From open steppe and coastal cliffs to lush wetlands and savannah, this exclusive trip celebrates the success story of Argentina's rewilded landscapes.
Duration
19 days
Duration
All our trips are tailormade and therefore can be extended or reduced to suit you. You'll find a few ideas to extend your trip below, but please do ask about how we can tailor it to you.
Guide Price
£7,670 pp
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Guide Price
This is a realistic guide price per person, based on you travelling at an optimum time for this holiday. Please see 'What's Included' for full details and contact us for a personalised quotation.
When
Sep-Mar
When
This is a broad indicator of when you might realistically take this holiday. Please do ask us if you'd like to chat through your options in more detail - getting the timing right is important. We'd love to help.
Penguins, elephant seals and whales on the coast; pumas and guanacos in the Andean foothills; marsh deer, monkeys and soon-to-be-reintroduced macaws and jaguars in the wetlands of Iberá. This spectacular guided journey shares Argentina's diversity through one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the world.
Enjoy reading this taster itinerary. Please Request Full Details if you'd like to know more, or to discuss how we can tailor this holiday for you.
Day 1 - Arrive in Argentina, settle in to Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires and the charming Palermo neighbourhood. Head out to explore on foot, enjoy eating out with the help of our local information and advice.
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Day 2 - Private guided exploration of Buenos Aires
Spend this morning in the company of your own private guide who can take you on and off the beaten track. Rather than follow a specific route, this is a tour set by you.
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Day 3 - To the wildlife of the Valdes Peninsula
Fly south to Patagonia's great wildlife hotspot, the Valdes Peninsula. Meet your guide, settle in your hotel in Puerto Madryn and start exploring the local wildlife.
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Day 4 - Guided whale watching, and more
Spend all day with your naturalist guide as you meet the wildlife of this UNESCO world heritage area, from Southern Right Whales to penguins, elephant seals, rheas, Orca, sea lions...and more.
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Day 5 - Travel south to the Blue Patagonia reserve
Travel south with your guide following the Atlantic's wild coastal to Argentina's first coastal national park and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Blue Patagonia.
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Day 6 - Full day guided coastal wildlife safari
Full day dedicated to the coastal wildlife of the Blue Patagonia project, part of the conservation program of Argentina's Rewilding Foundation.
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Day 7 - Petrified forests and ranches of the steppe
Leave the coast behind and travel under the vast skies of the Patagonian steppe. Stop to visit a petrified forest of giant monkey puzzle trees and stay at a working estancia.
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Day 8 - Reach the foothills of the Andes
Experience life on a Patagonian ranch before driving to the foothills of the Andes to get introduced to the Patagonia National Park and the history of its conservation projects.
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Day 9 - Private guided in the Patagonia National Park
Spend today in the Patagonia Park, your guide´s home area. Learn about the local conservation efforts carried out by the ‘Rewilding Argentina’ project as you walk.
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Day 10 - Visit the incredible Cave of Hands
Visit the impressive archaeological site of the 'Cueva de las Manos' with near 1,000 silhouettes of hands painted around 10,000 years ago and enter guanaco and puma ground.
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Day 11 - Guided exploration of puma territory
Head out for a walk this morning in the Cañadon pinturas area, searching for guanacos and evidence of puma, or the pumas themselves if you are lucky.
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Day 12 - Travel north by bus to the lakes
Say goodbye to your guide today as he leaves you at the bus that takes you north across the vast steppe to Esquel, the entrance to the Lake region of Patagonia.
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Day 13 - Private guided day in the Alerce National Park
Full day guided to discover green Patagonia in Los Alerces National Park, a place of rich lush forests of ancient trees, glistening lakes and glaciers, a true contrast with the steppe.
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Day 14 - From lakes to the Iberá wetlands
Fly north this morning via Buenos Aires to the town of Corrientes to travel by land to the heartland of the Iberá wetlands, home to one of the most important rewilding projects worldwide.
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Day 15 - Experience Iberá, learn about rewilding
For the next three full days you will learn about the ambitious conservation projects that include the reintroduction of jaguars, macaws, giant anteaters and tapir.
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Day 16 - Explore Iberá by land and water
Explore by land and water, daylight and night time to capture the rich wildlife of the wetlands. The excursions in Iberá are in shared small group guided by the Rewilding Argentina local guides.
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Day 17 - Guided day in Iberá
Another day to enjoy the wildlife and learning about conservation efforts and connections with traditional farming. Your visit to this area supports the funding of the conservation projects.
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Day 18 - Say goodbye to Iberá, staying in Buenos Aires
Transfer out of Iberá today to fly south to Buenos Aires for a farewell night in Argentina's capital - a great excuse for a fine meal.
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Day 19 - Time to leave Argentina
Transfer to the international airport of Ezeiza at a time to suit your travel home. Please note that international flights are not included in this holiday.
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Day 1 - Arrive in Argentina, settle in to Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires and the charming Palermo neighbourhood. Head out to explore on foot, enjoy eating out with the help of our local information and advice.
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Day 2 - Private guided exploration of Buenos Aires
Spend this morning in the company of your own private guide who can take you on and off the beaten track. Rather than follow a specific route, this is a tour set by you.
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Day 3 - To the wildlife of the Valdes Peninsula
Fly south to Patagonia's great wildlife hotspot, the Valdes Peninsula. Meet your guide, settle in your hotel in Puerto Madryn and start exploring the local wildlife.
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Day 4 - Guided whale watching, and more
Spend all day with your naturalist guide as you meet the wildlife of this UNESCO world heritage area, from Southern Right Whales to penguins, elephant seals, rheas, Orca, sea lions...and more.
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Day 5 - Travel south to the Blue Patagonia reserve
Travel south with your guide following the Atlantic's wild coastal to Argentina's first coastal national park and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Blue Patagonia.
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Day 6 - Full day guided coastal wildlife safari
Full day dedicated to the coastal wildlife of the Blue Patagonia project, part of the conservation program of Argentina's Rewilding Foundation.
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Day 7 - Petrified forests and ranches of the steppe
Leave the coast behind and travel under the vast skies of the Patagonian steppe. Stop to visit a petrified forest of giant monkey puzzle trees and stay at a working estancia.
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Day 8 - Reach the foothills of the Andes
Experience life on a Patagonian ranch before driving to the foothills of the Andes to get introduced to the Patagonia National Park and the history of its conservation projects.
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Day 9 - Private guided in the Patagonia National Park
Spend today in the Patagonia Park, your guide´s home area. Learn about the local conservation efforts carried out by the ‘Rewilding Argentina’ project as you walk.
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Day 10 - Visit the incredible Cave of Hands
Visit the impressive archaeological site of the 'Cueva de las Manos' with near 1,000 silhouettes of hands painted around 10,000 years ago and enter guanaco and puma ground.
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Day 11 - Guided exploration of puma territory
Head out for a walk this morning in the Cañadon pinturas area, searching for guanacos and evidence of puma, or the pumas themselves if you are lucky.
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Day 12 - Travel north by bus to the lakes
Say goodbye to your guide today as he leaves you at the bus that takes you north across the vast steppe to Esquel, the entrance to the Lake region of Patagonia.
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Day 13 - Private guided day in the Alerce National Park
Full day guided to discover green Patagonia in Los Alerces National Park, a place of rich lush forests of ancient trees, glistening lakes and glaciers, a true contrast with the steppe.
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Day 14 - From lakes to the Iberá wetlands
Fly north this morning via Buenos Aires to the town of Corrientes to travel by land to the heartland of the Iberá wetlands, home to one of the most important rewilding projects worldwide.
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Day 15 - Experience Iberá, learn about rewilding
For the next three full days you will learn about the ambitious conservation projects that include the reintroduction of jaguars, macaws, giant anteaters and tapir.
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Day 16 - Explore Iberá by land and water
Explore by land and water, daylight and night time to capture the rich wildlife of the wetlands. The excursions in Iberá are in shared small group guided by the Rewilding Argentina local guides.
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Day 17 - Guided day in Iberá
Another day to enjoy the wildlife and learning about conservation efforts and connections with traditional farming. Your visit to this area supports the funding of the conservation projects.
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Day 18 - Say goodbye to Iberá, staying in Buenos Aires
Transfer out of Iberá today to fly south to Buenos Aires for a farewell night in Argentina's capital - a great excuse for a fine meal.
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Day 19 - Time to leave Argentina
Transfer to the international airport of Ezeiza at a time to suit your travel home. Please note that international flights are not included in this holiday.
