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Argentina - Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls
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About the Trip
The ASTravel trip to Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls is crafted to combine education and/or sports with the rich culture, adventure, and stunning natural beauty of these destinations.
Traveling to Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls offers a captivating blend of experiences that appeal to all types of travelers. Buenos Aires, known as the "Paris of South America," boasts a vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and world-class cuisine. Explore the city's historic neighborhoods, dance the tango, and savor the flavors of Argentine cuisine.
On the other hand, Iguazu Falls is a natural wonder that will leave you in awe. Witness the sheer power and beauty of the falls as millions of gallons of water cascade over the cliffs. Explore the surrounding rainforest, home to a diverse array of wildlife. Whether you're seeking adventure, culture, or natural beauty, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls offer an unforgettable experience.
Trip pricing will vary based on your trip dates, origin airport, group size, other special requests and final customized itinerary.
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
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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
Day 1 - 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)
Day 2 - 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 Argentinia Empanadas and other local delicacies.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
Day 3 - 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.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
Day 4 - Community Service Event & Sports Museum
Football is more than just a sport in Argentina – Football is a religion, but most know it is much more important than that. The blue and yellow of Boca Juniors, the most supported team in Argentina, can be seen everywhere, competing with the red and white of hated rivals, River Plate. We will visit the Boca Juniors Museum where we will learn about this world-famous club.
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)
Day 5- 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.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
Day 6 - 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)
Day 7 -Transfer to Iguazu
Today we will depart early to transfer to Iguazu (2hr flight). Upon arrival we will have a welcome Lunch at Puerto Canoas Restaurant (with a view to the falls) After we will take an excursion to get a panoramic view of the Falls, appreciation of the set of falls on the Argentine side. Side View of the Devil's Throat. Appreciation of the four waterfalls belonging to Brazil.
(Sleep at American Portal de Iguazu Hotel or Similar)
Day 8 - Iguazu Falls & Adventure
Today we will travel to the falls for a more in-depth visit. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Iguazú Falls are a sublime spectacle.
The morning will be walking tour of the falls and its magnificent landscape.
The afternoon will be a “soaking experience” in boats driven by expert sailors with an approach to the falls. After observing all the falls, you will navigate the Lower Iguazú River with rapids and jungle. Finally, you will travel the Yacaratiá Trail in the wonderful missionary jungle in four-wheel drive vehicles.
Thematic Argentine dinner.
(Sleep at American Portal de Iguazu Hotel or Similar)
Day 9 - Zip Line & Transfer to Buenos Aires
In the morning you will fly through the jungle on several zip lines, repelling into a refreshing pool at the end.
In the afternoon, we will transfer back to Buenos Aires.
Farwell Tango Dinner.
(Sleep at Scala Buenos Aires Hotel or Similar)
Day 11 & 12 - Fly Home
Depending on your flight timing, we may have additional free time before your flight, which likely departs in the evening. Fly through the night and arrive home.
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