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Irupe Lodge

In the Ibera, this is the newest option and the only Lodge style accommodation. With 9 rooms we guarantee personalized attention and we have a fantastic and certainly unique location right at the beginning of Colonia Pellegrini and right at the lakeside. All rooms, restaurant, deck-gallery, pool, living room... from any place of the lodge you can see the lake. The lodge is considered to be 4*.

This is the only accommodation that always includes cultural excursions to get to know the gauchos and their families as they consider Corrientes' culture just as exceptional as its wildlife. They know from the guests' feedbacks that the days with the gaucho families are really heart touching and even more impressive than the wildlife experience they have with every step (which is already brilliant by itself).

At Irupé Lodge, we offer 8 rooms and a family suite. All the rooms provide a unique view to the Ibera Lake and surprise with large spaces and combination of modern and rustic architecture. 4 Superior rooms with panoramic windows, integrated living-room, private bathroom with bathtub, individual balcony with view to the lake Ibera . The superior rooms are located in separate cabins and hidden in the naturally dense vegetation of our park. Warmly but modern designed spaces, comfort and especially privacy are the basis to make our guests feel like at home. 4 Standard rooms with panoramic windows towards lake Ibera and private bathroom. The standard rooms are located in the main building and have direct access to a large living area, library and open-air veranda – all of it with an impressive view to the lake. Our family suite in the main building is the perfect solution for families with up to three children. One bedroom with balcony and an enormous bedroom living room combination with a private bathroom is the ideal place to make you and your children feel at home.

Our swimming pool is nicely fitted into nature at 15 m from the lake shore. Having the siesta time in the water or in the shade under the mango tree, you will be able to watch numerous birds also enjoying water, fruits and flowers of our park of 15.000 square meters . 20 m of wooden bridge bring you from the main house directly to the lake Ibera where the capybara families play around and the alligators have their sunbaths. This is also the place where – day and night – the boat safaris start.

A park intern creek, small islands, beautiful exotic plants, wooden bridges and paths, banks to rest and hammocks in the shade make up a perfect paradise especially reserved for wildlife and for you as its visitor.

While enjoying delicious local cuisine in our open-air restaurant you can observe wildlife and listen to the sounds of the marsh . In winter time, a cosy corner with the chimney invites to taste a glass of famous Argentine wine or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere with a good book. Chimney corner, veranda and the shady benches under the trees of the park are also the favourite spots to take the traditional afternoon tea with local tea brands – grown and processed only 150 km from Irupé Lodge. An experience for all of your senses!

Basic Itinerary Posadas - Iberá - Posadas: 3 Nights Irupé Lodge

Day 1 Transfer by four wheel drive Posadas - Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, Irupé Lodge. Dinner and night Irupé Lodge.

Day 2 Boat Safari into the Wetlands to observe wildlife. Lunch. Short trekking to the monkey jungle, visit to the park museum followed by boat safari into other wetland area to observe wildlife and the sunset over Lake Iberá Dinner and night Irupé Lodge.

Day 3 Morning relax or optional activity. Lunch. Full day (3 pm to 11 pm) in the countryside with trekking or horse ride during sunset (or even under the stars). Observation of night active animals. Visit to small Estancias and learning about everyday life far off electricity and cars. Dinner at a gaucho family's home. Night Irupé Lodge.

Day 4 Transfer Colonia Carlos Pellegrini - Posadas by 4x4.

Prices per person in US$ from Oct. 1,2011 till Feb. 29, 2012:

Safari Experience Itinerary Posadas - Iberá - Posadas: 3 Nights Irupé Lodge

Day 1 Transfer by four wheel drive Posadas - Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, Irupé Lodge. Dinner and night Irupé Lodge.

Day 2 Boat Safari into the Wetlands to get face to face with the wildlife of the swamp; short walk through a virgin jungle to see the howler monkeys and then visit to the park museum. Lunch. Trekking or horse ride in the countryside during the afternoon and sunset (or even under the stars). Observation of night active animals. Visit to small Estancias and learning about everyday life far off electricity and cars. Dinner at a gaucho family's home. Night Irupé Lodge.

Day 3 Safari combination leaving Irupé Lodge by boat, investigating the channels south of the wetlands. After getting off the boat at a remote wooden bridge you will explore the a private nature reserve on horseback. The ride takes you along the lake, Caranday palm tree forests, reeds and natural jungles. Picnic break along the ride or barbecue at the manor of the estancia; fun games with the gauchos. Dinner and night Irupé Lodge.

Day 4 Transfer Colonia Carlos Pellegrini - Posadas by 4x4.

Prices per person in US$ from Oct. 1,2011 till Feb. 29, 2012:

Note:
" Order of the activities and the excursions may change due to weather conditions. On arrival, the exact itinerary of the excursions will be set with the guests.
" There are two daily flights from Bs As to Posadas. We recommend the morning flight to appreciate wildlife and birds guests can observe on the drive along the dirt roads.
" Four wheel drives are modern double cabin pick-ups with AC and drinks.

Included: Nights with breakfast, full board, all mentioned transfers, activities, partly local guides, English speaking guides excursions day 2 and 3, Spanish speaking drivers, attention Irupé Lodge in English/Spanish.

Not included: Lunch day 1 and 4, drinks at Irupé Lodge, tips.

Additional for English speaking Driver - Guide per day: USD 100.
Recommended for day 1 or for a long drive such as Irupé Lodge / Iguazú for example.
There are English speaking guides included for the excursions but not for the transfers. From Posadas the transfer takes between 3 and 4.5 hours, depending on the dirt track conditions. Along the drive you can observe many species of birds and other animals. From the Ibera to Iguazu it's a 7 hours drive and usually the guests want to stop at the Jesuitical Ruins of San Ignacio (UNESCO), so it takes all day. For this long transfer, an English speaking guide is highly recommended..

Option private transfer Pellegrini - Iguazú (Arg. side) by 4x4/car including 1 stop with visit along the road (Jesuit mission, orchid farm, yerba mate factory or semi precious stone mines). Additional cost per car (1 to 4 People): USD 296

Day 1 Transfer Posadas - Pellegrini Irupé Lodge by 4x4. Check-in. Relax. Dinner and night Irupé Lodge.

Day 2 Boat Safari into the Wetlands to get face to face with the wildlife of the swamp; short walk through a virgin jungle to see the howler monkeys and then visit to the park museum. Lunch. Trekking or horse ride in the countryside during the afternoon and sunset (or even under the stars). Observation of night active animals. Visit to small Estancias and learning about everyday life far off electricity and cars. Dinner at a gaucho family's home. Night Irupé Lodge.

Day 3 Safari combination leaving Irupé Lodge by boat, investigating the channels south of the wetlands. After getting off the boat at a remote wooden bridge you will explore the a private nature reserve on horseback. The ride takes you along the lake, Caranday palm tree forests, reeds and natural jungles. Picnic break along the ride or barbecue at the manor of the estancia; fun games with the gauchos. Dinner and night Irupé Lodge.

Day 4 Breakfast. Transfer by four wheel drive / car Irupé Lodge - hotel Iguazú. Lunch not included. On the way there's time for one stop with visit (ex.: San Ignacio, orchid farm, Yerba Mate cooperative or semiprecious stone mine). Night hotel Iguazú.

Day 5 Breakfast. Private full day excursion to the Iguazú Falls Brazilian and Argentinean side. Trekking panorama trail, upper trail, lower trail and San Martin Island. Optional rafting under the falls. Lunch and dinner not included. Night hotel Iguazú.

Day 6 Breakfast. Private transfer to the airport IGR (Arg. side).

Note:
" Program may be booked beginning in Iguazú and ending in Posadas.
" Order of the activities and the excursions may change due to weather conditions. On arrival, the exact itinerary of the excursions will be set with the guests.
" Four wheel drives are modern double cabin pick-ups with AC and drinks.

Prices per person double occupancy in US$ from Oct. 1,2011 till Feb. 29, 2012:
with Sheraton falls view room = $1811
with Sheraton jungle view room = $1719
with La Cantera = $1565

Included: 5 nights with breakfast (Iguazú hotel of choice), Irupé Lodge in superior room, mentioned main meals, private transfer by car/four wheel drive, mentioned activities, drivers Spanish speaking, excursions Irupé Lodge English/Spanish, private English guide in Iguazú.

Not included: Lunch day 1, main meals days 4 to 6, entry fees, drinks and tips, optional activities.

Standard Room: Package rates based on superior room at Irupé Lodge; discount for reservations in standard room: USD 55 per person.

English guide: Additional for English speaking driver guide: USD 100 per day. (recommended for day 4 and maybe day 1)
There are English speaking guides included for the excursions but not for the transfers. From Posadas the transfer takes between 3 and 4.5 hours, depending on the dirt track conditions. Along the drive you can observe many species of birds and other animals. From the Ibera to Iguazu it's a 7 hours drive and usually the guests want to stop at the Jesuitical Ruins of San Ignacio (UNESCO), so it takes all day. For this long transfer, an English speaking guide is highly recommended..

Note: Please request quotations with other hotels.

Entry fees: For an additional USD 90 per person, we include all entry fees of day 4 and 5. The entry fees are today's rates and might change slightly

Day 1 Transfer Posadas - Colonia Carlos Pellegrini Irupé Lodge by 4x4. Check-in. Relax. Dinner and night Irupé Lodge.

Day 2 Boat Safari into the Wetlands to get face to face with the wildlife of the swamp; short walk through a virgin jungle to see the howler monkeys and then visit to the park museum. Lunch. Trekking or horse ride in the countryside during the afternoon and sunset (or even under the stars). Observation of night active animals. Visit to small Estancias and learning about everyday life far off electricity and cars. Dinner at a gaucho family's home. Night Irupé Lodge.

Day 3 Safari combination leaving Irupé Lodge by boat, investigating the channels south of the wetlands. After getting off the boat at a remote wooden bridge you will explore a private nature reserve on horseback. The ride takes you along the lake, Caranday palm tree forests, reeds and natural jungles. Picnic or barbecue at the manor of the estancia; fun games with the gauchos. Dinner and night Irupé Lodge.

Day 4 Transfer by 4x4 Colonia Carlos Pellegrini - Candelaria. Lunch at 120 year old Estancia. Guided visit to the 80 square kilometre large estancia with owner (by horseback, on foot, 4x4). Horse riding and observing the gauchos daily work. Dinner and night Estancia. Optional visit to the "Image and sound" show at the Jesuit Mission San Ignacio (duration including drive from / to estancia approx. 2 hours).

Day 5 Early in the morning you can observe the gauchos working with the cattle in the corrals just behind the manor. Private transfer by car / 4WD to Iguazú. Lunch not included. Along the way there is time for 2 stops with guided visits (Ruins of San Ignacio, Loreto or Santa Ana, private orchid collection, yerba mate factory, semi precious stone mine, birth house of Che Guevara, etc.). Arrival at Iguazú hotel at 6pm approx.

Day 6 Breakfast. Private full day excursion to the Iguazú Falls Brazilian and Argentinean side. Trekking panorama trail, upper trail, lower trail and San Martin Island. Optional rafting under the falls. Lunch and dinner not included. Night hotel Iguazú.

Day 7 Breakfast. Private transfer to the airport IGR (Arg. side).

Note:
" Program may be booked beginning in Iguazú and ending in Posadas.
" Order of the activities and the excursions may change due to weather conditions. On arrival, the exact itinerary of the excursions will be set with the guests.
" Four wheel drives are modern double cabin pick-ups with AC and drinks.
" Saturdays, the gaucho's work is reduced and on Sundays gauchos rest (if possible, visit the estancia on work days).

Prices per person double occupancy in US$ from Oct. 1,2011 till Feb. 29, 2012:
with Sheraton falls view room = $2026
with Sheraton jungle view room = $1934
with La Cantera = $1780

Included: Nights with breakfast, Irupé Lodge in superior room, full board Lodge and Estancia, drinks at the Estancia, all mentioned transfers, mentioned activities, partly local guides, Spanish speaking drivers, excursions Irupé Lodge in English/Spanish, attention Estancia English/French/Spanish, private English guides in Iguazú.

Not included: Lunch day 1, main meals from day 5 to 7, drinks at Irupé Lodge, entry fees, tips, optional activities.

Standard Room: Package rates based on superior room at Irupé Lodge; discount for reservations in standard room: USD 55 per person.

English guide: Additional for English speaking driver guide: USD 100 per day. (Recommended for day 5 and maybe day 1 and 4)
There are English speaking guides included for the excursions but not for the transfers. From Posadas the transfer takes between 3 and 4.5 hours, depending on the dirt track conditions. Along the drive you can observe many species of birds and other animals. From the Ibera to Iguazu it's a 7 hours drive and usually the guests want to stop at the Jesuitical Ruins of San Ignacio (UNESCO), so it takes all day. For this long transfer, an English speaking guide is highly recommended..

Note: Please request quotations with other hotels.

Entry fees: For an additional USD 90 per person, we include all entry fees of day 5 and 6. The entry fees are today's rates and might change slightly.

Day 1 Transfer Posadas - Pellegrini Irupé Lodge by 4x4. Check-in. Relax. Dinner and night Irupé Lodge.

Day 2 Boat Safari into the Wetlands to get face to face with the wildlife of the swamp; short walk through a virgin jungle to see the howler monkeys and then visit to the park museum. Lunch. Trekking or horse ride in the countryside during the afternoon and sunset (or even under the stars). Observation of night active animals. Visit to small Estancias and learning about everyday life far off electricity and cars. Dinner at a gaucho family's home. Night Irupé Lodge.

Day 3 Safari combination leaving Irupé Lodge by boat, investigating the channels south of the wetlands. After getting off the boat at a remote wooden bridge you will explore the a private nature reserve on horseback. The ride takes you along the lake, Caranday palm tree forests, reeds and natural jungles. Picnic break along the ride or barbecue at the manor of the estancia; fun games with the gauchos. Dinner and night Irupé Lodge.

Day 4 Breakfast. Transfer by four wheel drive / car Irupé Lodge - Colonia Paraiso, Moconá. On the way there's time for one stop with visit (ex.: San Ignacio or other ruin, yerba mate cooperative, natural essence farm,...). Lunch not included. Night at jungle lodge Moconá.

Day 5 Breakfast. Incredible boat adventure trip to the Moconá Falls. Guided walk with ranger through the biosphere reserve. Lunch picnic included. Dinner and night jungle lodge Moconá.

Day 6 Breakfast. Drive to Iguazú. On the way there's time for two stops with visits (ex.: Orchid farm, authentic village of the Guaraní natives, semiprecious stone mine). Lunch not included. Night hotel Iguazú.

Day 7 Breakfast. Private full day excursion to the Iguazú Falls Brazilian and Argentinean side. Trekking panorama trail, upper trail, lower trail and San Martin Island. Optional rafting under the falls. Lunch and dinner not included. Night hotel Iguazú.

Day 8 Breakfast. Private transfer to the airport IGR (Arg. side).

Prices per person double occupancy in US$ from Oct. 1,2011 till Feb. 29, 2012:
with Sheraton falls view room = $2470
with Sheraton jungle view room = $2379
with La Cantera = $2225

Included: Nights with breakfast (Iguazú hotel of choice), Irupé Lodge in superior room, mentioned main meals, private transfer by car/four wheel drive, mentioned activities, Spanish speaking drivers, excursions Irupé Lodge English/Spanish, attention Moconá Lodge English/Spanish private English guides in Iguazú.

Not included: Lunch day 1 and 4, main meals days 6 to 8, entry fees, drinks and tips, optional activities.

Standard Room: Package rates based on superior room at Irupé Lodge; discount for reservations in standard room: USD 60 per person.

English guide: Additional for English speaking driver guide: USD 100 per day. (recommended for day 4 and 6 and maybe day 1)
There are English speaking guides included for the excursions but not for the transfers. From Posadas the transfer takes between 3 and 4.5 hours, depending on the dirt track conditions. Along the drive you can observe many species of birds and other animals. From the Ibera to Iguazu it's a 7 hours drive and usually the guests want to stop at the Jesuitical Ruins of San Ignacio (UNESCO), so it takes all day. For this long transfer, an English speaking guide is highly recommended..

Note: Please request quotations with other hotels.

Entry fees: For an additional USD 110 per person, all entry fees of day 4, 5, 6 and 7 will be included. The entry fees are today's rates and might change slightly.

Prices per person double occupancy in US$ from Oct. 1,2011 till Feb. 29, 2012:
with Sheraton falls view room = $2470
with Sheraton jungle view room = $2379
with La Cantera = $2225