Argentina Splendors

Day 1 Miami / Buenos Aires

Depart Miami for your overnight flight to Buenos Aires. Dinner and breakfast served aloft.

Day 2 Arrive Buenos Aires

Meeting services upon your arrival to Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel. Built in the 19th Century, an era of plenty for the wealthy Gaucho land barons of Argentina, this city of 10 million rivals the architecture and sophistication of Paris. This afternoon city tour takes us along the 9th of July Avenue, the widest in the world, passing the Plaza de Mayo where we view the "Casa Rosada" (Pink House) before continuing on to the chic quarter of Recoleta with sidewalk cafes. Nearby is its famous cemetery, a necropolis of elaborate mausoleums, including that of Eva Peron. Return to hotel for overnight.

Day 3 Buenos Aires

Today is at leisure to visit the pedestrian walkway of Florida or go shopping. Optional tour of Fiesta Guacha (Barbeque lunch with cowboy show and music) or travel to the suburbs of Buenos Aires to visit the Tigre & Delta of the Parana River including train and boat excursions. Evening Buenos Aires night tours are also offered, for example, to Esquina Carlos Gardel for dinner sampling the famous Argentine beef followed by a show mesmerizing Tango Show. (B)

Day 4 Buenos Aires

Day at leisure to continue exploring Buenos Aires at your own pace. (B)

Day 5 Buenos Aires / Iguassu Falls

Bordered by Argentina and Brazil, Iguassu Falls is one of the world’s top ten natural wonders. Here you will be treated to a sensational sound and light show brought to you courtesy of Mother Nature. A show with no intermissions - 275 separate waterfalls, spanning two-miles, wider than Victoria, higher than Niagara and more magnificent than both. A two-hour flight takes you to Puerto Iguazu, where our local guide is waiting to take you on a comprehensive visit of the Argentinean Falls including famous Devil's Throat, a point from where waterfalls never cease. Evening free to relax at your hotel or attend a folklore show. (B)

Day 6 Iguassu Falls

This morning we join the thrilling “Great Adventure” tour, a fabulous combination of nature and adventure. We first walk along boardwalks into the surrounding forest; then gain amazing, close-up views of the falls until we reach the river shore. Once there, we board zodiacs to start an exhilarating ride around the thundering falls, enjoying the myriad rainbows beside roaring San Martin Falls. Later we disembark on the Iguassu River shore where Rangers will escort us on a fascinating park ride, explaining the local habitat and pointing out exotic plant and animal species that still survive in the Atlantic Rainforest. After the tour return to the hotel. Evening at leisure. (B)

Day 7 Iguassu / Bariloche

Depart this morning on your connecting flights via Buenos Aires to Bariloche; the main city in the Argentine Lake District, popularly known as the “Switzerland of South America”. The District truly evokes the Alpine country with its turquoise alpine lakes, clean, fresh air, towering snow-capped peaks and nearly unbroken, primeval forest. Once we land, your guide will escort you on a panoramic ride to your hotel. Free evening to scout the surroundings on your own. (B)

Day 8 Bariloche

Full day to continue enjoying the Lake District on your own. There is always a wide range of activities to enjoy in Bariloche, which vary according to the season. Spring and summer are excellent for panoramic tours, hiking, trekking, swimming, canoeing, windsurfing, rafting and mountain biking. If in doubt, please consult with your guide. (B)

Day 9 Bariloche

Day free to shop for local cashmere sweaters or the famous Bariloche chocolates, and continue exploring on your own. (B)

Day 10 Bariloche / Buenos Aires / Miami

Remarks

Not included: Gratuities of any kind; airport departure taxes; meals unless included in the itinerary.