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Tour-AR
2
Visit
Buenos Aires & 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. |
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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.
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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
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Hotels: |
Buenos
Aires: |
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Bariloche: |
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Dec 31 2007-Mar 31 & Apr
01-Jun 17; Aug 16-Dec 9 2008 |
$1,880 |
$1,925 |
$2,027
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$2,065 |
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Jun
18-Aug 15 & Dec
25-Dec 30 2008 |
$1,995
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$2,049 |
$2,142 |
$2,180 |
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Dec
10-24 2008 |
$1,985
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$2,029 |
$2,132 |
$2,380 |
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Single
Supplement: |
$335 |
$429 |
$519 |
$547 |
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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