Day 1 - Welcome to Buenos Aires

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Welcome to Buenos Aires!
Elegant, old-worldly, with a touch of Paris here and a touch of London there, a dash of New York cosmopolitanism and big splash of Italian exuberance, the city also has a strong Latin America personality as well as uniquely Argentine elements such as tango bars. Here, everything is grand, on a scale fit for kings: tourists photograph vast steaks at restaurants, Nueve de Julio avenue ranks as the world’s widest avenue, a cemetery so fancy that it occupies one of the poshest parts of the poshest neighborhood, while the entire city fronts onto the world’s widest river. Buenos Aires never fails to impress.

Overnight: Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Meal Plan: B

Day 2 - The Colors of the City

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Familiarize yourself with some of the most recognizable landmarks in the ‘Paris of the South’ during a guided half-day Buenos Aires city tour. This tour includes the most historic areas of Buenos Aires. Starting in Plaza de Mayo, the political heart of the city, this square was designed by Don Juan de Garay in 1580. Continue to La Boca, the tough port barrio (neighborhood) and colorful working-class area of Buenos Aires, and finally Puerto Madero, the city’s newest district whose red-brick warehouses have been transformed into trendy restaurants and bars. Board a ferry in Puerto Madero for a 20-minute boat ride on the Río de la Plata (River Plate) to see the city from a completely different angle.

Return to the hotel, where you have time at leisure.

An evening of intimate music and dance awaits at Rojo Tango, a unique venue located inside Faena Universe, in Puerto Madero. Following a private venue transfer without guide, a tango show awaits at the Philippe Stark designed cabaret for a performance filled with fantasy, sensuality and nostalgia. Rojo Tango’s vanguard show recreates the age when tango was danced on the streets of Buenos Aires. Talented dancers, musicians and singers leave guests breathless, while the Faena’s gastronomic offering teams aromas and textures with some of Argentina’s finest sparkling wines.

After the show, transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight: Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Meal Plan: B,D

Day 3 - Visit a Traditional Estancia

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Optional tour:
Visit a traditional Estancia in San Antonio de Areco (not included).

Overnight: Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Meal Plan: B

Day 4 - Welcome to Ushuaia City

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from your hotel to the domestic airport to board your flight to Ushuaia.

Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia is not included.

Upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you are welcomed by your local host who will transfer you to your selected hotel and assist you with your check in.

Welcome to Ushuaia City.
Often referred to as ‘the end of the world’, Ushuaia was once a penal colony but these days, it’s a busy port and the capital of Tierra del Fuego, the largest island in South America. Christened in 1520 by Hernando de Magallanes, it was given it´s name (Land of Fire) for the fires they could see onshore, lit by the Ona native inhabitants, who arrived some 10,000 years ago when it was still connected to the mainland.

Ushuaia and its surrounding area are now something of a Patagonian paradise with so much to offer visitors - including amazing wildlife, a rich history, treks and walks where you get up close and personal with beavers and unique birds, native to these woods, challenging trips for hikers and climbers and the opportunity to hit the slopes depending on the season.

Discover Ushuaia, in a half day sightseeing visiting the End of the World Museum.
Ushuaia, capital of Tierra del Fuego province, is located on the Beagle Channel surrounded by the Martial Hills. This city offers a unique landscape in Argentina due to its combination of mountains, sea, glaciers, and forests. Your tour begins at the pier, before driving along Maipu Avenue towards La Misión neighborhood, an area established by the first missionaries more than 100 years ago. Also see other neighborhoods such as Brown and Solier, where the first inhabitants built their homes in the early 20th century. See houses that belonged to the first families of Tierra del Fuego, such as the Beban, Pastoriza, and Ramos families. Also pass by the Provincial City Hall and the former Government House. Discover the contrast and developments produced by the influx of new inhabitants in the 1980s. Drive back to the city to visit the End of the World Museum, an institution whose aim is to preserve the natural and historic heritage of Tierra del Fuego.

Overnight: Arakur Hotel

Meal Plan: B

Day 5 - Meet the Penguins

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Today embark on a full day tour to Harberton with Penguin Rookery and a visit to Gable Island. Away from crowded areas and in the middle of the Beagle Channel, this island is recommended by word-of-mouth. Gable Island offers untouched nature and history in the present tense. During this full-day excursion, go for a ride, cross the channel by motor boat, walk and discover. On route to Gable Island, see penguins in their habitat. This adventure summarizes the history and variety of nature of Tierra del Fuego.

Overnight: Arakur Hotel

Meal Plan: B,L

Day 6 - El Calafate

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

In due time, transfer from your hotel to Ushuaia Airport.

Flight Ushuaia / El Calafate (not included).

Upon arrival in El Calafate later this afternoon, you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Welcome to El Calafate!
A charming village on the banks of Lake Argentino. Named after a Patagonian bush, according to legend, whoever eats its berries always returns to Patagonia. Picturesque streets are surrounded by beautiful trees and colorful gardens that make this village an oasis in the middle of the barren Patagonian landscape.
El Calafate is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park an area of lakes, mountains and glaciers with astounding scenery that is best seen from one of the various boat tour options available. Perito Moreno Glacier is the area’s main attraction, a series of walkways and balconies allow easy access to one of the few remaining advancing glaciers in the world, currently grinding its way down the Andes range into a branch of the enormous Lake Argentino. The more daring may enjoy a trekking experience over its millenarian ice field (the minitrekking over the ice is not included).

Overnight: Eolo Patagonia's Spirit

Meal Plan: B

Day 7 - The True Spirit of Patagonia

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Optional tour:
Glaciar Sur Pioneers is an option thought for those seeking exclusive experiences or a different glance at landmarks. It is a Patagonian gaze of the National Park Los Glaciares, which runs from the steppe to the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Only 15 people out of the 2,000 visitors that enter the National Park daily will be able to live this magic experience (not included).

Overnight: Eolo Patagonia's Spirit

Meal Plan: B

Day 8 - Welcome to Bariloche

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from your hotel to El Calafate Airport where your local guide assists with check-in.
Flight Calafate/Bariloche (not included)

Upon arrival at Bariloche airport, you are welcomed to the capital of Argentina’s Lake District where a private transfer to the hotel will be waiting for you.

Welcome to San Carlos de Bariloche!
Guarded by majestic mountains and Lake Nahuel Huapi, Bariloche stands proudly as the gateway to the stunning Lake District. This city has strong ties to central Europe as many families immigrated from Germany, Switzerland and Northern Italy over the past century. Their influence is easily found in the local culture and, of course, in the mountain-style architecture.
Bariloche is one of Argentina’s most exciting resorts, it offers mountain resort activities and every season is distinctively charming. Summer is best for outdoors and sports such as trout fishing, horseback riding, rafting, trekking and hiking.

Following a transfer, explore Patagonia’s best-kept secret spots. Walk for about 40 minutes on even terrain, a low-intensity activity, your guide interpreting the sounds of the forest, such as the thrilling sound of the chucao (chucao) or the regular pecking of a woodpecker while enjoying a yerba mate (tea) tasting. Transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight: Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Golf - Spa

Meal Plan: B

Day 9 - Cerro Bellavista

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

This full-day trek up Cerro Bellavista (beautiful view hill) is the ideal way to get close to local alpine fauna and flora, such as the large Patagonian woodpecker and amancay wildflowers, while enjoying some spectacular views. Drive up to the start point at 850 meters above sea level (2,600 feet) for an introductory talk before starting off at a slow pace to warm up. The adventure kicks off walking through the woods, following a trail surrounded by thick vegetation. A gentle slope leads you to the first lookout (about 50 minutes); from there, continue ascending until you reach the second part of the trail surrounded by tall lenga (lenga beech) trees (about 40 minutes). When crossing the tree line (1,600 meters above sea level, 4,800 feet) vegetation yields the center stage to fresh air and panoramic views (about 30 minutes). After a three-hour walk, reach the pre-summit where views do justice to the name of this hill, offering postcard-like pictures. As you relax in the peace and beauty of the surroundings, enjoy a delicious box lunch with charcuterie and soft drinks. The return along the same trail takes about 2.5 hours. Difficulty level is medium, the minimum age is 12 years old, and it requires a good fitness level. Wear trekking shoes, synthetic warm clothing, a small backpack for personal belongings such as sunglasses, hat, gloves, and sunscreen.

Overnight: Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Golf - Spa

Meal Plan: B,L

Day 10 - Sailing the Lakes

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Take a full-day tour to discover Victoria Island, a universe of natural attractions. Board a boat and navigate across Lake Nahuel Huapi’s crystal clear waters to the island. Centennial cypresses and coigues (bamboo) woodland and native and exotic fauna are found at every turn.
Walk woodland trails for two hours to see varied flora and fauna and learn about its history. Trails are easy and with quiet and a little luck, you might spot some deer or pheasant. Lunch is an elaborate meal and while resting, enjoy the artistic moment that provides a cultural evening immersed in nature. Another part of the island is discovered on the way to Puerto Pampa before embarking for the 30-minute navigation back to Puerto Pañuelo.

Transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight: Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Golf - Spa

Meal Plan: B,L

Day 11 - Welcome to the Iguazu Falls!

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Bariloche airport to board your flight to Buenos Aires and then Puerto Iguazu.

Flight Bariloche/Iguazu is not included.

Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazu airport (IGR), you are welcomed by your local guide and transferred to your hotel where you will be assisted with check-in procedures.

Welcome to the Iguazu Falls!
Puerto Iguazú is a quiet town located at the confluence of the Iguazú and Parana rivers. The mighty Iguassu Falls, declared in 2011 one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, are one of the most impressive sights in the world, with a breath-taking 275 cascades spread across a gulf of nearly 3 km (two miles). Taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide, Iguazú has 275 cascades spread across 3 km (two miles) along the path of the River Iguazú, on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Viewpoints from both sides offer different perspectives of this unique lively and colorful spectacle.

Overnight: Melia Iguazu

Meal Plan: B

Day 12 - The New Natural Wonder of the World

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy a full-day visit to the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls National Park. This side of park was created in 1934 and covers around 123,500 acres (50,000 hectares), offering unique contact with nature as you get within a few steps from the thundering cascades. Feel the proximity of the falls and observe its beautiful vegetation, birds and butterflies as you walk along the footbridges and roads. Waterproof clothing is necessary, since there is a small price to pay for getting within such close range of the falls! Arriving at the Visitors Center, access the Nature Interpretation Center of Iguazu National Park, which also provides cultural, educational and social activities. This is the starting point for the amazing Devil’s Gorge tour. Departing from Cataratas Station, the train takes you to Garganta Station in 18 minutes. The stroll along the catwalks is 1.2km (one mile) across the delta islands, leading to the main balcony located next to the most spectacular fall, the Devil’s Gorge. Time required: two hours. Difficulty: low, no stairs.
Upper Trail: a 2km-walk (1.5 miles) offering magnificent view of the falls from the Upper Iguazu River. Time required: 1.15 hrs. Difficulty: low, no stairs.
Lower Trail: a 1.6km-walk (1.2 miles) provides a view from below and around the falls. Time required: two hours. Difficulty: moderate, with stairs.
After this, head off for the Great Adventure (seat in Bus, shearing with other passengers): climb aboard for an exciting truck ride through eight km (five miles) of riverside jungle following the Yacaratiá trail to Port Macuco. Here, embark a motorboat that navigates up the Lower Iguazú River, going through rapids to approach the falls at Garganta del Diablo canyon in the heart of the falls. A very wet ride is guaranteed, but so is a memorable experience. Important note: You will get wet. There are 100 meters (300 feet) of stairs. The ride is restricted for pregnant women and people with physical or medical problems. This is a shared program.

Overnight: Melia Iguazu

Meal Plan: B

Day 13 - Departure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Flight Iguazu/Buenos Aires is not included.

Fly to Buenos Aires where upon arrival in the afternoon you are met and transferred to the international airport to board your flight for the journey home.

Overnight:

Meal Plan: B