Rooney’s Boutique Package Tours of Buenos Aires & Surrounds

Rooney’s offers packages to its guests so that they can enjoy the best destinations of Buenos Aires and its surrounds during their stay at the hotel. Utilising our intricate local knowledge and mindful of the expectations of our guests, we are able to guarantee that you enjoy Buenos Aires to its full. All packages include nightly hotel accommodation, buffet breakfast, free wifi, bilingual local guides with transport to and from destinations.

12 Day Buenos Aires & Iguazu Package Tour

Day 1

Transfer in from Airport to hotel:

A bilingual chauffer will be waiting for you at the airport with your name on a board to take you to the hotel.

Evening Tango Class:

There is a saying: "It takes one lesson to learn Tango and a lifetime to improve it." An individual Tango Class is provided for you by experienced Tango teachers for you to experience the passion and sensuality of Tango.

Dinner at the famous Chiqulin Restaurante:

Here you will be able to enjoy the world famous Argentine beef and Malbec Wine.

Day 2

City Tour:

In the morning, you will be picked up by a local guide and given a tour around the city and its surroundings that will allow you to discover its spirit, its mystique and its charm. The following areas will be visited: Plaza de Mayo, Puerto Madero, La Boca, San Telmo, Palermo, and Recoleta Cementary.

Tango Show with Dinner at “Carlos Gardel”:

Carlos Gardel is recognized as one of the most important singers and actors of the 19th century. Born in France, he came to Argentina as a child. Here he came to fame singing Tango in the many theatres of Buenos Aires. At the Carlos Gardel theatre, you will enjoy a Gala Dinner show of dance and singing dedicated to this icon whose voice has now been registered by UNESCO.

Day 3

Gaucho Party at the Estancia Santa Susana

Today you will be taken out to the pampas of Buenos Aires to a typical ranch were you will be able to enjoy and gain an insight to the “Gaucho” culture. Gauchos are the famous horsemen (descended from the native Indians and Spanish settlers) who work the ranches of Argentina who have a clearly defined culture that manifests itself through folklore, music, dance and sport.

At the Gaucho party the following activities take place:

Wine and Empanada Reception

Visit to the Estancia museum and Church

Horse and sulky trips

Typical Argentine BBQ with wine

Folklore show with Malambo

Show of Gaucho horsemanship.

Day 4 

Tigre Delta & Cruise

Far North of Buenos Aires you find the Parana Delta, Tigre Delta (called simply Tigre), a group of islands, natural reserve and wildlife. River, channels, big trees, fruits and nice houses, boats, wharf and healthy life are found everywhere. It is one of the few turistics Deltas in the world and chosen destination for many people in the weekends.

Today we take you one a guided tour of this area during which time you will enjoy.

Train to El Tigre

The services of a bilingual tour guide

Boat cruise through the delta and river

Lunch at the famous White Cat restaurant

Visit to the famous fruit market

Transport back to hotel

Visit to Typical Milonga

A  milonga  is a typical bar where people meet to dance to Tango. Here you will see that Tango is not just a dance but a lifestyle. Young and old practice its rituals. And if you have any inclination To participate, you will be most welcome to dance also.

Day 5

Daytrip to Colonia De Uruguay with guided tour

On the other side of the Rio del Plata, is located Colonia. You will take a fast ferry to pass a relaxing day is this small historic town that has been declared of Historical national interest by UNESCO. Founded by the Portuguese in 1680, a visit to this town will take you back in time to this colonial period.

Todays activities will include:

Fast ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia

Guided tour with bilingual guide of the historic part of town

Lunch at local restaurant

Visit to museum

Fast Ferry back to Buenos Aires

Day 6

Football Match

Argentina is renowned for its passion for football. To go to a game during your stay in Buenos Aires is an experience not to be missed. Depending on the fixtures, we will take you to see the famous Boca Juniors (team of Maradonna) or one of the other local teams such as River Plate.

Included in this activity is:

Transfer to and from the ground

Guided tour of La Boca

Entrance to ground with seated ticket

Transfer back to hotel

Day 7

Iguazu Fall:

Iguazu Falls is undoubtedly the most visited place in Misiones and one of the most imposing natural attractions in Argentina.

In guarani language, the term "Iguazú" means "great waters". It was discovered in 1541 by Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and established in 1984 as Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Situated in Iguazú National Park, some 20 km. from Puerto Iguazú in the north of the province, these falls are shared by Brazil and Argentina.

Today we take a flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu. A guided tour is provided of the Argentine side of the falls. There are more than 270 falls in an area where cliffs and islets are scattered in a half moon. From the visitors center you can walk around trails or in a picturesque train. There are two basic circuits: an upper path and a lower path.

The lower path leads to the base of the falls, where the spray moistens visitors. It is a unique experience, worth daring the adventure. In this circuit you may also take a boat to Isla San Martín. From the upper path you have panoramic views from the footbridge in an unforgettable experience.

Accomodation is provided at the world famous Cataratas Hotel

Day 8

Brazilian Side of Falls

The next day, a guided tour is provided of the Brazilan side of the falls.

Tonite you stay in the Cattaratas Hotel.

Day 9

Flight back to Buenos Aires:

You will be picked up at the airport and taken back to Rooney's Hotel.

Day 10

Free day in Buenos Aires

Day 11

Shopping tour

Day 12

Transfer to Airport

Prices

Price per person includes 9 nites accommodation at Rooneys Boutique hotel, 2 nites accommodation  at Cataratas Hotel, daily breakfast and free WIFI. Double room can  be made as either twin or double bed. Prices aplicable until 23 Dec 2010. Please Consult for future dates.

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