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Buenos Aires & The Glaciers / 10 days

from US$ 1990 Staying 4* Hotels
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Highlights

  • Buenos Aires
  • El Calafate
  • Tango Show
  • City Tour
  • Tigre Delta Sightseeing
  • Estancia  Cristina El Calafate
  • Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Upsala Glacier

Itinerary / 100% Flexible

Day 1 - Reception at EZE airport and transfer to Hotel. Day at Leisure

Buenos Aires is an elegant and the busiest city in South America which represents the Argentine essence. In spite of its modern constructions and dynamic activity, it has managed to preserve old traditions and charming corners. Visitors are fascinated by its environment, the individuality of each of its neighbourhoods, the cordiality of its people, and its wide selection of cultural and commercial opportunities. Buenos Aires, surrounded by Argentina's splendid countryside, is the great cosmopolitan doorway to South America.

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Day 2 - Buenos Aires City Tour

The tour visits the most important spots in the spectacular city of Buenos Aires. At the first stop you will discover the history of “May
Square”, the site of the most important historical events and where their protagonists made history since its foundation where you
can see its surroundings, the most emblematic buildings, and learn all about them. Then enjoy May Avenue and wonder in awe at the
oldest residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires: San Telmo. Walk along its cobble-stoned streets and discover its antiques shops
and picturesque buildings. Live and feel the original Tango in the neighborhood of La Boca: walk along “Caminito Street” and enjoy the dancers and souvenir shops. See the mythical Boca Juniors soccer stadium. Contemplate the modernization of the city whilst traveling along “Madero Port” and its exclusive docks, full of excellent restaurants and large office buildings. Pass through the Retiro neighborhood
and move on to see Palermo and its most exclusive residential area before finally arriving at Recoleta. Once there, discover the final resting place of Eva Peron, “Evita” and wander through Recoleta Cemetery where she is to be found.

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Day 3 - Tigre Delta & San Isidro Day Trip

To start the tour you will be taken to San Isidro where you will visit the town’s historical centre. Later the tour continues to the port in
Tigre, where you will board the launch and navigate the best and most serene channels and streams of the Delta. After that you will
enjoy a full yet exquisite lunch at ‘Villa Julia’ restaurant, located in front of the river. At the end of the lunch you will visit the Puerto de
Frutos where you can walk the market and other areas of Tigre.

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Day 4 - Day at Leisure / Alternative Tours & Activities

Today you will have the day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires or to enjoy an optional Tour & Acitivities.

You can check our optional Tours & Activities click here

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Day 5 - Flight to "El Calafate" (FTE) / Airport pick up and transfer to hotel - Day at Leisure

In the Morning we will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you in private service to the airport to take your flight to "El Calafate", on  your arrival you will be transfer in private service to your hotel.

El Calafate, declared national capital of the glaciers, is the starting point to visit this region. Settled on the southern shore of Lago Argentino, Santa Cruz, it has the ideal tourist facilities, joining the natural environment with all the necessary comfort for a pleasant stay.Los Glaciares National Park is located in the area known as Austral Andes in Argentina, by his magnificent natural beauty, it constitutes a wonder in the world, and was declared "World Heritage" by UNESCO in 1981.

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Day 6 - Perito Moreno Tour & National Park with Safari Boat Adventure

After breakfast, we will start our guided tour along Route 11 towards Los Glaciares National Park. We will pass by the edge of the main body of Argentino Lake and move on towards the branch called Rico. We will stop at the entrance of the National Park in order to pay the admission fee and, once inside the park, we will go to “Curva de los Suspiros” (“Curve of Sighs”), where we will get off the vehicle in order to see the Perito Moreno Glacier for the first time. Further on, we will stop at the Muelle Bajo las Sombras (Pier Under the Shadows) so that those who are willing to go sailing can get closer to the southern wall of the Glacier (optional). Then we will move on to the front catwalks of the glacier, where we will watch it from different balconies and enjoy our free time by appreciating the various detachments.
Return to El Calafate.

Safari by Boat: Within the Los Glaciares National Park, you will enjoy a boat ride, navigating along the northern face of the Perito Moreno glacier. This boat excursion is optional and is not included in the full day tour price. Passengers are not obliged to take the glacier boat excursion but instead can wait in the National Park’s cafeteria.

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Day 7 - Full Day Navigation Tour "Estancia Cristina" / Upsala Glacier

After breakfast, we will start our tour along Route 11 towards Punta Bandera Port, where we will get on a catamaran to sail among the icebergs through the Northern Branch and the Upsala Branch, towards the homonymous glacier.  The tour continues along the Cristina Branch. Then we will disembark at a small pier located 800m away from Cristina Country Estate, a unique place for adventure activities.

Here the group will be split up according to the activity they choose to carry out:

Option "Classic Tour"
Upsala Glacier+ Estancia Cristina + Museum + historic visit and tour

Boarding and departure at Punta Bandera (NPC) at 8.15 am in a modern and comfortable ship.
Sailing among icebergs and stunning scenery overlooking the western front of the Upsala Glacier and then across Cristina Channel up to the disembarking area at the Country Estate.
Arrival at Cristina Cristina Country Estate at 11:30 am.
6-hour stay at the Country Estate.
Guided tour to Costumbrista Museum (former Shearing Shed).
Guided hike to Caterina River and the Chapel, and walk around the buildings of the Country Estate.
Return to the ship at 5.30 pm. Arrival at Punta Bandera Port at about 7.00 pm.

Option "Discovery Tour"
Upsala Glacier + Estancia Cristina +4x4 Upsala Viewpoint + Museum

Boarding and departure at Punta Bandera (NPC) at 8.15 am in a modern and comfortable ship.
Sailing among icebergs and stunning scenery overlooking the western front of the Upsala Glacier and then across Cristina Channel up to the disembarking area at the Country Estate.
Arrival at Cristina Cristina Country Estate at about 11:30 am.
6-hour stay at the Country Estate.
Guided tour to Costumbrista Museum (former Shearing Shed).
Climbing by ATVs, travelling 9.5 km through mountain trails. Arrival at the Continental Ice Sheet shelter. 30-minute walk on land eroded by the glaciers. Privileged view of the Eastern front of the Upsala Glacier, Guillermo Lake, Southern Patagonian Ice Sheet and the Andes Mountain Range.
Return to the buildings of the Country Estate and boarding at 5.30 pm. Arrival at Punta Bandera Port at about 7.00 pm.

Option "Trekking Gully of Fossils Tour" (Cañadón de los Fósiles):
Upsala Glacier + 4x4+ Trekking Cañadon de los Fosiles+ Estancia Cristina

Boarding and departure at Punta Bandera (NPC) at 8.15 am in a modern and comfortable ship. It is recommended to be fit.
Sailing among icebergs and stunning scenery overlooking the western front of the Upsala Glacier and then across Cristina Channel up to the disembarking area at the Country Estate.
Arrival at Cristina Cristina Country Estate at 11 am.
6-hour stay at the Country Estate.

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Day 8 - Flight to Buenos Aires / In the evening: Dinner Tango Show

In the morning: You will be land transfer in private service at the airport to Flight to Buenos Aires. Once you receive to Buenos Aires you will be transfer in private service to your Hotel in Buenos Aires.

In the evening you will enjoy a tango show service with very special characteristics in order to delight the audience of all nationalities in the best area of Buenos Aires, wich is a protagonist of the magic of this place.

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Day 9 - Gaucho Ranch Day at Estancia

Experience a traditional  'fiesta gaucho' (gaucho party) on this full day excursion to the Argentine countryside.

Visit the Argentinian gauchos, who live on the open plains at Estancia Don Silvano, a traditional ranch that will host you for a day of activities.

Enjoy a barbecue lunch with wine and mate, horseback riding, trick horse demonstrations and dancing. Learn about life on a ranch on the Argentinian pampas from your guide and hosts, with round-trip transportation from your Buenos Aires hotel.

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Day 10 - Transfer to Airport and Flight Back Home.

On your last day we can guide you back to the airport or in case you want to experience more, we will be excited to inform you about all the possibilities!.

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Program Includes

Buenos Aires:
• 6 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• Buenos Aires Private City Tour
• Tigre Delta Private Day Tour
• Tango Show with private Transfers in/out
• Full Day "Gaucho Ranch at Estancia" (all included)
• All private Airport Transfers
• Permament assistance during your Trip

 

 El Calafate
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• Perito Moreno Glacier & National Park Private Tour
• Safari Boat Perito Moreno Glacier
• Estancia Cristina Full Day Classic Expedition
• National Park Entrances
• All Land Transfers

 


 Not Included:
• International Flights
• Items not described in the itinerary
• Tips ( we suggest to tip waiters / drivers / guides)

 

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Rates staying "Hotels Option I"
• Dazzler Tower Palermo / Recoleta  4* (classic room)
• Design Suites El Calafate 4* (double room)

 

 

$  2290,00.-
$  1990,00.-

Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars) - Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / U$ 320,00 per person (estimated rates - to be quote)

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Rates staying "Hotels Option II"
• Sofitel Hotel Buenos Aires 5* (superior room)
• Posada Los Alamos El Calafate 5* (double room)

 

$  2790,00.-
$  2590,00.-

Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars)- Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / U$ 320,00 per person (estimated rates - to be quote)
 

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Exact Rates may vary according specific dates of your trip and number of participants.
We will be happy to quote your trip!

Hotels Option I

Dazzler Tower Palermo Buenos Aires
Design Suites El Calafate

Hotels Option II

Sofitel Hotel Buenos Aires
Posada Los Alamos El Calafate