Kings Ridge Christian School Boy’s Basketball
Argentina - Buenos Aires
January 3-11, 2025
About the Trip
This is a custom ActivSport Travel trip created for players and their friends/family from the King’s Ridge Boy’s Basketball to sightsee in and around Buenos Aires in January 2025.
10 Days/9 Nights
Pricing quote valid through May 10, 2024: (includes 2 free spots for coaches/staff)
Minimum of 40 Guests – $4600
Minimum of 45 Guests – $4540
What’s Included
Trip Leader Services
Full-time Trip Leaders assigned to your group for the duration of the trip and available to answer questions, handle emergencies, etc.
Airfare
Round trip airfare, including taxes, fuel surcharges, and fees (package w/o flights available if you would prefer to purchase your own airfare).
Guided Tours/Activities
All guided tours/activities (including entrance fees) to cultural/historic sites, rainforest adventures, and other points of interest as listed are included throughout the tour.
Sports Expenses
All sport related expenses (sport facilities, referees, and other associated costs).
Other Meals
You will be responsible for your own meals beyond the two that are included each day. This will provide an opportunity to choose your own food!
Ground Transportation
All ground transportation costs upon arrival (including fuel surcharges, tolls, and parking). This includes the ferry from Argentina to Uruguay.
Accommodations
Accommodation each night at 3-star equivalent properties in double or triple occupancy.
Two Meals a Day
Breakfast at your hotel each day, and a either lunch or dinner each day are included.
ActivSport Fundraiser
ActivSport Sweepstakes Fundraiser (free vacations to Barcelona, Puerto Rico, and 2 flights to Florida). Click here for more details.
What’s Not Included
Gratuity
Tips for ActivSport Trip Leaders, bus drivers, and/or local guides.
Incidentals
All incidentals including, but not limited to, phone calls, laundry, shopping, and additional sightseeing not on the itinerary.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is available through our partner, Travel Guard, at an additional cost. Click here for more information.
Trip Itinerary
January 2 - Travel to Argentina
Arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare (the general recommendation is to arrive 3 hours early for international flights). Depart Home Airport; don’t forget your passport!
(Sleep on the Plane)
January 3 - Welcome to Buenos Aires
Land in Buenos Aires (EZE). Your ActivSport Travel trip leaders will wait for you outside the secured area (after you collect your luggage). Check into the hotel. In the afternoon, we will have a short orientation walk around the neighborhood, including Dorrego Square, where you can experience the weekend street markets and scope out some spontaneous tango performances. We will also visit the Mercado de San Telmo (indoor food market), where you will have the option to try Argentinian Empanadas and other local delicacies.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
January 4 - Buenos Aires Tour
In the morning, we will take a guided tour through Buenos Aires, the “Reina del Plata.” Highlights include the Floris Generalis, a giant flower sculpture, Bosques de Palermo ("Palermo Woods"), an urban park known for its groves, lakes, and rose gardens, the glamorous Recoleta, which is famous for its French-style buildings, green parks, fancy bars, excellent restaurants and high-class shops, and finally, the most beautiful bookstore in the world, Grand Splendid Ateneo Bookstore. Along the way, we will stop for lunch where you will have the opportunity to try the Bondiola Sandwich (Pork meat Sandwich)or a Choripan(Sausage Sandwich) a traditional lunch for Argentineans.
Team Practice in the afternoon.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
January 5 - Community Service Event & Game #1
In the morning you will compete in your first game against a local Argentinian team
In the afternoon we will work with a local organization on a service project to help the community.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
January 7- Basketball with the locals
Today we will visit with a local Basketball Club and practice with the local team.
Possible team meal together with the local club.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
January 6- Delta del Tigre
Replace the bustle of Buenos Aires with the green countryside of the Tigre Delta! A popular weekend getaway for Buenos Aires locals, the delta offers lush scenery, a relaxing atmosphere, and a chance to see another way of Argentine life and a boat ride that will bring us back to Buenos Aires. Along the way, we will have a three-course meal at Maria Lujan Ristaurante.
Afternoon free to explore the area on your own.
Evening team practice.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
January 8 - San Antonio de Areco
Today we depart on a full day excursion to San Antonio de Areco, the prettiest town in the pampas. An easy drive from the capital, San Antonio de Areco has a peaceful atmosphere, picturesque colonial streets and is surrounded by lush countryside. This town is particularly known for it’s gaucho (Argentine cowboy) traditions, especially among its artisans, who produce fine silverwork and saddlery. After a tour of town, we will visit Estancia el Ombu de Areco, a countryside estate where we will be received with Empanadas and then enjoy a traditional Asado Argentino with beverages
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
January 9 - Buenos Aires and Basketball
Today we will enjoy the morning taking in some sights and sounds of Buenos Aires. Take your time immersing in the local culture. Check out the local markets, arts, and more.
Free time for lunch and shopping.
Game # 2 against a local team in the evening.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
January 10 - Bike Tour & Argentinian Tango Experience
Team practice in the morning. Followed by the opportunity to grab a bike and go for a ride. Explore Buenos Aires on two-wheels with your team.
Last chance to grab some souvenirs and local food for lunch.
Farwell Tango Dinner.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
January 11 - Fly Home
Depending on your flight timing, we may have additional free time before your flight. Fly home!
Contact us.
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