12-day eco-tour: Argentina's natural beauty

Buenos Aires International Airport - Tigre Delta

Day 1: Welcome to Argentina!

Upon your arrival at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport, you will be assisted with your luggage and necessary trip documents before your private transfer to the Tigre Delta. Don’t forget to look out the window to take in all that this magnificent country has to offer!

On arrival at the dock, you’ll board a private boat to take you to your accommodation - a typical yet quaint and lovely island house where you'll be able to bask in comfort and serenity.

Dinner for tonight is a meal of local dishes; dig in before heading back to your room for some rest and relaxation.

Tigre Delta

Day 2: Enjoy the hospitality of the Tigre Delta

While here, spend plenty of time relaxing in your typical island house - it was built in the beginning of the last century, and was renovated to provide maximum comfort without stripping it of its original spirit. This eco-lodge is surrounded by a unique natural framework, and is a wonderful place to rest and relax in harmony with nature.

Enjoy the river, snooze in a Paraguayan hammock, walk the path to the interior of the island, try your hand at fishing, watch a sunset from the pier, or savor artisan cuisine. No matter how you choose to spend your free time, you'll be sure to make unforgettable memories.

Tigre Delta - Buenos Aires Domestic Airport - Iguazu Falls - Brazil

Day 3: Head to the magnificent Iguazu Falls

This morning, you'll head back to the mainland for a private transfer to the airport, to board your flight to Puerto Iguazú.

In the afternoon, enjoy a private trip to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls and bird park. Starting at the visitor center, the gateway to the park, you'll traverse a route of footbridges for a spectacular panoramic view of the 275 waterfalls that make up the Iguazu Falls. The most important on the Brazilian side are Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamín Constant, and Salto Unión. The tour reaches its peak when you get to the Devil’s Throat, where the sound of the falling water profoundly shakes visitors. 

Once the walk is over, take a panoramic glass elevator back to the bus, and onward to your hotel.

Iguazu Falls - Argentina

Day 4: A private trip into the Iguazú National Park

Today, you’ll begin your private trip to the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls, where you will be taken to the entrance of the Iguazú National Park.

Journey aboard the ecological Rainforest Train, which traverses the Misiones rainforest towards the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), the starting point of a walkway to one of the most striking landscapes in Argentina.

The trip continues on to the main section of the Iguazu Falls, where you'll have two options: you can either explore the 500m Upper Circuit or the Lower Circuit, which comprises a number of walkways that allow you to take in the falls from a different angle.

Iguazu Falls

Day 5: Relax in a rainforest eco-lodge

You’ll be transported to the rainforest lodge in Iguazu where you’ll learn about their activities and be given an introduction to the surrounding rainforest. This marks the beginning of a bespoke eco-tour which sees you explore the most biodiverse Argentine ecosystem.

In the heart of the Iguazu rainforest, you’ll stay comfortably lodged away from mass throngs of tourism. The environmental guides and Guarani people on site will share their knowledge of the rainforest's secrets with you. There are more than 10 miles of trails for you to venture across, plus opportunities to paddle the jungle waters of the exclusive Yacutinga Reserve.

Iguazu Falls

Day 6: Explore the local biodiversity

After breakfast, canoe along the San Francisco stream, the ideal setting for a photo safari of the surrounding flora and fauna. As corridors for local wildlife, these forest water streams are highly important for the ecosystem. Paddling through these gentle waters is extremely relaxing and offers the opportunity to move along the forest in silence.

Back at your lodge, you’ll have free time to explore the gardens in search of curious natural wonders; alternatively, you can simply kick back and enjoy the facilities. In the afternoon, informational walks conducted by expert guides will allow you to appreciate the Misiones rainforest ecosystem, rich in biodiversity, old-growth trees, medicinal plants, orchids, bromeliads, butterflies, beetles, birds, and mammals.

Iguazu Falls - Iguazú Airport - Posadas

Day 7: Dive into the history of Posadas

This morning, a private transfer will take you to the airport to catch your flight to Posadas, the capital city of the Misiones jungle region.

Upon your arrival into Posadas, your transfer will take you to your accommodation; you'll then have the rest of the day to relax at leisure.

If you’re keen to venture out and explore, why not visit the Ruinas de San Ignacio Miní, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which stands as a testament to the lives shared by the Guarani people and Jesuit missionaries that lived there. Elsewhere, you could head to the Parque de la Cruz to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside - a blanket of green that meets an azure sky.

Posadas - Ibera Wetlands

Day 8: The wildlife of the Iberá Natural Reserve

This morning, your private driver will take you to your accommodation in the Iberá Wetlands, the last stop on your nature tour of Argentina.

This landscape is one of the most important freshwater reserves in South America. Here you'll find a great diversity of wildlife including deer, capybaras, and the black howler monkey. Reptiles also creep about, such as various types of caiman and several kinds of snakes and lizards.

Pleasantly, this area isn’t overrun with tourists, which lends it both a rustic and charming quality. Take a boat ride through the marshes or ride horses through the shallow rivers - a breadth of unique experiences is yours to enjoy.

Ibera Wetlands

Day 9: Wander through the wetlands

This magnificent and picturesque, 18,000-hectare wetland reserve teems with an abundance of animal and bird life, and ranks among South America’s best places to see wildlife. It’s an area that remains unspoiled, compared to the rest of the region.

Choose from a range of optional experiences to make your time in this area special. In the morning, why not embark on a hike through the wetlands? The visitor center at San Nicolas is the perfect starting point for a walk that winds through the bush and wetlands, offering the chance to spot resident wildlife.

Ibera Wetlands

Day 10: Cruise along serene wetland waters

With another day in this lovely natural paradise, why not enjoy an activity you weren't able to yesterday? 

On the outskirts of San Nicolas, you could pay a visit to the Balneario Cacique Ira, a scenic lagoon whose shore is dotted with thatched huts and wooden reclines. It’s a popular spot for locals to swim and relax - make sure that when you go, the long net is out, otherwise you might have an unexpected encounter with one of the lagoon’s inhabitants!

A boat trip through the wetlands will enable you to see the area from another point of view. You’ll pass by natural beauties and local villages; depending on the time, you may even get to indulge in the sunset over the estuary. 

Ibera Wetlands - Buenos Aires Airport - Buenos Aires

Day 11: Soak up the spirit of Buenos Aires

Today, a private driver will take you to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon your arrival there, a private transfer will take you to your hotel. You’ll then have the afternoon to enjoy at your own pace.

Why not take this opportunity to learn more about the locals? Dive into the defining elements of Argentine people, including their culture, origins, beliefs, traditions, passions, and food. Stops on today's itinerary should include the Boca, Caminito, San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, and the Diagonal Norte up to the Obelisco and Av. Corrientes.

Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires International Airport

Day 12: Say farewell to Argentina!

For one last experience before your flight in the afternoon, take a wonderful eco-bike tour to experience the newest parts of the city, the most traditional sites, and above all, the strong diversity of Buenos Aires and its people.

All good things must come to an end, and at the right time, you'll be transferred to the international airport for your flight home. Safe travels!