THE ESSENTIAL OF PATAGONIA’S NORTH AND SOUTH
Description
To keep in mind: • This program is available as fixed departure. Please, ask about our exclusive benefits. • Puerto Iguazú: The access to Garganta Del Diablo can be interrupted because of the rise in river flow. • In case of taking The Great Adventure, check its restrictions. • Due to the frequent flight reschedules, please consult the needed ones at the time of booking. Day 1 Buenos Aires. D Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city. We start in Plaza de Mayo, witness of the most important events of the country since 1810. There, we are able to appreciate the surrounding buildings like the `Pink House` (Government house), the Cathedral and Town Hall. We continue towards La Boca to walk along the famous Caminito alley and its colourful “conventillos”. We leave the southern area of the city to head north towards Palermo and Recoleta, where we make a final stop to appreciate the contrast of what we have seen with this aristocratic district, famous for its cemetery where relevant personalities are buried. Return to the hotel. In the evening, we attend a dinner show where you will enjoy the magnetism of tango Day 2 Buenos Aires. B Day at leisure. Buenos Aires offers many options. During this day, we suggest you experience the city through its history, art and gastronomy, in order to understand the passion. Day 3 Buenos Aires / Bariloche. B Arrival and reception at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon we go out to meet a very important cultural aspect of the city, the beer, through a tour that will allow you to learn and experience the processes in the art of craft beer brewing. We will visit three of the most renowned breweries, accompanied by a beer tasting of Patagonian flavors in a unique environment. Day 4 Bariloche. B In the afternoon, depart from the hotel bordering Nahuel Huapi Lake, passing by Bonita Beach and Campanario Hill. We take the chair lift, which leads us to the top (1.050 MASL-3.444 ft.), from where we are able to admire one of the most beautiful and fascinating landscapes of this region. We gaze at Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, Trébol Lagoon, San Pedro and Llao Llao Peninsulas, Victoria Island; Otto, Lopez, Goye and Cathedral Hills, as well as the city of Bariloche. We continue and pass through Llao Llao Peninsula, San Eduardo Chapel and Pañuelo Port. Further on, we arrive to the panoramic point, a natural balcony from where it is possible to admire Moreno Lake and Llao Llao Peninsula. The afternoon is free for an optional navigation to Victoria Island or to Puerto Blest where the color of the lakes will amaze you. Day 5 Bariloche/ El Calafate. B At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to El Calafate. Arrival and reception. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city, visit the Glaciarium, a museum dedicated to glaciology, or participate in an activity to get to know the steppe while you enjoy a lunch or dinner. Day 6 El Calafate. B Departure from the hotel towards Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park, a Natural Heritage Site. The glacier is an impressive ice river with an area of 257 square kilometers (159 square miles), and with the height of the front wall that varies between 50 to 60 meters (165 to 200 ft.) above lake level. During the tour, a walk along the footbridges located in front of the glacier, allows us to admire this impressive natural wonder from different angles. This tour can be enhanced by a one-hour boat ride that provides a different view of the front of the glacier from the water level, which helps us appreciate its real height. Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Day 7 El Calafate. B Day at leisure. Ideal to make a boat trip through the Lake Argentino or to enjoy activities that will allow you to explore unique landscapes. Day 8 El Calafate / Puerto Iguazú. B Morning at leisure to explore El Calafate. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Puerto Iguazú. Arrival and accommodation. Day 9 Puerto Iguazú. B In the morning, we depart towards the Iguazú National Park to visit Iguazú Falls, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. During the tour, we go through the three circuits of the Park: Garganta Del Diablo (to reach the balcony and viewpoint of the most imposing falls of the Park), The Upper Trail (that provides a view of the falls from above) and The Lower Trail (that offers a closer contact with the vegetation and the falls). During the tour, free time to have lunch (not included) and to take The Great Adventure (optional). This boat ride takes you into the very heart of the falls followed by a walk through the jungle. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Day 10 Puerto Iguazú / Buenos Aires. B In the morning, we leave Puerto Iguazú to arrive to Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil and visit the Brazilian Side, Once inside the National Park, we walk along the only path that leads us to Garganta del Diablo viewpoint. As we walk, we appreciate a view of almost all the waterfalls. At due time, transfer to the airport.
Highlights
Exclusions
- Needed transfers;
- Accommodation: 9 nights Buenos Aires (2) - Bariloche (2) - El Calafate (3) - Puerto Iguazú (2) ;
- Tours: Buenos Aires: City tour - Dinner Show Bariloche: Beer tour - Small Circuit with ascent El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Puerto Iguazú: Argentinian Falls – Brazilian Falls;
- Meals: 10 breakfasts - 1 lunch – 1 dinner;
- Entrances to reserves and museums required;