| Author | Message | ||
     Larry Yagoda Unregistered guest |
These are musts. The Iguassu Falls are incredible!!!!! We stayed at the Sheraton International, a short walk away from The Falls. Lots of chocolate in Bariloche. Take the 1/2 day tour and you will see some of the msot incredible scenery. (Message edited by admin on January 31, 2005) | ||
| Nazlie Unregistered guest |
Hi My wife and I are travelling to Buenois Aires from South Africa on the 2 March 2005. We'd like to do the following trip. Can you please advise a travel agents who could assist with our plans. Our trip is as follows: Soon after the 4 March 2005, we would like to embark on a trip to El Califate (for 1 day to view the Perito Glacier) and to Bariloche (for 2 days). From Barloche we would like to travel across the Andes and lakes to Puerto Montt in Chile and back to Bariloche (then fly back to Buenos Aires), or possibly fly from Puerto Montt (or Santiago) back to Buenos Aires? Can you please advise of a packaged price, including flights from and to Buenos Aires. Please also send a detailed itinary of the tour. Breakfast and transfer to and from the airports must be included. Hotel standard can be 2 or 3 star. Please provide the travel agent's physical address in Buenos Aires if possible. Please copy your response to my email address: nazlie.behardien@sap.com Kind regards Nazlie | ||
| Roberto Unregistered guest |
Welcome to our forums, Nazlie. I will forward your inquiry to Erna Rosenfeld, down in Buenos Aires. She runs Erna Rosenfeld Viajes and will be able to give you what you want. The physical address for her agency is: Erna Rosenfeld Viajes Florida 470 - 4th floor suite 406 (1005) Buenos Aires - Argentina PH: 4322-8147 The minimum stay at El Calafate should be 2 days. Less than this is not recommended. I will pass the following request: ---------------------------------- Flight Buenos Aires - Calafate / March 5th Two nights in Calafate March 5th and 6th Flight Calafate - Bariloche / March 7th Two nights Bariloche March 7th and 8th On the 8th, day excursion to Puerto Montt Flight Bariloche - Buenos Aires / March 9th This is 4 nights. It's a bit tight, so if you can devote one more night to Bariloche that will be great. Anyway, Erna will get in touch with you in the next day or so. Roberto | ||
| Jennifer Castillo New member Username: Travelfan Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2005 |
Is it possible to get from BA to the wine region and lake district via bus in a reasonable time frame. Would we be able to get an overnight bus? How many days would you allow for round trip travel. How many for the falls? Thanks. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 21 Registered: 12-2004 |
Welcome Jennifer! Yes, it is possible to take a bus to the Mendoza region where there are many wineries. Buses run every day from the Terminal (Retiro Terminal Bus). There are at least 3 or 4 different bus liners that do that route and we got the information from one of them that they offer the standard trip on regular seats and the *executive* trip where seats convert into 180 degrees beds. The bus trip Buenos Aires - Mendoza is about 11 to 12 hours if I remember correctly. Also, bear in mind, that the executive trips include dinner and breakfast. Departures start at around 8 pm. The cost for the one way was approx $130 pesos a few weeks ago, that is, USD $40/45. A bargain. I imagine you can then take a bus from Mendoza to the Lake area or specifically to Bariloche. This is probably a very common route but I have no knowledge. Mendoza may require a minimum of 3 days (2 nights) and ideally 4 days (3 nights). Bariloche instead, may require 4 to 7 nights. Bariloche has become a fairly large city to Argentina's standards and there are many things to do and many places to visit in the surrounding region, including perhaps a one day visit to Chile. I'd say do not stay less than 3 nights in Bariloche. You will regret it. To Iguazu, I am afraid you will have to fly. Taking a bus to Iguazu from Mendoza is feasible but from Bariloche it will take forever and chances are you will still have to cross Buenos Aires. Iguazu can be done in 2 nights if you have time constrains but the optimum stay is 3 nights. For those 3 destinations you will need a minimum of 9 nights and a maximum 12/14 nights. | ||
| Naomi Unregistered guest |
Please help me! I am travelling from Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls in June. Where can I buy flight tickets in the internet (I am in Finland, Europe) and I would like to know how much they cost. Also I would like to know if Sheraton International hotel in in Argentina (or in Brasil?). | ||
| Roberto Unregistered guest |
Hello Naomi, a roundtrip ticket Buenos Aires - Iguazu - Buenos Aires is about USD$230 +/- per person. I imagine you can buy this at any online reservation system or any online travel agency but make sure you get some kind of paperwork (eticket copy, etc). We can also offer this service to you by issuing an e-ticket and giving you the documentation at your arrival in Buenos Aires. If you are interested on this please contact Erna at erna@travelsur.net for specifics (you can pay us online). Don't forget you will need a transfer from the international airport Ezeiza to the local one, Jorge Newbery. Yes, the Sheraton International is in Iguazu national Park (Argentina). Sheraton | ||
| Naomi Unregistered guest |
Thank you for reply!Do you think it is easy to get the flight tickets while in Buenos Aires, ie. travel in three to four days after arriving Buenos Aires. I would like to fly from Iguazu to Buenos Aires and then get an evening flight to Europe. Do you know if there are several flights between Iguazu and Buenos Aires during one day? | ||
| Roberto Unregistered guest |
Naomi, there are probably 4 flights to Iguazu every day, so you shouldn't have any problems purchasing your tickets after your arrival. However, if you get here and run into trouble when trying to get the tickets just call us because our passengers ALWAYS fly. We know who to call  - Just in case, our phone number in Buenos Aires is 4322-8147. You should be able to arrange a late return from Iguazu, but bear in mind you are getting back to the domestic airport and you will need a transfer from Jorge Newbery to EZEIZA for your flight back to Europe. Give yourself *ample* time to get to EZEIZA because of traffic jams and stuff. | ||
| Adam Thompson Unregistered guest |
Hello. My girlfriend and I are heading to Argentina from Aug. 8-23. We want to spend a good five days in Buenos Aires to start, but from there we are weighing our options. The two areas in the country that we're taking the closest look at are Mendoza and Iguazu. A few questions about this: 1) Would it be feasible for us to see both places by executive bus in the time we have? Could we go directly from one to the other, as you hinted at above, instead of having to go through BA again? How much would that all cost? 2) How cold does it get in Mendoza in mid-August? And how easy is it to tour the wineries without a car? Thanks for your help. | ||
| Roberto Unregistered guest |
Hello Adam, You have plenty of time to visit both Mendoza and Iguazu. You can probably take a bus from Mendoza straight to Iguazu but I would not know for sure, neither I know schedules and prices. Once you are beyond the orbit of Buenos Aires, things are different. Since flying to Iguazu is inexpensive I would consider doing the Iguazu part by plane. A whole 3 nights package may retail for about $450/480 per person all included (prices may vary slightly in August) and then, back in Buenos Aires, I would take the exec. to Mendoza. Mendoza should be fine by second half of August, however, some of the excursions are high altitude so you will still feel cold weather. Rainy season may start after October but even then rains are mild. For the most part, Mendoza is dry and the valleys and flatlands get the "zonda" wind, kind of a warm, dry breeze from the west. Higher ground (and you have up to 10,000+ feet when crossing to Chile) gets cold. Most hotels will have something ready for you, so you can visit wineries without a car. Private drivers or small vans will do. You can also buy excursions independently through some agents -like us-. If you are interested on this option, just contact Erna at erna@travelsur.net and ask her how much for a day or two of excursions in Mendoza and stress the wineries. Take care. | ||
| Wendy VinniCombe Unregistered guest |
Please can you advise if there is a flight from ushia to El Calafata and if so what days as we are planning a trip in December. Many thanks Wendy | ||
| A cocnerned Mom Unregistered guest |
My son and his friends are studying abroad for the winter semester. THey are living in Buenos Aires. Since the college is not giving them much direction as to the sites of BA, they are relying on guidebooks and word of mouth. Do you have any suggetions for them as far as learning the culture of the city and seeing the sites? They will be traveling to the falls and to Montevideo in August, but for now, they seem to be a little lost at times. Thanks. | ||
| Roberto Unregistered guest |
Hi Wendy, I am in a cybercafe in Nassau and can only give you a short answer. Yes, there is a flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate. For details on scheduling and costs please contact my mother at erna@travelsur.net. She will give you all the information you need without any commitments. | ||
| Roberto Unregistered guest |
Dear 'concerned mom', I understand your dilemma, however, I feel there is no need to worry. Most city guides have trustful and reliable information. I myself use them. As for word of mouth, they are probably getting advice on the real deal and this too is reason for no concern. If they need some orientation as to what to see while in Buenos Aires -even if as a jump start-ask them to call my mother at 4322-8147 and either herself or one of her employees will be happy to tell them what not to miss and what should they avoid... Both Iguazu and Montevideo are fine destinations, although Colonia de Sacramento in Uruguay would have been much more interesting. Hope this helps. | ||
| Noni Nichols Unregistered guest |
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| Flummoxed in Oakland Unregistered guest |
Two of us will be traveling to Argentina the first two weeks in November. We are planning to book an excursion to Iguazu Falls (2 or 3 nights) and are considering one other excursion. We'd really like the other excursion to be to El Califate and the Moreno Glacier but are worried that the weather in November would be too cold, rainy and such to be enjoyable. What should we expect the weather in El Califate to be that time of year? Our other choices would be either Bariloche and the lake region or Peninsula Valdez. Do you recommend one over the other? | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 79 Registered: 12-2004 |
Flummoxed, temperatures will oscilate around the 50's. December will be summer down there so November should just be ok (not awfully cold). You can research weather in other argentine locations here. Having said that, I like the Bariloche option the best, just because it offers so many things... | ||
| allisonreid Unregistered guest |
I will be travelling from Iguassu falls to Buenos Aires one way in mid November. Is it better to book the ticket when I'm there or to book it in advance? What airlines do those routes? Approximately, what should I expect to pay? I might also be interested in going to the Peninsula Valdez in november as well? Is this a good time to go to see the migrating whales? Is it worth the triop? How much would round trip airfare be from Buenos Aires? | ||
| Hugues Unregistered guest |
We will be in the Bariloche area for about 10 days in mid-november. Our main activity will be day treks in the area (Paque National Lanin, Nahuel Huapi, Los Alerces). I know it's a little bit off season. What will be the temperature around that time? Is it too early to enjoy trekking? We just want to be sure not to find eveything closed or miss on nice trek because of snow, rain or bad weather. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 96 Registered: 12-2004 |
Allison, the one way ticket Iguazu/Buenos Aires should be approximately USD $120/125. Aerolineas Argentina does this route. There are usually several flights a day but booking in advance is recommended. You should be able to do this for free. The season for spotting southern right whales extends from June through December, but it is during September that you will see the most quantities of mothers and children. During August you can spot some copulation. By December whales are ready to go deep into the ocean. I'd say mid November is just fine. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 97 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hugues, temperatures will be very nice for trekking. Not to cold and since you will be excercising you will feel pretty warm, as long as you don't go *too* high. Here you can see the complete range of weather conditions for Bariloche. | ||
| motineta Unregistered guest |
hello. we are considering to come to argentina for amonth in october. we we thought about spending almost a 2 weeks in bariloche. isn't it to cold and rainy there in october? as i sow in the weather forcast it about 13 c during the day, but i coudn't understand if it also rainy. (we are travelling with a small child at the age of 3 years. would it be better to pospone the trip to november? thank you in advance. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 124 Registered: 12-2004 |
Motineta, if you travel to Bariloche during the second half of October weather should not be a problem. Temperatures should oscilate between 5 to 12 C and precipitation levels should also be very low. I don't think there is any need to postpone your trip. Nights will be cold though. | ||
| jeannette Romaelle Unregistered guest |
Robert We will be arriving by cruise ship on the 22nd of January 2006. We want to spend 4 days in Buenos aries and then find a tour to Iguazu Falls for 3 days with flights, hotel, transfer included. Could you give me some guidance on how to find a reputable company to deal with? Also we need help with a hotel in Argentina for the 4 days since we are in our late 60"s we want as safe as possible area. Can you give us a idea as to how much this will all cost? What is the temperature like at that time? thank you Jeannette | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 128 Registered: 12-2004 |
Dear Jeannette, we have arranged such stays many times for our clients. You can contact Erna at erna@travelsur.net anytime. She will be more than happy to give you an estimate for both Buenos Aires and Iguazu. She will also recommend very safe and convenient hotels in both places. There are other agencies that can arrange this for you, besides our own (Travelsur) so I would suggest that you compare prices and services. Unfortunately, I can't give you any names right off my head. Buenos Aires during late January is a bit humid and hot. And I am afraid that Iguazu might be even hotter. Here you can find historic temperatures for Iguazu. Remember that it will feel 'heavier' because of humidity, and here you will find current weather for Iguazu. These are the pages for Buenos Aires: historic and current. | ||
| Gordon William Unregistered guest |
Traveling to Argentina March 11-18, 2006. Would like to visit B.A. for 2 or 3 nites. What would you recommend to fill-out the balance of our visit? Bariloche,Iguazu, Tierra del fuego? I would appreciate a suggested itinerary. Prefer 5 star accomodations. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 132 Registered: 12-2004 |
Dear Gordon, laying out a complete itinerary would be beyond the scope of this message board, however, I can give you my personal opinion on how to use that time while in Argentina. Staying less than 3 nights in Buenos Aires may be too short of a time. There are just too many things to do and places to see, including shopping. You must take advantage of the preferred rate of exchange. This will leave you with only 4 more nights and I am afraid you will only be able to pick up one more destination. Iguazu would require at least 2 nights which will leave you with another 2, BUT that will not be enough for visiting southern Patagonia unless you don't mind really tight schedules and some risk (any airport delay will jeopardize your entire trip). If you do choose Iguazu as your second destination, you can devote 3 nights to this leg and a fourth night in Buenos Aires upon your return. The second alternative would be 3 nights in Buenos Aires and then 4 nights either in Bariloche or Tierra del Fuego (Ushuaia). In general, Bariloche may require 4 to 5 nights whereas Ushuaia can be visited in 2 nights. One last alternative that can be really, really nice would be to stay only 2 nights in Buenos Aires and then combine Ushuaia and Calafate in a visit to southern Patagonia (2 nights in Ushuaia and 3 nights in Calafate). This last alternative is the one I prefer the most because you will have a chance to visit the glaciers, which are out of this world. | ||
| Wilfredo Guevara Unregistered guest |
Hi, Roberto Mi esposa y yo estamos planeando viajar a Argentina de Oct. 14 a Oct.20 2005. Quisieramos saber tu direccion para contactarte y nos ayudes a planear nuestra estancia en Buenos Aire. Gracias por tu cortesia Ps: Viajamos de Los Angeles Wilfredo}}}}}} | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 137 Registered: 12-2004 |
Estimado Wilfredo, puedes contactar a Erna en el telefono 4322-8147 una vez en Buenos Aires o visitar su oficina en: Florida 470 - piso 4, oficina 406. Capital Federal Buena suerte. | ||
| Stefani Unregistered guest |
Hola, My husband(Argentinian) and I and (two teenagers 16 & 18) are planning a trip to Buenos Aires and want to travel to El Califate area. We will be in B.A. December 22nd in the early morning and would like to travel until the 28th returning to B.A. to be with family and friends. It seems the flights and packages are VERY expensive. Any suggestions? Can we travel by bus for less? What would be a good excursion with older teenagers? We would like to stay in a clean, nice place with breakfast included. Perhaps B&B or an estancia (depending on the cost). Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Stefani | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 178 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hi Stefani, the time of the year you want to travel makes most trips more expensive due to lack of spaces. You can certainly save some money by going to Calafate by bus but you may have to contend with other problems. I do not know of any bus company that makes the route BA-Calafate straight. More likely, you will need to get to Rio Gallegos first, a 13+ hours trip by bus departing every day and then find transportation to Calafate, which might not be difficult. A bus company that does the route BUE-Rio Gallegos is EXPRESO EL PINGUINO (phone in Buenos Aires is 4315-4438). They will be able to tell you how to get to Calafate from Rio Gallegos. You just have to make sure that the schedules match since there may not be daily departures to Calafate. For a comfortable, alternative stay in BA that your daughters may enjoy you can check this bed and breakfast malabiahouse.com.ar.- We had some happy customers staying there. | ||
| Roger Thryselius Unregistered guest |
I will be in Buenos Aires on December 17 and would like to go by bus to Puerto Iguazu on the 19th. Given the holiday season, what is the chance that there may not be available seats for purchase when I arrive on the 17th? Also, would I be able to book a return flight to Buenos Aires on the 23rd or 24th at that late date? Sincerely, Roger Thryselius | ||
| Santiago Bengolea Junior Member Username: Santiagov Post Number: 27 Registered: 8-2005 |
Roger: Guess that as Aerolineas Argentinas strike is over you won´t have problems with buses from BA to Iguazu ( go only by coche cama, its a loooong trip !) but guess its all booked to return by plane from Iguazu.... not sure . | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 237 Registered: 12-2004 |
The best way to find the right answer to your inquiry will be to contact the busliners themselves. We are pretty close to your travel dates therefore, bus companies might know about their availability in great detail. I am of the opinion you can always find a seat in a bus trip to Iguazu and like Santiago said, specially now that the other means of transportation has become available again. But this is just an opinion, not a fact. CRUCERO DEL NORTE S.R.L. 4315-1652/0478 EMPRESA RIO URUGUAY S.R.L. 4312-1828/4315-1225 EXPRESO SINGER S.A. 4313-3927/2355 EXPRESO TIGRE IGUAZU S.R.L. 4315-7700 VIA BARILOCHE S.R.L. 4315-7700 The above is a list of bus companies that travel to Misiones. If you call from the US, you must dial 011-5411-XXXX-XXXX. For one way flights you must also contact an agent. You can always try Erna at erna@travelsur.net. AA has approximately 4 daily flights so it is possible that they may NOT run out of seats. Santiago's advice on flat beds coaches is very useful. This is a long 12/13 hours trip. | ||
| Geoff Unregistered guest |
Hi - I wanted to combine a trip to Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls and Montevideo. Are there any airlines that fly from the falls to Montevideo non-stop? Thanks Geoff | ||
| Santiago Bengolea Junior Member Username: Santiagov Post Number: 33 Registered: 8-2005 |
almost sure nope... sorry | ||
| katie philcox Unregistered guest |
I am flying into Santiago, Chile on a round the world ticket but our flight back to London leaves from Rio de Janerio, Brazil. How do we get from santiago to rio the cheapest way and is is possible to go via iguassu falls? | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 270 Registered: 12-2004 |
Katie, the cheapest way will be to fly straight from Santiago to Rio. You can do it via Iguazu too but it will take many more legs, which in turn means more delays, more money and more airports. | ||
| Richard R Unregistered guest |
Hi Roberto, We are planning a trip to BA and other travel locations around Argentina. Our trip will be 4/5/06 to 4/16/06. Few questions: our children are twin girls 13 years old they do not speak Spanish I was born in BA my wife speaks English only I have not been in Argentina since 1965. What can you recommend to see and do, so we can get the best experience for my family? Thanks, Richard | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 300 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hello Richard, you'll be surprised at the changes here after so many decades... You may have time for 3 destinations if you want to make the most. I would seriously consider both Iguazu falls and Bariloche. Perhaps you can split your trip into 4 nights in BA, 3 nights in Iguazu and 3 nights in Bariloche. These destinations will give your family a glimpse of Argentina; the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires with its elegant shopping centers and great restaurants, the northern tropical areas with colossal views of the falls and the picturesque landscapes of the southern lakes. Bariloche has become a very important destination and has grown to about 150,000 habitants. Just crossing Nahuel Huapi you can visit Villa La Angostura which is quickly becoming the hidden gem in Patagonia (12,000 people). I think your daughters will enjoy both Bariloche and Iguazu a lot. The fact that your family does not speak spanish shouldn't make any difference... | ||
| Richard R Unregistered guest |
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| Riyad Anabtawi New member Username: Riyada Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2005 |
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| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 356 Registered: 12-2004 |
Riyad, I am sorry. The test messages are mine. We just had a bad case of spam. I am trying to correct the problem. I apologize again. | ||
| Riyad Anabtawi New member Username: Riyada Post Number: 20 Registered: 12-2005 |
