for our flight to Iguazu. Our driver will take us to the luxury hotel for the evening, in preparation for the activities the following day.
Our private 4x4 vehicle and a private guide will collect you to visit the stunningly impressive Iguazu waterfalls on the Argentinian side, where you may choose the days’ activities according to your tastes and preferences. You may choose between a number of full-day excursions with lunch included, or two half-day excursions, returning to lunch at the Awasi hotel, in between the two excursions
Once more your 4x4 vehicle and guide will collect you to visit the Brazilian side of the fall. Once more, you can decide on whether you would like to return to the hotel for lunch or enjoy lunch en route.
After breakfast your car and guide will take you to the excursions of your choice around the waterfalls, to make the most of these magnificent waterfalls.
Later in the day, we will head to the airport for our flight to Buenos Aires for our farewell dinner and the last night of the trip!
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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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