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Overview

Enjoy the beautiful city of Buenos Aires with a dinner show with tango performance. Get ready for a boat trip through the Beagle Channel, gaining an excellent panoramic view of the city surrounded by mountains. A journey through beaver dams leads to Lapataia River and Verde Lagoon, which finally ends at Lapataia Bay. We also visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can also do a boat trip through Lake Argentino.

Detailed Itinerary

Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city. We start in Plaza de Mayo, witness to the most important events of the country since 1810, from where we are able appreciate the surrounding buildings. We continue to La Boca, where we explore its colourful streets due to the ‘conventillos’ and the famous Caminito street. Our last stop is Recoleta to discover the aristocratic part of the city, where Recoleta Cemetery is located. Back to the hotel. In the evening, we attend a Dinner Show, to enjoy the magnetism of tango.

Meal: Dinner

Day at leisure to enjoy an optional tour.

Meal: Breakfast

At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. Afternoon at leisure to continue discovering the destination. If you are a nature lover, we suggest you to visit Martillo Island, one of the few sites where it is possible to walk with Papuan penguins. Check the available options according to your trip date.

Meal: Breakfast

Departure from the hotel heading west to Tierra del Fuego National Park, framed by excellent panoramic views of the Beagle Channel. A journey through beaver dams leads to Lapataia River and Verde Lagoon and then continues along the final stretch of National Route 3, which finally ends at Lapataia Bay. From here, the return to Ushuaia begins, making a stop on the way to admire the Lake Acigami (former Lake Roca), featured by its changed-by-weather water's colour. In the afternoon, boat trip through the Beagle Channel, gaining an excellent panoramic view of the city surrounded by mountains. During the trip, we spot Birds and Sea lions Islands, an interesting colony of sea lions. This offers the unique opportunity to see, at the same time, both South American sea lions and South American Fur seals, to understand their differences. Finally reach Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, from where the return to the city begins.

Meal: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport. Arrival, transfer and accommodation. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city, visit the Glaciarium, a museum dedicated to glaciology, or participate in an activity to get to know the steppe while you enjoy a lunch or dinner.

Meal: Breakfast

Departure from the hotel towards Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park, a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. The glacier is an impressive mass of ice with an area of 257 square kilometres and a front wall that has a height between 50 and 60 meters (165 to 200 ft.) above lake level. 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 ride that provides a different view of the front of the glacier from water level, which helps us to appreciate its real height. Free time for lunch (not included). 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. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight 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: 8 nights.
Buenos Aires (3) - Ushuaia (2) - El Calafate (3).
Tours:
Buenos Aires: City tour – Dinner tango show.
Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park – Beagle Channel boat trip.
El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier.
Meals: 8 breakfasts - 1 dinner.
Needed tickets to the National Parks.

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).

Notes

In addition, exclusive benefits of our fixed departure
Buenos Aires: Early check in with breakfast / Tango lesson previous to the dinner show.
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.

NOTE: ** 26/12/24** SPECIAL DEPARTURES INCLUDING THE HAPPY NEW YEARS DINNER IN EL CALAFATE.

Hotels Used
3 Star
BUENOS AIRES - HUINID OBELISCO OR SIMILAR (Superior 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)
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- Ushuaia- El Calafate

Fixed-Departure
10 Dec, 2024

3 Star
AUD 3,558 P P twin share
AUD 5,076 P P single
AVAILABLE

4 Star
AUD 3,680 P P twin share
AUD 5,315 P P single
AVAILABLE

26 Dec, 2024

3 Star
AUD 3,909 P P twin share
AUD 5,427 P P single
AVAILABLE

4 Star
AUD 4,028 P P twin share
AUD 5,665 P P single
AVAILABLE

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