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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 neighbourhood 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.

Meal: Dinner

Day at leisure to enjoy the city. According to your preferences, we suggest having a look at the options we have for you.

Meal: Breakfast

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.

Meal: Breakfast

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.

Meal: Breakfast

Morning at leisure. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. Arrival, reception and transfer to the selected hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

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.

Meal: Breakfast

At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to El Calafate. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Departure from the hotel towards Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park and declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Perito Moreno Glacier is an impressive river of ice with an area of 257 square kilometres, and a height in its front walls between 50 to 60 meters (165 to 200 ft.) above the level of the lake. During the tour, a walk along the paths located in front of the glacier allows us to admire this impressive natural wonder from different angles. This tour can be enhanced by a one-hour boat trip that provides a different view of the front wall of the glacier from the water level. Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, return to the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

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.

Meal: Breakfast

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.

Meal: Breakfast

At due time, transfer to the airport.

Meal: Breakfast

Inclusions

Needed transfers.
Accommodation:
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 Parks and Reserves.

Exclusions

-Flight tickets and airport taxes. 
-Extra: laundry service, telephone call. 
-Tips. 
-Eco-tax in Puerto Iguazú, Bariloche and port taxes in the Lake Crossing. 
-Early check in / late check out (Except early check-in in Buenos Aires on day 1, in the Fixed Departures).

Notes

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.

In addition, exclusive benefits of our fixed departure
Buenos Aires: Early check in with breakfast / Tango lesson previous to the dinner show
Península Valdés: lunch at the Tour to San Lorenzo (during low season will be replaced by lunch during the FD Península Valdés)
Ushuaia: an upgrade to the Beagle Channel boat trip to visit the penguin colony during the penguins’ season
El Calafate: boat trip during the Perito Moreno Glacier excursion.

Hotels Used
3 Star
BUENOS AIRES - HUINID OBELISCO OR SIMILAR (Superior Room)
PUERTO MADRYN - BAHIA NUEVA OR SIMILAR (Standard Room)
USHUAIA - ALTOS DE USHUAIA OR SIMILAR (Standard Room)
EL CALAFATE - SENT HOTEL OR SIMILAR (Standard Room)

4 Star
BUENOS AIRES - NH JOUSTEN OR SIMILAR (Superior Room)
PUERTO MADRYN - PENINSULA HOTEL (Standard Room)
USHUAIA - LOS ACEBOS OR SIMILAR (Standard Room)
EL CALAFATE - IMAGO HOTEL & SPA OR SIMILAR (Standard Patagonian Steppe)

Program Touring / Guide

Escorted Experience

Trip Highlights

Buenos Aires - Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia - El Calafate

Fixed Departure
08 Dec, 2024

4 Star
AUD 4,577 P P twin share
AUD 6,510 P P single
AVAILABLE

3 Star
AUD 4,407 P P twin share
AUD 6,094 P P single
AVAILABLE

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