Argentina Family Tour

Arrival at Ezeiza, Buenos Aires international airport. Meet and greet with your localhost, transfer to your hotel (45 min) and assistance with check-in.

After time to freshen up, you will be picked up for your city tour.

Visit the traditional and historic neighborhoods of the Argentinean capital. Starting with the city's main square, the Plaza de Mayo where the Avenida de Mayo starts, Buenos Aires's historic avenue. Pass the Casa Rosada, the seat of the Government, the white Cabildo, a historic place of administrative power and now transformed into a small museum of the history of the city, and finally the imposing cathedral.

Make your way to San Telmo, a neighborhood known for hosting the great families that founded the city and the cradle of the tango. Its cobbled streets are now occupied by artisans and secondhand goods dealers. This neighborhood is very popular for its colonial architecture and history; it is also very famous for the craft fair on Sunday.

From there you will visit La Boca located at the southern edge of the city by the Riachuelo river. La Boca is a typical and colorful neighborhood, where the nostalgic image of the arrival of European emigrants, mainly Italian still lingers. La Boca has become very touristic. We will mainly visit the famous "Caminito" or the international well-known stadium of the Boca Juniors team accompanied by a tango atmosphere.

Visit the 'Pasion Boquense' Musem, the first football-themed museum in America that offers the public an unforgettable experience with the history of the most important soccer team in Argentina and perhaps one of the most-respected worldwide, the 'Boca Juniors'.

Finish your visit with a stop at Puerto Madero, home of a pioneer project for the rehabilitation of the old docks of the city that was started in the 90s. An interesting blend of highly modern architecture and entertainment offers that remains loyal to its maritime merchant past where restaurants, bars, and luxury sit side by side.

Free evening and overnight in Buenos Aires. 

Morning pick up to drive to Temaiken Biopark with your private vehicle and guide (35min). 

30 miles (50 km) North of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires lies Temaikén Biopark, a fascinating place where both children and adults can learn about the unique biodiversity of Argentina while playing games to learn what can be done to look after our environment. This nature park was designed to create a safe and ideal place for humans to interact with wildlife without disrupting or harming their habitat.

Back at your hotel, enjoy the rest of the afternoon to relax and prepare for your exciting evening out.

Finish your day with a Tango night out, a ravishing cultural experience for the whole family on your visit to Buenos Aires, the world's Tango capital. With great options for your three-course dinner, let the whole family enjoy the exciting tango performance, showcasing exceptional dancers accompanied by traditional pieces of the Argentinean musical genre. From the comfort of your seat, learn about this historic tango venue, with delicious Argentinean cuisine and an excellent wine selection for the adults.

Overnight at the hotel in Buenos Aires. 

Morning transfer to Buenos Aires domestic airport and assistance with check-in (30 min).

Direct flight to Puerto Iguazu, border city with Brazil and Paraguay (1 hour 50 min). Meet and greet with your localhost, transfer to your hotel (30 min) and assistance with check-in.

Tour to Aripuca Theme Park. Aripuca offers and family-friendly and environmentally friendly agritourism experience. The site was built with repurposed timber according to the traditional Guarani design of an animal trap from where the name Aripuca comes from. The 55-foot tall (17 meters) structure that weighs over 1 million pounds (500,000 kgs) was made from 30 different species of native trees, most of them more than a hundred years old. This building is both a proof of and homage to the natural wealth of the jungle that is being lost every day due to declining interest in the surrounding biodiversity and general lack of care for the natural environment.
As you enter the site, you will be able to touch the trunks of these majestic trees, learning hands-on about the diversity and the challenges of the Selva Misionera, the jungle covering this part of Argentina.

Free evening and overnight in Puerto Iguazu. 

Morning departure to Iguazú National Park (25 min). There are 160 to 260 waterfalls that can be viewed from the Argentinean side of the fall. On top of being the most spectacular waterfall system in the world, its location at the heart of a subtropical rainforest makes it an incredible place to explore with over 2,000 species of plants and amazing endemic wildlife such as tapirs, giant anteaters, howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguars and caymans.

Make your way to the falls walking on a series of boardwalks that cross the forest to access the banks of the river where you can get spectacular views of the falls. At the entrance to the Park, a train takes visitors to different paths that all lead to incredible viewpoints. Do not miss the most impressive waterfall, la Garganta del Diablo, the Devil's Throat with its sheer 260-foot drop (80 metres). Enjoy the fun of exploring the many bridges, balconies, and stairwells that eventually lead to the upper circuit, getting to the top of the falls for impressive views.

In the afternoon you will join the 'Ecological Trip', a relaxing sailing experience starting from the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) train station. Your boat will take you to the many islands on the Upper Iguazu River. This tour is a great way to discover the rich environment surrounding the falls, with its unique fauna and flora. Your local expert guide will reveal the secrets of the jungle that lie off the beaten track. This peaceful journey will end at the Tres Marías Port from where you will walk back to the Waterfall Station, the starting point of traditional walking circuits.

At the end of the afternoon, transfer to Puerto Iguazu (25 min).

Free evening and overnight at your hotel in Puerto Iguazu.

Don't forget your passport/visa as you will cross the Brazilian border to get to the other side of the falls (30 min).

Half-day tour to Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side of the falls. The Park offers scenic views of the incredible Iguazú Falls. After you transfer to the Park's interpretive center you will board a “double-decker” bus for a 3-mile drive into the rainforest where paths provide excellent views of the falls.

Before crossing back to Argentina, stop to visit the colorful Parque Das Aves, a zoo dedicated to the preservation of many species of birds, both native and exotic.

Unique colorful tropical birds fly over large nurseries blending in the lush subtropical forest. Visitors can enter these nurseries and get up close with the winged residents. Other intriguing locals include boas, anacondas, yacarés, marmosets and butterflies.

Free evening and overnight in Puerto Iguazu. 

Private transfer from your hotel in Puerto Iguazu to the domestic airport (30 min). Direct flight to Buenos Aires (1 hour 50 min).

Transfer to Tigre (1 hour). 

Located at the southern end of the Río Paraná Delta, Tigre is the capital of the territory of the same name and is located about 30 miles from Buenos Aires. The Paraná Delta is the only one in the world that continues to move forward. Naturally hostile and very wild, this beautiful part of the province of Buenos Aires was built with great detail and still preserves its harmony. Enjoy a one-hour cruise on the river to explore the Delta, its islands and its unique flora.

Free evening and overnight in Buenos Aires. 

Morning transfer to Buenos Aires domestic airport and assistance with check-in (30 min). Direct flight to El Calafate (3 hours 15 min).

Arrival in El Calafate on the shores of Lake Argentino and transfer to your hotel and assistance with check-in (25 min).

Transfer to Perito Moreno Glacier located inside Los Glaciares National Park. 

Due to its easy access, the Perito Moreno Glacier is the best-known glacier of Argentina´s Patagonia. It is named after the Argentine explorer Francisco Moreno Pascacio who took part in many scientific missions in the late 19th century in order to establish the border between Argentina and Chile. Easy hike on the lake's boardwalk to get different views of the 18-mile long (30 km), 3-mile wide (5 km) Perito Moreno glacier. Get your camera ready and lend your ear as the massive shards of ice snap off the glacier in a tremendous roar causing mini-tsunamis in their fall.

Free evening and overnight in El Calafate. 

Early morning transfer to Punta Bandera Pier (45 min) for your 5-hour 'Ríos de Hielo' cruise to the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers located inside Los Glaciares National Park.
The 38-mile long (47 km), 3-mile wide (5 km) and 200-foot tall (60 m) Upsala glacier is the largest in the park and the longest in South America, spreading over 230 square miles (590 km²). The access to the Upsala glacier is often restricted due to icebergs making the passage impossible.
On your way to the Spegazzini glacier, enjoy the views of the Onelli and Agassi glaciers and the occasional iceberg. Sail on to the Spegazzini glacier, an impressive 440-foot tall wall of ice (135 m). Disembark and transfer to your hotel in El Calafate.

Drive back to El Calafate (45 min).

Free evening and overnight in El Calafate. 

Morning transfer to the Estancia Nibepo Aike with a private English-speaking guide and vehicle (1 hour 20 min). 

On arrival at the estate, you will be welcome with hot drinks and a small snack.

Discover a traditional Patagonian Estancia, located at the heart of Los Glaciares National Park. Your private English-speaking guide will accompany you as you tour the facilities with a small group of visitors.

Activities included: walk along the Roca lake to learn about the local flora, meet the horse trainers and see them at work with the horses doing an absolutely stunning job with their animal. Do not miss your sheep-shearing experience before lunch.

Enjoy a delicious asado of Patagonian lamb, a hearty traditional barbecue meal.

Transfer back to El Calafate (1 hour 20 min).

Free evening and overnight in El Calafate. 

Transfer to El Calafate airport (20 min). Direct flight to Buenos Aires (3 hours 15 min).

Transfer to your hotel downtown (30 min).

Free afternoon in Buenos Aires to enjoy some free time in the cultural capital of South America.

Free evening and overnight at the hotel in Buenos Aires. 

At the indicated time, transfer to Buenos Aires international airport (30 min) and assistance with check-in for your international flight.