Overview
Iberá Wetlands to Iguazu Falls
Discover Argentina’s capital and wild northeast on a luxury Latin American safari.
Begin in the ever-intoxicating city of Buenos Aires, staying in a charming boutique hotel in one of its grandest historic neighbourhoods, with a privately guided culinary tour and perhaps a tango lesson to get you into the rhythm of the capital.
Then explore the incredible diversity of Iberá National Park, the world’s second-largest wetland system, whose mosaic of ecosystems hosts fabulous wildlife that you can discover on horseback, walks, game drives and boating trips. Your first estancia lodge, Rincón del Socorro, is at the heart of Kris and Doug Tompkins’ immense rewilding project here, reintroducing enigmatic species such as giant anteaters and jaguars, which you are directly supporting with your stay.
End at the truly epic Iguazú Falls, exploring the mighty waterfall system and surrounding rainforest with a private guide on an array of exciting excursions from the fabulous Awasi.
Highlights
Trip highlights
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Getting a taste of Buenos Aires on a culinary tour
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Seeing rewilding in action at Rincón del Socorro
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Great mix of safari activities in Iberá
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Private tours of Iguazú Falls and beyond
Inclusions
What's included
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Nine nights of luxury accommodation
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Tours, experiences and safari activities
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Internal flights and private transfers
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Price per person based on two adults sharing
An unforgettable trip with a positive impact
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Community & Culture
Properties and experiences that uplift and empower local communities.
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Conservation
Supports wildlife projects, protected areas and ecosystem regeneration.
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Footprint
Lodges and camps chosen for their sustainability credentials and initiatives.
Days 1 — 2
Buenos Aires culture and cuisine
There’s no better introduction to Argentina than Buenos Aires. Take in handsome neoclassical and art nouveau architecture along tree-lined avenues under glass-clad skyscrapers, cobbled side streets, historic parks and buzzing nightlife. Its mixture of distinct neighbourhoods reflect its past as a country of immigrants – mostly from Spain and Italy but also from across Europe and the Middle East – that has resulted in something unique.
You’ll be staying in a charming boutique hotel, and we’ve included a delectable culinary tour to discover the city through its flavours with your private guide. For those who want to delve into the capital more, we can extend your stay here with experiences tailored to you.
Days 3 — 6
Iberá safari
Fly to the northeast of the country and drive on to Rincón del Socorro, a beautiful estancia sitting in its own 12,000-hectare reserve on the southeastern edge of the Iberá Wetlands. Formerly a cattle ranch, it – along with 140,000 additional acres – was purchased by the Doug and Kris Tompkins’ Conservation Land Trust (CLT) with the mission of restoring habitat and biodiversity supported by ecotourism. In 2015, this was donated to the Argentine government, creating the largest national park in the country.
Today, the landscape is a rich tapestry of lagoons, marshes, plains and forests home to an astonishing array of wildlife such as capybaras, marsh deer, black howler monkeys, rheas and maned wolves, and also offers some amazing birdwatching. Thanks to the work of CLT at Socorro, locally extinct giant anteaters, pampas deer, collared peccaries and, most recently, jaguars have been reintroduced. Learn about this pioneering rewilding work as you explore on game drives, night safaris, walks, kayak and boat trips, horse rides and cultural experiences.
Days 6 — 8
Wetland wildlife
Drive north skirting the national park to your next stop, Puerto Valle, a charming 1868 ranch with views across a wide section of the Paraná River looking to Paraguay. Enjoy more opportunities to spot the Iberá’s wildlife on drives, bike rides and from horseback.
Kayaking and boat trips on the river and Laguna Valle are a real highlight here, as is the birdlife, which includes the reintroduced red macaw. For an insight into the area’s history, visit the nearby ruins of San Ignacio Miní, a 17th-century Jesuit mission complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Days 8 — 10
Iguazú Falls
Continue upriver by road to the Brazilian border. Here, cutting through the rainforest before its confluence with the Paraná, is one of the natural world’s most awe-inspiring sites – Iguazú Falls. Meaning ‘big river’ in the local Guaraní language, some 250 individual falls and cataracts make this the largest waterfall system on earth.
From your luxe jungle villa at Awasi, enjoy tours of the falls and beyond on an enthralling range of excursions with your own private guide, learning about the incredible biodiversity of the Atlantic rainforest and the region’s indigenous culture.
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What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
