Wonders of Argentina - Buenos Aires, Patagonia & Iguazu Falls

Argentina Multi-City Escape for 2 Adults

Duration: 8 nights

Travelers: 2 adults, 0 children

Itinerary Overview

Stop 1 – Buenos Aires (Argentina)

• Hotel: Broadway Hotel & Suites
• Nights: 2
• Suggested activities: Explore the historic center (Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada), walk through San Telmo and La Boca, enjoy a tango show and dinner in the evening.

Transfer – Buenos Aires to El Calafate

• Service: Transportation from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (Buenos Aires) to El Calafate.
• Note: Ideal to schedule a daytime flight to enjoy the magnificent Patagonian views on arrival.

Stop 2 – El Calafate (Argentina)

• Hotel: Mirador del Lago Hotel
• Nights: 3
• Suggested activities: Full-day visit to Perito Moreno Glacier (with optional mini-trekking on the ice), boat navigation along the glacier front, and a free day for additional excursions such as Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers or a traditional Patagonian estancia visit.

Transfer – El Calafate to Puerto Iguazú

• Service: Transportation from El Calafate to Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport.
• Note: This is a long-distance flight; we recommend packing a light jacket for the plane and comfortable clothing for changing climates from Patagonia to the subtropical jungle.

Stop 3 – Puerto Iguazú (Argentina)

• Hotel: Hotel Saint George
• Nights: 2
• Suggested activities: Full-day tour of Iguazú Falls on the Argentine side (Upper, Lower and Devil’s Throat circuits), optional boat ride under the falls, and a half-day visit to the Brazilian side (if you have the proper visa) for panoramic views.

Transfer – Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires

• Service: Transportation from Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (Buenos Aires).
• Note: Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxed final evening in the city with dinner in the theatre district near your hotel.

Stop 4 – Buenos Aires (Argentina)

• Hotel: Broadway Hotel & Suites
• Nights: 1
• Suggested activities: Last-minute shopping on Florida Street or in Palermo Soho, café time in Recoleta, and a leisurely stroll along Puerto Madero before departure.

Included Services Summary

• 2 nights at Broadway Hotel & Suites – Buenos Aires (arrival)
• Transportation from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery to El Calafate
• 3 nights at Mirador del Lago Hotel – El Calafate
• Transportation from El Calafate to Cataratas del Iguazú Intl. Airport
• 2 nights at Hotel Saint George – Puerto Iguazú
• Transportation from Cataratas del Iguazú Intl. Airport to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
• 1 night at Broadway Hotel & Suites – Buenos Aires (final night)

Ideal For

This itinerary is perfect for two adults seeking a combination of cosmopolitan culture, Patagonian glaciers, and the lush subtropical landscapes of Iguazú in a single, well-structured journey.

As your travel agent, I recommend preparing for your trip with a mix of practical guides and inspirational reading. For general planning, look at the latest editions of “Lonely Planet: Argentina,” “Rough Guide to Argentina,” or “Fodor’s Essential Argentina” for detailed information on Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Iguazú. For Buenos Aires specifically, “Time Out Buenos Aires” or “Buenos Aires: A Cultural and Literary Companion” can help you discover neighborhoods, cafés, and tango culture. For Patagonia and El Calafate, “Moon Patagonia” offers excellent coverage of trekking, glaciers, and scenic routes around Los Glaciares National Park. Around Iguazú Falls, regional chapters in Argentina guidebooks plus short nature field guides (e.g., “Birds of Argentina and the South-West Atlantic”) can enrich your visits with wildlife insight. If you enjoy history and culture, consider reading “In Patagonia” by Bruce Chatwin for a classic, narrative view of the south, and “The Tango Singer” by Tomás Eloy Martínez for a literary taste of Buenos Aires. These books and guides together will give you both practical tips and a deeper emotional connection to the places you will visit.