From the Ice to the Jungle
One trip to experience all of Argentina: the extreme glaciers of Tierra del Fuego, the white colossus of Perito Moreno, the subtropical forest of Iguazú Falls, and, in between, the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. Thirteen days in small groups (2 to 16 participants) featuring tango, the Beagle Channel, and milky-blue lakes.
Program
- Day 1 — Departure: Scheduled flight to Argentina; meals and overnight stay on board.
- Day 2 — Buenos Aires: Morning arrival with early check-in included; tour of Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, the historic Confitería la Ideal, and the Caminito in La Boca. Overnight stay at a centrally located 5-star hotel (InterContinental Buenos Aires or similar). Dinner on your own.
- Day 3 — Buenos Aires — Ushuaia: flight to the southernmost city in the world, overlooking the Beagle Channel; free time—perhaps to get your passport stamped at Fin del Mundo. Dinner at the hotel.
- Day 4 — Tierra del Fuego National Park and the Beagle Channel: a hike through snow-capped peaks, lakes, and streams, followed by a boat trip past colonies of sea lions and waterfowl. Dinner on your own.
- Day 5 — Ushuaia — El Calafate: flight to the small town on Lake Argentino, the gateway to Perito Moreno. Free meals.
- Day 6 — Perito Moreno Glacier — El Calafate: A full day in Los Glaciares National Park, exploring the scenic walkways and taking a boat ride to the 3-kilometer-long, 60-meter-high ice front. Lunch is served during the tour.
- Day 7 — Glacier Cruise: a boat trip on Lake Argentino to the Upsala Glacier and the majestic Spegazzini Glacier—the highest in the region—with lunch at the Spegazzini Refuge.
- Day 8 — El Calafate — Puerto Iguazú: flight with a layover in Buenos Aires; free afternoon in the subtropical forest among toucans and hummingbirds. Free meals.
- Day 9 — Iguazú Falls, Argentine side: through the national park, home to over 2,000 plant species and 700 animal species, all the way to the Devil’s Throat. Free meals.
- Day 10 — Waterfalls, Brazilian side— Buenos Aires: panoramic view of the more than 200 waterfalls nestled in the forest, then flight to Buenos Aires. Free meals.
- Day 11 — Buenos Aires: Recoleta, including the Monumental Cemetery; Palermo; San Isidro; and a boat tour of the Tigre Delta; in the evening, optional tango dinner and show in San Telmo.
- Day 12 — Buenos Aires — Return: transfer to the airport and flight to Italy; late check-out available for an additional fee.
- Day 13 — Arrival in Italy.
The fee includes
- Round-trip flight and domestic flights with baggage included, with a 15-kg baggage allowance for domestic flights
- Airport taxes and transfers between the airport and the hotel
- Departure Assistant at Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino, and Venice Marco Polo Airports
- 11 nights’ hotel accommodations with breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
- GT bus for exclusive use during tours, local Italian-speaking guides for groups of up to 9 participants, and a Boscolo tour leader speaking Italian for groups of 10 participants
- Admission tickets to museums and monuments
- Boscolo Travel Kit, medical, baggage, and pandemic risk insurance, 24/7 “No Problem” assistance line
- Early check-in upon arrival in Buenos Aires and coffee at the historic Confitería la Ideal
Price starting at €6,810 for the December 30, 2026, departure; trip confirmed with a minimum of 2 participants. Hotels may vary depending on the departure date; boat excursions are subject to weather and sea conditions.
Notes
The fee includes:
- Round-trip flight and domestic flights, including baggage (15 kg allowance for domestic flights)
- Airport taxes
- Airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- Departure Assistant at Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino, and Venice Marco Polo
- 11 nights’ lodging at a hotel, including breakfast
- 2 lunches and 1 dinner
- GT bus for the exclusive use of Boscolo clients for visits as scheduled
- Local Italian-speaking guides for groups of up to 9 participants; a Boscolo tour leader speaking Italian for groups of 10 or more participants
- Admission to museums and monuments
- Early check-in upon arrival in Buenos Aires and coffee at Confitería la Ideal
- Boscolo Travel Kit
- Medical, baggage and pandemic risk insurance
- No Problem Customer Service Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The fee does not include:
- City tax, payable at the hotel (approximately $1.50–$5 per person per day)
- Online check-in for domestic and international flights; participants are responsible for the cost
- “Fin del Mundo” Train, available for purchase on site
- Optional excursions: dinner with a tango show, €100 (Day 11); late check-out in Buenos Aires, €100 for a double room or €190 for a single room (Day 12)