CLASSIC ARGENTINA

Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires

Arrive into Buenos Aires, the vibrant cosmopolitan capital of Argentina.  So-called the ‘Paris of Latin America’, due to its French and Italian influences, Buenos Aires is an exciting mix of splendid colonial architecture and fiery Latin pizazz.  Enjoy some of the best Argentine beef in one of many Parrillas (steakhouses), which sit on practically every corner and thanks to the Italian immigration in the 19th century, so do Heladerías (ice cream parlours) perfect for wandering the streets, dulce de leche in hand, day or night.  

Overnight: Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta

Day 2 Buenos Aires

Spend the day exploring the city.  Highly recommended is a visit to the heart of the city, the Plaza de Mayo, famous for Eva Peron’s iconic balcony entrance and where Argentines gather in celebration.  During the evening taking a step back in time by watching the beautifully choreographed art of a Tango show to a live orchestra.  Reminding us of a glamorous Tango hall from the 1930s, this show is our pick of the bunch. 

Overnight: Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta

Day 3 Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Fly south to El Calafate, the gateway to Southern Patagonia and a whole new world of ice mountains, endless horizons and glassy waters.  Arrive at your hotel, a remote slice of Relais & Chateaux heaven, perfectly positioned in the middle of nowhere and your home for the next three nights.  

Overnight: Eolo

Day 4 El Calafate

After breakfast you’ll head to Los Glaciares National Park to see the Perito Moreno glacier, which stretches three miles wide and 200 feet high above Lake Argentino. Undoubtedly the park’s most famous and imposing resident, the sight of huge chunks of ice breaking free from the main body of glacier, booming into the lake below and sending a shower of water hundreds of feet into the air, is a rare pleasure indeed. 

Overnight: Eolo

Day 5 El Calafate

Today is yours to unfurl as you please.  Saddle up and go for a ride through the pampa enjoying the spectacular Patagonian scenery in every direction, grab your crampons and head to the glacier for a day’s ice trekking or take to the water with a boat trip for an up-close visit to the stunning Perito Moreno ice walls.  Alternatively stay closer to home and simply enjoy the sublime service, gratifying views and long solitary rambles over the vast estate where no guide is needed.

Overnight: Eolo

Day 6 El Calafate to Mendoza

Fly north, via Buenos Aires to Mendoza.  Known as ‘the land of sunshine and wine’, it’s easy to see why being mostly made up by colourful mountains, harmonious vineyards and seemingly endless, clear blue skies.  Mendoza is Argentina’s premier wine region and the main producer of the world-famous Malbec.  

Overnight: Casa de Uco

Day 7 Mendoza

Enjoy a day exploring the wine region. Choose your mode of transport, whether it be on horseback, by bicycle or horse-drawn carriage and explore the vineyards.  Here lies a very rare opportunity to enter the wine producing world yourself.  At Casa de Uco, you can choose your vineyard, any one from the many already planted vineyards in full production, and then invest.  You’ll be a vineyard owner yourself, crafting your own wine under the guidance of an experienced wine-making team. 

Overnight: Casa de Uco

Day 8 Mendoza to Iguazu Falls

Fly north east to Iguazu Falls and transfer to the iconic Belmond Das Cataratas Hotel, perched on the edge of the Brazilian falls.  World famous, and equal to Niagara and Victoria Falls in terms of magnitude, the Iguazu Falls are made up by nearly 300 individual waterfalls (some 270” high), spanning a massive 3km in width.  The Belmond sits in a very privileged spot overlooking the vast mass of gushing water, offering a private scenic view away from the crowds. 

Overnight: Belmond Das Cataratas

Day 9 Iguazu Falls, Argentine side

The Iguazu Falls straddles the border between Brazil and Argentina, both sides offering a different view and perspective.  This morning, you’ll cross the border to explore the Argentine side of the falls. Walk amongst the lower and upper trails of the river and over the 1km of wooden walkway (some of which suspended) to the electrifying Devils Throat.  Stare over the edge if you dare, into this deep misty abyss.   

Overnight: Belmond Das Cataratas

Day 10 Depart from Iguazu

Depart from Iguazu Falls to connect with your flight home.