Argentine Tango 1

This is the trip for vibrant city lovers, but with a taste of nature at its most awe inspiring, (with our 2/3 days at Iguazu falls).
On this trip we get into the Argentine way, with late starts to the day (think sleep ins and 10-11 starts) we dine with the locals at 9-10 pm and get to enjoy this city which comes to life at night. Yes we will visit a couple of Argentinian Gay bars but be aware discos don't even open till 1 am and with most of us over 50 it takes stamina so we will save the night out until our last Friday 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''. So think total holiday not a boot camp ticking off sights, 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
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, take a day trip to Tegre on the coastal train, and explore the new city of Puerto Madero.

Day 6-7
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 abundabce. a real jungle feel here.

Day 8-10
We have a leisurely start to the morning before transferring back to the airport of our flight back to Buenos Aires for our final 2 nights, this Friday evening we stay up late having a end of trip meal together before hitting the gay nightlife in Palermo, this is a late one so Saturday is recovery and in afternoon a last chance for some shopping.

Most flights to BA from Ozi, NZ, USA and Europe are overnight and leave late evening so on the Sunday after checkout we leave our bags at the hotel and a lovely way to spend the last day is in Tigre where we head on the train for lunch and then pick up bags on the way back before heading to the airport. (also option to fly out late sat night if work on Monday)

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 taxi’s or 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.

October 19th - 28th 2018 
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A 10 day  highlights of Buenos Aires, inc Iguazu Falls designed to maximise 2 weekends and just a week off work.
8-10 people Max so get your interest form in asap as this trip filled up months in advance in 2016 when I 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 eye popping Gay night-life.
• Introduction private tour of the city
• Recoletta cemetery
• Tour of the Casa Rosara
• Walking historic tour of San Telmo
• Visit La Boca district
• Day trip to Tigre on the tran de la costa
• Tour of the city highlights inc La Boca
• Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay a UNESCO  heritage site (optional extra and weather dependant).

Includes :-

• 9 night's accommodation including breakfast. Inc 2 nights in Igauzu.
• 1 lunch you will remember for a long time
• High Tea surprise somewhere fab-u-lass
• 2 group dinners.
• Private taxi to see the Brazil side of the falls and to the Argentine side. (return at leisure on bus)
• 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.

Plus of course daily help and suggestions from Richard who will be with you all the trip on what to do and see.

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 Iguazu via Buenos Aires (buying a through fare to IGR is often the most cost effective thing to do, see your travel agent)  
• Drinks and meals other than above inclusions
• Personal spending money
• Entry fees if applicable to galleries etc.
• National Park fees for the falls Argentina​​ side
• Optional day trip to Colonia (Uruguay)​
• As everyone arrives and leaves on different flights, I will tell you how to take the official airport taxi to our meeting hotel, currently this is about U$37 Return per taxi so can split between whoever ends up on same flight.

Cost estimate for Argentine Tango 2018 is US$1895 pp Twin share for the 9 night 10 day trip. Single rate available those boys that snore, expect to entertain, or like their own space. (all hotels are Gay friendly though visitors maybe 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.