THE ESSENTIAL OF PATAGONIA
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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, starting in Plaza de Mayo and then towards the neighborhood of La Boca, finishing in Palermo and Recoleta, where its famous cemetery is located. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to enjoy the magnetism of tango. Day 2 Buenos Aires. B Day at leisure to enjoy the city. According to your preferences, we suggest having a look at the options we have for you. Day 3 Buenos Aires / Puerto Madryn. B Transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Trelew. Arrival and transfer to Puerto Madryn. Once there, afternoon at leisure to explore this maritime city. Day 4 Puerto Madryn. B Full day visit to Valdés Peninsula, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its geography, flora and fauna, characteristics that make it a nature’s paradise. This tour stands out for the variety and quality of the experiences it offers. We start at Estancia San Lorenzo to trek through the penguin colony, where more than 6,600 Magellanic penguins live during the breeding season. After enjoying lunch (not included), we will visit Punta Norte, the most likely site for coastal whale and elephant seal sightings, and Puerto Pirámides, where whale watching can be done from September to early December. Day 5 Puerto Madryn / Ushuaia. B Morning at leisure. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. Arrival, reception and transfer to the selected hotel. Day 6 Ushuaia. B Departure from the city to Tierra del Fuego National Park to visit Ensenada Bay, Lapataia Bay, where National Route 3 ends, in addition to Lake Acigami (former Lake Roca), which is featured by its changed-by-weather water’s colour. In the afternoon, we sail the Beagle Channel to admire the Sea lions Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Ushuaia´s Bay from the water. Day 7 Ushuaia / El Calafate. B At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to El Calafate. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel. Day 8 El Calafate. B Visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier, located in the Los Glaciares National Park and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The glacier is an impressive river of ice with an area of 257 square kilometers, and the height of the front wall ranges between 50 and 60 meters above the lake level. During the excursion, a walk along the walkways in front of the glacier allows you to admire this marvel of nature from different perspectives. Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Day 9 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 10 El Calafate / Buenos Aires. B Morning at leisure to explore El Calafate and at due time, transfer to the airport to return to Buenos Aires. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Day 11 Buenos Aires. B At due time, transfer to the airport. Operational note: Day 4: From December to March, the excursion to San Lorenzo does not have a stop in Puerto Pirámides. From April to early September it is replaced by Península Valdés Sur visiting Puerto Pirámides, Punta Cantor and Caleta Valdés. To keep in mind: • Program available as fixed departure. Ask for our exclusive benefits. • Due to the frequent flight reschedules, please consult the needed ones at time of booking. Operational note: Day 8: During September and April, the landing at Magdalena Island is replaced by a landing at Marta Island, where South American sea lions can be spotted from the Zodiac boats. • To keep in mind: This program is available as a fixed departure. Please, consult for our exclusive benefits. • Because of the frequent flight reschedules, we suggest consulting needed flights at time of booking.
Highlights
Exclusions
- Needed transfers;
- Accommodation: 12 nights: Buenos Aires (3) – Puerto Madryn (2) – Ushuaia (2) – El Calafate (3);
- Tours: Buenos Aires: City tour – Dinner tango show Puerto Madryn: Valdés Península with penguin colony of San Lorenzo Ushuaia: National Park – Beagle Channel Boat Trip El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier ;
- Meals: 10 breakfasts – 1 dinner;
- Needed tickets to the National Parks and reserves;