Classic Buenos Aires & Colonia del Sacramento
Classic Buenos Aires & Colonia del Sacramento
Classic Buenos Aires & Colonia del Sacramento
4 Days Starting and ending in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Visiting: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery, Buenos Aires, La Boca, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, San Telmo, Palermo, Congreso de la Nación Argentina, Obelisco, Colonia del Sacramento
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BACWP
Group Type:
Independent
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Cruise, River Cruise, Safari Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Buenos Aires in Argentina and Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay are located on each bank of the Rio de La Plata. On this trip we invite you to explore the life of a capital city of South America, Buenos Aires, and its tango culture, and the tranquility of a Colonial city full of charm and tradition, Colonia del Sacramento.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Buenos Aires
Location: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery, Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel, Carles or similar - Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carles or similar - Double or Single Base
Welcome to Buenos Aires! We will pick you up at Buenos Aires Airport and then transfer to the hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is at leisure to visit the city by your own.
We recommend to make a stop at one of the most emblematic cafes here in Buenos Aires: Cafe Tortoni, an iconic French-style café opened in 1858 and a favorite venue for the cultural elite with live tango. An important part of the history of Buenos Aires is present on its marble tables and walls, since among its most prominent clients were the writers Jorge Luis Borges, Luigi Pirandello, Federico García Lorca and Julio Cortázar, as well as the musicians Arthur Rubinstein and the mythical Carlos Gardel.
Day 2 : Sightseeing In Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires, La Boca, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, San Telmo, Palermo, Congreso de la Nación Argentina, Obelisco
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel Carles or similar - Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carles or similar - Double or Single Base
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will be enjoy to enjoy a fantastic introduction to Buenos Aires:
In three fun-filled and exciting hours (including pick-up and drop-off times) our team of reliable and professional drivers and very passionate, attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and helpful tour guides with outstanding English skills will tour you in a small group of no more than 12 guests around Buenos Aires city, bringing it to life with their live commentary full of background information, facts and insights that you will not be able to find in any book or travel guide.
This tour offers the perfect balance between driving and light walking, which will allow you to get a great overview of the city’s most iconic areas and districts in just half of a day, and at the same time have the possibility to get off the vehicle, and walk around and have a deeper understanding of the key locations within Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, La Boca neighborhood, and many other attractions. e highly recommend doing this tour as it is a great introduction to some of the key highlights of Buenos Aires, perfect for giving you a chance to find your way around and decide where to spend more time later on. Then we go back to our hotel.
Day 3 : Full Day Tour Colonia Del Sacramento
Location: Colonia del Sacramento, Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel Carles or similar - Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carles or similar - Double or Single Base
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Located just a one-hour ferry ride from Buenos Aires across the “de la Plata” River, it is really easy to squeeze in a one day visit from neighbouring Argentina.
The tour starts early in the morning as the driver picks you up from your hotel and takes you to Buenos Aires’ ferry station. After going trhough customs (note that passports are required) you board the ferry for a comfortable and pleasant 1 1/2 hours ride across the widest river in the world crossing the international border between Argentina and Uruguay. Upon arrival we meet our guide, and a driver takes us all to the gateway to the historic quarter where our walking tour around Colonia’s old town begins. During the 2 hours walk, as we get to visit each of the city’s landmarks, your very passionate, attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and helpful local expert with outstanding English skills takes us on a journey back in time, bringing what you see to life with their live commentary full of background information, facts and insights that you will not be able to find in any book or travel guide.
Then we will have some free time to explore the town on our own for the remainder of the afternoon or have lunch at one of the many local restaurants.
At the designated time, the driver picks us up and takes us to the ferry station for your ride back to Buenos Aires, where another driver is waiting to drive you back safely to your hotel.
Day 4 : Departure Buenos Aires
Location: Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires, Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel Carles or similar - Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carles or similar - Double or Single Base
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast transfer to Buenos Aires Airport where our services end.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Carles or similar - Double or SIngle Base with Breakfast
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfer In / Out from International or Domestic Airport to the hotel
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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City Tour in Buenos Aires (3 Hours)
3 Hours - Billingual Guide (Spanish / English)
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Full Day to Colonia del Sacramento - Uruguay
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Ferry Buenos Aires - Uruguay - Buenos Aires
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3 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
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Local Taxes
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Medical and life insurance
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Optional excursions
Optional Extras
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Dinner Tango Show
Experience a tango night in one of the most prestigious dance venues of Buenos Aires. Located in the heart of San Telmo, Buenos Aires old quarter, this show features over 30 artists on stage with a live orchestra that will leave you speechless. Entering the building is like traveling back in time: it used to be an old tenement house, and the interior is very well preserved. Featuring both tango and folklore, La Ventana is one of the most complete shows Buenos Aires has to offer.
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Argentinian Pesos and Uruguay Pesos
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Free Date Changes
We People Travel and Experiences allows you to make 15 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 15 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
We People Travel and Experiences requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of we people travel and experiences charges.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.