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15-Day Wild & Natural Argentina

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Experience the wild and natural beauty of Argentina on this 15-day tour from Buenos Aires!

On this Argentina tour, you'll journey to Buenos Aires, Bahia Bustamante, Puerto Madryn, Puerto Iguazu and Esteros Del Ibera with a local guide. You'll enjoy numerous wildlife experiences, tick off must-dos and explore several UNESCO sites.

For those that love to experience a new country through the great outdoors, then this is the trip for you!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Buenos Aires & Optional Biking City Tour

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Arrive in Buenos Aires & Optional Biking City Tour

Today, you'll arrive in Buenos Aires and be collected from the airport. You'll then have the option to embark on a city tour on a bicycle which will be an unforgettable experience. You'll have the choice of two different circuits, each offering a different insight into Buenos Aires. On one of the circuits, you'll have the chance to visit San Martín Square, Puerto Madero, Costanera Sur, La Boca, Boca Juniors football Stadium, Lezama Square and more.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Buenos Aires Biking Tour: Buenos Aires DiferenteOptional Activity

    Buenos Aires Biking Tour: Recoleta & PalermoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ezeiza International Airport to Buenos Aires

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    Destinations

    Buenos Aires

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

Day 2

Fly from Buenos Aires to Comodoro Rivadavia & Travel to Bahia Bustamante

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Fly from Buenos Aires to Comodoro Rivadavia & Travel to Bahia Bustamante

At the given time, this morning, you will be picked up and taken to the domestic airport to board your flight to Comodoro Rivadavia. Upon arrival at Comodoro Rivadavia airport, you'll take a private transfer to Bahia Bustamante, a seaside village entirely surrounded by nature. There are few places in the world that house such an amount and diversity of seabirds and marine mammals. You'll check into your lodge where you'llbe staying for the next few days and enjoy a homecooked dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Bahia Bustamante Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery

    Plane from Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery to Airport Comodoro RivadaviaOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Airport Comodoro Rivadavia to Bahía Bustamante

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Comodoro Rivadavia

Day 3

Activities at Bahia Bustamante Lodge

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Activities at Bahia Bustamante Lodge

Bahia Bustamante Lodge offers a great selection of exploration activities in the surroundings, like boat rides to observe marine wildlife such as sea lions, Magellan penguins and sea birds. They also offer biking or trekking adventures as well as touring in 4x4 trucks. There is even the opportunity to participate in the ranch's work of sustainable wool production for a day. You'll have the day free to take advantage of two of these activities offered.

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    Accommodation

    Bahia Bustamante Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Activities at Bahia Bustamante Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Comodoro Rivadavia

    Bahía Bustamante

Day 4

Travel from Bahia Bustamante to Puerto Madryn

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Travel from Bahia Bustamante to Puerto Madryn

This morning, you'll check out and take a private transfer from Bahia Bustamante to your hotel in Puerto Madryn. Puerto Madryn was founded by Welsh settlers and is located on the Nuevo Gulf. You'll appreciate its wide tree-lined sea front, several good hotels, a casino, restaurants, and bars. Puerto Madryn is the gateway to the Valdés Peninsula, an area rich in marine fauna and flora such as sea elephants, sea lions, Magellanic penguins, guanacos, whales, and thousands of birds.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Península Valdés4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bahía Bustamante to Puerto Madryn

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Comodoro Rivadavia

    Puerto Madryn

Day 5

Valdés Peninsula Natural Reserve Northern Circuit Tour & Optional Whale Watching

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Valdés Peninsula Natural Reserve Northern Circuit Tour & Optional Whale Watching

Today, you'll drive to the Valdés Peninsula and stop at Puerto Pirámides, the starting point for your optional whale-watching tour. You'll then continue your journey to the sheep farm San Lorenzo, home to a stunning Magellanic penguin colony of around 400,000 individuals, where you'll have lunch. Your last stop is Punta Norte Reserve, where you may observe Southern sea lions and/or southern elephant seals in their natural habitat.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Península Valdés4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Valdés Peninsula Natural Reserve Northern Circuit with BBQ lunch at Estancia San Lorenzo

    Whale Watching TourOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Puerto Madryn

    Chubut Province

    Puerto Pirámides

Day 6

Fly from Trelew to Iguazu

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Fly from Trelew to Iguazu

This morning, you will be picked up and taken from Puerto Madryn Hotel to the airport in Trelew for your flight to your next destination. Puerto Iguazú is a small, quiet town located at the confluence of the Iguazú and Paraná Rivers. It is your gateway to the famous Iguazú Falls. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at Puerto Iguazu airport and taken to your hotel on the Argentinean side. The rest of the afternoon and evening will be free to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Puerto Madryn to Almirante Marcos A. Zar Airport

    Plane from Almirante Marcos A. Zar Airport to Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP)Optional Activity

    Plane from Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP) to Cataratas International AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Cataratas International Airport to Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Puerto Madryn

    Puerto Iguazú

Day 7

Explore the Argentine Side & Optional Great Adventure Tour

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Explore the Argentine Side & Optional Great Adventure Tour

Today, you'll then head out on the tour of the Argentine side of the falls, visiting the Upper Circuit and the famous Devil’s Throat. You'll walk along the Iguazú River canyon for about three kilometres to the lower circuit as you admire the regional fauna and flora and feel the constant presence of the waterfalls. Afterwards, you'll then have the option to take part in the Great Adventure Tour, an off-road and boat tour to the base of the falls!

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    Accommodation

    Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Iguazu Falls: Argentina Side

    The Great Adventure Tour of Iguazu FallsOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Puerto Iguazú

    Misiones Province

Day 8

Begin Your Three-Day Yacutinga Lodge Experience

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Begin Your Three-Day Yacutinga Lodge Experience

At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to Yacutinga Meeting point. Yacutinga Lodge & Wildlife Nature Reserve is an ideal site for those who want to enjoy nature. It is an environmentally friendly lodge and private wildlife nature reserve located in the heart of the Argentine Rainforest, surrounded by the Iguazú National Park. You can enjoy diverse outdoor activities with an eco-tourism focus, such as floating trips, hiking tours and bird-watching.

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    Accommodation

    Yacutinga Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru to Yacutinga meeting point, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Argentina

    Off-Road from Yacutinga meeting point, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Argentina to Yacutinga Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Puerto Iguazú

    Comandante Andresito

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    Notes

    Upon arrival at the Lodge, you'll receive a warm welcome and check-in. Then, you'll receive a presentation on the jungle and its state of conservation. Through this presentation, the guide in charge will explain to the new guests the environmental situation of the ecosystem they are visiting.

Day 9

Explore Yacutinga Lodge's Private Nature Reserve

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Explore Yacutinga Lodge's Private Nature Reserve

Today, you'll experience the serene, jungle environment of the Yacutinga Lodge Private Nature Reserve. After breakfast, you'll set off canoeing along the San Francisco stream, perfect for a photo-safari and general fauna observation. After lunch, you'll have free time to enjoy the lodge's facilities and head out on an interpretative walk with an expert guide into the Misiones Forest. After dinner, you'll turn nocturnal on a guided night jungle walk to sharpen your senses.

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    Accommodation

    Yacutinga Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Interpretive Walks at Yacutinga Lodge

    Canoeing Along the San Francisco Stream

    Night Walk from Yacutinga Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Comandante Andresito

    Misiones Province

Day 10

End of Three-Day Yacutinga Lodge & Return to Puerto Iguazu

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End of Three-Day Yacutinga Lodge & Return to Puerto Iguazu

After breakfast, you'll check out and head back to the Yacutinga Lodge meeting point. You'll then travel to Puerto Iguazu where you'll stay for the night. After three days in the jungle, you'll be welcomed back to your five-star hotel where you can relax for the rest of the afternoon and evening, enjoying the hotel's facilities. If you are interested in a tour, you'll have the option to head off and explore the Brazilian side of the falls with a local guide.

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    Accommodation

    Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Iguazu Falls Tour: The Brazilian SideOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Yacutinga Lodge to Yacutinga

    Private Driver from Yacutinga to Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Comandante Andresito

    Puerto Iguazú

    Foz do Iguaçu

Day 11

Travel from Iguazu to Posadas & Puerto Valle Lodge

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Travel from Iguazu to Posadas & Puerto Valle Lodge

This morning, you'll take a private transfer to Posadas city. On the way, you'll have the option to stop at San Ignacio Miní Jesuit Mission Ruins and once in Posadas, you'll change vehicle and drive to Puerto Valle. The Iberá Wetlands are the second biggest marshlands in the world. You'll be able to enjoy numerous activities at the lodge including trekking trails, hiking, horseback riding, boat trip on the Paraná River, kayaking, tour to Laguna Valle and more.

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    Accommodation

    Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    San Ignacio MinìOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Puerto Iguazú to Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Puerto Iguazú

    San Ignacio

    Corrientes

Day 12

Activities at Puerto Valle Lodge

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Activities at Puerto Valle Lodge

There are numerous activities to enjoy at Puerto Valle in order to explore the Ibera Wetlands and the abundance of flora and fauna that call them home. In the wetlands, you can take an expedition to Laguna Valle or enjoy a guided photo safari at Cambyretá Portal. On the Paraná River, you can go sailing or kayaking. From the lodge, you can go horseback riding, or take a tour of the tree nursery and the organic garden.

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    Accommodation

    Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Activities at Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Corrientes

Day 13

Another Day of Activities at Puerto Valle Lodge

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Another Day of Activities at Puerto Valle Lodge

Today, you'll have another free day to enjoy the numerous activities on offer at Puerto Valle. You can spend the day exploring the Ibera Wetlands and the abundance of flora and fauna that call them home. You can take an expedition to Laguna Valle or enjoy a guided photo safari at Cambyretá Portal in the wetlands. You can go sailing or kayaking on the Paraná River, go horseback riding, or take a tour of the tree nursery and the organic garden.

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    Accommodation

    Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Activities at Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Corrientes

Day 14

Fly from Posadas to Buenos Aires

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Fly from Posadas to Buenos Aires

This morning, you'll check out from the lodge and transfer from Puerto Valle to Posadas airport to board your flight back to Buenos Aires. After a 1.5-hour flight, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to spend as you wish. As it's the last night of your Argentina tour, you may want to head to a tango show or special dinner with recommendations from your local guide.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Puerto Valle - Hotel de Esteros to Libertador General José de San Martín Airport

    Plane from Libertador General José de San Martín Airport to Aeroparque Internacional Jorge NewberyOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery to Buenos Aires

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Corrientes

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

Day 15

Departure from Buenos Aires

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Departure from Buenos Aires

At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the international airport to board your international flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Ezeiza International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 5 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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