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Argentina is a beautiful country with a lot to offer visitors. From the stunning scenery of the Andes Mountains to the vibrant culture of Buenos Aires, there is something for everyone in Argentina.
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Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Pistarini Buenos Aires International Airport (formerly Ezeiza Airport). you will be transferred to your selected hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure, so you can start being acquainted with the city. Buenos Aires is known as the “Paris of South America” for its spacious boulevards, European architecture, and avenues with its impressive monuments.
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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
After we will start your amazing highlights of the Buenos Aires experience you will visit all the must-sees with a local expert. She will show you the special things that make Buenos Aires unique: its architecture, its people, and our customs. As it’s a private journey, we can adjust the schedule and activities to meet your needs.
Discover La Boca neighborhood, our first port, and Caminito Street with its colorful houses, street artists, football and tango atmosphere; San Telmo, with its cobbled stone streets and antique shops; Puerto Madero, the most modern and expensive district of the city. Plaza de Mayo (the main historical square of the city), surrounded by the “Casa Rosada” (the Presidential Palace), Cabildo, and the Metropolitan Cathedral (Pope Francis’ Church). You cannot miss the conglomerated 9th of July Avenue, and the beautiful Colón Theatre (outside), and our famous Obelisk, the symbol of Buenos Aires.
Enjoy a walk inside the Recoleta’s cemetery, it is considered the third most important in the world due to the sculptures and art that it has. After, you will return to your hotel.
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After breakfast, you will be taken to the domestic airport for your flight to Ushuaia (flight not included, to be booked by agent).
Welcome to Ushuaia!
The southernmost city in the world and one of the most fascinating destinations of Argentina, surrounded by extreme landscapes of forests, snow-capped mountains, rivers of glacial origin, beaches, bays, cliffs, and much more!
Our representative will meet you at the airport to take you directly to your hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, we will visit the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Created in 1960 to protect the southernmost forests of the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego National Park covers an area of 69,000 hectares.
After a short trip from your hotel, taking National Route 3 from Ushuaia and a stop at a Panoramic Point in the Beagle Channel, you’ll arrive at Ensenada Zaratiegui, also known as “Bahía Ensenada.” There, where the postal post office of the end of the world is located, there is a short walk along the beach and through the forest, getting views of the Redonda Island and the Chilean coast, on the other side of the Beagle Channel.
Mountain ranges cross the park dividing it into valleys which make access difficult to reach.
You’ll continue by car to Lake Acigami (also called Roca Lake), Green Lagoon, Ovando River, and a mandatory stop at Lapataia Bay: the end of all American roads.
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Breakfast at your hotel. Today we will do the Beagle Channel + Harberton Ranch + Walking with Penguins
Starting the navigation from the Touristic Pier of Ushuaia’s city, towards the Beagle Channel. Sail southwest, approaching the Sea lions Island, where, from the ship, to enjoy the sight of sea lions specimens, watching them interact with their permanent environment in the wonderful scenery.
Sail towards the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse where the Mount Cervantes vessel wrecked in the year 1930, to get a truly memorable picture of the symbol of Ushuaia!
Once at Estancia Harberton, the first farm on the island, founded in 1886 by the Anglican missionary Thomas Bridges, you will sail from its harbor to Martillo Island, a 15-minute ride on a semi-rigid boat (vessel capable of navigation in the area). On the island, you will walk for 1 hour along with Gentoo and Magellanic penguins, always with a guide, experiencing a unique adventure. Martillo Island is part of the Estancia Harberton, and home to Magellanic penguins between September and April. They share the habitat with other birds, such as skúas (their main predator), petrels, cormorants, vultures, and South American terns. The rookery hosts around 1000 nests and is one of the three Magellanic penguin rookeries in Tierra del Fuego. There is also a small colony of 9 breeding couples of gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis Papua), the only one in South America.
Back at the ranch, you will have free time to have lunch and visit the Acatushun Museum. After this, you will return to the city of Ushuaia in minibusses.
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After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate (not included).
Welcome to El Calafate!
El Calafate, known as ”Land of Glaciers” is a small town located in the province of Santa Cruz and is the gateway to the Los Glaciares National Park.
The Calafate takes its name from the little bush that blooms in the spring with yellow flowers and summer with purple fruits. According to tradition, those who eat this fruit will always return to Patagonia!
Our representative will meet you at the airport to take you directly to your hotel.
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Following breakfast at your hotel, we will head to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier Balconies.
This excursion to the glacier departs from your hotel in El Calafate and allows you to spend the time you want to visit this incredible place, with several stops in viewpoints within the National Park and a visit to the runways, scenic spot peak.
The distance of 49 miles from El Calafate to the glacier is a succession of lakes, streams, and steppe landscapes. At the end of the journey, you arrive at the west end of the Magallanes Peninsula, where you start walking on the runways which have a total distance of 3 km. They are at different levels and allow you to contemplate the glacier from different angles and balconies. You will have time to walk throughout the runways and watch the Perito Moreno Glacier from the forehead. Depending on your fitness level, you can reach the lower balcony and stay close to the glacier or you can get to the first balcony that is easily accessible for anyone.
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Breakfast at your hotel.
Following breakfast, you will go on a full day Glaciers Cruise Navigation – Premium Deck. The Glaciers Cruise is a full day journey to one of the most wonderful places in Southern Patagonia, a truly memorable experience.
Los Glaciares National Park offers a magnificent combination of forest, lakes, mountains, ice, and steppes with over 200 glaciers. The most renowned being Spegazzini, rising 135 meters above sea level, Upsala covering an entire valley with an approximate extension of 765 Km2 and a length of 53km, and Perito Moreno Glacier, constantly advancing and causing the spectacular rupture of the wall of ice, providing one of nature’s most impressive sights.
During the morning, you will sail through Lake Argentino to observe Spegazzini Glacier. You will land at ”Las Vacas” Station in the Spegazzini Canal Bay. There, the guides will coordinate a trek with a view of the old Settlers’ Station, identifying flora and fauna.
Visit the Upsala Canal and navigate to Herminia Peninsula, the limit of the navigation zone allowed by National Parks. You will have a panoramic view of the Glacier.
During the afternoon, you will navigate to ”Canal de Los Tempanos,” and sightsee the Perito Moreno Glacier. Afterward, you will return to ”La Soledad” private port to return to your hotel in Calafate.
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Breakfast at your hotel.
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires (flight not included, to be booked by agent). Our representative will meet you at the airport to take you directly to your hotel.
In the evening, we will meet you in the lobby of the hotel at 8:00 PM to head to a Tango Show. Enjoy this fun Argentine tango show and dinner. The VIP dinner show offers a privileged view and a 6 options menu for each course which will allow you to taste the most distinctive of local and international gastronomy. At the end of the night, a Tango dance lesson with a couple from the cast makes a unique and perfect night.
A delicious menu was carefully chosen with an extensive variety of entrées, main courses, and desserts.
Dress Code: Casual-Elegant
At the end of the night, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
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Enjoy the final breakfast at your hotel. Private transfer from the hotel to the airport.
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