Special 1: Tango and the Falls

• Pickup at the airport and transfer to your comfortable Buenos Aires hotel.

• The Buenos Aires City tour is recommended to every traveler arriving in Buenos Aires to get an initial idea of the highlights of the city. You will first pass by the impressive National Congress (The Parliament), the civic center including the Plaza de Mayo (May Square) surrounded by the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (City Hall during the Spanish colonial period). Along 9th of July Avenue, you will see the famous Colon Theatre, considered one of the best Opera Houses in the world for it acoustic properties which makes it the cultural pride of the city. You will then head to the traditional San Telmo neighborhood in which you will be taken back in history (on Sunday visits there’s some free time to visit the Flea Market). South, it is one of the oldest neighborhoods, La Boca, settlement for the first Italian immigrants, where you will have time to enjoy the colorful particular architecture. The tour will continue through Puerto Madero and Retiro on the way to Palermo, the largest residential area of the city where you will find the enjoyable Palermo Parks, City Zoo and Planetarium. Your last spot is the elegant Recoleta, famous for its cemetery, boutiques, gourmet restaurants and sidewalk cafes under ficus and jacaranda trees.

• You will be taken to enjoy a “porteña” musical evening in one of the most exclusive tango houses in Buenos Aires, Esquina Carlos Gardel. The place is located in Abasto, neighborhood where Carlos Gardel spent several years of his life. During dinner, the Orchestra will play the most known tango’s repertoire while several couples will amaze you dancing this sensual music style. From several tango houses, our company made its selection based on the quality of the food, atmosphere and show provided in a perfect relation with our prices. Shall you prefer any other recommended place such as Señor Tango, El Viejo Almacén, La Ventana, El Querandí among others, just let us know.

• Free day to enjoy Buenos Aires at your leisure.
• You can enjoy one of our Additional Tours listed below or explore the city on your own.

• Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu.
• Pickup at the airport and transfer to your comfortable Iguazu hotel.
• You will have the rest of the afternoon free to relax and enjoy Puerto Iguazu at your leisure.

• Today you will tour of the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls, including an ecological train ride to the Devil's Throat. During this tour to the Argentinean National Park, you will pass the Iguazu River. Trails through the 55.500 hectare reserve provide a different, complete view of the falls, especially the biggest one, the Devil's Throat. Lower and upper walkways permit a closer look at the spectacular waterfalls.

• Transfer to Airport or Bus Station for your flight/bus back to Buenos Aires or your next destination.

*Prices listed are seasonal; please consult a Travel Advisor for further details

• Hotels based on US standards.
• All tours stated in the itinerary.
• 3 hotel nights in Buenos Aires; 2 in Iguazu.
• All transfers and entrance fees.
• All breakfasts.
• English speaking tour guides.

When the Spanish arrived in Argentina, they found an immense area of tall coarse grass, extending for hundreds and hundreds of miles. The cattle and horses they brought with them were soon put to roam wild and over time they transformed the native Indian way of life. The Spanish replaced the natural vegetation with European grass and built huge "estancias" (ranches) in their homeland style. It is in these estancias that the romantic world of the gaucho was born, the traditional horsemen of the Pampas. This full day excursion will take you to the Pampas countryside, and provide you with a unique opportunity to experience the gaucho lifestyle, its music, dances, games and cuisine. The exhibition is held in a former estancia where you will be served a typical "asado criollo" (barbeque) while a folkloric show featuring music, dances and gaucho skills is demonstrated. After the show, those interested in horseback riding can take a ride around the estancia.

On the way to Tigre, 30km (20 miles) from Buenos Aires, you will enjoy views of Buenos Aires most exclusive residential areas, private neighborhoods, sailing clubs, marinas and slips. Your tour starts with a bus ride along Libertador Avenue to Maipu train station, passing by the presidential residence in Olivos (Quinta de Olivos). On arrival you'll board the Riverside Train for a pleasant journey which skirts the Rio de la Plata (River Plate); the train offers some delightful views of the surrounding natural scenery as well as the charmingly renovated English railway stations. At San Isidro, the largest station, you'll leave the train for a visit of the first outdoor mall in Argentina, the Cathedral and surrounding historical residences. After the last ride (13min) arriving in Tigre, you will board a modern panoramic catamaran from which the exotic subtropical forest can be appreciated whilst sailing the Parana River delta, a 14,000 square kilometer area comprising thousands of islands and islets. Return to the hotel.

Buenos Aires is well known in Latin America for its rich cultural offerings, of which its museums are an integral part. This customizable tour will offer the chance to have an art-expert guide escorting you to three Museums of your choice, according to your interests. Peru For Less' recommended choice is formed by the following institutions:

• Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (National Fine Arts Museum) inaugurated in 1896 and located in Recoleta, which hosts an important collection of Argentine, Latin American and European artists. Website: http://www.mnba.org.ar
• Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernandez Blanco (Hispano-American Art Museum), where there's an exhibition of silverware and paintings from the last three centuries. Website: http://www.museos.buenosaires.gov.ar/mifb.htm
• Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, MALBA (Buenos Aires Latin American Art Museum), inaugurated this century based on the numerous Constantini Collection, whose mission is "to collect, conserve, study and disseminate Latin American art, dating from the early 20th Century to the present day" with the main goal of stimulating the interest in Latin American art. Website: http://www.malba.org.ar/web/en/mission/index.php

  Museums Tour

  $ 96 € 69 £ 60

Cross the Rio de la Plata (River Plate) to Uruguay, and experience a little of the 'charrua' style of life with any of the following available day tours.

Colonia
7.00 am Hotel pick up. Transfer to the pier.
7.45 am Check in/immigration.
8.30 am Departure by ferry to the UNESCO Human Heritage town of Colonia.
9.30 am Arrival in Colonia del Sacramento. Sightseeing: historical neighborhoods and museum. Drive along the riverside to visit the Real de San Carlos Bullring. Lunch in restaurant (no drinks). Time at leisure.
8.15 pm Transfer to the pier.
9.00 pm Departure to Buenos Aires.
9.45 pm Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to hotel.

Cross the Rio de la Plata (River Plate) to Uruguay, and experience a little of the 'charrua' style of life with any of the following available day tours.

Montevideo
6.30 am Hotel pick up. Transfer to the pier.
7.15 am Check in/immigration.
8.00 am Departure by ferry to the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo.
10.10 am Arrival and transfer to the historical center
12.00 am Lunch in typical restaurant (no drinks).
2.00 pm Sightseeing: Highlights of Montevideo and shopping center. Time at leisure.
6.00 pm Transfer to the pier.
7:00 pm Departure to Buenos Aires.
9:00 pm Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

This is the easiest, safest and most problem-free option for taking in one of Argentina’s exciting soccer matches. You can choose the match (River Plate, Boca Juniors or Argentina) according to the available schedule. Depending on the game schedule, you will be picked up at your selected hotel and taken to the stadium where privileged seats are waiting for you. A bilingual guide will be escorting your group throughout the whole tour.

After crossing to the Brazilian side of the river via the International Bridge “Tancredo Neves,” you will tour the Brazilian National Park with a 45 minute mini trek through the rainforest which offers some spectacular panoramic views of the falls.
** This tour can be combined with an optional Macuco Safari and cruise.