Argentina SOLAR ECLIPSE ADVENTURE December 9-19, 2020 | 11 Days

Argentina SOLAR ECLIPSE ADVENTURE December 9-19, 2020 | 11 days

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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

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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.

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.

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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. before retiring for the evening. The flatboat we will explore on was originally used to transport barrels for a distillery. It is ideal for shallow rivers Accommodation: Casa Sur Palermo, Buenos Aires and streams due to its flat bottom, hence its Spanish name, Meals: D chata palera (meaning flat-bottomed freight boat). Accommodation: Casa Sur Palermo, Buenos Aires Meals: B, L, D

6 Boundless Journeys © 2020 We enjoy lunch aboard our boat as we return to the port. DAY 3: Bariloche & Llao-Llao Nature Park The remainder of the day is free to relax at the hotel or walk Activity Overview: Walking around town, and dinner tonight is on your own. Bariloche Activity Level: Easy has a number of good restaurants to choose from, and our Activity Length: 1.5 hours guide is happy to make recommendations. Today, we take a short flight south to Bariloche. Once a little Accommodation: Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Bariloche mountain village, San Carlos de Bariloche has developed Meals: B, L into one of the most attractive small cities in Patagonia. We visit some of the key viewpoints in the city, appreciating the DAY 5: Enchanted Valley beauty of lakes Moreno and Nahuel Huapi and the peaks of Lopez and Capilla before stretching our legs on a walk Activity Overview: Walking and boating through the impressive Llao-Llao Nature Park. To refresh Activity Level: Easy ourselves after the hike, we visit a local microbrewery for a Activity Length: 1.5 hours beer tasting and traditional Patagonian barbeque. Today, we make our way to the Valle Encantado, or This afternoon, we are free to explore town before Enchanted Valley, known for its fascinating landscape of reconvening for dinner. rocky formations and vegetation that maintains its color year-round. After driving out of Bariloche, we cross the Accommodation: Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Bariloche Limay River by boat and arrive in the valley. Walking among Meals: B, L, D volcanic walls and caves, we enjoy the beautiful scenery of this secret corner of Patagonia. DAY 4: Tristeza Sound After lunch at a local estancia, we head to the Eclipse Base Activity Overview: Walking and boating Camp, ideally located in the Zone of Totality. Activity Level: Easy Dinner this evening is served at 7 p.m. We’ll encourage an Activity Length: 1.5 hours walking, about 4 hours boat tour early bedtime so that if the skies are clear, you can wake We continue exploring the stunning nature in this region around midnight to watch the peak of the Geminid meteor with a boat excursion in Tristeza Sound, navigating along shower. the most remote and least-visited branch of the Nahuel Accommodation: Santo Tomás Base Camp Huapi Lake. If the weather conditions are good there are Meals: B, L, D beautiful views of the Tronador Mountain. Once we reach the shore, we enjoy a forested hike among beautiful coihue and larch trees. The trail climbs to a set of beautiful waterfalls descending from the Frey River.

800.941.8010 • www.boundlessjourneys.com 7 El Calafate is on the shores of Lago Argentino in the dry DAY 6: Eclipse Day and dramatic Patagonia Steppe. This area is the gateway to Activity Overview: Viewing and hiking visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Activity Level: Easy to challenging hiking options site. Activity Length: Full day Upon arrival to the hotel, we can choose to relax or explore Today is the day we´ve been looking forward to! Breakfast the areas around the town on a short hike to Laguna Nimez is served early in order to have plenty of time to chose our for a beautiful Patagonian sunset. personal spot on the field and set up our cameras. A mid- Accommodation: Xelena Hotel, El Calafate morning snack will be provided with fruit, croissants, and Meals: B, L, D hot beverages before the eclipse begins. As the sun moves into the moon’s shadow, we will focus our attention skyward for a mesmerizing experience. Those DAY 8: Los Glaciares National Park who have seen it find it difficult to describe—day turns to Activity Overview: Walking and boating night, and there is an unusual stillness. After the sun makes Activity Level: Easy to moderate its way out of the shadows and daylight returns to earth, Activity Length: 3 hours driving, 2 hours walking, 1.5 hour we enjoy lunch, and our group can choose how to spend boat ride the rest of the afternoon. A variety of hiking options are Today’s itinerary features a full day of exploration in Los available right from our camp. Glaciares National Park. Deemed a UNESCO World Dinner will be back in camp as we celebrate what we all Heritage site in 1981, the park and its famous Perito Moreno witnessed today. Glacier offer some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in Argentina, and our journey takes in the very best of the Accommodation: Santo Tomás Base Camp region. Meals: B, L, D Our route begins with a 31-mile drive through Santa Cruz’s vast farmland, dotted by estancias, and provides a glimpse DAY 7: El Calafate into the rural heart of southern Patagonia. We drive to Roca Activity Overview: Transfer, optional hike Lake and on to Estancia Nibepo Aike, one of the region’s Activity Level: Easy sheep-ranching pioneers. There, we enjoy a short hike on Activity Length: 15-20 minutes the property before delving into a traditional Patagonian lunch comprised of family recipes and ingredients harvested In the morning, we transfer to the Bariloche airport to board from the gardens. our flight to El Calafate in southern Patagonia.

8 Boundless Journeys © 2020 We continue to the nearby port, where a short boat ride brings us to the starting point for our walk along Playa DAY 10: Buenos Aires de las Monedas, or Coins Beach. There, our short hike Activity Overview: Transfer winds through a forest of beautiful Andean lengas trees, We say goodbye today to the beauty of Patagonia and fly culminating with breathtaking views of the Perito Moreno back to Buenos Aires. The remainder of the day is at your Glacier. leisure before we gather for our farewell dinner to toast our We return to our boat and continue south to the Bajo de las celestial and terrestrial adventures! Sombras port, where a brief bus ride brings us to a series of Accommodation: Casa Sur Palermo, Buenos Aires glacier catwalks inside the National Park, where our guide Meals: B, L, D describes the various faces of ice we observe. As an active glacier, portions of the ice ‘calve,’ or break-off, frequently, providing visitors with the opportunity to witness this rare, DAY 11: Departure natural phenomenon. This morning, we are transferred to the Buenos Aires airport We return to our inviting hotel to freshen up before our in time for our flights home or continued travels. dinner of Argentinean fare and local wines. Meals: B Accommodation: Xelena Hotel, El Calafate Meals: B, L, D

DAY 9: Estancia Cristina PLEASE NOTE: This is a typical itinerary, and actual Activity Overview: Walking and nature touring activities may vary to take advantage of weather Activity Level: Moderate conditions, local events, and to allow serendipity to play Activity Length: 4-5 hours, about 8.5 miles (downhill) a hand in your experience. Accommodations are as After breakfast, we depart for Estancia Cristina, located in outlined in the itinerary, although we reserve the right to a unique corner in Los Glaciares National Park. Founded change these should the need arise. See our booking in 1941, this stunning place maintains its essence, keeping terms and conditions for more information about our the history of its founders alive, who with great effort and change policy. perseverance, made this lonely and inhospitable place a home. From here, we take a 4x4 excursion to get to Upsala Glacier Viewpoint, where we enjoy the best views of Lake Guillermo, the face of Upsala Glacier, and the Patagonian Ice Field. We depart for our hike through the Fossil Canyon. At 170 million years old, this place has been so named for its incredible concentration of marine fossils—imprints of squid and jellyfish among them. Although over eight miles, the entire hike is downhill as we make our way on foot back to the estancia. We return to El Calafate, and you are free to dine independently this evening. Accommodation: Xelena Hotel, El Calafate Meals: B, L

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NIGHTS 1, 2, & 10 Casa Sur Palermo Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: +54 11 4778 4100 | [email protected] Conveniently located near art galleries, shops, and restaurants in Buenos Aires’ vibrant Palermo Hollywood neighborhood, this sophisticated property features 61 contemporary rooms, a pool, and sprawling rooftop terrace.

NIGHTS 3 & 4 Llao Llao Hotel & Resort Bariloche, Argentina Tel +54 294 444-8530 | [email protected] Originally built in 1940 in an area surrounded by the Cerro Lopez and Tronador peaks and the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes, this 5-star hotel offers historical charm and exclusive luxury. Amenities include an 18-hole golf course, marina, beach, solarium, heated indoor and outdoor infinity edge swimming-pools, spa with sauna, and fitness center.

NIGHTS 5 & 6 Santo Tomás Base Camp Santo Tomás, Argentina Enjoy the lively, communal atmosphere with other eclipse viewers on a private, remote estancia of nearly 25,000 acres near the village of Santo Tomás. This 200 person encampment is situated right in the Zone of Totality. Camping facilities include: spacious dome tents (4-person size for two people to use), sleeping bags, air mattresses, lanterns, catered meals, communal dining tents, and tented toilet facilities.

NIGHTS 7-9 Xelena Hotel El Calafate, Argentina Tel: +54 11 4328-1340 | [email protected] Designed to enjoy the best landscapes of El Calafate, this simple hotel offers an unparalleled view of Lake Argentino and the Cerro Calafate. Vegetable gardens provide local produce, and outdoor firepits warm outdoor guest spaces on the property. Amenities include a spa, heated indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and gourmet restaurant.

TRIP RATING In the mountains and lakes of Bariloche and the southern Boundless Journeys’ trips are designed for energetic and town of El Calafate, the weather can be summed up in one flexible individuals who like to be active and have a spirit of word—unpredictable—but strong, relentless winds are one adventure and a positive attitude. Argentina: Solar Eclipse constant of life in Patagonia. Light precipitation during the Adventure is rated 2, easy to moderate, on a scale of 1-5 day is not uncommon. Temperatures are cool, ranging from (with 5 being the most strenuous). Walking and hiking is 45 to low 70s degrees Fahrenheit in December. on well-maintained trails and city streets. Our walks and Please come prepared to walk in rain or shine, packing a hikes range from 2 to 5 hours (our longest being 8.5 miles range of warm, waterproof layers of clothing, even if the downhill), and several days will have less physical activity. weather appears fine. We will do daily activities as planned, unless weather conditions make it dangerous to do so. You PREPARING FOR THIS TRIP may obtain more detailed weather information at www. It is important that you realistically assess your physical weatherbase.com. condition with regard to the demands of this trip. The more well-prepared you are for the activities, the more you will AVERAGE TEMPERATURE ºF (HIGH/LOW) enjoy yourself. As a general guideline, we suggest that DECEMBER you engage in easy to moderate aerobic activities (such Buenos Aires 82° / 67° as walking, hiking, jogging, or cycling) for at least 30-45 Bariloche 71° / 41° minutes several times a week for 4-6 weeks before the Eclipse site 82° / 59° trip. If you live in a flat area, try to incorporate some stairs El Calafate 65° / 46° into your workout, or use a treadmill with varying incline capability (consult your doctor before undertaking any new . fitness program). Please contact us if you have any doubts TRAVELER’S RESPONSIBILITY regarding your physical match with this tour. As a trip participant, you have responsibilities to Boundless Journeys, your fellow travelers and guide, and the local WEATHER people you encounter. This includes understanding and Argentina is a large country (nearly 2,300 miles long) and preparing for the conditions described in the itinerary, its climate varies greatly from region to region. Buenos ensuring it meets your interests and abilities, and following Aires has a subtropical climate, and summers are generally the health and safety guidelines of Boundless Journeys, hot and humid. The low/high temperatures range from 65- local authorities, and/or the CDC. At their discretion, a guide 85 degrees Fahrenheit, with the potential for heat waves in may ask a guest to leave the trip if further participation may the low 100s. The warmest months are January, February, be detrimental to the individual or other participants. and December.

800.941.8010 • www.boundlessjourneys.com 11 We strongly urge any guest feeling ill shortly before departure indigenous influences, both in cooking techniques and to cancel their trip. To help cover your investment, we highly the use of local ingredients. Throughout Argentina, food is recommend purchasing travel insurance with supplemental culturally important, and social gatherings typically occur “Cancel for Any Reason” coverage. If you feel unwell during around a meal, especially Sunday afternoon ‘family dinners.’ the tour, please immediately inform your guide, who can If there is one universal feature of Argentinean cuisine, help take the appropriate next steps. We appreciate your it’s beef (or carne)—in fact, the country has the highest cooperation. consumption of red meat in the world. Typically, in the north, cuts of steak and ribs are prepared on the traditional SMALL GROUP TRAVEL asado barbecue, while in Patagonia, lamb and goat are Small group travel affords us the opportunity to seek out the more common. Sometimes, an entire animal is cooked on most remote and exotic destinations on the planet. Often we an open fire in a technique known as asado a la estaca. In are exploring these locales with just 6-12 guests. The nature both cases, asado meats are typically served along with of active group travel is such that not all participants have vegetable sides and a chimichurri sauce of fresh herbs, the same ability level or interests. Traveling at a pace that garlic, and vinegar. is comfortable for the entire group, with a spirit of flexibility and adventure, are all part of this shared experience. On most menus, you are also likely to find milanesas, or thin cuts of breaded and fried meats, various sausages (like DRINKS WITH MEALS chorizo) and sweet breads, and empanada pastries filled At Boundless Journeys we believe group dinners are a time with everything from beef to cheese and sweet corn. Italian to celebrate our day, while enjoying the best of local cuisine, transplants, such as pizza and pasta, are also common, and good company. In keeping with this spirit, we typically while salads and vegetables such as squash, eggplant, include local beer and wine with group dinners. If you prefer tomatoes, lettuce, and onions are typically served as side premium wine, or liquor, please feel free to order what you dishes. For dessert, the nationally-beloved dulce de leche like, and you may settle your tab at the end of the meal. (a caramel-like spread made from heated, sweetened milk) is used to flavor cakes, toasted bread, ice cream, and more. DRINKING WATER We provide purified or bottled water on all trips; however, Please inform us of any specific dietary restrictions, and we in an effort to reduce waste, we strongly encourage you will do our best to accommodate you. Please call our office to bring a water bottle or hydration bag to refill throughout with any questions or concerns about our ability to meet your trip. For water out on the road or trail, we do our best your needs. to provide purified water from larger containers to refill your bottles, rather than using many small single-use bottles OUR GUIDES throughout your trip. This is just one small way we strive to On this trip, one Boundless Journeys guide will remain with travel more responsibly and we appreciate your efforts in you throughout your trip. A second regional guide will join helping us to protect the extraordinary places we visit. you in each location. With a Boundless Journeys guide, your experience is that of friend and local adventurer. Although Boundless Journeys has taken the Travelers Against you will never know they are at work—the mark of a truly Plastic company pledge to promote sustainable travel and great leader—our guides make magical things happen and encourage travelers to avoid buying bottled water when add a dimension to your trip that you could not experience they travel. You can take the pledge, too, and learn more on your own. Over the years we have forged bonds with about TAP’s efforts at www.travelersagainstplastic.org. some of the best guides in the world, and we typically work with a small team of guides in each region. CUISINE Like the country itself, Argentinean cuisine is reflective of its melting pot of cultures. European traditions—primarily Spanish and Italian—are frequently combined with

12 Boundless Journeys © 2020 OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS The following trip extensions serve as great pre-tour additions to our journey. Please contact our home office at 1-800-941- 8010 for the full itinerary, or if you wish to reserve.

MENDOZA WINE REGION Mendoza is known for its year-round sunshine, gourmet restaurants, and delicious wines. Our 3-day tour features guided visits to the traditional wineries in the Luján de Cuyo region, which is well-known for its centuries- old vineyards and world-class production of wines from Malbec and Cabernet grapes. Enjoy luxurious accommodations with an onsite spa and the ability to customize your tour with additional excursions to make the most of your time in this beautiful region!

Duration: 3-day trip Tour start: Mendoza, Argentina What’s Included: Tour end: Mendoza, Argentina • Expert leadership Accommodations: 2 nights in boutique hotels • All accommodations 2 Trip rating: 1 3 4 5 • Meals as indicated in the itinerary Easy ...... Strenuous • All on-tour transportation (including airport transfers) Land cost: from $1,290 per person (double • All activities noted in the itinerary occupancy) • All gratuities except for those for your guide and Single supplement: $865 driver, which are at your discretion Internal Airfare: $260* (R/T Buenos Aires to Mendoza) *Subject to change IGUAZU FALLS Located on the border of Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls is the largest waterfall system in the world. Our journey allows you to visit both sides, and fully experience the beauty of this natural wonder. Walk along Iguazu’s impressive collection of waterfalls and feel the mist from the stunning Garganta del Diablo. Surrounded by tropical jungle and home to incredible biodiversity, Iguazu Falls offers a sense of perfect harmony with nature.

Duration: 3-day trip Tour start: Iguazu, Argentina What’s Included: Tour end: Iguazu, Argentina • Expert leadership Accommodations: 2 nights in a boutique hotel • All accommodations Trip rating: 1 2 3 4 5 • Meals as indicated in the itinerary Easy ...... Strenuous • All on-tour transportation (including airport transfers) Land cost: $1,495 per person (double occupancy) • All activities noted in the itinerary Single supplement: $945 • All gratuities except for those for your guide and Internal Airfare: $335* (R/T Buenos Aires to Iguazu) driver, which are at your discretion *Subject to change

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