Buenos Aires Extension: Iguazú Falls, Deep Jungle, and City Tours
Extension Overview
Immerse yourself in the cosmopolitan elegance of Buenos Aires and the breathtaking natural spectacle of Iguazú Falls—one of the world’s most extraordinary waterfall systems and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Through our trusted local partners, this five-day adventure gives guests the privilege of visiting the Mbya Guaraní community of Jasy Porá, providing a window into their spiritual beliefs and deep connection to the forest. The journey then returns to Buenos Aires, with its historic neighborhoods, café culture, and an unforgettable evening of world-class tango.
Local hosts: Operating since 2010, our trusted local partner, New World Travel Designers, brings deep expertise across Argentina, Chile and Antarctica. Specialists in seamless, end-to-end travel design and on-the-ground coordination, their team ensures every detail is handled with precision—delivering a smooth, well-orchestrated tour from start to finish.
Extension Details
Availability: Pre & post-expedition on Buenos Aires gateway voyages
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Gateway: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cost: £3,465 GBP per person (double occupancy) | £4,851 GBP per person (solo supplement)
Capacity: 12 – 14 Guests
Inclusions: Four breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners, and four nights’ accommodation (including two nights at Iguazú Falls) plus domestic flights
Getting Around: Domestic flights and a premium, high-roof, climate-controlled Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for all ground transportation
Please Note: Confirmation of this programme is dependant on flight availability. In order for us to secure your flights in a timely manner please ensure your full name (as it appears on your passport), passport number, passport expiry, nationality and date of birth are added to your forms in Manage My Booking. A member of our team will reach out to you once flights are confirmed.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires: Argentina’s Cultural Capital
At first glance, Buenos Aires feels European in scale and elegance, yet its vibe is unmistakably Latin—vibrant, expressive, and alive on every street corner. Upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Your guide remains available throughout the afternoon to assist you. This evening, enjoy your first dinner at a pre-selected Buenos Aires restaurant.
Today’s Highlights
- Transfer from Ezeiza International Airport to your hotel
- Guide assistance on arrival and afternoon orientation
- Dinner at a Buenos Aires restaurant
Day 2 | Iguazú Falls: The View From Brazil
An early morning transfer brings you to Buenos Aires’ domestic airport for your included flight north to Iguazú. Upon arrival, continue to Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side of the falls. Stretching nearly 2.7 kilometers and composed of hundreds of cascades, Iguazú Falls ranks among the world’s largest and most dramatic waterfall systems. Elevated walkways on the Brazilian side deliver sweeping, wide‑angle views that reveal the full scale, power, and mist‑filled rainforest setting of the falls.
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park also protects exceptional biodiversity within one of South America’s most important remaining Atlantic Forest ecosystems.
This evening, gather for a restaurant dinner hosted by a local naturalist, who will provide insight into the ecology and significance of the region.
Today’s Highlights
- Domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazú
- Guided visit to Iguaçu National Park (Brazilian side)
- Panoramic viewpoints over Iguazú Falls
- Hosted dinner with a local naturalist
Day 3 | Iguazú Falls: The View From Argentina
Today you explore Iguazú National Park on the Argentine side of the falls, where a network of walkways extends over the river and into the surrounding rainforest. This perspective brings you closer to the thunder, spray, and layered complexity of the waterfall system. Also included is a Gran Aventura boat ride. The Argentine side emphasizes intimacy and detail, revealing how forest, river, and falls coexist within a powerful ecosystem.
This evening, enjoy a special dinner showcasing Argentine cuisine, marking a memorable close to your time in Iguazú.
Today’s Highlights
- Guided visit to Iguazú National Park (Argentine side)
- Close‑up perspectives of the falls and rainforest
- Gran Aventura Boat tour
- Three‑course Argentine dinner
Day 4 | Mbya Guaraní Community and Return to Buenos Aires
After breakfast, visit Jasy Porá, a Mbya Guaraní community near Puerto Iguazú. Through trusted local partnerships, guests gain respectful access to learn about Mbya traditions, spiritual beliefs, and their enduring relationship with the forest, including veneration of Ñanderu, the creator.
Should a local holiday impact our visit to the Jasy Porá community, an alternative locally curated experience will be provided. Guests will be advised in advance of any changes.
Later, return to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel before gathering for a gala tango show and dinner, featuring world‑class performers in one of the city’s premier venues.
Today’s Highlights
- Guided visit to the Mbya Guaraní community of Jasy Porá
- Internal flight from Iguazú to Buenos Aires
- Airport transfer and hotel check‑in
- Gala tango show and dinner
Day 5 | Buenos Aires: Neighborhoods and Expedition Transition
Enjoy a guided city tour highlighting Buenos Aires’ most character‑defining neighborhoods. Visit Recoleta, known for its French‑inspired architecture, before continuing through the city center to exploring historic and cultural landmarks.
The tour concludes in San Telmo, the city’s oldest neighborhood, where cobblestone streets, colonial façades, and urban art reflect Buenos Aires’ layered past.
For pre-expedition extensions, the day ends at your expedition hotel, aligning seamlessly with embarkation. For post-expedition extensions, you will proceed with your onward travel plans.
Today’s Highlights
- Guided Buenos Aires city tour
- Recoleta neighborhood visit
- San Telmo walking tour
