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Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Sat. Dec 6, 2025
- Depart the US.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
INTRODUCTION TO BUENOS AIRES
Sun. Dec 7, 2025
- 10:00 a.m. Arrive at Buenos Aires International Airport.
- Orientation with your J² Expert Educator & local guide.
- Take time to enjoy lunch on your own at the San Telmo Market while experiencing the rich sights, aromas, and flavors of Buenos Aires’ historic San Telmo neighborhood.
- Enjoy a guided tour of Buenos Aires, including:
- Avenida de Mayo that runs into the Plaza De Mayo, which is surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Government House).
- The Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (first City Hall, built during Spanish rule).
- The Congress Building, located at the other end of Avenida de Mayo.
- Check into the hotel (rooms will be available as of 3:00 pm).
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
JEWISH LIFE IN BUENOS AIRES
Mon. Dec 8, 2025
- Visit the Jewish Museum at Libertad Synagogue, located within Buenos Aires' Grand Synagogue, to discover the rich history and cultural significance of Argentine Jewry through exhibits showcasing artifacts and photographs.
- Explore the “Once District,” a neighborhood that houses the majority of Jewish institutions in Buenos Aires, including the Hebraica JCC, numerous synagogues, Jewish theaters, Jewish schools, and rabbinical seminaries.
- Stop at the site of the terrorist bombing at the AMIA in 1994, see the new building, as well as the memorial dedicated to the 89 victims.
- Discover the vibrant streets of Palermo Soho, savoring a delightful lunch accompanied by a guided wine tasting experience showcasing local varietals.
- Enjoy a special visit to MALBA, the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires, which houses the works of many well-known Latin American artists.
- Stop at the Israeli Embassy Memorial, which was bombed on March 17, 1992. Twenty-nine people lost their lives in the tragedy.
- Return to the hotel.
- Evening at leisure and dinner on own.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4
IGUAZU
Tue. Dec 9, 2025
- Early checkout of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu.
- Arrive in Iguazu, home to one of the world’s widest waterfalls.
- 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.
- 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.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Check into the hotel.
Overnight: Iguazu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5
IGUAZU RIVER CANYON
Wed. Dec 10, 2025
- Board a gas-propelled train at the Main Station to the Upper Falls circuit and the Argentinian side of the Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo).
- Walk along the Iguazú River Canyon, via the lower circuit and the upper circuit, to gain a better appreciation of the flora and fauna of the sub-tropical jungle, and the many surrounding falls.
- Continue on all terrain trucks through the jungle in the subtropical forest to the edge of the banks of the Iguazu River.
- Get ready for an unforgettable Eco Adventure as you cruise through the breathtaking Iguazu Falls on a thrilling boat ride. Feel the adrenaline as you navigate the powerful waters, and prepare to get wet as you experience the sheer force and beauty of the falls up close.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Drive through the National Park. Walk along the paths and take in the lush vegetation, butterflies, and cascades. Enjoy the amazing panoramic view of the Devil's Throat, overlooking Argentina's iconic sites, including the Two Sisters and Bozzeti waterfalls, the Superior Circuit and San Martin Island, where the movie "The Mission" was filmed.
- Return to the hotel.
- The Argentine Experience is a unique dining experience. You will learn about Argentine culture, taste fantastic local dishes, and drink exceptional wine.
Overnight: Iguazu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
CULTURAL AND CULINARY TREASURES OF BUENOS AIRES
Thu. Dec 11, 2025
- Check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires.
- Arrive in Buenos Aires.
- Stop at El Ateneo Grand Splendid, one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world.
- Visit the Holocaust Museum in Buenos Aires, delving into how the history of the Holocaust reverberated through Argentina.
- Spend time at the Moishe House in Buenos Aires, a dynamic and vibrant community center for young Jewish adults, providing a welcoming space for social, cultural, and educational events. It is part of the global Moishe House network, which aims to create meaningful Jewish experiences through peer-led programming.
- Check into the hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7
EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERING, AND SHABBAT IN BUENOS AIRES
Fri. Dec 12, 2025
- Visit a local Jewish school in Buenos Aires by exploring its cultural and educational significance.
- Tikkun Olam: Volunteer at the Community Medicine Bank Refuot, a central pharmacy, a facility that centralizes the purchase of medicines for all the beneficiaries in the Jewish community’s welfare system.
- Enjoy a walking tour of the Recoleta area, one of the city’s most glamorous spots and home to elegant boutiques, excellent restaurants, and the cemetery where Eva Perón (Evita) is buried.
- Return to the hotel to get ready for Shabbat.
- Attend Kabbalat Shabbat services at a local synagogue in Buenos Aires, followed by a communal dinner with local congregants.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
A DAY IN TIGRE
Sat. Dec 13, 2025
- 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.
- Discover the 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.
- Return to Buenos Aires.
- 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.
- Mark the end of Shabbat with a havdalah ceremony.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Sun. Dec 14, 2025
- Check out of the hotel.
- Stop 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.
- Explore the renowned Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires' main opera house, ranked the third-best globally by National Geographic. Revered for its exceptional acoustics, it stands among the top five concert venues worldwide.
- Farewell lunch at Café Tortoni, one of the oldest and most iconic cafés in Buenos Aires, serving as a cultural landmark that reflects the city's rich history and vibrant social life.
- Tour the colorful La Boca neighborhood. Stroll along "Caminito" and admire the streets filled with souvenir shops and tango dancers
- Group Transfer to the airport.
- Depart Argentina and return to the US.
OR
Continue your journey to Bariloche.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
RATES & LODGING
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participants
15+
Cost p/p in double room
$6,550
Cost p/p in single room
$7,331
Buenos Aires: Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Studio Junior
- Hotel Website
Iguazú: Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Studio Junior
- Hotel Website
Buenos Aires: Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Studio Junior
- Hotel Website
What to expect
- 7 nights' accommodations.
- 8 days of touring with a Jewish educator and local guides, in a luxury, air-conditioned bus.
- Daily breakfast, 4 lunches & 3 dinners.
- All individual arrival and departure transfers to and from the airport.
- Round trip flights from Buenos Aires to Iguazu.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 7 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.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Argentina.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- 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: $12 | Local Guide: $5 | Main Driver: $2 Amounts are per day per person.
- 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 $1000 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. 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. Please refer to the small print tab on your trip’s webpage or in your proposal for your cancelation policy and fees.
- 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.
- 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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