Argentina wildlife tour
Description of Argentina wildlife tour
Discover the wildlife-rich Iberá Wetlands, enjoy a sunset boat trip on the Paraná River and spot caiman, capybaras and tropical birds. Explore the lush Iguazú jungle and see the mighty Iguazú Falls, then encounter the incredible marine wildlife of the wild Patagonian coast.
On this 13-day itinerary you’ll visit Argentina’s renowned wildlife regions, including the protected Iberá Wetlands, the lush Iguazú jungle and the Patagonian nature reserve, Peninsula Valdés. You’ll venture off the beaten track to discover some of the country’s incredible wildlife and stunning natural wonders.
You’ll begin in the captivating capital of Buenos Aires, where you can stroll along the famous streets and discover the city's rich architectural history, explore the beautiful parks and gardens and enjoy a cocktail, whilst watching a legendary Buenos Aires sunset.
From Buenos Aires you’ll head to the Iberá Wetlands, the only protected conservation area in the country. This vast region in north-eastern Argentina is comprised of swamps, lagoons, marshlands, rivers and forests, teeming with wildlife including capybaras (also called carpinchos or water hogs, capybaras are the largest living rodent, a semi-aquatic mammal native to South America), howler monkeys, marshland deer, Pampas deer, neo-tropical otters, caimans and a diverse array of birdlife. Here, you can take a boat ride or kayak on the river to take in the stunning scenery.
The next destination on your Argentina wildlife-focused itinerary is Puerto Iguazú, home to the vast Iguazú Jungle and the mighty Iguazú Falls. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to discover the fascinating flora and fauna of the jungle and see the breathtaking Iguazú Falls from three unique viewpoints.
Next, you’ll head to the northern Patagonian coastline to Puerto Madryn, located right across from Peninsula Valdes. This region is renowned for its marine life, including seals, penguins and huge numbers of whales which migrate through the waters each spring. Finally, you’ll return to Buenos Aires for one last night, before saying farewell to Argentina.
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As with all of our luxury holidays, this itinerary has been crafted to ensure that it positively effects the local communities and environments visited.This itinerary includes trips to some of Argentina's protected areas of natural beauty, including the stunning Iguazú Falls area. By visiting these sites (all entrance fees are included in your luxury tour), you are supporting the preservation and conservation of these areas, and indicating to authorities that tourists are interested in protecting Argentina's incredible natural environments.
Whilst exploring Argentina's areas of natural beauty, please ensure that you don’t leave any litter – everything you carry in, you must carry out. Aside from the environmental damage, litter can be harmful to the wildlife.
We also make a special effort to recommend accommodation providers which have responsible and sustainable initiatives. For example, at El Pedral Lodge at Punta Ninfas, the 220 V power is generated by wind energy. Estancia Puerto Valle has a tree nursery produces more than four million seedlings of eucalyptus, Grevillea, kiri and yerba mate per year. These specimens are used for forestry plantation under FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards, which require adherence to the highest social and environmental practices.
People
All the local guides referred to in this itinerary are paid a fair wage. We believe that using local guides is important, as it helps generate local incomes and creates jobs, plus it offers a more authentic travel experience.We recommend independent local hotels, lodges, guesthouses and campsites, rather than international chain hotels, which helps support local communities and allows you to experience true Argentine hospitality. For example, this Argentina wildlife holiday includes a stay at Puerto Valle in the old traditional estancia that has been fully refurbished and re-born as a modern, luxury lodge. The building was first established in 1868, when Italian sailor Bernadino Valle bought the land from the provincial government to develop his cattle-raising and merchandise transportation business. Today, the estate of the old estancia engages in sustainable production, more precisely, forestry and cattle-raising activities.
We believe getting to know the destination and the people who live there means that you will have a more authentic and meaningful travel experience.
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