argentina: THE ESSENTIAL OF patagonia - 11 DAYS
buenos aires - puerto madryn - ushuaia - el calafate - buenos aires
Ushuaia
itinerary & prices
Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires (D)
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city, starting in Plaza de Mayo and then towards the neighborhood of La Boca, finishing in Palermo and Recoleta, where its famous cemetery is located. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to enjoy the magnetism of tango. HUINID OBELISCO OR SIMILAR (3 Star) or NH JOUSTEN OR SIMILAR (4 Star).
Day 2 Buenos Aires (B)
Day at leisure to enjoy the city. According to your preferences, we suggest having a look at the options we have for you.
Day 3 Buenos Aires / Puerto Madryn (B)
Transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Trelew. Arrival and transfer to Puerto Madryn. Once there, afternoon at leisure to explore this maritime city. BAHIA NUEVA OR SIMILAR (3 Star) or PENINSULA HOTEL (4 Star).
Day 4 Puerto Madryn (B)
Full day visit to Valdés Peninsula, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its geography, flora and fauna, characteristics that make it a nature’s paradise. This tour stands out for the variety and quality of the experiences it offers. We start at Estancia San Lorenzo to trek through the penguin colony, where more than 6,600 Magellanic penguins live during the breeding season. After enjoying lunch (not included) we will visit Punta Norte, the most likely site for coastal whale and elephant seal sightings, and Puerto Pirámides, where whale watching can be done from September to early December.
Day 5 Puerto Madryn / Ushuaia (B)
Morning at leisure. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. Arrival, reception and transfer to the selected hotel. ALTOS DE USHUAIA OR SIMILAR (3 Star) or LOS ACEBOS OR SIMILAR (4 Star)
Day 6 Ushuaia (B)
Departure from the city to Tierra del Fuego National Park to visit Ensenada Bay, Lapataia Bay, where National Route 3 ends, in addition to Lake Acigami (former Lake Roca), which is featured by its changed-by-weather water's colour. In the afternoon, we sail the Beagle Channel to admire the Sea lions Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Ushuaia´s Bay from the water.
Day 7 Ushuaia / El Calafate (B)
At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to El Calafate. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel. SENT HOTEL OR SIMILAR (3 Star) or IMAGO HOTEL & SPA (4 Star).
Day 8 El Calafate (B)
Departure from the hotel towards Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park and declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Perito Moreno Glacier is an impressive river of ice with an area of 257 square kilometres, and a height in its front walls between 50 to 60 meters (165 to 200 ft.) above the level of the lake. 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 trip that provides a different view of the front wall of the glacier from the water level. Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, return to the hotel 01/02/2024 30
Day 9 El Calafate (B)
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.
Day 10 El Calafate / Buenos Aires (B)
Morning at leisure to explore El Calafate and at due time, transfer to the airport to return to Buenos Aires. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. HUINID OBELISCO OR SIMILAR (3 Star) or NH JOUSTEN OR SIMILAR (4 Star).
Day 11 Buenos Aires (B)
At due time, transfer to the airport.
Prices based on minimum of two person traveling using:
3 Star hotels
Arrive Depart Dbl Occ. Sgl Occ.
Mar 03, 24 Mar 13, 24 $2,099 per person $2,899 Mar 24, 24 Apr 03, 24 $2,099 per person $2,899 Apr 07, 24 Apr 17, 24 $1,959 per person $2,749 May 12, 24 May 22, 24 $1,959 per person $2,749 Jun 09, 24 Jun 19, 24 $1,959 per person $2,749 Jul 07, 24 Jul 17, 24 $1,959 per person $2,749 Aug 11, 24 Aug 21, 24 $1,959 per person $2,749 Sep 08, 24 Sep 18, 24 $2,099 per person $2,899 Oct 06, 24 Oct 16, 24 $2,309 per person $3,179 Oct 20, 24 Oct 30, 24 $2,309 per person $3,179 Nov 10, 24 Nov 20, 24 $2,309 per person $3,179 Nov 24, 24 Dec 04, 24 $2,309 per person $3,179 Dec 08, 24 Dec 18, 24 $2,309 per person $3,179
4 Star hotels
Arrive Depart Dbl Occ. Sgl Occ.
Mar 03, 24 Mar 13, 24 $2,179 per person $3,089 Mar 24, 24 Apr 03, 24 $2,179 per person $3,089 Apr 07, 24 Apr 17, 24 $2,029 per person $2,949 May 12, 24 May 22, 24 $2,029 per person $2,949 Jun 09, 24 Jun 19, 24 $2,029 per person $2,949 Jul 07, 24 Jul 17, 24 $2,029 per person $2,949 Aug 11, 24 Aug 21, 24 $2,029 per person $2,949 Sep 08, 24 Sep 18, 24 $2,179 per person $3,089 Oct 06, 24 Oct 16, 24 $2,399 per person $3,399 Oct 20, 24 Oct 30, 24 $2,399 per person $3,399 Nov 10, 24 Nov 20, 24 $2,399 per person $3,399 Nov 24, 24 Dec 04, 24 $2,399 per person $3,399 Dec 08, 24 Dec 18, 24 $2,399 per person $3,399
Single room supplement is extra and is available upon request.
Internal airfare is extra and price will be available at the time of booking.
INCLUSIONS
Shared arrival transfer with guide.
Shared departure transfer without guide.
Meals as indicated on the itinerary.
Hotel accommodation as listed or similar.
Entrance fee to all the destinations mentioned on the itinerary.
EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International & internal airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver.
