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Learn to Tango in Argentina

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PRIVATE TOUR - 15 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM £$ 5988

Private Tour Highlights

  • Mastering the art of tango, the fascinating and sensual dance of Argentina, over the course of three days in Buenos Aires
  • Ducking into a late night Milonga to watch the Porteños dance the tango, and brushing up on your own moves
  • Visiting La Carrodilla Church, dedicated to the Virgin of La Carrodilla – the patron saint of the vineyards
  • Embracing local traditions in San Antonio de Areco, the birthplace of all things gaucho and home to the incredible Estancia El Ombu de Areco
  • Getting up close to the imposing Iguazu Falls on a boat ride upriver, taking in its awe-inspiring beauty
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Tour Overview

Learn to Tango in Argentina at its purest as we guide you in the capital of the country, Buenos Aires. We will also have the chance to see the deep flowing waters of the Iguazu River that fall from a height of 30 feet through 275 falls, spanning over one and a half miles to form the Iguazu Falls. We will appreciate the delicious Argentinean wines in Mendoza before being enticed by the Gaucho tradition at Estancia El Ombu de Areco where we will enjoy a typical Argentinean barbeque of the world’s finest beef raised locally and free-ranged.

Going to Argentina and not learning Tango is like going to Paris and not see the Eiffel Tower. Learn and participate in this marvelous dance and see the professional Tango dancers perform in the streets.

The Iguazu Falls and National Park are located ten miles from Puerto Iguazu. The deep flowing waters of the river fall from a height of 30 feet through 275 falls over one and a half mile. The frontier with Brazil goes through the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) where the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. The National Park is full of the exotic subtropical vegetation which surrounds the falls and has 2.000 plant species – gigantic trees, ferns, lianas, orchids; 400 bird species – parrots, colibries, toucans; jaguars and yacarés (caimans).

You can see many of the falls up close via a system of catwalks installed, which offer unmatchable views. Around the falls, there is a 6,000 hectare natural reserve. Above the falls, the river itself is suitable for canoeing, kayaking and other water sports. This area contains extensive areas of subtropical rain forest, with unique flora and fauna, hundreds of species of birds and many mammals and reptiles.

Mendoza, founded by Spanish colonists more than four centuries ago, is a city rich in history and culture. It is also home to America’s highest mountain, the Aconcagua, and some of the most important wineries in Argentina. After visiting this lovely and very friendly city, you will have the chance to taste some of the finest wines in Argentina. We will tour Mendoza’s most renowned wine cellars and observe their intricate elaboration process, and will gape at the awe inspiring size of Mt. Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the American continent.

El Ombú de Areco, a historical estancia just over an hour’s drive from downtown Buenos Aires, is located in San Antonio de Areco, birthplace of the gaucho tradition. The Late-Colonial style mansion, built in 1880 by Lieutenant-general Pablo Riccheri, offers visitors a magnificent setting for an unforgettable stay. Enrique Boelcke, grandfather of the present owner Eva Boelcke, purchased the El Ombú in 1934. Eva’s father, Osvaldo, a renowned botanist, ran the estancia as a working ranch until his death in 1990. Eva was trained as an agronomist, but since 1993 has expanded her role as farm manager to include local and international estancia tourism.

Inclusions
Price includes hotel accommodation with either continental or buffet breakfast daily; all meals and beverages at El Ombu de Areco Estancia; private round-trip transfers with assistance and baggage handling; group tango lessons as detailed in the program; and guided tours including all entrance fees where applicable.

Notes:
* Activities at El Ombu de Areco Estancia include: Observing and taking part in the various stock-rearing activities as they happen on the ranch: milking, driving cattle to harness, vaccination, ear-tagging, de-horning, branding, etc.; Exploring the 300-hectare (ca 750 acre) estancia on foot or, accompanied by seasoned gauchos, on one of the 38 horses that are part of the working drove. Horse drawn carriages are also available. Those that want to learn some of the thousand species of Argentinean birds are provided binoculars and guide books. Other recreational activities include: a swimming pool with solarium; ping-pong; metegol (table football); volleyball and football; bicycle rides; golf and tennis at a friendly country club only 15 minutes drive from the estancia. Guided horse rides, an outing in a horse drawn carriage, the swimming pool, or strolls along the meandering Areco River, and so on - with the guarantee of a delicious asado (barbecue) served with fine Argentine wines.
Exclusions

Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included.

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Package Price: From £$ 5988

Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.

Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.

Trip Type:

All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!

Tour Itinerary

Day
1

Flight to Buenos Aires

Overnight flight to Buenos Aires.

Overnight flight to Buenos Aires.

Day
2

Buenos Aires

Arrival in Buenos Aires and private transfer to the hotel. Welcome reception at the hotel. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Arrival in Buenos Aires and private transfer to the hotel. Welcome reception at the hotel. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

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3

City tour of Buenos Aires

An impressive city that combines the atmosphere of an old European town with the features of a Latin American capital. In this tour, acquire a deep understanding of its characteristics, history, architecture, culture and stories. Visit the center of the city, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero and Palermo, with stops in Plaza de Mayo, Caminito and La Recoleta. Afternoon return to the hotel.
Note: Tour is done on group basis and may involve wait times picking up other passengers at different hotels. It is recommended that this tour be done privately in order to avoid this, at an additional cost of $ 42 per person, based on two people ($ 84 based on one person).
Evening tango show at Esq Gardel
In the evening, be picked up at the hotel and be taken to a tango show: International cuisine, regional dishes, desserts and a wide selection of Argentine wines will be offered to accompany the tango show, where guests will experience the sensual dance of tango, which reveals the spirit of Buenos Aires' beginnings. Return to the hotel.
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Day
4

Buenos Aires

In the morning after breakfast, take the first session of tango lessons. This will be done in a tango hall located in the hotel, with an English-speaking teacher. Lesson is in a group and will last an hour and a half. Rest of the day is devoted to leisure. Please ask a travel consultant for recommendations on what to do and where to go. There are many great tips and ideas for travelers.

In the morning after breakfast, take the first session of tango lessons. This will be done in a tango hall located in the hotel, with an English-speaking teacher. Lesson is in a group and will last an hour and a half. Rest of the day is devoted to leisure. Please ask a travel consultant for recommendations on what to do and where to go. There are many great tips and ideas for travelers.

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Day
5

Buenos Aires

In the morning after breakfast, take the second session tango lesson. This will be done in a tango hall located in the hotel, with an English-speaking teacher. Lesson is in a group and will last an hour and a half.

In the morning after breakfast, take the second session tango lesson. This will be done in a tango hall located in the hotel, with an English-speaking teacher. Lesson is in a group and will last an hour and a half.

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Day
6

Buenos Aires

In the morning after breakfast, take the third session tango lessons. This will be done in a tango hall located in the hotel, with an English-speaking teacher. Lesson is in a group and will last an hour and a half.
Optional evening activity (not included): One can attend a “Milonga” (where the Portenos go to dance tango) and have the chance to practice the tango lessons. Most milongas begin after 10 or 11 pm, so this could be a late night!

In the morning after breakfast, take the third session tango lessons. This will be done in a tango hall located in the hotel, with an English-speaking teacher. Lesson is in a group and will last an hour and a half.
Optional evening activity (not included): One can attend a “Milonga” (where the Portenos go to dance tango) and have the chance to practice the tango lessons. Most milongas begin after 10 or 11 pm, so this could be a late night!

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Day
7

Buenos Aires – Iguazu Falls

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Transfer to the airport and flight to Iguazu Falls. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Optional afternoon tour to the Brazilian side of the falls.
Brazilian Side Falls Tour (not included)
Depart from the Hotel and cross The International Bridge ‘Tancredo Neves’ (Puente de la Fraternidad) that joins the cities of Puerto Iguazu (Argentina) and Foz do Iguazu (Brazil). Here, at the crossing of borders, go through the Customs at both sides of the bridge. The Iguazu National Park (on the Brazilian side) is 185.000 hectares long. When arriving at the ‘Visitor Center’, enter the gates individually to check the loading capacity of the Park. Immediately get into the buses that tour along within the park and travel to the 1200 trail over the ‘Iguazu River’. At this point, get a panoramic view of the Argentinean falls, ideal to take pictures. Continuing on, see ‘Canon del Rio Iguazu’, Salto Rivadavia and Tres Mosqueteros. Towards the end of the tour, travel to Devil’s Gorge lower viewpoint, 200 mts away. This beautiful scenery is enhanced by perpetual rainbows. The tour ends at ‘Salto Floriano’ where an elevator takes travelers to the bus parking. The other option is to walk the path and up the stairs to the meeting point. Return to the hotel.
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8

Iguazu Falls

After breakfast, take a morning guided tour to the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls. Be picked up at the hotel and transfer to the visitor center inside Iguazu National Park. To get from the visitor center to the beginning of upper path, lower path and Devil's Throat, board a little train that runs from the visitor center to the paths and between each one of them. One may also walk from the visitor center to upper and lower paths, but one cannot walk to Devil's Throat because it is more than 4 kilometers from the visitor center.
Great Adventure: This tour combines a jungle trip with a boat trip to the falls. Trip starts in the jungle of the National Park in 4 by 4 trucks without roof for best visibility of the trees and to take good photos. Then, take a zodiac boat to the lower Iguazu River upstream to discover the falls little by little with a panoramic view of the Iguazu Falls. Be prepared to get wet under the falls! Afternoon return to the hotel.
Note: Not permitted, are: children under 12 years of age, pregnant women, people with spinal or cardiac conditions, or anyone who would be physically unable to respond in case of a nautical emergency. Please ask your travel consultant about this. ...read less

Day
9

Iguazu Falls – Mendoza

Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to the best wine area of Argentina: Mendoza. Upon arrival in Mendoza, transfer to the hotel. The afternoon will be left at leisure.

Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to the best wine area of Argentina: Mendoza. Upon arrival in Mendoza, transfer to the hotel. The afternoon will be left at leisure.

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Day
10

Mendoza Half Day Wineries Tour

Vast extensions of vineyards in its two varieties (grape wine and vineyard) in the Department of Lujan de Cuyo. Go past important wineries such as Fabre Mont Mayou and Lagarde (stop and visit); real artistic avenues with its green tunnels; Department of Lujan de Cuyo, thermoelectric power plant, Ingeniero Cipolletti dam, along National Route 40, past the University of Agricultural Sciences, La Carrodilla Church and the Virgin bearing identical name, patron saint of the vineyards. Then head back along the Department of Godoy and the Capital City to the departure point. Return back to the hotel. ...read less

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Day
11

Mendoza

Day of leisure or choose one of the optional tours.

Day of leisure or choose one of the optional tours.

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12

Mendoza – Buenos Aires – El Ombu

Transfer to the airport and flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival private transfer to Estancia El Ombu de Areco. El Ombu de Areco, a historical estancia just over an hour's drive from downtown Buenos Aires, is located in San Antonio de Areco, birthplace of the gaucho tradition. Enjoy the time spent in this beautiful Argentinean Estancia, one of the best choices for horse riding in the Argentinean country side. All the meals, drinks and activities are included here.

Transfer to the airport and flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival private transfer to Estancia El Ombu de Areco. El Ombu de Areco, a historical estancia just over an hour's drive from downtown Buenos Aires, is located in San Antonio de Areco, birthplace of the gaucho tradition. Enjoy the time spent in this beautiful Argentinean Estancia, one of the best choices for horse riding in the Argentinean country side. All the meals, drinks and activities are included here.

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13

El Ombu

Enjoy horseback riding, swimming, or one of the other wonderful activities available.

Enjoy horseback riding, swimming, or one of the other wonderful activities available.

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Day
14

El Ombu

Enjoy horseback riding, swimming, or one of the other wonderful activities available.

Enjoy horseback riding, swimming, or one of the other wonderful activities available.

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Day
15

El Ombu – Buenos Aires

Private transfer back to the airport for the flight back home.

Private transfer back to the airport for the flight back home.

Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Iguazu Falls, Misiones Province, Argentina

Mendoza, Mendoza Province, Argentina

Places You'll See

  • Buenos Aires

    One of South America’s most stunning cities, Buenos Aires will charm and delight anyone who walks its dazzling streets. Enjoy watching a tango show or visiting the many shopping centers such as Alto Palermo, or Paseo Alcorta. Buenos Aires is also home to several music festivals such as Quilmes Rock, Creamfields BA, and the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival.

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    Puerto Iguazu

    Just a short distance away from the Iguazu Falls, the beautiful city of Puerto Iguazu is full of wonderful sites and attractions. View the Museum of Images of the Jungle, a beautiful collection of woodcarvings. Look around at Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay all at the same time, at the Three Frontiers Landmark where the three countries meet.

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    Mendoza

    Mendoza, heart of the Argentinian wine industry, and close to Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of Asia, has something for everyone. Visit Campo Base Travel and Adventure for trekking and rafting experiences. Take a bike ride through Parque San Martin, or visit one of the many bodegas for wine tastings.

Hotel Options

4 Star Properties

Buenos Aires : Grand Brizo Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires : Pulitzer Hotel

Iguazu : Mercure

Iguazu : El Pueblito

Mendoza : Lares de Chacras

Mendoza : Posada Verde Oliva

5 Star Properties

Buenos Aires : Sofitel Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires : Hotel Madero

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Loi Suites Iguazu

Puerto Iguazu (Argentina Side) : Iguazu Grand Resort Spa & Casino

Mendoza : Entre Cielos (Outside Mendoza)

Mendoza : Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel, Casino & Spa

Luxury Properties

Buenos Aires : Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires : Four Seasons Buenos Aires

Iguazu : Awasi Iguazu

Iguazu : Gran Meliá Iguazú

Mendoza : The Vines of Mendoza

Mendoza : Casa de Uco Vineyard & Wine Resort

Testimonials

Andy

Traveled March, 2011

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I had a truly fantastic time in Chile and Argentina. The trip went like a dream with absolutely no hitches. I had been promising myself this trip to Patagonia for some years and am happy to report that it has exceeded all my expectations. Thanks for putting together a great itinerary for me and taking the hard work out of planning my vacation.I will be in touch to seek your help planning my next trip to south-america whenever that may be.

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Traveled March, 2014

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Traveled March, 2014

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