Argentina Explored inc Buenos Aires,  Iguazu Falls, Salta and the Andean North. 

This is the trip for vibrant city lovers, but with a taste of nature at its most awe inspiring, (Iguazu falls and exploration of the Andean north).
On this trip we get into the Argentine way, with late starts to the day, think sleep ins and 10-11 starts (in the city) we dine with the locals at 9-10 pm and get to enjoy this city which comes to life at night. 

We dine together every evening and I take you to see the very best of the city for about 3-4 hours a day on my ''see the sights walks''. This is designed for mature boys, but there will be a lot of walking, so a certain level of on your feet fitness is required. There are surprises and treats along the way, but that a secret. Be assured you will see all the major sights but the order we do them in will be weather dependant and the great thing on this trip is we have the time to be little flexible.

Day 1-5 (5 nights)
We start in Buenos Aires, the cultural heart of Argentina, "faded grandeur" is how I would describe this city, which remains one of my all-time favourite travel destinations. There is Tango, Art, great food and wine, and of course one of Latin America's most vibrant nightlife cities. We stay in the San Telmo district to discover the heart of tango and bohemian life, in this old historic part of the city from where everything is easily accessible.

There is time in Buenos Aires to head off exploring your own interests, like the art galleries, architecture, Gay district etc either on your own, or join me for my daily exploring through, San Telmo, La Boca, Palermo and Plaza de Mayo. We visit Evita's resting place, and explore the new city of Puerto Madero.

Day 6-7 (2 nights)
From Buenos Aires we fly to Iguazu Falls arguably the world’s most spectacular waterfall (site for the movie the Mission) exploring these awesome falls from both the Argentine (full day) and Brazilian (1/2 day) side. There are rain-forest walks and birds in abundance. a real jungle feel here.

Day 8-13 (6 nights)
Next we fly on to Salta in the foothills of the Andes with its Spanish Andean feel, great folk music and excellent food tradition. Salta will be our base to explore this fascinating region. We will tour north to see the "High Alta" and the "Salinas Grandes'', spending 2 nights in the wonderful town of Purmamarca and the "hills of seven colours" before returning back to our base in Salta.  

Day 14
We have a leisurely start to the morning before transferring back to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires connecting on to your home country.

Most flights to BA from Ozi, NZ, USA and Europe are overnight 

All accommodation is comfortable local 3+ star hotels, with the X factor, as always with our trips the accommodation is central to the interesting parts of the town, where you can walk out and go exploring from your room without the need to take transport.

Preparation

Learning a few words of Spanish will help you enjoy your trip a great deal more (I only know a few words but it sure helps, yes don't expect me to speak Spanish, I don't but I do no the city well and how the country works). All hotels will have English speaking staff.

Accommodation if you are travelling alone and happy to share, we can find you a roommate. For those who twin share and get lucky the "love'' hotel is just a few blocks away so always a solution in Latin countries where most live in the family home. Alternatively if you snore or like your own space I have negotiated some very reasonable room rates for a small single supplement.

Proposed dates October 10th - 24th 2020
Starts in Buenos Aires (BUE) and finishes Salta (SAL) 
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A 14 day  highlights of Argentina.
8-10 people Max so get your interest form in asap as this trip filled up months in advance in 2017 when we last ran it.

This trip will be hosted by:  Richard
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Highlights

• Buenos Aires the ''Paris of South America'', with its wonderful buildings, art, restaurants, beautiful people and amazing steaks.
• Introduction private tour of the city
• Recoletta cemetery
• Casa Rosara
• Visit the amazing B Aires Opera house
• Tango dinner and show
• Walking historic tour of San Telmo
• Visit La Boca district
• Iguazu Falls one of the world's great natural wonders, which we explore from both the Brazilian and Argentinian side.
• Salta, high in the Andes, set in spectacular scenery  and our base for exploring the high Andean landscapes .
• World's best steaks and some very fine red wine.
• We enjoy the art of ''slow travel'' staying in most places an average of 2-3 nights, this is no backpacker road trip. Enjoy the Latin atmosphere.

Includes :-

• 13 night's accommodation including breakfast. 
• High Tea surprise somewhere fab-u-lass
• Visit to the Opera house
• 2 group dinners.
• Private taxi to see the Brazil side of the falls
• All private land transport with our group
• National park entry fee on Brazilian side (I include this to save everyone having to change money at the border) 
• Hotel to airport transfers to and from our Iguazu flights at both ends as well as in Salta.
• ​Touring of the high Alta and salt flats on our 3 day tour out of Salta.

Plus of course daily help and suggestions from Richard 

Not Included

• Visa fee (if any) most nationalities are free, Americans and Australians need to check status of reciprocity fee for both Brazil and Argentina.
• Airfare  - from your country to Buenos Aires and out of Salta 
• Internal Airfare AEP-IGR-SLA (Airfares change all the time but allow U$295 for this, earlier you book the cheaper) 
• Drinks and meals other than above inclusions
• Personal spending money
• Entry fees to optional places like art galleries etc.

Cost estimate for Argentine 2020 are currently being negotiated. (Guideline U$3300 twin share)
Single rate available (Aprox $890) for those boys that snore, expect to entertain, or like their own space. (all hotels are Gay friendly though visitors may be asked to register at desk for safety) 

Payment can be made in AUD,GBP,NZD at the exchange on the day you pay, or via PayPal in USD, and you need to organise your own flights and travel insurance and visas if any.
Contact us to register interest and find out further information.

Due to the nature of Adventure travel and the prices of the resources on which it depends, the published price to join us on any trip is subject to change at any time, before or after booking confirmation, up to 60 days before the departure.