Destinations
An epic one way journey from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls, via the Ibera Wetlands, Argentina’s answer to Brazil's Pantanal which is currently the subject of an impressive re-wilding programme. After the buzz of the city, you will drive north and stay at a tremendous variety of estancias, jungle lodges and country houses. Culminating in a wonderful visit to one of Argentina’s highlights, the extraordinary Iguazu Falls.
On arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met and privately transferred to your hotel for the next two nights which is located on the city outskirts at San Isidro, near the Tigre Delta. If your flight arrives early in the morning then we suggest a private guided walking tour for a few hours, including a coffee stop as check in at most hotels isn't usually until at least midday.
The next morning you will explore the Tigre Delta on board a small, yet beautiful wooden yacht called 'Connie' for a 3 hour private river cruise with lunch. After your cruise you will be briefed on your self drive route ahead and will be given the necessary maps.
This morning you will receive your rental car and depart the city's bright lights and drive north. Enjoy lunch along the way at El Palmar National Park, arriving at rural La Violeta in the late afternoon. Here they breed sheep, Hereford cattle as well as polo ponies. Full day of activities to be enjoyed on the estancia. From bird watching to looking out for other native wildlife species, to a tour through the stables to learn about the stud farm. Polo lesson are not included, but can be arranged.
Continue north to Mercedes where we suggest a stop for lunch, before driving the last stretch to Rincon del Socorro. Rincón del Socorro Reserve is a former cattle ranch, nowadays transformed into a sanctuary for the astonishing nature of Iberá which draws together past, present and future. Once you have settled in you can go for a walk around the property and get to know its surroundings, a little more about its history and the rewilding of the environment that is underway in Iberá. Enjoy a day of activities at Rincon del Socorro. Here you can ride, cycle, kayak, walk - all great ways to get out and about to see the flora and fauna of the area. At additional cost you might like to take a short scenic flight to see the Ibera Wetlands from above.
Today you continue on the unpaved roads north to Estancia Santa Inés, Misiones province. Santa Ines was founded over 100 yrs ago by Don Pedro Nunez, a pioneer of the area. It was he who started the production of Yerba Mate - the favourite tea-like drink enjoyed throughout Argentina. Moreover, aboard the ship Espana in 1901 he took the very first tourists to visit Igauzu Falls - a time when reaching them was an adventure in itself.
Enjoy a full day to explore and discover the estancia, which is a fascinating place, surrounded by forest inhabited by families of howler monkeys which, if you are lucky, you will see.
Today you can stop to visit the Jesuit ruins at San Ignacio, before continuing on to near Mocona. You have the day to visit the Mocona Falls (depending on the water levels). Other activities available here include tubing & kayaking.
An interesting drive as you head through towns and villages on your way to near Iguazu Falls. Built on a promontory above the Parana river, Casa Bemberg is a colonial-style villa which faces Paraguay, just 30 miles from Iguazu Falls. It was names after the once powerful Bemberg family, founders of Argentina's first big brewery(Quilmes). Enjoy walks, boat trips on the Parana river, learn about the flora and fauna of the area.
This morning you will drive into the Iguazu Falls National Park and check in at your hotel, the only one located actually inside the park. Enjoy a full day at the falls. They are truly impressive. Take the boat ride under the Falls - you will get completely soaked, but is the best fun for big and little kids alike.
Today you can revisit the falls or choose to cross over to the Brazilian side. In the afternoon drive to the airport, drop off your rental car and fly to Buenos Aires for a last night.
Today you will be transferred to the airport in good time for your international flight home.
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