Mesopotamia Full Immersion

Day 1 : Iguazu / Puerto Libertad (- / - / D)

Upon arrival at airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel.

Overnight in Puerto Libertad.

Day 2 : Iguazu (B / L / D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full Day Argentinian Falls Excursion

We will move from Puerto Iguazu to the entrance of the Iguazu Falls National Park. A professional guide will accompany us to take us through the Park's footbridges to appreciate the exceptional scenery offered by the Falls.

First, we will discover the charming rainforest of Iguazu through the footbridges of the lower tourist circuit. Then, we will walk along the upper tourist circuit to see the magnificent panoramic views of the smaller falls and the delta that forms at the top of the Iguazú River.

Then, the tour will reach the famous Garganta del Diablo, where we will get an indescribable mix of beauty, energy, sounds and images as we witness the power of nature at its best. At the end of the day, we will return to the hotel.

Overnight in Puerto Libertad.

Day 3 : Puerto Libertad (B / L / D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

“Roots” Experience

Today you will take part in “Roots Experience” by Puerto Bemberg Lodge: The activity starts with a review of the history of the establishment and its current context. Then it will start the walk through the property until La Matera (“Mate” house) where they will know the secrets and rituals of the famous "Mate", its history and evolution. Continuing along the path of 1200 meters. of length, we will enter the Atlantic forest until the arrival at Guatambu fall.

In the afternoon, you will sail through the waters of the Parana River for approximately 20 minutes, until the arrival at Salto Yasy. This, currently, is in a completely natural context without any intervention. Once the adventure time is over, you will have a moment of rest, and then go to the Cava to enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by local flavors.

Overnight in Puerto Libertad.

Day 4 : Puerto Libertad (B / L / D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day tour at Estancia Las Mercedes Ranch :

You will be transferred to Las Mercedes Estancia.

Estancia Las Mercedes has an area of 700 Ha. Covered by yerba mate crops, pine and eucalyptus plantations,native forest, transparent streams and penetrating roads of red earth.

After a brief technical talk, we begin our ride. On the tour we will visit the cattle pasture area, we will also observe the landscape of the Misioneras hills. We will continue through pine plantations, knowing one of the main products of the forestry industry of Misiones.

Slowly, the landscape begins to change, and we have the opportunity to observe fruit trees and, perhaps, taking some of the seasonal fruits. Then we enter into the native forest reserve, and we begin to feel the humid breeze that characterizes the Atlantic forest. We will observe flora and fauna and we will arrive at the crystal clear waters of the Piray Guazu Stream. If the weather conditions are given, we will have the opportunity to cool off. Then we start the return to the Main House of the estancia.

In the afternoon, we will make a kayak navigation through rapids that directly cross the heart of the Missionary jungle. A unique experience surrounded by nature, in contact with the jungle, the plants of the local ecosystem, and the crystal clear waters of the stream.

Overnight in Puerto Libertad.

Day 5 : Puerto Iguazu / Mocona Falls (B / BL / D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Yaboti Biosphere Reserve :

Today you will be transferred by land to the Mocona Falls area. This will be a full day transfer stopping on the way to admire the landscape. In a way it will become a full day tour.

Before arriving in the hotel, you will stop at the Natural Reserve to visit some of the paths of this park, watching the amazing Mocona Falls. In the afternoon you will be dropped off in your hotel. Mocona Virgin Lodge offers a program to enjoy local food and be part of Misiones jungle. You will be able to go deep into Yaboti Biosphere Reserve to rest your body, reload energies and renew your soul.

Moconá Falls originated in a geological fault line, unique in the world, that gathers the Yabotí, Pepirí Guazú, Uruguay, Serapio and Calixto rivers, forming a basin of 1,5 miles of continuous water falls running parallel tothe river course. This particular geography is ideal for the practice of diverse adventure activities like rafting, motorboat sailing, kayaking horseback riding and trekking.

Yabotí Biosphere Reservation combines a preserved natural environment with communities inhabiting such lands. Adventure activities take place in the middle of a land dominated by terrain slopes that create rapids and water falls at the Yabotí Guazú and Yabotí Miní rivers. It is an ideal scenario for aquatic adventure activities, horseback riding and trekking. The whole area provides an accommodation offer according to the environment, mostly jungle lodges that create a very interesting experience.

Overnight in Moconá.

Day 6 : Moconá Falls (B / L / D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day at leisure. You can relax in the hotel or take part in any of the activities that it is offered. There are different activities that can be done, among them we can mention:

Oveja Negra Path (Horacio Fall) :

Oveja Negra Path will take guests to the heart of Misiones jungle. Accompanied by a customized tour guide they will be able to interpret various flora and fauna species featuring Atlantic forest. The 2-hour tour joins “Oveja Negra” Stream with marvelous Horacio Fall. Developing a mid-difficulty trekking you will experience an incredible feeling of being part of Yaboti Biosphere Reserve and get to legendary Horacio Fall. It is an 18- meterhigh fall and you may see it from different stops. In this rest of the tour, guests may freshen up in the shores of the fall and, for those who love adventure, they may dive in the lagoon formed by the merging of “Oveja Negra” Stream and Horacio Fall.

Fogon del Mensú (Special Bonfire) :

Contemplating sunset at the shores of Yaboti Stream is one of most pleasant and unforgettable experiences you may live in Don Mocona Virgin Lodge. Every night, when the sun sets in silence, ease and jungle night
magic become present.

Guests share a bonfire under the moonlight, where they may enjoy 2 typical meals in the history of Misiones:the “Reviro” and the “Ticoí”. Listening to tales, legends and regional myths, our guides will take you to the jungle’s magical world, introducing guests in our land’s ancestral past and people. Fogón del Mensú is an activity for all ages and an excellent opportunity to enjoy a moment of peace and full connection with nature
while sun sets.

Jungle Zip-lining :

We enter the jungle in a different way. Guests can experience the experience of flying like birds among the treetops in our 250 m zipline, traversing the bed of the Oveja Negra Creek and the famous Salto Horacio. The activity is divided into two stages of 250 meters each. In the first they will fly to about 55 m. Of height on theBlack Oveja Valley and in the second they will fly to about 30 m. High above the Salto Horacio, appreciating the jungle in all its splendor with an incomparable aerial view. The duration is one hour and the degree of difficulty is low.

River Tubbing :

Tranquility and contemplation. Guests can enjoy the tranquil waters of Yabotí Stream. You will enjoy the sensations offered by the combination of the serene sound of the water, the wind in the jungle and the infinite blue of the sky that descends downstream in one of the less contaminated streams of Argentina. Ideal for lovers of relaxation and nature. The duration of the walk is one hour, there are no restrictions and its difficulty is low.

Kayaking :

Guests will experience a unique contact with the Yabotí Stream in our kayaks, sailing their crystalline waters in a route that ends at the mouth of the Uruguay River. There will be a photo stop at the Tripartite Mirador. Arroyo Yabotí is one of the most impressive water courses in the Biosphere Reserve. Its calm and shallow waters make the reflection of the gallery forest, which covers its margins, increase the feeling of being immersed in a deep and infinite green. The walk begins at the pier of Don Mocona Virgin Lodge from where they travel almost 2,000 meters until the mouth of the Yabotí in the Uruguay River in front of Brazil. This place is known as "Barra Pepirí". The spectacular view of the river and the Do Turvo State Park merits a break to contemplate the landscape. Finally, you return to the hotel's jetty. This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and the only requirement to participate is to know how to swim.

Water Fall Rappelling :

The most audacious can test their adrenaline in rappel descents in the Salto Horacio Canyon. At your side you will see a waterfall of crystalline waters of 20 meters, that completes a majestic landscape. This activity begins with a 200-meter hike to the first launch pad. The duration is 1 hour and the degree of difficulty is medium.

Overnight in Moconá.

Day 7 : Moconá Falls (B / L / D)

Today you can do some of the tours included in the rate by the hotel or maybe book the optional tour to sail in the river closer to the Moconá Falls.

Overnight in Moconá.

Day 8 : Moconá Falls / Iberá Reserve (B / - / D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Iberá Natural Reserve :

Today you will be transferred to Colonia Pellegrini town, located in the Iberá Natural Reserve. This will take about 7 hours in total but going through amazing landscapes.

This fascinating wild life haven is one of the most significant wetlands with the largest bio-diversity worldwide. They were declared Ramsar Site being the twin ecosystem of the Brazilian Pantanal. These wetlands are one of the continent´s largest fresh water reserves and Argentina´s largest protected area, covering 1,300,000 hectares. A true natural sanctuary, a place to enjoy the nearness and docility of animals within their own habitat thanks to the fact that nowadays they know that men are no longer a threat to them. The 4 species declared Natural Provincial Monuments can be seen in the reserve: the neo-tropical otter, the aguará guazú, the pampas deer and the marsh deer. It also houses the two caiman species existing in Argentina: the black one and the golden-colour one. Its ornithological wealth includes 350 bird species. In the Iberá Natural Reserve wild fauna watching will be always amazing and exciting either canoeing or walking through the forest and marsh paths.

Overnight in Iberá Reserve.

Day 9 : Iberá Reserve (B / L / D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can enjoy some of the activities that the lodge offer:

Boat rides :

Leave the Inn early in the morning, walk a short distance to the pier and get ready for an adventure that takes you through amazing places, unreachable through dry land. Once you're deep in the enigmatic Ibera, amongst the aquatic vegetation you find the true inhabitants of the marshes. They all live harmoniously, capybaras, marsh deers, otters, broad snouted caimans, yacare caimans, and a broad variety of aquatic birds. In the river they live freely, and they welcome us without any disturbances. They aren't threatened so they act naturally.

We follow their lead and their rhythms, we observe them. We wait for them, inches away. This experience is only meant for the brave animal lovers. It's a typical local adventure, experienced in the heart of the Esteros del Iberá.

Trekking :

The main objective of our expeditions is that you can meet wild animals in their own habitat, in different places and times of the day. We can do this in many ways: by boat, walking through the native forest or on horseback through swamps and palm trees. Always watching closely, but without disturbing them.

The programming is organized exclusively by our guide, always depending on the weather and the season. We are convinced that a walk is crucial to get immersed into the Wetlands.

Horseback ridding :

We start from the inn's door, where guides will adjust the stirrups and saddles. Once we get through Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, the adventure will begin. We offer two different levels of tours: a higher level for more the more experienced hosts and a beginner level for the ones riding for the first time.

The tours are included after the third day of stay or can be reserved as an extra activity directly at the reception. The native-born guides, will be responsible for showing you the sights of Colonia and telling you some of their
stories. Then they will guide you through different areas where nature will dominate your senses. Upon return, enjoy a scrumptious snack in the tack room, overlooking the sunset.

Canoeing :

It's one of the best options to go animal watching, as it permits access to places where larger boats can't fit. Everyone who visits Aguape Lodge is offered basic training to get acquainted with the paddles and getting their coordination on point. Once this is done, you will be ready for the outing with our expert guide.

Overnight in Iberá Reserve.

Day 10 : Iberá Reserve (B / L / D)

Today you can do some of the tours included in the Lodge.

Overnight in Iberá.

Day 11 : Iberá Reserve (B / - / -)

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the set time, you will be transferred to Posadas Airport to take your flight.

End of our services.