You’ll explore exciting Buenos Aires by day and night, jet up to the natural wonder of the world, Iguaçu Falls, and then explore the food and wine of Mendoza at the luxurious Cavas wine lodge at the foot of the Andes. All along the way you’ll stay in the finest hotels and experience the country like a pampered local.

Think of the best dinner party you could possibly pull together, and now imagine it extended over 10 days in settings of urban sophistication and bucolic startling beauty.

Life-transforming travel begins here. Welcome to the Savvy Navigator.

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Depart North America for Buenos Aires, an easy overnight flight that is just one time zone away from EDT

Arrive in the morning at Ezeiza International airport, where you'll be met by your guide for a transfer to the Legado Mitico luxury boutique hotel in Palermo Soho, one of BA's most interesting, eclectic neighborhoods. After lunch on your own, you'll take a walking tour of the Recoleta neighborhood, including the famous cemetery that's the resting place of Evita. Afterwards, we'll head back to the hotel for some quiet time, followed by our Welcome Dinner with the group at one of Savyv Nav's favorite restaurants.

After your amazing breakfast in the hotel dining room, you're on your own this morning. Don't know where to explore? Let Savvy Nav point you in the right direction. After lunch on your own, we'll take an interesting city tour that will give us an inside look at this historical city.

Tonight, we'll have dinner in another interesting off-the-beaten path restaurant that will be sure to delight the most discerning foodie. Later we'll experience the Tango firsthand as we explore BA's gay nightlife. 

After breakfast, we’ll visit the renowned San Telmo open air market and then gather at Savvy Nav’s favorite lunch spot, Parilla la Brigada (let the meatfest continue). Later you’ll visit the MALBA contemporary art museum and if you’re up for it, stroll back though Palermo neighborhoods to the hotel. Dinner‘s on your own tonight.

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to domestic airport for a LAN flight to Port Iguazu at the Brazil/Argentina/Paraguay border. After checking into our luxury hotel, you can either visit the Brazilian side of falls (Brazil visa necessary) or join fellow naturalists on a birdwatching expedition. After late-afternoon quiet time in the hotel, we’ll have a fun group dinner not far from the falls.

After breakfast in the hotel, we’ll visit the  Argentine side of the falls in the Iguazu National Park. Afterwards, you’ll board a boat and motor up to the base of the falls in the Great River Adventure. Be sure to bring some extra clothes, as there’s a good chance we’ll get drenched. Tonight, dinner is again near the falls.

Today's Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After a morning on your own, transfer back to the airport for our LAN flights Port Iguazu-Buenos Aires-Mendoza. We’ll be met in Mendoza by the Cavas team and transferred to our luxury accommodations in a vineyard at the foot of the Andes. Arrive you settle into your rooms, there will be a welcome dinner at Cavas.

Wine tasting, touring and an amazing lunch at a vineyard. Tonight dinner on your own at one of Mendoza’s amazing restaurants. After all, Mendoza in the Argentine center for food & wine greatness!

Wine tasting, touring and an amazing lunch at another renowned vineyard dining room. Dinner, again, on your own, or simply stay in at Cavas for a lighter meal.

After breakfast transfer to the LAN flight from Mendoza back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in BA and check-in at the fabulous Park Hyatt, have some free time for relaxing or a final shopping trip. Tonight’s the farewell dinner with group.

Your last day in Argentina. Are you up for a spa day at the glam Park Hyatt spa? Late afternoon we transfer back to Ezeiza International Airport in the evening for our flights back home. 

Arrive back in your city on Monday, May 31st, Memorial Day.