Discover Argentina

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate

This private luxury tour is recommended for travelers wanting an ideal balance of Argentina’s most dramatic culture, lifestyle and nature, with dynamic Buenos Aires, spectacular Iguazu Falls, and the rugged Patagonian steppe and magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate.

Begin in fascinating Buenos Aires, the dynamic political and cultural capital of Argentina. During private touring with your expert local guide, see the historic Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, discover hidden secrets in beautiful Recoleta Cemetery, browse select antique shops in San Telmo, and explore the most interesting parts of the Retiro, La Boca, Palermo and Puerto Madero neighborhoods, including top markets, boutiques, restaurants and museums. One night, enjoy a tango performance at an intimate, upscale dinner theater. One day, take a private excursion to an estancia in the pampas to learn about gaucho culture, experience the traditional estancia lifestyle, dine on succulent Argentine steak grilled on an authentic parrilla, and relax in a park-like setting. Alternatively, visit charming Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay and tour the historic center of this former Portuguese colony and the oldest town in Uruguay. Or, opt to take a private excursion to Tigre and the Parana River Delta to enjoy a relaxing private cruise on the canals of this “rural Venice,” passing gardens and upscale vacation houses. Touring in Buenos Aires is flexible and can be fully customized to accommodate special interests such as art and architecture or Jewish history.

Next, visit Iguazu Falls, one of the most spectacular natural attractions in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a direct view of the falls from your hotel room and private balcony. With your private guide, explore hundreds of waterfalls streaming over high cliffs along the Argentina-Brazil border, travel through the jungle on an open train as butterflies flit about, and gaze into the awe-inspiring horseshoe chasm of Garganta del Diablo, one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls. Also, cruise up the Iguazu River for an unforgettable experience of the force of Iguazu Falls from below.

Next, fly to El Calafate to experience southern Patagonia’s vast open steppe and the impressive peaks, glaciers and pale blue lakes of Los Glaciares National Park. One day, visit magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier to see massive slabs of luminous blue ice calve from its active terminal face, and perhaps opt for a unique perspective by taking a guided trek on top of the glacier itself. Another day, cruise on a glacial lake past icebergs, and spend the afternoon hiking, horseback riding and enjoying a traditional barbecue at a remote, upscale estancia. Alternatively, spend the day on a cruise that visits several other glaciers.

All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.