9-day tour Buenos Aires, El Calafate and Iguazu falls

Day 1 - Arrival in Buenos Aires - Dinner Experience

We welcome you upon arrival at Buenos Aires Airport (either Aeroparque Jorge Newbery or Ezeiza International Airport). After meeting our local staff, you will be transferred to your hotel located in the city center.

The rest of the day will be at leisure, giving you the opportunity to relax after your journey or begin exploring Buenos Aires at your own pace.

In the evening, a transfer will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy a memorable Argentine dining experience at BA Meat & Grill, a local hose dedicated to showcasing the country’s world-famous beef and traditional grilling techniques.

During this experience, you will discover the importance of Argentine asado culture, learning about the different cuts of meat and the traditional methods used to prepare them on the grill. The dinner features a variety of local flavors and specialties, including traditional empanadas, a selection of typical Argentine appetizers, and premium grilled beef accompanied by seasonal vegetables.

After dinner, you will be transferred back to your hotel, concluding a wonderful introduction to Argentine gastronomy.

Accommodation in Buenos Aires - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: dinner

 

  

Day 2 - Sightseeing in Buenos Aires - Dinner Tango Show

Today you will enjoy a fantastic introduction to Buenos Aires, a city known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and distinctive neighborhoods.

During the morning, you will take part in a half-day city tour that offers the perfect balance between driving and light walking. This experience allows you to gain a comprehensive overview of the city’s most iconic areas while also having the opportunity to get off the vehicle and explore some locations on foot, gaining a deeper understanding of the history and character of Buenos Aires.

The tour includes visits to several of the city’s most emblematic sites. In the historic center, you will explore Plaza de Mayo, the political and historical heart of Argentina, surrounded by landmarks such as the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Cabildo. You will also visit the colorful neighborhood of La Boca, famous for its brightly painted houses and the lively street of Caminito, a symbol of the city’s immigrant heritage and artistic spirit. Along the way, you will also drive through other important districts, discovering the diversity of architecture, culture, and daily life that make Buenos Aires such a fascinating destination.

In the evening, a transfer will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy a Dinner Tango Show at La Ventana, one of the most prestigious and traditional tango venues in the city. Located in the heart of San Telmo, Buenos Aires’ historic quarter, this elegant show brings together more than 30 performers on stage, including dancers, singers, and a live orchestra that captures the passion and drama of Argentina’s most iconic music.

Entering the venue feels like stepping back in time. The building was once a traditional tenement house, and its carefully preserved interior recreates the atmosphere of early 20th-century Buenos Aires. The performance features not only classic tango, but also Argentine folklore, making it one of the most complete and authentic cultural experiences the city has to offer.

After the show, you will be transferred back to your hotel, concluding a memorable day discovering the spirit, history, and music of Buenos Aires.

Accommodation in Buenos Aires - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: Breakfast, dinner

 

  

Day 3 - Buenos Aires

After breakfast, the day is at leisure to continue exploring the city at your own pace.

If you would like to discover more of the surroundings of Buenos Aires, we recommend several interesting optional experiences. One possibility is visiting a traditional estancia in the countryside outside the city, where you can experience Argentine rural culture, enjoy a typical barbecue lunch, and watch traditional folklore music and gaucho demonstrations.

Another great option is visiting the Tigre Delta, located just north of Buenos Aires. This area is known for its unique network of islands, rivers, and canals. You can explore the town of Tigre and enjoy a boat navigation through the delta, observing the peaceful lifestyle of the island communities.

Alternatively, you may choose a full-day excursion to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, a charming colonial town located across the Río de la Plata. Its historic quarter, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and beautiful views of the river.

Any of these options offer wonderful opportunities to continue discovering the region and complement your visit to Buenos Aires.

Accommodation in Buenos Aires - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: Breakfast

 

 

Day 4 - Buenos Aires - Iguazú - Visit Brazilian Side of the Falls

In the afternoon, we visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazú Falls, which offers some of the most spectacular panoramic views of this natural wonder. After arriving at the Visitors’ Center, we board the park’s panoramic bus that takes us through the lush Atlantic rainforest toward the waterfall circuit.

From there, we begin a scenic walk along well-maintained pathways and viewpoints that allow us to admire the immense scale of the falls. From the Brazilian side, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Argentine waterfalls, the impressive San Martín Island, and several of the most powerful cascades of the system.

The trail leads us closer and closer to the falls until reaching the viewpoint facing the dramatic Floriano Fall, where the sound and mist of the water create a truly unforgettable experience. At the end of the walkway, an elevator and viewing platforms allow for an even closer look at the immense Devil’s Throat area from the Brazilian perspective.

After enjoying the incredible scenery and taking time for photos, we return to the Visitors’ Center and transfer back to the hotel, where you can relax after an exciting introduction to the Iguazú Falls.

Accommodation in Puerto Iguazu - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: Breakfast

 

Domestic Flight from Buenos Aires (AEP / EZE) to Puerto Iguazú (IGR)  is not included. 

 

From April 10th 2025, passport holders from the United States, Canada and Australia will need to present an eVisa which must be applied for through online.  

 

The application process is done completely online and for such, no facilitation is required by any intermediaries.

 

Day 5 - Visit Argentinian Side of the Falls

Today we will start early in the morning to visit the Argentine side of the Iguazú Falls, located within Iguazú National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the most impressive waterfall systems in the world.

Upon arrival at the park, we will explore its main circuits, each offering a different perspective of the falls and the surrounding subtropical rainforest.

First, we visit the spectacular Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo). To reach this iconic viewpoint, we take the ecological train through the jungle and then walk along elevated walkways that cross the Iguazú River. As we approach the edge, the sound of the rushing water grows stronger until we arrive at the breathtaking viewpoint overlooking the immense cascade. The sheer power and beauty of the Devil’s Throat create an unforgettable combination of sound, mist, and dramatic scenery.

Next, we continue with the Upper Circuit, a series of walkways that provide magnificent panoramic views from above several of the waterfalls. From these viewpoints, you can admire the many cascades and small islands that form the Iguazú River delta before the water plunges into the gorge below.

We then explore the Lower Circuit, where strategically designed paths and bridges allow us to get closer to the base of the waterfalls. This trail offers a more intimate encounter with nature, with different viewpoints of the falls from below and the opportunity to feel the refreshing spray of the water while surrounded by lush vegetation.

After completing the circuits, we return to the hotel, bringing to an end an unforgettable day discovering the extraordinary beauty of Iguazú Falls.

Accommodation in Puerto Iguazu - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: Breakfast

 

  

Day 6 - Puerto Iguazu - El Calafate

According to your flight schedule, you will be picked up at your hotel to go to the airport. Upon arrival in El Calafate you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this city in south Patagonia. 

Accommodation in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: Breakfast

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­Domestic Flight from Puerto Iguazu (IGR) to El Calafate (FTE) is not included

Optional Excursion Recommended: Dinner Experience at Rancho A parte Restaurant (Close Door´s Restaurant) 

 

  

Day 7 - Perito Moreno Glacier with Safari Nautico Boat Trip

It is a full-day excursion to visit the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most iconic natural attractions in Patagonia.

We depart from El Calafate, traveling along the southern shore of Lago Argentino, passing by Bahía Redonda, an area known for its abundant birdlife where a great variety of Patagonian avifauna can often be observed. During the first 40 km, we cross the vast Patagonian steppe, characterized by its open landscapes and wide horizons.

As we continue the journey, we enter Los Glaciares National Park, a protected natural area rich in native forests. Here the scenery changes noticeably, with the presence of trees typical of the region such as ñires, lengas and coihues (from the Nothofagus family), as well as calafate bushes, notros and cinnamon trees.

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Once inside the park, we arrive at the walkways facing the Perito Moreno Glacier, where you will have time to explore the network of panoramic viewing platforms and trails. These walkways offer different perspectives of the glacier and allow you to admire its immense ice wall from several angles while listening to the sounds of the ice cracking and occasionally witnessing spectacular ice calvings into the lake.

After enjoying time at the viewpoints, we continue to the nearby “Bajo de las Sombras” port, located about 7 km from the walkways, where we board a boat for a 40-minute navigation along the glacier’s southern wall. From the water, you will have a closer perspective of the glacier’s towering ice formations, appreciating its incredible textures and the intense shades of blue and white that make this landscape truly unforgettable.

After the navigation and the visit to the glacier area, we begin our return journey to El Calafate.

Accommodation in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: Breakfast

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​Optional Excursion Recommended: Dinner Experience at Lucinda Casa de Campo 

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Day 8 - El Calafate

After breakfast the rest of the day is at leisure to do any of the optional tours that El Calafate has to offer us. We recommend a full visit to El Chalten (Optional tour - non included), an unique small village at the foot of Fitz Roy. 

Accommodation in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: Breakfast

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Optional Excursion Recommended: Full Day Chalten

The excursion begins at 7.00 hs from El Calafate. We take the mythic Route 40, that goes along the Argentino Lake up to La Leona river. We will pass by the canyon with the same name ,Cañadón La Leona, and after 1.15 h ride we will arrive to the ancient route hotel "La Leona", almost a museum of the Route 40, where you can have coffee and cakes.

Our trip continues along the Lake Viedma, from where we will have magical views of glaciers, hidden lakes and the overpowering presence of the Mount Fitz Roy. We will make some photo stops at the viewpoint of the Viedma Glacier and Lake and after a 3 h ride we will arrive to this andean village called, The Capital of the Trekking. As soon as we arrive at El Chalten we make another stop at the National Park Interpretation Centre. 

The excursion begins at 7.00 hs from El Calafate. We take the mythic Route 40, that goes along the Argentino Lake up to La Leona river. We will pass by the canyon with the same name “Cañadón La Leona” and after 1.15 h ride we will arrive to the ancient route hotel "La Leona", almost a museum of the Route 40, where you can have coffee and cakes.

Our trip continues along the Lake Viedma, from where we will have magical views of glaciers, hidden lakes and the overpowering presence of the Mount Fitz Roy. We will make some photo stops at the viewpoint of the Viedma Glacier and Lake and after a 3 h ride we will arrive to this andean village called “The Capital of the Trekking”. As soon as we arrive at El Chalten we make another stop at the National Park Interpretation Centre.

Once at Chalten, we will live our own adventure. Well marked trails that lead to the most beautiful viewpoints of the Mt Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre (Laguna Capri, Mirador Torre and also Laguna de los Tres) Packed lunch included. Technical dificulty: moderate. Walking time: 3 to 6 hours.

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Day 9 - Departure El Calafate

At the indicated time we transfer to El Calafate airport where our services end. 

Included Meals: Breakfast

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INCLUDED SERVICES

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Standard Accoomodation

• 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Carles in Buenos Aires, Double or Single Base 

• 2 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Guamini Mision in Puerto Iguazu, Double or Single Base 

• 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Sierra Nevada in El Calafate, Double or Single Base 

 

Superior Accoomodation

• 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Madero in Buenos Aires, Double or Single Base 

• 2 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Loi Suites in Puerto Iguazu, Double or Single Base 

• 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Mirador del Lago in El Calafate, Double or Single Base 

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• Meals

  8 Breakfast, 2 Dinners

   

  This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let People Travel and Experience know the food option that you prefer.

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Aditional Services​

•  Private transfer from / to the airport in all destinations 

•  All nights accommodations mentioned in the itinerary   

•  Dinner Experience at BA Meat and Grill 

•  Sightseeing in Buenos Aires - 3 Hours with Spanish / English speaking guide 

•  Dinner Tango Show with transfers from / to the hotel 

•  Visit Brazilian Side of the Falls with Spanish / English speaking guide 

•  Visit Argentinian Side of the Falls with Spanish / English speaking guide 

•  Full Day Tour Perito Moreno Glacier with Spanish / English speaking guide 

•  Safari Nautico Boat Trip 

•  Entrance fees to National Parks 

•  8 Breakfast, 2 Dinners 

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NON INCLUDED SERVICES

 

Domestic flights are not included

Buenos Aires (AEP / EZE)  - Puerto Iguazu (IGR)

Puerto Iguazu (IGR) - El Calafate (FTE)

- Entrances to National Parks

- Tips

- Meals not detailed in the program

- Services not detailed in the program