Exploration Journeys

19/06/2024

Our tours in Mendoza: A TREKKING ADVENTURE AT CERRO CABRAS

Get ready to explore the rugged terrain of Mendoza as you trek across the scenic mountainside to the summit of Cerro Cabras, while you take in some awe-inspiring views of the surrounding landscapes, including being surrounded by the backdrop of the majestic snow-capped Andes.

This is a full-day group tour and includes a lunchbox. Transfers to and from the trekking site can take up to 2 hours.

14/06/2024

TESTIMONIAL: LEE & BUTCH HANSEN AND DONNA & RANDY BENNETT (Pensacola, Florida, United States)

"Our Argentinian adventure was the best travel experience we have ever had."

"The hotels were first rate, our transportation was completely reliable, and our guides were top-notch."

Lee & Wilhelm and Donna & Randy visited: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, Bariloche, Mendoza and Iguazu Falls

06/06/2024

Our tours in El Calafate: THE MIGHTY PERITO MORENO GLACIER CLOSE-UP NAVIGATION EXPERIENCE

Take in the sheer size and beauty of the Perito Moreno Glacier as it towers before you, from an exciting close-up perspective, as we cruise across the pristine waters of the Rico Branch of the Argentino Lake, which borders the Southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier.

The sheer magnitude of the southern wall alone is a humbling and inspiring sight. We'll be stopping about 985 feet (300 meters) away from the southern wall of the glacier for some epic picture-taking opportunities that will showcase the grand scale and beauty of the glacier.

This will be definitely a different perspective from what you experience on the panoramic boardwalks.

This navigation is a 1-hour group tour done on the same day you do the Perito Moreno Glacier tour.

06/06/2024

TESTIMONIAL: ROGER & LEANN KEYES (Port Orchard, Washington, United States)

"My wife and I have traveled all over the world and have been on hundreds of private and group tours as well as over 20 cruises. We have never had as great of an experience as what we received from Fred and his staff."

"The tour guides Fred hired for our tours were absolutely outstanding and their personal attention to our preferences was second to none."

Roger & Leann visited: Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls

28/05/2024

Our tours in Buenos Aires: EXPLORING THE ARISTOCRATIC NORTHERN SUBURBS OF BUENOS AIRES & THE GATEWAY TO THE THIRD-LARGEST RIVER DELTA IN THE WORLD: SAN ISIDRO AND TIGRE

Get ready to embark on a journey to one of the most aristocratic and oldest suburbs of Buenos Aires, as we stroll along cobblestone streets, admiring colonial architecture and urbanism among the prominent mansions of San Isidro.

Located in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, the San Isidro neighborhood is home to some of the wealthiest families of Buenos Aires. We'll visit it's historical area where we'll admire the sheer beauty and magnificent structure of the neo-Gothic style San Isidro cathedral located in front of the main square. We'll visit other main highlights before heading further north to Tigre: the gateway to the third-largest river delta in the world and the only one that flows into fresh water rather than into the sea. We'll navigate the Parana delta admiring the it's islands, dense vegetation and houses on pilots that can be appreciated on our hour long motor boat ride along some of its rivers. The journey ends with a stop at the "Mercado de Frutos" (Fruit Supply Market). With a name that harks back to its time as a port where fruit was unloaded, today the Puerto de Frutos is an open-air market where you can find furniture, decorations, cane and wicker accessories, homemade jam, honey, local handcrafts and, still, a wide range of local fruit.

This is a 5-hour private tour (except the navigation which is done with a group boat with your private guide) done in the morning usually departing at 9 AM and returning at 2 PM for you to have lunch after the tour (lunch not included).

21/05/2024

TESTIMONIAL: DWAYNE & ERIK SMETZER (Austin, Texas, United States)

"Argentina Exploration Journeys could not have been more reassuring and responsive!"

"We chose a tour package with private tours (which we never do) and found each tour guide fascinating and full of so much information! We felt totally spoiled!"

"We normally prepare our own adventures but after our experience with Fred and Argentina Exploration Journeys, we hope to replicate our experience in future travels!"

Dwayne & Erik visited: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate and Iguazu Falls

16/05/2024

Our tours in Bariloche: WALKING ON THE EDGE: AN EXHILARATING TREKKING EXPERIENCE ON MOUNT CATEDRAL

Embark on an exhilarating full-day adrenaline-packed trek across Mount Catedral, through forests and rugged mountain terrain, all the while enjoying some of the most amazing scenic views of the Patagonian Andes mountain range and its lakes.

Your quest to conquer Mount Catedral begins with an ascent via cable car from ski resort Cerro Catedral. After a climb of around 3,300 feet (1000 meters), we'll start our trek uphill through scenic mountain trails and ridges that will allow for some awesome views of Lake Nahuel Huapi (the region's largest lake), Gutierrez Lake and Mount Tronador.

This is a full-day private tour (the trek itself is 6 to 7 hours long) and includes lunchbox with bottled water.

08/05/2024

TESTIMONIAL: MEGAN & CHARLES PRICE (Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States)

"Fred made our trip the best ever by listening to what type of trip we wanted, planning the perfect route through the country, and overseeing every step of the trip."

"The personalized service made each flight and tour so easy for us."

Megan & Charles visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza, Bariloche, El Calafate and Ushuaia

24/04/2024

TESTIMONIAL: JOEL & SHARON GREENBURG (Chicago, Illinois, United States)

"Fred was amazing. He took care of all the details, was always a text message away and anticipated our every need."

"The guides that Fred recommended to us were superb and added much to our understanding of the complex and beautiful country that Argentina is today."

Joel & Sharon visited: Buenos Aires, Bariloche and Iguazu Falls

24/04/2024

24/04/2024

Our tours in Ushuaia: CONQUERING THE SUMMIT OF CERRO PELADO

Get ready for a trekking adventure that will take you 2,624 feet (800 meters) above Ushuaia for some awe-inspiring, 360-degree views of this ancient ecosystem of snow-capped mountains, valleys, and pristine glacial lakes as you take on the challenge of ascending Cerro Pelado!

The Cerro Pelado is a more "off-the-beaten-path" trail than other hiking options in the area. It's a bit more rugged and difficult, but also less frequented, which allows for a more exclusive hiking experience. And because it's quite separate from the mountain range, Cerro Pelado offers unbeatable panoramic views of the city of Ushuaia, the Beagle Channel and the surrounding landscapes.

This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch box with water.

10/04/2024

TESTIMONIAL: IRINA MINDEL AND MITCHELL OLSHANSKY (Owings Mills, Maryland, United States)

"I must say this trip was an absolute amazing experience!"

"I highly recommend coming and experiencing the beauty and culture of Argentina through Exploration Journeys! I guarantee it will be the experience of a lifetime!! It was for us!"

Irina & Mitchell visited: Iguazu Falls, Bariloche, El Calafate and Ushuaia

03/04/2024

Our tours in Peninsula Valdes region: AN UP-CLOSE & PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WALKING AMONG THE CUTE MAGELLANIC PENGUINS

Get ready for a delightful encounter with some of the cutest and most charismatic creatures on the planet: the Magellanic penguins! Punta Tombo Reserve is home to the world's largest colony of Magellanic penguins, giving you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with over a hundred thousand of these adorable creatures, which are only found on the Falkland Islands and the coasts of Argentina and Chile.

This is a long half-day group tour (the visit to the Punta Tombo Magellanic Penguins reserve lasts 2 hours), but it's usually combined with at least 1 other tour option in the area making it a full-day tour.

27/03/2024

TESTIMONIAL: POLINA & YAN ERLIKH AND FAMILY (Chappaqua, New York, United States)

"The 10 days trip planned by Exploration Journeys was one of the best trips we ever took."

"Fred's attention to detail, efficiency and care were of the highest standard."

"We only hope that other agencies were as good as this one. He definitely raised the bar very high for any agency to top his."

Polina & Yan visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza and Bariloche

19/03/2024

Our tours in Mendoza: SCENIC MENDOZA'S HIGH-MOUNTAIN RIDE AND THE STONE SENTINEL

It's time to hit the road as we take a scenic drive through Mendoza's picturesque high mountain landscape, where we'll wind our way across valleys, flat lowlands, streams, rivers, and foothills before taking on the highest peaks of the Cordillera de los Andes Mountain Range.

You'll witness the unique architecture of nature with the natural Puente del Inca land bridge and all of its intriguing colors; as well as marvel at the sight of the highest peak in the world outside of Asia: Aconcagua, also known as the "Stone Sentinel."

With so much panoramic beauty to behold, this road trip will definitely be a feast for your eyes and your camera!

This is a full-day private tour.

12/03/2024

TESTIMONIAL: HEATHER REID AND AARON LIEBO (Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States)

"After two amazing weeks in Argentina we both can honestly say that this was one of the most incredible trips we've ever taken."

"Everything ran smoothly and freed us up to really enjoy the beautiful experiences instead of having to worry about the little details."

"We had such an amazing trip through Argentina, and none of it would have been possible without Fred & Exploration Journeys!"

Heather & Aaron visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza and El Calafate

11/03/2024

Our tours in El Calafate: SEVEN PANORAMIC BOARDWALKS OF THE MIGHTY PERITO MORENO GLACIER

Prepare to visit one of the world's most awe-inspiring and unique glaciers: The Perito Moreno. This bright white ice giant showcases its mighty glory in the Patagonian Glaciers National Park, which has been declared Mankind's Natural Heritage site by UNESCO. The park's vast size not only gives it the distinction of being the largest ice mantle in the world, after Antarctica, but also the third largest fresh water reserve on the planet.

The Perito Moreno is of the few glaciers in the world actually growing and advancing, as opposed to the majority of the world's glaciers, which are retreating and melting due to the effects of global warming. The ice that serenely sits above the water measures an impressive 262 feet (80 meters), which is just about the height of a 25-story building! And while that's an incredibly large size for the human eye to take in, consider that this measurement is only 15% of the glacier's total height. Five times more ice is hidden underwater.

Our destination is the panoramic boardwalks which overlook the Perito Moreno Glacier. Here, amidst the backdrop of the majestic, snow-capped Andes, you'll find yourself immersed in an unforgettable glacier experience, while enjoy amazing picture-taking opportunities from the seven panoramic balconies facing the front of the glacier.

While the glacier itself is definitely the main attraction, the park also boasts remarkable scenery as well as glacial streams, small lagoons, crevasses, gullies, and plenty of ice formations that'll dazzle the eye, surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Andes Mountain range, lakes and forest areas.

This is a full-day group tour.

27/02/2024

TESTIMONIAL: DEBORAH & MICHAEL BOCIAN AND FAMILY (Washington, District of Columbia, United States)

"Every aspect of Exploration Journey's assistance- from trip planning to advice on preparation to last-minute help during our travels- was first rate."

"The level of detail and organization was really impeccable- we didn't need to worry about anything but enjoying the beautiful country and the wonderful people."

Deborah & Michael visited: Bariloche and El Calafate

20/02/2024

Our tours in Buenos Aires: DISCOVERING THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MYTH: EVA PERÓN

Every nation has its heroes... those who leave an enduring mark in history, and even up to present day. For many Argentines, Eva Perón (also known as Evita), was such a hero. Serving as First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952, she was wife to powerful political leader and 3-time Argentine President, Juan Domingo Perón; as well as a key figure to understanding the development of the most important and influential political and social movements in Argentine history: Peronismo.

Evita was key in establishing women's suffrage in Argentina (voting was reserved for men only) and greatly influenced the drafting and approval of workers' rights legislation, which was practically nonexistent until then. She also spearheaded high-profile social welfare initiatives. On the other hand, she was ferociously aggressive against the wealthy minority, which earned her the passionate hate of Argentine landowners and industrialists. With that kind of staying political power, Evita has definitely earned her place among the country's most influential legends. She was a powerful woman, during a time when women were supposed to remain silent.

On this intriguing Evita tour, our expert guide will take us to the sites that explain the political and cultural conflicts brought about by the emergence of Eva Perón; her political performance, her untimely death at the age of 33, and the continuity of her myth, even today.

This is a 3-hour private tour.

14/02/2024

TESTIMONIAL: LESLIE ABRAMSON AND DANIEL PESIS (Chicago, Illinois, United States)

"For our honeymoon, Fred planned the perfect vacation. It was a strong mix of adventure and relaxation and we loved every minute of it."

"Fred and his team made us feel welcomed, safe and apart of the "inside" scene from the minute we landed. We could not give higher praise."

Leslie & Daniel visited: Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Mendoza and Iguazu Falls

06/02/2024

Our tours in Bariloche: A PANORAMIC HIKING EXPERIENCE TO AWE-INSPIRING VISTAS

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind panoramic hiking experience, where you'll be enchanted by some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Patagonia, including one of the ten most beautiful views in the world, as rated by National Geographic!

Our expert guide will help you hone your hiking skills, as you set out to explore the surrounding areas of Mount Llao Llao. You'll also take a chairlift ride up Campanario Hill, where you'll enjoy awe-inspiring panoramic views of deep-blue lakes and snow-capped mountains. Get your camera ready as this will surely be one of the best opportunities to take some of the most wonderful and sublime landscape photos out there!

This is a half-day private tour.

01/02/2024

TESTIMONIAL: MICHAEL & VICTORIA EASTERLY AND FAMILY (Cary, North Carolina, United States)

"We have been across the globe with many different tour companies but Fred and Exploration Journey's has been the best so far."

"Fred at Exploration Journey's was excellent at all steps during our vacation, but really exceeded our expectations on helping us reschedule our trip in a matter of hours due to airport shut downs."

Michael & Victoria visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and El Calafate

24/01/2024

Our tours in Ushuaia: ALONG THE SHORE, ACROSS THE FOREST AND INTO THE MUD: A 4X4 OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!

Prepare for a thrilling and scenic 4x4 off-road experience, where natural beauty and amazing driving skills will nourish your spirit for adventure, while enjoying the best 4x4 tour done at the Ends of the Earth!

On this one-of-a-kind 4x4 tour, we'll discover the hidden secrets of the Southern Andes, one of the world's largest mountain ranges. We'll take in awe-inspiring scenic views of "Lago Escondido" (Hidden Lake), and then literally immerse our vehicle into the shores Fagnano Lake. As we drive through the splashing waters on the lake's shore, we'll marvel at the views and experience an absolutely memorable adventure. This off-road experience through deep forests and across rivers, while defying muddy tracks along the shore of the lake, will end with one of the most savory and customary meals in Argentine cuisine: an Argentine asado (meat barbeque), which we'll accompany with Patagonian wines.

This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.

17/01/2024

TESTIMONIAL: HEATHER & MARK SEGAL AND FAMILY (Larchmont, New York, United States)

"We have been very lucky to travel to many international destinations and have never felt so cared for and in such capable hands. We only have the highest praise for your service."

"You are a first class operator all the way from our initial inquiry and your service and assistance professionally customizing an itinerary to suit our preferences, and to have all 5 of us thrilled."

Heather & Mark visited: Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Bariloche and Iguazu Falls

10/01/2024

Our tours in Peninsula Valdes region: NAVIGATING TO DISCOVER THE DAZZLING ACROBATICS OF THE PANDA DOLPHIN

Prepare to embark on a navigation adventure in the Patagonian Sea, to discover the beautiful black-and-white Panda Dolphins. Known for their playful behavior and electrifying speed, this super cute dolphin is very rare to see, as it is found in two spots on Earth: Patagonia, and near a very remote island in the Indian Ocean.

The Panda Dolphin is very active, and is frequently seen swimming rapidly on the surface and leaping from the water, while surfing the waves created by the fast-moving boats. As they love swimming close to the surface, it's easy to see them very clearly. They love to surf on breaking waves when very close to the shore, and can perform a variety of acrobatics, including spins and twists.

This is a group tour done on the same day you do your Punta Tombo's Magellanic Penguins tour.

22/12/2023

TESTIMONIAL: JOE & MARY LOU MAHONEY (Dallas, Texas, United States)

"Fred put together an outstanding itinerary of fabulous places, outstanding tour guides, spectacular restaurants, and impeccable personal services."

"Fred even made a personal appearance when we needed some emergency medical assistance."

"Thank you, Fred and your sensational Exploration Journeys team. It was the best planned and executed trip we have ever been on. Bravo!!"

Joe & Mary Lou visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza and Bariloche

13/12/2023

Our tours in Mendoza: TREKKING AND RAPPELLING AT QUEBRADA DEL SALTO WATERFALL

The rugged wilderness of majestic Mendoza awaits you, as you go on this exciting trek through the canyon-filled landscapes of Quebrada (Ravine) del Salto, with the backdrop of the majestic snow-capped Andes Mountain range.

We'll also embrace our adventurous side, upon reaching beautiful Quebrada del Salto Waterfall, where you'll not just enjoy a beautiful view, but have the opportunity to rappel down it!

This is a half-day group tour and includes lunch (beverages not included).

05/12/2023

TESTIMONIAL: STEPHEN & ELIZABETH TREHU AND FAMILY (Duxbury, Massachusetts, United States)

"The meticulous attention to detail and personal service was unsurpassed."

"Our trip to Argentina was one of the best vacations we have taken, and absolutely stress free thanks to Fred and Exploration Journeys!"

"We have already recommended Exploration Journeys to a close friend who is planning her first trip to Argentina."

Stephen & Elizabeth visited: Buenos Aires, El Calafate and Ushuaia

28/11/2023

Our tours in Iguazu: SAN IGNACIO RUINS: EXPLORING THE LEGACY OF THE JESUIT MISSIONS

In 2013, Pope Francis became the first Jesuit Pope in history, and for that reason, the National Catholic Reporter wrote an article entitled: "To understand Pope Francis, look to the Jesuits".

There is absolutely no doubt when it comes to the importance and worldwide influence of the Jesuits. This is the world's largest male religious order, engaged in Catholic evangelization in 112 nations spread across six continents.

We'll visit the San Ignacio Mini Jesuit Ruins, one of the best-preserved ruins of the Jesuit mission's legacy. Built in 1632, the ruins have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its historical importance.

We'll make a few stops on route, including a visit to the Wanda Mines, a gemstone site containing quartz crystals, amethysts, agates and topazes, to name a few varieties.

This is a full-day group tour.

21/11/2023

TESTIMONIAL: BRUCE & LISA KOHL AND FAMILY (Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States)

"Our trip was amazing and Fred is hands down the most efficient and competent travel agent we have ever worked with."

"There was nothing left to chance, with all the details clearly spelled out."

"Again, you were amazing, best agency we have ever worked with."

Bruce & Lisa visited: Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Iguazu Falls