| Itinerary
Day 1 Buenos Aires
Upon arrival, we are met and transferred to our hotel. Buenos
Aires is a European style and known as the Paris of South
America. This afternoon, we enjoy a City tour driving
along the 9 de Julio Avenue and visiting places of interest
such as Plaza de Mayo, Presidential House “Casa Rosada”,
the cathedral, the National Congress, the picturesque Boca
district, the Recoleta Cemetery, and the Colon Opera House.
Overnight at selected hotel. (D)
Day
2 Iguassu Falls
Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to
Iguassu. On arrival, reception and transfer to hotel. In the
afternoon, we visit the majestic Iguassu Falls, boasting
impressive views of one of South America’s most astonishing
natural attractions. Wrapped up in ideal scenery of tropical
rainforest, torrents of water crash with thunderous noise
creating a cascade of more than 240 feet high. It is included
in our tour the most spectacular fall Devil’s Throat,
on the Argentinean side. Overnight at selected hotel (B)
Day
3 Trelew
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport for
flight to Buenos Aires and connecting flight to Trelew,
a distribution centre for goods and services and a communication
knot that joins different regions of the province among them
and with the rest of the country. Upon arrival, transfer to
Puerto Madryn, a starting point to visit interesting
sites that are unique in the world. Overnight at selected
hotel. (B)
Day
4 Peninsula Valdes
Full day excursion to explore Peninsula Valdez, a geographical
accident resembling an island attached to the continent by
a narrow part, which is only 35 Km. wide, named Istmo (isthmus)
Ameghino. We visit Caleta Valdes, the habitat of the sea
elephants, Punta Delgada, and Puerto Piramide,
where we find a Sea Lion Rockery. Return to our hotel
(From July to December there is an optional boat excursion
from Puerto Piramide to meet the whales). Overnight at
selected hotel (B)
Day
5 Ushuaia
Early departure to Punta Tombo to admire a magnificent
colony of half a million Magellan Penguins, charming
animals coming year after year. They are named after Ferdinand
Magellan who spotted them during his expedition to South America.
Transfer to Trelew airport for flight to Ushuaia. On
arrival, reception and transfer to hotel. Overnight at
selected hotel. (B)
Day
6 Ushuaia
Morning tour of Tierra del Fuego, visiting Rio Pipo,
Monte Susana, Canadon del Toro, Roca Lake, and a brief-stop
to see the “Wood House”. Then, we continue
with a boat excursion to the Tierra del Fuego National
Park; we board a catamaran for a cruise towards
the east, crossing Lapataia and Ensenada, passing Redonda,
Estorbo Islands, and continuing along the Beagle
Channel as far as the Bridges Islands group (Pajaros and
Lobos Islands). Turning at Les Eclaireurs lighthouse,
we return to the port via Ushuaia Bay. Overnight at selected
hotel. (B,L)
Day
7 El Calafate
Early afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to El
Calafate, the gateway to the majestic world of glaciers.
On arrival, reception and transfer to hotel. El Calafate (350
Km). Overnight at selected hotel, (B).
Day
8 El Calafate
Full day excursion to Onelli Bay, where Bolado,
Onelli, and Agassiz Glaciers come together to make a natural
amphitheater. We will depart from Port Bandera by Upsala
Explorer, a 75 passenger boat, and start our cruise along
the green waters of Lake Argentino, among the blue
icebergs until reaching the remote Upsala Glacier.
Later, we arrive on the shores of Estancia Cristina,
where we continue with the adventure. We can choose from:
land expeditions in 4x4 trucks, horseback riding, or nature
walks. An Argentinean chef will prepare a Patagonian Grilled
Lamb and a delicious buffet of desserts for us. Return to
El Calafate. Overnight at selected hotel, (B,L)
Day
9 Perito Moreno Glacier
Today, we will enjoy another full day excursion to the magnificent
Perito Moreno Glacier about 30,000 years old. We will
border the southern arm of the Argentine Lake to get
to Los Glacieres National Park and reach the paths
of the Glacier. Optional boat for a short sail along Brazo
Rico to get closer to the ice walls. (1 hour). Return to El
Calafate. Overnight at selected hotel. (B,L)
Day
10 Buenos Aires
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos
Aires. This evening, we enjoy a Tango Show and
Dinner. Tango is still alive. A good way of penetrating its
spirit is visiting one of the restaurants that offer tango
shows, where we will enjoy the Tango’s sensual magnetism
taken to the stage. Overnight at selected hotel. (B,D)
Day
11 Departure
Day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires on your own.
Evening transfer to the airport for flight back to USA.
Meal
Code: B:
Breakfast L: Lunch
D:
Dinner
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