Argentina: Landscapes and Traditions of the North

A totally unique and interactive culinary activity, The Argentine Experience incorporates what we feel many travelers are looking for on an evening out in Buenos Aires: great food, fun, laughs and social interaction with people from all different backgrounds. Combining delicious traditional Argentinean food with both local and international perspective, the night includes an empanada making competition with appetizers and later what we believe is the best steak in town. Led by passionate local and expat hosts, the evening quickly turns to shared laughter and joy as you take a unique look at some curious quirks and customs that make Argentineans some of the most interesting and passionate people of Latin America. (19:00 to 23:00, group activity, dinner with wine included, private transfers included)

Explore the San Telmo neighborhood in Buenos Aires and sample some of Argentina’s iconic dishes on this walking tour. Your expert guide will lead you through the cobbled streets of San Telmo and introduce you to the city’s food history and culture. Take a mini-masterclass on how to make Mate, the South American herbal tea, and learn what it takes to become a ‘cebador’ - the person who brews Mate. Pair your Mate with dulce de leche-filled alfajores, a traditional confection. Try empanadas, a picada of cheese and cured meats, and Argentine cocktails. Visit a neo-bodegon, where the city’s youth are reinventing grandma’s cuisine. The dishes change according to the seasons. Depending on when you visit, you may sample mushroom and chimichurri croquettes, blue cheese and pineapple palmerita, or milanesa. Along the way, stop to see the San Telmo Church and Dorrego Square. Then wander through Argentina’s most iconic market, the centennial San Telmo Market. Meet some of the locals behind the stalls and learn about their food histories and traditions. (Duration: 4 hrs; Time: 1100 hrs; Private activity & transfers; Meals included: tastings & drinks; Please inform us of any food allergies in advance; Fitness level: easy)

Enhance your visit to the Argentina side of the Iguazu Waterfalls with an exciting boat ride up the Iguazu River. Begin your adventure in the heart of the national park with a ride by truck through the subtropical rainforest to the launch point on the river. Embark on a thirty minute navigation up the Iguazu River. End this fun-filled adventure by going up under the waterfalls themselves, getting a stunning view, and also nice and wet. (Duration around 2:15 hours, Group Activity, Maximum 45 people in the boat, Combined with the Visit to the Argentine Side of Iguazu Waterfalls Activity. Important: you will get wet, please bring a rain poncho and/or extra clothes)

On this half day tour, take in the incredible panoramic view of Iguazu Waterfalls. From the amazing vantage points in Brazil, marvel at the sheer beauty and amazing magnitude of this natural wonder. (Duration: Half day, if you have a preference for timing, please tell your travel consultant at the time of booking, otherwise our team will schedule the tour at the best available time. Travel time to activity 1-2 hrs, depending on border crossing for Brazil; Private Activity)

Tonight there will be dancing! Live the experience of an authentic peña with live folkloric music, local charm, hearty food, dancing and joy late into the night. A perfect way to end your time in the Northwest. (Evening activity, dinner with soft drinks and transfers included)

Explore the stunning Andean landscape on this panoramic mountain tour, taking in pretty little highland villages and brief hikes along the way. Set off early from your hotel, right after breakfast, in the company of your local guide. Drive along the Pan Americana route, passing by the breathtakingly beautiful highland landscapes at Cacheuta, Potrerillos and Uspallata. Stop by the historical sites of Puente de Picheuta, Polvaredas, Paramillos, and Punta de Vacas, before driving over to the Los Penitentes ski center and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Puente del Inca. Explore the fascinating geology of this region and and perhaps also put your feets in the hot spring waters. Driving onwards, reach the Aconcagua Park. Take a short hike to the Los Horcones lagoon for the best views and photographs of the spectacular Aconcagua Mountain, the highest peak of the Americas. (Full Day; Duration: 9 hrs; Private Activity & Transfer; Lunch is not included; Fitness Level: Moderate; Please bring comfortable hiking boots and don’t forget your camera or binoculars; Note: Redeeming Christ can only be visited during Dec–Feb).

While staying at La Bamba de Areco, guests can enjoy horseback riding trail rides with a gaucho, relax by the swimming pool, head out mountain biking, try your hand at the Argentina ball game of pétanque, or go on a memorable carriage ride with a gaucho.