Argentine Alps: South America

Forbes FYI, March 2005 Summary

Thomas Jackson details a custom multisport journey across Argentina arranged by Blue Parallel, from Buenos Aires to Bariloche in northern Patagonia. He highlights founder Emmanuel Burgio’s personalized planning process, blending rugged Patagonian adventures (rock rappelling, lake hiking) with luxury hotel stays, private sommelier tastings, and private Argentine chefs.

Key Quotes

“Arranging a trip to Peru, Argentina or Brazil with the travel company Blue Parallel is not as simple as choosing a catalog itinerary and plonking down your platinum card: It's more like sitting down with an architect to discuss your dream house.”

“Emmanuel Burgio knows that his customers...want something that is very unique, very authentic, but has a level of amenities and comfort too.”

“The company kept us occupied with something fun and vaguely educational, from a nature walk on Victoria Island in Lake Nahuel Huapi to a tango show at the Esquina Gardel in BuenosAires, where we had the best seats in the house.”