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MacDermott's Argentina

MacDermott’s Argentina organizes tailor-made trips to Argentina and the neighboring countries and we run a concierge service to make sure each trip runs smoothly.
We put together our first trip in 2009 and by continually traveling around the regions we work within we have been able to build strong personal relationships with our providers and always have our finger on the pulse for new and exciting accommodations and activities.
Our main office and home is in Buenos Aires and over the years we have become best known for our off-the-beaten-track experiences as well as the very personal attention we give to our guests while they are here in South America.

MacDermott's Argentina is part of the following groups: Argentina Travel Agents, Brazil Travel Agents, Chile Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for MacDermott's Argentina

First time trying Kimkim -loved it
Argentina | Oct 30 - Nov 6, 2024

Jaya
Jaya R.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2024
This was the first time trying Kim Kim. Throughout they were so approachable, accessible and flexible to our needs in the tour to Argentina.
The trip itinerary was modified so many times, but they have been as patient and detailed every single time. Aappreciate Jimena and Hugh for their flexibility and professionalism. The guidance provided by Nacho on how to navigate the Iguazu National park was spot on.
The boat/ship tour in El Calafate took us so close to the glacier and kept us... Read more

This was the first time trying Kim Kim. Throughout they were so approachable, accessible and flexible to our needs in the tour to Argentina.
The trip itinerary was modified so many times, but they have been as patient and detailed every single time. Aappreciate Jimena and Hugh for their flexibility and professionalism.

The guidance provided by Nacho on how to navigate the Iguazu National park was spot on.
The boat/ship tour in El Calafate took us so close to the glacier and kept us there for sufficient duration for everyone to take some amazing pictures from every direction.
Andres, the cheerful tour guide in Usuaia, pampered us with chocolates. Something I was not expecting at all, and it showed how much they cared about the tourists.

Hugh also came to meet us on the last day, a very kind gesture, and guided us more on exploring Buenos Aires shopping areas and I finally got the one souvenir at the right price that I had been looking for, one fifth the price of what I was getting in some other shops.

Local specialist: Jimena Puente
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This was a great trip. Our guides were great ...
Argentina | Oct 4 - Oct 12, 2024

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luke p.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024
This was a great trip. Our guides were great and very knowledgeable. Our drivers were always on time. Hotel selection was great. Read more

This was a great trip. Our guides were great and very knowledgeable. Our drivers were always on time. Hotel selection was great.

Activity Reviews
Culinary tour of Buenos Aires city
Culinary tour of Buenos Aires city
Buenos Aires

Loved this part of our trip! Our guide took us all over the city and we got to try so many different this of local foods!! Highly recommend!

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Tour of Buenos Aires city
Tour of Buenos Aires city
Buenos Aires

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. She took us to many parts of the city all on one day

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Tour of Bariloche city with a visit to Campanario Hill
Tour of Bariloche city with a visit to Campanario Hill
Bariloche

Martin was an excellent tour guide! He was very patient and very knowledgeable. Always on time, early actually. Would highly recommend him!

Quality of Experience
Our guide Martin was the best
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Boat trip to Victoria Island and the Arrayanes forest, Premium deck
Boat trip to Victoria Island and the Arrayanes forest, Premium deck
Bariloche

This was the least interesting part of our trip. The lake is beautiful, but can be seen by hiking. This long boat trip takes you to Victoria Island, which was just an island with large redwood trees from California . This may be exciting for an older traveler, but took all afternoon just to see a park w trees. Would not recommend this. Use your time hiking, not on a boat ride.

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The people were great
Transport
Local specialist: Paulo Salvador Jimenez Veron
Paulo Salvador
Paulo Salvador Jimenez Veron
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Oct 14, 2024

Hola Luke,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your trip to our home country.

We'll keep in mind your comments about the boat trip in Bariloche for our future guests.

We hope to have you back soon in the future,

Saludos!
Paulo

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We really enjoyed our experience in El Calafa...
Argentina | Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2024

Aileen
Aileen P.
Jollyville, TX | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024
We really enjoyed our experience in El Calafate and enjoyed all the excursions Paolo booked for us. All the transfers and communication was on time and courteous. I can’t wait for Kim Kim to plan my next vacation. Read more

We really enjoyed our experience in El Calafate and enjoyed all the excursions Paolo booked for us. All the transfers and communication was on time and courteous. I can’t wait for Kim Kim to plan my next vacation.

Hotel Review
Destino Calafate Hotel
El Calafate

Destino Hotel was very comfortable for our family. A new hotel with wonderful included breakfast and friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Very clean and modern and minimal clutter
Location
Walking distance to center
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Local specialist: Paulo Salvador Jimenez Veron
Paulo Salvador
Paulo Salvador Jimenez Veron
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Jul 26, 2024

Hola Aileen,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed your trip to our home country.

We hope to have you back soon in the future,

Saludos!
Paulo

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There are 2 things that I think are the harde...
Argentina | Dec 28 - Jan 6, 2024

Erica
Erica M.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jan 28, 2024
There are 2 things that I think are the hardest about planning a major trip - the decisions about what to do and the logistics. Working with Juan Ignacio and McDermotts made what felt big feat a very easy endeavor. Within 4 weeks, Juan Ignacio helped us plan a 10-day, 3-city tour in Argentina, and we could not have had a better experience. From mountain biking to airport pick up and drop off, everything was planned to perfection with top notch guides and earlier-than-on-time time pick... Read more

There are 2 things that I think are the hardest about planning a major trip - the decisions about what to do and the logistics. Working with Juan Ignacio and McDermotts made what felt big feat a very easy endeavor. Within 4 weeks, Juan Ignacio helped us plan a 10-day, 3-city tour in Argentina, and we could not have had a better experience.

From mountain biking to airport pick up and drop off, everything was planned to perfection with top notch guides and earlier-than-on-time time pick up.
. Highlights included:
- Mountain bike ride and lake sailing in Bariloche- Villa Angostura with Facundo and his brother Nico
- Kayak and lunch at Estancia Bonanza in El Chalten
- Amazing views and scenery
- Bike ride in Buenos Aires
- 5 flights- all on time or early, 10 airport transfers- all private, 3 hotels- all 4 star, 8 excursions w/ meals

I would go this route again with future trip planning. All you need to do is let go and show up!

Hotel Reviews
Chalten Suites Hotel
El Chalten

Great location, lovely staff, awesome room with some expectations. Laundry service option was great!

Authenticity & Character
Great views, very lodgy, nice staff.
Location
Perfect location to everything we needed in El Chalten. Everything was in walking distance, and it’s close to a bustling cafe that had live music.
Staff
Very helpful and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean, great laundry service option, good breakfast. Could use greens on windows given no a/c.
CasaSur Palermo Hotel
Buenos Aires
Authenticity & Character
Modern in answer area of the city.
Location
Great location, walking distance to restaurants and shopping areas.
Staff
Attentive staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Good breakfast. some of the remodel looked half finished, particularly in the bathroom, which made it feel like you were a construction zone. Unsure if that’s the intended style.
Cacique Inacayal Lake Hotel & Spa
San Carlos de Bariloche

Great staff, beautiful hotel with a lot of potential, but it needs some repair and updates. Needs screens on the windows given no need to open windows at night.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful and close to the lake, stunning view, love the overall vibe if the hotel.
Location
Close to downtown San Carlos
Staff
Exceptional staff. Very helpful. 5 star.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean but areas in need of repair. Needs screens on windows for non a/c rooms. Hotelnis gorgeous with some TLC needed.
Cassa Lepage Art Hotel Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

Gorgeous, modern, comfortable bed.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the art theme of this hotel. Stunning and well done. Great story of the building tied to the architecture and the artwork.
Location
Close to Adam Telmo and plaza Mayor. Close to cafes and restaurants. Love the proximity to the older part of the city- walking distance to many things.
Staff
Friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean, very comfortable bed, large bathroom and overall space. The room had a little hallway with a solarium. We really loved this room. Breakfast was great in a beautiful setting.
Activity Reviews
Mountain biking by Arrayanes Forest followed by a boat trip on Nahuel Huapi Lake
Mountain biking by Arrayanes Forest followed by a boat trip on Nahuel Huapi Lake
Bariloche

A ride to Villa Angostura- a smaller town north of San Carlos. This was one or favorite experiences with Facundo and Nico. We mountain biked with Facundo in the Arrayanes Forest- a forest of sacred trees native to the region. We also took a boat ride on the lake Nuahel Huapi. This was physically challenging at the beginning and we finished a relaxing sail I the afternoon with a home cooked meal prepared Nico.

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Bicycle tour of Palermo and Recoleta
Bicycle tour of Palermo and Recoleta
Buenos Aires

We loved our guide Ricky. We enjoyed the dozing bike ride while seeing the city. We had mate in the park and so the Recoleta cemetery. We had an excellent lunch with traditional cuisine- stews and empanada.

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Tour of Bariloche city, visit Campanario Hill and a short trek
Tour of Bariloche city, visit Campanario Hill and a short trek
Bariloche

This was fun and relaxing- we took a chair lift ride to see the beautiful views of the lake area. We went to Patagonia brewery, where we enjoyed drinks and lunch. We dipped our toes in cold glacier lake water. We had a private driver.

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Kayaking on Rio Las Vueltas
Kayaking on Rio Las Vueltas
El Chaltén

Great experience. We would liked this to be more difficult but we enjoyed it overall.

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Local specialist: Juan Ignacio Pissareff
Juan Ignacio
Juan Ignacio Pissareff
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Jan 31, 2024

Hola Erica and John,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It's been a pleasure for me and all the Mac Dermott's family working with you and get the best experience visiting our home country.
We really enjoyed organizing your trip, and I'm so glad I got to meet you here in Buenos Aires, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
All the best,
Juan Ignacio.