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Argentina 25 VACATIoN ENhANCINg TouRS Create your own adventure by choosing your tour options ahead of time! See Argentina on your terms with these exciting options. bArIloCHe Short Circuit Tour begin in bariloche with a ride down Ezequiel bustillo Avenue, a winding, paved road that runs along the Nahuel Huapi Lake. At Kilometer 8, keep a lookout for Huemul Island from Playa bonita; then, travel six more miles to reach Campanario Hill. A chairlift ride to the top of the hill lets you take in an impressive view of this region before leaving the San Pedro Peninsula behind for Llao Llao Peninsula, its namesake hilltop hotel, and the San Eduardo Chapel. Finally, visit Panoramic Point for a magnificent view of Moreno Lake and the peninsula. el CAlAFATe Perito Moreno Glacier Tour Pleasant surprises are a signature of this tour, from the black-necked swans, flamingos, duck steams, gallaretas and cauquéns to the lake of El Calafate and its Round bay. Travel through the Andean Patagonic forests to the highlight of the tour, the Perito Moreno Glacier, from within the National Park, and use the numerous footbridges to catch different views of this landmark. IGuAzu Argentinian Side Falls Tour A pick-up from your Iguazú-area hotel transports you to Iguazú National Park, one of the first protected areas of the Americas. A huge variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds, and butterflies decorate the way to some of the 275 falls that drop from an astounding 230- foot average height. Two options to the Cataratas Upper and Lower Circuits include the 1,969-foot-long pedestrian trail, Sendero Verde, or a train ride that goes through Estación Cataratas and/ or Estación Garganta del Diablo. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Transfers: A complete selection of private transfers is available. A Taste of Argentina 9 Days/8 Nights Luxury: Park Tower, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires); Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel, Casino & Spa (Mendoza); Sheraton Libertador Hotel (Buenos Aires); Iguazú Grand Resort, Spa & Casino (Iguazú) Deluxe: Meliá Recoleta Plaza (Buenos Aires); Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel, Casino & Spa (Mendoza); Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center (Buenos Aires); Sheraton International Iguazú Resort & Spa (Iguazú) DAY 1: Arrival A local ground operator will welcome you upon your arrival to Buenos Aires and whisk you away to your host hotel, from where you can decide which cultural attractions to spend the rest of the day exploring, from museums to theaters to historical sites. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Full-Day City Tour A convenient hotel pick-up gets you on your way to visit landmarks such as the obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martin, Plaza Alvear, and notable neighborhoods. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Puerto Madero before going back to your hotel. An evening at your leisure affords an opportunity to search for tango in the vibrant southern neighborhoods of the city. DAY 3: Paraná Delta Tour Your tour guide will follow the Tigre River and the numerous rivers and streams that make up the Paraná Delta, driving past riverside olivos neighborhood and the Presidential Residence; Martinez; La Lucila; Acassuso; and San Isidro. Your evening activities will be up to you. DAY 4: Buenos Aires/Mendoza Take a ride to the domestic airport and fly to Mendoza, where you'll be driven to your hotel. From here, you can relax or begin exploring this new destination, lauded for its adventure travel, ecotourism, olive oil, and wine. DAY 5: Half-Day Winery Tour Learn about traditional methods and modern technology used for making the famous wines of this region, as well as current processes for making, bottling, and labeling the vintages. unwind on the ride back to the hotel for the day. DAY 6: Mendoza/Buenos Aires Transfer to the airport and spend a last day in Buenos Aires, where an overnight stay means another chance to savor the barbeque cuisine or catch the tango or theater act you may have missed. DAY 7: Buenos Aires/iguazú A local ground operator will introduce you to your last destination and take you to your host hotel, mere miles from the border of Brazil. DAY 8: Full-Day iguazú Falls Tour Visit the famous Iguazú Falls from the Argentinian side, where 275 falls thunder down an average height of 230 feet in Iguazú National Park. Select your own difficulty level on the trail to a not-to-be-missed view of Devil's gorge. DAY 9: Departure Arrive at the airport to board your flight to Buenos Aires, where you'll connect with your international flight home. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Transfers: A complete selection of private transfers is available. SuggESTED TouR ITINERARIES There's a lot of ground to cover in Argentina. We recommend planning your route in advance to see the best of this diverse country.