Thank you for booking our 2026 Argentina Adventure: From Tango to Glaciers – Your adventure will be here before you know it!
Approximately 30 days before the trip, your personalized travel documents will be sent out via email confirming all of your trip inclusions and airport transfer details. Below you will find additional information to help you prepare for the adventure that lies ahead.
All documentation required for this itinerary is the sole responsibility of the guest. Brand g Vacations will not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel documentation for any passenger, or for any delays, damages, and/or losses, including missed portions of your trip, related to improper or absent travel documentation. It is suggested that copies of important documents, including your passport and visas, be kept in a separate place, in case the originals are lost or stolen.
Passport: A passport that is valid for at least six (6) months after your return date is strongly recommended for this program. Please also ensure you have blank pages available in your passport. One page is required for the entry stamp.
Visas: Citizens of the United States and Canadian passport holders may travel to Colombia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. Residents of other countries should consult with their home country’s state department or the Argentine consulate or embassy.
Vaccinations: No other vaccinations are required for entering Argentina but it is recommended that you discuss available vaccinations and any other health concerns you may have with your personal physician or a travel medicine specialist.
The consulates of the countries to be visited will also provide information on vaccination requirements and/or suggestions. You may also consult the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for their current recommendations. Their website is www.cdc.gov in the US.
Physical Limitations: This is an active trip, and there is much to see and do. Many included excursions require an extensive amount of walking over uneven terrain, and many sites have numerous steps that may be steep and narrow. Guests with physical limitations will find access to many sites difficult or impossible to navigate. For your safety and enjoyment, we recommend that you be in good physical condition. If you have questions or doubts about your ability to participate, please call us at 952-405-9309 to discuss.
Medical: Medical facilities are not always easily accessible during the more rural portions of the trip. Any medical expenses incurred during the trip are the guest’s own responsibility, and neither Brand g nor the local ground operator is responsible for cost or quality of medical care received. Guests should bring their medications with them. A travel insurance policy that covers medical expenses as well as medical evacuation while traveling internationally is highly recommended.
Dietary Preferences: Please advise us of any special dietary restrictions at least 45 days prior (February 28, 2026) to your departure. This information will be provided to the proper personnel, and where possible within local conditions and limitations, every effort will be made to accommodate your needs. It is the guest’s responsibility to provide us with as much detail as possible concerning any medically related dietary concerns. Not all dietary requests can be accommodated, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.
While there are no restrictions on the number of bags each guest may bring, it is highly recommended that each guest bring only one checked bag. Additionally, all airlines impose restrictions on both size and weight, and many airlines restrict the number of bags per person. Each guest must check with their selected air carrier for limitations prior to departure, as luggage restrictions are subject to change. Guests who exceed an airline’s luggage restrictions may be asked by the airline to pay the airline’s overweight/oversized luggage fees.
An airline’s limitations on the weight and size of checked and carry-on baggage are usually found on their website or may be obtained by calling the airline directly. Please remember that international and domestic (intracontinental) restrictions may not be the same.
Your luggage and all personal belongings are solely your responsibility throughout the trip. Brand g Vacations is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged luggage or personal belongings. Selecting a travel insurance plan that will cover lost or stolen luggage and/or personal items is highly recommended.
Please place luggage tags on the outside of all of your bags, including carry-on and hand luggage, and include a copy of your contact information during the trip on the inside of your checked bags. Valuables and medication should only be packed in your carry-on bags (unless required to be placed in checked bags by your airline).
Luggage Allowances for Included Flights:
Personal Item: Economy personal item can weigh up to 6 lbs (3 kgs).
Personal Dimensions: Personal item size is calculated by measuring a bag’s length, width, and height: 11 inches by 6 inches by 15 inches (30 cm x 15 cm x 40 cm)
Carry-on bag Weight: Economy carry-on can weigh up to 17 lbs (8 kgs).
Carry-on bag: Carry-on size is calculated by measuring a bag’s length, width, and height (including any wheels and packed away handles), then adding the three measurements together. The total can be up to 115cm (45 inches).
Checked Luggage Weight: Each checked-in bag can weigh up to 33 lbs (15 kgs) before it incurs fees.
Checked Luggage Dimensions: The size of a bag is calculated by measuring its length, width, and height, and adding them together. The total can be up to 158cm (62 inches) for each checked-in bag. If your bag is bigger than this, you can often pay an oversize charge at the airport and check it in if there’s space on the aircraft.
Please be sure to contact your airline prior to departure and verify there have been no changes to the flight number or schedule. If you have an airport transfer confirmed with Brand g, please advise of any schedule change affecting your airport pick up time.
Familiarize yourself with current airport security procedures and arrive at the airport at least two and a half (2.5) hours prior to your scheduled departure. During peak travel times, you may want to arrive three (3) hours prior to your scheduled departure time.
Entry documents will be required at all border crossings, so please carry proper identification with you all times, and never place it in checked luggage.
When arriving by airplane, it is not unusual for a border guard to ask you questions such as “where are you from,” “where are you going,” “how long will you be there,” or “what is the purpose of your trip.” Always answer honestly and politely.
If you are bringing laptops, cameras, or other electrical equipment with you on your trip, you may be required to register these items with the local customs authority in order to ensure you are not charged duty on these items when you return home.
Most items you purchase internationally can be brought back into the US and Canada. We do recommend, however, that you check with both your home country’s customs office for current restrictions, as well as with the embassies of the countries you are visiting for any restrictions on items that may be unlawful to take outside their borders.
When you return to your home country, you should be prepared to declare everything you purchased or acquired while traveling. Many countries will ask you to complete a customs form, which will require descriptions and values of the items. These forms are easier to complete if you keep your sales receipts easily accessible. Most countries have set customs duty exemptions for both quantity and value of certain items. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with these allowances and limits prior to your travel.
Please be advised that most hotels do not allow check-in earlier than 3:00pm. If you arrive at the hotel before 3:00pm, there may be a wait until the room becomes available. Check-out at most host hotel properties is 12:00pm. If your arrival or departure schedule does not coincide with these times, you may ask the hotel(s) to store your baggage while you explore independently. Please note that every effort is made to ensure that your hotel room is available and ready for occupancy upon your arrival, however a short wait for your room to become available may be unavoidable. Depending on your arrival or departure times, you may wish to purchase an early check-in, late check-out, or additional hotel night in order to guarantee availability of your room. Feel free to contact Brand g Vacations or your travel agent to book additional services.
Guests who provided their independently arranged flight details to Brand g Vacations no later than 45 days prior (February 28, 2026) to departure, will automatically have airport arrival and departure transfers arranged. Flight arrangements must also be made in accordance with Brand g vacations flight recommendations. Guests are responsible for checking with the airlines and providing their most up-to-date flight details. Please contact your travel agent or Brand g Vacations if you have any questions about your flight arrangements.
Arrival transfers: Transfers are provided from the Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires to the Sofitel Buenos Aires Hotel. The transfer from airport to the hotel takes approximately 45 minutes. The first activity on April 14, 2026 will be at approximately 1:00 pm. Please consult the travel documents, which will be emailed to you approximately 30 days prior to the trip start date for instructions on where to meet your transfer at the airport.
Departure Transfers: The trip ends at the Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE). You should schedule your flights to depart from Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires in the evening of April 24, 2026 no earlier than 8:00 pm. If you extend your stay in Buenos Aires, it will be up to you to make your own transfer and hotel reservations. A departure confirmation will be provided to you during the trip, advising you of the meeting time and place for your transfer.
Travel Delays: If you experience a travel delay while still in your home country, after working with your air carrier to revise your flight schedule, please contact Brand g’s office at 952-405-9309 to advise us of your revised arrival date and time. If the line is busy or you are calling outside of general business hours, please leave a message.
If you have already departed your home country, please contact our local staff at the numbers provided below in the Important Contact Information section. Please note, this section may not be added until we email your personalized travel documents to you about 30 days prior to the trip start date.
If you purchased travel insurance that covers flight delay and cancellation expenses, you will also want to contact your travel insurance company to start a claim for expenses incurred during your delay. If the delay is serious enough that you will miss the starting point of your cruise, any additional hotel, and/or flight arrangements necessary to meet your group will be at your expense.
Baggage Delays: Baggage delays unfortunately occur from time to time, especially during peak travel periods. If you discover any bag did not make it to your destination, do not leave the airport baggage area without completing a Lost Baggage Report with your air carrier. This report is essential to the tracking of your claim. If you have an airport transfer scheduled, and are traveling with a companion, we recommend that one person exit the baggage claim area and locate the representative to inform him or her of the situation. This will allow the representative to ensure that the transfer is properly provided. Give the air carrier a copy of your travel itinerary, along with the hotel and ship contact information. Report your lost baggage to your Brand g Vacations host and provide them with a copy of your Lost Baggage Report. Brand g Vacations is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged baggage and/or personal belongings. Selecting a travel insurance plan that will cover lost or stolen luggage and/or personal items is highly recommended.
A Brand g Vacations Tour Leader will be with you during your travel program to handle all the details, leaving you to relax and enjoy your vacation.
The ability to stay in touch with friends and family is an important part of travel, and many guests choose to bring cell phones on the trip. International roaming charges can be expensive, and it is advisable to contact your local carrier to determine the charges and plans available for each country you are visiting, then select the best available plan for your expected usage. In some countries, SIM cards are available for purchase that can be used in an unlocked phone (call your carrier to determine if your phone is, or can be, unlocked), providing a local number that can be used both locally and internationally, usually at a significantly lower rate.
Making international calls from the hotels is possible, but costly. Connection fees are usually applied, in addition to other call charges.
While cell phone service is typically available in the larger cities of New Zealand may be limited, and at times may not be available at all. Should you choose to bring your cell phone on your vacation, please refrain from conducting conversations during the guides’ excursion commentary.
All hotels used in Argentina provide complimentary Internet access.
The official currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso (ARS). Currency exchanges at the airports are able to exchange a wide variety of currencies, including US dollars, British pound sterling, Euros, and Australian dollars. Or, you may wish to withdraw local currency from a bank ATM machine. It is advisable to keep a few small notes on hand, as it is sometimes difficult to get change.
The best way to pay in Argentina is a combination of using a credit card (specifically Visa) for most purchases and carrying a limited amount of Argentine pesos (ARS) in cash for smaller expenses, tips, and places that don’t accept cards.
Please contact your bank and/or credit card companies to let them know that you will be leaving the country to avoid any problems using your debit/ATM and credit card(s) overseas.
Optional Gratuities for the included components of this program have been pre-paid. You are welcome to provide additional cash tips at your discretion.
Smoking is allowed only in designated areas throughout the program. All hotel rooms are non-smoking.
We ask everyone to refrain from smoking while on excursions.
Argentina uses two types of power outlets, Type C (two round pins) and Type I (three flat pins in a V shape), and operates on a standard voltage of 220V at 50Hz. You will need a plug adapter for your devices, and potentially a voltage converter for appliances not rated for 220V.
Your tour program includes comprehensive excursions led by a local English-speaking guide; these excursions have been designed to provide you with the best possible experience. Your Brand g Vacations host will provide details on each day’s excursion(s) and timing. Should guests be concerned about any aspect of an excursion, please inform your local guide or Brand g Vacations host.
Customs in Argentina may differ from those of your home country. Our itinerary takes us into areas where locals are simply living their daily lives. Should you wish to take a photo of locals, please request their permission first (simply pointing to your camera and allowing them to nod is sufficient). Guides will inform you when entering places where photos are not allowed.
Many of the places we visit on the itinerary are not handicapped accessible. Many excursions involve walking over uneven ground. Additionally, some excursions are walking tours only. For your safety and enjoyment, we recommend that all guests be in good physical condition.
At its sole discretion, Brand g reserves the right to refuse participation, or to require a passenger to end his or her trip if the passenger’s state of health or physical condition may affect his or her own health, safety, and enjoyment, or that of other passengers.
In the countries in which we operate, pickpockets are not uncommon, and caution is encouraged. Brand g cannot be held liable for loss of money, jewelry, or other valuable items from a hotel, or while on an excursion. A travel insurance policy will typically cover most incidents of loss or theft.
Weather forecasts are widely available on the Internet, and some of the favorites for large, international cities are www.weather.com and www.cnn.com/weather.
Average High/Low (F)
Buenos Aires 73/58
Iguazu Falls 82/64
El Calafate 56/32
Ushuaia 50/34
Travel Essentials:
In general, the following items are essential for any destination:
It is recommended that you bring duplicates of prescription eyewear, copies of prescriptions for any medications (generic equivalents are usually easier to obtain), copies of credit card information, and copies of your passport information pages and visas.
Clothing
Health & Personal Items
Electronics
Day Bag Essentials
Specialty Items (optional)
Laundry: Laundry service is available for an extra fee at all properties used throughout the trip. Instructions and fees will be listed in your Guest Service Directory book or within the closet in your hotel room. Self-service laundry facilities are not available at any properties.
Please refer to the CDC’s recommended health packing list: Click here
Dates of stay: April 14 – 17, 2026
Arm’s reach within art galleries, trendy restaurants and shopping meccas, Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta positions you amid the most exclusive neighborhoods of Argentina’s capital.
Stately architecture fuses with bold modern design in our public spaces, while luxurious amenities and furnishings define our accommodations. Recoleta’s vibrant local culture blends seamlessly with French art de vivre at Sofitel where our sustainability efforts have earned us Hoteles más Verdes certification.
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Room Type: Superior
Dates of stay: April 17 – 18, 2026
In northeastern Argentina, the Iguazu River, a tributary of the Parana River, forms the world’s most famous waterfalls. This hotel, the only located within Iguazú National Park, is right next to it. With outstanding views of the Iguazu Falls from its rooms, an infinity pool, and dining options, it embodies a unique experience: staying before one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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Room Type: Deluxe Falls View
Dates of stay: April 18 – 21, 2026
Serene and majestic, Lake Argentino lends Xelena Hotel & Suites a unique beauty and elegance that embodies the Patagonian spirit. A high-end offering designed to allow guests to enjoy the finest landscapes of Argentine Patagonia any time of year.
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Room Type: Superior Suite
Dates of stay: April 21 – 24, 2026
Located in a privileged environment, within the Cerro Alarkén Natural Reserve, Arakur is much more than a luxury hotel. It is an experience that will leave an unforgettable impression in the memory of its visitors.
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Room Type: Superior
Important Contact Information
Please take a copy of this with you and provide a copy to your family members or friends in case they need to reach you in the event of an emergency.
Argentina time zone is GMT-3 hours, so when it is noon on Thursday in New York, its 9:00 AM in Argentina. International telephone calls can be placed by dialing the International Access Code (+54), the country code and then the phone number. If your inbound flights are delayed for any reason, please contact our local representatives immediately. Should you need to utilize these numbers, please specify that you are traveling with Brand g Vacations.
| Dates of Stay | Hotel Name & Phone Number | Address |
| April 14 – 17, 2026 | Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta | Posadas 1232, C1011 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| +54 11 4819-1100 | ||
| April 17 – 18, 2026 | Gran Meliá Iguazú Hotel | Ent. A Parque Nacional Iguazú, N3370 Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina |
| +54 3757 49-1800 | ||
| April 18 – 21, 2026 | Xelena Hotel – El Calafate | Rene Favaloro 3500, Z9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina |
| +54 2902 49-6201 | ||
| April 21 – 24, 2026 | Arakur Resort & Spa – Ushuaia | Cerro Alarkén N° 1(Acceso por Av, Héroes de Malvinas 2617, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina |
| +54 2901 44-2900 |
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