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Silence & Spaces: Patagonia & Countrysides of Argentina


Duration: 13 Nights/ 14 Days

  • Itinerary
  • Inclusions
  • Exclusions
  • Add-ons

Itinerary

Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Welcome to Buenos Aires. It's a vibrant city where the European cultures and the latino spirit amalgamate and create something lively. Our representatives will welcome you as you exit the airport and you will be driven through the city to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. You may stroll around some sections of the city and soak into the vibrant ambiance.

Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.

Day 2 - Exploring Buenos Aires

After this tour, you will understand why Buenos Aires is known as the "Paris of South America". The tour begins with a tour of 9 de Julio Avenue, one of the widest avenues in the world, where you can find the symbol of the city: the Obelisk. You will stop at Plaza de Mayo, where you will visit the Casa Rosada, it is popularly known the presidential palace, and the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral, with its incredible neoclassical façade and the mausoleum of the national hero General San Martin. You will also visit the squares San Martin, Alvear, and Plaza del Congreso. Furthermore, you stop at important avenues, like Corrientes, Av. De Mayo, and many others. Important areas of the city like La Boca, San Telmo, Palermo, Recoleta and the most modern: Puerto Madero are also a part of the tour.

Overnight stay at Buenos Aires.

Day 3 - Tigre Tour and Northern Zone

We will leave Buenos Aires heading for the town of Tigre, one hour away, where we will board a tourist boat to navigate along the Delta and its islands. The life of the isleños (people who live on the islands of the Delta) is very special. We will learn about their customs, culture, and ways of life. On the way back to Buenos Aires we will drive by the elegant residences of the rich, located in the northern suburbs, and the San Isidro neighborhood. Additionally, you will also get a glimpse of the Presidential Residence (Quinta de Olivos) as we drive by it.

The afternoon is at your own leisure.

At night, we will have dinner and enjoy a tango show at Tango Porteño. Enjoy the night of fun and elegance in a dazzling and spectacular tango hall. Let the luxurious, old theater take you away as you feel the grandeur of the theater the minute you walk through the door. To begin the evening, you will enjoy a three-course meal of the highest quality Argentine cuisine. Your dinner will be completed with traditional Argentine wines, as well as soft drinks and purified water. As the show starts, travel through the glory days of tango as Tango Porteño recreates the golden age of the forties. A time was known as the reign of tango. Enjoy a live performance by professional dancers, singers, and musicians. The meticulous scenery and costumes at Tango Porteño create the ultimate framework for an unforgettable experience.

Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.

Day 4 - Gaucho Party Tour

Escape the city and go back to more simpler times with a Gaucho Party tour. Let us pick you up and transport you to an 'estancia' or ranch for a fun-filled day.

Once we arrive at the estancia, Santa Susana, we’ll have some time to get to know each other better with while indulging handmade empanadas. Afterwards, we will have some free time to discover the sights, explore the area, go horseback riding etc.

You won’t have to worry about being hungry on this tour. After our free time, we will be invited to take part in an 'asado', which is a traditional Argentinean barbeque. It includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and dessert with coffee or tea. After lunch, we will go to a folkloric and a tango show. But the real show will start when the Gauchos arrive and present their skills. They will demonstrate ring-races, horse mildness among many others.

Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.

Day 5 - Buenos Aires - Ushuaia

In the morning after having breakfast, our chauffeur will transfer you to the airport for your next transit to Ushuaia. You will be received at the airport in Ushuaia and will be transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to explore the place. Overnight stay in Ushuaia.

Day 6 - Exploring Ushuaia

We invite you to learn more about Ushuaia city, Tierra del Fuegos capital, on a walking tour. Located on the shores of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial Mounts you can see the most impressive views of this unique place where the most beautiful landscapes of Argentina are combined: mountains, sea, glaciers, and forests. We will start at the port going to different neighborhoods, discovering areas of early settlement and the first immigrants of the century. Visiting neighborhoods like the Mision, Brown, and Solier. We will also discover a very beautiful scenery as we go away from the city through the winding road. Then we will visit the 2 biggest museums in Ushuaia: the Maritime Museum and the Old Prison of Ushuaia and the End of the World Museum, where you can appreciate the past of the fueguinos.

Overnight stay in Ushuaia.

Day 7 - Lake Escondido - Lake Fagnano - Garibaldi Pass - Las Cotorras

There are many fascinating natural areas such as the Lakes Escondido and Fagnano a little bit away from the city. Come with us and explore these beautiful regions on a fascinating tour. After leaving Ushuaia, we will travel through the peat bog covered valleys of the southernmost outstretches of the Fuegian Andes. We will start by crossing the sharply rising Andes at Garibaldi Pass (1,476 feet/450 meters), having spectacular views of the lakes Escondido and Fagnano. Then we are going down the mountain to Petrel hosteria beside Escondido Lake, for a little time to absorb the surroundings and their rustic charm. After some time, we will continue with a visit to the Martinez Sawmill along Lake Fagnano. This interesting sight provides a glimpse into local history. After enjoying the scenery of the lake, our final stop is in Las Cotorras Valley where we will indulge in a traditional Fueguian lamb barbecue. In the evening we will head back to Ushuaia.

Overnight stay in Ushuaia.

Day 8 - Ushuaia – Tierra del Fuego - Macarena Fall - Ensenada Bay - Roca Lake - El Calafate

Today we are leaving towards the Tierra del Fuego National Park, only 11 km away from the city. Along the way, we will see the slope of the Susana Mount, and the old prison, where now the Southern Fuegian Railway is located. After visiting the prison we will take the End of the World Train, used when the Prison was open. We will go through bridges and peat bogs and stop at the Macarena fall. The guide will give us an introduction about the area as we continue our train ride through the Tierra del Fuego National Park. We will get off the train at the station on the national route 3.

We will continue through the valley to the Ensenada Bay, where we will be able to see the Redonda and Estorbo Islands with the snow-white Mountains of the Sampaio Chain in the neighboring country Chile.

As we return to the national route 3 the Fuegian Forest and its flora will show beautiful views and landscapes. We will get to see Roca Lake and take a long walk by the lake coast and by the Lapataia River, where we'll be able to see the Cóndor Hill. As we trek to the other end of the park we will discover the Green Lagoon and the Black Lagoon and large growing peat bog. At the end of the tour, we'll get to see the large colony of beaver dams. After the tour, you will be dropped at the airport for your transit flight to El Calafate. Arrival at El Calafate. You will be received and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight stay in El Calafate.

Day 9 - Perito Moreno Glacier

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in the morning for a full day tour on the Perito Moreno Glacier. On the way to the park, they will explain the importance of the glacier and share interesting details and facts about the park and Perito Moreno. Our first stop will be at a series of walkways for views of the glacier and to take photos. From there the bus will continue and you will get to see the amazing views and natural beauty that the park has to offer. You will get to walk along the walkways to see the glacier and watch as the chunks of ice break off and crash into the water. At the end of the day, the bus will take you back to your hotel in El Calafate.

Overnight stay in El Calafate.

Day 10 - El Cafate - Spegazzini Canal & Glacier - Bariloche

After breakfast, you will be leaving from El Calafate and then go for a 50 km trip in a Mini Bus. Then you will arrive at the Port of the Cruz at Punta Bandera where you will take the boat at 9 am. After one hour and forty-five minutes of navigation you will enjoy the first image of the Glacier and then afterwards you will see even more. You will continue the trip and discover the Spegazzini Canal and Spegazzini Glacier.

IMPORTANT: The activity depends on the weather conditions.

After the breathtaking cruise, we will drop you at the nearest airport for your flight to Bariloche. After your arrival at Bariloche, your chauffeur will to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Bariloche.

Day 11 - Lake Nahuel Huapi - Cerro Bella Vista - Puerto Anchorena - Patagua Lagoon - Bariloche

The journey today begins in Puerto Pañuelo, a lake harbor located just 25 km outside of Bariloche. We'll take a boat to sail 30 minutes across Lake Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Anchorena, where the real journey begins! You'll have the chance to jump onto a chairlift and ride all the way to the top of Cerro Bella Vista, where you'll have panoramic views of Bahía Anchorena and the entire Puerto Pañuelo area. Once we have rested for a little bit on top of the mountain, we'll leave from Puerto Anchorena on a nature walk. You'll have the option to walk with a guide or going on your own through the park. The most outstanding hikes are the former National Nursery Trail, the Antonio Pargade Interpretation Trail, Pto. Gross, Old Settlement, Cave Paintings, Playa del Toro, and the Balcony on Cerro Bella Vista. You can't be wrong with your trail choice; every corner of the island has its own variety of magnificent views, rich history, and impressive natural surroundings. Nearby you'll also have the chance to take a short walk to the beautiful Patagua Lagoon with nice beaches. Another sector of the Arrayanes Forest hosts a beautiful wooden cottage built deep inside. As a classic sight, this wooden house has been photographed countless times by visitors. It is said that this sector of the forest has been visited by the famous American cartoonist and filmmaker Walt Disney, who was inspired by this amazing landscape to create the film, Bambi. You're invited to enter the cottage for a tea and snack or to see and buy handicrafts and souvenirs. At the end of the trail, you will find a Visitor Center, you can visit with the national park rangers.

Overnight stay in Bariloche.

Day 12 - Bariloche & the Lakes of Patagonia

Enjoy a six-hour tour winding through forests, rivers, streams, lakes, and beaches. This tour will introduce you to the beauty of the area and see why Bariloche is called the lake region of Patagonia. The road to San Martín winds through forests crosses rivers and streams and skirts several lakes (such as Nahuel Huapi, Correntoso, Espejo, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, and Machónico). On the shores of these lakes, we will stop several times at scenic lookout points to enjoy magnificent views. We will drive around Lake Lacar to San Martín de Los Andes for lunch and a visit to the town. We will take a traditional route along the Paso Córdoba road, where the scenery is very different from the first part of the trip; the forest offers beautiful and intriguing rock formations. Both of these routes end at Confluencia Traful, where the magical landscape includes curious rock formations in the Enchanted Valley and the amazing Amphitheater.

Overnight stay in Bariloche.

Day 13 - Bariloche - Buenos Aires

In the morning after having breakfast, our chauffeur will transfer you to the airport for your next transit to Buenos Aires. You will be received at the airport in Buenos Aires and will be transferred to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day in exploring the vibrant city of Buenos Aires and cherishing the memories of the wonderful trip.

Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.

Day 14 - Adiós Amigos

After an enthralling tour its time to bid a warm farewell and head back to your sweet home. Our chauffeur will drop you at the airport and wish you have a safe and pleasant flight back.

Your experience includes

  • 5 nights accommodation in Hotel HTL 9 De Julio or similar in Buenos Aires
  • 3 nights accommodation in Hotel Los Acebos or similar in Ushuaia
  • 2 nights accommodation in Hotel Alto Calafate or similar in El Calafate
  • 3 nights accommodation in Andes View Bariloche or similar in Bariloche
  • Complimentary Breakfasts
  • Transportation in AC vehicle according to the itinerary
  • Tickets for boat rides and cruises as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Professional English – speaking guide throughout the program
  • Entry fees to National Parks
  • All airport to hotel transfers according to program
  • 2 packaged water bottles per day

Exclusions

  • International Flight Fares
  • Visa Fees & Travel Insurance
  • Other meals except breakfasts
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusion

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