The Ultimate Adventure Through Argentina

At Much Better Adventures, we work hard to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies so your trip is safe, inclusive and enjoyable. That said, options can vary by country, location and accommodation, and in some places options may be limited or unavailable. The information below has been provided by your host so you’re fully informed about what will be possible on your trip depending on your individual requirements. This information should be read carefully prior to your trip to ensure that you are adequately prepared for the situation ‘on the ground’.

Once you have booked on your trip, please fill out your passenger information form asap with any dietary requirements. Once you complete your passenger information, your dietary needs and any allergies are automatically shared with your host and, in turn, your guide. Please submit this as early as possible so they can plan accordingly and deliver the best experience. Please also remind your guide about your dietary requirements upon arrival, as mentioning these in person allows your guide to comprehend individual preferences and limitations as soon as you arrive.

BACKGROUND

Argentine cuisine is typically very meat heavy. Whilst meat-free diets can be accommodated on this trip, please note that other travellers will be served meat and that this is often displayed at restaurants or cooked openly.

SPECIAL DIETS

Vegetarian
Vegetarian diets can be catered for on this trip, provided that your host is made aware in advance.

Vegan
Vegan diets can be catered for on this trip, provided that your host is made aware in advance.

Kosher
Fully certified Kosher kitchens and supervision are rare and usually cannot be guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in advance by your host. Vegetarian or vegan options can often be the most reliable alternative if this is acceptable to you. Please read the related sections above.

Halal
Certified Halal supply varies by location and may not always be possible. Vegetarian or vegan options can often be the most reliable alternative if this is acceptable to you. Please read the related sections above.

INTOLERANCES

Gluten-free (for Coeliac, please see Allergies section below)
Gluten-free diets can be catered for on this trip, provided that your host is made aware in advance.

Lactose-free
Lactose-free diets can be catered for on this trip, provided that your host is made aware in advance.

ALLERGIES

Our host has confirmed that they are able to accommodate mild allergies to the 14 allergens identified by the UK Food Standards Agency, where these are disclosed in advance. However, if you have a severe or life-threatening food allergy, please get in touch with our Customer Experience team prior to booking, to discuss whether your requirements can be accommodated safely on this trip. This will allow us to carefully consider the sensitivity and severity of your allergy, the available provision on the trip and the accessibility of medical care should a reaction occur. Your safety is always our top priority. Please note that when travelling overseas, local ingredients, food preparation methods and labelling standards may vary, particularly in remote areas. It is also worth noting that any allergies may result in more limited options and repetitive provision in some areas. Whilst your guide will help communicate dietary requirements where possible, customers remain responsible for managing their own allergies during the trip.

In Buenos Aires and Salta, the tap water is generally safe to drink but may have a strong mineral taste. In Iguazu, we do not recommend drinking the tap water. There will be water provided at each accommodation and you can also bring a water filter if you'd like to.

Your internal flights from Buenos Aires to Salta and Salta to Iguazu with Aerolineas Argentinas are included in the trip price. For this reason, we need your passport details so that your host can book flights 90 days before the trip departs. Part of your trip cost becomes non-refundable after this point, as the flights are non-refundable.

They include one 15kg checked bag, one 8kg carry-on and one 3kg small personal item. You can increase your checked luggage weight to 23kgs for approximately $35 (USD) or pay for a second piece of checked luggage if you choose to. Please contact your host with your requirements for specific information. Please note that any additional weight in your checked bag at the airport will need to be paid directly to Aerolineas Argentinas.

Throughout the trip, all major logistics – including activities, transfers and internal flights – are arranged for you and managed by your local host. They will be on hand to assist with any changes or unexpected situations and ensure the group stays on track. In the unlikely event of disruption, there are usually multiple alternative options available, and your guide will coordinate any adjustments needed. Occasionally, the direct flight from Salta to Iguazu is fully booked or cancelled and you may take a stopover flight via Buenos Aires instead.

You will have a main tour leader for the duration of this trip. There will be additional local guides and support crew for the following activities: cycling tour in Buenos Aires, Salta walking tour, Quebrada de las Conchas bike tour, horse riding, Puerto Bemberg Nature Trail hike, kayaking on the Parana River, and tree planting at Posada Puerto Bemberg.

Since this trip starts and ends in different cities, it's not logistically feasible to leave your luggage anywhere during the trip. Your luggage will be transported with you on travel days.

This trip uses double sit-on-top kayaks. You'll be equipped with life jackets and you'll be offered a dry bag for your belongings if you'd like to use one. There will be one guide per eight customers and you will be given full instructions on how to kayak before beginning the activity. It is suitable for complete beginners.

The weight limit for kayaking is 120kgs and the weight limit for horse riding is 90kgs. If you weigh more than this, please let your host know in advance so that they can consider any alternative arrangements.

While the south of Argentina is a beautiful region that has much to offer, we wanted to include some lesser visited destinations within this itinerary. The Salta region is know for its great views and beautiful hikes, and we're sure you'll love this area too. You can also travel to the northern parts of Argentina year-round, unlike Patagonia. If you're interested in travelling to Patagonia as well, you could do two trips back to back.

The Salta region in northwestern Argentina is a striking contrast of dramatic landscapes, steeped in colonial history and vibrant Andean culture. You'll experience many of the things that you think of when you think Argentina – hiking, horse riding, wine tasting – but without the crowds. Lots of travel companies simply spend a couple of nights in Salta on the drive through, but we wanted to give this region the time it deserves.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).

For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.

We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.

All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way. Check out our Community Values – a shared code to make sure that everyone's experience is safe, inclusive and brilliantly unforgettable.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

Summer (Dec-Feb): in Buenos Aires, the weather is hot and humid, reaching highs of 30ºC (86ºF). There can be some stormy weather. In the northwest Salta region, you'll experience the classic hot and dry Andean climate where temperatures can reach 38ºC (100ºF). Temperatures drop much lower overnight, so it remains important to pack layers. In the subtropical region of Iguazu, it's very humid, with temperatures frequently surpassing 30ºC (86ºF).

Autumn (Mar-May): in Buenos Aires, the weather is warm and pleasant with occassional showers. Temperatures are in the mid 20sºC (mid 70sºF). In the northwest Salta region, temperatures a slightly cooler than in Buenos Aires during the day, but drop considerably lower at night, so you will need a jacket or coat. In the subtropical Iguazu region, temperatures are usually still in the high 20sºC (high 70sºF) in March and April, but start to drop in May.

Spring (Sep-Nov): weather is warm and mild, usually in the low 20sºC (low 70sºF). Spring hits the northeastern province of Salta earlier than in Buenos Aires, so it can be warmer there than in the capital – up to 27ºC (81ºF). It does still drop considerably lower at night though, so you will still need a jacket. Temperatures in the subtropical Iguazu region reach up to 30ºC (86ºF) in the spring. October is the wettest month, however showers are usually brief, and the rainfalls makes Iguazu Falls even more powerful.