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Argentina and the Landscapes of the South
11 days / 10 nights
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival to Buenos Aires
Reception and transfer to the hotel.
Buenos Aires, Argentina's vibrant capital, is a city full of life, culture, and history reflected in every corner. A wonderful city where you can't miss strolling through its historic neighborhoods or sampling the delicious local cuisine. Accommodation.
Day 2
Buenos Aires
Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit the city of Buenos Aires. A traditional tour of the most important sites will give us an insight into the historical, architectural, and demographic characteristics of the multifaceted city of Buenos Aires.
We'll visit, among other points of interest: Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires Cathedral, San Telmo, 9 de Julio Avenue, Teatro Colón, the Obelisk, the La Boca neighborhood with its traditional Caminito street, Puerto Madero, Plaza San Martín, Recoleta Cemetery, and Palermo Woods. The tour ends with a descent at the obelisk.
Tango Show Dinner at night. Accommodation.
Day 3
Buenos Aires
Breakfast. Tigre Delta excursion, with navigation and transfers.
We will tour the northern residential area of Buenos Aires, including the towns of Vicente López, Olivos (the Presidential Residence), Martínez, and San Isidro, all the way to Tigre, along the Río de la Plata. Upon arrival in Tigre, we will travel to the port for a catamaran ride through the Paraná River Delta. We will return via the Pan-American Highway to Buenos Aires. Regular route: drop-off at the Obelisco. Overnight stay.
Day 4
Buenos Aires - El Calafate
Breakfast. Airport transfer. Flight to El Calafate. Reception and hotel transfers.
Depending on your arrival time, you can take the optional Balcones del Calafate tour. Duration: 3 hours. Departure at 15:XNUMX p.m. from the hotel.
From the Balcón, a stunning natural lookout point, you can enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the central body of Lake Argentino. The tour offers views of the Andes Mountains and the glacial accumulation zone, as well as views of Boca del Diablo (the narrowest part of the lake, heading toward the Upsala arm). If the weather is clear, we can see Mount Fitz Roy and Mount Torre in El Chaltén. We'll also have the opportunity to spot condors in flight.
Depending on the excursion you choose, a picnic lunch is included during the tour.
The trail takes us through landscapes that marvel at their varied high-altitude vegetation. We reach 1050 meters above sea level. There, the first stop is a natural lookout point where passengers enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the central body of Lake Argentino.
In the background, the imposing and unmissable setting of the Andes Mountains, and at times during the hike, there are views of the glacier accumulation zone, toward Boca del Diablo (the narrowest part of the lake, heading toward the Upsala arm). With the weather, it's even possible to see Mount Fitz Roy and Mount Torre in El Chaltén, and with a bit of luck, perhaps the condor, ruler of the Patagonian skies, will appear in its long glide. A unique spectacle. Follow the trail to the Laberinto de Piedras (Stone Labyrinth).
This is a Cretaceous formation dating back 85 million years. It was once a riverbed; today, we can find fossil remains that allow us to witness that ancient past. We had a snack at the Huyliche confectionery and from there began the descent down the northern slope of the hill to the Piedra de los Sombreros, curious iron concretions found only in four places in the world. After this journey to other eras of world history, we returned to El Calafate, always with our eyes on the ever-present Lago Argentino.
Accommodation.
Day 5
El Calafate
After breakfast, we will depart from El Calafate and after 85 km arrive at the Perito Moreno Glacier, formed some 30.000 years ago. The height of its frontal wall is 80 meters at its highest point, and its face covers a distance of 3 kilometers. It is the only glacier in the world that grows above water, separating the South Arm from the Rico Arm (both from Lake Argentino). The excursion consists of contemplating from land, through various angles and from increasingly closer viewpoints, the extraordinary spectacle of the glacier, eroded by Lake Argentino, and eventually observing the ice masses falling. Return to Calafate.
Next, the Nautical Safari will take place.
The excursion consists of a cruise across Lago Rico, allowing you to see the icebergs emerging from the ice walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Reaching the southern end of the Iceberg Channel, the boat will be positioned at a safe distance from the glacier wall, traversing its entire length and allowing you to view the calving events. Boarding will take place at the port located in Bajo de las Sombras Bay, approximately 6 km from the Glacier Viewpoint. This excursion will give us the opportunity to observe the impressive walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier and its continuous collapses into the waters of Lago Rico from a completely different perspective. This is a very interesting opportunity for photography and filming.
Accommodations
Day 6
El Calafate - El Chalten - El Calafate
After breakfast.
Today we will embark on a full-day activity, traveling to El Chalten. During the tour, we will stop in La Leona. Upon arrival, we will hike to Mirador de los Cóndores and Aguilas. Lunch will be served with a soft drink. We will then hike to Chorillo del Salto and return to our hotels in El Calafate.
Accommodation.
Day 7
El Calafate - Bariloche
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Bariloche.
* During the season there are direct flights between cities, outside of season there are connecting flights.
Reception and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Rest of the day free.
Day 8
Bariloche
Breakfast.
Today is a day to enjoy and we will get to know the first of the routes of this wonderful city: Circuito Chico
We'll depart from Bariloche along Lake Nahuel Huapi and arrive at Playa Bonita, from where we'll admire Huemul Island. We'll then reach the foot of Campanario Hill. We'll have the opportunity to take the chairlift (optional) to the summit, where we'll enjoy one of the most beautiful and fascinating views of the region. From there, we'll be able to observe Lakes Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno, El Trébol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, Mount Otto, Mount López, Mount Goye, and Mount Catedral, and the city of Bariloche. Continuing our journey, we'll reach the Llao Llao Peninsula, where we'll see the grand Llao Llao Hotel and the San Eduardo Chapel—architectural gems of the region—and Puerto Pañuelo. After passing through Lopez Bay, at the foot of the hill of the same name, we'll head to the Panoramic Point, a natural balcony with spectacular views of Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. We will return to the hotel, taking Bustillo Avenue again, completing the circuit.
Accommodation.
Day 9
Bariloche - Victoria Island - Bariloche
Breakfast.
We'll depart Bariloche for Puerto Pañuelo. We'll board a boat and sail across Lake Nahuel Huapi to Victoria Island. From there, you can take several hikes, and we'll have the opportunity to have lunch (optional). Once back on board, we'll head northwest to Puerto Quetrihué, where we'll visit the world-famous Arrayanes Forest, a unique forest home to centuries-old trees. This forest has been declared an intangible cultural heritage site and natural monument.
Accommodation.
Day 10
Bariloche - Buenos Aires
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
Reception and transfers to the hotel
Accommodation.
Day 11
Buenos Aires
Breakfast. Transfer to the international airport.
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Airport/hotel/airport transfers in regular service.
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3 nights in Buenos Aires at the hotel of your choice with breakfast.
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Half-day city tour + Tango Show Dinner at night + Excursion to the Tigre Delta.
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3 nights in El Calafate, hotel of your choice with breakfast.
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Excursions: Full-day Perito Moreno Glacier + Nautical Safari. + Full-day El Chalten with lunch.
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3 nights in Bariloche, hotel of your choice with breakfast
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Excursions: Short circuit + FD Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest (navigation)
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1 nights in Buenos Aires at the hotel of your choice with breakfast.
- Airfare, tips, or other services not specified in the program.
**The order of activities may vary depending on the start date of the trip.**
The start and order of the cities can also be altered to better organize the itinerary.
Ask about optional excursions, additional nights, domestic flights, and show tickets.
Some activities may be subject to seasonal availability or may be subject to modifications and/or cancellations due to inclement weather.
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