Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Today after clearing customs & immigration formalities at Buenos Aires Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Buenos Aires continues to be a wonderful combination of sleek skyscrapers, ornate friezes and turn-of-the-last-century grandeur - at once ultrachic and tumbledown, up-to-date and firmly planted in the past. Even before the recent financial troubles, there was always a spirit of malaise in B.A., as it is affectionately known locally, which may help explain the devotion to that bittersweet expression of Argentine popular culture, the tango. Performed in the streets, on stages, in cafes, the sorrowful and romantic nature of the dance is integral to the city.

Located in the heart of Recoleta, the most refined quarter in Buenos Aires, Etoile Hotel is surrounded by magnificent French architecture, museums, shops and restaurants. The hotel boasts the most incredible view of Iglesia del Pilar, the Gardens of Recoleta, Rio de la Plata and Buenos Aires. The hotel consists of 96 spacious rooms, featuring private balcony, Jacuzzi, mini-bar, and cable TV,
Etoile Hotel- Standard Room

Day 2: Buenos Aires
Breakfast at hotel. This morning enjoy a private city tour with your bilingual guide. This tour will take you to all the major sights; the Teatro Colón Opera House, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government Palace (Casa Rosada), the colorful La Boca district, the tough port barrio and colorful working class heart of Buenos Aires, and San Telmo, home and birthplace of the sultry tango.

The legacy of “Peronismo” is not only the subject of books or mere memories. It has left its mark in the very buildings, squares and neighborhoods that grace this fine city. The second part of your tour includes a visit to the Recoleta Cemetery, where Evita Peron is buried. You will also visit the Palermo neighborhood, located in the north side of the city. With nearly 350 acres of parks, wooded areas, and lakes, Palermo provides a peaceful escape form the rush of downtown.

This evening, meet your driver in the lobby and transfer to an exciting Tango show and dinner. Return to your hotel this evening.
Breakfast, Dinner
Etoile Hotel- Standard Room

Day 3: Buenos Aires- Bariloche
After breakfast at hotel, you will be driven to the airport for your early morning flight to Bariloche. NOTE: Flight to Bariloche is not included.

When you arrive in Bariloche, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

You will be confirmed for two nights at the Cacique Inacayal Hotel in a Standard Room, including breakfast. The Cacique Inacayal hotel is perfectly located on the coast of Lake Nahuel Huapi, offering its guests a beautiful view of the lake and surrounding mountains. It has 67 fully carpeted and equipped rooms. All the rooms are decorated with designer furniture and the bathrooms are equipped with a Jacuzzi.

One of the must-see sights in Argentina, Bariloche is located on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, in the midst of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Bariloche is surrounded by dense forests, alpine lakes and 12,000-ft mountains. This Andean village looks like it belongs in Switzerland. It's easy to see why so many people go - it's in an unbelievably beautiful area.

This afternoon enjoy a private half-day “Circuito Chico” tour. Head up in to the surrounding mountains for breathtaking views of the Cathedral, Lopez and Otto Mountain peaks before descending to Lake Nahuel Huapi and Lake Moreno. A visit to Cerro Campanario with a chairlift up gives you one of the most spectacular views of the area.
Breakfast
Hotel Cacique Inacayal- Standard Room

Day 4: Isla Victoria
After breakfast at hotel, depart for a full-day tour to Isla Victoria and Arrayanes with an English-speaking guide. The trip begins at Puerto Panuelo located on the Lao Llao Peninsula on Lake Nahuel Huapi. The island is about 11 km away and the boat trip will take about 30 minutes. All the way to Puerto Anchorena you will be awed by the color of the water, the Andean peaks and the abundant vegetation.

Once on the island, our suggestion is to spend time trekking it at your own pace. The island of Isla Victoria is thought to have been inhabited for thousands of years. You can see proof of this from the smoke stained caves and the rupestrian paintings. The island is 20 km long and 4 km wide. From Isla Victoria you continue the trip by boat towards Puerto Quetrihué, located on the south of the peninsula that bears the same name. This trip also takes about 30 minutes and takes you to visit the world famous Myrtle Forest, a unique forest declared a Natural Reserve and Monument.
Breakfast
Hotel Cacique Inacayal- Standard Room

Day 5: Bariloche- Buenos Aires- Iguazu Falls
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bariloche Airport for scheduled flight to Iguazú (via Buenos Aires.) NOTE: Flight to Iguazú Falls is not included. When you arrive in Iguazú, you will be met and driven to your hotel for check-in.

You will be confirmed for two nights at La Aldea de la Selva Lodge & Spa in a Standard Room, including breakfast. No matter what your interests are, La Aldea de la Selva Lodge offers the lifestyle you naturally prefer. Relaxing, hiking down the rainforest trails, being in contact with the wildlife, daring to the adventure of rappelling in the canopies or simply discovering new aspects of cooking hand in hand with our chef. Staying at La Aldea de la Selva Lodge means getting embarked on a memorable voyage through the local culture.
All the materials used to build the Lodge have been made by local and regional manpower. The rooms are immersed in the Parana Rainforest, allowing direct contact with nature, surrounded by the highest comfort. All rooms feature a private balcony overlooking the forest.

Located near the junction of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, Iguazú Falls (pronounced eeh-gwa-SUE) is a must-see: It may be the greatest waterfall in the world. There are 275 cataracts in all, stretching 2 miles from bank to bank and reaching a height of 300 ft. The falls, on the Parana River, are best seen October-December and March-May.

Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.
Breakfast
La Aldea de la Selva Lodge & Spa- Standard Room

Day 6: Iguazu Falls
Enjoy a full day privately guided visit to Iguazú National Park.

Walk along the upper and lower trails around the spectacular Iguazú Falls, admiring the whole system of more than 270 different falls. Visit Devil’s Throat, the main fall of the Iguazú system, where you will see many species of wildlife such as toucans, parakeets, coatis, capuchin monkeys and several species of tropical butterflies.

Included in your adventure experience is a 4X4 ride through the jungle, following the Yacaratia path to Puerto Macuco- about 4 miles. Navigate three miles through the lower Iguazú River on high-speed inflatable boats, crossing 1 mile of rapids and enjoy the cascades as the boat gets into Devil’s Throat Canyon, approaching the waterfall to finish the adventure in front of San Martin Island. Approximate time: 65 minutes.
Breakfast
La Aldea de la Selva Lodge & Spa- Standard Room

Day 7: Iguazu Falls- Buenos Aires- Depart
The morning is at leisure to return to the falls on your own. Later, you will be driven to Iguazú airport for flight to Buenos Aires. NOTE: Flight to Buenos Aires is not included.

On Arrival in Buenos Aires, you are met and transferred to Ezeiza International Airport to board your departing flight.
Breakfast

Departure Dates

Depart any day! Contact an iExplore Adventure Consultant for details.

Prices

2010 Prices:

May 1 to September 30:
$1,695 per person double occupancy.
$1,495 per person double occupancy based on four people traveling together.
$2,595 solo traveler.
$550 single room supplement.

October 1 to December 15:
$1,595 per person double occupancy.
$1,395 per person double occupancy based on four people traveling together.
$2,775 solo traveler.
$575 single room supplement.

Prices for your dates of travel may vary- please contact iExplore for an exact quote. Quoted prices are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of April, 2010. iExplore reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes received after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. iExplore is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any package.

Included
· Two nights in Buenos Aires at the Etoile Hotel in a Standard room including breakfast.
· Two nights in Bariloche at the Cacique Inacayal Hotel in a Standard room, including breakfast.
· Two nights in Iguazú at La Aldea de la Selva Lodge in a Standard room including breakfast.
· All transfers on a private basis as per the itinerary.
· City tour in Buenos Aires on a private basis.
· Dinner and Tango Show at Esquina Carlos Gardel with all beverages and shared transfers to and from.
· “Circuito Chico” sightseeing on a private basis.
· Isla Victoria excursion on a shared basis with private transfers.
· Iguazú Falls Argentinean side excursion on a private basis and “Grand Adventure” Experience.
· Internal taxes.

Not included:
· International Air and taxes.
· National Park entrance tickets.
· Gratuities.
· Cost of a visa, if necessary.
· Domestic flights: Buenos Aires/ Bariloche/Buenos Aires/Iguazú/Buenos Aires (currently $752 per person, subject to change).
· Airport taxes.
· Travel insurance

Effective December 28, 2009, a Reciprocity Fee will go into effect for passengers with Australian, Canadian or USA passports. Upon arrival at Ezeiza Buenos Aires International Airport, travelers are required to pay a reciprocity fee on entry into Argentina. Fees fro Australians are US $100, Canadians US $70 and USA is $131. Payment in US Dollars or major credit cards are accepted.

These trips are priced assuming two travelers. Surcharges for solo travelers and discounts for groups, if any, will be applied. Prices assume itinerary is purchased "as is". Minor changes to hotels or hotel add-ons to the beginning or the end of the existing itinerary can be made at no extra charge. Any customization requiring us to start with a new base itinerary will require a non-refundable upfront planning fee of $250 that is creditable towards the final trip price.

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