Travel Proposal for Jerry Sorkin
(Jewish Argentina - Claudia Hercman)
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Your Itinerary at a Glance
(everything mentioned below is included in your trip price)
Trip Start Date: November 8, 2024 (Friday).
You can choose any start date you wish for your trip, because all of our trips have private departures. That is, you won't be traveling as part of a group.
Trip Duration & lodging included:
9 days / 8 nights (your trip ends on November 16).
Lodging for 8 nights Included.
10 First‑class tours with the best tour guides included. All necessary entrance fees to national parks included.
Includes all airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary below
(all done on private basis).
8 breakfasts + 2 dinners included in this trip.
2 Destinations included:
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Buenos Aires
(City of Tango): 5 nights![Icons]()
Iguazu Falls
(Selected by 100 Million Voters as One of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature"): 3 nights
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
 DAY 1: November 8th (Friday) - BUENOS AIRES (staying for 3 nights) |
Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina! Claudia Hercman will be your guide and coordinator during your stay in Buenos Aires. Claudia will welcome you at the airport and transfer you on a private vehicle to your hotel. You have an early check-in included so you'll get your room as soon as you arrive to your hotel. |
| Tango dinner/show. We invite you to live it up with a night of passion, charm, and sensuality as you enjoy an exclusive and world-class Tango experience. This tour includes private transfers and dinner with non-alcoholic beverages & wine. |
DAY 2: November 9th (Saturday) - BUENOS AIRES |
| City Tour: The South During this tour you will visit the main historical sites, as well as hidden corners of this culturally diverse and exceptional city. La Boca, neighborhood of soccer and tango; San Telmo, the old city and its antique market; Plaza de Mayo, witness to all political events since the second foundation of Buenos Aires in 1580; Avenida de Mayo, the Spanish avenue, with its theaters and traditional coffee shops; the Congress building; Avenida 9 de Julio, the Obelisk and the Colon Theater; Puerto Madero, the most modern and chic area, with its exclusive restaurants, bars and hotels overlooking the river. Lunch (not included in the trip price) Afternoon Art tour Argentine art and design are recognized worldwide. The variety of museums and art galleries allow us to enjoy the most diverse works of Argentine and Latin American art. In Buenos Aires you can also experience creativity with every step, in every corner, in splendid and colourful murals. We will also check the Argentine art sections at the great museums of Buenos Aires, visit a museum of Latin American art and visit prestigious galleries. Evening: Empanada Cooking class (transport, guide and dinner included) |
DAY 3: November 10th (Sunday) - BUENOS AIRES |
| Morning: Jewish Tour The Buenos Aires Jewish community is one of the largest in the world and its heritage remains very much preserved. I will introduce you into the unique features of the Buenos Aires Jewish culture. The AMIA building (the Mutual Aid Association building that was attacked by terrorists in 1994 has been replaced by a new one), the AMIA Memorial, the Israeli Embassy Memorial (the Embassy was destroyed by a bomb in 1992), the oldest Synagogue in Buenos Aires, with its Jewish Museum, and Once (the typical Jewish neighborhood). During the tour I will tell you everything about the Jewish community in Argentina; immigration waves, the first colonies, policies towards Jews, life, and history of the Jewish people in Buenos Aires. IMPORTANT: FOR THIS TOUR, PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PASSPORTS STOP FOR LUNCH (not included in the price) Afternoon: The North Recoleta, with its elegant French style, where the unique cemetery, which includes Evita’s mausoleum, coexists with the life of bars, artisans’ fairs, restaurants and elegant boutiques; Palermo, the green heart of the city, with its different areas: Palermo Viejo, the residential quarter, Soho and Hollywood with their bars and local fashion stores, Palermo Chico, that of luxurious mansions and embassies, and the gorgeous Palermo Gardens. |
DAY 4: November 11th (Monday) - LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES |
Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport. |
 DAY 4: November 11th (Monday) - IGUAZU (staying for 3 nights) |
Flight arrival in Iguazu. Welcome at airport and private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your flight arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time. |
DAY 5: November 12th (Tuesday) - IGUAZU |
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Witness the Unique Power & Might of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour) “You might have seen the photos. Even read about it. You might have visited other great waterfalls before. But you probably still have no idea what to expect when you come face to face with the almighty Iguazu Falls,” stated CNN in their article “Iguazu Falls: Why this natural wonder should be on everyone’s bucket list". To put that into perspective, Iguazu Falls is nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and nearly three times as wide. The late U.S. First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, was reportedly so impressed by the sight of Iguazu Falls that she exclaimed “Poor Niagara!” In 1984, Iguazu Falls became a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and in 2011, it was selected as one of the 7 winners of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” worldwide competition in which more than 100 million votes were cast. Their size and scale are unlike any other waterfall on Earth. Made up of a system of 275 waterfalls, they have a staggering water flow of up to almost 3.5 million gallons (13 million liters) per second – enough to fill five Olympic swimming pools! Unlike Niagara Falls, which is surrounded by developments such as casinos, a revolving restaurant, and coffee shops, Iguazu Falls are located within one of the few remaining inland rainforests in South America, the Atlantic rainforest, which is a haven for more than 2,000 plant species, about 400 birds species, and 80 types of mammals! This is a full-day private tour. |
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A Speedboat Adventure Up-Close the Iguazu Falls Get ready for a thrilling speedboat adventure, enjoying a unique, up-close perspective of the majestic Iguazu Falls and experience a different viewpoint of the falls from what you’ll see from the panoramic boardwalks. Our speedboat will zip the waters of the Iguazu River and approach the falls getting thoroughly splashed by their mist as you hear their loud roar! This ride provides a unique and extremely close-up view of the San Martin and Three Musketeers falls with the opportunity to take outstanding close-up photos. The high point of this experience will be without a doubt, being showered under the mist of the San Martin Falls; the second strongest falls in the Iguazu system. To get to the boat dock you’ll ride a truck through the jungle and continue with a navigation up the Iguazu River canyon by the river rapids. Now it’s time to hop on board and begin our waterfall adventure! This tour lasts about 2 hours and is done on the same day you do the Argentinean side of the falls tour. |
DAY 6: November 13th (Wednesday) - IGUAZU |
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Behold the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour) With 80% of the falls located on the Argentine side, it is only from the Brazilian side that one can see almost all of them at once, in full, breathtakingly panoramic views. The Brazilian side offers majestic scenic views of the beauty and entirety of the falls; this is because the Brazilian footbridge lies across the river from the falls, offering a unique perspective and epic scenic views, making the Brazilian side different and absolutely complementary to the experience from the Argentinean side. This is a half-day private tour. |
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Walking Among Exotic Birds in the Iguazu Rainforest (private tour) You’re about to enter a one-of-a-kind bird sanctuary! Here you’ll find the largest colony of toucans on display in the world, as well as the largest colony of parrots on display in South America, along with 150 different bird species from Brazil and all over the world, many of them endangered. Located in the midst of the lush tropical rainforest, Foz Tropicana Bird Park is an internationally-recognized rescue and preservation center for endangered birds; and it’s among the most important ones in South America. You’ll find yourself side by side a myriad of exotic birds, in the three walk-in aviaries, where you’ll have the opportunity to have an up-close and personal experience with amazingly colorful parrots and Toco Toucans, among many other birds… all of them right next to you or even flying over your head! In addition to the diversity and beauty of the birds you’ll see, the park itself presents itself as a unique location. It covers nearly 40 acres (16 hectares) of rainforest, so you’re quite literally going to find yourself in the middle of nature as you make your way along the trails! This visit lasts from an hour and a half to 2 hours and is done on the same day you do the Brazilian side of the falls tour. |
DAY 7: November 14th (Thursday) - LAST DAY IN IGUAZU |
Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport. |
DAY 7: November 14th (Thursday) - BUENOS AIRES (staying for 2 nights) |
Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle. |
DAY 8: November 15th (Friday) - BUENOS AIRES |
| Estancia Full Day including lunch and afternoon tea We will spend a day in the natural setting of a 100 year old Estancia at the countryside, 27 miles from Buenos Aires City. At midday we will be served a delicious typical Argentine asado, to then continue the day with a peaceful stroll in the magnificent park, horse ride or else play sports or go on a carriage ride. Before leaving, we will be invited to taste delicious homemade patisseries in the afternoon tea. |
DAY 9: November 16th (Saturday) - BUENOS AIRES |
Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle. Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle. Your private guide Claudia will be there to say goodbye and help you with anything you may need. |
| IMPORTANT: The order of the activities in each destination can change depending on weather conditions or other circumstances. |
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Lodging for 8 nights Included
DELUXE CATEGORY LODGING INCLUDED
- In Buenos Aires: Hilton Buenos Aires (deluxe category room): 5 nights
UNIQUE & EXCLUSIVE CATEGORY LODGING INCLUDED
- In Iguazu Falls: Melia Iguazu Hotel (deluxe category room with falls view): 3 nights
Meals Included
8 BREAKFASTS
2 DINNERS
Meals included in Buenos Aires:
- Dinner with beverages and wine in your empanadas private cooking class
- Dinner with beverages and wine for your tango show evening
While Argentina is famous for its delicious steaks it also has a great variety of delicious vegetarian dishes!
All of our tours which include meals have vegetarian options available.
6 Airport Transfers Included
You will travel to and from airports in the privacy and comfort of your own vehicle,
so there will be no stops for other travelers and no waiting time.
Private airport transfers included in the following destination:
- In Buenos Aires: 4 private transfers
- In Iguazu Falls: 2 private transfers
Weather Information for your Trip
Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world; its territory covers a huge spread of latitudes, so varying climate conditions coexist throughout the land.
Below you'll find the average temperatures and precipitations for the destinations you will visit on your specific travel dates.
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Buenos Aires | Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Mean | Avg. Rain | ||||
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| °F | °C | °F | °C | °F | °C | inches | cm | |||
| November | 78 | 25 | 61 | 16 | 69 | 21 | 3.6 | 9.1 | ||
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Iguazu Falls | Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Mean | Avg. Rain | ||||
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| °F | °C | °F | °C | °F | °C | inches | cm | |||
| November | 88 | 31 | 63 | 17 | 75 | 24 | 6.1 | 15.4 | ||
Suggested Flights for your Trip
All domestic flights we use are done on jet planes, we don't use propeller planes.
After reviewing all flight options for your travel dates and considering the best airfares and flight times, we recommend these domestic flights for your trip. Departure and arrival times are expressed in local time.
| Date | Origin | Destination | Departs* | Arrives* |
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| Nov-11-2024 (Monday) | Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) | Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) | 2:55 PM | 4:50 PM |
| Nov-14-2024 (Thursday) | Puerto Iguazu (Argentine side) | Aeroparque (BA domestic airport) | 4:20 PM | 6:20 PM |
FLIGHTS MAP & ROUTE
Price per Person in US Dollars
(does not include flights)
| PRICE PER PERSON FOR ALL GROUND SERVICES | |||
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PROUDLY UNIQUE! Our prices above include all hotels, tours and airport transfers mentioned in this itinerary. Price quoted is per person, assuming 10 people in total are traveling. Our prices do not include international or domestic airfare. | |||
We accept Paypal Credit: finish paying your trip up to 4 months after your trip starting date, paying no interest or fees.
NOTE: All services are subject to availability and subject to price modifications until the trip booking is requested and confirmed.
Our Beloved Travel Booklet
We will provide you with the perfect travel companion: our beloved Travel Booklet!
This one-of-a-kind sidekick is full of useful information and personalized tips,
for you to make the most out of your trip experience.
"I've received the travel booklet and it's absolutely the best trip plan I have received in over 40 years of traveling. Wonderful job." - Mitch Samuelson and Joan Raskin
"The travel booklet was beyond helpful, from the restaurant recommendations to the tipping guidelines, to the suggested clothes to bring. It answered all our questions before we even had them." - Sophia Yuen & Liza Chau
"Our customized booklet was with us every step of the way. What a terrific source of information from places to eat and shop, to hints on tipping, etc." - Neal & Barbara Eisner
"The travel booklet was the best travel tool ever. I cannot think of any way to improve this excellent hand guide book." - Joan McGirr
"The travel booklet had all sorts of additional important information and recommendations for shopping and dining. I had never seen anything like this before and it proved to be very helpful resource throughout our trip." - Neill Allen and Nancy Van Gelder
"The travel booklet was excellent and it had all the information we needed for the trip so there was no need to do extensive research" - Irina Mindel & Mitchell Olshansky
In your Travel Booklet you'll find lots of useful information and tips personalized for your specific trip itinerary such as:
Contact information for our local assistance team, who will go above and beyond in providing you with prompt, precise and meaningful assistance during your trip.
Day-by-day itinerary with detailed tour descriptions, pick-up times, etc.
Our favorite restaurant suggestions for each visited destination.
Full information about your booked hotels: addresses & phones, check-in / check-out times, distance to downtown and to airport, Wi-Fi availability, etc.
Detailed weather information for your travel dates and destinations, such as average rainfall and minimum and maximum temperatures expected.
Our clothing suggestions for each destination in addition to specific suggestions for some tours.
All the information you'll need for your flights: airline and flight number, flight times, luggage weight limits, cost for extra weight, available mileage programs, etc.
Taking your mobile phone to Argentina, how to dial to and from every destination, etc.
Helpful tips and other useful information to make the most out of your vacation: time zones, pointers on currency exchange, tipping, advice on museums & art galleries of note, useful info to make the most out of your free time, shopping tips, electricity & voltage information, etc.
All the necessary travel vouchers for your trip.
The Travel Booklet is designed and sent to you after full trip payment has been made. We will send you a printed version via FedEx, as well as a digital version via e-mail. Many guests download their digital version to their mobile phone (iPhone, Android, etc.) or tablet, which they bring on their trip.
Also Included in the Trip Price
All taxes for the ground services are included, except in Buenos Aires and Iguazu.
In Buenos Aires there is a city tax which depending on the hotel category and time of the year it's from USD 1 to USD 1.5 per person and per night that can only be paid directly at your Buenos Aires hotel.
In Iguazu there is a city tax which depending on the hotel category and time of the year it's of about 90 Argentine pesos (approximately USD 0.1) per person and per night (charged for a maximum of 2 nights) that can only be paid directly at your Iguazu hotel.
These amounts may vary subject to the municipal policy.
To provide a worry‑free trip experience we include all the necessary entrance tickets to national parks, as well as all other tour-related fees, which are sometimes not included or even mentioned by other travel agencies.
Iguazu Falls
- Entrance ticket to Iguazu National Park for the "Witness the Unique Power & Might of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour)" tour
- Entrance ticket to Iguaçu National Park for the "Behold the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour)" tour
Not Included in the Trip Price
International airfare to and from Argentina is not included.
Domestic flights for this trip are quoted separately from ground services.
Tips to hotel staff, tour guides, etc.
Visa issuing expenses to visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. Travelers who have passports from the following countries do not require a visa to visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls: United States*, Canada*, Andorra, Argentina, Australia*, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong (with English passport), Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, the Vatican and Venezuela.
*IMPORTANT: Brazil has recently announced the reinstatement of tourist visa requirements for visitors from the USA, Canada, and Australia. Originally scheduled to take effect in April 2024, this policy change has now been postponed and is set to be implemented on April 2025.
We provide full assistance to our guests in the Brazil visa application process, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Anything not expressly mentioned in this itinerary proposal.
How Our Booking Process Works
When you are ready to proceed with booking your trip, please visit your trip booking form and fill out the required information to begin the process. A non-refundable down payment of USD 250 (or USD 400 for trips booked with very short notice) is required to process your booking. This down payment will be credited towards your total trip payment. Regardless of the number of travelers, only one down payment is needed..
The trip booking process generally takes from 3 to 5 business days. Once all services are booked, we will send you an invoice with the trip booking confirmation and payment instructions. If your trip start date is in fewer than 60 days, we’ll request a full trip payment. If not, we’ll request a first payment of 25% to 35% of the total trip cost, with final payment due 60 days before your trip start date.
We accept all major credit cards (we use Paypal as a credit card processor but you won't need a Paypal account to make your credit card payment), bank wire transfers or check deposits. Our prices are final, you won't have to pay anything extra no matter what payment method you use.
Important: If you use PayPal account as your payment method, they are running a promotion called "PayPal credit", where you’ll have up to 6 months to complete the payment of your trip (without any interest or extra fees). You can choose to apply during the payment process and your application will be subject to their approval. This is a great way to finance your trip payment, without any extra cost.
For more details please visit: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/paypal-credit
Our Trip Cancellation Policy
Domestic flights have a 80% penalty if cancelled, but as we book flexible airfares, they can be changed if needed for future dates with no penalty as long as the same airfare is available for the new dates (if not we can change them with no change penalty but paying for the airfare difference).
For all ground service payments which have already been made, at the time we receive written notice that you must cancel your trip, the following fees will be charged:
- » When only the first payment has been made: up to 25% cancellation fee over the ground services first payment will apply.
- » After your total payment has been made and you cancel 45 days or more prior to your trip starting date: up to 40% cancellation fee over the total payment will apply.
- » After your total payment has been made and you cancel 36 to 45 days before the start date of the trip: up to 60% cancellation fee over total payment is applicable.
- » After your total payment has been made and you cancel 20 to 35 days before the start date of the trip: up to 80 % cancellation fee over total payment is applicable.
- » After your total payment has been made and you cancel 19 days before the trip starting date, or later: there will be no right to refunds.
We’ll always try our best to get as much of a refund as possible, depending on the trip cancellation date, and the conditions of the service suppliers.
Refunds will only be issued to you once we have received the funds back from the supplier(s). Generally, flight tickets cannot be refunded if they are partially used. We are not responsible for a supplier’s failure to pay a refund.
If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your travel insurance policy, you may be able to claim these cancellation charges through your insurance company.