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BA & Patagonia Highlights / 18 days

from US$ 3590 Staying 4* Hotels
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Highlights

  • Buenos Aires
  • Bariloche, Patagonia
  • San Martin de los Andes
  • El Calafate "Glaciers"
  • Ushuaia "End of the World"
  • 7 Lakes Route
  • Volcano Lanin
  • Private Transfers & Tours

Itinerary / 100% Flexible

Day 1 - Reception at EZE airport and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon: Private Buenos Aires City Tour

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.

Afternoon: 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 2 - 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 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 - Flight to San Martin de los Andes (SMA) / Airport pick up and transfer to hotel - Day at Leisure

In the Morning, you will be transfer in private service to airport to take your flight to San Martin de los Andes, Patagonia, where your guide will be waiting for you to transfer (private service) to your hotel.

For many visitors, San Martín de los Andes, whose name pays tribute to the Liberator of the Nation, is one of the most dazzling and emblematic Andean cities in Argentinian Patagonia. Its particular architecture composed of stone and wood, its varied cultural offer, its people and its sceneries make it one of the most popular destinations for those who wish to have a well-deserved vacation. Resting on the shores of Lake Lácar and surrounded by the majesty of the Lanín National Park, beautiful San Martín de los Andes has so many attractions during the four seasons that visitors wish to remain here for good. Thousands of tourists come to the city in the summer to enjoy countless recreational activities including mountain biking, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, climbing and, trout and salmon fly-fishing and of course play Golf.

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Day 5 - Volcano Lanin & Lake Huechulafquen Tour

One of the most visited National Park Lanin characteristics leads to the very base of the eponymous volcano. Bordering the Chimehuin River, one of the best known in the world as a place of style fly trout fishing (fly casting), his striking is reached the park's largest lake, Huechulafquen, crossing it over its entire length, with its blue waters and waves.

Before reaching the lake we will visit Junin de los Andes, to tour the center with its church and craft ride, taking a first contact with the Mapuche cultural wealth.

After a free for lunch and head to the beaches of Lake Huechulafquen, watching the breathtaking view of the Lanin Volcano, 3776 meters long. high, and its summit is always snow. Also visit the Paimún lake green waters suitable for swimming because they are not as cold. After returning to San Martín observing the Mapuche communities and can meet their houses and lands.

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Day 6 - Day at Leisure "San Martin de los Andes"

We suggest alternative tours like:
• Birdwatching
• Volcano Lanin Tour
• Trekking
• Biking Tours
• Horse Riding
• Fishing Adventures
• Golf Round

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Day 7 - Bariloche by the "7 Lakes Route Tour"

Early morning departure from San Martin de los Andes, the emblematic Route 40, traveling 115 km. lush forest, streams of clear water and Machonico, Falkner, Villarino, Escondido, Correntoso, Espejo and Nahuel Huapi lakes.

Arrived at noon to Villa la Angostura this beautiful holiday village, its ports, Residence Messidor, its gardens tour. Then we will leave from Villa la Angostura to San Carlos de Bariloche, all the way along the big lake Nahuel Huapi. Already in Bariloche visit the Civic Centre, the harbor, and have free time to walk around the city.

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Day 8 - Day at Leisure Bariloche - Optional Activities

We suggest alternative tours like:

• Circuito Chico & Cerro Campanario Tour
• Biking Tours
• Fishing Adventures
• Extra Golf Round
• Horse Riding
• Trekking adventure
• Canopy
• Enchanted Valley Tour

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Day 9 - The Unique Arrayanes Forest & Island Victoria Nautical Excursion

From Pañuelo Harbor (at km. 25 of Bustillo Av.) we sail one hour North West wards through Lake Nahuel Huapi to Arrayanes Harbor. This port is located on Quetrihue Peninsula on Los Arrayanes National Park. These native trees (ArrayÃn, Luma apiculata) which are related to the Australian eucalyptus, are generally found as isolated bushes, forming in this ocation a unique tall and old forest of many trees. These trees have cinnamon color bark, white small flowers that bloom in summer and an eatable black fruit. Here we have about 45 minutes to walk inside the forest (always on the marked path) before taking the boat to Victoria Island. Once on the island (lunch time if we took the wwhole day tour) there are two options to have a fast and simple lunch: by the lake or at the top of the Mount Bellavista to which we get by a short chairlift. Next we can take the guided walk into the ancient pine forest, which has been planted at the beginning of twentieth century as timber, preserved nowadays as a tourist attractive. We sail back to Pañuelo harbor sailing for about half an hour and then driving back to Bariloche.

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Day 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - Day at Leisure "El Calafate" / Alternative Tours available

We suggest the following Tour "Full Day Navigation Tour Estancia Cristina"

 

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 13 - Flight to "Ushuaia" (USH) / 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 "Ushuaia", on  your arrival you will be transfer in private service to your hotel.

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, on the shores of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial Mounts. It is the capital of the Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and Southern Atlantic Islands Province, and its superlative location allows you to enjoy sea, mountains and forests at the same time. Besides, it is a great place for shopping: the whole island is a tax free zone, thus you can find lots of imported goods along with regional products.

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Day 14 - Ushuaia National Park Private Tour & Beagle Channel Sailing Tour

In the Morning you will enjoy the Ushuaia National Park Tour: By means of this excursion, we will get to know and enjoy the Subantarctic Forest scenery, located on the coastline of the Beagle Channel, in the Southwest of the province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands. We will depart from the hotels to the End of the World (Fin del Mundo) Train Station, where you can choose to link this ride with a visit to the park on the Southern Fuegian Railway (Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino).

We will wait for you at the Ensenada junction to visit the Ensenada Bay, where you will get an excellent view of Navarino and Hoste Islands, on the Chilean side of the Archipelago, and of Redonda Island. Then we will move on to Roca Lake after a short break at the “Little House in the Forest” (“Casita del Bosque”), where it will be possible to have local coffee and cakes. We will continue with our ride and then stop at one of the “beaver dams” to watch some of those animals in that area. We will finish our visit to the park at Lapataia Bay, where National Route 3 ends, and it is also the South and West boundaries junction.

In the Afternoon, The Beagle Channel Sailing Tour: We will depart from the tourist pier to sail across the Beagle Chanel, while watching the Argentine coastline and the Navarino Island (Chile) on the opposite side. We will arrive at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, a symbol of Ushuaia. On our way back, we will pass by some small islands; sea lions can be appreciated in one of them and a wide variety of birds in the other. Arrival at Ushuaia.  The Beagle Channel Navigation Tour starts at Ushuaia’s tourist port. There you will embark on a catamaran to sail across Ushuaia Bay. As the boat moves away from the coast, enjoy amazing views of the city’s landmarks and the mountains that surround the island, such as Montes Olivia, Cinco Hermanos, los Montes Escarpados, as well as estancias Fique and Túnel and the Encajondado River. A few minutes later, heading southwest, this guided maritime tour will turn into the Beagle Channel, until it reaches Isla de los Cormoranes,home to the marine bird typical to this zone. Observe them hunting fish by diving into the water, before continuing your navigation to Isla de Lobos. Here you will get so see these amazing animals up close from a number of angles, and learn more about the habits of this colony of sea lions. Finally, this maritime excursion will continue through the Beagle Channel to reach one of the most representative symbols of adventure travel: the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, which in French means ‘enlighteners’ or ‘scouts’. This lighthouse is also known, incorrectly, as the Lighthouse at the End of the World: a reference to Jules Verne’s novel.

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Day 15 - Free day at Leisure Ushuaia / Optional Tours & Activities

Day at Leisure to relax or to enjoy other Tours & Activities in Ushuaia (not included).

• Fuegian Andes Full day Tour
• Lakes of Road 4x4
• Golf Round Ushuaia Golf Course
• Trekking experience

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Day 16 - 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 17 - 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 18 - 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:
• 5 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• All Private Airport Transfers
• Buenos Aires Private City Tour
• Full Day "Gaucho Ranch at Estancia"
• Tigre Delta Private Day Tour
• Tango Show with private Transfers in/out
• All private Airport Transfers

San Martin de los Andes "Patagonia":
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• Volcano Lanin & Lake Huechulafquen Tour
• All private Airport Transfers
• Private Land Trasnfer to Bariloche by “7 Lakes Route Tour” (250 km)

Bariloche "Patagonia":
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• The Unique Arrayanes Forest & Island Victoria Nautical Excursion
• All private Transfers
• Permanent Assistance & Coordination during your trip.

 El Calafate
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• Perito Moreno Glacier & National Park Private Tour
• Safari Boat Perito Moreno Glacier
• National Park Entrances
• All Land Transfers

 Ushuaia
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• National Park Ushuaia Private Tour
• The Beagle Channel Navigation Tour
• 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)
• Hotel Patagonia Plaza San Martin de los Andes 4* (double room)
• Cacique Inacayal Bariloche 4* (double room)
• Design Suites El Calafate 4* (double room)
• Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel 4* (double room)

 

 

$  3990,00.-
$  3590,00.-

Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars) - Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / U$ 660,00 per person (estimated rates - to be quote)


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Rates staying "Hotels Option II"
• Sofitel Hotel Buenos Aires 5* (superior room)
• Antares Patagonia Suites San Martin de los Andes  5* (Suite superior room)
• LLao LLao Resort Golf & Spa 5* (lake view room)
• Posada Los Alamos El Calafate 5* (double room)
• Los Cauquenes Ushuaia Resort & Spa  5* (double room)

 

 

$  5490,00.-
$  4990,00.-

Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars)- Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / U$ 660,00 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
Patagonia Plaza Hotel San Marti
Cacique Inacayal Hotel Bariloche
Design Suites El Calafate
Los Acebos Hotel Ushuaia

Hotels Option II

Sofitel Hotel Buenos Aires
Antares Patagonia Suites San Martin de los Andes
LLao LLao Golf & Spa Resort Bariloche
Posada Los Alamos El Calafate
Los Cauquenes Resort Ushuaia