Arrival and reception at the airport transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city. We start at Plaza de Mayo, witness of the most important events of the country since 1810, to then continue to the neighbourhood of La Boca and finish in Palermo and Recoleta. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to appreciate the magnetism of tango.
Meal: Dinner
Day at leisure to explore the city.
Meal: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Ushuaia. Arrival and reception at the airport, transfer to de hotel. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
In the morning, excursion to the Tierra del Fuego National Park to enjoy excellent panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, surrounded by mountains, lenga forest, cherries, notros and flowers. In the afternoon, we conclude with the boarding formalities and later, transfer to the port. Once on board, the captain and crew welcome us. Set sail.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
We sail along the Murray channel and Nassau Bay towards Cape Horn National Park, where we land if the climatic conditions allow us. The mythic Cape Horn, known as ‘the World’s End’, was declared as Worldwide Biosphere Reserve in 2005. In the afternoon, we land at Wulaia Bay, historic site that used to be one of the biggest settlements of native canoeists called Yamana’s. We walk to a viewpoint from where we can appreciate the beauty of the vegetation and geography.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
We start the day sailing through the north western arm of the Beagle Channel to land at the Pía fiord to walk towards its viewpoint. In the afternoon, we enter the Garibaldi fiord to have a walk to the base of a glacial waterfall. Return to the cruise.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Today we push out into the Agostini Sine, where it is possible to appreciate the glaciers that comes down from the centre of the Darwin Mountain Range, some of them reach the sea. During the morning, we land in Zodiac boats to make a soft walk around a lagoon that emerged from the Águila glacier. In the afternoon, we return to the Zodiac boats to come closer to the Cóndor Glacier. We learn about the formation of the glaciers and its influence in the sharp geography of the Patagonian channels.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Early in the morning we arrive at Magdalena Island, if the climatic conditions allow it, which was a must-stop for the supply of ancient sailors and discoverers. During our walk towards the lighthouse, we can appreciate a wide colony of Magellanic penguins. Finally, we arrive at Punta Arenas. The land is at 11:30 AM. Regular shuttle to Puerto Natale’s.
Meal: Breakfast
Full day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park. The park was declared Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in April 1978. The variety of flora and fauna along the landscapes and geography makes this area one of the most ideal places to practice adventure sports. We admire lakes as the Sarmiento, Nordenskjold and Pehoe, among others. The fauna you may observe are foxes, guanacos and other species. During the tour, there is a huge variety of birds easy to see. We take a short walk towards the Salto Grande, which is a part of the water supply system of the park. The circuit continues to the administration leading to Lake Grey, where it is possible to take a short thirty-minute walk through a native wood to reach the lake’s coast and admire the icebergs that break off the glacier and now are located at the beach. Box Lunch. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
Regular shuttle to El Calafate. Arrival and reception. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Way out from the hotel to the Perito Moreno Glacier, located at Los Glaciares National Park. The Perito Moreno Glacier is an impressive mass of ice that descends from the Southern Ice Field, causing detachments during its advance, which makes it the only glacier in the world that is constantly moving. This is an awesome spectacle, not only for its beauty but also for the detachments’ roars. It was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its beauty.
Meal: Breakfast
Time at leisure for optional activities. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight towards Buenos Aires. Arrival and reception at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport to board scheduled flight.
Meal: Breakfast
-Needed transfers.
-Accommodation: 12 nights
Buenos Aires (3) - Ushuaia (1) - Cruise (4) - Puerto Natales (2) - El Calafate (2).
-Tours:
Buenos Aires: city tour – dinner show.
Ushuaia: National Park.
Australis Cruise: programmed activities and excursions.
Puerto Natales: Torres del Paine.
El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier.
-Meals: 12 breakfasts – 4 lunches - 5 dinners.
-Needed tickets to Parks and Reserves.
Flight tickets and airport taxes.
Extra: Meals, drinks, tips, laundry service, telephone call and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program.
Eco-tax in Puerto Iguazú, Bariloche and port taxes in the Lake Crossing.
Early check in / late check out.
Optional activities.
Gratuities.
Travel and medical insurance.
Hotels Used Or Similar
BUENOS AIRES - NH TANGO OR SIMILAR
USHUAIA - LOS ACEBOS OR SIMILAR
USHUAIA- PUNTA ARENAS - AUSTRALIS CRUISE- STELLA O VENTUS
PUERTO NATALES - WESKAR LODGE OR SIMILAR
EL CALAFATE - IMAGO HOTEL AND SPA OR SIMILAR
SEASON: OCTOBER – APRIL
Operational note:
Day 8: During September and April, the landing at Magdalena Island is replaced by a landing at Marta Island, where South American sea lions can be spotted from the
Zodiac boats.
To keep in mind:
-This program is available as a fixed departure. Please, consult for our exclusive benefits.
-Because of the frequent flight reschedules, we suggest consulting needed flights at time of booking.
THE TARIFFS MAY BE MODIFIED IN THE WINTER HOLIDAYS PERIOD, LONG WEEK-ENDS, NATIONAL HOLIDAY, FESTIVE SEASON (FRON DEC 23ST TO JAN 4TH),
CONGRESSES, CONVENTIONS AND INCENTIVE: HOTEL RATES ONLY UPON REQUEST.
PLEASE, ASK THE MINIMUM OF NIGHTS AND MANDATORY DINNERS.
Basic concepts
1. Flights are not included. Please check at the time of booking the required flights, as they are subject to frequent rescheduling.
2. Lodging tax exemption. It is mandatory to receive copy of the passport in order to keep the exemption.
3. Meals as specified in the itinerary.
4. Tickets to natural reserves, national parks and museums.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RATES QUOTED FOR ACCOMMODATION IN ARGENTINA (EXCEPT USHUAIA AND HOTELS WITH SPECIAL TAX CATEGORY), DO NOT INCLUDE VAT ACCORDING TO THE REGULATION OF VAT EXEMPTION FOR EVERY PERSON RESIDENT IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO GET THE VAT EXEMPTION AS QUOTED WE WILL NEED TO RECEIVE COPY OF THE PASSPORTS FOR ALL PASSENGERS.
SERVICES AND PRICES NOT INCLUDED, ARE UPON REQUEST.
CONGRESSES, CONVENTIONS AND INCENTIVE: HOTEL RATES ONLY UPON REQUEST.
ENTRANCES FEES TO NATIONAL PARKS ARE NOT INCLUDED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
HALF BOARD AND FULL BOARD SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Notes
Day 1: The Tango Dinner Show is with transfers but no guide.
Day 4: Onboard services on the Australis Cruise are available in Spanish and English; other languages depend on the crew at the time.
Day 9: Lunch is included during the Torres del Paine excursion.
Private Services
Round-trip transfers with a guide.
Regular Services
Arrival transfer with a guide. Departure transfer without a guide.
Day 1: The visit to the city of Buenos Aires is scheduled for the afternoon.
Day 4: The excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park operates only in the morning.
Day 8: The transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales is by regular bus service.
Day 10: The transfer from Puerto Natales to El Calafate is by regular bus service.
Australis Cruise
Includes: Accommodation with full board, open bar.
Activities:
Daily shore excursions, according to the schedule of each ship. Activities inside the ship.
The excursion to Magdalena Island, weather permitting, where a large colony of Magellanic penguins can be observed. In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a landing on Marta Island, where South American sea lions can be seen from Zodiac boats.