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Colonial cities and scenic wonders
14 Night Itinerary from £5,148
Cordoba Tour
Travel from Buenos Aires to the natural wonders or Perito Moreno Glacier and the Iguazu Falls. Discover the treasures of Cordoba and its nearby valleys and end your tour with time at an authentic rural estancia.
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Tour Route
- Buenos Aires - 3 Nights
- El Calafate - 3 Nights
- Iguazu Falls - 2 Nights
- Cordoba - 3 Nights
- Estancia La Paz - 3 Nights
Travel Highlights
- Spend 3-nights in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires and experience its famous tango
- Visit the magnificent Iguazu Falls, from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides
- Get close to close the invigorating Perito Moreno Glacier
- Take a scenic cruise through a glacial lake to Spegazzini Refuge
- Enjoy a guided tour of Cordoba, with its stunning colonial architecture
- Explore the valleys and villages in the mountains that surround Cordoba
- Spend 3-nights at an authentic Argentinian rural estancia
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of route, duration, flights, hotels, transport and excursions.
Tour Itinerary
Buenos Aires - 3 Nights
Day 1 - Departure from the UK on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires
Day 2 - Arrive in Buenos Aires
Day 3 - Guided tour of Buenos Aires
Day 4 - At leisure
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Thursday, 03 October 2024
Fly to Buenos Aires
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires.
Friday, 04 October 2024
Arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires where you will be met by our guide and transferred to your chosen hotel for a 3-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Saturday, 05 October 2024
Guided tour of Buenos Aires
Enjoy a half-day guided tour of Buenos Aires, visiting Plaza de Mayo Square and Casa Rosada - the Presidential Palace. There, you will visit Parliament and will then continue to the "Pirámide de Mayo" and the famous Colon Theatre, one of the best Opera houses in the world. Continue to San Telmo and La Boca, with its colourful houses and where artists sell their work, and tango dancers dance in the street. we also visit Palermo district and Recoleta with its lovely gardens.
Sunday, 06 October 2024
At leisure
Today is free to explore Buenos Aires depending on your interests.
De las Americas
Buenos Aires - Tourist Hotel
An elegant hotel with spacious rooms and situated in the heart of the Barrio Norte, an elegant residential and commercial district, within comfortable walking distance of the exclusive shops of the Santa Fe and 9 de Julio avenues. All 162 rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone, mini-bar, and air-conditioning. There is 24 hour room service, a restaurant, two bars and a weekend tango show.
Loi Suites Recoleta
Buenos Aires - First Hotel
The Loi Suites Hotel is located in the Recoleta area of Buenos Aires, close to the best shops and the trendy cafes overlooking the park. The hotel has 112 fully equipped rooms and suites combining style comfort and technology, and all decorated with tasteful beiges and creams creating a relaxing home away from home. There is a restaurant, bar, indoor heated swimming pool and health club.
Sofitel Recoleta
Buenos Aires - Luxury Hotel
Located in the elegant Recoleta neighbourhood, Sofitel Recoleta is a luxurious 5-star hotel providing an authentic experience.
The comfortable, air-conditioned, double or twin rooms have free WIFI, private bathroom, safe, mini bar, city or garden views.
Public areas include the Alma Buenos Aires restaurant specialising in seasonal local meats and vegetables. There is also a swimming pool, bar, fitness centre, sauna, and massage room.
Staying in Recoleta, you are close to several attractions, like Patio Bullrich Shopping, facing the Sofitel, and Avenida Alvear and its French architecture and luxury stores, a few blocks from the hotel. Visit Teatro Colón, in the world's top 5, National Museum of Fine Arts & El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore. See the elegant neighbourhood near Puerto Madero and Women's Bridge, which marks its landscape.
The rates include breakfast.
El Calafate - 3 Nights
Day 5 - Fly to El Calafate
Day 6 - Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 7 - Glaciers and Patagonian Lakes cruise
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Monday, 07 October 2024
Fly to El Calafate
Transfer to the airport and fly to El Calafate. On arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel for a 3-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy this lively city.
Tuesday, 08 October 2024
Perito Moreno Glacier
Today enjoy a full day excursion to the Los Glaciares National Park to see the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier. Stand in silence as you admire the immensity of this natural wonder, only interrupted by the movement of the glacier when its immense blocks of ice fall into the Canal de los Témpanos. There is also the option of taking a boat ride to get a closer look at the glacier.
Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Glaciers and Patagonian Lakes Cruise
Our full day tour travels across Boca del Diablo where we join a cruise vessel and sail the Upsala channel amongst large icebergs that emerge from Upsala Glacier front. Then we enter the Spegazzini Channel from where we will get the first view of Seco Glacier. We continue sailing to the front of the Spegazzini Glacier and disembark at Spegazzini Base. Here, we walk through the “Forest Trail” to Spegazzini Refuge for lunch. The scenery on our walk returning to the cruise vessel is quite stunning.
Esplendor
Perito Moreno Glacier - Tourist Hotel
In the heart of the Argentinean Patagonia stands the Esplendor del Calafate Hotel. Located in the center of the charming village of Calafate, the hotel has a marvelous view of the pristine Argentino Lake and the imposing Calafate Hill. Artfully constructed from natural materials such as slate stone and Quebracho wood, the hotel blends beautifully with its spectacular natural surroundings. Each room features a queen-size bed and other amenities include cable TV, telephone, mini bar, and in-room safe. The private bathroom is stocked with toiletries and a hairdryer. Accommodation includes room and buffet breakfast.
Mirador del Lago Kau Yatun
Perito Moreno Glacier - First Hotel
The El Mirador del Lago Hotel is located near the downtown area, facing Lago Argentino. All rooms have a cosy feel to them and include private bathroom, tv, music, central heating, and safety deposit box. The hotel has a restaurant and snack bar for guest convenience. Accommodation includes room and buffet breakfast.
Helsingfors Lodge
Perito Moreno Glacier - Luxury Lodge
Helsingfors Lodge is set amidst beautiful landscapes in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina’s Patagonia, surrounded by lush woods and panoramic views of the lake, Mount Fitz Roy and the Andes Mountains. The lodge is a perfect base to explore Patagonian Argentina, with guided trekking and horse riding adventures available from the lodge.
The lodge has luxury 9 rooms, each with a private bathroom, decorated and designed with an exquisite taste, combining colours and textures that blend in with the environment.
Public areas include a cosy sitting room with a large fireplace and a bar. A refined cellar with selected Argentine wines accompanies the delights of a sophisticated regional cuisine. FREE Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.
Iguazu Falls - 2 Nights
Day 8 - Fly to Iguazu
Day 9 - Tour of the Argentine & Brazilian sides of the falls
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Fly to Iguazu
Today we fly north to Iguazu. On arrival, our guide will transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 2-night stay including breakfast, The rest of the dat is free for you to visit this incredible natural wonder at your own pace.
Friday, 11 October 2024
Tour of Argentine & Brazilian sides of the falls
Today enjoy a full day guided tour of the Argentinean and Brazilian side of the falls, visiting Devil's Throat and many scenic viewpoints of the magnificent falls. We cross onto Brazil and admire the falls from a different perspective, viewing 'Cañon del Río Iguazú', Salto Rivadavia and Tres Mosqueteros. We will also see Devil's Gorge lower viewpoint. An invigorating and memorable day!
La Cantera
Iguazu Falls - Tourist Lodge
Located in the forest outside of the town of Puerto Iguazu, and 15 minutes from the falls, La Cantera Jungle Lodge has rooms distrubited in a series of bungalows connected by raised walkways. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, with a balcony looking out into the forest as well as private facilities and air conditioning. The hotel has a restaurant and a swimming pool with a terrace area for relaxing.
Gran Melia Iguazu
Iguazu Falls - First Hotel
Set within the Iguazu National Park the Gran Melia Iguazu Hotel is a three-story hotel with spectaculars views of the magnificent Iguazu Falls. It is the only hotel with rooms that look directly over the Falls.
The superb public facilities include an infinity pool with views of the Iguazu Falls, the Yasi Spa and health club, 4 bars (the rooftop bar is a great place to enjoy a drink and the fantastic views) and the Merkado Restaurant serving international and Argentine specialities.
The hotel has 177 guest rooms split by deluxe, red level and suite categories. All rooms are air-conditioned and extremely well-appointed with private bathroom, king size beds, safe, mini bar, TV and luxury in room amenities.
From the hotel, you can easily walk to the nearby trails to observe the Falls, ideal for those who want to beat the tourist crowds and have more flexibility. The hotel also offers tango lessons, yoga classes and photographic tours.
The rates are on a room and breakfast basis.
Awasi Iguazu
Iguazu Falls - Luxury Hotel
Awasi Iguazú is located on the Argentinian side of the Iguazú Falls. The hotel has the same philosophy as all Awasi hotels: assigning a private vehicle and guide per room to provide guests with personalised services and tailor-made experiences.
The 14 suites (including one master suite) are located in a private reserve on the edge of the River Iguazú, just 15 minutes from the falls. Each room is stand-alone, and built on stilts for minimal environmental impact. Guests have their own independence and privacy whilst also being able to enjoy the communal area of the Main Lodge. As well as private excursions to the falls, Awasi Iguazú offers unique and innovative jungle excursions, which allow guests to experience not only the falls, but also the fauna, flora and indigenous cultures of the surrounding Atlantic Rainforest.
The rates include airport transfers, lodging, all meals, private excursions and all drinks.
Cordoba - 3 Nights
Day 10 - Fly to Cordoba and city tour
Day 11 - Calamuchita Valley tour
Day 12 - Valle De Punilla tour
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Saturday, 12 October 2024
Fly to Cordoba and city tour
Transfer to the airport and fly to Cordoba. On arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel for a 3-night stay including breakfast. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Cordoba including a visit to the famous cathedral.
Sunday, 13 October 2024
Calamuchita Valley tour
Today enjoy a full day tour exploring the Calamuchita Valley. We start at Alta Gracia, where we visit the Jesuit Church and house of Manuel de Falla. Continue to Villa La Bolsa, Anizacate, La Serranita, and Villa Ciudad de America through the beautiful mountain road to Los Molinos Dam. Our final stop is Villa General Belgrano, an attractive village with German origins.
Monday, 14 October 2024
Valle De Punilla tour
Today we explore the scenic Valle De Punilla, driving on "Camino de las Cien Curvas" (the road of the hundred curves) to the San Roque Dam. Continue to Cosquín, Valle Hermoso and La Falda where it is possible to enjoy lunch. Then comes a brief city tour and continue through the mountains to Huerta Grande, Villa Giardino, Cruz Chica, Cruz Grande and La Cumbre to finally get to Los Cocos. The itinerary continues to Capilla del Monte, its city and surroundings to admire the Cerro Uritorco, the Calle Techada and El Zapato, characteristic rock formation.
Azur Boutique Hotel
Cordoba Province - Luxury Hotel
The Azur Hotel is a luxury family run boutique hotel located in the historic centre of Córdoba. The building dates back to 1915 and the authentic history of the province is evident in each space of the hotel.
The hotel has 14 stylish rooms, each with a desk, personal bar, TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, toiletries, safe and tea and coffee making facilities.
Public areas include the indoor and outdoor heated pool, a restaurant serving locally inspired dishes, a luxury spa, gym and stunning roof top space to relax.
The rates are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Estancia La Paz - 3 Nights
Day 13 - Jesuitical Estancias Circuit
Day 14 - Estancia La Paz
Day 15 - Estancia La Paz
Day 16 - Fly back to the UK
Day 17 - Arrive in the UK
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Jesuitical Estancias Circuit
Today we follow a route exploring rural Argentina, visiting Jesús María and its National Jesuit Museum, a ranch purchased by the Jesuits in 1618, as well as the Jesuit Ranch Santa Catalina, Ascochinga, Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Chapel, and Agua de Oro, where a road takes us to the famous Candonga Chapel. It belonged to the Jesuits and dates back to 1730.
We then continue to Estancia La Pax where we stay for 3-nights including breakfast.
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Estancia La Paz
A day free to relax at the estancia, or partake in one of the many optional activities on offer.
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Estancia La Paz
Your final day to enjoy the unique way of life in rural Argentina.
Friday, 18 October 2024
Fly back to the UK
Morning at leisure in the estancia. In the afternoon, transfer to Cordoba airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
Saturday, 19 October 2024
Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK in the morning.
Estancia La Paz
Cordoba Province - First Estancia
Once owned by a former president of Argentina, the historical Estancia La Paz and its surrounding parklands offer the chance to experience rural Argentina in style and comfort. Both Estancia La Paz and the town of Ascochinga have a long tradition of love and vocation for the equestrian sport. Two polo fields in Tifwat and equestrian facilities make it possible to practice this sport in an unrivalled setting.
Each of the 20 rooms, suites or villas have views of the golf course, polo fields, mountains, the Ascochinga River or Thays Park.
The rooms, suites and villas are highly individual: The Roca Suite - where the General once rested; Old Villa Laundry - one of the most charming buildings on the estate; Bride’s suite - a former indoor women's pool; Among the stone walls - innovative suites with internal patios; Garden rooms - overlooking the final holes of the golf course; The Bouquet room - named after the roses that perfume and decorate their surroundings.
The restaurant 1830 offers international influences with regional style, prioritising fresh flavours with a variety of meats cooked in different cooking methods.
There is much to do on the estate, from walks in the countryside, horse riding, polo and golf.
The rates include breakfast.
Price Guidelines
Season | Low Season |
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Travel Dates | Year round |
Room Arrangement | First |
Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | £5,148 |
Prices are a guideline and per person. Please request a quote for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 17 Days/14 Nights
- International flights (2 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation
- Breakfast everyday and meals as described on the itinerary
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Exclusive list of restaurant suggestions
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