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Argentina Tour:
LAKES & GLACIERS OF ARGENTINA

Highlights of this Tour: Buenos Aires * Bariloche * El Calafate * Ushuaia

Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires
On arrival in Buenos Aires, you are met by an English speaking guide who will take you to your hotel. Remainder of the day/evening at leisure. Hotel.

Day 2 | Buenos Aires
A 3-hour tour to introduce you to Argentina, its history, its contrasts, its contradictions and the characteristic psychology of the “porteños”, the inhabitants of Buenos Aires. See and visit important buildings and neighbourhoods. Afternoon at leisure.

This evening, enjoy a glamorous tango show in one of the most prestigious houses in Buenos Aires. Hotel (B,D)

Day 3 | Tigre and Delta
Morning departure from Buenos Aires to visit the northern riverside districts of Tigre and San Isidro including Pueyrredón Farm, San Isidro Cathedral, several colonial mansions, and Victoria Ocampo's Mansion. Stop enroute to enjoy a delicious Argentine lunch. Enjoy a boat trip through the islands of the delta of the Parana River. The return will include a ride on a train known as "Tren de la Costa". Hotel (B,L)

Day 4 | EstanciaSan Antonio de Areco
Today, visit an authentic estancia - Estancia San Antonio de Areco - where you can appreciate the gaucho dexterity in cattle and horse management. You will also try some of the exquisite regional food, especially the delicious "asado". There will be possibilities to saddle up your own Argentine horse for a ride. Hotel (B,L)

Day 5 | Buenos Aires - Bariloche
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bariloche. On arrival in Bariloche, you are met by a guide who will take you to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Bariloche and its surroundings including the nearby Cerro Otto, Llao Llao area and a panoramic drive along the Nahuel Huapi Lake. Hotel. (B)

Day 6 | Grand Circuit of Bariloche
Full day panoramic drive passing the Enchanted Valley, with its curious formations, Lake Traful and the little village of Traful. On the return drive, driving parallel of the Nahuel Huapi Lake we visit Villa La Angostura before returning to Bariloche. (B,L)

Day 7 | Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest
Begin with a 30-minute sail to Isla Victoria, where you can disembark for a walk through a conifer forest or ascend to a lookout point atop Cerro Bella Vista. The second stop is Península Quetrihué and the Arrayanes Forest, famous for its concentration of the unusual terra cotta-coloured arrayán tree. Hotel (B,L)

Day 8 | Bariloche - Calafate
Meet your guide in the lobby for the transfer to the airport to board the flight to Calafate. On arrival in El Calafate, you will be met by a guide who will assist you with the transfer to the hotel. Hotel. (B)

Day 9 | Upsala Glacier Navigation
Full day cruise on Lago Argentino visiting the Upsala Glacier, the largest on the continental ice cap. Hotel (B,L)

***The Deluxe package with accommodations at Los Notros includes all meals and different activities than are indicated here.

Day 10 | Perito Moreno Glacier
A full day tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier. The first views of the majestic glacier are breathtaking vistas down a narrow arm of Lago Argentino with the imposing Andean Mountains as a backdrop. The startling contrast of colour, sound, motion and size creates a continuously changing mosaic of indescribable beauty. Hotel (B,L)

Day 11 | Calafate - Iguazu Falls
Transfer to the Calafate airport for the flights to Ushuaia. On arrival in Ushuaia, you are met by a guide who will assist you with the transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Hotel. (B)

Day 12 | Tierra del Fuego National Park
Full day visit to the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Begin with a 3 1/2 hour trek to a scenic point overlooking Lake Roca, Lagunas Verde and Negra, Rivers Ovando and Lapataia and Bahía Lapataia. Then, embark on an 18 person zodiac and head towards Isla Redonda for lunch and a short walk on the island. Return to Ushuaia. Hotel (B,L)

Day 13 | Harberton Ranch & Penguin Colony
Visit the estancia and then board a small boat and navigate to Gable Island where you’ll stop for lunch. Continue with a 2 ½ hour visit on the island. Resume the navigation to the Penguin rookery at Martillo Island. It is here where you will encounter the Magellanic Penguin and a few Gentoo Penguins. Return to Ushuaia. Hotel (B,L)

Day 14 | Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby for the transfer to the Ushuaia airport or pier. (B)

Tour Code: AR-02

Departs: Daily

Prices are subject to change until time of booking.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Deluxe: Park Hyatt Hotel - Park Deluxe room (Buenos Aires), Llao Llao - Suite (Bariloche), Los Sauces Casa Patagonia - Master Suite (El Calafate), Los Cauquenes - Canal View room (Ushuaia)
First Class: Sofitel - Superior room (Buenos Aires), Llao Llao - Lake view Standard room (Bariloche), Posada Los Alamos - Standard (El Calafate), Las Hayas Resort - Junior Suite (Ushuaia)
Standard - Loi Suites - Junior Studio (Buenos Aires), Llao Llao - Mountain view standard room (Bariloche), Esplendor - Concept room (El Calafate), Las Hayas resort - Standard room (Ushuaia)

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS ARGENTINA TOUR PACKAGE

- 4 nights hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Bariloche
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in El Calafate
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Ushuaia
- 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 dinner
- Private guided sightseeing as described above with the exception of the Upsala Glacier Navigation, which is a group departure.
- English speaking local guides
- Airport/hotel transfers

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS ARGENTINA TOUR PACKAGE

- Airfares
- Gratuities
- Meals and beverages (unless specified above)
- Cancellation & Medical Insurance
- Departure taxes

DURATION

13 nts / 14 days

UPGRADES

- Superior rooms and Suites are available at most of the above listed hotels. We also offer more hotels options.
- Please inquire for single and triple rates

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