GTEU-350 – ARGENTINA
The Essential from the Andes to the Falls Mendoza,
Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls
Seven Days / Six Nights
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Mendoza
Arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Mendoza has excellent wineries, but also an important olive oil industry, so this tour offers the perfect combination of both. We start by Don Manuel Villafañe Winery, focused on the production of grapes, harvested in small and exclusive vineyards. We continue to an olive oil factory where we enjoy a tasting of oils and delicatessen products (olive paste, dehydrated tomatoes accompanied by homemade bread). Our next stop is the Luigi Bosca Winery, which has remained in the hands of the founding family for four generation offering top of the range wines. Finally, we visit Altavista Winery, which is also considered a historical heritage of Mendoza, since it has not stopped functioning in over a century. It gives the chance to appreciate the coexistence of the old and the modern manufacturing techniques. We enjoy our lunch in the garden of the winery (weather permitting). At the end, return to the city and hotel. Meals: Overnight accommodations at selected hotel Hotel Huentala (Four Stars) Hotel Park Hyatt (Five Stars)
DAY 2; Mendoza
Today we visit the Uco Valley, with its wineries located at up to 1.500 MASL (4.920 ft.), height that provides wines of unique attributes. During the tour, we visit Salentein, Domaine Busquet and Andeluna wineries. Salentein is a winery focused on quality, classic varietal plantations, preservation of old vines, and reinsertion of European artisan techniques along with the use of advanced technology, which results in a variety of internationally accepted top of the range wines. In this winery, we also visit the Killka Space, an interesting array of Argentine art. We continue then to Domaine Bousquet, a winery that has kept its tradition of fine wines for four generations. Finally, Andeluna, framed in an imposing landscape at the base of the Tupungato Volcano, is the ideal place to learn the special features of this region. Wine tasting is included at each visited winery, as well as lunch at one of them, paired with their own wines. Meals: Breakfast, lunch Overnight accommodations at selected hotel Hotel Huentala (Four Stars) Hotel Park Hyatt (Five Stars)
DAY 3: Mendoza / Buenos Aires
In the morning, transfer to board the flight to Buenos Aires. Reception and transfer to the hotel. At due time, we join a panoramic tour around the city. We start in Plaza de Mayo (historic square), witness to the most important events of the country since 1810. Here, we are able to learn about the current situation of the country, while we appreciate the surrounding buildings, such as the Casa Rosada (Pink House), the cathedral and the Cabildo (ancient Town Hall). Our second stop is La Boca, but on the way we pass through icons of the city such as the Obelisk and the Colon Theatre, one of the five best opera theaters in the world. Upon arriving at La Boca, we visit its colorful streets; we pass by the conventillos and its well-known Caminito alley, where we can appreciate some handicrafts produced by local artists. We leave the southern part of the city to head north towards the neighbourhoods of Palermo and Recoleta, where we make a final stop to appreciate the contrast of what we have just see with this clearly well-off district, famous for hosting the Recoleta cemetery where relevant personalities are buried. Return to the hotel. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to enjoy the magnetism of tango. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Overnight accommodations at selected hotel Hotel Eurobuilding or Hotel NH Tango (Four Stars) Hotel Recoleta Grand or Hotel Alvear Art (Five Stars)
DAY 4: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires offers a wide range of activities. During this day, we suggest you experience the city through its history, art, gastronomy and passions. According to your preferences, we recommend choosing among the options we have prepared for you. Have a look at the great variety of optional tours that we offer. Meals: Breakfast Overnight accommodations at selected hotel Hotel Eurobuilding or Hotel NH Tango (Four Stars) Hotel Recoleta Grand or Hotel Alvear Art (Five Stars)
DAY 5: Buenos Aires / Iguazu Falls
Transfer to the airport for flight to Iguazu. Reception at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of day at leisure Meals: Breakfast Overnight accommodations at selected hotel Hotel Panoramic (Four Stars) Hotel Iguazu Grand or Hotel Loi Suites (Five Stars)
DAY 6: Iguazu Falls
In the morning, we head for Iguazu National Park to visit the Iguazu Falls, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. The falls consist of 275 waterfalls, of 70 meters high (230 ft.). During the tour we visit the three circuits of the park: Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) to reach the viewpoint of the park’s most impressive waterfall; then the Upper Trail, that allows to admire view of the falls from above, and the Lower Trail, that provides a closer contact with the jungle and the falls. We have free time to have lunch (not included) and to take The Great Adventure (optional). This boat ride takes you into the very heart of the falls, followed by a walk through the jungle. Get ready to get soaked! (Please, check with us for restrictions). In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast Overnight accommodations at selected hotel Hotel Panoramic (Four Stars) Hotel Iguazu Grand or Hotel Loi Suites (Five Stars)
DAY 7: Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Departure
In the morning, we reach Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and visit the falls on the Brazilian side. As we walk along the only catwalk within the Brazilian park we appreciate a panoramic view of the full arc of the falls, till reaching the lookout of Garganta del Diablo. At due time, transfer to the airport for your flight to the next destination. Meals: Breakfast
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2019 DATES OF OUR FIXED DEPARTURES
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MAY
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16 & 30
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13 & 27
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3
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22
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19
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17
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21
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18
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16
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11
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GROSS RATES PER PERSON:
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FIXED DATE DEPARTURES: FROM: $806
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NOTE: Based on Standard Room, double occupancy at Hotel American Executive, Kenton & Jardin de Iguazu. For rates applicable for single, double and triple and for other participating hotels please check TOUR RATES
TOUR RATES INCLUDED:
Buenos Aires:
Hotel accommodations for 3 nights at selected hotel
Tours: City Tour and Tango show Meals: 3 breakfasts – 1 dinner Round trip transfers between airport and selected hotel
Ushuaia: Hotel accommodations for 2 nights at selected hotel
Tour: Tierra del Fuego National Park, Beagle Channel boat trip
Meals: 2 breakfast Roundtrip transfers between airport and hotel Needed tickets to the national parks
El Calafate:
Hotel accommodations for 3 nights at selected hotel Tour: Perito Moreno Glacier
Meals: 3 breakfast Needed tickets to the national parks
