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This 9-night tour takes you across three of Argentina’s most iconic destinations. Walk the historic streets of Buenos Aires, experience local traditions and breathtaking landscapes in Salta, and ride the legendary Train to the Clouds through the Andes. Conclude your adventure at the powerful Iguazu Falls, exploring both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of this natural marvel. With guided excursions, local culture, and optional activities available throughout, this trip offers a balanced mix of exploration and leisure.
Welcome to Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital city of Argentina and one of South America’s most significant cities! Upon arriving at Ministro Pistarini International Airport, also known as Ezeiza, you’ll be ready to dive into the European charm of its architecture, rich history, lively tango scene, fantastic cuisine, and the warmth of the local people, affectionately called “Porteños.” You’ll spend 3 nights in this captivating city, with the first day set aside for relaxation. However, if you’re eager to start exploring right away, check out our optional tours listed below. We offer a range of activities suited to all types of travelers.
After breakfast, embark on a 4-hour city tour to experience the best of Buenos Aires. Known for its European influence, the city’s architecture reflects its rich past when Argentina was one of the world’s leading nations.
The tour includes stops at several iconic areas:
The tour will also take you through the neighborhoods of Recoleta, Palermo, and Puerto Madero—a revitalized dockside area known for its excellent gastronomy. Here, you can end your tour with a delightful lunch and savor local cuisine.
After the tour, enjoy the city at your leisure. Consider visiting the Colon Theatre with a Walking Tour or taking an excursion to the Tigre Delta. In the evening, optional activities include an exciting Tango Show or a Buenos Aires by Night tour before returning to your hotel to rest for the next day’s adventures. Check out our options below.
Following breakfast, we’ll head to the Pampas for a visit to a traditional estancia (farm). This classic excursion, often referred to as “Fiesta Gaucha,” offers a taste of local traditions. Enjoy a memorable “Asado Criollo” (barbecue), horse riding, and a traditional folklore show. After an included lunch, watch a gaucho demonstration with horse activities known as Carreras de Sortijas.
We’ll return to the hotel around 5 PM, giving you some free time to relax or explore optional activities listed below.
In the evening, you have more free time to choose from our available activities. Check out the options below.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your transfer to the local airport for your flight or to the pier for your next destination. For more details on optional excursions, see the list below.
Arrive in Salta, a key gateway to exploring the attractions of Argentina’s northwest. As one of the country’s major cities and the 7th most populous with around 600,000 residents, Salta is nestled in the Lerma Valley and serves as a hub for regional sightseeing. Known as “Salta la Linda” (“Salta the Beautiful”), the city is celebrated for its colonial architecture, friendly atmosphere, excellent weather, and stunning natural scenery.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy some free time to explore the city at your own pace. Feel free to add some of our optional activities listed below.
Today you’ll embark on an extraordinary full‑day excursion into the Andean Puna, combining scenic bus travel with the legendary Train to the Clouds. Beginning with a pickup in Salta city, you’ll depart by coach along Route 51 through picturesque towns like Campo Quijano and Gobernador Solá before reaching the rural settlement of El Alfarcito for a welcome breakfast. This rural dining experience features local infusions and regional appetizers prepared by community members. From there, the journey winds through the stunning Quebrada de las Cuevas and the Muñano plain, arriving at San Antonio de los Cobres, where the train adventure begins
Board the train for the iconic ascent to Viaducto La Polvorilla, reaching approximately 4,220 m above sea level, offering expansive vistas across arid plateaus and mountain ranges. Upon arrival, take part in the flag‑raising ceremony, then enjoy about 30 minutes at the viaduct for photos and exploration, surrounded by one of the highest railway landmarks in the world. The return trip follows the same scenic route in reverse.
After breakfast, you have free time to choose from a variety of activities, ranging from adventurous experiences to traditional options like the Train to the Clouds (check the calendar for availability), Cachi, Cafayate Wine Country, and more. Explore our optional activities below.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your transfer to the airport or bus station if you are continuing to Chile. If time permits, consider adding an optional activity before your transfer. Check the available options below.
Arrive at Iguazu (Puerto Iguazu or Foz do Iguaçu, depending on your flight). Welcome to one of South America’s most incredible natural wonders! Iguazu Falls, recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must-see when visiting Argentina or Brazil.
Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in and some well-deserved rest. Enjoy your free time—relax by the pool or explore the city at your leisure.
After breakfast, get ready for an unforgettable excursion! Iguazu Falls is a truly unique destination, brimming with natural beauty. A guide will transfer you to Parque Nacional Iguazu on the Argentine side of the falls. The park features up to 8 kilometers of trails to explore, including three main circuits: the Upper Circuit, the Lower Circuit, and the trail to the magnificent Devil’s Throat, complete with the Ecological Train of the Jungle. The Devil’s Throat, with its 80-meter high waterfalls cascading into a narrow gorge, boasts the largest flow of any waterfall in the world—an awe-inspiring sight!
You can also choose from a variety of optional activities. See the options below for more details. After your park visit, you’ll return to the hotel.
After breakfast, we’ll head to the Brazilian side of the falls. Parque Nacional do Iguaçu offers a different perspective with a scenic bus ride through the jungle and a stunning panoramic view of the falls from a 1,500-meter trail and an elevator. The views are spectacular, so be sure to have your camera ready for countless unforgettable photos!
This half-day tour can be combined with optional activities such as a visit to Parque Das Aves (Bird Park) or the Itaipu Dam. You can also add some adventure activities to your visit. Check out the options below.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time before your transfer to the local airport for your flight to the next destination.
EL CALAFATE EXTENSION!
Enjoy El Calafate, gate to the incredible Perito Moreno and many glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park. This area is one of the highlights in Patagonia and Argentina.
DAY 1 – Welcome to El Calafate. Free time
DAY 2 – Visit to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier. You can add a minitrekking to walk over the ice of the glacier
DAY 3 – Choose from some good options to navigate the Argentino Lake in Los Glaciares National Park and enjoy different glaciers!
DAY 4 – Good bye El Calafate!
RIO DE JANEIRO EXTENSION!
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most amazing cities in South America, where you can enjoy incredible views of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the Sugar Loaf, the Corcovado, and Christ the Redeemer, and more!
DAY 1 – Arrival in Rio de Janeiro!
DAY 2 – City Tour Rio visiting Sugar Loaf and famous beaches
DAY 3 – Visit Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca Forest
DAY 4 – Goodbye Rio!
