The Essential of Patagonia

DAY 1 – BUENOS AIRES

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.

DAY 2 – BUENOS AIRES 

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 

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.

DAY 4 – PUERTO MADRYN 

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. During the tour, we visit Puerto Pirámides, from where we can (optionally) make the southern right whale watching from July to November. We continue to Estancia San Lorenzo to visit a Magellanic penguin colony and finally we arrive at Punta Norte, from where we can see sea lions. Returning to Puerto Madryn, we make a stop at the Interpretation Center.

DAY 5 – PUERTO MADRYN / USHUAIA 

Morning at leisure. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. Arrival and reception. In the afternoon, we sail the Beagle Channel to admire the Sea lions Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Ushuaia´s Bay from the water.

Afternoon at leisure to continue discovering the destination. If you are a nature lover, we suggest you visit Martillo Island, one of the few sites where it is possible to walk with Papuan penguins, while we observe their nests and learn about their habits. Check the available options according to your trip date.

DAY 6 – USHUAIA 

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.

Afternoon at leisure to continue discovering the destination. If you are a nature lover, we suggest you should visit Martillo Island, one of the few sites where it is possible to walk with Papuan penguins, while we observe their nests and learn about their habits. Check the available options according to your trip date.

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 

At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to El Calafate. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel.

DAY 8 – EL CALAFATE 

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.

DAY 9 – EL CALAFATE

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

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.

DAY 11 – BUENOS AIRES 

At due time, transfer to the airport.

OPTIONAL –  YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR TRIP TO:   Puerto Iguazú  3 Days/ 2 Nights

DAY 11 – BUENOS AIRES / PUERTO IGUAZÚ.

Transfer to the local airport to board the flight to Puerto Iguazú. Arrival, reception, and accommodation.

In the afternoon, visit the Brazilian Side, to appreciate a different view of the waterfalls. At the end, return to Puerto Iguazu.

DAY 12 – PUERTO IGUAZÚ

In the morning, we leave for the Puerto Iguazu National Park to visit the Iguazu Falls, declared a Natural World Heritage by UNESCO and one of the Seven Modern Wonders of Nature. During the tour, we go through the three circuits of the Park: Garganta Del Diablo, The Upper and The Lower Trails.

DAY 13 – PUERTO IGUAZÚ

In the morning, we visit the Brazilian side that provides a different view of the falls. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Needed transfers
• Accommodation: 10 nights
• Buenos Aires (3) – Puerto Madryn (2) – Ushuaia (2) -El Calafate (3)
• Tours:
• Buenos Aires: City tour – Dinner tango show
• Puerto Madryn: Valdés Península with penguin colony of San Lorenzo
• Ushuaia: National Park – Beagle Channel Boat Trip

OPTIONAL –  YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR TRIP TO:   Puerto Iguazú  3 Days/ 2 Nights

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Needed transfers
• Accommodation: 2 nights
• Tours: Argentinian Falls – Brazilian Falls
• Meals: 2 breakfasts
• Neededtickets to the National Parks

To keep in mind:

• In case of taking the Great Adventure, ask for restrictions.
• The access to Garganta Del Diablo can be interrupted because of the rise in river flow.

• El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier
• Meals: 10 breakfasts – 1 dinner
• Needed tickets to the Parks and Reserves