We Love —
- Discover the best of Patagonia with a 7-night tour, beginning in tango capital Buenos Aires, and heading out into the rugged landscapes framed by the Andes mountain range.
- Experience vibrant Argentinian culture first-hand with a dance lesson, horse-riding adventure, glacier excursion and visit to a traditional ranch.
- Stay in Standard hotels, 3* hotels or 4* hotels, and choose to add optional visits for an even more enriching stay!
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Start your adventure in Buenos Aires where you’ll stroll through traditional neighbourhoods decorated with colourful murals. Experience old-school Latin glamour with a tango lesson, and try the city’s famous flavourful steaks.
Cruise down the Beagle Channel to Ushuaia, visit magnificent national parks, and even choose to take the famous ‘End of the World’ train. Visit a traditional ranch run by Gauchos (skilled horseriders), go horse-riding in El Calafate, and visit the incredible Glacier Perito Moreno.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Day 2: Buenos Aires - Ushuaia
Day 3: Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park
Day 4: Ushuaia - El Calafate
Day 5: El Calafate: Day in Estancia
Day 6: El Calafate: Glacier National Park
Day 7: El Calafate - Buenos Aires
Day 8: Buenos Aires - Europe
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1: Buenos Aires
You'll be welcomed at the airport by your driver holding a sign with your name on it, who'll you drive to your accommodation. Spend the day visiting the city at your leisure, or choose the optional guided tour.
At the end of the day, your local driver will pick you up from your hotel. In the evening, watch an Argentinian Tango. The evening begins with a tango lesson, and then you'll attend a magnificent tango show with professional musicians and dancers, and dinner included.
At the end of your dinner and once the tango show is over, your driver will drive you to your hotel.
Included:
- Private transfer from airport to Buenos Aires hotel with driver
- Shared transfer with driver between hotel and cabaret
- Tango lesson in English
- Tango Dinner Show (drinks included)
DAY 2: BUENOS AIRES – USHUAIA: BEAGLE CHANNEL
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Buenos Aires Aeroparque airport for your flight to Ushuaia. On your arrival at Ushuaia airport, your local driver will accompany you to your accommodation.
In the early afternoon, your driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you directly to the port of Ushuaia. Then you'll sail to the Eclaireurs lighthouse (nicknamed 'the lighthouse at the end of the world') on the Beagle Channel, the natural border between Argentina and Chile.
You'll have the chance to observe colonies of sea lions in their natural habitat before returning to the port in the evening. Your driver will take you back to your hotel.
Included:
- Private transfer from Buenos Aires hotel to airport with driver
- Domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaïa
- Private transfer with local driver from airport to hotel
- 4-hour cruise on the Beagle Channel in shared service with English-speaking guide
- Round trip transfers with Spanish-speaking driver in shared service
- Port tax
Day 3: Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego National Park
Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Tierra del Fuego National Park, located 14 km from the city centre. You'll then have half a day to discover this magnificent place, accompanied by your guide.
There are many must-see places in the park: Lapataia Bay, Lake Roca and its view of the mountains, and beaver dams. There are a vast array of plant species and wildlife, and you'll have plenty of photo opportunities.
In high season, you'll learn about the Post Office at the End of the World, and you'll even be able to send a postcard to your loved ones from the southernmost post office on the planet. You'll also stop at the centre to learn more about the park, and at the end of the visit, your driver will take you to your accommodation.
Option: You may wish to take the 'Train at the End of the World', which crosses the national park. Learn more about the daily life of prisoners in Tierra del Fuego from the explanations given on the train.
Included :
- 4-hour Tierra Del Fuego National Park excursion in shared service with English-speaking guide
- Entrance to the National Park
- Private transfer from hotel to Ushuaia airport with driver
Domestic flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate - Private transfer with English-speaking driver from airport to accommodation in El Calafate
Day 5: El Calafate - Day in an estancia (Argentinian ranch)
In the morning, your driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to an estancia (Argentinian ranch). You'll be welcomed by the inhabitants, known as Gauchos (skilled horseriders), who live and work in these premises. Estéban and his brother are the owners.
Discover these immense arid plains, covered by dry grass and bushes, facing the majestic Andes mountain range. You'll be introduced to Esteban and his simple, rustic, way of life out on the ranch.
The more adventurous holidaymakers can go on a two-hour horseback ride, in an exceptional setting against the backdrop of the Cordillera mountains and Glaciar Perito Moreno's lake. Or, you may choose to stay on the ranch and instead explore the domain on foot.
In the afternoon, enjoy an 'asado' (Argentinian barbecue) accompanied by a salad (drinks not included). After lunch in the middle of the afternoon, your driver will drive you back to your accommodation in El Calafate.
Included:
- Shared transfers from accommodation to the estancia, and then to your accommodation
- 2-hour horse-ride
- Asado lunch (Argentinian barbecue), excluding drinks (vegetarian option on request at the time of booking
Day 6: El Calafate - Glacier National Park
In the morning around 8 a.m. your driver will pick you up from your accommodation to leave for the Glacier National Park for your day exploring the Perito Moreno Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This natural wonder reaches up to 70 meters in some places. Listen out for the crash of blocks of ice that collapse in the turquoise waters of Lago Argentino. Gateways have been fitted out to help you appreciate the glacier from every angle.
In the middle of the afternoon, leave the park with your guide, and head towards your hotel. You may wish to eat in the park café.
Option: See the glacier from a new perspective by taking a boat ride to get as close as possible to the glacier. This activity is subject to weather conditions.
Included:
- Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier in shared service with English-speaking guide
- Entrance to National Park
DAY 7: EL CALAFATE - BUENOS AIRES
Your driver will pick up from the hotel 2 hours before take off and takes you to El Calafate airport, for your flight to Buenos Aires. On your arrival at Buenos Aires airport, your driver will take you to your accommodation.
Included:
- Private transfer from hotel to airport in El Calafate, with driver
- Domestic flight from El Calafateto Buenos Aires
Private transfer with driver from airport to hotel in Buenos Aires
DAY 8: BUENOS AIRES - EUROPE
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel three hours before take-off and take you to Buenos Aires International airport for your international flight (not included).
Included:
- Private transfer with guide from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
Your Hotels —
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Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in Standard Rooms in the following Standard Hotels, 3* hotels, or 4* hotels, depending on your chosen offer:
Buenos Aires:
Standard: Costa Rica (or similar)
3*: L'Adresse (or similar)
4*: Madero Hotel (or similar)
Ushuaia:
Standard: Posada Fin Del Mundo (or similar)
3*: Alto Andino Hotel (or similar)
4*: Fueguino Hotel (or similar)
Calafate:
Standard: Hosteria Miyazato Inn (or similar)
3*: Koi Aken (or similar)
4*: Blanca Patagonia (or similar)
Your Dining Choices
Start each morning with an included breakfast at your hotel. On Day 1, enjoy a tango dinner show with drinks included. On Day 6, you'll have lunch (excluding drinks) in the form of an 'asado' (Argentinian barbecue).
Your Optional Excursions —
Optional Guided Visit of Buenos Aires on Day 1
Meet at your hotel or at "Tortoni", one of the oldest cafes in the city! Over a coffee, your guide will introduce you to Buenos Aires using maps. After this little presentation, you'll go to the famous Plaza de Mayo, opposite the Casa Rosada (presidential house).
Walk along the "docks" of Puerto Madero, an old port now renovated into a modern and trendy district. You'll then be guided to the famous district of La Boca, known for its colourful houses and Tango dancers in the street.
Follow your guide through the bohemian and popular district of San Telmo, one of the oldest in the city. Today there are antique shops, bookshops, hardware stores, milongas and flea markets.
Optional Train of The End of The World on Day 3
In the heart of the park, embark on the legendary Train of the End of the World, crossing the forest in the national park. Thanks to the explanations given on the train, learn more about the daily life of the prisoners in Tierra del Fuego.
Optional Nautical Safari with Guide on Day 6
Leave by boat for an hour-long navigation. Marvel at this stunning ice centrepiece, during which we'll approach the glacier's southern side as closely as we safely can. This activity is subject to weather conditions.
Your Included Options —
Domestic Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaïa
Enjoy an included domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaïa with Aerolineas Argentinas in economy class, with transfers. Each passenger may bring one 8kg cabin bag, one 3kg personal item, and one 15kg suitcase in the hold.
Domestic Flight Ushuaïa to El Calafate
Enjoy an included domestic flight from Ushuaïa to El Calafate with Aerolineas Argentinas in economy class, with transfers. Each passenger may bring one 8kg cabin bag, one 3kg personal item, and one 15kg suitcase in the hold.
Domestic Flight El Calafate to Buenos Aires
Enjoy an included domestic flight from El Calafate to Buenos Aires with Aerolineas Argentinas in economy class, with transfers. Each passenger may bring one 8kg cabin bag, one 3kg personal item, and one 15kg suitcase in the hold.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Tour transport and inter-hotel transfers are included as per your itinerary.
Your Destination —
Buenos Aires
Cosmopolitan, cultural and constantly exciting, the sprawling city of Buenos Aires is the ultimate place to begin a South American adventure. From the dynamic dining scene, to the magnificent architecture and the buzzing nightlife that centres around everything from trendy jazz venues to glamorous nightclubs, Buenos Aires is South America's answer to the 'city that never sleeps', and is welcoming record numbers of visitors every year.
The streets of Argentina's thriving capital are alive with passion, and offer no end of thrilling attractions and opportunities. Begin your trip in this sophisticated destination by exploring the antiques and hidden treasures of the Feria de San Telmo street fair, a colourful market that draws in thousands of visitors each week. Later, head to soak up the sights at the Casa Rosada, a historically and politically cruicial spot in the city, and the workplace of the country's very own President. As your afternoon continues, stop by MALBA, one of the city's most beloved art museums, before heading to one of the city's greatest steak establishments for a taste of Argentine culture and a sample of the country's incredible beef. Finally, no trip to this capital is complete without trying your hand at a tango - this city is the dance's birthplace and we highly recommend heading to an authentic 'milonga' to make the most of your stay!