According to listofusnewspapers, Argentina is the world’s eighth largest country and offers a huge variety of natural and cultural experiences. This travel proposal contains some of the best and most varied nature experiences that the country has to offer. Hiking in Patagonia, cycling in Buenos Aires, views of the Perito Moreno Glacier and the impressive primordial power of the Iguassu Falls.
Diversity is the key word for this travel proposal. From Patagonia’s gray and white mountains and ice blue lakes and Mt. Fitzroy to Iguazu’s roaring waterfalls and Buenos Aires’ beautiful boulevards and seductive tango shows. During this trip you will experience all of Argentina’s interesting and seductive landscapes.
All accommodation, scheduled excursions and car rental are included in the price. If you want, you can add penguins and whale watching at the Peninsula Valdés, the end of the world in Ushuaia, the Andes and vineyards in Mendoza and charming Salta.
Day 1: Departure from Scandinavia
Travel from Scandinavia to Argentina.
Day 2: Arrival in Buenos Aires
You will be met on arrival and have a transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires where you will stay for three nights. Everyone loves Buenos Aires and rightly so. Here the cafés are visited by coffee-drinking bohemians, the streets are teeming with loud football fans and the dance floors are filled with passionate tango dancers. Argentines are both a relaxed and temperamental people and at the same time they are formal and relaxed. Buenos Aires is also a dynamic city. You can easily retreat and reflect on the day’s experiences at one of the countless cozy cafés in the city or visit one of the many green areas. In the artistic district of San Telmo, part of the charm of the colonial era is preserved in the cobbled streets and the low buildings. Here you can buy unique souvenirs at the Sunday market from various art and antique stalls. Going to see a tango show is also a must in Buenos Aires. Tango was invented towards the end of the 19th century and is a mixture of different rhythms that were danced in poor neighborhoods. From the beginning, the tango was banned due to its sensual style, but today it is not only a large part of Buenos Aires’ musical history but also an important symbol for the whole country. Enjoy a special “porteña” music evening at one of the city’s excellent tango venues where traditional songs and dances are performed. Find your own place or let us help you. but today it is not only a large part of Buenos Aires’ musical history but also an important symbol for the whole country. Enjoy a special “porteña” music evening at one of the city’s excellent tango venues where traditional songs and dances are performed. Find your own place or let us help you. but today it is not only a large part of Buenos Aires’ musical history but also an important symbol for the whole country. Enjoy a special “porteña” music evening at one of the city’s excellent tango venues where traditional songs and dances are performed. Find your own place or let us help you.
Day 3: Bicycle ride in Buenos Aires
Cycling around Buenos Aires is a great way to get an overview of this fascinating city. With you, you have an English-speaking local guide who tells you about the city and the country’s history. You will see, among other things, the colorful district of La Boca and the historic part of the city. The excursion starts either in the morning or in the afternoon. ( F )
Day 4 – on your own
The city consists of many different districts that can be discovered separately, so set aside plenty of time to go on exploration trips. In the center is the pedestrian street Florida which has many trendy shops. In the evenings, the street becomes full of life. Street vendors try to sell their wares by spreading them on carpets on the street and you can also see and hear many street musicians playing music. You can also visit the modernized port area of Puerto Madero where the renovated warehouses now house modern restaurants. San Telmo’s narrow cobbled streets are especially interesting on Sundays when the antique market takes over almost the entire district and people dance tango and play music. La Boca is a major tourist magnet with its colorful houses. The colors used are remnants of paints used to paint ships. This is also where the famous football stadium La Bombonera is located. It is the home arena for Diego Maradona’s old club, Boca Juniors, and is an arena that can offer exciting football matches. Check out the tournament schedule and take a tour of the stadium. South American football is a real experience. Retiro and Recoleta are also modern neighborhoods with many beautiful houses. The large cemetery where Eva Peron is buried is also here. (F )
Day 5 – Buenos Aires – El Calafate
Today you travel on from Buenos Aires by flight to El Calafate. Once there, pick up your rental car and drive to your hotel. You have the rest of the day to explore the cozy little town or explore the area outside. Inside El Calafate itself there are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. ( F )
Day 6 – Road trip to Perito Moreno
Today you drive on your own to explore the Perito Moreno Glacier. It takes about an hour to drive there and you drive along Argentina’s largest lake – Lake Argentina with the Andes in the background. The view is outstanding so take the opportunity to stop and enjoy. Soon you will glimpse the world’s Perito Morneo – the glacier is one of the few in the world that does not decrease in size. The glacier’s front towards the lake is 5 kilometers long and has an average height of 60 meters. At the opposite beach there is a Here there are plenty of viewpoints and if you have a little patience you can see when parts of the glacier calve down into the ice blue water. ( F )
Day 7 – Road trip to El Chaltén
Now you drive north to El Chaltén. It takes about three hours and the landscape is absolutely stunning. As you begin to approach El Chaltén, you get a first glimpse of Mt. Fitz Roy and what a sight it is! The high Andes tower up on the horizon in stark contrast to the otherwise flat landscape you drove through. El Chaltén is the “hiking city” in southern Argentina. The small town is clear and just like in El Calafate, it is nature that is in the center. Most popular hiking trails start in the middle of the city and they are well marked so it is easy to do hikes on your own. Stop at the small national park center on the outskirts of the city and pick up both tips and maps of the various trails available. You stay two nights here in El Chaltén. ( F )
Day 8-9 – El Chaltén
The most popular day hike here is to the Laguna de los Tres with phenomenal views of Mt. Fitz Roy. The trip takes about 8 hours in total, so set aside most of the day for this excursion. It is mostly easy to walk but there are some stages that are a little more demanding but in return you are richly rewarded in the form of the fantastic view. If you do not want to do a full day excursion, there are many shorter hikes to do. El Chaltén has something for everyone! ( F )
Day 10 – Back to El Calafate and on to Iguazú
You set off for El Calafate early in the morning and leave the car at the airport to fly to Iguazú in northern Argentina. Here you meet on arrival and drive to your hotel where you stay for three nights. ( F) The roaring Iguazu River crosses the state of Paraná in southern Brazil from east to west. A few kilometers before the Iguazú River crosses the Paraná River, it is also part of one of the most beautiful places in the world, the Iguazú Falls. The area is over 2.7 kilometers long and has an average throughput of 1,750 cubic meters per second. The contrasts between the green vegetation, the dark colors of the rocks and the swirling water that falls from a height of around 72 meters are magical! Iguazú has a total of 275 waterfalls and some of them are over 80 meters high, which means that these waterfalls are wider than Victoria Falls and higher than Niagara Falls. It was therefore no surprise when UNESCO in 1986 named the region a World Heritage Site. The waterfalls were originally “discovered” by the Spaniard Alvar Nuñez in 1541. He called them Saltos de Santa María. The name we use today means “big water” in the Guarani language. The waterfalls are protected by two national parks, one in Brazil and one in Argentina. The tours go via paths and footbridges that are adapted to the landscape in the area. It is therefore easy to hike there regardless of age. The guided tours around the facility run several times a day. The best time of year to visit the place is from August to November. During the rainy season from May to July, there is a risk of flooding, which means that it is sometimes not possible to get close to the waterfalls via the walkways. The tours go via paths and footbridges that are adapted to the landscape in the area. It is therefore easy to hike there regardless of age. The guided tours around the facility run several times a day. The best time of year to visit the place is from August to November. During the rainy season from May to July, there is a risk of flooding, which means that it is sometimes not possible to get close to the waterfalls via the walkways. The tours go via paths and footbridges that are adapted to the landscape in the area. It is therefore easy to hike there regardless of age. The guided tours around the facility run several times a day. The best time of year to visit the place is from August to November. During the rainy season from May to July, there is a risk of flooding, which means that it is sometimes not possible to get close to the waterfalls via the walkways.
Day 11: Iguazu – Argentina
Today you have an excursion to the Argentine side of the falls. You are driven out to the falls where you, together with your English-speaking local guide, take the small train along the falls that are at different heights. The journey ends at the most impressive fall of them all – Devils Throat which is a full 90 meters high. ( F )
Day 12: Iguazu – Brazil
You have the morning on your own before it’s time to head over to the Brazilian side of the falls. Do not forget the passport and you have both transport and English speaking guide included in the excursion. ( F )
Day 13: Return from Iguazú
Departure from Iguazú to Scandinavia ( F ).
Day 14: Return to Scandinavia
Overnight stays
Twelve nights in a hotel
