Our Gold category trips include the best tours in each destination, usually done on a private basis or in small groups, guaranteeing an exclusive first‑class and in‑depth travel experience. Additionally, airport transfers are provided on a private basis in all destinations.
Our Silver category has different and fewer tours than our Gold category, sometimes with fewer nights in some destinations.
This option includes first‑class tours but is a less exclusive and comprehensive experience compared to our Gold category.
An Exclusive Exploration Journey to Brazil's Most Unique & Awe-inspiring Wildlife, Nature & Cultural Wonders
An Exclusive Journey of Discovery and Adventure at Brazil's Most Unique Sites
An Oddysey to the Mystic Bahia, the Top Beaches in the World, the Amazon Rainforest and the Marvelous Rio de Janeiro
The World's Top Beaches on an Exclusive Island, the Mighty Iguazu Falls, the Amazon Rainforest and Rio de Janeiro
A Fully Loaded Adventure in the Amazon Rainforest, the Marvelous Rio de Janeiro, Mystic Bahia and the Mighty Iguazu Falls
An Exclusive Adventure to the Amazon Rainforest, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and the Marvelous Rio de Janeiro
The World's Top Beaches on an Exclusive Island, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and the Marvelous Rio de Janeiro
An Exclusive Discovery of the Marvelous Rio de Janeiro, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and the Heart of Afro-Brazilian Culture
An Exploration Journey to Brazil's Most Unique & Awe-inspiring Wildlife, Nature & Cultural Wonders
A Discovery and Adventure at Brazil's Most Unique Sites, from Jungle to City to Beach to the Afro-Brazilian Experience
The Exclusive #1 Beach in the World, the Amazon Rainforest, Marvelous Rio de Janeiro and the Afro-Brazilian Experience
The Amazon Rainforest, the Mighty Iguazu Falls, the #1 beach in the world and the Marvelous Natural Beauty of Rio de Janeiro
The Mighty Iguazu Falls, the Amazon Rainforest, Top Beaches in the World and the Afro-Brazilian Experience
Experiencing Rio de Janeiro, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and Venturing into the Amazon Rainforest
The Exclusive #1 Beach in the World, Marvelous Rio de Janeiro and the Mighty Iguazu Falls
"We have just returned from a 12-day trip to Argentina over the Christmas holidays, and used Exploration Journeys. BEST DECISION ever! Fred, one of the owners, is simply incredible!"
"We absolutely loved our trip in Argentina - and Fred/Exploration Journeys made it even better!"
"Private transfers via Exploration Journeys were fantastic! The trip was extremely well planned - Fred in constant contact to ensure everything went smoothly."
TRIP REVIEW OF CLAUS & ANIE LENDAL AND FAMILY
"We have just returned from a 12-day trip to Argentina over the Christmas holidays, and used Exploration Journeys. BEST DECISION ever! Fred, one of the owners, is simply incredible!
We are a family of 5, our kids are 23, 20, 17 (and the men in the family are all over 6'). Little did we know that there are no taxis for 5 - and most of the taxis are pretty small. Private transfers via Exploration Journeys were fantastic! The trip was extremely well planned - Fred in constant contact to ensure everything went smoothly.
We spent 2 nights in Buenos Aires, visited the city with Gabriel who was not only nice, but knowledgeable and super engaging. Fred organized a wine tasting before the tango show - amazing! (front row seat, smaller group - very nice!). We then flew to Iguazu (our least favorite part of the trip but still worth seeing). Visited the falls in Brazil, then in Argentina (really worth doing the tour which goes under the falls). Iguazu is rather run down; we were glad we did not stay longer despite the great weather!
We flew on to El Calafate - one of my favorite stops! We loved the "ski resort" feel of the town. Juan our private guide was also amazing; the glacier's 2 hour trek a MUST(Perito Moreno)! (Note: you need to be in relatively good shape to do this). Despite some rain, the entire time in El Calafate was great.
Next step was Ushuaia. Our tour was not exactly what we expected and unfortunately, we could not find a larger vehicle for us that day. So we did continue the trip and it was fine (we went to see the Hidden Lake in a 4x4 with the Argentinian BBQ). This is where Fred shined; despite the fact that we continued our trip, he credited the day back to us since it was not exactly what we had booked and hoped for. His reactiveness and professionalism was amazing.
Finally, our second favorite stop in Argentina was for sure Puerto Madryn - from which we drove 3 hours north one day to Peninsula Valdes to see sea lions & elephant seals (and whales - but we were not in whale seasons). The next day we drove 3 hours south, first to Rawson for a boat tour to see commerson's dolphins then to Punta Tombo to see Magellanic penguin colonies (they had just had their babies - this was truly incredible!). And of course, we saw our fair share of guanacos and so much more wild animals!
The costs of living once in Argentina (and outside of Buenos Aires) is quite cheap. Good bottles of wine for $10 in restaurants; empanadas for lunch at $ 1.00 (kids loved this!). Food is good but lacks in spices - if you like hot sauce - bring some! Remember to ask for salt and pepper (it is rarely on the table). Bring a lot of small change with you - with the current situation in Argentina, we paid mostly in American currency NOTE: Bring $ 5.00 / $ 10.00 / or $ 20.00 - most places will not take $1.00 or higher then $20.00. AND the bills must NOT have any rips or ink stains or anything written on it (they won't take your bills).
We absolutely loved our trip in Argentina - and Fred/Exploration Journeys made it even better!
So if you are planning a packed holidays in a rather short time - book with Exploration Journeys!"
CLAUS & ANIE'S BOOKED TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 1: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES (staying for 2 nights, with 3 tours included) |
Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina! Welcome at the airport and transfer with private vehicle and guide to your hotel. |
DAY 2: BUENOS AIRES |
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Images of Buenos Aires: European Heritage and Latin American Passion (private tour) The birthplace of Tango and Argentina’s vibrant capital, Buenos Aires is as captivating as the dance itself, an irresistible mix of elegance, passion, and culture. Commonly referred to as the “Paris of Latin America”, Buenos Aires is the best place in the world to enjoy a first-class tango show and to savor some of the tastiest steaks, accompanied by the celebrated Argentine Malbec wine. Our expert “porteño” (as locals are called) guide will take you on a cultural journey, where you’ll visit the most iconic neighborhoods and learn about the highlights of the city; taking in its architecture, culture, history, and more! This tour is also a great opportunity to learn from your expert tour guide, the necessary information and useful tips to make the most of your free time in the city. This is a private 4-hour tour. The usual three stops we make on this tour and walk are downtown (Plaza de Mayo), La Boca, and the Recoleta neighborhood (to visit the cemetery). |
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An Exclusive Wine Tasting Experience Savoring Argentina’s First-class Wines (private tour) It’s time to tip back our glasses and let our taste buds savor the unique flavors of first-class Argentine wines in this exclusive wine tasting experience. Argentina is the fifth largest wine producer in the world, and home to some of the best Malbec wines. Dense and dark, with full-body richness that few other grapes can mimic, the Argentine Malbec varietal has become all the rage in the United States, and is increasing in popularity among other countries as well. In a private wine cellar setting our expert wine connoisseur will introduce us to the fine art of wine tasting as we learn about wine-making and sample a wide variety of high-end premium wines. We’ll experience wines carefully selected from a variety of wineries from different regions as well as enjoy some tasty snacks that pair perfectly with each one. This is a 1-hour private tour. |
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Passion and Beauty: an Authentic and Exclusive World-class Tango Experience We invite you to live it up with a night of passion, charm, and sensuality as you enjoy an exclusive and world-class Tango experience at Gala Tango. This is one of the most exclusive Tango shows in Buenos Aires, and has been enjoyed by great artists from around the world the likes of Madonna and Sting. The show also includes a brief but exciting display of some of the unique features of Argentine folklore. Located on a small cobblestone street in the historic neighborhood of San Telmo, Gala Tango is beautifully decorated with French style architecture reminiscent of the 1930s. The building’s high ceilings and crystal chandeliers will make you feel as though you have traveled back in time to the “Golden Age of Tango,” while the small size of the theatre allows for a more exclusive experience than that of a regular tango shows. Tango is a universe onto itself as it creates a multi-layered marriage of music, dance, singing and poetry. You will enjoy seeing world-class singers, musicians, and dancers (some winners of Tango World Championships were dancers of Gala Tango!). The Argentine folklore portion of the show includes traditional costumes, and a mesmerizing boleadoras show performed by the show’s very own gaucho! A gaucho is the Argentine equivalent of a North American cowboy, and the boleadoras are a traditional throwing weapon (made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, and used to capture animals by entangling their legs). This tour includes private transfers and dinner with non-alcoholic beverages & wine. |
DAY 3: LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES |
Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport. |
DAY 3: YOU ARRIVE IN IGUAZU (staying for 2 nights, with 4 tours included) |
Flight arrival in Iguazu. Depending on your flight arrival time you will have time to go first to your hotel or you will be taken directly to your tour and then to your hotel. |
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Behold the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour) With 80% of the falls located on the Argentine side, it is only from the Brazilian side that one can see almost all of them at once, in full, breathtakingly panoramic views. The Brazilian side offers majestic scenic views of the beauty and entirety of the falls; this is because the Brazilian footbridge lies across the river from the falls, offering a unique perspective and epic scenic views, making the Brazilian side different and absolutely complementary to the experience from the Argentine side. This is a half-day private tour. |
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Walking Among Exotic Birds in the Iguazu Rainforest (private tour) You’re about to enter a one-of-a-kind bird sanctuary! Here you’ll find the largest colony of toucans on display in the world, as well as the largest colony of parrots on display in South America, along with 150 different bird species from Brazil and all over the world, many of them endangered. Located in the midst of the lush tropical rainforest, Foz Tropicana Bird Park is an internationally-recognized rescue and preservation center for endangered birds; and it’s among the most important ones in South America. You’ll find yourself side by side a myriad of exotic birds, in the three walk-in aviaries, where you’ll have the opportunity to have an up-close and personal experience with amazingly colorful parrots and Toco Toucans, among many other birds… all of them right next to you or even flying over your head! In addition to the diversity and beauty of the birds you’ll see, the park itself presents itself as a unique location. It covers nearly 40 acres (16 hectares) of rainforest, so you’re quite literally going to find yourself in the middle of nature as you make your way along the trails! This visit lasts about an hour and a half to two hours and takes place on the same day as your Brazilian side of the falls tour. |
DAY 4: IGUAZU |
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Witness the Unique Power & Might of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour) “You might have seen the photos. Even read about it. You might have visited other great waterfalls before. But you probably still have no idea what to expect when you come face to face with the almighty Iguazu Falls,” stated CNN in their article “Iguazu Falls: Why this natural wonder should be on everyone’s bucket list". To put that into perspective, Iguazu Falls is nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and nearly three times as wide. The late U.S. First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, was reportedly so impressed by the sight of Iguazu Falls that she exclaimed “Poor Niagara!” In 1984, Iguazu Falls became a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and in 2011, it was selected as one of the 7 winners of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” worldwide competition in which more than 100 million votes were cast. Their size and scale are unlike any other waterfall on Earth. Made up of a system of 275 waterfalls, they have a staggering water flow of up to almost 3.5 million gallons (13 million liters) per second – enough to fill five Olympic swimming pools! Unlike Niagara Falls, which is surrounded by developments such as casinos, a revolving restaurant, and coffee shops, Iguazu Falls are located within one of the few remaining inland rainforests in South America, the Atlantic rainforest, which is a haven for more than 2,000 plant species, about 400 birds species, and 80 types of mammals! This is a full-day private tour. |
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A Speedboat Adventure Up-Close the Iguazu Falls Get ready for a thrilling speedboat adventure, enjoying a unique, up-close perspective of the majestic Iguazu Falls and experience a different viewpoint of the falls from what you’ll see from the panoramic boardwalks. Our speedboat will zip the waters of the Iguazu River and approach the falls getting thoroughly splashed by their mist as you hear their loud roar! This ride provides a unique and extremely close-up view of the San Martin and Three Musketeers falls with the opportunity to take outstanding close-up photos. The high point of this experience will be without a doubt, being showered under the mist of the San Martin Falls; the second strongest falls in the Iguazu system. Now it’s time to hop on board and begin our waterfall adventure! This is a 12-minute group tour and is done on the same day you do the Argentinean side of the falls tour. This tour has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details). |
DAY 5: LAST DAY IN IGUAZU |
Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport. You will take a flight to Buenos Aires and from there you will take another flight to El Calafate. |
DAY 5: YOU ARRIVE IN EL CALAFATE (staying for 2 nights, with 1 tour included) |
Flight arrival in El Calafate. Welcome at airport and private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time. |
DAY 6: EL CALAFATE |
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Conquering the Mighty Perito Moreno Glacier (private tour - except for the glacier trekking portion) Discover your inner adventurer as you explore and conquer one of the world’s most awe-inspiring and unique glaciers: The Perito Moreno. This splendid ice giant showcases its mighty glory in the Patagonian Glaciers National Park, which has been declared Mankind’s Natural Heritage site by UNESCO. The park’s vast size not only gives it the distinction of being the largest ice mantle in the world after Antarctica, but also that of being the third largest fresh water reserve on the planet. Now, picture yourself strapping on your ice spikes, as you begin trekking along this ice giant on a full-day discovery journey along one of the few glaciers in the world which is actually growing and advancing. Your full-day of adventure will include a close-up navigation of the Perito Moreno Glacier and a visit to the seven panoramic balconies facing the front of the glacier where you’ll have amazing picture-taking opportunities. After an adventure-packed day, you’ll be able to rest with the satisfaction of having successfully conquered the mighty Perito Moreno! This is a full-day private tour (except the glacier trekking part which is done on group basis) and has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details). |
DAY 7: LAST DAY IN EL CALAFATE |
Transfer in private vehicle to El Calafate airport. |
DAY 7: YOU ARRIVE IN USHUAIA (staying for 2 nights, with 1 tour included) |
Flight arrival in Ushuaia. Welcome at airport and private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time. |
DAY 8: USHUAIA |
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Along the Shore, across the Forest and into the Mud: a 4x4 Off-Road Adventure at the Ends of the Earth! (private tour) Prepare for a thrilling and scenic 4x4 off-road experience, where natural beauty and our guide’s amazing driving skills will nourish your spirit for adventure, while enjoying the best 4x4 tour done at the Ends of the Earth! On this one-of-a-kind 4x4 tour, we’ll discover the hidden secrets of the Southern Andes, one of the world’s largest mountain ranges. We’ll take in awe-inspiring scenic views of "Lago Escondido" (Hidden Lake), and then literally immerse our vehicle into the shores Fagnano Lake. As our expert guide drives through the splashing waters on the lake’s shore, we’ll marvel at the views and experience an absolutely memorable adventure. This off-road experience through deep forests and across rivers, while defying muddy tracks along the shore of the lake, will end with one of the most savory and customary meals in Argentine cuisine: an Argentine asado (meat barbeque), which we’ll accompany with Patagonian wines. This is a full-day private tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine. |
DAY 9: LAST DAY IN USHUAIA |
Transfer in private vehicle to Ushuaia airport. |
DAY 9: YOU ARRIVE IN PENINSULA VALDES (staying for 2 nights, with 4 tours included) |
Flight arrival and transfer in private vehicle to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time. |
DAY 10: PENINSULA VALDES |
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Peninsula Valdes: a Unique Marine Fauna Heaven (private tour) Peninsula Valdes is one of the largest marine wildlife reserves on the planet, and a prime location for viewing a diverse collection of wildlife. It was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, because of its global significance as a marine wildlife refuge for several threatened species. The scenic Peninsula Valdes, where arid lands are set against the blue crystalline sea, is home to an important breeding population of the endangered Southern Right Whales (whales season is from May to early December), Southern Sea lions, orcas (also known as “killer whales”), Magellanic penguins (penguin season is from mid-September to mid-April), and the largest continental colony of southern elephant seals on the globe. This is a full-day private tour. |
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A Navigation and Close-up Experience with South American Sea Lions Get ready to embark on a scenic navigation tour, as you enjoy close-up views of the South American sea lion in its habitat; along with caves rich in maritime fauna fossils. South American Sea Lions are quite huge, with the males being very territorial, especially during breeding season where they fiercely fight each other to defend their territory and their females. This is a group tour done on the same day as the Peninsula Valdes tour. |
DAY 11: LAST DAY IN PENINSULA VALDES |
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An Up Close Encounter with the Cute Magellanic Penguins of Patagonia (private tour) Get ready for a delightful encounter with some of the cutest and most charismatic creatures on the planet: the Magellanic penguins! Punta Tombo Reserve is home to the world’s largest colony of Magellanic penguins, giving you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with over a hundred thousand of these adorable creatures, which are only found on the Falkland Islands and the coasts of Argentina and Chile. This is a full-day private tour. |
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Navigating to Discover the Dazzling Acrobatics of the Panda Dolphin Prepare to embark on a navigation adventure in the Patagonian Sea, to discover the beautiful black-and-white Panda Dolphins. Known for their playful behavior and electrifying speed, this super cute dolphin is very rare to see, as it is found in two spots on Earth: Patagonia, and near a very remote island in the Indian Ocean. The Panda Dolphin is very active, and is frequently seen swimming rapidly on the surface and leaping from the water, while surfing the waves created by the fast-moving boats. As they love swimming close to the surface, it’s easy to see them very clearly. They love to surf on breaking waves when very close to the shore, and can perform a variety of acrobatics, including spins and twists.
This is a group tour done on the same day you do your Punta Tombo’s Magellanic Penguins tour. |
Transfer in private vehicle to the airport. |
DAY 11: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES (staying for 1 night) |
Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle. |
DAY 12: BUENOS AIRES |
Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle. We look forward to welcoming you again in Argentina! |
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