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The beauty of Argentina I
10 days/8 nights (Buenos Aires 3,
El Calafate 2, Bariloche 3)
The beauty of Argentina I
10 days/8 nights (Buenos Aires 3,
El Calafate 2, Bariloche 3)
Included
Features
• Round trip economy class airfare to Buenos Aires.
• Economy class airfare within Argentina as per itinerary.
• 9 nights hotel accommodation (Buenos Aires 3, El Calafate 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.
• Full day tour to Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate.
• 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 8, L = lunch 1).
• Round trip economy class airfare to Buenos Aires.
• Economy class airfare within Argentina as per itinerary.
• 9 nights hotel accommodation (Buenos Aires 3, El Calafate 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.
• Full day tour to Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate.
• 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 8, L = lunch 1).
Day
1 Fri USA-BUENOS AIRES
Depart USA via overnight flight to Buenos Aires with
meals on board.
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 & to 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 famous cemetery. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. B
Depart USA via overnight flight to Buenos Aires with
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 & to 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 famous cemetery. The remainder of the day is at your 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” b
Day 5 BUENOS AIRES-EL CALAFATE
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to El Calafate, a charming town surrounded by beautiful plateaus at the shores of Lago Argentino. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. B
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” b
Day
6 EL CALAFATE (PERITO MORENO GLACIER)
A full day tour today visits the Perito Moreno Glacier. One of the largest active continental glaciers in the world, it is declared by UNESCO a “Universal Patrimony of Humanity”. It flows into the south arm of Argentine Lake breaking into glistening icebergs with a deafening roar. You will walk on the footbridge front of this natural wonder. B, L
Day 7 EL CALAFATE-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
arbecue together with live folk and Tango
music. The Gauchos will display their riding abilities and a typical
“sortija” ring race. B, LA full day tour today visits the Perito Moreno Glacier. One of the largest active continental glaciers in the world, it is declared by UNESCO a “Universal Patrimony of Humanity”. It flows into the south arm of Argentine Lake breaking into glistening icebergs with a deafening roar. You will walk on the footbridge front of this natural wonder. B, L
Day 7 EL CALAFATE-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 5 BUENOS AIRES-EL CALAFATE
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to El Calafate, a charming town surrounded by beautiful plateaus at the shores of Lago Argentino. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. B
Day 8 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 9 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 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
Drive along the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake and
Day
10 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
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
USA Departure: Friday
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Hotels: |
Buenos
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Bariloche: |
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El
Calafate: |
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Apr 01-Jun 17; Aug 16-Dec 9 2008 |
$2,447
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$2,589
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$2,605
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$2,724
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$2,752
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Jun 18-Aug 15 & Dec 25-Dec 30 2008 |
$2,572
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$2,714
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$2,730
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$2,849
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$2,877
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Dec 10-24 2008 |
$2,672
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$2,814 |
$2,830 |
$2,749 |
$2,979 |
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Single Supplement: |
$437 |
$575 |
$586 |
$755
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$775
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Notes:
• Rates are per person based in double occupancy & include airfare from New York.
• Airport departure taxes & security fees . 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.
• For land only rates please deduct :
• Apr 01-Jun 17 & Aug 16-Dec 09 & Dec 31 -Mar 31 $745.00
• Jun 18-Aug 15 & Dec 25-Dec 30 $845.00
• Dec 10-Dec 24 $935.00
Click for Add-On airfares
• Rates are per person based in double occupancy & include airfare from New York.
• Airport departure taxes & security fees . 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.
• For land only rates please deduct :
• Apr 01-Jun 17 & Aug 16-Dec 09 & Dec 31 -Mar 31 $745.00
• Jun 18-Aug 15 & Dec 25-Dec 30 $845.00
• Dec 10-Dec 24 $935.00
Click for Add-On airfares
Day 9 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 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
