Argentina Group Tours

Iara Musumeci was a fantastic guide. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and caring. The only flaw with the itinerary was the connection between Patagonia and Iguazu. In all other respects it was a great trip!

This trip was amazing! Everything about the itinerary worked well. The included experiences were some of the best I’ve ever experienced. The add ons were great as well. The Trip Manager was great. Very organized and willing to help when needed. The small group size was perfect. Patagonia can be a difficult place to get to but well worth the journey once you are there!

Marcelo was a very good tour director. He took care of us in two ways: getting my wife to a doctor with a throat infection and staying up with me late to watch an NFL playoff game on his tablet. El Calafate/Perito Moreno the clear standout. Better to cut short time in Puerto Natales by one day and give us a day in Santiago instead. Too much lower interest filler in Puerto Natales (baby horses, cave, Rupestre). Keep Torres del Paine and boat to Serrano glacier and sheep farm visit.

The trip was well planned in ref to itinerary and Blanca was excellent seeing to the needs of everyone, very calm and relaxed no matter if situation occurred unexpectedly. Have 2 comments - If a planned event was not possible, having the leader communicate other possible ideas as an option would be welcome . - the coordination of transportation to airport was not communicated by local Santiago staff despite having sufficient time to do so.

Excellent trip overall. The itinerary is quite full on, but worth the effort as the scenery, hiking and sightseeing were all superb. Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno glacier were stunning. The hotels were all comfortable and well located. Special mention for the Hotel del Paine, beautifully located on the edge of Torres del Paine. Our in country guide Marcelo made everything run like clockwork, with good humour and positivity.

The perfect way to experience Patagonia. Full on but you won't want to waste a moment . Don't worry about the long days travelling - the scenery is magnificent and all the transport very comfortable - the "public bus" more of a luxury coach with loo and wifi. The boat trip from Ushuaia to the penguin island was a long one but stunning scenery and the boats go onto the beach although you don't get off. How many can say they've sailed the Beagle Channel... The Perito Moreno glacier was a highlight - do the boat trip to the glacier face there. We spent 3 hours wandering the walkways and it was difficult to tear ourselves away - We saw several calvings and were mesmerised. The Serrano river glacier trip was expensive and somewhat disappointing as weather conditions did not allow our boat to actually reach the viewpoint -worth checking on the chances of getting there before embarking on that trip. No refund for a reduced experience either. The Hotel del Paine is in a stunning location but check bills as they add a tip to everything , including the pricey packed lunch and excursion. The 2 long hikes -Bas de Torres and Laguna De Los Tres- are as described. Challenging but so rewarding. A google will find them on several blogs if you want to research. Don't underestimate the weather - we had clear blue skies for one and rain sleet and sun for the other! Really loved being in EL Chalten - a hikers paradise and would've liked another day there. Everywhere took credit cards - we changed $100 each to Arg pesos and didn't need any Chilean. USD cash accepted in most places too. Marcelo our leader was a force of nature from day one. His enthusiasm and excitement for the trip were evident and infectious. We knew we were in for a fantastic time from day one and throughout the whole fortnight that energy level  never dropped. He has an incredible  breadth of knowledge , from the geology, flora and fauna of Patagonia to the geopolitical issues that have shaped the region. I don't think a tour leader has ever made us laugh so much - a crazy Argentinean Italian who's love for his job was evident. He absolutely made the trip - the comedy love/hate for Argentina/ Chile gave rise to many hilarious moments making for a most memorable experience. All in all probably the best Explore! holiday of the 15 we have done, and we've done some crackers!