The Río de la Plata in All Its Splendor:
To the Rhythm of Porteño and Charrúa Life.

9 days - 8 nights

Day 1 - Arrival in Buenos Aires

Reception at Ezeiza International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 - Classic City Tour of Buenos Aires & Navigation on the Tigre Delta

Traveling along the main avenues of Buenos Aires, we will embark on a journey through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods: Recoleta, Retiro, San Nicolás, Montserrat, San Telmo, and La Boca. Each neighborhood offers a unique experience and a window into the rich history and culture of Buenos Aires. In Recoleta, we’ll admire luxurious palaces and the elegance of Avenida Alvear, while Retiro and San Nicolás showcase some of the city's most recognizable landmarks, such as the majestic Teatro Colón and the imposing Obelisco, symbols of local identity. San Telmo will take us along its narrow, cobbled streets filled with history, antiques, and the bohemian essence of the city. Montserrat and historic Plaza de Mayo immerse us in the political and cultural heart of Buenos Aires, with emblematic buildings and a fascinating past. Finally, in La Boca we’ll discover the famous and colorful Caminito street, full of art, tango, and tradition, and stroll through the modern revitalized area of Puerto Madero, with its contemporary architecture, top-tier restaurants, and waterfront promenade reflecting the city's urban transformation. This tour allows us to appreciate the architectural, cultural, and social diversity of Buenos Aires, blending history, art, tradition, and modernity into an unforgettable experience.

We will take a boat tour through the Paraná River Delta in the Tigre area, navigating its internal channels that form labyrinths. Afterwards, we will explore the northern residential suburbs of the city. To get to Tigre, we will take a bus heading north. Along the way, we will pass parks, Jorge Newbery Airport, and the River Plate stadium. Once in Tigre, we board a boat to begin navigating the Delta, passing islands, islets, rivers, and streams. We will connect with wildlife, observing native flora and fauna in a 16,500 km² area mostly covered by subtropical jungle. The Paraná Delta originates in the province of Entre Ríos and is divided into three main sections: Upper, Middle, and Lower Delta. It empties into the Lower Delta at the Río de la Plata. We will also visit the exclusive neighborhood of San Isidro, including the early 20th-century Gothic Cathedral (optional) and its historic center.

Day 3 - Walking through San Telmo & Puerto Madero

On this tour, we are going to dive into the heart of San Telmo, the oldest neighborhood of Buenos Aires. For three hours, we will discover its colonial past, its evolution as a cultural melting pot, and the impact of Tango on its identity. We begin in front of the Pirámide de Mayo and walk toward the imposing Otto Wulff Building and the Convent of Santo Domingo, protagonist of the English Invasions. Then, we tour the “Paseo de la Historieta”, where Mafalda awaits us — an icon of the neighborhood and of Argentine comics. We continue to the enigmatic Zanjón de Granados (no access) and the curious Casa Mínima, the narrowest house in the city. We also visit the Parish of San Pedro González Telmo, Plaza Dorrego — the neighborhood’s center and stage of the traditional fair — and the elegant Casa Ezeiza. We approach the Museum of Modern Art, where contemporary art dialogues with the industrial history of the neighborhood, and the Old Solar de French, home of the vibrant San Telmo Fair. We close the tour at the Penitentiary Museum “Antonio Ballvé”, which shows us a less known side of the city. Throughout the tour, we will live the authentic spirit of San Telmo: its history, its characters, its art, and its unique energy.

On this tour we're going to discover together Puerto Madero, the most modern neighborhood of Buenos Aires, where contemporary architecture merges with port history and the natural beauty of the Río de la Plata. We will walk through an area that was a symbol of neglect and today is one of the most elegant, dynamic, and representative spaces of the city. We begin our walk at the Pirámide de Mayo and from there head to the Monument to Brown, to talk about the naval and patriotic spirit that shaped port development. Then, we look at the imposing Palacio Libertad (former CCK), an icon of institutional and cultural architecture in Buenos Aires. We enter Puerto Madero proper, touring the docks, where we will learn about the history of the old port and the context of the three ports of the city. There, the original cranes rise as witnesses of the industrial past, contrasting with modern curtain‑wall architecture towers, like the YPF Tower and the Hilton Hotel. Facing the river, we visit the historic Corbeta Uruguay, a ship symbolic of scientific explorations and naval missions. Next, we cross Mujeres Argentinas Park, a green space that pays tribute to great women figures from our history. We pass by the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur (we see it from outside), an incredible natural lung right in the urban center, and approach the emblematic Puente de la Mujer, work of architect Santiago Calatrava and a symbol of the neighborhood. Very close by is the Fragata Sarmiento, another naval treasure that has accompanied generations of Argentine sailors. Finally, we close our tour at the steps leading toward the Casa Rosada, with a panoramic view of the contrast between past and present, river and city. Throughout the tour we will speak of architecture, history, urbanism, art and environment, discovering how Puerto Madero transformed into a true urban landmark and a must‑visit for those wanting to understand the contemporary essence of Buenos Aires.

Day 4 - From Buenos Aires to Uruguay

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the hotel to the Buenos Aires port to board the ferry to Montevideo. Reception at the Montevideo terminal and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon to rest or explore the city of Montevideo.

Day 5 - Montevideo

Breakfast in the hotel. We are taken to the maritime port of Buenos Aires to catch a ferry-bus to the capital city of Uruguay, Montevideo, through Colonia. It is the headquarters of the South American economic grouping of the Mercosur and of the ALADI. With its nearly 2 million people it accounts for nearly 60% of the total population of Uruguay. It is considered one of the most secure capitals of the world and for that reason, together with the climate and beaches, it has a better quality of life. At the end of the 18th century was the first dwelling census and planification of the city and they named it San Felipe and Santiago de Montevideo.

In the afternoon we go out to see the capital city. We begin in the old town with its interesting architecture, the Port Market, the Plaza Independencia, the Legislative Palace where is the National Parliament that was inaugurated at the beginning of the 20th century in commemoration of the first centennial of Independence, the residential barrio 'El Prado', el Cerro de Montevideo and the green parks bordered by monuments. Additionally we visit the traditional residential barrios of Carrasco, Punta Gorda and Pocitos bordering the classic 'Rambla' of Montevideo that shelters the beaches alongside the Río de la Plata.

Day 6 - Punta del Este

Breakfast in the hotel. We leave to go to Punta del Este following the coasts of Montevideo, Canelones and Maldonado. The first point of leaving the Atlantic coast is Atlántida in Costa de Oro, where we find the Pablo Neruda museum. We carry on the itinerary by the route up to Piriápolis, a beautiful beach resort that is hidden between the hills and the beaches. After, we climb the San Antonio hill to have an exclusive view of the coast and its beaches. We continue the journey until Punta Ballena to visit Casapueblo with its outstanding architecture, the work of the sculptor and painter Carlos Páez Vilaró. There, we are very close to Punta del Este which we enter by passing a number of importance residencies in front of the beach until we arrive at the eastern Port. We take our time over lunch and then visit the shops in the commercial centre of Punta del Este. At the end of the afternoon we return to Montevideo.

Day 7 - Colonia del Sacramento

We go to the boat terminal to board and commence our journey to Colonia del Sacramento in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, found on the Cape between the San Pedro and Santa Rita Points and characterised by its cobbled streets and its peaceful colonial ambience. We start by visiting the sandy coastal front where we can see the Colonia Bay and its Islands. Later we go to the Real de San Carlos and the old Plaza de Toros. Following the designed route we go by the port and the town centre until we arrive at the historic barrio where in its 120,000 square metres there are mixed different styles of architecture such as Portuguese, Spanish and post colonial. This area was declared a Historic Patrimony of the Humanity site by UNESCO. Other places of interest are the house of the Virrey, the Azulejo Museum, the Spanish Museum, the Matriz Church, the Regional Archive, the Iso Suspiros Street, la Plaza Mayor and the house of Eva Peron. The original city plans were Portuguese and do not coincide with with the standard plans determined by Spanish Law in relation to 'las Indias Occidentales'. In the afternoon we return to the port of Colonia and Buenos Aires.

Day 8 - Return to Buenos Aires: Tango Dinner Show

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the hotel to the Montevideo port to take the ferry back to Buenos Aires. Reception at the Buenos Aires terminal and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon to rest or explore the city of Buenos Aires.

Tango Dinner Show in the Buenos Aires night

In the evening we enjoy a dinner and Tango show at one of the best venues of Buenos Aires ( Homero Manzi / Complejo Tango / Señor Tango / La Esquina de Carlos Gardel / Madero Tango). The Tango has a special charm outside of its origin: From New York to Sydney, people that have never visited Argentina are left seduced by its mystique and sensuality. Others stay captivated by the music. This original tour traces in parallel the history of the city and that of the tango journeying by its different stages of development from its birth in the slums, to its consummation in the Avenida Corrientes and its later internationalization.

Day 9 - Buenos Aires

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ezeiza International Airport. End of our services.