Extensions - Buenos Aires: The City of Romance

Commonly known as the ‘Paris of the Americas’, the Argentinean capital has a lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located on the banks of the Rio de la Plata, it is one of the largest cities in Latin America, a major world port and Argentina’s commercial and social centre. With strong European influences, colonial architecture, designer shopping, stylish sidewalk cafes and a variety of dining options; BA offers something for everyone.  Do not leave town without experiencing a Tango show and photographing the colourful houses of La Boca.

City Tour
This tour allows you to take a good look at the most important sites of this charming city. Depart from your hotel, visit the Plaza de Mayo and Government House, the Metropolitan cathedral and the City Hall. Travel on to the old part of the city located at San Telmo and visit the colourful La Boca district. Back to the bustling centre, you see the famous Opera House (The Colon Theatre). Take a look at the Congress, then on to the Recoleta area where beautiful cafes and restaurants can be found and visit its famous cemetery, where Evita's grave is located. You can either leave the tour here, in one of the most fascinating places of Buenos Aires, or be transferred back to your hotel.

Tango Show & Dinner
Dine at a typical Argentine restaurant and enjoy the style and passion of an authentic tango show.

Package inclusions:

• Arrival and departure transfer from/to airport and hotel
• Hotel of your choice for 2 nights including breakfast.
• Half day city sightseeing tour (SIB basis)
• Tango show with dinner

Aurora recommends staying additional nights to include other excursions such as the Tigre & Parana River Delta Tour and Gaucho Fiesta Tour.

Package prices from USD $390 twin share, USD $690 single** per person based on tourist class/3* hotel

** Please note single traveller rate for this package is based on only 1 person taking the tour. If we have other passengers on the same transfers and tours, the cost may be reduced.

Other tours in Buenos Aires include...

Tigre & Parana River Delta Tour
Depart in the afternoon from your hotel. Travel via the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires to reach Maipu train station and from the train see the most fantastic mansions that overlook the Rio de La Plata until you reach the suburbs of Tigre. Board a Catamaran to cruise along the Delta of the Parana river to view the thousands of islands with their exotic subtropical rainforest and their hidden weekend homes. Return to your hotel late in the afternoon.

Gaucho Fiesta
Departing early in the morning from your hotel, you start your way across the Pampas to visit a typical Argentine Estancia. This is the ideal way to feel the atmosphere of country life, and enjoy the traditional "asado" (barbeque), famous for the excellent quality of meat. You will experience live folk and tango music and dancing, together with a display of Gaucho's riding abilities and a typical "sorjita" ring race.

Similar packages in Easter Island, Atacama, Patagonia, Torres del Paine (including Eco Camp and Explora), Galapagos (including a selection of cruises and land arrangements in Equador), Peru (including Machu Picchu) and much more can also be arranged for you. The possibilities are endless!

Talk to our experienced travel consultants today about the packages listed above or any other arrangements you might be interested in. You will be assigned a personal travel consultant who will be able to advise you on all your options, looking after every facet of your booking from beginning to end.

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