Wonders of Argentina is a Fixed Departure Small Group Tour.
Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires
Day 2: Buenos Aires city tour & Tango Show
Day 3: Buenos Aires
Day 4: Buenos Aires - Calafate
Day 5: Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 6: Calafate
Day 7: Depart Calafate
*Inquire about our extensions to Torres del Paine National Park & Santiago (Chile)
** We recommend visiting Patagonia during the months of Jan-Mar or Oct-Dec.
***We advise you to also to take a look at our Chile & Argentina combined Fixed Departure Small Group Tour program to the Patagonia Lakes Region (Buenos Aires – Bariloche – Puerto Varas – Santiago), offered year-round.
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Saturday: Arrival to Buenos Aires
Arrive into Buenos Aires today.
The elegant Capital of Argentina, with over 3 million Porteños – as the residents are called, is one of the largest cities in the world. This great metropolis renowned for its sophistication stands out for being the most cosmopolitan and European city in South America, displayed through its mixed architecture and diverse culture.
Upon arrival to Buenos Aires, you will be welcomed outside of Customs by an English-speaking assistant holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will direct you to your awaiting vehicle and driver, and accompany you to your hotel to assist with check-in.
Balance of the day at leisure.
ACCOMMODATION:
Tourist: Loi Suites Esmeralda Studio or Similar
First Class: Argenta Tower or Similar
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Buenos Aires
Today enjoy a Buenos Aires a 4 hours city tour with bilingual guide (Spanish & English). Highlights: Recoleta - Palermo - Plaza de Mayo - Puerto Madero - San Telmo - La Boca.
This is the perfect tour to discover the charm of Argentina's capital, from the chic districts of Recoleta and Palermo, to historic Plaza de Mayo, and architectural icons such as the Colon opera house, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the palace of Congress. The program finishes in old town San Telmo, home of the city's aristocracy until the late 19th century; Caminito street, in La Boca, the colorful shelter for Italian immigrants by the Riachuelo, and the young thriving restaurant scene at the Puerto Madero waterfront.
*Kindly note that the return after the lunch is not included.
This evening enjoy a 2:30 hours duration dinner with beverage and Tango Show at Aljibe with round trip transfers.
Famous for its amazing nightlife and for being the land of Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires countless gastronomic and artistic options. Tango portrays the 'Queen of the River Plate' ('Reina del Plata'). We will enjoy an unforgettable night, surrender to the magic of this city that never sleeps and to the charm of this overwhelming and sanguine music —main protagonist of the night— while enjoying the best of its varied gastronomic offer. This typical early 20th century house is an ideal stage for a unique show: 15 artists, one tango orchestras, a folk music group, dancers and singer.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
ACCOMMODATION:
Tourist: Loi Suites Esmeralda Studio or Similar
First Class: Argenta Tower or Similar
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Buenos Aires
Day at leisure.
Revisit some of your favourite places in the city today, shop for leatherwear and designer clothes. Get acquainted with the "Paris of South America" and its distinct European flavour, free to treat yourself to an Argentine beef dinner at one of the city's many superb steak restaurants.
Meals included: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION:
Tourist: Loi Suites Esmeralda Studio or Similar
First Class: Argenta Tower or Similar
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Buenos Aires - Calafate
Today we will transfer you from hotel in downtown to domestic airport with guide for your flight to the town of El Calafate.
Suggested flights:
AR1846 AEP/FTE Departure 0800 – Arrival 1115 – not included
AR1824 AEP/FTE Departure 1500 – Arrival 1815– not included
Upon arrival to Calafate, transfer in from Calafate airport to hotel with English and Spanish speaking guide.
Evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION:
Tourist: Kapenke or Similar
First Class: Alto Calafate or Similar
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Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier
The Perito Moreno Glacier rises majestically 80 km away from El Calafate. This is one of the largest and the only advancing glacier in the world, as well as the biggest attraction at Los Glaciares National Park, a 600,000-hectare protected area covered by an ice mantle.
On todays full day tour we will start by penetrating the Patagonian Andean forest and make a first breathtaking stop at "Curva de los Suspiros" (Curve of Sighs), where we will enjoy a first view of this incredible natural wonder. When we approach the glacier, we will walk down the catwalks to approach the glacier and admire from different panoramic points this wonderful creation of Mother Nature. We will be able to contemplate very closely when varied-sized ice blocks loosen and fall into the water with a great thunder becoming beautiful ice floes in the deep waters of the Lago Argentino. This day will be an unforgettable experience, a once in a lifetime delight.
Meals included: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION:
Tourist: Kapenke or Similar
First Class: Alto Calafate or Similar
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Calafate
Free day for exploring El Calafate at your own pace.
Meals included: Breakfast
You can enhance your experience by adding this optional tour (additional cost of USD $125 per person).
4x4 Off-road Mount Frías with lunch (minimum 02 passengers). Duration: 5:30 hs approx. Shared service with English or Spanish speaking guide. Highlights: Mount Frías - Argentino Lake - Torres del Paine.
We start the 4x4 trip from the farm gate ascending the Mount Frias, for trails with views of the main body of the Argentino Lake. After twenty minutes we stop in the first viewing point at 450 meters watching at the Centinela river valley. We continue rising to the second viewing point at 1030 meters with incredible views of Torres del Paine, Southern and Northern channels of the Argentino Lake, the highest picks of the Andes mountain chain and the Fitz Roy mount, if the weather allow us. We continue the 4x4 adventure descending the Frias Mount trought the lengas forest for the east slope of the mount, finishing in Estancia Alice.
Return back to El Calafate.
ACCOMMODATION:
Tourist: Kapenke or Similar
First Class: Alto Calafate or Similar
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Depart Calafate
Today at schedule time we will transfer you out from your hotel to Calafate airport without guide. (If you continue towards Puerto Natales - Chile, transfer out to the bus station without guide.)
Suggested flights:
AR1847 FTE/AEP Departure 1430 – Arrival 1725 – not included
AR1821 FTE/AEP Departure 2020 – Arrival 2315 – not included
Meals included: Breakfast
End of the Small Group Tour
HOTELS BY CATEGORY | TOURIST | FIRST CLASS |
Buenos Aires | Loi Suites Esmeralda Studio or Similar
Standard room |
Argenta Tower Studio or Similar
Standard room |
El Calafate | Kapenke or Similar
Standard room |
Alto Calafate or Similar
Standard room |
- Package cost based on Hotel category Tourist from USD $830 per person / Single supplement USD $310
- Package cost based on Hotel category First Class from USD $895 per person / Single Supplement USD $450
- Hotel accommodation quoted in Standard rooms
- Occasionally due to circumstances out of our control, hotels quoted may not be available at the time of booking. In these circumstances when hotels are unavailable, will provide the best possible alternative.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Shared transfers and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary unless specified otherwise
- Entrance fees
- Local English speaking guides in each locality
- Meals as per Itinerary
- Package cost based on Hotel category Tourist from USD $830 per person / Single supplement USD $310
- Package cost based on Hotel category First Class from USD $895 per person / Single Supplement USD $450
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- International and domestic flights and airport taxes
- Travel insurance
- Transfers on days before or after official start / end days
- Tours listed as optional
- Drinks and items of a personal nature
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES FROM JANUARY UNTIL DECEMBER 2020
Month | Arrival | Departure |
Saturday | Friday | |
January | 11-Jan | 17-Jan |
February | 1-Feb | 7-Feb |
March | 14-Mar | 20-Mar |
October | 3-Oct | 9-Oct |
November | 14-Nov | 20-Nov |
December | 12-Dec | 18-Dec |
NOTES
- Minimum 02 passengers need it to operate.
- Maximum group size is 20.
- This is not a fully escorted tour.
- Local English guides are used in each different location.
- We can purchase all flights on your behalf.