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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.
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Program Itinerary
DAY 1
JOURNEY TO THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
Wed. Oct 7, 2026
- Depart the U.S.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
BUENOS AIRES: COLORS, CULTURE & FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Thu. Oct 8, 2026
- 10:00 a.m. Arrive at Buenos Aires International Airport.
- Orientation with your J² Expert Educator & local guide.
- Explore the colorful La Boca neighborhood. Stroll along Caminito, admiring its lively dancers, vibrant streets, and endless souvenir stands. Lunch on own.
- Continue to Puerto Madero, one of Buenos Aires' most ambitious urban renewal projects, transforming former port warehouses into stylish lofts, offices, and restaurants.
- Guided tour of Buenos Aires including:
- Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Government House)
- The Metropolitan Cathedral
- The Cabildo, the original City Hall from Spanish colonial rule
- Walk along historic Avenida de Mayo, passing the legendary Café Tortoni, the city’s iconic literary café.
- Check in to the hotel.
- Welcome dinner at a local kosher restaurant.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
JEWISH HERITAGE, COMMUNITY & KABBALAT SHABBAT
Fri. Oct 9, 2026
- Tikkun Olam: Visit the Tzedaká Foundation to learn about and assist in its transformative work supporting vulnerable communities across Argentina.
- Explore the Once District, home to the majority of Jewish institutions in the city, including synagogues, schools, and seminaries.
- Stop at the AMIA bombing site. See the new building, the moving memorial to the 89 victims, and meet with JAFI Shlichim.
- Continue to the Jewish Museum at Libertad Synagogue, located within Buenos Aires’ Grand Synagogue, and discover the history of Argentine Jewry through its unique exhibits.
- Visit the Holocaust Museum to explore how the Shoah reverberated throughout Argentine society.
- Return to the hotel.
- Experience Kabbalat Shabbat at Amijai Synagogue, led by Rabbi Alejandro Avruj, followed by a community Shabbat dinner.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
SHABBAT SERENITY & THE ELEGANCE OF RECOLETA
Sat. Oct 10, 2026
- Morning at leisure.
- Enjoy a relaxed Shabbat lunch at the Alvear Palace, a Buenos Aires landmark.
- Walking tour of Recoleta, the city’s most refined neighborhood, filled with historic mansions and chic boutiques.
- Visit Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of Argentina’s most iconic figures, including Eva Perón.
- Stop at the Israeli Embassy Memorial honoring the victims of the 1992 bombing.
- Evening at leisure to enjoy Buenos Aires’ cultural and culinary scene.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5
TIGRE, COMMUNITY & THE ART OF TANGO
Sun. Oct 11, 2026
- Depart for a day trip to Tigre, a lush river town popular among Buenos Aires’ Jewish community.
- Visit Club Hacoaj, a vibrant center of Jewish communal life, for insights into Argentine Jewish identity—past, present, and future.
- Return to Buenos Aires.
- Enjoy lunch on own and explore the famous San Telmo Flea Market, open only on Sundays and brimming with antiques, crafts, and local treasures.
- Participate in a private tango workshop, learning the origins and basic steps of Argentina’s most iconic dance.
- Return to the hotel.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
INTO THE JUNGLE: IGUAZU & INDIGENOUS HERITAGE
Mon. Oct 12, 2026
- Early checkout and flight to Puerto Iguazú, home of one of the world’s largest waterfall systems.
- Upon arrival, visit the Triple Frontier, where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet.
- Tour La Aripuca, an ecological and cultural site showcasing Guaraní traditions, sustainability, and native crafts. Explore its impressive replica of a traditional indigenous trap built from reclaimed trees.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Check in to the hotel and enjoy time to relax amid lush rainforest surroundings.
Overnight: Iguazu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7
MAJESTIC FALLS: WATER, JUNGLE & ADVENTURE
Tue. Oct 13, 2026
- 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.
- Board a gas-propelled train to the Upper Falls circuit for an up-close view of the Devil’s Throat.
- Lunch on own.
- Walk along the Iguazú River Canyon, exploring the local flora and fauna.
- Ride through the subtropical forest in all-terrain vehicles to the riverbanks for the thrilling Iguazú Falls Boat Ride, where you’ll feel the spray of the falls.
- Return to the hotel.
- Evening program: The Argentine Experience, an interactive dinner celebrating local cuisine, culture, and exceptional wine.
Overnight: Iguazu
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
MEMORY, COMMUNITY & BUENOS AIRES’ CREATIVE SOUL
Wed. Oct 14, 2026
- Early checkout and flight to Buenos Aires.
- Visit the Memorial Park, honoring the victims of state terrorism between 1969 and 1983.
- Explore Le Dor Va Dor, a Jewish senior residence, with a meeting with the JDC to learn about their vital community work.
- Wander through Palermo Soho, famous for its boutiques, avant-garde design, and colorful street art.
- Visit ORT School, a cornerstone institution of Jewish education in Argentina.
- Check in to the hotel.
- Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9
MASTERPIECES, MUSIC & A FAREWELL TO ARGENTINA
Thu. Oct 15, 2026
- Visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid, among the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
- Guided tour of the world-renowned Teatro Colón, ranked among the top three opera houses globally for its exceptional acoustics and architectural splendor.
- Explore the MALBA Museum, home to celebrated Latin American artists such as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
- Enjoy a late farewell lunch at a local kosher restaurant.
- Return to the hotel for late checkout (until 6:00 p.m.).
- Group transfer to the airport.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
RATES & LODGING
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.
participants
15+
Cost p/p in double room
$6,999
Cost p/p in single room
$8,114
Buenos Aires: Sofitel Recoleta
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Superior Room
- Hotel Website
Iguazú: Gran Meliá Iguazú
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Jungle View Room
- Hotel Website
Buenos Aires: Sofitel Recoleta
- Nights: 1 + Late Check Out
- Room Category: Superior Room
- Hotel Website
Choose Your Way
What to expect
- 7 nights’ accommodations, including late check-out until 6:00 p.m. on the day of departure.
- 8 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator and local guides, traveling in a luxury, air-conditioned mini-bus.
- Daily breakfast, plus 3 lunches and 3 dinners.
- Round-trip flights from Buenos Aires to Iguazú.
- Group transfers upon arrival and departure.
- The J² adventures App, available on the App Store and Google Play (active starting 30 days prior to departure and throughout the trip).
- Bottled water provided on the bus.
- Porterage at all hotels.
- All entrance fees and program costs as outlined in the final itinerary.
- 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.
- Individual transfers.
- Gratuities are excluded. For groups of 10–19 participants traveling to Argentina: We recommend the following guidelines for tipping (amounts are in US dollars): J² Expert Educator: $16 | Local Guide: $6 | Driver: $3. 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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