Argentina Family Adventure

DAY 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires

Fly home to Buenos Aires, Argentina (flights are not included, but can be booked through our flight partners at Exito Travel. For a quote, please let us know your home airport). Upon arrival in EZE international airport, you will be met by your driver and transfered to your hotel.

Our expert, friendly guide will take you on and off the beaten track as you explore this vibrant & fascinating city. Of course you will have a car at your disposal, but we recommend getting out and walking around some of the neighborhoods. The tour will take in the main highlights, but we encourage you to let us know in advance if there are particular things that that interest you so we can tailor the tour for you. You will need a minimum of 4 hours to see the basics, 5 hours gives you a bit more time to do some walking, and a full day tour with lunch will allow you to really get under the skin of Buenos Aires.

Overnight in Buenos Aires at Casasur Bellini Hotel or similar
Meals Included: –

DAY 2: Full Day Tigre Bike & Kayak Tour

Less than an hour away from the city of Buenos Aires, a wonderful gateway into nature is found – Tigre and the Paraná River delta area. This full-day bike trip includes a delta kayaking excursion. The cycling tour of Tigre, the delta area and the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires offers a wide range of possibilities to combine both sport and culture in a beautiful setting. The region is easily accessed by train – part of the way, and then by bike through the northern suburbs, arguably the nicest area of all of Buenos Aires. The final destination, Tigre and its nearby islands, is definitely worth the journey. Biking and kayaking are two sporting activities that complement each other perfectly for an active tourism bike trip. This cycling tour is a perfect way to get some exercise and get around one of the most cherished places in the Buenos Aires province. Once in Tigre, there is a gentle 1.5 hour kayak trip in the delta waters. The town of Tigre and the islands of the Paraná River are an oasis of natural landscapes and beautiful scenery unparalleled by other Buenos Aires sightseeing tours. Despite its sporty nature, the cycling tour is peaceful and relaxing. Duration 9hs. Includes lunch, bike, helmet, water and guide.

Overnight in Buenos Aires at Casasur Bellini Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3: Free Day in Buenos Aires

Day at leisure to explore on your own

Overnight in Buenos Aires at Hotel Nuss or similar
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4: Travel to Bariloche in the Lakes District

After breakfast, transfer to AEP domestic airport for your flight to Bariloche (flights are not included, but can be booked through our flight partners at Exito Travel). At your arrival in BRC airport, transfer to your hotel. Free Afternoon.

Overnight in Bariloche at Design Suites Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5: Half Day Bariloche Scenic Tour

This excursion tackles the most classic circuit of San Carlos de Bariloche in an active way. While visiting the most important viewpoints of the area like Campanario Hill and the Llao Llao Hotel, the guide will explain how this little mountain village has changed into one of the main travel destinations in Patagonia. You will appreciate the beauty of lakes Moreno and Nahuel Huapi and the peaks of Lopez and Capilla. Then you will do a nature oriented walk through the impressive native forest in the Llao Llao Nature Park to finish with an interesting visit at a local microbrewery where you´ll have lunch with beer tasting. Notes: Duration: 5 – 6 hours. Includes lunch with beer tasting. Not included: Campanario chairlift ticket. Walking time: 1.5 hours. Level of difficulty: Easy

Overnight in Bariloche at Design Suites Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6: Travel to El Calafate in Patagonia

After breakfast, transfer to BRC airport for your flight to El Calafate (flights are not included, but can be booked through our flight partners at Exito Travel). At your arrival in FTE airport, transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon.

Overnight in El Calafate at Esplendor Calafate or similar
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7: Perito Moreno Glacier

This tour takes you into Parque Nacional Los Glaciares for views of the immense Perito Moreno Glacier. En route to the glacier you stop at the pier for a short boat trip to the south wall of the glacier. From the water level you get an amazing feel for its sheer size, more than 3 miles wide and over 20 stories high – a true highlight of Patagonia. We can organise a gourmet picnic lunch to enjoy on the walkways overlooking the glacier.

Overnight in El Calafate at Esplendor Calafate or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 8: Estancia Nibepo

Estancia Nibepo Aike keeps the essence of the old Patagonian ranches. Initially called Estancia Jerónima, Nibepo Aike covers over 12,000 hectares at the foot of the Patagonian Andes and is dedicated to the production of cattle with a herd of Hereford, and also many sheep. It is an ideal place to dip into the life of an authentic Patagonian ranch. This half day tour starts at 09hs to include lunch, or 17hs and includes dinner. The trip includes return transfers from Calafate – the estancia is some 45 minutes away – and a typical Patagonian barbecue. You will also have a tour the estancia and the chance to take a short ride or a short walk for great views of the southern arm of Lake Argentino.

After the walk or horse-ride, the group meets up again at the door of the shearing shed for a demonstration of horse handling skills, or according to the rural activities of the day, working with the herd in the corrals close to the main buildings. You may also be able to participate (in the morning) in the cow milking, or – in the afternoon – in the herding sheep – a typical work day at the Estancia. ​Includes transportation, lunch with a glass of wine or soft drink per person during the meal, bilingual guide, activities at the estancia.

Overnight in El Calafate at Esplendor Calafate or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

DAY 9: Travel Back to Buenos Aires & Estancia Puesto Viejo

After breakfast, transfer to FTE airport for your flight to Buenos Aires (flights are not included, but can be booked through our flight partners at Exito Travel). At your arrival in AEP airport, transfer to La Bandada Estancia, in Buenos Aires province.

La Bandada is located in the heart of Argentinian Pampa’s, where endless horizons and grasslands surround a colonial building meant to enjoy peace and tranquility. Lagoons, ponds and streams cross the area and are home to many birds and animals that give life to this exclusive spot.

Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the activities and the beautiful landscape of the estancia. Activities include polo lessons, horseback riding, massage, orchard tour, cooking classes, bird watching, and more!

Overnight in Buenos Aires province at La Bandada Estancia or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10: Depart Buenos Aires

After breakfast, transfer to EZE international airport for your onward flight (flights are not included, but can be booked through our flight partners at Exito Travel). End of services.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 1: Travel to Iguazú

Upon your arrival in IGR airport (flights are not included, but can be booked through our flight partners at Exito Travel), transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Iguazú at Iguazú Grand Hotel or similar

DAY 2: Iguazú: Argentinian Falls

We always start the tour early in order to beat the crowds and get the first train to the Devil’s Throat. There are walkways over the islands which take you to a balcony over the falls and the most spectacular view of the entire Devil’s Gorge. You will then have plenty of time to walk the 800 metres of paths on the upper circuit. These new suspended walkways are detached from the jungle surface so as to protect the fauna by preventing disruption of the natural trails. From this circuit you have a higher sight of the falls, providing you with a magnificent panoramic view. It takes around 1 hour to cover the upper circuit. The lower circuit contains 600 metres of walkways, also detached from the jungle floor, and has great views from below and around the falls. Once you have finished all the circuits, you must go back to the visitor centre where the vehicles will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel or the airport. Essential Info: There is some degree of difficulty as the path includes many stairs, particularly on the lower circuit.

Great Adventure Boat Ride: After an exciting truck ride along 8 km through the jungle following the Yacaratiá trail until Port Macuco, you board the motor boats which take you up the Lower Iguazú rapids to the heart of the falls. Prepare to get wet! The ride takes about 65 minutes.

Overnight in Iguazú at Iguazú Grand Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 3: Iguazú: Brazilian Falls

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the park (if coming from a hotel in Argentina, please don’t forget your passport, with the relevant visa should you require it!). Once inside the park you will transfer onto the park authority ’s buses. From the first balcony there is a great panoramic view of the Argentinian side of the falls. From the Brazilian side there are gorgeous panoramic views of the lower Iguazú River and the Devil’s Gorge Canyon. The elevator and the stairs lead to the shopping and restaurant area upstairs. There is some degree of difficulty as the path includes many stairs.

After the tour, transfer to IGR or IGU airport for your onward flight (flights are not included, but can be booked through our flight partners at Exito Travel).

Meals Included: Breakfast

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DAY 1: Travel to Puerto Madryn

Upon your arrival in REL airport (flights are not included, but can be booked through our flight partners at Exito Travel), transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Puerto Madryn at Territorio hotel or similar

DAY 2: Valdés Peninsula

An early departure for Peninsula Valdés Provincial Reserve. After a one-hour drive, we arrive in Puerto Pirámides where you can go on a whale watching boat trip (optional extra from June to December). From December to March you can also see sea-lions, cormorants and probably dark dolphins. This tour is subject to weather conditions. Once the boat trip is over, you explore the south of the peninsula going through Salinas Grande and Chica. On getting to Punta Delgada, around midday, we can have lunch at the El Faro resort (optional extra). There we have the opportunity to go down the cliffs and walk close to the sea-elephants. After that we continue to Punta Cantor along the eastern coastline of the peninsula and we get to Caleta Valdés (Valdés Inlet) where there are some interesting geological formations. There is always a good chance of coming across wild fauna such as guanacos, rheas, foxes, maras (Patagonian hare), armadillos, skunks, etc. Finally, you return to the city of Puerto Madryn at sunset. Essential Info: Duration: 11 hours; 400 Km approx.

Overnight in Puerto Madryn at Territorio hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 3: Piramides with Whale Watching

Ideal for those that want to go on a whale watching boat trip but do not want to do the complete Valdés tour. You set out for Puerto Piramides, an hour and a half after all regular tours to Península Valdés have left in order to avoid the crowds. After an hour trip you arrive in Puerto Piramides and take a boat close to midday. Passengers will be able to have lunch (not included) at any of the restaurants or cafeterias the village offers. After lunchtime, we will head for Puerto Madryn stopping by El Doradillo and Las Canteras beaches to watch whales at 15 meters from the coast. Essential Info: All year round, from 10hs.. Duration: 6 hours; 210 Km approx.

After the tour, transfer to REL airport for your onward flight (flights are not included, but can be booked through our flight partners at Exito Travel).

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

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