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9-Day Patagonia: Argentina's Glacier Area

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Overview

Embark on a thrilling tour to Patagonia, Argentina's Glacier area on this nine-day tour!

Beginning in the vibrant capital, Buenos Aires, you'll spend a few days learning about tango culture, tasting delicious local Argentine food, getting to know the locals and touring the iconic landmarks and neighbourhoods of the city.

Moving on, you'll fly to Ushuaia where you'll spend two days exploring the Tierra del Fuego National Park, including a fun penguin colony navigation tour to Martillo Island! Finally, you'll spend the latter half of your trip in and around El Calafate.

In Argentina's impressive glacier region, you'll spend a few days cruising and trekking to Perito Moreno Glacier, embark on a unique Safari Nautico navigation tour across Argentina's lakes with an optional tour to Upsala Glacier, one of the largest among the continental ices, and Spegazzini Canal!

For nature lovers, keen photographers and those that are all about adventures, this Patagonia itinerary is perfect for you!
Outdoors & Nature
Cruising
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Buenos Aires, City Tour with Local Guide & Optional Cooking Class!

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Welcome to Buenos Aires, City Tour with Local Guide & Optional Cooking Class!

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel. After checking in, you'll head out on a city tour to the southern part of the city. You'll visit Avenida de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Cabildo. You'll end your tour in San Telmo, a historical neighbourhood and the eldest district of Buenos Aires. In the evening, you'll have the option to joined a shared culinary experience.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Buenos Aires Southern City Tour

    Welcome to Argentina Culinary ExperienceOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires Airport to Buenos Aires

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

Day 2

Buenos Aires North City Tour, Tango Lesson & Tango Show at El Viejo Almacén

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Buenos Aires North City Tour, Tango Lesson & Tango Show at El Viejo Almacén

Today, you'll visit the northern area of the city, enjoying a guided tour to La Recoleta, one of the city's most glamorous spots. La Recoleta is a wonderful walking area that combines upscale stores, restaurants, and boutiques. In the evening, you'll head to the El Viejo Almacén for an incredible tango show accompanied by a traditional dinner. You'll learn about the traditions of Tango before enjoying the real Tango together with the locals.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    North of Buenos Aires City Tour

    Private Tango Lesson

    El Viejo Almacén Dinner & Tango Show

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

Day 3

Countryside & Farm Tour in San Antonio de Areco

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Countryside & Farm Tour in San Antonio de Areco

Today, you'll travel to San Antonio de Areco. Here, you'll take a walking tour of the village, including a visit to the historical heart of the city. Afterwards, you'll continue to the ‘El Ombu de Areco’ ranch. Once at the estancia, you can take rides on the horses or go for a ride in a sulky. At lunchtime, you'll enjoy a typical country-style barbeque prepared using only the finest quality meats. Dessert is accompanied by a folklore show, which is followed by a demonstration of gaucho skills.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Countryside Tour in San Antonio de Areco

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    San Antonio de Areco

Day 4

Fly to Ushuaia from Buenos Aires & Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour

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Fly to Ushuaia from Buenos Aires & Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour

At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the domestic airport to board your flight to Ushuaia. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel. In the afternoon, you'll set off on the Tierra del Fuego National Park tour with Lapataia Bay, on which you will be able to appreciate lakes, lagoons and rivers. After a mixture of trekking, incredible views and wonderful scenic journeys, you'll have the option to ride the End of the World Train!

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    Accommodation

    Cilene Del Faro Suites & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tierra del Fuego National Park with Lapataia Bay

    End of the World Train into Tierra del FuegoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery

    Plane from Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery to Ushuaia AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Ushuaia Airport to Cilene Del Faro Suites & Spa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Ushuaia

    Argentina

    Tierra del Fuego Province

Day 5

Penguin Colony Navigation Tour to Martillo Island

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Penguin Colony Navigation Tour to Martillo Island

Leaving the local harbour, you'll navigate along the channel, passing Isla de los Pájaros, a good spot for watching albatrosses, ducks, skuas, petrels, cauquenes and seagulls. Upon arrival at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, you can see the colonies of cormorants. Continuing the trip to the east, you'll enjoy a beautiful landscape of the channel and the surrounding mountains. Upon arrival at Martillo Island, you will have the chance to see a colony of Magellan penguins and some penguins from Papua.

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    Accommodation

    Cilene Del Faro Suites & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Penguin Colony Navigation Tour to Martillo Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ushuaia

    Argentina

Day 6

Fly from Ushuaia to El Calafate

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Fly from Ushuaia to El Calafate

At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the airport for your flight to the next destination. Upon arrival, you'll take a shared transfer from El Calafate to your hotel. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. El Calafate is a pleasant village located on the southern shore of Lake Argentino. Its strategic location between el Chaltén and Torres del Paine in Chile makes it a great stop for Patagonian explorers and travellers.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Kosten Aike4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cilene Del Faro Suites & Spa to Ushuaia Airport

    Plane from Ushuaia Airport to El Calafate AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from El Calafate Airport to El Chaltén

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ushuaia

    El Calafate

Day 7

Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier & Safari Nautico Navigation Tour

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Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier & Safari Nautico Navigation Tour

This morning, you'll leave El Calafate and drive to Los Glaciares National Park entrance. From here, you'll visit one of Argentina’s natural highlights: the Perito Moreno Glacier. Keep your eyes open and watch the frozen walls slide down into the Argentino Lake. Walk along the boardwalks and stop at the different viewpoints to admire this breathtaking, dynamic, azure glacier. You'll then embark on a Safari Nautico Navigation tour across Lake Rico to the Icebergs Channel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Kosten Aike4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

    Safari Nautico Navigation Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    El Calafate

    Santa Cruz Province

Day 8

Free Day with Optional Todo Glaciares Navigation Tour

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Free Day with Optional Todo Glaciares Navigation Tour

Today, you'll have the day free to spend as you wish. If you take the optional tour, you'll head to Punta Bandera Port where a boat will whisk you away to Argentino Lake towards the Upsala Glacier, one of the largest among the continental ices. After crossing Boca del Diablo, the scenery turns into woods and high mountains with hanging glaciers. Later on, the boat enters Spegazzini Canal; you'll disembark and take a pleasant trek along Bahía de los Glaciares to Spegazzini shelter.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Kosten Aike4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Todo Glaciares Navigation Tour Disembarking at SpegazziniOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    El Calafate

    Santa Cruz Province

Day 9

Departure from El Calafate

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Departure from El Calafate

This morning, after breakfast, your Patagonia itinerary will end when you check-out from your hotel. At the given time, you will have the option to be picked up and taken to the airport for your flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from El Calafate to El Calafate AirportOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    El Calafate

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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