Argentina, Iguazu & Chile Family Overland
Buenos Aires - Santiago
16 days through Argentina, Chile
FROM: $3495 USD + No Kitty
Transport:
Overland Expedition Vehicle, Flight
Crew:
Two Dragoman Crew Members, Local Guides where necessary
Accom:
Comfortable Hotel 10 nights
Camping 1 night
Guesthouse 1 night
Meals:
Breakfasts x 14, Lunches x 2, Dinners x 4
An overland
trip with kids is an absolute delight as long as there is plenty to do for
everyone. On this trip we combine the
sites and sound of the cosmopolitan cities of Buenos Aires, Mendoza and
Santiago with some of the icons of South America. So after the restaurants and
high life of BA it's off to the world's most spectacular waterfall, which you
will see from both the Argentine and the Brazil sides.
A flight
takes us to the far side of the country to the city of Cordoba, where you will
meet the truck and head into the beautiful hills, or Cordillera, above Cordoba
and into the ranch lands of the Gauchos.
Here we stay at a beautiful Anglo Argentine Estancia, called Estancia
Los Postreros. This is home to two colourful characters, Kevin and Louisa Begg,
who will be our hosts on the very traditional working Estancia, complete with
over 150 horses and 600 head of prime Aberdeen Angus cattle.
We then head to
the wine lands of Mendoza and cross the Andes, past Mt. Aconcagua, the highest
in South America before descending into the plains of Chile and to the beach
and surf of Valparaiso for R & R and seafood.
Explore Buenos Aires and catch a Tango show
2 nights to be able to observe the astonishing Iguazu Falls from both Argentina and Brazil
3 night stay in an traditional isolated Argentian estancia with gauchos
Ride beautiful horses in unspoilt location across remote cordillera
2 night stay in the Malbec capital of the world, Mendoza
Drive the Cristo Redentor pass through stunning Andean mountains
View Cerro Aconcagua (6962m) the highest mountain in the southern hemisphere
Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Valparaiso
Explore Chile's capital, Santiago
A very easy
trip, with comfortable hotels and loads to see and do. A fairly fast pace, but
some 2 or 3 night stays to really give you time to explore
Spend the day exploring the amazing Iguazu Falls from the Argentinian side
Discover the unbelievable Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side
Spend 3 unique days at an Anglo-Argentinian estancia to experience the Gaucho way of life
White water rafting on the Mendoza River
Welcome to Buenos Aires, the lively capital of Argentina!
There will be an important meeting this evening at 18:00 - please look out at the hotel reception for a note from your leader with more information.
Border Information: If you are flying into Buenos Aires, you will most likely enter Argentina at Ministero Pistarini International Airport, also known as Ezeiza Airport (IATA code: BUE/EZE)
In Buenos Aires we will stay in a comfortable centrally located hotel.
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Optional Activities
Enjoy a free city tour of Buenos Aires
Tour: Free
We have a free day to explore Buenos Aires, soak up the atmosphere of the San Telmo neighbourhood, visit the colourful houses of La Boca, maybe catch a football game or take an Argentine cookery class! Buenos Aires is famous for it's Tango, and home to many restaurants where you can sample the famour Argentine steak and Malbec wine.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Optional Activities
Learn all about the cuisine of Argentina on a food tour of Buenos Aires visiting several incredible local top-class eateries that you won't find in the guidebooks!
Tour: 85 USD
Visit the strangely beautiful cemetery of Recoleta the final resting place of many ex-presidents and Argentine icons most famously including the tomb of Eva Peron
Entrance: Free
Explore the beautiful area of Palermo Viejo see the incredible modern sculpture of Floralis Generica and head out to the area's bars and restaurants at night
Entrance: Free
Head out to a tango show in Buenos Aires' oldest cafe the Gran Cafe Tortoni - seeing a slice of iconic Argentine culture in an ideal and intimate setting
Show: 650 ARS
Try your hand at the art of tango dancing with a private lesson in Buenos Aires
Lesson: 25 USD
Today we will take a short flight to Puerto Iguazu, where we will spend two nights. After we have settled into our hotel we will visit the Argentine side of the mightly Iguazu Falls, there are lots of lovely trails for us to explore here.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Included Activities
Spend the day exploring the amazing Iguazu Falls from the Argentinian side
Included
Today we will cross the border into Brazil to explore the Falls from the Brazilian side, there is an opportunity to take a helicopter ride or a boat trip for those brave enough!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Included Activities
Discover the unbelievable Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side
Included
Optional Activities
Take an unforgettable 10-minute helicopter flight over the Iguazu Falls enjoying a bird's eye view of one of the world's most incredible set of waterfalls
Price: 430 BRL
Take an exhilarating speed boat ride around the base of the falls from the Brazilian side
Boat: 75 BRL
We will take a short flight to the Argentine city of Cordoba and from here we will transfer in our truck to our wonderful Estancia in the hills. Here we will have a few days to live with the Gauchos, learning how to throw a lassoo, ride the superbly trained Criollo horses, enjoyed a traditional Asado (the Argentine BBQ) and sample some of the wonderful wines from the Estancia's own vineyard.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 2
Included Activities
Spend 3 unique days at an Anglo-Argentinian estancia to experience the Gaucho way of life
Included
Today we'll head out on our horses for a ride in the Sierra Chicas!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Time to saddle up for a another ride, relax with a book or perhaps take a stroll around the estancia, looking out for condors, owls and viscachas!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we will head off in our overland truck to the Valle de las Sierras Puntanas, we will spend the night in a traditional estancia. The province of San Luis is well off the regular tourist trail, but boasts beautiful scenery and mountain towns.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 6
Today we will continue our journey to the beautiful city of Mendoza, at the centre of Argentine wine production and one of the nine 'Wine Capitals of the World' - especially famous for it's Malbec, grown at some of the highest-altitude vineyards in the world. Mendoza has plenty to keep us busy; from rafting to hiking, horse riding to wine tourss
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
Today we will have an included half day trek in the surrounding hills, followed by an opportunity for some adventure activities or perhaps to explore the plazas on a city tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Included Activities
Mendoza Trekking Family
Included
Another action packed day in Mendoza, today we will head out for a family rafting trip!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Included Activities
White water rafting on the Mendoza River
Included
Optional Activities
Mendoza Sightseeing
Price: Free
Take a mountain biking trip through the dramatic landscapes of the Andean foothills near Mendoza
Biking: 1,000 ARS
Today we say goodbye to Argentina and cross the border into Chile following the stunning mountainous road over the high Andes, we should have an opportunity to view Cerro Aconcagua (6962m) the highest mountain in the southern hemisphere.
In Los Andes we will spend the night in a local guesthouse out of town in comfortable rooms.
Border information: Enter Chile at Paso Cristo Redentor.
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 6
Included Activities
Mendoza Aconcagua
Included
It's time to hit the beach, this morning we will set off to the Chilean port town of Valparaiso. There is much to explore in arty Valparaiso with it's colourful streets and the 42 cerros (hills), take a boat trip, or indulge in the chilean cuisine during a cooking class. We will spend two nights here in a comfortable hotel by the beach.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 4
Enjoy a free day for activities by the beach!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
After a free morning to enjoy our final day on the back, we will complete our journey to the vibrant Chilean capital of Santiago.
In Santiago we stay in a comfortable, centrally located hotel.
If you would prefer to stay for additional time in Valparaiso please speak to our Sales team.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 2
Optional Activities
Santiago Sightseeing
Price: Free
Learn more about Santiago and its history on a free walking tour of the centre from a knowledgeable local guide
Tour: Free
Discover all of Santiago's sights on a hop-on/hop-off bus around the city
Tour: 21,000 CLP
Border Information: If you are finishing your trip in Santiago, you will most likely exit Chile at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (IATA code: SCL).
Today is the final day of the trip and no accommodation is included tonight. Please contact your sales agent if you are interested in booking extra nights of accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast
07 Aug 21
Buenos Aires
22 Aug 21
Santiago
$3,495 USD + No Kitty
Status: Open
06 Aug 22
Buenos Aires
21 Aug 22
Santiago
$3,640 USD + No Kitty
Status: Open
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