This itinerary is the ultimate wildlife experience in Argentina. It combines two of the best places in the country for birdwatching, and spotting land and marine wildlife. It is a must if you love nature and off the beaten path regions. This is a hidden Argentina holiday to places that are remote and less visited.
You will have to be patient, as the Ibera in particular, is not easy to reach. In the itinerary we suggest a long transfer from Iguazu to your estancia, other options include a domestic flight combined to a private one. The logistics will depend on your preference and budget.
This holiday is best taken between June and December, which is the whales season in Patagonia and a good time to visit the Ibera – although Sept to Nov will bring more rain to the wetlands. If you have time, we suggest extending your stay and add a few nights at Bahia Bustamante Lodge, further south from Peninsula Valdes, and even more remote and fascinating corner of the country.
Welcome to the ‘Paris of Latin America’. Upon arrival at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza Airport, you will be greeted by one of our English speaking guides who will privately escort you to your hotel in Palermo. We have chosen a beautifully romantic hotel in this lovely area of the city. Accommodation at Casasur Palermo in an executive room with breakfast for 3 nights.
Enjoy a 5 hours tour of beautiful Buenos Aires! You will have a private car with driver and English speaking guide at your disposal. You will visit the most iconic sites and also areas of the city. Marvel at the coloured houses of La Boca and walk the markets in charming San Telmo.
In the evening, enjoy a live tango show at one of the most intimate and exclusive venues in the city! Private return transfers are included as well as a three course dinner.
Spend today as you wish.
Maybe you will want to go back to some of the areas you saw yesterday during the tour. You can use the Subte, Buenos Aires’s underground service, take a taxi as they are quite inexpensive or why not go around by bike?
Today you will fly to Puerto Iguazu in Misiones, a completely different part of the country where you will witness a great spectacle of nature. When you land, a private car with English speaking guide will be waiting for and before checking into your hotel, you will visit the Brazilian side of the falls – tour is about 2 hours.
Accommodation at Iru Mercure in a standard room with breakfast for two nights. All transfers are included on a private basis.
To experience fully the Iguazu falls you have to visit the national park from both sides, Brazil and Argentina. Today, you will explore the falls from a more intimate perspective, walking along the trails that run along the edge of the falls in Argentina. You can also add a boat tour to get really close! This is optional, ask us if you want to add it.
The tour will be around 5 to 6 hours, so wear comfortable clothing and you will be privately guided by an English speaking guide throughout.
Today in the morning a private car will pick you up from your accommodation in Iguazu to start the journey to the Ibera. The transfer is about 9 hours, but you will have several stops along the way to stretch your legs.
Once arrived, you will check in Rincon del Socorros where you will spend the next 3 nights in a standard room with full board. The estancias offers plenty of wildlife activities that you can book directly there.
The estancia offers a plethora of tours and activities, from wildlife explorations to also cultural excursions.
Fauna sightseeing can be in the day and also in the night, you can do horse riding or outings by boat and canoe. Whatever you decide to do, please note that some activities will be weather and time of year dependent.
Today a private car will drive you to Posadas airport, where you will board a flight to Buenos Aires. Once landed a private transfer will drive you to Mio Buenos Aires, a boutique hotel in the Palermo area of the capital.
You will spend here one night in an executive room with breakfast.
Your Argentina wildlife adventure continues today as you travel to northern Patagonia and to marine haven that is Peninsula Valdes.
You will catch a domestic flight to Trelew and we have included a 4×4 rental car. This is the most cost effective way to explore the peninsula. If you prefer not to self-drive, let us know, and we can add private transfers instead.
Accommodation is at Oceano Patagonia in a studio suite for 3 nights.
You have two full days to explore the region and sightseeing the wildlife of the area.
We are suggesting a whale watching tour, which is a must in the right season, and a kayak experience in the gulf of San Lorenzo where you will be able to spot sea lions, penguins, and dolphins.
Today you will drive back to Trelew airport at a suitable time to drop off the rental car and board your flight back to Buenos Aires for the last night of this epic adventure to some of the country’s most remote corners.
So many wonderful sights and memories and things to talk about on this last day in Argentina! Once you arrive in the capital the day is free for you to spend as you wish. All private transfers are included
Time to wave goodbye to Argentina. A private transfer will take you to the airport for your international flight back home.
This itinerary costs from £4,919 per person B&B or Full Board where mentioned, and is based on two people sharing accommodation and services. The price includes all transfers, tours as per the itinerary, any other meals if mentioned, all entrance fees and domestic flights. It does not include international flights.
International flights tend to cost between £700 and £900 per person return if booked well in advance – do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.
Please note: the whales season in Peninsula Valdes is from June to December approximately.
Do you fancy having a chat about Argentina wildlife: Ibera wetlands and Peninsula Valdes? Personally, it's one of our favourite things to talk about.