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Combining Uruguay with Argentina is the perfect idea to get a taste of both countries. Uruguay is like the younger sibling of Argentina, so many similarities, yet two very different personalities. Plus it is so easy to cross from one country to the other, a fast ferry ride between them makes this holiday combination simply unmissable!

This itinerary is here to inspire you as all of our holidays are tailor-made to suit you. We’re happy to add or subtract days, change hotels, and adjust as you see fit. To learn more about this holiday to Argentina with teenagers, give us a call at UK 020 7112 0019 or email argentina@fleewinter.com to start planning your own bespoke holiday for your family.

 

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Buenos Aires

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 the Casasur Palermo hotel. You will spend 3 nights here with daily breakfast.

We have nothing planned for the rest of the day so you can get accustomed to your new surroundings.

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Day 2 - Private city tour

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 places in the city including La Casa Rosada and La Boca.

Day 3 - Tango show and dinner

In the capital of tango you simply cannot miss a live show! You will go to El Querandi and to accompany the dance we have included a three course dinner.

Private return transfers to the venue are also included.

Day 4 - Fly to Iguazu

Today you will fly to Puerto Iguazu in Misiones, another completely different part of the country. On arrival a private car with guide will be waiting for you and before checking into your hotel in the jungle, you will go on a guided tour of the Brazilian falls – the tour is around 2 hours.

Afterwards, you will be driven to your accommodation, Iru Mercure Iguazu in a standard room with breakfast for two nights.

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Day 5 - Argentina side of the falls

To experience fully the Iguazu falls you have to visit the national park from both sides, Brazil and Argentina. So today you will conclude your visit of the majestic falls by  going on a privately guided tour of Argentinian falls.

You will start by exploring 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 footwear.

Day 6 - Flight to Buenos Aires

A domestic flight will take you back to Buenos Aires for one night before your adventure in Iruguay.

Accommodation at Mio Buenos Aires in an executive room with breakfast.

All private transfers are included.

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Day 7 - Ferry to Colonia

Today is an exciting day as you will cross over the Rio de la Plata to Colonia de Sacramento, the charming colonial town in Uruguay.

We have included all private transfers and the fast ferry, so the crossing should only be 1 hour 20 minutes. Once arrived you will be met by a guide and will go on walking tour of Colonia discovering its colonial heritage and beauty.

Accommodation at Charco hotel in a Senior room with breakfast for one night.

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Day 8 - Drive to Montevideo

Today a private car with driver only will take you to Montevideo, one of South America’s friendliest capitals!

Once arrived, you can check in at Alma Historica Boutique Hotel in a classic room with daily breakfast for 2 nights. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

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Day 9 - Full day tour of Montevideo

Go on a 360 degrees discovery of Uruguay’s capital! You will visit both the old and modern parts of the city.

In the morning, a private guide will walk you through the history of the old town before a visit to the different neighbourhoods that arose when the city’s walls were demolished in the early 1800s.

In between the two tours, enjoy an included lunch at the Port Market, which is nowadays a vibrant market hall, with a huge variety of restaurants and typical Asado Grills. A perfect spot to enjoy lunch and get a taste of local life!

Day 10 - Ferry to Buenos Aires

After enjoying a few days in Uruguay and getting a taste of this charming country, a private car will drive you to the port where you will board the fast ferry to Buenos Aires – approximately 2 1/2 journey.

Once arrived, a private guide will welcome you back to Argentina and you will be driven in a private vehicle to an estancia in the outskirts of the capital.

Check in at estancia Puesto Viejo in a standard room for two nights with full board.

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Day 11 - Relax in your surroundings

The estancias in the pampas near Buenos Aires are the perfect place to relax after a busy holiday.

Your estancia has only 10 rooms and 220 hectares of land. You can choose to either sit idle or rent some bikes to explore or do horseback riding. You can also enquire for other activities to do. Whatever you decide, make the most of your time in this idyllic surroundings.

Day 12 - Departure

Bye bye Argentina and Uruguay! Time to go back home with plenty of wonderful memories.

Today, a private car will drive you to Ezeiza airport for your flight home.

DETAILS -

This itinerary costs from £4,244 per person B&B – unless specified otherwise – and is based on two adults sharing a room throughout.  The price includes all transfers, tours, any other meals if mentioned, 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.

What's included?

INCLUDED:
  • Prices start from £4,224 per person based on 2 adults travelling
  • Accommodation on B&B basis
  • Any other meals mentioned
  • Transfers in private vehicle
  • Ferry tickets as mentioned
  • All excursions and activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Internal flights
  • All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
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Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, Argentina's cosmopolitan capital, you'll find graceful plazas, tango shows, melancholic melodies, historic buildings reflecting European grandeur, trendy bars, nightlife every night of the week, steak dinners, an emerging art scene and a Latin flair.
There is so much to do and see that you could spend weeks in "the Paris of South America" but to catch the highlights, we recommend at least 3 days in this exciting city.
Las Cataratas de Iguazú
The spectacular Iguazu Falls are located within the Iguazu Falls National Park on the Northern border of the Province of Misiones. This series of 275 waterfalls is at the heart of the Paranaense Rainforest, where the Argentine, Brazil and Paraguay borders meet, and where the cities of Puerto Iguazu (Argentina), Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) face each other.
We recommend at least 2 nights in Puerto Iguazu so you can visit both sides of the falls. They are very different and both are jaw-dropping.
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
Perito Moreno is one of the highlights of Argentina. This vast glacier is located in the Parque Nacional Las Glaciares, close to the town of El Calafate. Whether you watch its huge ice blocks collapsing into the lake from the viewing platform or take a hiking tour on the glacier itself finishing at the only bar in the world where the ice is older than the whiskey, the glacier's scale and shades of white and blue will leave you speechless.
We recommend at least 2-3 nights in El Calafate, the gateway to the National Park.
Mendoza
Mendoza is famous for its Malbec wine and vineyards in a spectacular setting, but there is so much more to enjoy. From white water rafting, fly fishing for trout, horseback riding in the Andes at sunrise, biking through the vineyards, to climbing Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America, there are plenty of ways to experience this region. We recommend at least 3 nights in Mendoza.
Salta "La Linda"
Set at the foothills of the Andes mountain range, Salta is at an elevation of 1,152m. The city's architecture is spectacular and you can see the influences from bordering Bolivia, Paraguay and Chile. While it's worth spending at least one or two nights in Salta, build in time for the surrounding area. Take a day tour to El Cafayate and marvel at the unique mountain formations and desert colours on the way, or an overnight tour to Cachi in the Calchaquí Valley, known for its adobe houses and white colonial buildings, surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
Peninsula de Valdes
The Peninsula de Valdes, a nature reserve in Northern Patagonia, is best known for whales, sea lions and elephant seals. Probably the largest draw are the Southern Right Whales (Ballena Austral) that come to take shelter in the natural bays of the peninsula between June and November. We recommend spending at least two to three nights in Puerto Madryn, the gateway to the peninsula.
Bariloche and the Lake District
San Carlos de Bariloche, simply known as Bariloche, is situated in the foothills of the Andes and is Argentina's most popular destination for skiing and hiking. Its ever-present views of the glacial lake Nahuel Huapi are spectacular, but the area is also a foodie hub, well known for its traditional asados (BBQs), choloatiers and micro breweries.
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is the capital of the Tierra del Fuego area in the southernmost tip of South America, often nicknamed the “End of the World.” Nestled between snow-capped Andean mountains and the shores of the Beagle Channel, it is an adventure hub where guests can visit national parks, kayak and hike, crab fish, visit penguins or explore old shipwrecks. In the winter, you'll find the world's southernmost ski resort, Cerro Castor.

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