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Argentina

The Wonders of Argentina - Overview

April 1 - 9, 2027

DATES & COST

April 1 - 9, 2027
9 Days / 8 Nights
This tour starts and ends in Buenos Aires

$5,420 per person / double occupancy
$1,400 optional single supplement
$360 additional night at Buenos Aires Marriott Hotel, including private airport transfer (single or double room)
Includes all fees and taxes

SPACES AVAILABLE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

3 nights at the Marriott Buenos Aires Downtown, ideally located in the heart of Buenos Aires; 2 nights at the boutique Xelena Hotel & Suites, overlooking Lake Argentino in El Calafate; 3 nights at the upscale Sheraton Mendoza Hotel, perfectly situated for exploring Mendoza and Argentina’s renowned wine country.
Private airport transfer on arrival and a group transfer on departure
Delicious meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, including drinks
Three domestic flights by regularly scheduled airlines: Buenos Aires to E l Calafate, El Calafate to Mendoza and Mendoza to Buenos Aires
All transportation in Argentina by an air-conditioned private bus
Full day trips from Buenos Aires: to the Gaucho Estancia in the Argentine Pampas and to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay
An upscale Argentine tango show with dinner
An in-depth city tour of Buenos Aires, including the Recoleta Cemetery
Tour of the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park
A journey into Mendoza’s renowned wine country and the region’s world-famous Malbec wines
All sightseeing fees and admissions, as per itinerary
All restaurants', guides', and drivers' gratuities
Private local guides and an experienced Sights and Soul Travels' Tour Director

NOT INCLUDED

Additional/optional costs may include: travel insurance (required for Argentina), optional single supplement, additional pre-tour accommodations in Buenos Aires, optional Tour Director's gratuities, meals not included in the itinerary, additional drinks with meals, telephone charges, laundry, minibar, and personal expenses.

The tour cost does not include airfare to and from the tour’s location.

HIGHLIGHTS

The glamorous and emotionally charged atmosphere of Buenos Aires
Colorful neighborhoods of San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Retiro and Recoleta
Exquisitely staged tango performance
Gaucho culture in the vast pampas and traditional estancias
Learning about the Malbec wines and asado, Argentine steak barbecue
The historic and picturesque Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay
The breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia and Lake Argentina
The magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glacieres National Park
A Safari Nautico cruise among calving icebergs
Mendoza, Argentina's world-renowned Malbec wine country
Thermal spa in the Lower Andes Mountains

Testimonials

Argentina was fantastic - such a vibrant and exciting country! The food, the sights and the people are outstanding. Kerry is a great tour leader as she has a great sense of humour and she is patient, enthusiastic, and concerned about everyone. Thanks for another wonderful travel experience.
- Pam from Alberta

The sights were all equally fabulous. What I enjoyed the most were all the other people and how we all hit it off so fast & easily, the dinners and accommodations were fantastic. The trip seemed to be for the correct length of time. I would have liked some more free time for shopping, although I really did like the flexibility shown by Yolanta.
- Gayle from Hawaii

Kerry was a fantastic tour leader. She has a great problem solving ability (a record rainfall in Buenos Aires), great sense of humor and a positive attitude. I would love to travel with her again.
- Arnetta from Florida

Loved it! It was a trip of a lifetime, and I’m so glad I decided to book with Sights and Soul. The places we visited and the people we met along the way in Argentina couldn’t have been better, and I enjoyed it all. Kerry was ever helpful, and we had plenty of issues (rain and delays), and she handled them all with class and great skill.
- Julia from California

This was my first time touring with S + S, and I was very impressed! More than I expected and I really enjoyed the company of the group.
- Jane from Florida

It was a great trip, absolutely fabulous. Lots of wonderful memories. See you on another continent one day.
- Kate from Ontario

It was a wonderful experience. The Rivers, rainforest, cruise, food, excursions were fantastic and I will recommend the trip to my friends. We did have a great group, and I appreciate everyone and admire their passion to travel.
- Janice from Hawaii

Thank you for a perfect tour! I wouldn't have changed a thing. Excellent company, crew, guides, food, excursions and sights!
- Bonnie from British Columbia

Thanks Yolanta for a wonderful experience. I haven't been able to get much done at work yet as I wax poetic and awestruck each time a co-worker asks me about my trip!
- Heather from Ontario

The trip was amazing. Thank you for creating a great trip on a wonderful boat with such nice staff & informative guides. This is definitely a trip to fondly remember... the birds, more birds, even more birds, actually see sloths moving, taxi ride on a motorcycle, rivers of 2 different colors, rubber dripping from a cut in a tree, the town & the village & the kids. Just so many wonderful moments.
- Joyce from Massachusetts

I have taken 3 trips with Sights and Soul and each one was unique, great fun and very well organized. I'm very picky and this company exceeds my expectations! I plan to travel on even more tours with Yolanta!
- Debra from California

It was a wonderful experience to be in Argentina and Brazil and the rainforest. I loved the restaurants where we dined and loved our small hotel and its location. Loved the gaucho experience and Iguazú Falls! Loved the samba show…fantastic! Great guides in Rio and Buenos Aires. Bird park was wonderful. Amazon was fabulous... rangers were excellent and very knowledgeable. Loved all of our experiences with them. Thank you so much.
- Kathleen from Washington

I had a great time. My top memories include: the gaucho horse ride, the speed boat in the Iguazu Falls, the Samba show in Rio, swimming with the pink dolphin and all of the canoe rides. Thanks again S & S Travels!
- Diane from Colorado

Accommodations in Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Manaus were amazing and the food was outstanding!! Our toud leader was the best as she navigated the tour snafus and unexpectedly rainy weather with her usual composure, competence and humor. Loved Veronica in Buenos Aires, Fabi in Rio, and Ugo/Marcos on the Amazon. The tango and samba shows were excellent as was the wine tasting. Loved the hikes/walks at Iguazu Falls and all the excursions we took while on the Amazon cruise. Loved Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, the steps, etc. etc.
- Holly from Arizona

Fabulous tour leader. Excellent itinerary. Recoletta hotel was in an excellent location, staff at the hotel excellent. Belmont hotel Iguazu falls was excellent. Staff great and food excellent. Nice amenities and great location and hotel grounds. Fabiana, our in country guide was excellent.
- Kirsten from Florida

I loved the itinerary, quality of accommodations, and the variety of urban/wild destinations. I loved the Amazon river cruise, especially having it at the beginning with no internet available meant that the women all got to know each other and bonded well.
– Deirdre from MD

You all do a fabulous job! Each trip is enhanced by the wonderful, intelligent women I meet each time I travel with you. I love learning something new and seeing something new each day. It was quite an adventure and I had wonderful experiences.
– Rhoda from Florida

I really enjoyed the Rio Negro cruise, but Iguazu Falls was truly spectacular. I also liked the day trip to Uruguay, the bird park, and optional helicopter ride over the falls. Our local guides were all very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
– Adrianne from Florida

Thanks for putting this tour together. I love the quality of the experience and the hotels.
– Debby from Illinois

I confess, I wasn’t really all that excited about birds, and animals on the Amazon, but this trip was so much fun. It was so much more. I am really glad I took this tour. I love all my trips with Sights and Soul, but Brazil might have moved up to my favorite.
– Donna from Texas

The entire Amazon trip exceeded my expectations in every way. The boat, crew, food, accommodations, excursions were all fantastic! The guides made everything interesting, but I loved the night excursions and stories about local legends best of all. It was an amazing trip.
- Heather from North Carolina

WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR SPECIAL

Carefully designed itinerary, including the signature Argentine experiences
Exclusive experiences, not available to larger groups
Excellent private guides in Buenos Aires and Uruguay, Los Glacieres, and Mendoza.
Accommodation in upscale, perfectly located hotels
Delicious meals, including drinks, throughout the tour
Comfortable, air-conditioned, private coaches throughout the tour
Inclusion of 3 domestic flights at no additional cost
Inclusion of all restaurants', guides', and drivers' gratuities
Experienced Tour Director throughout the trip
A small group of maximum 17 women
No forced shopping

Tour Director: Marlene Boyer

The Wonders of Argentina tour showcases three remarkably different sides of this captivating country: the sophisticated energy of Buenos Aires with a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, the breathtaking Patagonian landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park, and the vineyards and majestic Andes of Mendoza. From colorful neighborhoods and passionate tango to immense glaciers and world-renowned wines, the tour combines Argentina’s rich culture, spectacular scenery, fascinating traditions, and celebrated cuisine in a carefully designed itinerary.

Buenos Aires is a city of surreal contrasts: seductive yet soulful, pulsating with music and tango dancing around every street corner, then giving in to the fervor of soccer, cosmopolitan, while offering historical paradoxes that make sense only here. During our stay in the city, we'll take a private, in-depth city tour and discover the colorful neighborhoods of La Boca, San Telmo, Retiro and Recoleta, as well as the fascinating Recoleta Cemetery. We'll enjoy a breathtaking tango show in the opulence of a restored 1920s theatre. We'll visit a romantic estancia set among the limitless Argentine pampas, enjoy a gaucho performance showcasing horse riding and we'll venture to explore the beautiful Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay by an express ferry. We'll enjoy wine tastings, special dinners and exquisite designer shopping.

In Los Glaciares National Park, we’ll immerse ourselves in the awe-inspiring landscapes of Argentine Patagonia, staying along the shores of Lake Argentino. We’ll devote a full day to the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, following its network of walkways and viewing platforms for spectacular perspectives of its towering walls of ancient blue ice. We’ll also embark on a Safari Náutico cruise along the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino, sailing past floating icebergs and approaching the glacier’s dramatic southern face with the possibility of witnessing enormous sections of ice calving thunderously into the water.

Mendoza is about much more than wine. Here, we'll experience Argentina’s celebrated wine region, we’ll discover a captivating blend of vineyard traditions, exceptional cuisine, and Andean scenery. During a private exploration of the countryside, we’ll visit three distinctive wineries, tour their cellars, and sample regional varietals, including Mendoza’s signature Malbec. We’ll also enjoy a day journeying through the Lower Andes Mountains, along the Pan-American Route and following the turquoise waters of the Mendoza River through dramatic mountain scenery, passing the impressive Potrerillos Dam, before a restorative visit to Spa Cacheuta, relaxing in natural thermal pools beside the Mendoza River.

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