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6 Day Argentina Explorer
Highlights: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls
Trip start: Buenos Aires
Trip end: Buenos Aires
Sample Prices (GBP per person, double occupancy. "Request a Quote" for an exact price.)
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* GBP per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Start your adventure in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, with a swirl of activity, embracing a fluid cultural growth and sharing their vivid love for life. Known for a history of fine arts and creativity, a trip through the city promises a taste of European-influenced architecture and tremendous landscaping catering to a multitude of communities. Watch an authentic performance by professional Tango dancers, a passion conceived here and nurtured by the locals. Fly to Iguassu Falls to see the most spectacular falls in the world. See one of the most supreme creations of nature from both the Brazilian side and the Argentine side, each showcasing a different aspect of this wonder. Vacation in comfort with the support of our dedicated local staff, providing 24/7 support. Customize or upgrade your tour as you wish. NOTE: Brazilian Visa is mandatory: A valid passport is required for all American or Canadian citizens, including children, intending to visit Brazil. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. There have been cases where citizens were refused entry for not having the six-month validity. In addition, all Americans & Canadians are required to have a valid Brazilian Visa prior to their arrival in Brazil, and the visa must be used within 90 days of issuance. Otherwise, they will be refused entry into the country.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires: NOTE: Reciprocity Tax (Not Included)
  • Transfer - Private - Airport (International) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
Loi Suites Recoleta
(Alt: Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt) (B)
Day 2
Buenos Aires
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Private - City Tour & Ancient Passages (5 hrs) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Loi Suites Recoleta (B)
Day 3
Buenos Aires
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Private - Bike Tour (3.5-4 hrs) - Bike/Helmet/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Carlos Gardel Tango Show & Dinner - Entrance/Vehicle/Shared Transfers
Loi Suites Recoleta (B)
Day 4
Iguazu Falls
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Transfer - Private - Airport (Domestic) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Air - Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls [Direct (1.45 hr)] - Economy
  • Iguazu Falls: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Guide/Driver(Argentine Side)
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Private - 1/2 d Brazilian Falls - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Rio de Janeiro: NOTE: Brazilian Visa is mandatory (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Panoramic Hotel (B)
Day 5
Iguazu Falls
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Iguazu Falls: Private - 1/2 d Argentine Falls - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Panoramic Hotel (B)
Day 6
Buenos Aires
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Guide/Driver(Argentine Side)
  • Air - Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires [Direct - (2 hrs)] - Economy
  • Buenos Aires: Transfer - Private - Airport (Domestic to International or vice versa) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Depart (Int`l Airport) 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata. The city has a spectacular legacy of architecture and parks, and its citizens consider themselves European. It is famous for the tango, superb restaurants, and the best shopping on the continent. The city has numerous museums related to history, and art in its many forms; fine, modern, decorative, popular, sacred and arts and crafts, as well as theatre and popular music. It is also known for its preserved homes of noted art collectors, writers, composers and artists.

Upon arrival by air into Buenos Aires' International Airport (Ezeiza/EZE), American passport holders are required to pay a reciprocity tax of $131 USD, and Canadian passport holders a tax of $70 USD. Other nationalities will vary. Payment may be done by cash (Argentine Pesos or American Dollars), credit card or travelers checks. For American passport holders,  a receipt will be stapled at the back of their passport and it will be valid for the duration of the passport. For Canadian passport holders, the reciprocity tax will be valid for one entry only.
Please consult with the Argentine consulate for full details. Subject to change without notice.

Enjoy a private airport (International) transfer in Buenos Aires with professional driver and English speaking Guide.

Loi Suites Recoleta is located in the most elegant area of the city, at walking distance from museums, art galleries and shopping areas, historical architecture and beautiful parks. A tropical Winter Garden with swimming pool and restaurant complete the relaxing atmosphere anyone would wish for in an upscale hotel.

Overnight at Loi Suites Recoleta.


Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Loi Suites Recoleta
Loi Suites Recoleta
Day 2 Buenos Aires

The recently discovered ancient tunnels of Buenos Aires are one of the city’s best kept secrets. Enjoy a private half day city tour including a visit of these ancient passages and get to know Buenos Aires from the ground up! After being met at your hotel by your private vehicle, driver and English speaking guide, you’ll be brought to Plaza de Mayo, the city’s founding site and genuine starting point of Buenos Aires’ urban development. Next is San Telmo, a former enclave for local aristocracy. This charming colonial district, with its cobbled streets, has many artists' studios and is one of the trendiest neighborhoods of the city. Also in San Telmo lies a recently unearthed treasure: the ancient subterranean tunnels. The construction of tunnels started in the colonial era, and continued well into the 19th century. From ancient times, many myths have been created around the tunnels: people said they witnessed secret encounters, disappearances, murders or even political conspiracies.

Enjoy visiting one of these tunnels, a part of a 3,000 square meter labyrinth below the streets of San Telmo, made up of a long corridor with a vaulted ceiling and display cabinets exhibiting many items and utensils recovered during the excavation. Other areas that are included in your tour include La Boca, (which was strongly shaped by the working class Italian immigrants, with its make shift houses made from scrap materials found in local shipyards), Puerto Madero - Buenos Aires’ latest and most sophisticated neighborhood, and La Recoleta, where a short stop is made at the gorgeous Plaza San Martín, the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, (the city’s second oldest church), and the celebrated Recoleta Cemetery, an imposing labyrinth of ornate graves and mausoleums where some of the most important characters of Argentina’s political and cultural life (including Eva Peron) are buried. The last stop on the tour is at the area known as Palermo Woods. Next to the woods lie the splendid palaces built by the wealthy classes in the early 20th century to rival with Paris. Having gained an insightful experience of the city, you will be brought back to your hotel.

Overnight at Loi Suites Recoleta.


Ancient Passages
Ancient Passages
Day 3 Buenos Aires

Undoubtedly one of the most interesting and entertaining way to get to know Buenos Aires, learn its history and make new friends while enjoying a memorable experience in the city!

Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to bike through the most suitable bike paths, avoiding traffic when possible and without any stress. Visit the areas of Puerto Madero, Puente de la Mujer, Costanera Sur, La Boca Caminito (with 30 min stop), Boca Juniors stadium, Parque Lezama, Plaza Dorrego, San Telmo and lastly, Plaza San Martín.

This bike tour includes:
English speaking guide
Bike 
Helmet.
Bottle of mineral water

A visit to Buenos Aires would be incomplete without a tango show. Tonight, you will enjoy a Tango Show and dinner at La Esquina de Carlos Gardel! You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Tango Show, on a shared vehicle with driver.

Watch as professional Tango dancers take the room by storm, whipping feet, hair, dresses and heels along the floor and enchanting the audience with the romance and heat of this dance. The Argentine Tango has drawn its influences from all regions and settings, and is famous for its intermingling of styles and fusions of world dance techniques. Embrace this authentic dance in the place where it originated, as you enjoy dinner and drinks. Enjoy the unique sexual magnetism of the Tango performed by some of the best Tango dancers and singers. Its origins are traced back to the 1880’s, and its birthplace are the suburbs: which accounts for its deep malevolent, sexual, violent and troublemaker contents. Tango is – since its origins – a vital expression mixed up with the particular form of breathing, dressing, talking, and loving of the “porteños” that creates a new style: The Tango Style. Taste the most delightful typical Argentine and international dishes, the specialty is prime beef, with the best local wines in a charming atmosphere with excellent service. A superb orchestra will make you discover the secret of the music of Buenos Aires. At the end of the evening, you will be returned to your hotel with a shared vehicle and driver.

Overnight at Loi Suites Recoleta.


La Boca
La Boca
Tango Dancers
Tango Dancers
Day 4 Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls are located on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones. The waterfall system consists of 275 falls along 2.7 kilometres (1.67 miles) of the Iguazu River. Some of the individual falls are up to 82 metres (269 ft) in height, though the majority are about 64 metres (210 ft). The Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat), a U-shaped 150-metre-wide and 700-metre-long (490 by 2300 feet) cliff, is the most impressive of all, and marks the border between Argentina and Brazil.

Enjoy a private airport transfer in Buenos Aires with a professional driver and English speaking Guide.

Fly from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls. The direct flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Please note: Flight rates and availability are subject to change until booking.

Enjoy a private airport transfer in Iguazu in the company of an English speaking Guide, and a private vehicle with a professional driver.

Enjoy a half day private guided tour to explore the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls. After being picked up at your hotel, you will pass over the border and into the Brazilian National Park side of the falls. You will get the chance to see some handmade products from Brazil before a short drive through a subtropical jungle, with fantastic palm trees and lianas. When you arrive at the beginning of the path, the enormous Iguazú Falls emerge in front of you, with a unique panoramic view that conveys their spectacular magnificence. Walk along the 1,200 meters of the footbridge to a different side of the fallsm, which is an even more incredible view than the first. You will discover that these new falls, although they belong to Argentina, can only be seen from the Brazilian side. Take a panoramic elevator to get a more impressive sight of the Iguazú Falls. At the end of the tour you will be brought back to your hotel. NOTE: A Brazilian Visa is required for all travelers wishing to enjoy the Brazilian side of the falls tour - this visa is the traveler's responsibility.

A valid passport is required for all American or Canadian citizens, including children, intending to visit Brazil. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. There have been cases where citizens were refused entry for not having the six-month validity. In addition, all Americans & Canadians are required to have a valid Brazilian Visa prior to their arrival in Brazil, and the visa must be used within 90 days of issuance. Otherwise, they will be refused entry into the country.

Not far from the center of town and just a short drive from the Iguazu Falls, the Panoramic Hotel stands tall and mighty. Its name derives from the incredible panoramic view of the meeting of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers, dividing the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the Iguazú Riviera, it is the ideal setting to relax and enjoy this magical heaven in a true 5 star hotel. The 90 rooms are all equipped with mini bar and WiFi internet, and sleek furnishings. Dining may take place at any of the hotel's restaurants and cafes, with gorgeous views of the surrounding river and gardens. Take a boat trip, visit the Falls, or walk a few steps into town and enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Iguazu Falls. Otherwise, watch the sun set from the hotel's swimming pool.

Overnight at Panoramic Hotel.


Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls
Brazillian Falls
Brazillian Falls
Panoramic Hotel, Iguazu
Panoramic Hotel, Iguazu
Day 5 Iguazu Falls

Experience the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls from Misiones, the area which borders Brazil. After being picked up by your private vehicle, professional driver and English speaking Guide, you will be transferred to Iguassu Park to take a train to the walkways. Marvel at the Iguassu Falls as you make your way along the walkway system. Stop by "Devil's Throat" and get up close to the Falls. On the way home, you may like to visit the Argentine shopping district and the 3-borders point where Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay meet before you are dropped back at your hotel.

Overnight at Panoramic Hotel.


Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls "Devil`s Throat"
Day 6 Buenos Aires

Enjoy a private airport transfer in Iguazu in the company of an English speaking Guide, and a private vehicle with a professional driver.

Fly from Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires domestic airport. Note flights are subject to changes based on availability. The flight duration is approximately 2 hour.

Enjoy a private transfer with professional driver between Buenos Aires International and Domestic airports (or vice versa) with private driver and English speaking Guide.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).



Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.