Essential Buenos Aires Tour

5 Days

From $ 599

About this SAAT Travel tour: Essential Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires' reputation for fine wine, Tango, football and the best steaks in the world is in no way unfounded, but this exciting city has more to offer than the obvious. On this packed Buenos Aires city tour you'll have the opportunity to experience it for yourself. Argentina’s capital is a fast-paced city full to bursting with galleries, live music venues, excellent restaurants, stylish bars, and a fascinating amalgamation of the old and the new. With Essential Buenos Aires tour you'll see all the highlights, as well as having time to relax and explore independently. You’ll also head out of the city to a rural estancia where you’ll try out the traditional Gaucho way of life. We offer the best prices on quality adventures all over Latin America. So, experience the bright lights of Buenos Aires and the rolling plains of the Pampas on this flexible tour from South America Adventure Travel.

Day 1
Arrival in Argentina

Buenos Aires
Upon arrival at the airport in Buenos Aires you will be welcomed, escorted to your hotel and briefed on all your travel plans for your stay in the city. The rest of the day is free for you to spend either relaxing, or exploring some of the nearby areas. One option would be to visit Recoleta Cemetery, a stunning site surrounded by Parisian-style cafes and bars, and a busy arts and crafts market on the weekends. It is here that Evita Peron's grave can be found, along with those of other notable characters. In the evening we recommend you visit one of the city's many famous steak-houses. Your Argentina Travel Expert will be happy to give you advice, and to make both recommendations and reservations for you.

Day 2
Paris of Latin America

Buenos Aires
The Buenos Aires guided tour takes in many of the city's main attractions, including La Boca, San Telmo, the Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the cathedral and the old Town Hall, before continuing on to the elegant Barrio Norte and finishing in the quieter residential neighborhood of Palermo. In the evening you will be attending a 'Dinner and Tango' show, with the very best of Argentine cuisine accompanied by some fabulous wines. Following dinner the Tango show will begin, it's a passionate and intense dance, and over the course of the evening you'll have the opportunity to see various dance styles and to hear many of Argentina's most beloved numbers. (Meals - B, D)

Day 3
Gauchos & the Pampas Plains

Buenos Aires
Today you will head out of the city to visit a rural estancia. The Argentine economy was once built on exports from its vast stretches of open plains (Pampas) and there are many traditions and customs from this time that live on today. You'll visit a traditional

Day 4
Buenos Aires at your Leisure

Buenos Aires
This day is left free for you to enjoy Buenos Aires as you wish, either exploring on your own or taking one of our many extra options. If this day falls on a Sunday you could take a stroll around the San Telmo Flea Market. Alternatively, you could take a morning walk thorough Palermo Woods and the Rose Garden before stopping for lunch and visiting the Evita Museum or the MALBA Museum of Latin American Art in the afternoon. Another great option is the day trip to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. Just ask your Argentina Travel Expert for advice and suggestions. (Meals - B)

Day 5
Return Home or Extention

Buenos Aires
In the morning you will be able to enjoy a filling breakfast before being transferred to the international airport (approximately one hour from the city center), either for your flight back home, or on to another one of South America Adventure Travel's exciting Latin American destinations. The operations team at SAAT Argentina would like to thank you for your interest in having us arrange your trip to Argentina. (Meals - B)