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                     Argentina, from the Iguazu falls to the jungle                      

Escape to Argentina's Iguazu with a 5-day immersion in a jungle lodge that will fascinate both young and old! First, historically the arrival of the Jesuits in the 17th century and who were then expelled in the 18th century by the Spanish authorities. Beautifully retraced by the movie "Mission" with Robert de Niro which was shot in Iguazu. Second, the province of Misiones, Argentina’s green-house, has more than 2000 species of plants and animals, including monkeys, butterflies, and toucans and so on. There is so much to discover in this amazing region!

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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Buenos Aires - City Tour Buenos Aires
  • Day 2: Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazu - Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazu - Yacutinga Lodge
  • Day 3: Yacutinga Lodge
  • Day 4: Yacutinga Lodge - Puerto Iguazu - Iguazu National Park Brazilian side - Puerto Iguazu
  • Day 5: Iguazu National Park, Argentinean side - Puerto Iguazu
  • Day 6: Puerto Iguazu
  • Day 7: Puerto Iguazu - Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazu - Buenos Aires
  • Day 8: Buenos Aires

TRAVEL BOOK

Day 1: Aéroport EZE International Ezeiza - Buenos Aires - City Tour Buenos Aires

Welcoming at Ezeiza International Airport and transfer to Buenos Aires in a private vehicle.

Transfer with an English-speaking guide.
Visit Buenos Aires (half day, private tour).

Buenos Aires, a cosmopolitan city with European features, is among the 10 most active cities in the world. City of arts, cultures, theaters, traditions ... The variety satisfies the most demanding visitor.
You visit the 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest in the world, dominated by the obelisk, a symbol of Buenos Aires. You will pass the Colon Theatre, one of the jewels of the Argentine architecture. Then you arrive to the famous or central Plaza de Mayo, next to buildings such as the Casa Rosada or Casa de Gobierno, the Cabildo and the Cathedral.

You end your day with the picturesque neighborhood of La Boca, and specifically the alley El Caminito, the spot for painters, tango dancers and singers.
Return to your hotel after the visit.
Private transport 4 hours.

Night at the hotel Jardín Escondido ****.
Included : transfer arrival, reception with english-speaking guide, english speaking guide, private transport, room & breakfast

Day 2: Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazu - Yacutinga Lodge

Transfer from the hotel to the Buenos Aires Domestic Airport in a private vehicle

Domestic flight Buenos Aires - Iguazu.

Transport from Puerto Iguazu's airport to your hotel in a private vehicle.
Departure from Raices Argentinas at 14:30 through Urugua Provincial Park, north of the country where we change the vehicle for the last 12 km to the entrance of the Private Refuge of Wildlife Yacutinga.

Arrival at the Lodge and reception.

Explanation of activities.

Meals and night at Lodge in "Selva" room.

Included : transfer departure, domestic flight, airport tax, english speaking guide, transfer arrival, dinner (no drinks), local guide

Day 3: Yacutinga Lodge


Early in the morning, we sail on the San Francisco river, which flows into the natural reserve; this is a photo safari and wildlife viewing.
This tour has a length of about 3 hours, in silence in the middle of the forest. Mid-morning return to the Lodge.

Lunch.

Free time to explore the various self-guided trails or simply enjoy the comfort of the Lodge (swimming, Wild Orchids and Hummingbirds project, etc).
In the afternoon, observation walks, accompanied by expert guides who provide information on the various natural habitats, fauna and flora.

Night outing "Jungle at night".

Back at the lodge, dinner and night at Lodge Yacutinga in Selva Room.

Day 4: Puerto Iguazu - Iguazu National Park Brazilian side - Yacutinga Lodge - Puerto Iguazu


Departure to the Brazilian side of the waterfalls.

The 1,200 meters circuit takes the visitor along footbridges and viewing decks to admire the minor Floriano and Teodoro Da Fonseca falls and finally, the Santa María falls, from where the panorama onto Island San Martín and the entirety of the falls is absolutely breath-taking.

Note: from mid-October to mid-February, Brazil is one hour ahead of Argentina (daylight saving time).


Entrance to Iguazú National Park (Brazil) included

Enjoy a helicopter flight over the Falls, a breathtaking experience and have the certainty to know that you will take the most spectacular pictures.
Scenic flight of 10-15 minutes approximately.

The Parque das Aves is an essential tour for visitors of Foz do Iguassu, located near the Cataratas do Iguassu, beside the Iguassu National Park. In the Parque das Aves you will experience a direct contact with more than 1020 birds from about 150 different species. There are 16.5 hectares of lush Atlantic Rainforest maintained to provide the best habitat for our animals.

This is a tour like no other. It is a unique and unforgettable experience in which you will find amazing birds from all four corners of Brazil and from various parts of the world, many of them endangered. Enter our immersion aviaries to feel the beat of wings from vibrant macaws and look into the eyes of a toucan.

There is plenty to feel and enjoy - beauty is everywhere and that is what motivates us every day to work for the preservation of our fauna and flora. We take into our care birds that are no longer in condition to continue living in nature and keep them in an environment where they can live happily.
You are an essential part of this project. All you need to do to help preserve it is to enter into the experience with all your senses.

Breakfast and free time to explore some of our self-guided interpretation trails or just relax in the Lodge area.

By mid-morning return to Puerto Iguazu.

Estimated arrival 13:00.


Night at the Loi Suites hotel in Studio Junior Suite.
Included : english speaking guide, private transport, entrance fees, room & breakfast

Day 5: Iguazu National Park, Argentinean side - Puerto Iguazu


Departure to the Iguazú National Park, 18 km from the city centre. Walk along the lower and upper footbridges in the Devil’s Gorge. The Iguazu falls in the Misiones province are always beyond the expectation and the imagination of the visitors. They are formed by a 70 meters drop in the elevation of the Iguazu River with 275 falls.

You can admire falls such as Bosetti, Mbigua and San Martin. We will continue with the lower circuit to observe the Dos Hermanas falls and the San Martin Island.

In the afternoon, the tour goes to the "Garganta del Diablo" circuit with a viewing point in front of the superb and powerful fall, over 150 meters long and 80 meters high. This impressive wonder is surrounded with a thick mist which is one of the biggest attractions of the National Park. The park does not only feature this stunning landscape but also an intense wildlife and flora.

Note: Please remember to take light waterproof clothing along.


Entrance to Iguazú National Park (Argentina) included


A nautical Adventure: this adventure consists in a twelve-minute ride on board a twin-engine boat that leaves opposite island San Martín. During this excursion, the visitor experiences the uniqueness of being engulfed by the thick surrounding mist and enjoys a panoramic view of the Brazilian side of the waterfalls.

Note: this excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or people with physical disabilities (when disembarking, the visitor has to climb up a stairs 100 meter long to reach the footbridges).


Night at the Loi Suites hotel in Studio Junior Suite.
Included : entrance fees, room & breakfast

Day 6: Puerto Iguazu

Leisure day.

Enjoy the swimming pool of your hotel in this tropical weather. For nature lovers, you can go to Picaflores gargen. In a private garden, you can meet a family passionated about colibris. It is a priviledge to observe this smal little bird.

Night at the Loi Suites hotel in Studio Junior Suite.
Included : room & breakfast

Day 7: Puerto Iguazu - Buenos Aires

Transfer from the hotel to Puerto Iguazu's Airport in a private vehicle.

Domestic flight Iguazu - Buenos Aires.

Welcoming at Buenos Aires domestic airport. and transfer to the hotel in a private vehicle.

Night at the hotel Jardín Escondido ****.
Included : transfer departure, domestic flight, airport tax, transfer arrival, room & breakfast

Day 8: Buenos Aires - Aéroport EZE International Ezeiza

Transfer from the hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in a private vehicle
Included : transfer departure

Hotel Jardin Escondido by Coppola   

Level : 4*
Included : room & breakfast

The BE Jardin Escondido by Coppola invites you to experience a unique experience and brings a bit of Francis Ford Coppola’s story. The filmmaker lived at the location while recording Tetro and left records that can be shared during the visit.

Yacutinga Lodge   Puerto Iguazu

Level : 4*
Included : dinner (no drinks), local guide, transfer arrival

Far from massive tourism, Yacutinga Lodge allows you to immerse yourself in the heart of nature. If you plan to visit us, we recommend you to stay with us at least 3 days. Our packages are very easy to combine with the traditional visit to the Iguazu Falls. You can then explore the mysteries and peculiarities of the jungle, enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Iguazu Falls.

Loi Suites Hotel   Puerto Iguazu

Level : 4*
Included : room & breakfast

The Iguazu Loi Suites is a buble of wellbeing and relaxing atmosphere in the middle of the mysterious and impenetrable jungle of Missiones. Listening to the forest noises and breathing the tropical perfumes from the quiet pool, and observing the shy but abundant life out.. a stay at the hotel is an experience of all the senses.

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