Nature Scene in Argentina - 12D/11N

photo of Iguazú Falls, Argentina courtesy of Tourism Board of ArgentinaEnjoy in 12 days, the best of Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, Puerto Madryn and Punta Delgada. Located by the Río de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos Aires is the capital of tango, of the gaucho and the ‘asado’ (Argentine-style barbecue).
The Iguazú Falls are located in the northwest extreme of the province of Misiones, 1,400 km(875miles) from Buenos Aires, where the waters of the Iguazú River (limit between Argentina and Brazil) flow from a height of 70 meters (233 feet) onto the inferior course of the river offering the unique spectacle of its 275 falls that seem to emerge from the virgin jungle of the Iguazú National Park, which protects over 2,000 flora species and 400 bird and wild animal species. ‘Iguazú’ means ‘Great Waters’ in the language of the ‘Guaraníes’, aborigines that inhabited the region prior to white men arrival. Two thirds of the falls are within the Argentine limits. However, it is necessary to explore both sides since there is a very good panoramic view from Brazil.
Puerto Madryn is, however, the most important tourist center. It is located on the coast of Golfo Nuevo, protected by the Patagonian steppe hills at its back and facing the intense cobalt blue of the ocean. It is 66 km (41 miles) from Trelew and 1,400 km (875 miles) from Buenos Aires.
Punta Delgada, where a lonely lighthouse stands in the middle of the barren land. The premises of the Punta Delgada Lighthouse complex date back to the beginning of the XX century. It is a series of buildings which, after a long abandonment, have been refurbished some time ago and works now as restaurant and hotel, offering also an interesting set of activities in the surroundings, such as: guided horseback rides, visits to various marine fauna rookeries accompanied by experienced local guides. It is the only place in the peninsula where it is permitted to see the sea elephants going down to the beach.

Departures: Daily. * Program specially prepared for VISA Signature.

Hotels: Meliá Buenos Aires Hotel / Hotel Esturión / Territorio Hotel / Faro Punta Delgada.

Notes:
Season: All year round.
Minimum 2 passengers.
English Speaking Guide.

Included: Hotel accommodation with local hotel taxes - Meals as listed in the program (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) - Transfers and tours.

Not Included: Any airfares - Passport and visa expenses - Beverages -Any personal expenses and any items not specifically mentioned as included in the program.

photo of Puerto Madryn, Argentina courtesy of Tourism Board of ArgentinaDay by day Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Buenos Aires - Arrival at Ezeiza airport and transfer to Hotel. City tour Buenos Aires, visiting the most important sites in the city. Accommodation at Meliá Buenos Aires Hotel. (B)
  • Day 2 Buenos Aires - After breakfast, Half day Bird watching tour at Costanera Sur Wildlife Reserve. Visit to the Argentine Museum of Natural Science. Accommodation. (B)
  • Day 3 Buenos Aires / Iberá Marshes - Transfer to Aeroparque airport to board the flight to Posadas. Arrival at Posadas Airport and transfer to your inn in the Iberá Marshes. Accommodation. (B, L, D)
  • Day 4 Iberá Marshes - Full day of outdoor activities: canoeing, trekking, fauna and bird watching. Accommodation. (B, L, D)
  • Day 5 Iberá Marshes - Guided canoeing in the Iberá Marshes. Photo-safari. Accommodation. (B, L, D)
  • Day 6 Iberá Marshes / Iguazú - After breakfast, departure transfer to Iguazú, visiting the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio Miní. Arrival in Iguazú and accommodation at Hotel Esturión. (B)
  • Day 7 Iguazú - During the morning: Bird watching tour. During the afternoon, visit Argentine falls and Devil’s Throat tour. Accommodation. (B)
  • Day 8 Iguazú / Puerto Madryn - Transfer to Iguazú airport to board the flight to Trelew. (Via Buenos Aires) Arrival to Trelew airport and transfer to Puerto Madryn. Accommodation at Territorio Hotel. (B)
  • Day 9 Puerto Madryn - 4X4 excursion to Cerro Avanzado with Punta Loma. Visit to Ecocentro. Accommodation. (B)
  • Day 10 Punta Delgada - Transfer to Punta Delgada. Visit to the penguin rookery at Estancia San Lorenzo. Accommodation at Faro de Punta Delgada. (B)
  • Day 11 Punta Delgada / Buenos Aires - Departure transfer to Trelew airport. Arrival Aeroparque Airport. Accommodation at Meliá Buenos Aires Hotel. (B)
  • Day 12 Buenos Aires - Transfer to Ezeiza Airport. (B)

Insure My Trip We provide, through “Insure My Trip” comparison site, travel insurance policies from Access America, AIG Travel Guard, CSA Travel Protection, Global Underwriters, HTH Worldwide, International Medical Group, MEDEX, MedjetAssist, MultiNational Underwriters, On Call International, RBC Travel Protection, Seven Corners, Travel Insured, Travelex and TravelSafe. Click to compare the policies available.

Also tagged with: Adventure Expeditions, Escorted Journeys, South America, Argentina, Active Travel, Nature / Ecology, Bird Watching, Join-In Tour, Hosted Tours, Center, Visa Signature


Vantage World Strongly Recommends Insurance for all your Travel Programs

Insure My Trip We provide, through TravelSafe Insurance, one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of travel insurance, a TravelSafe Custom Plan, where you decide the benefits YOU want and the levels of protection YOU desire including access to their 24-hour emergency assistance service from anywhere in the world. Click the link below the Plan Benefits table for plan details.