Buenos Aires-Iguazu Falls
Discover the magic of the Paris of South America, admire the world’s largest waterfalls up close, visit the land of the Gauchos and sail on the Tigre River on this amazing singles vacation in Argentina. Throughout its flamboyant history, Buenos Aires has exuded a romantic allure that has proved difficult to resist. Experience the Portenos’ (the people of Buenos Aires), devotion to the passionate music of tango, the rich and varied cuisine and a wealth of art and culture. Spend a full day on the pampas with gauchos and a traditional Argentina BBQ. Travel to Iguazu to walk through the jungle, ride the river and feel the spray of the mighty Iguazu Falls on our safari boat road. Then, spend New Years Eve with new friends in the magical city of Buenos Aires.

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Day 1: Buenos Aires

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met at the airport and transferred to our centrally located hotel, Novhotel Buenos Aires. You will have free time to relax before we start our trip around this wonderful city. Tonight meet your group leader and join the other singles for an optional dinner.

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Today we explore Buenos Aires on our full day tour of the city. Soaked in culture, the city is a giant living, breathing museum, showcasing a vibrant blend of European and Latin America influences. Today we will visit the famous Avenida de Mayo that runs into the Plaza Dr Mayo, surrounded by the Casa Rosada (government house), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (first City Hall, built during Spanish rule). At the other end of Avenida de Mayo, you find the Congress building.
Our next stop is La Boca, Buenos Aire’s most colorful and picturesque area famous for the Boca Stadium and Caminito Street. After driving by the stadium, enjoy a walking tour and lunch break at Caminito Street. Located on what used to be the city’s biggest port, immigrants set up shops, worked the docks and built homes from the scrap material leftover from ship building. The area is now thriving with peddlers selling art, people playing music and stalls offering trinkets of every variety.

San Telmo, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and our next stop, boasts a vibrant tango and arts scene. The area still maintains much of its original architecture, historic mansions and cobbled streets. It’s antique markets, candle street lighting (known as farollas), and old buildings all add to the unique atmosphere. In fact, we will visit an1830 old mansion to take a fascinating underground trip into the origins of the city. Tour through the archeological maze of centuries-old tunnels and ruins, dating back to Buenos Aires ‘early foundations. Explore the subterranean waterways and learn about the immigrant families who lived in the house after the wealthy owners departed.

While visiting Buenos Aires, watching a tango show should be on everyone’s bucket list. Originally from the poorer district and only dance by men, the music included flutes, violins and guitars. Later on the flutes were replaced by the “Bandoneon”, a type of accordian. Tonight we will head to one of the city’s tango houses, indulge in exquisite food and enjoy live tango show.

Day 3: Buenos Aires-New Years Eve

Today we head north and visit La Recoleta, one of the Buenos Aires’s most glamorous neighborhoods. Along Alvear Avenue, see countless upscale stores, restaurants, cafes and boutiques. The Recoleta Cultural Center, The National Museum of Fine Arts, and the Palais de Glace are an important part of Buenos Aires’ cultural activities. We will drive by many beautiful parks, and see the famous Floralis Generica at the United Nations Park, and the Libertador and Fiqueroa Alcorta Avenues.

Visit the Recoleta Cemetery, founded in 1822, one of the most prominent cemeteries of the world. The most celebrated Argentinians, including Eva Peron and her family, are buried at this cemetery. After the tour of the cemetery, enjoy free time to visit one of the trendiest neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood. Stroll around the streets filled with designer boutiques, fashionable cafes and trendy restaurants. Then it is time to go back to the hotel and get ready for a fun, exciting New Year’s evening. Starting with a wonderful dinner at a local Argentinian restaurant near Puerto Madero. Then we’ll immerse ourselves in the spirit at Puerto Madero. We’ll join the crowd as they countdown to midnight and enjoy the view of the fireworks..

Day 4: Buenos Aires – Iguazu Falls

After breakfast, we transfer to the domestic airport for our flight to Iguazu. At the border conjunctions of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, Puerto Iguazu is the entry gate to the imposing falls. Upon arrival in Puerto Iguazu airport, Argentina, we will be met and transferred to the group’s hotel, Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru located at the heart of the Iryapu Jungle. Enjoy the pool and have dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, cause tomorrow is a busy day.

Day 5: Iguazu Falls- Argentina Falls Tour and the Great Adventure

The views are amazing on our full day tour ot the waterfalls on the Argentinian side. The 200,000-year-old falls span across the border of three countries and are known to pour over 400,000 gallons per second onto the rocks below. Today, we explore three tiers to see the falls from different vantage points. The lower walk leads to the base of the falls, where the intense crash of the falls releases a thick mist into the air. The upper path leads to incredible, panoramic views of the falls. After our walk, we take a short ride on a train to the footbridge over Devil’s Throat, the largest of about 275 waterfalls making up Iguazu Falls, and the border between Brazil and Argentina. The feeling of the magnitude and strength of the water falling is overwhelming, and you will marvel as the water rushes down into the river below and creates clouds of mist and endless rainbows. Get your cameras ready because a memorable experience awaits, as we take the “Iguazu Great Adventure”. We start by entering the jungle by specialty truck, and during our 3 mile ride, our guide introduces us to the local nature. Then we board our boat to sail along the lower Iguazu River heading towards the waterfall and enjoying plentiful rapids along the way. Upon reaching the Tres Mosqueteros Fall, view both the Argentinian and Brazilian Falls, crowned by the view of Devil’s Throat. Then the most exciting point comes when facing the incomparable San Martin waterfall, the second in size and the biggest any boat may face.

Day 6: Iguazu Falls – Brazilian Side

After breakfast, we drive through the Iguazu National Park until we reach the Brazilian side of the falls. From here, we walk along the paths to appreciate the lush vegetation, butterflies and cascades. Stroll along the 1-mile path that leads us to an amazing panoramic view of the Devil’s Throat. From here we can appreciate the incredible scene that includes other iconic sites in Argentina like the Two Sisters and Bozzeti waterfalls, the Superior Circuit, and San Martin island, where the movie “The Mission” was filmed. The Bird Park is located just before the Brazilian National Park entrance and combines ecological tourism and preservation. The sanctuary is home to over 500 species of birds and aims to rehabilitate and release them back into nature. Walk along the paths in the subtropical forest and keep your eyes open for butterflies, alligators, snakes and monkeys. Get up close and personal with different birds, take photos and learn about the park’s mission to raise awareness and protect native species and ecosystems.

Day 7: Iguazú Falls-Buenos Aires

After breakfast, relax at the hotel until it is time to leave for the airport. We leave the amazing Iguazu Falls behind and fly back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, we will transfer back to the Novotel to re-check in. Once back at the hotel, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish.

Day 8: Buenos Aires Gauchos Day

The Pampas are waiting for us to spend a full day at Estancia Santa Susana. Escape the bustling streets of the city and discover the traditional way of life in the Argentine countryside. Meet the friendly gauchos, talented wranglers and horsemen similar to cowboys of the American West. Upon arrival, be greeted with two Argentine specialties, piping hot empanadas and wine. After a tour of the grounds by carriage or on horseback, we will include a stop at the Spanish-colonial house which now contains a museum. Guests are then treated to a parrillada, an Argentine style barbecue. Tango dancers and folk singers entertain during lunch. Afterwards, enjoy a guided visit to the Spanish-colonial style “casco” and to the authentic museum. If you want, take a horseback ride to enjoy the stunning landscapes the land offers.

Day 9: Buenos Aires- Tigre River

This morning we drive along the Rio de la Plata to the charming northern suburb of San Isidro, home to an impressive cathedral and mansions built by the city’s old aristocratic families. Then we continue on to Tigre, where we embark on our 1 hour Delta cruise. Relax on our catamaran as we float along the Parana Delta and its channels, rivers, streams and numerous islands, appreciating the rich vegetation. Float past stilted homes and learn how delta-dwellers access goods and services through a network of floating markets. After our cruise, relax as we travel back to Buenos Aires.

Tonight, enjoy an introduction to the best of Argentina’s cuisine, beginning with appetizers and wine. Then we get to create our own Empanada, choose the filling and learn the “repulge” technique to make it. Enjoy the best steak in Argentina. A steak that goes through a unique 24-hour preparation method. Try different Malbec wines from boutique wineries in Mendoza, as well as other typical food like cuartirolo cheese with dulce de bata (made with sweet potato) and dulce de madera (Argentina is the only country in the world where a special kind of wood can be eaten). For desert make your own alfajores, Argentina’s national sweet, that combines biscuits, dulce de leche, melted chocolate and coconut shavings. End our gastronomic experience with a lesson on the history and etiquette of “mate”, the country’s national tea. Larn how to prepare it from scratch and share it among yourselves.

Day 10: Depart for Home

Our tour ends after breakfast (if you still and put another bite into your mouth)!!. You will be transferred to the Buenos Aires airport according to your flight schedule. Say goodbye to all your new friends and the end of another wonderful New Year’s singles vacation.