Sea elephants and capybaras
Go on a wildlife safari in Argentina: spot wild life on land and sea and share special experiences that you will talk about for a lifetime. Varied, adventurous and yet comfortable. Start with a city tour in Buenos Aires that can be tailored entirely to your interests. Around the Valdés Peninsula you will admire the rich marine wildlife, including penguins, a host of other sea birds, sea lions and elephants as well as humpback whales. In the swamps of Iberá you will come face to face with caimans and capybaras; in addition, there are up to 350 species of birds in this tropical area. By land, you will travel to Puerto Iguazu where you will overlook the spectacular waterfalls from your hotel room. End your wildlife experience at the luxurious Estancia Vik in Uruguay for ultimate relaxation. Where the world can't find you....
Tips & Tops Wildlife safari Argentina:
- The possibilities are many in vibrant Buenos Aires: take a bike tour with a Porteño (a native of Buenos Aires), take a behind-the-scenes look at Bocas Juniors, go on an Argentine cooking class or experience a playful family scavenger hunt through the city
- Spot whales from June to December; Southern right whales gather in Golfo Nuevo Bay with their calves during this period
- Magallanes penguins breed in the region from September to April
- At the authentic, historic 1923 Patagonian mansion El Pedral, you can see penguins and elephant seals far from the crowds of breeding colonies
- Highly recommended for true nature lovers: the swamps of Iberá, is compared to the famous Pantanal in Brazil, but is much less crowded
- You will go on safari in this area by foot, boat or horseback; kayaking or biking is also an option
- Puerto Valle is the only luxury lodge in the Esteros de Iberá, an atmospheric and authentic Argentine estancia from 1868 on the Paraná River
- Behold in the luxurious Estancia VIK a polo match with professional players
