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Wild Argentina & Chile

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Buenos Aires, Argentina → Santiago, Chile

Country: Argentina, Chile
Start: Buenos Aires, Argentina
End: Santiago, Chile
Date: Flexible
Duration: 20 days
Theme: Discovery, Luxury, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 19 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 13 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, 4x4, motorised boat, kayak, horseback, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the historic districts and food culture of Buenos Aires.
Watch a live tango performance with Argentine wine pairing.
Search for capybaras, caimans, marsh deer, and birdlife in Iberá.
Visit the Yaguareté jaguar reintroduction project.
Travel through wetlands by boat, kayak, horseback, and 4x4.
Discover the Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio Miní.
Experience the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguazú Falls.
Ride beneath the waterfalls on the Great Adventure boat excursion.
Journey along Route 40 through the Calchaquí Valleys.
Taste Torrontés wines in Cafayate vineyards.
Explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca UNESCO landscape.
Cross the Salinas Grandes salt flats into Chile.
Float in the salt lagoons of the Atacama Desert.
Witness sunrise at the El Tatio Geysers.
Hike through the mineral-striped Rainbow Valley.
Learn to prepare ceviche and Pisco Sours in Santiago.
Ride Valparaíso’s historic funiculars and explore its street art.

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the journey
All ground transport and private transfers
Professional local guides and naturalist guides
Entry fees and national park permits where applicable
Guided sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary
Wine tasting experience in Cafayate
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Full board at Rincón del Socorro and Explora Atacama
Selected wildlife, cultural, and culinary experiences

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Visa fees and related costs
Travel insurance
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses and gratuities
Alcoholic beverages unless specified
Items of a personal nature
Anything not specifically listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a wildlife and nature-focused South America itinerary.
Enjoy active sightseeing and outdoor experiences.
Interested in conservation, birdlife, and ecosystems.
Appreciate wine, food, and regional culinary experiences.
Want a combination of cities, wetlands, deserts, mountains, and waterfalls.
Enjoy boutique lodges and remote wilderness accommodation.
Comfortable with varied climates and moderate altitudes.
Prefer immersive, guided travel experiences.
Prefer slow-paced resort holidays with limited movement.
Prefer slow-paced resort holidays with limited movement.
Uncomfortable with long road journeys or multiple flights.
Prefer nightlife-focused or luxury shopping itineraries.
Dislike hot desert climates or humid subtropical environments.
Sensitive to altitude in the Andes or Atacama region.
Prefer fully independent travel over guided experiences.

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Wild Argentina & Chile

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Buenos Aires

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Day 3: Buenos Aires – Iberá Wetlands

Day 4: Iberá Wetlands

Day 5: Iberá Wetlands

Day 6: Iberá Wetlands

Day 7: Iberá Wetlands – Iguazú Falls

Day 8: Iguazú Falls

Day 9: Iguazú Falls – Brazil Side

Day 10: Iguazú – Salta

Day 11: Salta – Cafayate

Day 12: Cafayate

Day 13: Cafayate – Jujuy

Day 14: Jujuy – San Pedro de Atacama

Day 15: Atacama Desert

Day 16: Atacama Desert

Day 17: San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago

Day 18: Santiago

Day 19: Santiago – Valparaíso

Day 20: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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