Luxury Argentina
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Overview
A tempting mix of breathtaking landscapes, luxury accommodation and delicious cuisine, Argentina is often described as the most ‘European’ country in South America and offers some of the luxury comforts you would find elsewhere in the world, albeit with a very Latin flare.
This extravagant trip begins in bustling Buenos Aires home to tango, a stunning collection of neoclassical architecture and arguably some of the world’s finest steak restaurants and wine ...
A tempting mix of breathtaking landscapes, luxury accommodation and delicious cuisine, Argentina is often described as the most ‘European’ country in South America and offers some of the luxury comforts you would find elsewhere in the world, albeit with a very Latin flare.
This extravagant trip begins in bustling Buenos Aires home to tango, a stunning collection of neoclassical architecture and arguably some of the world’s finest steak restaurants and wine bodegas. After a chance to enjoy its charmingly colourful neighbourhoods, favourite pastime of tango and experience gaucho (Argentine cowboy) culture at an exclusive ranch, you’ll then fly down to the jaw-dropping panoramas of Patagonia where you can spend your days hiking and navigating around it’s glacial lakes and snow-capped mountain peaks in style.
Then, make your way over to the hills and vineyards of Mendoza to sample some of the finest wines in the country, if not the world. Indulge in gourmet cuisine and relax at a deluxe wine lodge in the heart of the Andean foothills. This upscale adventure concludes at one of South America’s most high-end lodges near the iconic Iguazu Falls for the ultimate VIP treatment.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Suggested Itinerary
This is a suggested itinerary. Our experts have all travelled widely in the region and will be happy to tailor any of our itineraries to suit your tastes, or build a trip from scratch.
Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires
Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires
On arrival to Buenos Aires, you’ll be met at the airport by your personal guide and driver, ready to take you straight to one the city's most famous hotel. After a brief introduction to the country and explanation of your itinerary for the next two weeks, you’ll have some time to settle in and rest up after your international flight. Then later this evening, get ready for an apt start to this trip with your first evening of exquisite Argentine fare at an exclusive, closed-door restaurant. You’ll be met in the courtyard for an introduction and given a tour of the artwork displayed in the living room, before sitting down to a culinary journey of seven regional dishes each paired with a corresponding wine.
Day 2 Buenos Aires: Walking Tour & Tango Lesson
Day 2 Buenos Aires: Walking Tour & Tango Lesson
Your first day of sightseeing begins with a private walking tour of the charismatic and upbeat immigrant neighbourhoods of San Telmo and La Boca, the cradle of the country’s popular culture. Skipping facts and figures about government buildings you’ll instead hear stories of tango, art, football and food that fill the cobbled streets of San Telmo and its bustling market, and the colourful La Boca port and neighbourhood, home to impromptu street tango and the Junior Bocas football club. After getting a bit of a taste for tango in La Boca, you’ll then head to a local school for a one-hour class with a private tango instructor to teach you the basic steps and get you in the rhythm for the rest of your trip. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure to explore more of the city’s sights at your own pace and sample some of Buenos Aires’s lively restaurants, bars and cafes.
Day 3 Buenos Aires: Estancia Day & Lunch
Day 3 Buenos Aires: Estancia Day & Lunch
Drive out across the open pampas today and into gaucho territory to enjoy an authentic day in the countryside at an exclusive, luxury estancia. Upon arrival at the estancia, you'll enjoy a typical BBQ lunch and afternoon tea before some leisure time to enjoy the estancia's activities and facilities, which include a horse ride or horse-drawn carriage, local bowling, or use of the mountain bikes and outdoor swimming pool. Alternatively, you can simply relax and lounge around the beautiful grounds. This estancia also serves as the base for the international polo team and it is sometimes possible to watch practice sessions, or chukkas, on one of the two polo fields.
*For any experienced polo players, arrangements may be made if requested in advance.
Day 4 Buenos Aires - El Calafate - El Chalten
Day 4 Buenos Aires - El Calafate - El Chalten
Head back to the airport this morning for your flight south to the Patagonian town of El Calafate where, upon arrival, your local driver will be ready to transfer you past the smaller town of El Chalten, and deep within the Patagonian mountains. After a long but incredibly scenic drive and boat journey, you'll arrive at a remote lodge for something to eat and some time to settle into the stunning atmosphere – the view of Mount Fitz Roy from your bed never ceases to impress.
Day 5 El Chalten: Hiking in Remote Patagonia
Day 5 El Chalten: Hiking in Remote Patagonia
Enjoy a full day hiking in the country's outdoor capital, El Chalten, with not another soul around. Enjoy a packed lunch with one of the most incredible views. After being out for the day, dinner and drinks are served back at the lodge, before an evening to relax and rest in preparation for tomorrow's activities.
Day 6 El Chalten: Deep Patagonian Exploration
Day 6 El Chalten: Deep Patagonian Exploration
Another full day out to explore the striking natural playground that is Patagonia. Your local, outdoor guide will take via another route today for a chance to see some landscapes, and hopefully wildlife, not spotted yesterday.
Day 7 El Chalten - El Calafate
Day 7 El Chalten - El Calafate
Departing after breakfast, you’ll backtrack the journey here, taking a boat across the lake where your driver will be waiting to transfer you to the popular Patagonian entry town of El Calafate, approximately three-and-a-half hours further. With an afternoon arrival, you'll have the rest of the day to unwind from the last few high-impact days within the remote parts of the national park and enjoy luxury the lodge's facilities.
Day 8 El Calafate: Gourmet Glacier Cruise
Day 8 El Calafate: Gourmet Glacier Cruise
Today, you’ll skip the crowds at Perito Moreno glacier for a seat on the premium deck of a luxury gourmet cruise navigating the waters of the Los Glaciares National Park, whilst enjoying a sumptuous lunch with striking views of the surrounding glaciers on board.
Day 9 El Calafate - Bariloche
Day 9 El Calafate - Bariloche
Heading back to the airport after breakfast, you’ll take a direct flight to Bariloche, located in the country’s Lake District in northern Patagonia, where you'll meet your guide. During the arrival transfer, you’ll have an introductory tour of the town, sometimes likened to Switzerland for its chocolatiers and alpine architecture, as you drive through. A stop at Campanario Hill, long after the morning tourist groups have left, is the perfect introduction to the area’s renowned beauty.
Day 10 Bariloche: Private Boat Exploration
Day 10 Bariloche: Private Boat Exploration
Drive to the bay this morning to board a private boat to some lesser-visited areas of Bariloche’s huge Nahuel Huapi Lake. Navigating across the lake, surrounded by impressive landscapes of mountains and waterfalls, you’ll reach the other end and head ashore for a nature walk through dense Patagonian rainforest, along Frey Creek and to the beautiful Frey Waterfall. Then heading back to the beach, your guide will choose a peaceful spot for lunch, or if preferred lunch can be taken on board. After some time to relax and enjoy the fresh landscapes and air, you can navigate back to the port and your hotel.
Day 11 El Calafate - Mendoza
Day 11 El Calafate - Mendoza
A short flight this morning brings you to Mendoza, the country’s premier wine region. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your guide for a two-hour transfer to your accommodation. The hotel is set in an Argentine country house and winery on a lush, green vineyard estate in the Uco Valley desert with a few other wineries and the Andean foothills close by. The rest of the afternoon is left free to relax and lounge in the beautiful grounds until dinner.
Day 12 Mendoza: Argentinian Barbecue & Wine Tour
Day 12 Mendoza: Argentinian Barbecue & Wine Tour
After the morning at leisure to either relax by the peaceful pool after the last few days of activity, or continue the pace by hiking, biking or horseback riding in the grounds, you’ll be led to the vineyard to sit down to a romantic lunchtime asado (Argentinean barbecue), Casa De Uco-style, set up especially for you with a view of the surrounding snow-capped mountains. The meal is served with vegetables straight from the hotel’s garden and paired with a selection of their best wines. Following lunch, you’ll slowly be led through the estate and winery for a tour of the production process, before enjoying a further selection of wines in the tasting room.
Day 13 Mendoza - Iguazu
Day 13 Mendoza - Iguazu
Heading back to the airport, you’ll fly to Iguazu for your final stop on this classic, luxury tour of Argentina. Upon arrival, you’ll be driven through the steamy forests to your lodge nestled within dense tropical trees. The rest of the day is set aside to relax and unwind, making use of the facilities at the exclusive Awasi lodge.
Day 14 Iguazu: Explore the Atlantic Rainforest
Day 14 Iguazu: Explore the Atlantic Rainforest
With your private guide, one of the best in the region, you'll head out to the virtually untrodden areas of the rich Atlantic Rainforest to learn about the region's flora and fauna. These exclusive tours have been designed with the help of renowned biologists, currently available only with the guides at Awasi Lodge. Head back to the lodge for lunch, or simply take a premier picnic packed by the kitchen with you in your private chauffeured vehicle included at your disposal.
Day 15 Iguazu: Iconic Falls
Day 15 Iguazu: Iconic Falls
Available to only two hotels in the area, you'll be granted access to the national park before the Iguazu Waterfall gates open to the rest of the public. Exploring the park at this peaceful time in the morning, you'll find how busy the forest is at this time in the morning without the tourists, full of birdsong and butterflies floating around. Then, when it's time, being one of the first visitors for the day, you can enjoy a solitary moment of exhilaration at the falls' most thrilling site, the Devil's Throat, before flocks of tourists begin filing in. The rest of the day can be spent exploring the network of trails around the falls, or perhaps jumping in your car to head back to the hotel, Enjoy an exquisite dinner for your final evening in Argentina.
Day 16 Depart Iguazu
Day 16 Depart Iguazu
Today you’ll be taken to the airport in time for your departure flight where the team in Argentina bid you a farewell.
*Depending on the time of your international flight back home, tours and hotel nights can easily be tailored.
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Alvear Palace, Buenos Aires
A Buenos Aires institution, the opulent Alvear Palace is the city's premier hotel located close to the heart of the city in the upscale Recoleta district. Alvear has undergone many renovations to remain ahead of the pack with a beautiful spa, a large indoor pool and perhaps the most luxurious rooms in the city. Afternoon tea here is a highlight, for non-guests as well, but all menus at the multiple restaurants serve mouth-watering international cuisine. Guests can enjoy an exclusive selection of cigars at the Cigar Bar, as well as premium distilled drinks and the finest chocolates. The experience is grand and an impeccable butler service is available.
Eolo Lodge, El Calafate
Eolo is a boutique country lodge situated outside of the main town of El Calafate and built in a traditional Patagonian ranch fashion but with comfortable, modern luxuries making this a wonderfully remote place to stay where you really feel the sense of the wilds of Patagonia. There are 17 suites, each with different views of the Lago Argentino, La Anita valley, the Torres del Paine or the Rico branch. The rooms have warm, rustic décor; luxurious stone bathrooms; and central heating. There is a pool and sauna and a great restaurant plus many fantastic excursions with which to enjoy the surrounding countryside. Overall this is considered the most high-end option from which to experience El Calafate.
El Casco Art Hotel, Bariloche
Hotel El Casco is a lovely boutique property on the shores of the Nahuel Haupi Lake near Bariloche. This Art Hotel has just 33 rooms and suites, each individually decorated with paintings by local artists and all with views out to the lake and with en suite bathroom facilities. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, plasma television, wi-fi access and DVD players. The hotel also has a fantastic restaurant and wine bar with 180 degree views of the lake and also a health spa with an in-out heated pool, fully kitted out gym, sauna and steam room as well as massage treatments. This is a fantastic option in the Lake District, offering a high standard of accommodation and service to its guests.
Aguas Arriba Lodge, El Chalten
Aguas Arriba Lodge is only accessible by boat, located by Desert Lake in El Chalten - the national capital of trekking. It is a charming property where you can enjoy majestic views of the lake and the north faces of Mount. Fitz Roy, Mount. Torre and the Vespignani Glacier. The nearby trails pass through rivers, glaciers and forest and are largely unexplored so it is a special spot for hiking and fly fishing, particularly for those happy to journey this far to get away from the crowds in El Chalten. The six rustic, wooden rooms feature a simple design and necessities like ensuite bathrooms, heating and basic furniture. However it's their views of the lake and mountains that make them worth the price. Guest are served homemade meals at the on-site restaurant and the common living room has an incredibly scenic and cosy balcony, fireplace and (once again) panoramic views.
Casa De Uco, Mendoza
Casa de Uco is set on a lush green vineyard estate in the desert of Uco Valley, just under two hours’ drive south of Mendoza. There’s a smattering of wineries close by and Andean foothills to climb. There are sixteen elegantly designed rooms, including nine suites. Facilities include a spa offering vinotherapy and hydrotherapy treatments, sauna, steam room, outdoor pool, gym, tennis courts, stables, asado (barbecue) and games room. There are bikes to rent or you can hop on horseback to explore the vineyards. The hotel also boasts a fine dining restaurant and wine tasting bar.
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Accommodation listed here is intended as a guide only, to give you a taste of what we can do. Our experts can tailor any aspect of this itinerary and accommodation to suit your budget and tastes.
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When you book a trip with Wild Frontiers you are awarded points, which are based on the return distance from London to the arrival city of your trip. Points are awarded for all our holidays, including both our escorted group tours and tailor-made trips. When you accrue points, you will qualify for the following discounts on all future bookings:
| Blue | More than 10,000 points | 2.5% discount |
| Bronze | More than 30,000 points | 5% discount |
| Silver | More than 45,000 points | 7.5% discount |
| Gold | More than 60,000 points | 10% discount |
This itinerary is aimed to give you an idea of what we can offer. The price shown above is per person, based on two people travelling outside of peak periods. As this itinerary is only a suggestion and can be tailor-made to suit your interests and budget, your final price may differ.
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