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Our tours in Buenos Aires: A STEP BACK IN TIME TO URUGUAY'S COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO

You're invited to step back in time and experience the historic city of Colonia del Sacramento, in Uruguay. A regular ferry takes over 3 hours to reach Colonia, but with your business class seat on our fast ferry, you'll be there in just 1 hour and 15 minutes, giving you much more time to explore this beautiful slice of cobblestoned history.

Colonia del Sacramento was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese and is renowned for its old cobblestone streets and colorful houses, reminiscent of old Lisbon. It is one of the oldest cities in Uruguay, and its entire historic quarter has been designated Mankind's Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

This tour is self-guided, except for the 1-hour group tour in Colonia's historic district. The boat company coordinator will receive you in Colonia and coordinate your group tour, lunch and the ticket for the hop-on/hop-off bus for your transfer to town and leisure time in the city.
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TESTIMONIAL: LARRY & SUE ATTIA AND FAMILY
(Mount Kisco, New York, United States)

"All the details were arranged for us and it was so easy and comforting to have someone with our names on a sign welcome us at each destination."

"Every tour was outstanding and we had quality family time sharing new experiences and creating lifelong memories."

"Our trip worked out perfectly and we strongly recommend seeing Argentina with Fred's expert advice."

Larry & Sue visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Bariloche and El Calafate
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Our tours in Bariloche: NAVIGATING THE NAHUEL HUAPI LAKE & EXPLORING AND HIKING AT VICTORIA ISLAND AND THE MYRTLE FOREST

Prepare to navigate the beautiful blue waters of the Nahuel Huapi Lake, the largest in Argentina's Lake District, set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Andes mountain range. We'll enjoy our exclusive seating in the boat's upper deck cabin. From here we'll experience superior panoramic views and a much more exclusive setting, since there are only 50 seats in this cabin (compared to the over-200-people capacity of the regular cabin).

Known for its cold glacial waters and for being the habitat of kelp gulls and blue-eyed cormorants (which are typically only found near oceans), the Nahuel Huapi Lake provides plenty of natural beauty and beckons with the serenity of its waters.

We'll visit the largest island on the Nahuel Huapi Lake: Victoria Island, home to a wide array of flora and fauna; also offering plenty of history, including ancient cave paintings. Another highlight of this navigation includes a visit to a unique forest of myrtle trees at Arrayanes National Park. These intriguing, cinnamon-hued trees are known for their attractive, smooth and tan bark, peppered with white spots; and giving the forest a captivating mystique. In fact, it's widely fabled that Walt Disney, during his visit to Argentina, was inspired by this forest to create his animated classic "Bambi."

This is a full-day tour. You 'll have your own private expert guide to help you make the most out of your tour experience. Transfers to and from the port will be done on group basis.
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Our tours in Buenos Aires: LET'S TANGO! PRIVATE TWO HOURS LESSON WITH A TANGO MAESTRO

During this tango-learning class, you will have a private and personalized lesson with a professional tango dancer, who will introduce you to the most important and treasured techniques and secrets of tango dancing. No matter your tango skill, if you want to learn the basic tango steps or improve your expert tango skills, we will customize your lesson for you according to your tango experience.

Based on your experience and needs, the tango lesson might include a combination of the following: stressing the importance of posture, the stop, and the feet; pivoting and basic movements, as well as a basic sequence and practice; woman's "ochos" (eights) and turns; the basic figures, turns and ways of walking to the music and cadence; different tango styles, and an approach to the milonguero style (a close embrace tango style).

This tango private class has a 2 hour duration. No previous experience is needed.
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TESTIMONIAL: ARLENE & AARON ESCHE
(Haughton, Louisiana, United States)

"We couldn't be more satisfied with the whole trip. We definitely would use Exploration Journeys again in our next trip to Argentina."

"My husband and I were so happy with the itinerary you created from the time we arrived at the Buenos Aires first day until the last day we left Buenos Aires."

Arlene & Aaron visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Ushuaia and El Calafate
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Our tours in Mendoza: SUNSET HORSEBACK RIDING WITH ASADO (MEAT BARBEQUE) & WINE

Get ready to saddle up and head out to explore the scenic countryside while taking in the lovely views of the sunset behind the Andes Mountain range.

Our adventure on horseback kicks off with an approximately 30 minute drive from the city of Mendoza to Los Pingos Lodge.

Upon our arrival, we'll meet the horses and then hop on our four-legged companions as we head out to explore on our two-hour horseback ride, taking in all the picturesque views of all of Mendoza Valley, the city, and the mountains. The very well-trained horses make this tour experience suitable even for beginners with no horseback riding experience.

After taking in the mesmerizing colors of a sunset over the mountains, we'll return to the lodge to enjoy a delicious dinner of asado (meat barbeque) with beverages and wine.

This is a half-day group tour and includes dinner with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.
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TESTIMONIAL: JENNIFER & BRUCE MCPHERSON
(Whitby, Ontario, Canada)

"Fred's service was above and beyond what we expected and we would highly recommend Exploration Journeys and have done so already to our family and friends."

"We look forward in the future to working with Fred again to enjoy the many things still left to see and visit in Argentina."

Jennifer & Bruce visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Peninsula Valdes region
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Our tours in Buenos Aires: PASSION AND BEAUTY: AN AUTHENTIC WORLD-CLASS TANGO EXPERIENCE

You are cordially invited to an evening of live music filled with passion, sensuality and dancing, at one of the best Tango venues in Buenos Aires: La Ventana. Located at the heart of the historic San Telmo neighborhood, you'll enjoy a world-class Tango show in a restored tenement building (or,"conventillo'). This enchanting show also boasts unique features of Argentine folklore.

As you step through the doors, you'll feel as though you have traveled back in time, with the interior of the building preserved in its original style. The show at La Ventana is a journey through the history of Tango, in which you'll experience different and authentic styles of this mesmerizing dance, each with its own particular set of music, dancing style, and costumes.

Tango is a universe onto itself as it creates a multi-layered marriage of music, dance, singing and poetry.

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TESTIMONIAL: YOGESH & JENI MISTRY
(Tempe, Arizona, United States)

"The level of customer service provided was outstanding. Fred even helped us via phone on how to order pizza at the best local restaurant."

"It was such a relief to visit a foreign country and to know that at every arrival or departure point you had someone you could trust to make the journey smooth."

"We highly recommend Exploration Journeys to create your perfect Argentina Vacation."

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Our tours in Mendoza: SOAR ACROSS THE MENDOZA RIVER: ADRENALINE-PACKED CANOPY EXPERIENCE

Get ready to soar just like a bird in the canopy, as you experience amazing views of the surrounding landscape, while zip lining on 6 different cables. Enjoy amazing views of the Potrerillos Valley and the El Plata Mountains as you canopy at an average altitude of nearly 195 feet (60 meters), truly offering a unique bird's-eye perspective, and quenching the thirst of your adventurous side!

We'll enjoy the thrill of zip lining along 6 different cables, for almost 1 mile (1400 meters); taking us through breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. We'll also experience the adrenaline rush of crossing above the mighty Mendoza River.

This is a half-day group tour and includes lunch (beverages not included).
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TESTIMONIAL: DAVID JEWELL AND BETH BRUMMER
(Reading, , United Kingdom)

"Fred was exceptional from the minute we raised our interest in going to Argentina."

"Exploration Journeys made our honeymoon so relaxed - their organization is superb and the travel booklet is extremely useful."

"Thank you to Exploration journeys and in particular Fred, for making our honeymoon a trip we will never ever forget."

David & Beth visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza and El Calafate
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Our tours in El Chalten: A THRILLING TREKKING EXPERIENCE TO ADMIRE THE COLOSSAL MOUNT FITZ ROY AND THE SCENIC MAJESTY OF THE ANDES

Ready your trekking boots and be prepared for a memorable experience in one of Patagonia's most scenic and awe-inspiring locations. This full-day trip will see you trekking through lush forests and azure-tinted lagoons. And, for the grand finale: a sweeping view of massive Mount Fitz Roy and Laguna de los Tres (Lagoon of Three). This famous lagoon takes its name from the three peaks that can be seen from the shore: Fitz Roy, Poincenot, and Saint-Exupery. This last granite giant was, in turn, named after famous French writer Antoine de Saint Saint-Exupery, best remembered for his classic 'The Little Prince '.

We'll also trek to one of the favorite spots of many photographers: Laguna Capri, where you'll have the opportunity to capture amazing images of crystal blue waters with the dramatic backdrop of the Andes mountain range.

After an exciting day of trekking and exploring, we'll make our way back to town, with our camera fully-loaded with awe-inspiring pictures and our newly-formed memories of the unique natural beauty we have witnessed.

This is a full-day private tour and includes lunch-box and bottled water.

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TESTIMONIAL: ROY BEASLEY AND CHARLES FLEWELLEN
(Houston, Texas, United States)

"Fred went out of his way to accommodate our customization to the itinerary."

"Very comforting to know that we always had someone to contact if needed, although the hotel staffs and the guides took care of everything for us."

"I really appreciated having someone meet us at the airport for each leg of our trip, and the guides were superb."

Roy & Charles visited: Buenos Aires and Mendoza

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Our tours in Buenos Aires: AN EXCLUSIVE WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE SAVORING ARGENTINA'S FIRST-CLASS WINES

It's time to tip back our glasses and let our taste buds savor the unique flavors of first-class Argentine wines in this exclusive wine tasting experience.

Argentina is the fifth largest wine producer in the world, and home to some of the best Malbec wines. Dense and dark, with full-body richness that few other grapes can mimic, the Argentine Malbec varietal has become all the rage in the United States, and is increasing in popularity among other countries as well.

In a private wine cellar setting our expert wine connoisseur will introduce us to the fine art of wine tasting as we learn about wine-making and sample a wide variety of high-end premium wines. We'll experience wines carefully selected from a variety of wineries from different regions as well as enjoy some tasty snacks that pair perfectly with each one.

This is a 1-hour private tour.

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TESTIMONIAL: ROBIN OSULLIVAN AND GILLIAN BROHAN
(Ireland)

"Overall, we couldn't recommend Exploration Journeys enough. They gave us a fantastic trip of a lifetime for our honeymoon, a trip we will never forget."

"The travel booklet was excellent, and we used it everywhere we visited in terms of its restaurant recommendations (all excellent) and places of interest to go and see."

"We had a fantastic trip from start to finish and we can't thank Fred enough."

Robin & Gillian visited: Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Mendoza and Iguazu Falls

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Our tours in Mendoza: SAVORING FIRST-CLASS WINES IN MENDOZA'S CENTRAL REGION

Over the past 20 years, there has been a revolution in the Argentine wine industry, driven partly by the success of one grape that, in many countries, is used only for mixing – the rich, velvety Malbec. Dense and dark, with full-body richness that few other grapes can mimic, the Argentine Malbec varietal has become all the rage in the United States, and is increasing in popularity among other countries as well. 94% of restaurants in the top ten wine markets in the US feature Malbec on their wine lists, according to a 2010 survey on Wine Spectator magazine.

Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting experience as you take in the taste of first-class Argentine wines, and visit some of the most prestigious wineries in Mendoza. Located at the foothills of the Andes mountain range, in the shadow of Mount Aconcagua, the vineyards in Mendoza are planted at some of the highest altitudes in the world; with the average site located anywhere between 2000 and 3600 feet (600 to 1100 meters) above sea level This allows winemakers to plant at exactly the right altitude for each grape variety to ripen perfectly. Argentina is the fifth wine producer in the world, and with over a thousand active wineries accounting for more than 70% of Argentina's wine production, Mendoza is considered the heart of the Argentine winemaking industry.

Guided by a local oenologist (wine expert), you'll enjoy touring the facilities of three wineries, while getting a close-up look at the process of wine-making, and of course tasting their wines.

This is a full-day private tour and includes gourmet lunch with wine tasting at a Mendoza winery.

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TESTIMONIAL: HAMID PEIMANI AND LINDSAY VAN SANT
(Scotts Valley, California, United States)

"From the beginning, the communication was excellent."

"We were met at each of our destinations by friendly and helpful drivers. Our tours were led by informative guides."

"Thank you to Fred and his staff for making our journey a memorable one."

Hamid & Lindsay visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and El Calafate
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Our tours in El Chalten: AN OFF-THE-BEATEN PATAGONIAN PANORAMIC HIKING EXPERIENCE TO LOMA DEL PLIEGUE TUMBADO

Strap on your trekking boots, and get ready to explore an exciting and a bit more off-the-beaten path trekking trail from where you 'll enjoy some of the greatest panoramic views of El Chalten's rock giants, rivers and lagoons. We'll make our way on this path, within the national park, to admire the beauty of the Fitz Roy and Toro valleys; and the grandeur of Lake Viedma.

We'll explore a completely different kind of mountainous terrain, where we'll get the chance to enjoy the typical alpine flora it has to offer; as well as search out age-old marine fossils.

At an altitude of nearly 4900 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, we'll arrive at an awe-inspiring scenic viewpoint which offers an unconventional view of giant massifs Fitz Roy and Torre.

This is a full day private tour and includes lunch-box and bottled water.

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TESTIMONIAL: JIM AND KATIE FISH
(San Diego, California, United States)

"The trip to Argentina was one of the best planned trips we have ever taken."

"Every single element of the trip went off without a single mishap. I cannot recommend Fred and Argentina Exploration Journeys more highly."

"Fred includes an invaluable booklet customized to your trip."

Jim & Katie visited: Buenos Aires, Bariloche, El Calafate, and Ushuaia

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TESTIMONIAL: HOWARD AND ERICA GILMAN
(Irvine, California, United States)

"We have traveled all over the world but this trip surpassed our expectations! We have not been able to stop talking about our wonderful adventure!"

Howard & Erica visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Peninsula Valdes region, Ushuaia, El Calafate and Bariloche

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