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- Carefully selected accommodations, offering comfort and quality.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- J² Customer Care available by phone and email.
- $50 travel credit per person for your next J² journey.
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YOUR journey
J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
Registration opens on March 8, 2026. To secure priority registration, please complete the pre-registration form. For more information, please contact Abby Rotenberg at [email protected].
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Food & Wine 
Heritage - Local Specialists
Nature Walks 
Special Access 
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Sun. Mar 7, 2027
- Depart the US.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
ARRIVAL & FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF BUENOS AIRES
Mon. Mar 8, 2027
- 10:00 a.m. Arrive at Buenos Aires International Airport.
- Meet your local guide and your J² Expert Educator.
- Start at the Puerto Madero area, one of the largest projects ever undertaken in Buenos Aires. The former docks of the port have been converted into luminous offices, lofts, and commercial sites. The visit will include a 20-minute navigation of Puerto Madero aboard a premium boat in order to get a different view of the city.
- Enjoy time for lunch on own at the San Telmo Market, a lively marketplace filled with artisan crafts, antiques, and delicious local cuisine.
- Continue with an introduction tour to the heart of Buenos Aires:
- Walk through Plaza de Mayo, the city’s political and historical center, and admire the iconic Casa Rosada, Argentina’s presidential palace.
- Discover the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo, two architectural landmarks that offer insight into Argentina’s colonial past and independence movement.
- Take in the grandeur of the Congress Building, one of Buenos Aires’ most stunning neoclassical structures.
- Check in at your hotel.
- Come together for a welcome kosher dinner where your J² Expert Educator will provide insights into Argentina’s Jewish history and cultural landscape.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
CELEBRATING JEWISH LIFE IN BUENOS AIRES
Tue. Mar 9, 2027
- Meet with a representative of the Latin American Jewish Congress to gain insight into Jewish life and interfaith coexistence in Latin America.
- Visit Scholem Aleijem School, a cornerstone of Jewish education in Buenos Aires, and meet with the school’s Israeli emissary.
- Walk through the Once District, home to synagogues, Jewish theaters, and seminaries.
- Pay respects at the AMIA bombing site and learn about its impact on the community.
- Visit the Libertad Synagogue and Jewish Museum, home to significant artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Argentina’s Jewish community.
- Tour the Holocaust Museum and engage in a meaningful conversation with a Holocaust survivor.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
NATURAL WONDERS: THE MAGIC OF IGUAZU
Wed. Mar 10, 2027
- Check out and early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu.
- Welcome to Iguazu and come together to experience the unique convergence of three countries at the "Triple Frontera," the Triple Frontier, where the tri-borders of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet.
- Lunch at a restaurant.
- Immerse yourself in nature with a guided tour of La Aripuca, a cultural and ecological center dedicated to showcasing the Guarani indigenous culture. Featuring a giant replica of a traditional indigenous trap, the site emphasizes environmental awareness and cultural preservation. Built from rescued tree trunks, it serves as a symbol of sustainability, offering visitors the chance to explore guided tours, discover local crafts, and enjoy regional products.
- Check into the hotel.
- Relax and enjoy the hotel’s amenities, followed by a casual dinner on your own.
Overnight: Iguazu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5
ADVENTURE & AWE: IGUAZU FALLS UP-CLOSE
Thu. Mar 11, 2027
- Begin your day with a scenic ride aboard a gas-propelled train to the Upper Falls Circuit. From here, walk along the famous Devil’s Throat, the most dramatic section of Iguazu Falls, offering breathtaking views of the cascades from above.
- Continue your exploration along both the Upper and Lower Circuits of the Iguazu River Canyon, where you’ll experience the beauty of lush jungle, exotic wildlife, and the roaring waterfalls.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Embark on a thrilling Jungle Safari Adventure, riding an all-terrain truck through the subtropical forest, followed by a boat ride that takes you under the falls for an exhilarating and up-close experience with the cascading waters.
- Return to the hotel in the afternoon to relax after a day of adventure.
- In the evening, partake in "The Argentine Experience", an immersive event where you’ll learn to make traditional empanadas, taste Argentina’s finest wines, and discover the country’s rich cultural traditions.
Overnight: Iguazu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
COMING TOGETHER
Fri. Mar 12, 2027
- Check out and fly back to Buenos Aires.
- Stroll through La Boca and Caminito Street, a lively neighborhood filled with colorful houses, street performers, and tango dancers, reflecting the immigrant roots of Buenos Aires.
- Free time for lunch on own in this lively neighborhood.
- Meeting and discussion at the Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano, a leading institution for Conservative Jewish education and rabbinical training in Latin America.
OR
Meet with the US ambassador at the US Embassy for a conversation on Jewish advocacy and Argentina-US relations. - Check into your hotel and freshen up for Shabbat.
- Celebrate Kabbalat Shabbat at Amijai Synagogue, where Rabbi Alejandro Avruj will lead the service in a welcoming community setting.
- Enjoy a Shabbat dinner with members of Buenos Aires’ Jewish community, sharing traditions, stories, and connections.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Shabbat Dinner
DAY 7
SHABBAT & ELEGANCE IN BUENOS AIRES
Sat. Mar 13, 2027
- Morning at leisure.
- Come together for Shabbat lunch.
- Take a walking tour of Recoleta, Buenos Aires’ most elegant neighborhood, lined with historic mansions and high-end boutiques.
- Visit Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of Argentina’s most famous figures, including Eva Perón.
- Stop at the Israeli Embassy Memorial to pay tribute to the victims of the 1992 bombing.
- Mark the end of Shabbat with a special havdalah ceremony in a meaningful setting.
- Spend the evening at leisure, exploring Buenos Aires’ vibrant nightlife, dining scene, or cultural attractions.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Shabbat Lunch
DAY 8
A DAY IN TIGRE: NATURE & COMMUNITY
Sun. Mar 14, 2027
- Depart for a day-trip to Tigre, a popular weekend gateway on the outskirts of the city, very popular amongst the Jewish community of Buenos Aires. The Tigre Delta is one of the most attractive areas for visitors due to its rivers, streams, and numerous green islands.
- Lunch at the Jewish Club Hacoaj for an opportunity to learn more about Argentinian Jewry – past, present, and future – and meet with members of the community.
- Take a cruise along the channels of the Parana-Delta to enjoy the lush scenery.
- Argentina is the birthplace of the tango. Led by a professional tango dancer, you will learn to tango like a local while hearing about the history of the dance and the role it plays in everyday life.
- Free time for dinner on own in Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires’ trendiest district, or return to the hotel.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 9
TRADITION AND NATURE ON THE PAMPAS
Mon. Mar 15, 2027
- Check out of the hotel and depart the city for the day to experience Gaucho culture. Gauchos became emblematic of resilience and independence, embodying a rugged spirit that resonates through Argentine culture to this day.
- Enjoy a farewell lunch with a traditional Argentine BBQ (Kosher).
- Take part in a folklore show, and watch the gauchos show off their incredible riding skills.
- Transfer to Buenos Aires International Airport for your flight home.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
RATES & LODGING
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participants
35+
Cost p/p in double room
$7,980
Cost p/p in single room
$9,540
*Or similar hotels. Registration closed
Buenos Aires: Hotel Casa Lucia
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard Room
- Hotel Website
Iguazú: Gran Meliá Iguazú
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Run of House
- Hotel Website
Buenos Aires: Hotel Casa Lucia
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Standard Room
- Hotel Website
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What to expect
- 7 nights' accommodations.
- 8 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator and local guides, 7 days of touring in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Round trip flights from Buenos Aires to Iguazu.
- Daily breakfast, 5 lunches & 3 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- Water on the bus.
- Porterage at the hotels.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Argentina.
- Early check-in or Late check-out.
- Individual airport transfers.
- Gratuities are excluded. For groups of 20 and more participants traveling to Argentina: We recommend the following guidelines for tipping (amounts are in US dollars): Jewish Tour Educator: $14 | Local Guide: $5 | Main Driver: $2 Amounts are per day per person.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 120 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 120 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 119 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C's). These T&C's apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
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