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Argentina SOLAR ECLIPSE ADVENTURE December 9-19, 2020 | 11 Days Argentina SOLAR ECLIPSE ADVENTURE December 9-19, 2020 | 11 days TRIP ITINERARY 1.800.941.8010 | www.boundlessjourneys.com How we deliver THE WORLD’S GREAT ADVENTURES A passion for travel. Simply put, we love to travel, and that Small groups. Although the camaraderie of a group of like- infectious spirit is woven into every one of our journeys. Our minded travelers often enhances the journey, there can be staff travels the globe searching out hidden-gem inns and too much of a good thing! We tread softly, and our average lodges, taste-testing bistros, trattorias, and noodle stalls, group size is just 8–10 guests, allowing us access to and discovering the trails and plying the waterways of each opportunities that would be unthinkable with a larger group. remarkable destination. When we come home, we separate Flexibility to suit your travel style. We offer both wheat from chaff, creating memorable adventures that will scheduled, small-group departures and custom journeys so connect you with the very best qualities of each destination. that you can choose which works best for you. Not finding Unique, award-winning itineraries. Our flexible, hand- exactly what you are looking for? Let us customize a journey crafted journeys have received accolades from the to fulfill your travel dreams. world’s most revered travel publications. Beginning from Customer service that goes the extra mile. Having trouble our appreciation for the world’s most breathtaking and finding flights that work for you? Want to surprise your interesting destinations, we infuse our journeys with the traveling companion with a bottle of champagne at a tented elements of adventure and exploration that stimulate our camp in the Serengeti to celebrate an important milestone? souls and enliven our minds. Whether you are looking for There is no request that is too big—or too small—for our a challenging physical expedition or a leisurely cultural staff to handle. From your first call, we guide you through exploration, Boundless Journeys has exceptional itineraries choosing your trip, provide advice on preparing for your to match your sense of adventure. adventure, and hold your hand until you return home. Insider connections. There is simply no substitute for traveling with a knowledgeable insider, and our expert local guides will open doors for you that other travelers miss, like dinner with their extended family in Peru’s Sacred Valley, or meeting an art scholar in Florence. Relationships developed over many years allow you to experience our destinations through a well-connected friend. Multi-year recipient of Travel + Leisure magazine’s “World’s Best Tour Operator”; and recognized by the editors of National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine as one of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth. 2 Boundless Journeys © 2020 Argentina SOLAR ECLIPSE ADVENTURE Thank you for your interest in this fantastic journey to Argentina. We have TOUR OVERVIEW . 4 handcrafted this tour from our own experience and hope you fall in love with the area—as we have! THE JOURNEY . 6 ACCOMMODATIONS . 10 THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS JOURNEY WHAT TO EXPECT . 11 In 2020, Argentina will experience a total solar eclipse—the last over inhabited land for several years—and we will have a front row seat for this out-of-this-world OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS . 13 (literally) phenomenon. Enhancing our eclipse escapade, we explore on foot NEXT STEPS . 14 and by boat in and around Buenos Aires, the mountains of Bariloche, and the Patagonian Steppe. BOUNDLESS BEYOND . 15 Following on the July 2019 total solar eclipse in Argentina, excitement is high for this next solar event. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear it from our local team operations manager who was there: “As seekers of transformational experiences, we feel grateful to have participated in such a surreal natural phenomenon. For those of us who were there, it was a profound experience that is impossible to describe. Time stopped in the two minutes, 46 seconds of totality. If you have never viewed a total eclipse of the sun, then we can only encourage you to come experience for yourselves.” - Wendy Z., Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 2019 HIGHLIGHTS • A city tour of Buenos Aires including the famed Recoleta neighborhood • Witnessing the solar eclipse from within the Zone of Totality • Discovering Los Glaciares National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Enjoying traditional Argentinean cuisine, fresh regional ingredients, and local wine • Hiking and boat excursions in the stunning landscapes of Patagonia 800.941.8010 • www.boundlessjourneys.com 3 TOUR OVERVIEW THE BASICS Duration: 11 days / 10 nights Tour start/end: Buenos Aires, Argentina Accommodations: Ideally-located deluxe hotels and 2 nights supported communal camping Trip rating: 1 2 3 4 5 Easy . .Strenuous (See page 11 for more details) Land cost: $7,995 per person* Single supplement: First two reserved: $1,195 (Must reserve at least 120 days ahead)* Additional singles: $1,695 Internal airfare: $1,100 per person (subject to change) WHAT’S INCLUDED Just pack your bags—we’ve got you covered! When you’re on a Boundless Journeys adventure, every detail is taken care of for you, so you can relax and truly experience each moment. Put your wallet away, leave your travel books behind, fold up your maps, and BE there. Your Boundless Journeys adventure includes: • An expert private guide, supported by local specialists • All accommodations • All activities as noted in the itinerary • Private ground transportation • Most meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 11 (except dinners on Days 4 and 9) • Local wine is included with dinners • Explorers Club savings on your next scheduled, small-group trip (conditions apply) • All gratuities, except those for your guides and driver, which are at your discretion International airfare is not included in the price of your trip. Please contact your local travel agency or the airlines directly to make any arrangements you may need. If you would like assistance with booking your flights or other travel plans, please contact Boundless Journeys directly at (800) 941-8010 for a referral to our partners who will best fulfill your needs. 4 Boundless Journeys © 2020 ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE DAY 1 DAY 6 Arrive in Argentina’s capital city of Buenos Aires in time for Eclipse Day followed by an optional afternoon walk or hike. a welcome dinner. DAY 7 DAY 2 Fly to El Calafate in southern Patagonia; optional short Buenos Aires city tour including the famously-chic Recoleta sunset hike upon arrival. neighborhood. Dinner aboard a traditional “flatboat” as we navigate the Paraná Delta. DAY 8 Full day of exploration at Los Glaciares National Park and DAY 3 the Perito Moreno Glacier with a traditional Patagonian Fly to Bariloche. Afternoon walk through the native forest in lunch at Estancia Nibepo Aike. Llao-Llao Nature Park. Lunch at a local brewery. DAY 9 DAY 4 4x4 trip to Upsala Glacier Viewpoint and hike through Fossil Boat excursion in López Bay and forest hike past waterfalls Canyon. and larch trees. DAY 10 DAY 5 Fly to Buenos Aires and enjoy a farewell dinner. Explore the Enchanted Valley, a secret corner of Patagonia. Transfer to the Eclipse Base Camp in the Zone of Totality. DAY 11 After sunset and through the night, look for signs of the Departure. Geminid meteor shower. 800.941.8010 • www.boundlessjourneys.com 5 THE JOURNEY DAY 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires DAY 2: City Tour & Delta Navigation Welcome to Buenos Aires! Activity Overview: Walking and boating Activity Level: Easy Upon arrival in Argentina’s capital, you’ll be met by a Activity Length: 4-hour tour including 3 hours of walking Boundless Journeys representative at the airport and transferred to your elegant, downtown hotel in Buenos After breakfast, we begin our adventure with an exploration Aires’ Palermo Hollywood neighborhood. of Buenos Aires’ most important historical monuments and significant buildings, such as the Casa Rosada—an Founded by Spanish explorers in the 16th century, the iconic pink stone building that houses the office of the capital—whose name translates to “City of our Lady Argentine President. Along the way, we learn about the Saint Mary of the Fair Winds”—was an important New Porteños’ lifestyle, vibrant culture, and music (“Porteño” is World trading center for more than two centuries. In 1816, the name those hailing from Buenos Aires—a port city—call following what is known as the May Revolution and several themselves). years of conflict, Argentina earned its independence from Spain. Despite two later efforts by French and Anglo- We also experience the city’s European flair, strolling French forces to blockade the city into submission, Buenos through eclectic neighborhoods, from the historic San Aires maintained its independence, and its reputation Telmo, to the colorful, working-class La Boca, to chic as Argentina’s most liberal, free-trading, and European- Recoleta. Among Recoleta’s well-known sites is its famous influenced city continues to this day. cemetery, where we find the graves of many of Argentina’s emblematic figures. This afternoon, you may have time to explore Buenos Aires and the revived Palermo neighborhood on your own. There This evening, we have a festive dinner aboard a traditional are shopping opportunities at nearby artisan markets and flatboat. The Paraná Delta, where the Paraná and Uruguay antique stores, and also the chance to enjoy your first taste rivers meet and feed the Rio de la Plata, is formed by of Argentinean beef served on an open parrilla barbecue. thousands of islands, many uninhabited. More than 100 This evening, we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner with our guide species of birds and water plants make their home here.
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