Initially before booking the trip I thought it was extremely overpriced.
However(our tour guide) was fantastic. He made the trip worth every penny and was extremely organised and knowledgeable. The locations were great, and the activities were really cool.
was a fantastic character, and became a friend by ensuring we all had fun. He looked after and catered for everyone’s needs and requirements, promoting safety above all else, and more than once went the extra mile to ensure we all had a great time (joining myself at CrossFit and his traditional dance moves were personal highlights).
I hope he gets the recognition he deserves, as I would love to book a similar trip with Contiki in future because of this great experience.
I would also recommend that you include huacachina in future - I went there on my own and it was one of the coolest experiences - maybe this could be added as an extra at the beginning of the trip.
Adventure
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Home-stay
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lima, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, S
Lima, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Arequipa, Puno
Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Salta, Iguazú Falls
Departures: No. Just check departures for Train to the Clouds
Season: All the year. We suggest to take this tour from April to September.
Notes: We suggest to make bookings in advance. It`s the ideal tour to visit Argentina during autumn and winter season.
Destinations included in the package: Salta, Humahuaca Canyon, Train to the Clouds, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza and the wine country, the High Andes, Buenos Aires.
Departs from: Buenos Aires. If you don`t need services in Buenos Aires, we can start this trip in any of the others cities.
Specific Interest: No. Traditional Tourism
HIGHLIGHTS
- The City of Buenos Aires and magic of Tango (Buenos Aires)
- Mendoza and the wineries
- The High Andes and Aconcagua Mount
- Humahuaca Canyon
- Train to the Clouds
- Iguazu Falls
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mend
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza, Salta, Puerto Iguazu
Join us on this 6-day tour of some of Peru's most famous heritage sites and discover the cultural riches of the country known as much for its cultural antiquity as for its diversity. Start this trip by acclimatizing your body to the change in altitude in Cusco.
Travel to the Sacred Valley next. Tour some of the most important landmarks of the valley and stay there overnight. Take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and explore its ruins for a full day. See the impressive salt pans of Maras that have been used to extract salt for at least 5 centuries. Also travel to Queswachacha, the last Inca bridge.
End this tour in Cusco and enjoy our drop off service to the airport.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Experience the highlights of the famed Galapagos Islands with this 6-day program!
Swim alongside colorful fishes, sea urchins, and starfish while snorkeling; you might even spot some sharks! See the fantastic giant tortoises, which are endemic to the volcanic islands, as well as other creatures, including blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas, and frigate birds in their natural habitat. The highlight of this program is a trip to Isabela, Santa Cruz, and an uninhabited island.
The trip includes full assistance from our naturalist guide, full transportation, accommodation, and even some meals.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-80 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Galapagos Islands, Isla Santa Cr
Galapagos Islands, Isla Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Tintoreras, Isabela Island, Baltra Island
Get ready to enjoy a memorable trip with your family. Start your journey with a sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires and learn more about the history of this city. Located in Argentina's Río Negro province, Bariloche, another highlight of this trip, is a city surrounded by thousand-year-old forests, mountains covered in snow and crystal clear lakes.
Mendoza, on the other hand, is a famous wine region in Argentina. A particularly famous specialty of the region is the tasty red Malbec. Also included in the itinerary are a variety of activities ranging from glacier walk to kayaking and hiking through forests.
Please scroll down to the itinerary section for more details.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Patagonia
Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Patagonia, San Carlos de Bariloche
From the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the magical wonders of Peru are waiting behind every corner. Take in Lima and see the historical side of the “City of Kings.” Explore Andean art forms and the local way of life during your stay in the Sacred Valley. Delight in a home-hosted farm-to-table lunch at a local Quechua community. At Machu Picchu, spend a night at the base of the “Lost City of the Incas” and enjoy a culinary demonstration. Explore Cuzco, a city that blends Inca and Spanish colonial influences. Discover the birthplace of the Incan Empire in Puno and Lake Titicaca. Meet the indigenous Uros people of the floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Step into the past as you explore mysterious ancient sites and immerse yourself in the culture as you taste the country’s renowned cuisine.
Join us on this six-day, group tour that is the perfect combination of two amazing destinations in Argentina: Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and El Calafate, a town near the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
We will pick you up on arrival in Ushuaia. Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park and see Bahia Lapataia as well as Lake Roca among other highlights before returning to the city to enjoy a Beagle Channel navigation by boat. See Bird´s Island, Sea Lion´s Island and Les Eclareirs Lighthouse.
Head for El Calafate, home to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentino Lake and Los Glaciares National Park. See Perito Moreno and explore Los Glaciares before its time to head home.
Please note that domestic flights and national park entrance fees are not included in the tour price. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
National parks
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
11-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
El Calafate, Ushuaia, Patagonia
El Calafate, Ushuaia, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier
Get off the beaten track in Chile’s northern reaches with this unique adventure through the Atacama Desert. Kicking off in Santiago discover fascinating museums, lunar-like landscapes of geysers and rock formations, pre-Hispanic ruins and gigantic geoglyphs, mammoth copper mines and abandoned ghost towns with plenty of natural beauty to boot.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Santiago, Arica, San Pedro De At
Santiago, Arica, San Pedro De Atacama, Atacama Desert, El Tatio, Iquique, Putre
Be part of this ten-day, group tour that is the perfect combination of three amazing destinations in Argentina: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and El Calafate, a town near the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
Your journey starts from Buenos Aires, which you will discover during a city tour. Then, we will pick you up on arrival in Ushuaia. Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park and see Bahia Lapataia as well as Lake Roca among other highlights before returning to the city to enjoy a Beagle Channel navigation by boat. See Bird´s Island, Sea Lion´s Island and Les Eclareirs Lighthouse.
Head for El Calafate, home to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentino Lake and Los Glaciares National Park. See Perito Moreno and explore Los Glaciares before its time to head home.
Please note that domestic flights and national park entrance fees are not included in the tour price. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Ushua
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Ushuaia Blanca
Be part of this 10-day, guided tour and discover the highlights of Argentina. Explore Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina that is famous for its European style, rich culture and tango! While you are there, we will also take you to a farmstead located in the Pampas.
Up next, you will explore the wine country of Mendoza and soak up the scenery of the High Andes during a trip to Aconcagua Provincial Park. Learn more about the history and culture of this place during a half-day city tour that also includes Cerro de la Gloria, home to a monument dedicated to the Army of the Andes.
The final highlight of this itinerary is the magnificent Iguazu Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world and a Unesco World Heritage site. Please note that flight tickets as well as entrances are not included in the tour price. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
2-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mend
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza, Pampas, Aconcagua
This journey will take you through the ancient splendors of Quito and the exotic islands of the Galapagos with their endemic animals. Begin your journey in Quito, the breathtaking capital city surrounded by the Andes Mountains. From there you will catch your flight to Baltra Island and sail to Santa Cruz, where you will learn about the volcanic soils and search for the world- famous Giant Tortoises. Next, you will travel to incredible places as Genovesa Island and Darwin Bay, where you will have the chance to see the Red-footed Boobies, as well as experience on sand, rock and lava formations so common in this area. Your next destinations will be Plaza Island and Santa Fe Island, where you will be immediately distracted by the abundant sea lions. On different stops you will have the chance to spot different variety of birds, such as Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds, Red- Billed Tropicbirds, Swallow-Tailed Gulls. You will also have the opportunity to snorkel in turquoise waters and wonder at Galapagos amazing aquatic life. End you exploration the by Bachas Beach and visit the lagoon with wading birds, marine iguanas and sometimes even flamingoes. Finally fly back to Quito to connect with your flight back home.
CruiseWildlife
Tour Type
Cruise Tour
Accommodation
Ship Cabin, Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Quito, Galapagos Islands, Darwin
Quito, Galapagos Islands, Darwin Bay, Santa Fe Island, Baltra Island
Coloured by historic buildings, vibrant wildlife and lush rainforests, Peru is a sight to behold. Join a local leader to discover the Inca, indigenous and modern sides of Peru on an immersive 12-day Premium journey. From the charm of Lima to the wonders of the Ica Valley, the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest, the historically rich city of Cusco and the spectacular Inca ruins of Machu Picchu – this adventure takes you straight to the heart of it all. Get a real look at local life and leave with memories to last a lifetime.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ica
Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ica, Puerto Maldonado, Ollantaytambo
Find yourself seduced by elegant Buenos Aires and thoroughly captivated by Argentina’s share of Patagonia. Marvel at the icy walls of Perito Moreno, cruise the marine-rich Beagle Channel and discover the Land of Fire at the southern-most edge of Argentina on this 10 day adventure.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Perit
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego National Park
Explore two of the most breathtaking sites in Latin America with this 8-day small-group tour of Argentina! Prepare to see fascinating natural attractions and captivating landmarks that will take your breath away. Begin your tour in Buenos Aires, the bustling capital where you will discover famous landmarks and exhilarating neighborhoods such as La Boca and San Telmo. Catch a flight to Puerto Iguazu to see one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world with a visit to Iguazu Falls. Home to over 275 falls and 2,000 species of plants in the surrounding rainforests, this is a truly magnificent and awe-inspiring sight to see! Explore the jungle before you fly back to Buenos Aires where you will end your tour of Argentina!