Argentina Tours for Seniors

It was good to go to Buenos Aires first. Rio is so spectacular that seeing BA afterward would have been a disappointment. In Rio, the evening at the Roxy was so special that it should have been part of the included itinerary instead of a paid extra. Several of our group missed it and were upset when they found out from us how wonderful it is.

An amazing trip. Atop +10. I’ve been telling friends & family all about it since we’ve been home. It’s such an all encompassing trip from the location, the sites, the travel guides to the travel manager who accompanied us on all the whole trip, to all the locals and the other travels on our small group of 16. The people were wonderful, the sites. accommodations, food, travel by bus, plane or ship was easy and delightful. i’ll be back to see more of Patagonia, Argentina, Chile and more.

So many different types of experiences that it’s impossible to compare which is the favorite. The camaraderie of the group? The wine tastings? Ranches, farms, riding a horse? Big city sights? The moving dictatorship remembrance sites in Chile and Argentina? But I will say that Iguazú falls were spectacular!

Exceeded my expectations. Grateful for and surprised by some of the lower-profile experiences, amazed by and grateful for the higher-profile experiences. Excellent guide and traveling companions. This itinerary is well-planned and organized. The destinations are spectacular.

Accommodations and included meals were very nice. I think one less day on Buenos Aires and add a day in Ushuaia would be a better fit . We spent less than an hour in Ushuaia. I liked the local guides and all of the local residents we dealt with in stores, hotels, and restaurants were very kind and friendly. I took a different tour of Tigre Delta than Collette offered. Mine was better. We paid a bit more, but we got lunch, a private boat, and a city tour. Collette should switch to this carrier. A tour of the Opera House should be included in the Buenos Aires portion. Also- the trip to La Boca really wasn't much of anything- we were cautioned to not go far from the spot we were dropped off- really not much to see and we were warned of pick pockets etc which may have been over cautious. Loved the cruise portion- ship and staff were top notch. The suggested tipping amounts in the Collette brochure differed from the cruise ship suggested amounts. That was confusing. The excursion descriptions need to be rewritten. They do not accurately describe what each hike entails. I offered to accurately rewrite the brochure for Collette and have not heard a response from them. I was disappointed that during our flights to and from the ship, we were not seated together. The confusion and lines at the airports was a bit much and the payment of the overweight baggage fee when leaving to go to the ship was a nightmare Nothing but slow service, poor directions, and long lines. The actual people in the group and our leader, David, was a nice mix and all were very friendly. Overall, a great trip.

Our Patagonia holiday was a wonderful experience. A really great group which shared the joy and laughter of experiences. Some days were long as climbed to many iconic mountains and glaciers. Wow magic! Absolute credit to our guides who made this amazing journey possible.