Iguazú / Bariloche / Ushuaia / El Calafate / Buenos Aires

Full Itinerary:

DAY 01 | COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - BUENOS AIRES: International flight. Night on board.

DAY 02 | BUENOS AIRES – IGUAZÚ: Arrival at Ezeiza International Airport. Regular transfer service to Aeroparque Airport to board your flight to Puerto Iguazú. Reception and regular transfer service to the hotel.

DAY 03 | IGUAZÚ: Regular trip to the Argentinian side of the Iguazú Falls. The tour starts at the hotel you are staying in. After picking you up at that location, you will be taken to the entrance to the Iguazú National Park. The train called “Rainforest Train” departs from the Visitor´s Center, an ecological train that goes all along the Misiones rainforest towards the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), the starting point of a walkway to one of the most striking landscapes in Argentina, next to the jump after which the Union Jump was named, a place impossible to describe in words for its beauty and energy that makes everyone feel thrilled. A place not to be missed! The trip continues in the next stop: the Iguazu Falls. Here, you have two options: you can either go on the Upper Circuit, which has a 500-meter distance, or the Lower Circuit, a number of walkways that allow appreciating such a natural wonder from another angle. To finish this unforgettable trip, we highly recommend to hire “The Great Adventure: Iguazu Falls Baptism”, which is an optional tour: a combination of a nautical adventure riding on Zodiac boats, in which you will go on a sixkilometers ride down the Lower Iguazú River going through rapids to finish your round in the Devil’s Throat Canyon, and a ride on an uncovered double-traction vehicle through the rainforest, where you will have the chance to fully appreciate the flora and, if you are lucky, the native fauna. 1-day trip. People going on this trip should take insect repellent, trainers and comfortable clothes.

DAY 04 | IGUAZÚ: Regular trip to the Brazilian side of the Iguazú Falls and the Bird Park. Departure from the hotel to the Foz do Iguazú National Park. In this visitor area, you will find a single 950-meter long walkway, located on the Iguazú River Gully Falls, where you will witness a really impressive view of the Jumps. The tour reaches its climax when you get to the Devil’s Throat, where the sound of the falling water profoundly shakes visitors.

DAY 05 | IGUAZU - BUENOS AIRES - BARILOCHE: Regular transfer service to the airport to board your flight to Bariloche. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 06 | BARILOCHE: “Circuito Chico”, half-day tour.

The trip starts at the hotel - Going along a sinuous road with picturesque landscapes, we will reach the foot of Campanario Hill. We will ride a chairlift in order to ascent to the top of the hill, from where you will appreciate one of the most wonderful views of the region, full of lakes and lagoons, typical flora and fauna, iced peaks and the view of the city of San Carlos de Bariloche.

The tour continues visiting the Llao-Llao Peninsula, Chapel San Eduardo, Puerto Pañuelo - From that point, after going through the Angostura Bridge (over the river of the same name), you get to the “Panoramic Point”, final location of this tour. Return to the hotel.

DAY 07 | BARILOCHE: Full day tour to Tronador Hill – One of the most beautiful areas within the Nahuel Huapi National Park. You will be able to appreciate forests, lakes, beaches, mountains and waterfalls. You will also go on a sightseeing tour to the highest peak in the area, the Tronador Hill - 3,478 meters above sea level-, natural boundary between Argentina and Chile. Besides, you will be in presence of an uncommon natural phenomenon: the “Ventisquero Negro”, a glacier which starts at the Tronador summit. At this point, the Manso River is born, coming down from the highest mountain top towards the Pacific Ocean, creating rapids and waterfalls.

DAY 08 | BARILOCHE - EL CALAFATE: Regular transfer service to Bariloche’s airport. Arrival at El Calafate and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 09 | EL CALAFATE: Full-day tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier, “Nautical Safari” navigation included. We will pick you up at the hotel, and after driving for 80km we will arrive at Los Glaciares National Park, declared “World Heritage” by the UNESCO. The Perito Moreno flows over the Lake Argentino, and adopts a wide spectrum of colors from white to turquoise. We start our walk at the Viewpoint, coming down through the walkways which are opposite to the glacier – You will be able to hear the sound of the constant ruptures, an amazing spectacle that cannot be missed! After that, we will take the “Nautical Safari”, navigating though the Brazo Rico (southern arm) of the Lake Argentino. The tour lasts approximately one hour and gives tourists the possibility to “live” the glacier from a closest sight. Once we are just in front of the terminal station, the ship will stop for some minutes to appreciate its beauty and vastness.

DAY 10 | EL CALAFATE: Full-day tour: “Gourmet Glacier Experience”, sailing in Lake Argentino on the María Turquesa Cruise.

This tour navigates through the Patagonian landscape, with the highest comfort and gourmet gastronomy, designed for a memorable experience. After boarding at La Soledad Private Port, the ship navigates through Lake Argentino, heading for the glaciers: Seco Glacier, Heim Glacier and Spegazzini Glacier, the highest in the National Park. Then, disembarkation at Puesto de Las Vacas to make an interesting walk. The tour continues navigating the Upsalla Glacier Channels and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.

DAY 11 | EL CALAFATE – USHUAIA: Regular transfer service to the El Calafate’s Airport. Arrival at Ushuaia and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 12 | USHUAIA: In the morning, National Park & Nature Tour. The adventure starts at your hotel, where you will board a 4x4 vehicle. The first stop will be Lapataia viewpoint, inside the National Park – We will go on trekking to complete the last kilometers of the National Route Numer 3. When arriving at Lapataia Bay we will come across to a perfect place for bird sighting. The trip continues along the beaver walkside to get to one of the dikes, naturally built by this regional specie, where you will appreciate the impact that this sort of “structures” have on environment. Following a path that enters deeply into the forest, you get to the peatlands, made up of a great pile of moss and humus material that have a great capacity for water storage. In the southern part of the park, we can find the Lake Acigami (Lake Roca), a place not be missed, so that you can admire the scenario drawn by the Andes Mountains (Cordillera de los Andes) as background, while you enjoy having a snack. The trip finishes at the Ensenada Bay, where the most southern sub post-office is located. Note: During the winter months (April to October) the trekking circuit does not take place, tours are only made in 4x4 vehicles. The End of the World Train can also be made optionally. During the evening, you will navigate through the Beagle Channel towards the Sea lions’ Island and reach the Les Eclareirs Lighthouse (known as the Lighthouse at the End of the World). This trek starts at the touristic local quay, point where the ship sets sail to go through the vast Ushuaia Bay until arriving at the Beagle Channel. It is at this point that you can navigate around the Bird Island -where you can appreciate birdlife in this region by watching species such as skuas, albatrosses, steamer duck, cauquenes, Kelp Gulls and grey gulls- and the Sea Lion’s island, where you can find the southern sea lions and southern fur seals. When you reach Les Eclareirs Lighthouse (The illuminators, in French), you will see colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Cormorants. Along the trip, the guide will not only mention the main features of each of the species spotted, but he will also explain how important that maritime passage was for the development of the city. In the trip back to the city, the view of the mountain range surrounding Ushuaia is superb, along with the splendid nature surrounding it. It is a trip of great historical significance and landscape design.

DAY 13 | USHUAIA: Full day tour with picnic lunch: Lagos Off Road in 4x4. The tour begins after breakfast, a trip that will allow us to connect in a different way with the most recondite landscapes of the island of Tierra del Fuego. Along dirt paths we will reach the imposing coast of Lake Fagnano, where we can take a moment to contemplate this extraordinary place and its particular energy. From here, vehicles will begin to travel difficult roads (off-road), offering views of incredible beauty. Then, we will start a walk through the forest to the Lake Escondido, where there is a mountain refuge. When crossing the coast we will observe the community of beavers, their constructions and reservoirs, creating a habitat to house their family. In this wonderful environment, we will enjoy a barbecue in the best Argentinian style, accompanied with Malbec wine, and the opportunity to relax, share talks and replenish energy. After lunch, if you want to, you will be able to navigate the calm waters of the Lake Escondido in a canoe. – You can also replace this tour with "KING CRAB FISHING EXPERIENCE”, an unforgettable day in a picturesque village by the sea, fishing your own king crab and cooking it in a family house, learning the culinary secrets to prepare it in the Patagonian style.

DAY 14 | USHUAIA - BUENOS AIRES: Transfer to Ushuaia’s Airport. Arrival at Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 15 | BUENOS AIRES: Half-day tour of the City of Buenos Aires, where you can learn about our history and enjoy the architectural legacy left by our ancestors, such as: Plaza de Mayo, the typical neighborhood of La Boca, "Caminito”, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Recoleta – Here, you can visit the distinguished cemetery of great architectural value. The tour ends at the neighborhood of Palermo, highly valued for its green spaces. At the end, return to the hotel.

At night, dinner and tango show, the best option for experiencing TANGO, including an orchestra led by renowned conductors and musicians, professional dancers and praiseworthy singers who live up to Buenos Aires reputation as capital city of Tango. Dinner includes appetizer, starters, main course, dessert and drinks.

DAY 16 | BUENOS AIRES: Day off. We recommend a half-day trip to Tigre’s Delta, where you can discover Buenos Aires’ landscapes from the Río de la Plata.

Starting from the hotel you will reach San Isidro, an important neighborhood of great historical and architectural value. Once at the Delta, you will pick a boat; during the trip you will be able to observe islands, nautical clubs, astonishing houses and mansions, San Isidro’s Cathedral, Port of Olivos, the “Monumental” (River Plate’s Stadium) and the University of Buenos Aires.

DAY 17 | BUENOS AIRES - COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Transfer to the airport.

Included:

IGUAZÚ:

• 3 nights accommodation at selected hotel with breakfast.
• Iguazú National Park (Argentinian Falls).
• Foz Do Iguacu National Park (Brazilian Falls).

BARILOCHE:

• 3 nights accommodation at selected hotel with breakfast.
• Circuito Chico and Campanario Hill Tour.
• Tronador Hill.

EL CALAFATE:

• 3 nights accommodation at selected hotel with breakfast.
• Walkways of Perito Moreno Glacier.
• Nautical Safari.
• Navigation: Lake Argentino.

USHUAIA:

• 3 nights accommodation at selected hotel with breakfast.
• Park and Nature (4x4).
• Lake Fagnano and Lake Escondido – Off Road (4x4).
• Island of Lobos and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.

BUENOS AIRES:

• 3 nights accommodation at selected hotel with breakfast.
• City sightseeing bus.
• Dinner and Tango Show.
• All transfers.

Not Included:

• Admissions to National Parks.
• Medical insurance and trip cancellation.
• Extras and services not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Airline tickets.

TOURIST CATEGORY:

IGUAZÚ – Hotel El Pueblito / Hotel Jardines de Iguazú.

BARILOCHE –  Villa Huinid Hotel Pioneros / Kenton Palace Hotel.

EL CALAFATE –  Hotel Kapenke / Hotel El Quijote.

USHUAIA –  Hotel Altos de Ushuaia Hotel & Resto / Hotel Los Naranjos / Hotel Alto Andino.

BUENOS AIRES –  Hotel Amerian Park / Hotel Kenton Palace / Hotel Merit San Telmo.

FIRST CATEGORY:

IGUAZÚ – Hotel Loi Suites Iguazú / Grand Hotel Iguazú.

BARILOCHE –  Villa Huinid Hotel.

EL CALAFATE –  Hotel Posada Los Álamos / Hotel Imago / Xelena Hotel & Suites.

USHUAIA –  Hotel Arakur / Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort.

BUENOS AIRES –  Hotel & Resort Intercontinental / Recoleta Grand Hotel / Hotel Alvear Art / The Brick Hotel.

LUXURY CATEGORY:

IGUAZÚ – Meliá Iguazú Resort & Spa = Ex Sheraton.

BARILOCHE –  Hotel Llao Llao Ala Moreno.

EL CALAFATE –  Hotel Posada Los Álamos.

USHUAIA –  Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa / Hotel Arakur.

BUENOS AIRES – Alvear Palace Hotel / Hotel Four Season / Hotel Hyatt.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO CONSIDER:

Remember that rooms will be available at 15:00 pm; however, if the hotel has availability, it will allow your entry as a courtesy before the stipulated time. If you want to guarantee an early check in at any destination, please let us know and you will be charged the previous night.

At the destinations of Patagonia, new hotel properties are set on the outskirts of the city. This has been a trend of recent years, since it allows people to be more in touch with nature, it provides better views and it’s also a way to avoid pollution, so common in cities. These hotels are mostly superior properties with much comfort and quality of service.

Note: All the hotels mentioned in this program are bound to availability at the time of reservations. The rate of land services may be modified because of this. Special airfare, non-refundable tour operator.

At Iguazú, you can find the Sheraton Hotel within the Iguazú National Park. This is the only hotel which offers rooms overlooking the highest waterfall in South America, being a good option for accommodation. In order to avoid raising the price of the package too much, we advice to take a 2 nights stay. The optional excursion "The Great Adventure: Iguazú Falls Baptism" has a cost of USD 49 per person.

At Bariloche: If you want to take a tour on your own, we recommend renting a car for one day to visit Villa La Angostura, a mountain village which is 82 kilometers away from Bariloche. Villa La Angostura is surrounded by dense forests and snowy peaks; an ideal place in any of the four seasons. Here, you can also take a sailing trip on Lake Nahuel Huapi that will take you to Myrtle Forest, famous for its cinnamon-colored tres about 20 meters high.

At El Calafate, we recommend to consider changing the tour “Gateways Glacier Perito Moreno with Sailing Safari Boat” by “Minitrekking on the Glacier”. You would have to pay a differece of USD 95 per person; however, it’s really worth the payment, because the minitrekking is the ideal way to visit the glacier. This change cannot be made once you’re at the destination – Important information: the minitrekking operates from August 15th to late May, depending on climatic conditions.

At Ushuaia, the transfer to the port for navigating the Beagle Channel is on behalf of the passenger, because the port is at the center.- This tour does not include departure tax of €2 about, which must be paid before boarding.

At Buenos Aires, to visit the city, we recomment to take an alternative – Paying an extra of USD 70 per person, you can ride on the tourist bus for a personalized tour of 4 hours to take the first contact with the city, being able to adapt the tour to your concerns (driver and guide available).