Argentina Visually Impaired Tour
Unique, Authentic Activities
Sustainable accessible tour for people with disabilities, families and friends.
We aim to work mostly with eco-friendly hotels, lodges, restaurants, guides so we can spread the benefits of tourism to all members.
Low or no vision tours are desinged in a way we can experience attractions through use of senses like smell, touch and taste.
Tours are done in small group basis, focusing on safety protocols and authenticy
Highlights
• Experience Northern Argentina by doing authentic, unique activities
• Discover the impressive Iguazu falls
• Explore amazing Buenos Aires
• Taste the delicious Argentinian cuisine
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Destination
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Departure
Buenos Aires -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket. -
Included
Activities and toursCertified bilingual guideFriendly accessible accomodationMeals mentioned in programPrivate transportation -
Not Included
Alcohol drinksInternational and national flightsMeals NOT mentioned in the programTipsTravel or medical insurance
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Day 1: Arrive to Buenos Aires
Arrival at Ezeiza International Airport and transfer to the hotel. ENGLISH PRIVATE SERVICE
Check in at the hotel.
In the afternoon: city tour. On this tour you will see the impressive building of the National Congress (Parliament), the Civic Center including Plaza de Mayo (May Square), surrounded by the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Cabildo (City Hall from the colonial period), the famous “Teatro Colón”, one of the best Opera Houses in the world, and other important buildings.
The tour continues to the traditional San Telmo district, and the picturesque, italian La Boca neighbourhood where a stop will be made.
The tour continues through recently recycled Puerto Madero to Palermo Gardens, and finally to elegant Recoleta, with its fashionable shops and restaurants.
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Day 2: Buenos Aires to Salta
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the domestic airport (AEP) ENGLISH PRIVATE SERVICE.
Flight to Salta city. Transfer from Salta airport to the hotel. ENGLISH PRIVATE SERVICE
Arrival at the hotel and check in. In the afternoon city tour: The main points of interest will be the Cabildo (Town Hall), the Archbishop´s Palace and Cathedral all around the main square (9 de Julio), San Francisco´s church and San Bernardo´s church and convent. The crafts market, actually an old mansion transformed into a museum and gift exhibition center, offers an excellent chance to observe authentic samples of the native artisans work. ENGLISH PRIVATE SERVICE
Overnight in Salta, Hotel Boutique Delvino or similar. http://delvinoboutiquehotel.site/
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Day 3: Salta-Quebrada Humahuaca
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Pucará de Tilcara and Purmamarca.
Departure to the north through the famous Quebrada de Humahuaca, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO: we are struck by the ruggedness of the territory, the canyon sculpted by the course of an old river already dry, the spectacular rock formations with their different colors. Along the way we meet indigenous settlements, the ancient pre-Inca fortress of Tilcara, until we reach the small Purmamarca, dominated by the famous Cerro de los Siete Colores. PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE.
Overnight in Purmamarca, Hotel La Comarca or similar. http://lacomarcahotel.com.ar/
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Day 4: Salta
Breakfast at the hotel. From Purmamarca, visit Salinas Grandes.
Tour with caravan of llamas.
Since time immemorial, the Andean men have moved through the difficult terrain of the mountains and the altiplano using the llamas. These unique animals were used to move commercial goods, as well as as shelter for their fiber, food for their meat and fuel and fertilizer.
Today, we try to recreate this ancestral practice by walking through different trails in the region to visit ancient ruins, salt mines, valleys, ravines and volcanoes.
The tour includes picnic with beverages. PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE.
Return to Salta city. Overnight in Salta,
Hotel Boutique Delvino or similar. http://delvinoboutiquehotel.site/
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Day 5: Salta Cachi, Molinos, Cayafate
Breakfast at the hotel.
Cachi is a beautiful town in the Calchaquí Valleys of Salta on the east slope of Nevado Hill at 6,720m above the sea. Nature as well as colonial aristocracy from the XVIII Century can be admired in this environment.
In this legendary town, there are white buildings, adobe houses, paved streets and impressive architectural and cultural constructions that make the tourist admire and contemplate the scene. Cachi means "salt" in quechua due to the fact that natives mistook the top of " El Nevado" with a salt mine.
Visit to a winery. With its massive adobe church, colonial streets, Molinos is a quiet place worth a stop. Across the river, is a recently formed artist cooperative housed in a beautiful renoved colonial house, complete with a large patio, arches and an inner courtyard.
The local craftspeople sell only handmade goods including sweaters, rugs and tapestries. PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE.
Overnight in Cafayate, Hotel Viñas de Cafayate or similar. http://cafayatewineresort.com/
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Day 6: Salta - Cayafate
Breakfast at the hotel. Cafayate is known for its famous torrontés wine, a product of the exquisite combination of temperature and humidity that provides the ideal environment for the growth of the sweet and deep flavor of the fruit.
Getting to know its streets, its houses and especially its people is a pleasant experience because tourism is an important activity for the city.
The singular architecture of the Cathedral, the flowery main square, the picturesque stone mill or the wine museums cannot be missed.
Visit to wineries, wine tasting and cooking class: empanadas salteñas. Tour of Quebrada de las Conchas. PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE
Return to Salta. Overnight in Salta, Hotel Boutique Delvino or similar. http://delvinoboutiquehotel.site/
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Day 7: Salta - Iguazu
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Salta airport. ENGLISH PRIVATE SERVICE.
Flight to Iguazú.
Arrival to Iguazú and transfer to the hotel. PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE.
Overnight in Hotel La Aldea de La Selva or similar. http://laaldeadelaselva.com/
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Day 8: Iguazu Falls
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to Argentinian Falls. PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE.
Transfer from the hotels to the entrance of the National Park. Visit to the Interpretation Centre.
The ecological train will take you to the "Cataratas Station", starting point of the
Lower Circuit. Here a set of footbridges allows the most amazing views of the Falls and an intimate experience with the surrounding jungle.
The tour continues with the "Upper Circuit", which offers magnificent panoramic views of the Falls. The ecological train arrives at Garganta del Diablo, which is undoubtedly the highlight of this tour. Then you can take the Lower Circuit.
Overnight in Hotel La Aldea de La Selva or similar. http://laaldeadelaselva.com/
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Day 9: Iguazu-Esteros del Ibera
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Posadas to go to Esteros del Iberá, passing by the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio (World Heritage Site), 240 kilometers from the Iguazú Falls in the Province of Misiones. PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE.
Transfer to Esteros del Iberá (Colonia Carlos Pellegrini) from Posadas. PRIVATE SERVICE ONLY DRIVER.
Overnight in Aguapé Lodge or similar. http://www.iberaesteros.com.ar/
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Day 10: Esteros del Ibera
Breakfast at the Lodge.
Activities that can be done at the destination: kayak or boat trips in the Iberá Lagoon, hiking, horseback riding, vehicle trips, bird watching, safaris and visits to craftsmen.
Overnight in Aguapé Lodge or similar. http://www.iberaesteros.com.ar/
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Day 11: Esteros del Ibera - Posadas
Breakfast at the Lodge. Transfer from Colonia Carlos Pellegrini to Posadas. PRIVATE SERVICE ONLY DRIVER.
Overnight in Hotel Posadas or similar https://www.hotelposadas.com.ar/
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Day 12: Posadas - Buenos Aires
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Posadas airport. PRIVATE SERVICE ONLY DRIVER.
Flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival in Buenos Aires (AEP), transfer and check in at the hotel.
In the evening, dinner and Tango show. PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE.
End of services. You can have an extension 3 days tour to El Calafate
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Day 13: Buenos Aires -El Calafate
Arrival in El Calafate. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE.
Free day.
Overnight in Hotel Kosten Aike or similar. https://www.kostenaike.com.ar/es-ar
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Day 14: El Calafate - Glaciars Navigation
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart from El Calafate straight to the Port of Punta Bandera, which is located 45 km away from El Calafate.
The catamaran departs at 09:00 am sailing between icebergs along the North Arm of Lake Argentino.
A few years ago there was a big break from Upsala Glacier front that had caused countless icebergs or ice blocks, many of them even bigger than the boat, which along with its snow-capped mountains and green forest enclose a dreamscape. Then the journey continues with the approach to the front of Spegazzini Glacier, which descends from the mountains to the lake like a river of ice, providing some of the most striking postal of the excursion.
Finally the catamaran travels to the Iceberg Canal to reach the North Face of Perito Moreno Glacier, from where it returns to Puerto Punta Bandera. The activity ends at approximately 17:00 and the transfer leaves tourists in their hotels.
The boats has a capacity of about 250 passengers, has a Cafeteria and a Bar.
There is also a VIP lounge avilable for those passengers that look for a more personalized service. PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE FOR TRANSFERS. NAVIGATION SIB SPANISH-ENGLISH.
Overnight in Hotel Kosten Aike or similar. https://www.kostenaike.com.ar/es-ar
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Day 15: El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glaciar
Breakfast at the hotel.
Perito Moreno Glacier is an impressive natural wonder and due to its extension and height, it has become world famous for its easy access, continuous advance and the loud loosening of huge icebergs.
The Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (Glaciers National Park) area is home to other important glaciers such as Upsalla, Onelli and Spegazzini.
Once inside Los Glaciares National Park, you'll follow the route around Lago Argentino where 50 miles (80km) from El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier lies imposing with its 200 foot (60 meter) high ice walls.
Follow the paths that lead you to face the glacier and get different impressive views, all while continuous detachments and constant ice breaking noises echoes in your surrounds! PRIVATE ENGLISH SERVICE
Overnight in Hotel Kosten Aike or similar. https://www.kostenaike.com.ar/es-ar
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