Argentina: Land of Fire and Ice

Argentina: Land of Fire & Ice
Argentina

Adventure

Tailor-made

This trip will immerse you in the heart of this "breathtaking" Argentina.

First of all, Buenos Aires, the proud, seductive city, a blend of modernity and tradition, which opens its doors to you to the sound of a languorous tango.

Discover the incredible Cataratas, the famous Iguazu Falls and beautiful Salta.

And where remote lands stretch out, the historic archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, the last stop before Antarctica, southern Argentina will fill you with wonder. Then you'll visit Ushuaia, the city at the end of the world nestling along the Beagle Channel.

A stopover in El Calafate, immersion in an estancia in the heart of the Andes and a visit to Glacier Park will be the last stops before Buenos Aires.

Prices are variable and should be requested from the agency

Length of stay

14 days/13 nights

Minimum number of participants

Group trip for 18 people, accompanied by Emile Estève, South America specialist, friend and active member of the Human Trip association.

Programme can be customised for groups of 2 or more, please contact us.

Highlights

Immersion in the heart of Argentina
Breathtaking landscapes
Exceptional meetings

Programme
Rates
Practical information
The human trip plus

Day 1

Marseille, Paris, Buenos Aires

Departure from France

Meet at Marseille Marignane airport 2 hours before your flight, i.e. around 4.50pm, for formalities.
Departure for Roissy Charles de Gaulle on flight AF 7671, which takes off at 18:50 and arrives at Paris Roissy at 20:20.
Connection for flight AF 228 departing Paris Roissy at 23:35 to Buenos Aires

Day 2

Buenos Aires

Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires

Discover the architectural puzzle that is Buenos Aires. Each neighbourhood has its own identity... from Puerto Madero to Recoleta and Palermo Viejo.

Day 3

Buenos Aires, Iguazu - Brazilian side

Vertiginous falls

One of the 3 most beautiful waterfalls in the world awaits you. If you wish, you can book a helicopter flight over the falls.

You can also visit the Bird Park, home to over 200 exotic species.

Day 4

Iguazu

The Argentinian side of Iguazu

Take the footbridges to visit the falls and the Gorges du Diable. Be overwhelmed by the beauty of the scenery.

Day 5

Iguazu, Salta

Salta la Linda

Salta is a splendid city, rich in treasures from its colonial past, and without doubt the most interesting city in the country after Buenos Aires.

Visit the town and in the evening enjoy typical Andean dishes in one of the folkloric peñas on Calle Balcarce.

Day 6

Salta, Cafayate, Salta

The Calcha valleys

You'll pass through the small, isolated villages of Cerillos and el Carril before arriving at one of the most spectacular sites in north-west Argentina: Quebarada de las Conchas.

Taste local produce on a farm, discover breathtaking scenery and enjoy a light trek to admire the sunset.

Day 7

Salta, San Antonio de Los Cobres, Purmamarca

Breathtaking

Your journey continues today through the colourful high valleys, the many candelabra-shaped cacti and some pre-Columbian sites. You will continue on the Quebrada trail to reach San Antonio de los Cobres and visit the rural school.

Then we arrive in the great salt desert.

Day 8

Purmamarca, Tilcara, Jujuy, Buenos Aires

World heritage

Depart for Pucará de Tilcara, a fortress built by the Omaguacas Indians of the Tilcaras tribe. Discover the strategic summit of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Day 9

Buenos Aires, Ushuaia

Tierra del Fuego

Visit the southernmost protected natural area in the world. Discover Ushuaïa, the Beagle Channel, the Pipo river valley, the Redonda and Esterbo islands, Lake Roca and Mount Condor.

Day 10

Ushuaïa

Sea trip

A boat trip is planned on the Beagle Channel to discover the world's largest marine sanctuary, the fjords and islands. Each island has its own wildlife that basks on the shores: sea wolves, cormorants, ducks and penguins.

Day 11

Ushuaïa, El Calafate

The Patagonian steppe

Observe the flora and fauna of Patagonia in a 4*4. Between majestic mountains, desert and an almost lunar landscape, you'll have the choice for your photo safari.

Day 12

El Calafate

Lago Argentino

Catamaran sailing on the Argentinian lake in Los Glaciares National Park. Passage of the Devil's Mouth and arrival at the Upsala glacier.

You will then end your day at an estancia with a guided tour of the farm's activities and the surrounding flora.

Day 13

El Calafate

Perito Moreno

Observe one of the glaciers as it continues to advance into the water. It deserves its place as a UNESCO World Heritage natural monument. You'll round the "Magellan Peninsula" for a breathtaking view.

Day 14

Buenos Aires

Bus tour

You'll use all the city's means of transport to visit the districts of La Boca, Caminito and its colourful houses, San Telmo and its covered market, Playa de Mayo and finish your evening dancing the tango.

Day 15

Buenos Aires, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Marseille

The end of your Argentine adventure

You will take the 14:35 flight and arrive in Paris on Friday 22 March at 07:50, arriving in Marseille at 11:15.

Price per person from €5,680

- Based on 16-18 participants

This price includes :

Return international flights from Marseille
Return airport transfers in Buenos Aires
The excursions mentioned in private services with local English-speaking guides (except the 4×4 in Calafate which will be in English-speaking group service)
Navigating the approach to the Perito Moreno Glacier
Sailing on the Beagle Channel and Estancia Haberton
Tours of the north-west (Salta and surrounding areas) in private service with a local English-speaking guide.
A two-day private tour of Buenos Aires with a local English-speaking guide
Sailings are on a regular service with a French-speaking guide on board.
Entrance fees to national parks and reserves for the excursions mentioned
Meals mentioned without drinks. One bottle of water per meal is included
Full-board tour (excluding two free meals in Buenos Aires)
13 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast (within the hotel's normal opening hours)
French-speaking assistance from our local correspondent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the route.

These prices do not include

Breakfast outside normal hotel hours
Miscellaneous extras and personal expenses
Drinks and meals not mentioned
Excursions or services not mentioned or optional
Restaurant service
Tips for guides and drivers
Early check-in and late check-out
Luggage allowance in hotels and airports
Comprehensive travel insurance at €140 per person

Comfort

4* hotels or similar:

Climate and equipment

Argentina lies in the southern hemisphere, with the seasons reversed in relation to France. You can visit Argentina all year round thanks to its
variety of climates, with all extremes possible: very hot in the north in the Andes and very cold in the south in Patagonia.
In Buenos Aires, Salta, Iguazu: 17° in the morning to 30°,
The Argentine Andes: 6° in the morning to 20° in the afternoon
Ushuaia: minimum 4° to 16°.
Light clothing and warm clothes to cope with the different temperatures in each region of Argentina.
Walking shoes
DON'T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT...
and MAKE PHOTOCOPIES OF ALL YOUR IMPORTANT PAPERS

Health

Be up to date with your vaccinations.
Take a kit
- With your medication and prescriptions if being treated
- Standard medicines for everyday aches and pains
- Mosquito repellent spray
- Apaisyl-style soothing cream for bites
- Antiseptic spray, such as Biseptine, dressings, bandages
- Soothing sunburn cream, Biafine style
- Cleaning wipes

Formalities

PASSPORT & VISAS

For your trip to Argentina, you will need a passport that is valid for six months after the return date of your trip. Take a kit
TIME DIFFERENCE
There is a 4-hour time difference with France in winter and 5 hours in summer.
In July, when it's 12pm in Paris, it's 7am in Buenos Aires.
The telephone code for Argentina is 00 54.