A great combination of amazing landscapes: the astonishing beauty of the Perito Moreno and Upsala Glaciers, the magic of Ushuaia, the city at the end of the world, the spectacular Iguazú Falls and the splendorous charm of Buenos Aires.
Day 1
Buenos Aires
Upon arrival to Buenos Aires you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour visiting the most interesting places in Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo (May square), Casa Rosada (Government ‘Pink’ House), the Cabildo (Old Town Hall), the Metropolitan Cathedral, Mayo Avenue, the Congress Palace, Colon theatre, la Boca and Palermo neighborhoods, the Planetarium and La Recoleta, with its famous cemetery.
In the evening, a tango show and dinner at ‘La Ventana’, where you will enjoy the sensual magnetism of tango performed by some of the best tango dancers, singers and musicians of Buenos Aires. Return to hotel.
Day 2
Buenos Aires
Breakfast in the morning. Today you have a day of leisure to explore the city on your own or take one of the numerous day trips available (Additional fees may be required). Visit ‘Avenida Florida’ to find some shopping bargains, be sure check-out the Galerias Pacifica! Other suggestions include visiting a working estancia outside the city, a day trip to Montevideo or Colonia, or any number of specialized day tours of Buenos Aires. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls
Breakfast in the morning. You’ll be met at the hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu. Upon arrival you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 4
Iguazu Falls
After breakfast you’ll enjoy a half day excursion to the Argentinean side of the Iguazú Falls, located within the Iguazú National Park, one of the first protected areas in South America. The falls were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. From the visitor’s center we will take an open train and make the 15 minute journey up to ‘Cataratas Station’. From there we will enjoy a walk on the paths and lookouts of the upper and lower footbridges, closely admiring the imposing 275 different waterfalls, which precipitate to the river from a height of 70 meters (230 feet) and also the amazing variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies. Then you will take the train on to “Garganta Station’ and from there you will descend, walking, 1200 meters (half a mile) to the Devil’s Throat balcony to share one of the greatest shows on earth. Optional: take a short boat ride to the base of the falls to view them from an unbelievable perspective (additional fee). Return by train to the visitor’s center and then on to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5
Iguazu Falls - Ushuaia
Breakfast in the morning. You have the morning at your leisure. Lounge by the pool, take advantage of the hotel’s spa services, or, take a panoramic tour of the Brazilian side of the falls (visa’s may be required and additional fees apply). In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Ushuaia. Upon arrival in Ushuaia you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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6
Ushuaia
After a morning breakfast, depart to Tierra del Fuego National Park, located 12 km (7.5 miles) from the
city. It preserves typical species of the Andean-Patagonian forest such as firebushes, beech trees, ñires, fox leafed barberries and flowers, spread over an area of 63000 hectares (155,500 acres). The highlight of the park is Lapataia Bay, the southernmost tip of the continent, with a wonderful view of the Beagle Channel. Here, the old inhabitants of the area have left their testimony in the ‘concheros’, incredible archeological deposits. Enjoy lunch at Patagonia Mia Restaurant. After you eat you will spend the afternoon sailing the Beagle Channel: from the Ushuaia Bay where we will be able to see the southernmost city in the world to finally arrive to the small key where the famous Les Eclaireurs lighthouse is located. On the way back, we will pass the sea lions and bird’s islands. Return to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 Ushuaia
Morning breakfast. Enjoy a day at leisure for optional tours: we recommend full day excursion to Escondido and Fagnano Lakes, crossing the Andes Range and passing by Paso Garibaldi for a magnificent view of the lakes. The shore of Escondido Lake is the perfect place to get in touch with this quite beautiful expression of pristine nature, enriched by the enchanting lenga, coihue and ñire woods that ‘get dressed’ in different colors for each season. Enjoy a nice lunch and return to the hotel (additional fees apply). Overnight at hotel.
Day 8
Ushuaia - El Calafate
After breakfast, you’ll be met and transferred to the airport for your flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9
El Calafate
Enjoy your morning breakfast. Afterwards you will begin an overland trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the largest active continental glaciers in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, because of its breathtaking beauty and its unusual behavior. Lunch is included. Return to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10
El Calafate
After breakfast, departure from the hotel towards Puerto Bandera, 60 km from town, to board a catamaran to enjoy a full day lake excursion to Upsala Glacier and Onelli Bay, cruising among hundreds of icebergs that have detached the glaciers. Upsala is the largest continental glacier in the Southern Hemisphere. The height of its walls varies between 60 to 80 meters (190 and 260 feet) and it has an area of 595 kkm2 (230 sq. miles). Enjoy a local lunch. Return to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11
El Calafate - Buenos Aires
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Buenos Aires.
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Package includes:
- Two nights hotel in Buenos Aires: De las Americas
- Guided City Tour of Buenos Aires
- Tango Show & Dinner at La Ventana
- Two nights hotel in Iguazu Falls: Cataratas Hotel
- Tour of Argentina Falls & Devil's Throat
- Three nights hotel in Ushuaia: Ushuaia Hotel
- Tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Sailing cruise if beagle Channel
- Three nights hotel in El Calafate: Posta Sur Hotel
- Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
- Upsala, Onelli, and Spegazzini Glaciers Tour
- Hotel & airport transfers throughout
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Hotel tax & servivce fees
- Park entrance fees
- Twenty-four hour local assistance
- English speaking guide service
Not included:
- International or domestic airfare
- Tips & gratuities
- Beverages during meals
- Incidentals: phone calls, laundry service, etc.
- Travel insurance (highly recommmended)
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