From the nation’s sophisticated capital Buenos Aires to the rustic working estancias that dot the Pampas, Argentina offers a kaleidoscope of experiences and landscapes in an area ten times the size of the British Isles. The tremendous power of the waterfalls at Iguazu and the surrounding subtropical rainforests seem a world away from the serene lake district of Bariloche and the rugged glacial beauty of Patagonia. Like most Latin Americans, the people of Argentina are friendly and welcoming and also passionate about their country.
Buenos Aires & Cordoba
Argentina’s elegant capital is the gateway for many Antarctic bound travellers into the country. Situated on the banks of the Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires offers a blend of European style with a strong Latino beat – this is, after all, where tango was born. Café culture, shopping malls and chic restaurants blend with the more traditional elements of the city, the market stalls, coloured houses and street performers. Beyond the city, the wide-open plains of the pampas stretch across the Central region to the forest hills of Cordoba, the home of the Argentine cowboy, the Gaucho. Traditional estancias warmly welcome visitors keen to discover the fertile valleys on horseback or simply looking for a relaxing retreat.
Buenos Aires & Traditional Estancias | Oct-Mar | Variable DuratonWith many international flights connecting through Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital city is an ideal place to break your journey. We are able to offer a range of accommodation from centrally located tourist class hotels to boutique properties across the city.
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Shared by both Argentina and Brazil, the immense waterfalls of Iguazu comprise 250 separate falls across a distance of 2 km. Subtropical forest forms a dense emerald backdrop and teems with exotic animals, birds and insects. Excellent eco-adventure jungle lodges provide the ideal base from which to explore this wildlife-rich area. Over 350 species of bird and animal can be found in the Esteros del Ibera wetlands.
Ibera Wetlands Safari | Oct-Mar | 4 DaysArgentina’s Esteros del Ibera are the second-largest wetlands in south America, in the Corrientes province. Covering an area of 13,000 km2, the Esteros consist of lakes, esteros (marshes), streams and floating islands. Boat trips afford fantastic opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Full DetailsWaterfalls & Rainforest | Oct-Mar | 6 DaysIguazu’s National Park boasts a thundering 250 separate falls which straddle 2km in length between Argentina and neighbouring Brazil, making a truly dramatic spectacle.
Full DetailsThe Lake District and Argentine Patagonia
The Andean Cordillera is Argentina’s Lake District, where striking mountains overlook emerald forests and mirror lakes. The picturesque resort of San Carlos de Bariloche rests within the Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi alongside the lake of the same name. Stretching from the fertile north of the Rio Negro valley to the ‘Fin del Mundo’ at Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia enchants and enthrals, offering breathtaking vistas and abundance of wildlife. The deep crevasses and vibrant blue hues of the vast Perito Moreno Glacier can be experienced on ‘mini’ treks or for those looking for a real challenge by an awe-inspiring expedition on the Fitzroy glacier.
Waterfalls & Rainforest | Oct-Mar | 7 DaysThe Perito Moreno glacier is a stunning 5km long wall of jagged blue ice spilling from the South Patagonian Icefield into Lake Argentino, within Los Glaciares National Park. The nearby town of El Calafate provides the perfect base from which to explore and is conveniently just over an hour’s flight from Ushuaia.
Full DetailsAdventure in Tierra Del Fuego | Oct-Mar | 4 DaysMany of our Antarctic voyages start and end at the world’s most southerly city of Ushuaia, bordered by Tierra del Fuego National Park, making an additional few nights here an ideal opportunity to discover this dramatic setting at the ‘fin del mundo’ on the doorstep of Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Full DetailsValdes Peninsula Wildlife Experience| Oct-Mar | 4 DaysThe UNESCO World Heritage site of the Valdes Peninsula is a must-see for all marine wildlife enthusiasts.
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