Location: Buenos Aires
Day 1 - 1 May 2019
Ezeiza International Airport
Content: We commenced our journey with a 3 hour Latam airlines flight from GRU Airport to Ezeiza International Airport, located in the capital city of Argentina. Super modern, well organised and clean airport,security check was quick and smooth.
Hilton Buenos Aires
Content: Rented a car from airport and took a 30 min drive to our hotel located near old dock, staff was friendly and courteous, rooms were spacious and comfortable with attached balcony.
Obelisco
Content: Got ready and begin exploring Buenos Aries, we took a 20 min drive to our first destination which was Obelisco. It is a historic monument and icon of Buenos Aires. A clean beautiful place covered by historic buildings and cops for its security.
Teatro Colon
Content: Teatro Colon is considered one of the best opera house. Here we had a guided tour in English, great architecture with fascinating history, the opera and acoustic is just stunning.
Puerto Madero
Content: Returned back to hotel and Strolled over Puerto Madero which is a dockside area containing upscale steakhouse and skyscrapers. A good place to spend evening.
Hilton Buenos Aires
Content: Had dinner at a stylish Argentinian restaurant located in the hotel itself. It had limited menu out of which we ordered steaks, which was juicy and delicious.
Location: Buenos Aires
Day 2 - 2 May 2019
Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery
Content: With a fresh start of a day we took a 20 min drive to Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery from where we boarded a 2 hour Aerolineas Argentinas flight to San Carlos DeBariloche. Small, modern and efficient airport.
Location: Bariloche
Day 2 - 2 May 2019
Design Suites Bariloche
Content: Rented a car and took a short drive to our hotel. Location was near the lake but away from the city center, rooms were spacious and beautiful, equipped with Jacuzzi and a lake view.
Cerro Campanario
Content: Dropping off our luggage, we took a 20 min drive to Cerro Campanario which is a calm landscape, we climbed up the chairlift and clicked some panoramic photos.
Llao Llao Peninsula
Content: Llao Llao Peninsula is a spectacular natural setting of Patagonian splendor founded by Llao Llao Hotel, beautiful place surrounded by nature.
Beer Tour Bariloche
Content: While returning back to our hotel we took a Beer tour, collection of the bar and food was amazing, tasted few beers and learned about how it is made and stored.
Location: Bariloche
Day 3 - 3 May 2019
Lago Mascardi
Content: As it was the day dedicated for kayaking and trekking, we took an hour drive to Lago Mascardi which is a lake and a starting point for many excursion.
Playa Leones
Content: We hopped in to the kayak and begin paddling towards Playa Leaones which is one of the most beautiful beach on Mascardi. We relaxed on the shore and enjoyed the wilderness of the surrounding.
Coihue forests
Content: Later again we embarked and took a short kayak ride to Coihue forests where we hiked through the dense forest and enjoyed the beauty.
La Casita Restaurante
Content: While returning back to our hotel we took a stop at a local Argentinian restaurant. Excellent small restaurant with charming ambiance. The slow roasted lamb is a must try here.
Location: Bariloche
Day 4 - 4 May 2019
Puerto Panuelo
Content: As it was our leisure day we planned to have a guided tour in the area so we jumped in the car and had a 30 min drive to Puerto Panuelo which is a marina and starting point of excursions.
Isla Victoria
Content: Boarded a multi-hulled watercraft known as Catamaran and sailed on clear waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi and reached Isla Victoria also known as Victoria island. It is surrounded by snowy mountains and lush forests. Later we disembarked the boat and walked through the pine forest and saw some exotic red deer.
Myrtle Forest
Content: Returned back in to the boat and passing through Quetrihue Peninsula we reached Myrtle forest, which is unique due to its size and density. It was a magical place covered with white flowers.
Design Suites Bariloche
Content: After sunset returned back to hotel and had dinner. The restaurant was fantastic and food was decent, service was great, there were not more choice available for wine.
Location: Bariloche
Day 5 - 5 May 2019
San Carlos DeBariloche
Content: In the afternoon it was time to say goodbye to Barioche, so we took a short drive and reached San Carlos DeBariloche airport from where we boarded a 4 hours Aerolineas Argentinas flight to Aeropuerto Mendoza. Nice small and modern airport with friendly staff.
Location: Mendoza
Day 5 - 5 May 2019
Park Hyatt Mendoza
Content: Rented a car and took a 20 min drive to our hotel. Located in the heart of the city, rooms are sleek and needs up gradation, hospitality was great.
Azafran Restaurant
Content: Dropping off our luggage, we walked through the street to reach a restaurant. Wonderful restaurant serving delightful combination of flavour, service was top notch, lamb and steak is a must try.
Location: Mendoza
Day 6 - 6 May 2019
Carmelo Patti
Content: Today is the day to explore several Argentine wineries so after breakfast took a 30 min drive to Carmelo Patti winery. Had a typical tour provided by the owner, the winery was small and well attended, they gave us tips and recommendations. Tried several types of wines, taste was excellent.
Clos de Chacras, bodega y restaurante
Content: "Clos de Chacras, bodega y restaurante is one of the well known winery in Mendoza. Took a winery tour which was personally assisted and taken care of small details. Later had a 6 course meal for our lunch at the winery itself, food was good but it was bit costly. "
Bodega Roberto Bonfanti
Content: With a short drive visited a Family owned Boutique winery, the tour was very informative and qualitative. They provided amazing knowledge on wine making process.
Park Hyatt Mendoza
Content: Returned back after a tiring day and had a relaxing spa session at the hotel itself and spent our evening.
Location: Mendoza
Day 7 - 7 May 2019
Aeropuerto Mendoza
Content: Checked-out from hotel and took a short drive to Aeropuerto Mendoza from where we boarded a 5 hours Aerolineas Argentinas flight to Cataratas International Airport. Small airport with very helpful ground staff. Airport was under renovation.
Location: Puerto Iguazu
Day 7 - 7 May 2019
Loi Suites Iguazu Hotel
Content: Taking a 30 min drive from airport we reached our hotel and checked-in. Located in the beautiful lush jungle bordering the Iguazu river, receptionist was very helpful and rooms were comfortable. We had a wonderful stay here.
Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Content: Dropping off our luggage, we planned to have a glimpse at Iguazu falls from Brazilian side. Majestic natural wonder with lot of view point offered. Lovely place loaded with tons of cool breeze and photogenic locations.
Restaurante La Rueda
Content: While returning back from falls we took a stop at a restaurant near to our hotel. Lovely ambiance, offers wide range of meat selection, taste was amazing and hospitality was more then expected.
Location: Puerto Iguazu
Day 8 - 8 May 2019
Iguazu National Park
Content: After breakfast, taking a 30 min drive we reached Iguazu National Park known for world's largest and most impressive waterfalls and some endangered species of floras and fauna. Spectacular falls with breathtaking views.
The upper circuit
Content: As soon as we reached Iguazu national park we started hiking through the walkways elevated from the jungle surface and saw some indigenous fauna. The circuit provided us view of upper portion of Iguazu.
The Lower Circuit
Content: Hiking through the upper circuit we reached the lower circuit which offered some elevated views below and around Iguazu falls. Need hiking shoes, not recommended for aged people.
Devil's Gorge
Content: After a long hike boarded a park train to Garganta Station where we had some snacks and walked through the wooden pathway to the falls which took us over the river to plunging falls viewpoint, the walkway was wide and well constructed, it was a scary experience but the hike was worth the view.
Aqva Restaurant
Content: Returned back to a local restaurant with a 30min drive, had Red meat and fish combined with exquisite sauces for our dinner which was delicious and well cooked loved the taste and the combination. Need reservation before visiting.
Location: Puerto Iguazu
Day 9 - 9 May 2019
Cataratas International Airport
Content: Packed our bags and took a 30 min drive to Cataratas International Airport from where we boarded a 10 hours Jetsmart Argentina flight to GRU Airport. The flight was extremely comfortable and crew was very helpful and polite. Returned back with some beautiful memories Argentina offered us.