Contrasts of Argentina

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This packed two week adventurous tour takes you through some of Argentina’s most beautiful and diverse landscapes. You’ll start your tour in Argentina’s never-sleeping capital city of Buenos Aires before heading right down into Patagonia to Ushuaia on the island of Tierra del Fuego which is located just at the End of the World. From there you’ll fly to El Cal...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Watch a tango show in an authentic Art Nouveau theater.
    • Go trekking and sailing at the End of the World.
    • Observe the majestic glaciers of the Patagonia.
    • Witness the immensity of the amazing Iguazú Falls.
    • Take a deep breath while driving through high-altitude Andean landscapes in the north.

What's this trip about?

    This packed two week adventurous tour takes you through some of Argentina’s most beautiful and diverse landscapes. You’ll start your tour in Argentina’s never-sleeping capital city of Buenos Aires before heading right down into Patagonia to Ushuaia on the island of Tierra del Fuego which is located just at the End of the World. From there you’ll fly to El Calafate, the door to the stunning landscapes of the Patagonian Glacier National Park before heading north to the amazing Iguazú Falls on the borders of Brazil and Paraguay. You’ll continue your Argentina odyssey exploring the colorful landscapes and native cultures around Salta and Jujuy in Argentina’s northern desert region. Experience the stunning contrasts and beauty of Argentina on the  Argentina Odyssey tour from Tangol – experts in Argentina tours.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBUENOS AIRES (AR) Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires.
End CityEzeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires.

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina

Attractions

  • Buenos Aires
  • El Calafate
  • Iguazu Falls
  • Iguazu National Park
  • Los Glaciares National Park
  • Ushuaia

Activities

  • Hiking
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Nights of accommodation in selected hotel in a standard room with breakfast included
    • Excursions & transfers detailed in the program.
    • Taxes.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Argentina
Buenos Aires Arrival at the International Airport of Argentina, we will be waiting for you there to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free, you can rest and enjoy the hotel services or explore the city on your own. We recommend you to visit Recoleta Cemetery, a beautiful historical site surrounded by parks and cafes, on weekends there is a craft fair!

Day 2: Exploring the "Paris of South America"
Buenos Aires After breakfast, we will go to explore Buenos Aires on foot or we can also do it by bike. We'll get to know the most important buildings and neighborhoods in the capital. We will visit the obelisk, La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta and Palermo. In the evening, we're going to one of the more traditional tango shows. Dinner and wine are included.

Day 3: Flight to the End of the World
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Ushuaia (not included), in the southern tip of Patagonia. Ushuaia is known as the city of the end of the world. It is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel and is an island surrounded ...
Day 4: The Land of Fire
Around Ushuaia After breakfast, we propose to discover the nature that lives in Tierra del Fuego National Park. With our specialized guides you will know in detail all the secrets of this paradise of mountains, lakes and fresh water rivers. This day we will walk through the forest and then we will do canoes to the Lapataia bay.

Day 5: Lakes Off-Road
Around Ushuaia The Lakes off-Road tour is a fun, intense and enjoyable way to discover the secrets behind the Andes. Far from being a conventional excursion, you will be able to enjoy and have fun on roads where it is only possible to enter our all-terrain trucks. We will enjoy the beauty of Escondido Lake and Fagnano.

Day 6: Flight to the glaciers
Ushuaia to El Calafate Breakfast. Transfer from the Hotel to the airport to take your flight to El Calafate (not included) After your arrival, transfer to your hotel. Free day to tour the village on your own. El Calafate is a town near Lake Argentino, one of the largest and most impressive in Patagonia, Argentina.

Day 7: The Perito Moreno Glacier
El Calafate One of the most interesting activities is to do the trekking (minitrekking) on the Perito Moreno Glacier. The bus takes us to the port, after a short navigation we get together to put on our crampons and start walking on top of the glacier. This activity is s...
Day 8: Patagonia at your fingertips
Around El Calafate Breakfast. Free day to explore the beautiful scenery around the Los Glaciares National Park. There are several optional excursions you can take on this day. Like sailing on Lake Argentina, with its huge icebergs. Another option is to visit a Patagonian...
Day 9: North to Iguazu
El Calafate to Iguazu Falls After breakfast at your hotel in El Calafate we will pick you up and take you to the airport to take your flight to Puerto Iguazu (not included). Puerto Iguazú is a small town near the spectacular Iguazú Falls. At the airport we will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Iguazu. The rest of the day is free.

Day 10: Exploring the falls
Iguazu Falls Breakfast. This day we will take you to visit the Iguazu National Park (Arg) where you will marvel at the waterfalls, rivers and jungle. The park has several trails that will take you through the jungle on footbridges built a few meters above the ground. These elevated walkways protect the natural habitat of wildlife and allow for spectacular views.

Day 11: Salta La Linda
Iguazu to Salta After breakfast we will pick you up to take you to the airport, where you will take your flight to Salta (not included). In Salta we will be waiting to take you to your hotel. The city of Salta known as "La Linda" due to its well-preserved colonial archit...
Day 12: The Road to the Clouds
Salta to Purmamarca This day we will take you on a 2-day tour, visiting the highlights of the northwest. First we will go by the path of the clouds, through the gorge of the bull to San Antonio de los Cobres, at the top of the puna. Then we will continue through the large salt flats and descend the Lipan slope to reach Purmamarca where we will spend the night.

Day 13: Exploring Northern Argentina
Purmamarca to Salta Breakfast. We will continue the journey through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, passing through several villages with their adobe houses and churches. At noon we will arrive at Humahuaca, a typical Andean colonial town, with narrow streets and adobe buildings. In this tour you will know the famous Cerro de los Siete Colores. Return to Salta

Day 14: Cafayate daytrip
Salta and Cafayate After breakfast we will look for you to start the full day visit to Cafayate. As we leave the city, heading south, we will pass through large tobacco plantations, then through a beautiful ravine with rocky formations resulting from water and wind erosi...
Day 15: Back to capital city
Salta to Buenos Aires Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires (not included) Upon your arrival at Aeroparque we will be waiting to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free, take advantage of it to do some shopping and take some souvenirs or just to go for a walk.

Day 16: Leaving Argentina
Buenos Aires After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel to take your flight home.

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Sep 2019

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights or plane tickets
    • National Park entrance.
    • Extras, food, drinks and services not detailed in the program
    • Personal expenses.
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Age Requirements
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Additional Information
PHYSICAL REQS.

Due to the degree of effort and difficulty that the tour presents (Calafate - Ushuaia), it is not advisable to:

  • Overweight people.
  • Expectant mothers.
  • People with diseases at risk of functional or organic deterioration during the march.
  • People with motor difficulties or disabilities.
  • People with cardiac or respiratory difficulties.
  • People in wheelchairs.
WHAT TO BRING?
  • In Iguazu, we recommend bringing a bathing suit or light clothing. Some people wear a waterproof jacket and a good idea would be a long sleeve as protection against sun and mosquito bites.
  • In Salta, we recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
  • Money for personal expenses.
  • Passport or some documentation that proves your identity.
 OTHER Not valid for special dates such as:
  • New Year´s Eve.
  • Carnival.
  • Holy Week.
  • Rates subject to change without prior notice.
  • For the Minitrekking tour in Calafate the maximum age allowed is 65.
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