Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Salta & Iguazu Falls

Itinerary in Brief:  Experience the Beautiful Regions of Argentina’s North

• Start off in Buenos Aires
• Wine tasting in renowned Mendoza
• Aconcagua National Park
• Unique and stunning landscapes in Salta
• Visit small, less visited colonial towns
• Magnificent Iguazu Falls
• First class boutique hotels
• Can be customized or extended

Day by Day Itinerary

Included meals are indicated in parentheses: (B,L,D)

Day 1       Arrive to Buenos Aires

Upon arrival you will be met by a local representative for transfer to your hotel in the Palermo district, a great base from which to explore the city.
Bobo Hotel (one recommended upgrade is Legado Mitico

Day 2       Buenos Aires

Today you have a privately guided tour of Buenos Aires, visiting the historical monuments and getting the lay of the land in this sprawling, fascinating city.  Areas visited include Palermo, the Recoleta, the Plaza de Mayo, the Teatro Colon, San Telmo, and La Boca. You will have the end of the day free to explore on your own and eat out at one of the city’s restaurants.
Bobo Hotel (B)

Day 3       Free Day in Buenos Aires

Today you have a free day in Buenos Aires to explore some more of the city on your own. We can also arrange day excursions to nearby sites, such as the town of Colonia, Uruguay (a well preserved 17th century Portuguese colonial town that is a UNESCO World Heritage site), or up to Tigre and the Delta (there are also biking excursions up to Tigre). Another option you might consider is an excursion (day or overnight) to one of the “estancias” in the area of San Antonio de Areco, about 1.5 hours from Buenos Aires. This is an area that has preserved gaucho traditions more than any other in Argentina and the estancias provide a more in depth experience in this area of Argentine culture and history.
Bobo Hotel (B)

Day 4      Fly to Mendoza

In the morning you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Mendoza via Buenos Aires. Located at the base of the Andes, Mendoza is the heart of the Argentine wine country, and a relaxed and pleasant city with remarkably friendly people. You’ll be staying at a converted country home on the outskirts of the city with its own small vineyard, a traveler favorite.
Finca Adalgisa (B)

Day 5       Uco Valley Winery Tour

Today you have a full day excursion through the Valle de Uco wine region, an area currently known for producing many of the most renowned Argentine wines and surrounded by lovely mountain scenery.
Finca Adalgisa (B,L)

Day 6       Aconcagua / Alta Montana circuit

Today you have a full day, privately guided tour up through the foothills into the high Andes. You’ll pass by small towns and eventually arrive to Aconcagua National Park, home to the highest mountain in the Americas (more than 22,900 feet high), where will have the chance to do some hiking (we can tailor the hiking to make it as easygoing or strenuous as you would like). In the afternoon you return to Mendoza by way of Villavicencio, getting some great views of the surrounding landscape and also having the opportunity to see some rare wildlife, such as guanacos (wild cousin of the llama), rhea (ostrich like birds), and Andean condors.
Finca Adalgisa (B,L)

Day 7       Fly to Salta

In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Salta.  Upon arrival to Salta you will be transferred to your hotel.  The most visited city in Argentina’s northwest, Salta retains a deep colonial history and surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
Legado Mitico Salta (B)

Day 8       Quebrada de Cafayate / Wine Tasting

Today you have a full day excursion south to Cafayate, visiting local wineries, and soaking up the unique landscapes and historical sites of the area.  The journey starts from Salta and heads south along route 68 through the Lerma Valley and its historical towns. You pass the Quebrada de las Conchas (the Shell´s Gorge), en route to Cafayate, where you will visit some local wineries before returning to Salta for the night.
Legado Mitico Salta (B)

Day 9       Quebrada de Humahuaca

In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel for your full day visit to Quebrada de Humahuaca.  You will drive up into the town of Humahuaca, and then continue to San Salvador de Jujuy, where you will visit the town and see the historical sites.  You will then return to Salta through National Route 9, through an area of abundant subtropical vegetation.
Legado Mitico Salta (B)

Day 10      Iguazu Falls

In the morning you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls. After dropping your luggage off at the hotel, you will be able to explore the Argentine side of the falls. The trails are well marked and can be accessed from your hotel which is located inside the national park itself. If you would prefer to have a guide accompany you, we can also arrange that for you.
Sheraton Iguazu (B)

Day 11       Visit the Brazilian Side of the Falls

Today you will be picked up from your hotel for your excursion to the Brazilian side of the falls. Each side offers a unique and extraordinary view of the falls; you’ll visit the Brazilian side with a private guide.  Please note that a Brazilian tourist visa is needed for this excursion.
Sheraton Iguazu (B)

Day 12        Return Home

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires where you will connect with you international flight home.
(B)