wildlife wonders
luxury trip through Argentina
WILDLIFE WONDERS
what to expect
The itinerary
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Day 1 – Iguazu | Misiones
Welcome to Awasi Iguazu! After arriving in a private transfer to this incredible lodge, we have a special activity planned for you that will introduce everyone in the group to the rich fauna of the area you’ll be calling home for the next four days. We’ll visit Güira Oga, a rehabilitation center dedicated to the care and protection of native wildlife. This visit offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the local conservation efforts and support the dedicated professionals working tirelessly to preserve and reintroduce threatened species to their natural habitats. It’s a meaningful way to start your adventure while making a positive impact on the environment!
Day 2 – Iguazu National Park | Circuits and Macuco Path
The Iguazu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, takes center stage in today’s adventure! Get ready to admire hundreds of waterfalls from every possible angle. You’ll walk right up to the stunning San Martín, Bossetti, and Dos Hermanas waterfalls, all set within lush vegetation teeming with birds, butterflies, and coatis. To make the day even more exciting, we’ve planned a hike that will immerse you deeper into the wildlife of the area. You’ll explore one of the least visited circuits of the park, offering a true glimpse into the wilder side of Iguazu. This 7km walk through the Atlantic forest leads you to the enchanting Salto Arrechea, a smaller waterfall of 20 meters, where a natural pool awaits at its base. It’s the perfect way to experience the untouched beauty of this remarkable park at your own pace. Psst! Don’t forget to pack your sunscreen!
Day 3 – Misiones | Alto Paraná River & Yasy Fall
Journey along the second largest river in South America to the magical meeting point of the jungle and the Urugua-í Creek, where you’ll find some of the most unusual geological formations. With semi-precious stones embedded in the rocks, this area is believed by archaeologists to have been home to pre-Guaraní civilizations, thanks to its abundant food and shelter. You’ll explore the serene waters of the Urugua-í Creek by boat or kayak, taking in the lush Surroundings and rich history. Your adventure will culminate with a refreshing swim in the waters beneath the hidden Yasí Waterfall. It’s a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and tranquility!
Day 4 – Misiones | Mbya Guarani Community
You’ll get to see the local culture with an excursion that delves into the life, customs, and traditions of the Guaraní people, the original inhabitants and guardians of the Iguazú Falls. This unique experience, guided by locals, offers a fascinating glimpse into their way of life. You’ll learn about the traditional hunting traps they used to catch food, discover the medicinal plants they rely on, and see the artisan crafts they create from jungle materials. It’s a rich cultural journey that highlights the incredible heritage and knowledge of the Guaraní people.
Special note: on certain occasions, members of the Guarani community come to the lodge to do basketry or craft workshops with guests, please inquire at the Front Desk of Awasi Iguazu.
*Full-board of meals included in the stay.
*After the activity, we invite you to relax at the hotel and enjoy a last afternoon in the incredible Awasi Iguazu. Next morning, after breakfast, you’ll take a private charter directly to your next destination.
Day 5 – Iberá Wetlands | Corrientes
Good morning! And welcome to your next destination, where nature will surround you even more. You’ll arrive at the hotel by a private flight. The hotel has its own private airport, so you’ll walk directly into the hotel! Full-board of meals included throughout this stay, so you’ll check-in right at lunchtime. After enjoying the awesome cuisine the accommodation offers, take a guided walk through the estancia’s historic area after an informative talk about the destination and the estancia’s story. Rincón del Socorro is part of Rewilding Experience, supporting Rewilding Argentina Foundation’s efforts to reintroduce endarngered species. Guests join an introductory session to understand and appreciate their role in conservation, as it’s crucial for travelers to grasp the significance of the project in the area. Then, explore the active nocturnal wildlife on a night safari by foot.
Day 6 – Iberá Wetlands | Corrientes
Day 7 – Iberá Wetlands | Corrientes
As the third day begins, enjoy a tasty breakfast to fuel up for the day ahead! Rincón del Socorro features gravel paths and short grass trails that are perfect for biking. You can even follow these paths to reach the edge of the wetlands. How many wildlife species can you spot? We challenge you to name some of the animals you see! After lunch, we invite you to experience the surroundings from a different perspective with a horseback ride. It’s a fantastic way to take in the beauty of the area from above!
Day 8 – Iberá Wetlands | Corrientes
On your last full day, start your morning with a walk through the extensive network of trails in the national park. It’s the perfect opportunity for spotting wildlife on foot. In the afternoon, get ready for an exciting 4×4 safari to the Palm Grove area just in time for sunset. You’ll return with a thrilling nocturnal safari, experiencing the park’s wildlife in a whole new light.
Day 9 – The Valdes Peninsula | Chubut
On the morning of the following day, after breakfast, the crew will take you to Posadas airport on a private flight, where you’ll board a flight to Trelew Airport. There, we’ll pick you up in a private transfer to take you to Estancia Rincón Chico, your home for the next 4 days. Please refuel after arriving at your new accommodation as all meals are included throughout this stay too. After lunch, you’ll enjoy your first exploration, as the hotel calls every outdoor experience. Guests will have the opportunity during their stay to enjoy the natural beauty of the flora and the wildlife that lives in the steppe of the ranch and its coasts, and to see and learn about the conservation work that Conservación Península Valdés (CPV) is carrying out.
Day 10 – The Valdes Peninsula | Chubut
As your second day in Estancia Rincón Chico begins, enjoy breakfast as you prepare to head outdoors and explore again. The Estancia offers wildlife-watching explorations guided by bilingual biologists and naturalists to the various beaches of the property, off-the-beaten-path hiking trails of varying length and difficulty across the steppe and cliffs that lead to superb wildlife viewing spots, horseback riding, mountain biking, interpretation of native flora, birdwatching, visits to the ex-livestock facilities of the property, and walks in the dunes fields. Travelers will choose what to do each day according to the time of the year, interests, and level of difficulty.
Day 11 – The Valdes Peninsula | Chubut
Day 12 – The Valdes Peninsula | Chubut
On the morning of the following day, all is ready to enjoy the last full day to the fullest! Remember that the Estancia is one of the most iconic properties of Valdés, for this reason, we manage the place through our foundation, Conservación Península Valdés (CPV), a non-profit organization specializing in steppe and wildlife conservation projects. Having guides who’ve been involved in research and conservation projects for more than twenty years makes you feel you are a part of the effort to keep this vast place and its wildlife safe. After you go back to the Estancia, appreciate the sunset as you prepare to depart the next morning. Pack your things as you treasure every memory of a priceless experience. We hope to dream another trip together in the near future and thank you for trusting us on this dream!
Your Accommodation
Awasi Iguazu | Iguazu, Misiones
Awasi is a low-impact Relais & Châteaux lodge. A Private Guide and 4WD are assigned to each room. You‘ll be staying in one of the exclusive villas with a living area and coffee corner. Private terrace and plunge pool. Bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower. With Awasi, you’ll discover crystal clear pools only reachable by boat, jungle trails home to endangered trees and endemic birds, and much more. With the perfect mix of privacy, along with the opportunity to socialize at the bar and Relais & Châteaux restaurant in the main lodge, this is the perfect place to enjoy the very best of the Misiones Province.
*** Full-board | All-inclusive meal plan
*** All excursions included
Tailored Journeys Beyond the Ordinary
Your Accommodation
Rincón del Socorro | Iberá Wetlands
In 2001, Douglas Tompkins, a philanthropist and conservationist, acquired the farm Rincón del Socorro to create a 74,131- acre natural reserve that would be handled by his foundation, The Conservation Land Trust (CLT). Acquiring Rincón del Socorro and other fields in Iberá had a simple but ambitious aim: to create the greatest natural park in Argentina, return the locally extinct fauna and foster an economy based on ecotourism.
Tompkins and his team restored and expanded the old buildings of the farm, removed the cattle from the fields, eliminated hundreds of miles of fences and initiated the biggest process of reintroduction of locally extinct fauna (REWILDING) in the Americas. Giant anteaters, pampas deer and peccaries have already been released. Part of this process concluded with the donation of lands for the creation of the Iberá National Park which, together with the provincial reserve, constitutes the great Park Iberá.
The Lodge Rincón del Socorro was built out of a farm originally constructed in 1896, which was personally restored and expanded by Douglas Tompkins. The buildings keep the classic European style, with big galleries that make the houses cooler during summertime. A fireplace located on the main room will keep you warm on cold days and during hot days you will be able to enjoy the swimming pool while you hear budgerigars singing.
The Lodge has 11 rooms and offers full board services as well as diverse recreational activities. In addition, you will have the opportunity to taste the typical Argentinian barbecue.
Tailored Journeys Beyond the Ordinary
Your Accommodation
Estancia Rincón Chico | Valdes Peninsula
Rincón Chico stands out as the only property in the area where the proper owners of the estancia are the hosts and where all the services offered are exclusively for the people who stay at the ranch so that our guests are the only ones who have access to them; in this way, we guarantee a personalized service, of high quality and for very few people. It has 8 comfortable rooms with a private bathroom with a bathtub in each. The lodge’s respect for the land and commitment to the environment is central to the guest experience. It was constructed following the style of the old English houses imported in the late 19th century and so common to find in the traditional Patagonian ranches, with a surrounding gallery.
Full board is included in the stay. The daily menus are a combination of family recipes along with typical Patagonian dishes which are homemade and created with organic ingredients and served in the dining room.
Pricing of experience
$14,900 USD
*final price per person based
on two adults sharing
includes
- Accommodation in the boutique and luxury hotels presented with meals included (Full board: food and beverages -alcoholic and non-alcoholic-, except for Estancia Rincón Chico, which offers Full Board meals, but no beverages)
- Tours and experiences in the itinerary + A variety of tailor-made experiences to choose from depending on season
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Transfers for tours with accommodation pick ups
- Domestic transfers to the next destination
- Domestic flights: Iguazu International Airport – Estancia del Socorro (Iberá Wetlands) – This is a private charter flight-; Iguazu International Airport – Trelew
does not includes
- International and and the domestic flights stated here (can be included upon request): Home country – Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires – Iguazu; Trelew – Buenos Aires
