Reception at the Buenos Aires’ International Airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, city tour passing by some of the most interesting spots: Plaza de Mayo, Goverment’s House, Cabildo (City Hall), the Metropolitan Cathedral, Avenida de Mayo, Congress, Colón’s Theatre, La Boca neighbourhood, Palermo, the Planetarium and La Recoleta. Then, we make a short visit at the Popular Art’s Museum of Jose Hernández that has been dedicated to collect, document, investigate, exhibit and promote the popular art. It has collections of many specialities and handcrafts (silverware, textiles, leather, glasses, basketry, poles and bones).
Meal: No Meal
Early in the morning, transfer to San Antonio de Areco, a village located at 110 km (69 miles) from Buenos Aires, and it is famous due to the conservation of the creole customs. In our way, we learn about one of the most popular traditions of the Argentinian people: the ‘mate’. This drink represents a language and code that are worth to share. As soon as we arrive at the historic quarter and before our first visit, we stop at some historic bars of the city where rural people used to socialize with city people. Many of these bars were stores and there is a lot of history over 200 years in their walls. After an aperitif, we visit the Gauchesco Ricardo Güiraldes Museum where we can appreciate the creole cultural heritage. This museum has seven exhibition halls, a recreation of the century pulperia ‘La Blanqueada’ and objects that belonged to important characters of the Argentinian history. These buildings as well as the San Antonio de Padua Parochial Church, the Municipal Intendency’s house and the old quarter of Estancia La Porteña were declared National Historic Monument. Return to the historic quarter for lunch and then we have time for a walk along the centric roads that are perfect for the Antique and silverware lovers. In the afternoon, we accommodate at a traditional Estancia of San Antonio de Areco.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Day at leisure to enjoy the activities that the Estancia offers, prioritizing the contact with nature and tradition. Among the activities that can be performed are horseback riding, sulky or carriage rides, hiking, biking, bird watching and farm animals.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
In due time transfer to the airport.
Meal: Breakfast
-Needed transfers.
-Accommodation: 3 nights
Buenos Aires (1) – Estancias (2).
-Tours: City Tour with Museum – Tour at San Antonio de Areco.
-Meals: 3 breakfasts – 3 lunches - 2 dinners.
Flight tickets and airport taxes.
Extra: Meals, drinks, tips, laundry service, telephone call and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program.
Early check in / late check out.
Optional activities.
Gratuities.
Travel and medical insurance.
Hotels Used Or Similar
BUENOS AIRES - GRAND BRIZO BUENOS AIRES
SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO - EL OMBU DE ARECO
Operational notes:
Day 1: It is required to arrive on a flight prior to noon. Popular Art’s Museum of Jose Hernandez closes on Tuesdays.
Day 2: The activities to do depend on the estancia selected.
In some of them it is possible to add cost, folkloric shows of music and dance, demonstrations of Indian dressage or herd management and polo demonstrations. Please Consult.
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
Arrival and departure transfers with a guide.
El Ombú de Areco:
Includes:
-Accommodation with full board (continental breakfast, lunch with included beverages, afternoon tea with sweet varieties, and dinner).
-Horseback rides: 2 per day of 1 hour/1 hour and 1/2 duration each.
-Free use of pools, courts, games, and bicycles.
-Guitar session, folk dances, and equestrian demonstration.
Activities not included:
• Picnic or extra lunch on the departure day
• Visits to San Antonio de Areco
• Cooking or dance classes
La Bamba de Areco:
Includes:
Accommodation with full board (breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner with alcoholic beverages during lunch and dinner).
Horseback rides.
Carriage rides.
Bicycles.
Swimming pool.
River walks.
Cooking classes.
Activities available but not included:
• Guided tours
• Gaucho skills and folk dances The order of the excursions may vary based on the operating days of the lodges.
The order of the excursions may vary based on the operating days of the lodges.