EXPERIENCE FULL PATAGONIA ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires - Puerto Madryn Ushuaia - El Calafate- Bariloche 2017-2018
13 Days -12 Nights EXPERIENCE FULL PATAGONIA ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires‐ Puerto Madryn – Ushuaia‐ El Calafate‐ Bariloche 13 Days / 12 Nights EXPERIENCE FULL PATAGONIA ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires‐ Puerto Madryn – Ushuaia‐ El Calafate‐ Bariloche 13 Days / 12 Nights
Day 01 – Buenos Aires
International Airport Arrival – Meeting point with an INFOBA DMC Argentina guide. Private transfer from International Airport to Kenton Buenos Aires Hotel
Overnight accommodations at Kenton Buenos Aires Hotel‐ standard room with breakfast included Website: http://www.kentonpalacebsas.com.ar/
Meals: None by INFOBA
Day 02 – Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires City Tour Premium (3 hours)
Buenos Aires is one of the most fascinating cities in both Latin America and the world. Be it for its splendid and varied architecture, with its old Colonial buildings, French palaces and state‐of‐the‐art skyscrapers; for its vibrant nightlife and endless cultural options; or maybe just for the rich identity of the Porteños, who proudly bear the European heritage of their ancestors, more and more visitors are coming to visit.
At the first stop you will discover the history of “May Square”, the site of the most important historical events and where their protagonists made history since its foundation where you can see its surroundings, the most emblematic buildings, and learn all about them. Then enjoy May Avenue and wonder in awe at the oldest residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires: San Telmo. Walk along its cobble‐stoned streets and discover its antiques shops and picturesque buildings. Live and feel the original Tango in the neighborhood of La Boca: walk along “Caminito Street” and enjoy the dancers and souvenir shops. See the mythical Boca Juniors soccer stadium. Contemplate the modernization of the city whilst traveling along “Madero Port” and its exclusive docks, full of excellent restaurants and large office buildings. Pass through the Retiro neighborhood and move on to see Palermo and its most exclusive residential area before finally arriving at Recoleta. Once there, discover the final resting place of Eva Peron, “Evita” and wander through Recoleta Cemetery where she is to be found.
Free afternoon at leisure
During evening, dinner and tango show with transfers included at La Ventana Website: http://www.laventanaweb.com/
In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic conventillo is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. La Ventana is a trip to older times. The interior architectural style is preserved, and creates the ideal setting for a unique experience; 35 artists in scene, two tango orchestras, a folklore band, dancers and singers; a menu that consists of several traditional and international dishes, and a list of excellent Argentine wines
Overnight accommodations at Kenton Buenos Aires
Meals: B, D
Day 3– Buenos Aires – Trelew‐ Puerto Madryn
Private transfer from Hotel to Domestic Airport with guide assistance in order to take flight to Trelew
Flight Buenos Aires (BUE) – Trelew (REL) ‐ not included in program rate
Arrival to Trelew Airport – Meeting Point with an INFOBA DMC guide and regular transfer to Puerto Madryn.
Overnight accommodations at Peninsula Valdes Hotel – standard room with breakfast Website: http://www.hotelpeninsula.com.ar/esp/
Meals: B Day 4–Puerto Madryn
Full Day Peninsula Valdes regular tour‐ whale watching navigation included (entrance fee not included) (This activity can be replaced during different periods of the year)
We depart early in the morning towards the Provincial Wildlife Reserve Peninsula Valdes, UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a one‐hour drive we arrive in Puerto Piramides, where we take a boat tour (optional) to do whale watching of Southern Right Whales (Eubalaena australis) between June and December, and of Southern Sea lions (Otaria flavescens) and cormorants between January and March. There is no navigation in Puerto Piramides during April and May. Around noon we leave for Punta Delgada to have lunch (not included) at the Lighthouse complex (*ask about minimum charge*), where we have the chance of walking down to the beach to take a closer look of the elephant seals. Then we depart for Punta Cantor to observe the peninsula’s Atlantic coastline, and we reach the initial stretch of the Valdes Inlet (Caleta Valdes). After the observation and interpretation of the coastal geology, we drive back to the Ameghino Isthmus for a tour of the Visitor Centre. Along the way we have good chance of viewing animals such as guanacos, rheas, foxes, cavies, armadillos and skunks, among others.
Whale Watching in Peninsula Valdés by Yellow Submarine (This activity can be replaced during different periods of the year) Unlike the conventional watching service, the semi‐submersible submarine Yellow Submarine allows us to watch whales submersed in their environment. Underwater, the perspective looks completely different, which is comparable only to the experience of diving among them. While they remain close to the vessel, we watch them all the time through the 40 viewing windows on the lower deck. On board, passengers can walk around at their pleasure on the submersed lower deck, or on the outdoor upper deck and watch the whales from the surface of the water, as a conventional watching.
Overnight accommodations at Peninsula Valdes Hotel
Meals: B Day 5–Puerto Madryn‐ Trelew‐ Ushuaia
Regular transfer from hotel to Trelew Airport in order to take a flight to Ushuaia
Flight Trelew (REL) – Ushuaia (USH) ‐ not included in program rate
Arrival to Ushuaia – Meeting Point with an INFOBA DMC guide and regular transfer to Hotel
Overnight accommodations at Albatros Hotel – Standard room with breakfast included Website: http://www.albatroshotel.com.ar/
Meals: B
Day 6–Ushuaia
Park & Nature in Tierra del Fuego National Park‐ regular tour‐ National park tickets not included
A natural and tranquil trip. In this trip, we will go through the main and most important parts of the park. Around noon, as we are walking, we will have a very special panorama of the unique ecosystem of the Tierra del Fuego. The guides will give you an experience filled with the passion they have for these locations, creating an unforgettable moment for our guests. Bahia Lapataia, the Lago Roca and the Bahia Ensenada are some of the places that will be visited in the southernmost park in the world.
08:00 Pick up at the hotel. 08:30 Visit the panoramic point at Canal Beagle. 08:45 Arrive at the Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego. 09:00 Begin Trekking, looking at Lapataia. 09:30 Arrive at the Ruta Nacional 3. 09:45 Begin Trekking on the path towards the beaver dam. 10:15 Arrive at the beaver dam. 10:30 Begin trekking by the peat bogs. 11:30 Arrive at Laguna Negra. 12:00 Arrive at Lago Roca. 12:30 Arrive at Río Pipo. 13:00 Trekking to the waterfall (there and back). 13:30 Arrive at Bahía Ensenada ‐ Photo stop. 14:00 Return to the city
Regular daily group departures Season of the Excursion: Between the 1st of October and the 30th of May. Dependent on the weather conditions. Difficulty: Easy.
Overnight accommodations at Albatros Hotel
Meals: B
Day 7–Ushuaia
Estancia Harberton + Trek + Penguins ‐ National park tickets not included
We depart in the morning, via national route 3, to its intersection with the famous route “J”, where we turn into the coastal zone, bordering the river valley Lasifashaj, almost to the mouth of the Beagle Channel in Brown Bay. The first activity of this trip is to get to know the oldest stables in Tierra del Fuego, the “Estancia Harberton” where we will board a zodiac to go to visit a colony of Megellanic penguins andshentoo. After we learn a bit more about them, we will head back to the estancia (ranch) where we will learn about its history and present day workings. Por the afternoon, we will enjoy a box lunch and begin to walk along the coast of the river Lasifashaj, there is a unique waterfall that is the product of the narrowing of the river valley. We will enjoy the unique solitude and unforgettable landscapes. We will also get to know the Puerto Almanza and in the afternoon we will return to Ushuaia.
Overnight accommodations at Albatros Hotel
Meals: B
Day 8–Ushuaia – El Calafate
Regular transfer from hotel to Airport in order to take a flight to El Calafate
Flight Ushuaia (USH) – El Calafate (FTE)‐ not included in program rate
Arrival to El Calafate – Meeting Point with an INFOBA DMC guide and regular transfer to Hotel Overnight accommodations at Mirador del Lago Hotel – Superior room with breakfast included Website: http://www.miradordellago.com.ar/
Meals: B
Day 9–El Calafate
Perito Moreno Glacier visit‐ regular service‐ including safari boat trip ‐ national park ticket not included
Departure from the morning to travel the 80 kms distance separating El Calafate Perito Moreno glacier, unique in the world in constant progress. During the trip you know beautiful places in the Andean foothills, along the south bank of Lake Argentino. After crossing the river Centinela and Mitre, was reached at Brazo Rico to enter the National Park Los Glaciares. Bordering the Lake Rico began to spot the icebergs floating on the water until we can finally appreciate the full extent of this natural wonder has been declared by the United Nations as World Heritage.
Safari Boat
The tour is a voyage of one (1) hour by the Lake Rico, who can appreciate the majestic south wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. This glacier ice wall is about 60m high and 100m below lake level. The boat comes about 200m from where the glacier touches the Magallanes Peninsula and then goes at length (about 3km) south wall allowing you to enjoy the landslides that occur daily and the magical beauty of its seracs, cracks and intense blue. This service is carried out with the boat Yagan, with capacity for 110 passengers. Boarding takes place at the port on the Bay "Under the Shadow", about 7 km before the glacier viewpoint. It is highly recommended to complete the visit to the glacier as it is not from the runways visible south wall in all its magnificence.
Overnight accommodations at Mirador del Lago Hotel
Meals: B Day 10–El Calafate – Bariloche
Regular transfer from hotel to Airport in order to take a flight to San Carlos de Bariloche
Flight El Calafate (FTE)‐ San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC)‐ not included in program rate Arrival to San Carlos de Bariloche – Meeting Point with an INFOBA DMC guide and private transfer to Hotel, no guide
Overnight accommodations at Cacique Inacayal Hotel – Standard room with breakfast included Website: http://www.hotelinacayal.com.ar/
Meals: B
Day 11– Bariloche
Bariloche Discovery Active: Hiking + Kayaking + Sightseeing ‐ Full Day‐ regular service (this activity can be replaced during different periods of the year) Bariloche Discovery Active offers you a great outdoor experience in Northern Patagonia & Lake District. Paddle the pristine waters of Nahuel Huapi & Moreno Lake, enjoy a Gourmet Pic Nic lunch by the lake in a secluded bay, and explore on foot “Miradores del Brazo Tristeza”, with stunning and spectacular views of Mount Tronador, the lake & the Andean landscapes. Trip length: 9:00 am – 17:00 pm (full day) Activities: Hiking, kayaking & Sightseeing tour Activity level: Easy + / Medium Available: October to April After picking up passengers at their hotel we’ll enjoy a private transfer along Bustillo Avenue with spectacular vistas of Lake Nahuel Huapi and mountain landscapes. We’ll pass front the Luxurious Llao Llao hotel, Pañuelo Port and reaching López Bay, where our Adventure tour begins. Kayaks and guides will be ready and you will have an easy introduction about paddling skills, safety instruction, all the kayak gear and itinerary briefing in order to start paddling on lakes Nahuel Huapi and Moreno discovering its coasts and hidden bays where most of the people have no access. There is enough time to take photos and explore. We´ll paddle for about 1 ½ in a pleasant rhythm with some breaks for resting and discover the impressive landscapes. In one of hidden bays we´ll land for a memorable Fine outdoor lunch with typical Patagonia Cuisine, Argentinean “Malbec” wines and a tasty dessert. After lunch break we´ll continue paddling a little bit more to reach our head trail and begin the hiking stage up (1 ½ hs) to the viewpoints of Tristeza Branch and its incredible panoramic points discovering most of lake Nahuel Huapi, its islands, neighbouring hills and at the back the magnificent Mount Tronador, with its glaciers and endless snow of the Andes. Beginning of the descent and arrival to the vehicle from where we continue discovering the beauty of Bariloche and the lakes district. The tour has a short pause in Panoramic Viewpoint “Punto Panorámico”, where Nahuel Huapi, Victoria Island and the mountain range are the major figures. We’ll arrive at the hotel late afternoon.
Overnight accommodations at Cacique Inacayal Hotel
Meals: B, L
Day 12– Bariloche
Morning at leisure to enjoy the city on your own
Victoria island and Arrayanes Forest navigation‐ transfers from your hotel included After a voyage of 11 km, approximately 30 minutes by boat, we arrive to Puerto Anchorena in Victoria Island. It is feasible to hike and walk around the island, visiting the former conifer nursery. You can climb through a chairlift that will take you to the summit of Cerro Bella Vista to 900 meters. high, from a narrow alley of ancient cypress trees and native coihues, returning from the hill in the rides blue in a series of spectacular natural viewpoints. Then again embarked to go to Puerto Quetrihue, on the peninsula of the same name, where you can visit the world famous Myrtle Forest. This is a unique arboreal formation with ancient trees. The bark of this tree is cold, totally smooth and tan. It has white flowers similar to orange blossom and violet fruits of pleasant taste. The Myrtle Forest has been declared untouchable area and Natural Monument.
Overnight accommodations at Cacique Inacayal Hotel
Meals: B Day 13– Bariloche‐ Buenos Aires
Private transfer, no guide, from hotel to Airport in order to take a flight to Buenos Aires and then connect with your international flight
Flight San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC)‐ Buenos Aires (BUE)‐ not included in program rate
Domestic airport arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to International Airport, guide assistance not included
Meals: B **End of our services** Argentina ‐ Terms and Conditions
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