Argentina Tour- 2

Visit Buenos Aires and Bariloche

8 days/6 nights (Buenos Aires 3,
Bariloche 3)

Included Features

• Round trip economy class airfare to Buenos Aires from New York.
• Economy class airfare within Argentina as per itinerary.
• 6 nights hotel accommodation (Buenos Aires 3, Bariloche 3) with breakfast daily
• All transfer as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling.
• Half day guided tour of Buenos Aires.
• Full day Estancia tour with lunch.
• Half day short circuit tour in Bariloche.
• Full day lake excursion tour in Bariloche.
• Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary with English speaking professional tour guides.
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing.
• Hotel service charges and taxes.
• Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast 6, L = lunch 1).

Itinerary
Day 1 USA-BUENOS AIRES
Depart USA via overnight flight to Buenos Aires.

Day 2 BUENOS AIRES

Located on the Rio de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos Aires is the most elegant city in South America & one of the world most cosmopolitan. You will be met & transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to relax and get acquainted with the city.
Day 3 BUENOS AIRES
Morning tour visits the historical complex of Plaza the Mayo with the Government House, the historical Cabildo & the Cathedral, Avenida de Mayo, Congress Palace & Colon Opera House. Continue to the Italian section of La Boca, the old San Telmo quarters, the beautiful parks and Gardens in Palermo and Ricoleta with its elegant side walk cafes, restaurants and its famous cemetery. The remainder of the day is at leisure. B

Day 4 BUENOS AIRES (ESTANCIA TOUR)

Today you will drive to the Argentinean Pampas to feel another aspect of Argentinean life. The Pampas are a blend of traditional Gaucho lore and modern agro-industry. You will visit a typical Argentine Estancia (ranch) to feel the atmosphere of country life, which contrasts so sharply with the life of Buenos Aires. Enjoy an “empanada” and the traditional “asado” barbecue together with live folk and Tango music. The Gauchos will display their riding abilities and a typical “sortija” ring race. B, L

Day 5 BUENOS AIRES -BARILOCHE

Transfer to the airport for your flight to San Carlos de Bariloche. Located on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, in an unbelievably beautiful area, this Swiss style mountain resort is surrounded by dense forests, alpine lakes and mountains. It boasts some of the most remarkable scenery in Argentina. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps walk the streets of this charming town and sample some of the many varieties of jellies and jams made from native fruits found nowhere else in the world or the local specialty “papas the Bariloche”. B
Day 6 BARILOCHE (SHORT CIRCUIT)
Drive along the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake and through remarkable Andean scenery to Playa Bonita for a spectacular view of the Huemul Island. Continue to Campanario hill and to Llao Llao peninsula to visit its chapel and the famous Llao Llao hotel with its beautiful architecture and views. Proceed to Puerto Panuelo and Cerro Lopez from where panoramic views of lakes and peninsulas will surprise you. The afternoon is at leisure. B



Day 7 BARILOCHE (LAKE EXCURSION-PUERTO BLEST)
Drive to Puerto Panuelo where you will board a catamaran boat to start a fascinating journey towards the heart of the Andean range. You will sail across the Nahuel Huapi Lake to the Blest branch, one of the many the Lake has, and also one of the deepest. The landscape resembles Norwegian Fjords for its coastline cliffs, a result of years of glacier activity. You will enter the Valdivian forest area and continue to Cantaros port where you will take a walk along the forest. Return to your hotel. B
Day 8 BARILOCHE-BUENOS AIRES-USA
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires to connect with your evening flight to USA B

Dates & Rates:

USA Departure: Friday

Hotels:
Buenos Aires:
Bariloche:
Dec  2009-Jan- Feb- Mar  & Apr -2010
$1,980
$2,125
$2,227
$2,265
Jun -Jul- Aug  & Dec 25- 2010
$2,115
$2,249
$2,342
$2,380
Dec  2010
$2,185
$2,229
$2,332
$2,580
Single Supplement:
$435
$529
$619
$647

Notes:
• Rates are per person based in double occupancy & include airfare from New York.
• Airport departure taxes & security fees  included.
• Argentinean taxes of $18 are to be paid locally.
• International airfares are based on special class of service .If not available at the time of
booking an additional $125.00 for higher class of service will apply.
• Above fares are also valid for midweek ( Mon-Thursday) departures. For weekend departures please add $25.00 each way.


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