Vacation with Young Children in Argentina: Falls & Mountains

• Transfer from your hotel to the airport

Today we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Buenos Aires and drive you to the airport to take your flight to Iguazú where your family vacation continues. 

• Transfer from the airport to your hotel – Day at leisure

Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Puerto Iguazú is a quaint, relaxing destination where you can share some quality family time. You’ll be impressed by the verdant landscape, covered in dense vegetation that is visible from the moment you step out of the airport. This little, relaxing town is the gateway to visiting the impressive Iguazú Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Take your time and settle in, check out the facilities, and explore your surroundings.

Puerto Iguazú is a popular destination for kids since, in addition to the incredible waterfalls and the exotic wildlife they will see during the daily outings, most of the hotels in town have a pool and a kid’s area, where they can spend some serious playing time meeting new friends, doing activities specially planned for each age and with the constant surveillance of the hotel’s staff specialized in childcare.  

• Full-day visit to Iguazú Falls, Argentinian side

“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…” After breakfast, we’ll begin your 8-hour adventure to the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls, where you will enjoy intimate views of this unforgettable section of the Iguazú River.

The falls are surrounded by a humid subtropical forest where the lush vegetation is home to a variety of different animals and birds. An experienced guide will help you to spot toucans, coatis (raccoon-like animals), butterflies, and more! They will guide you through the park to avoid crowds and discover the most awe-inspiring views. No man, woman, or child can hide their amazement at Iguazú’s 1.5 million liters of water cascading from heights of over 260 feet! 

During the day you will walk through the lower and upper walkways that allow visitors to get up close and personal with this magnificent spectacle of nature. To get to the most impressive views, you will hop aboard a picturesque ecological train that will transport you for 2 miles to the Devil’s Throat (the largest of the falls and for many the most spellbinding). At the end of this exciting tour, we’ll take you back to your hotel.

•  Why your kids will love it

They will have the chance to wander around a myriad of paths and stairways surrounded by dense vegetation; there are more than 200 waterfalls to discover in the park — welcome to endless fun! Coatis-spotting (a type of native raccoon, which is everywhere) and the ecological train ride will be the other two highlights of the day!

• Why you will love it

To begin, this is a stroller-friendly tour, so it is ideal for you to move around with your kids. In addition, you’ll get to see one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, all while assisted by a knowledgeable local expert. This is one of the most visited attractions of Argentina and can be difficult to navigate, so the help of a tour guide will be more than helpful for you to relax and truly enjoy the visit. For most people, being in front of the powerful falls is a very touching experience between oneself and pure nature.

• Half-day visit to Iguazú Falls, Brazilian side, and Parque das Aves

Today we’ll pick you up at your hotel and take you on a 3-hour-long visit to Parque Nacional Do Iguaçu (Brazilian side) (Don’t forget to bring your passport!). While other overcrowded tour buses don’t make any stops other than the Park itself, you will be able to visit Parque Das Aves, an amazing aviary with species from all over Brazil. Here you’ll be able to walk amongst flying toucans, see butterflies of all sizes and colors, and discover birds you’ve never seen before. 

From Parque Das Aves, you can walk to the entrance of the Parque Nacional Do Iguaçu. Take a bus and head to the beginning of the only footbridge inside the park. While Argentina has 80% of the falls on its side, Brazil has the best panoramic views. 

You’ll be thrilled by the landscape, but this is also a great opportunity to learn about the region’s geography: rivers, waterfalls, jungles, and more! Walk around, accompanied by your guide, and enjoy the views of the massive Argentine waterfalls until you reach Floriano Waterfall, the natural highlight of this side, and the Salto Santa María, where it feels like you’re walking on the water.

Although you’ll be looking into Argentina, your feet will be on the ground in Brazil! Where does Argentina start and Brazil end? Well, it’s time to walk the line. Back from the footbridge, you’ll have some free time to use the restrooms, visit the gift shop, and take a special elevator to an especially high viewpoint. 

• Why your kids will love it

Discovering exotic birds close-up at Parque Das Aves and taking a huge elevator to an especially high viewpoint to admire the immensity of Iguazú Falls are two experiences your kids will never forget! 

• Why you will love it

This is a relaxing excursion, shorter than the previous one on the Argentine side. You’ll get to see a bit of Brazil, which is always an exotic and colorful destination, and have an adventure experience in the jungle, in a completely safe and informative way. 

• Transfer from your hotel to the airport / Transfer from the airport to your hotel

Continue your family vacations in Argentina traveling to Mendoza. Today we’ll bring you to the local airport to take your flight — it’s time to fly to Wine Country! Upon arrival, we’ll be waiting to take you to your accommodation in Mendoza.  

Why come to Mendoza with your family? Because it’s the top eclectic destination in Argentina. From snow-capped mountains to untamed rivers and sunny vineyards, there is an option for every taste. Mendoza features the perfect combination of relaxing spas, serene walks amongst vineyards, and active tours (like horseback riding), all of which make Mendoza the perfect destination for memorable family trips.     

• Visit a local farm in Maipú Valley

In the afternoon, prepare to share a special visit to a farm in Maipú Valley, one of the most important wine-producing regions of Mendoza. We’ll drive you from your hotel to the farm where Don Pepe and his family will be waiting to share their stories, culture, and traditions as the owners of this beautiful property.

This will be an educational experience for all members of the family, and especially meaningful for the youngest of the group since they will be in contact with the animals of the farm, learn about Argentinian rural traditions, and enjoy some unscheduled family outdoor playing.  

At midday, you’ll have time for lunch and taste the best local dishes – strongly influenced by the Mediterranean culture –. At the end of the day, we will drive you back to Mendoza.

• Why your kids will love it

Animals and kids have always been natural playmates… kids can develop caring skills and learn to respect other forms of life when introduced to animals. Guided by the specialized staff they can play pretend like little farmers for a day!

• Why you will love it

The visit to Don Pepe’s farm will be the perfect relaxing tour for your arrival day. This will be the perfect opportunity to chit-chat with locals and learn about the daily life of people from Mendoza. Enjoy a peaceful walk around the olive grove and the gardens.

• Explore the  Wine Road with your family

Wake up and keep on discovering the secrets of the beautiful Wine Road of Argentina! Today we’ll take you to Chacras de Coria. Upon arrival at the winery, you will meet the chef with his entire team.

While the adults taste some outstanding wines, children will enjoy some activities in the garden with a specialized assistant. Then, you will go all together to the organic garden to harvest fresh cooking ingredients. Prepare perfect empanadas and repulgues, and get children to become artists with dough.

Enjoy your hand-made lunch and pair it with the best wine. At the end of the day, we’ll take you back to your hotel in Mendoza.

• Why kids will love it

Visiting the organic garden and becoming little chefs will be some of the highlights of this day!   

• Why you will love it

You’ll be able to visit some of the most renowned wineries, the main purpose of coming to Mendoza! You’ll taste delicious wines.

• Enjoy a bike tour in the vineyards

In the morning we will pick you up at your hotel and prepare to get active, we will visit the vineyards in a very original way! We will leave the city and travel to the countryside where our bikes will be waiting; they will be our special means of transport for the next few hours.

We will take you through a few different vineyards, where the grapes that are used to make Chardonnay, Syrah, and Malbec grow. We will stop at each vineyard and enjoy a wine tasting of each of these varieties while a specialized guide will tell you all about the history of each grape in Argentina, the growing process (through special irrigation systems), and the different methods of production in each winery.

End this relaxing outing by enjoying a gourmet lunch before being driven to your hotel in Mendoza.

• Why your kids & you will love it

Bikes are the perfect elements to create stronger family bonds. You will be riding as a team, guided by an expert, and explore safely every corner of the vineyards.

• Transfer from your hotel to the airport

During the morning we’ll pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the airport or bus station to leave beautiful Mendoza. Your family vacation in Argentina has come to an end.  

We know that all of those Argentina family travel memories we’ll last forever… so, why stop now? There are many more family travel itineraries you and your family could be interested in taking a look at. You won’t regret it!