Jewels of Northern Argentina

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore.

Spend your day exploring the highlights of Buenos Aires, starting with the Plaza de May to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo, or Old City Hall. Next, visit the most traditional neighborhood in Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial homes and cobblestone streets. After this, you will travel through the brightly colored neighborhood of La Boca, originally a refuge for early immigrants and artists. Continue on to Puerto Madero, the old port which now serves as a hub for exclusive eateries and residential areas. Later you will drive through the acres of wooded area in Palermo before finally visiting the Recoleta Cemetary. Spend some time walking through the cemetery of elaborate tombs before returning to your hotel for the remainder of the day at your leisure. (B)

Enjoy a final breakfast in Buenos Aires before taking your transfer to the airport for your flight to Mendoza (ticket not included). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in and the remainder of the day at your leisure in the wine capital of Argentina. (B)

Your day will be filled with the sublime flavors of Argentina’s world-class wines. Spend some time in Lujan de Cuyo, the land of Malbec, to experience this variety and other tremendous wines of the region. Visit some of the most important and prominent wineries of the region on an intimate exploration of this artful beverage. (B)

Spend a morning at leisure in Mendoza before being transferred to the airport for your flight to Salta (ticket not included). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the rest of the evening and dinner at your leisure. (B)

Explore the rugged surroundings of Salta, beginning with a visit to the village of Purmamarca to witness the natural wonder of the Seven Colored Hill. Spend some time in the local craft market in the main square before continuing toward the town of Tilcara to visit the Pucara ruins and the Archaeological Museum. Make sure you take advantage of the privileged views of La Pollera da la Coya Hill from the Capricorn Tropic. Next, visit Uquia and its church to see the Arcabuceros Angels paintings. You will arrive in Humahuaca around noon to visit the town’s church and, after some free time for an optional lunch, you’ll have the chance to see La Paleta del Pintor framing the town of Maimara. Continue on to San Salvador de Jujuy to visit the Flag Hall and the Cathedral. Finally, return to Salta through National Route Number 9, an area abundant with subtropical foliage. (B)

At the appropriate time, take your transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the remainder of the evening at your leisure in this tropical paradise. (B)

Your visit to the falls can be done through three circuits and on catwalks, best known as the Lower Path, the Higher Path and the Devil’s Throat Path. On the Lower Path, you will have great views of the rapids and falls from the front. The Higher Path will get your adrenaline pumping as you stand at the edge of the falls. This walk offers breathtaking sceneries from a cliff-point outlook and is less demanding physically. The Devil’s Throat Path takes you on a stroll along the catwalk, a winding path around the islands, which ends with large balconies offering unbeatable views. Spend some time exploring the different paths before returning to your hotel for the remainder of the evening at your leisure. (B)

The Brazilian Falls are located on the western side of the Parana State in Brazil. The park borders the Argentinian National Park and the mighty Iguassu River divides the two. Your tour will begin at the Visitor Center and will take you along the extended footbridges for spectacular views of the 275 falls that make up Iguassu. Once you’ve finished your walk, you will reach the panoramic elevator that will bring you to the bus depot to return to the Visitor Center. From here, you will be transferred to the airport in either Brazil or Argentina to board your return flight home. (B)