The Ultimate Argentinian Adventure

Trip for 2 to Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Esteros del Iberá, Argentina

9 days/8 nights

If you want to experience the very best of South America, this lot is for you. Begin your Argentinian adventure in the cultural epicenter and capital city of Buenos Aires. Enjoy a two-night stay at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Featuring majestic architecture and design, the Alvear Palace Hotel will transport you to the Belle Époque with its soaring ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and Corinthian columns. To ensure you revel in both the old and the new, next on your list is a two-night stay at the contemporary Alvear Icon Hotel, just opened in June of 2017. Towering high above the Rio de la Plata with stunning panoramic views, the Alvear Icon Hotel is located in Puerto Madero, one of the city's most vibrant and cosmopolitan neighborhoods.

After your time in Buenos Aires, take an hour-and-a-half flight just north to immerse yourself in the sprawling wetland of Esteros del Iberá, the second-largest wetland reserve in the world. Settle in to tranquility with a two-night stay at Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros. Embark on a tour along the waterway leading to Laguna Valle where you will be immersed in the sweeping beauty of nature. Go searching for howler monkeys on the monkey trail, listen for the coos of rare birds, and breathe the fresh air of the tree nursery amidst eucalyptus, grevillea, kiri, and yerba mate. We won't tell anyone if you ride off into the sunset and never come back!

A trip to Argentina wouldn't be complete without wine! Delight in the majestic surroundings of the Andes with a two-night stay at Casa de Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort in Mendoza, the birthplace of Argentina's most outstanding wines. Bask alongside the infinity pool, play a round of tennis, or enjoy biking and horseback riding through the vineyards in addition to a guided tour of this boutique winery. Prepare to be entranced by the exquisite beauty of Mendoza!

YOUR TRIP FOR TWO INCLUDES:

• private airport transfers and all in-country flights

IN BUENOS AIRES

• a two-night stay in a Junior Suite at the Alvear Icon Hotel with buffet breakfast at Sunny Yard Restaurant
• a two-night stay in a Junior Suite at the Alvear Palace Hotel with breakfast at L'Orangerie Restaurant

IN ESTEROS DEL IBERÁ

• a two-night stay in a Casco room at Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros with all meals included
• horseback riding, visits to the tree nursery and monkey trail
• a boat trip or kayaking in the Paraná River
• the "Discovering Esteros del Iberá" boat tour to Laguna Valle

IN MENDOZA

• a two-night stay in a Cordón del Plata room with American breakfast at Casa de Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort
• biking and horseback riding along the vineyards, tennis court use, bows and arrows
• a guided tour of the winery and vineyards

Note: Subject to availability at each destination, to be used during low season and valid through February 2019. Not valid for Easter Holidays, Christmas time, New Years, or any other national holiday. Blackout dates: December 20, 2018, to January 3, 2019. International flights not included.

Generously contributed by BOP - Best of South America and Mai10

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