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Arrival at Buenos Aires
Reception and transfer from Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires to the hotel.
Optional: City Tour.
We'll get to know the National Congress and the May Square (Plaza de Mayo) including the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Town Council (Cabildo).
Then we'll see the great Colon Theatre.
We'll also go to the traditional area of San Telmo, to La Boca, where the first italian immigrants established, famous for it's picteresques houses. We'll then go to the area of Palermo, passing through Puerto Madero. We'll finally visit Recoleta, one of the most exclusive areas in town.
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Iguazu Falls - Brasil
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to domestic airport. Reception and transfer from Iguazú Airport to the hotel.
Tour to the Brazilian side of the falls, a sight of splendid beauty.
We'll make for Foz de Iguazú to visit the Brazilian part of the Iguazú falls and verify the saying that "the waterfalls are Argentine but the sight is Brazilian". As the saying reads, the best view of the falls is from Brazil. Later we'll visit Itaipu's Dam and we'll make a City Tour through Foz do Iguazú.
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Iguazu Falls - Argentina
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour to The Argentinian falls, visiting the Devil's Gorge and Iguazu Falls. A train that goes to the waterfalls and the Devil's Gorge leaves from Yvrá Retá .
We'll walk along a 600 meter path that joins the station in Cataratas with the area that goes to the footbridges. From the lower footbridges we will be able to watch the Alvar Nuñez, Bosseti and the Dos Hermanas waterfalls and the San Martin Island.
Optional: The Great Adventure
Later on we will board inflatable rafts to shoot the rapids for 2 kilometres, on Iguazù River. We will take fourwheel drive vehicles to go back through the path of Yacaratía in the jungle of Misiones.
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Exit to Puerto Madryn
Transfer to Iguazú Airport. Reception to domestic airport (Buenos Aires). Reception and transfer from Trelew Airport to the hotel.
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Península Valdés
Breakfast at the hotel. We will spend the day in Peninsula Valdes (tour to see the whales included). This natural paradise takes us to the sea fauna in their natural habitat. It is possible to see elephant seals, sea birds and the main character of the peninsula: the Southern Right Whale that can be found in the waters of Puerto Pirámides from July to middle December. |
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Exit to Ushuaia
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Trelew Airport. Reception and transfer from Ushuaia Airport to the hotel. We´ll have free time for sightseeing.
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City Tour and Beagle Channel
Breakfast at the hotel. We'll spend the morning in the city, visiting the legendary and ancient Jail of Recidivists, that keeps its impressive architecture as well as the tough history of the south of the American Continent. We'll visit the harbour, the Paseo del Centenario (a fantastic panoramic point) and the Bebán house that was bought in Sweden and built in 1911.
At the afternoon we will navigate the Beagle Channel and will visit the Island of Los Pájaros, the Island of Los Lobos, and the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse. We'll watch many species of local birds and seals.
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National Park of Tierra del Fuego - Train at the End of the World - Exit to Calafate
Breakfast at the hotel. We'll take the Train at the End of the World, from the central station to the National Park of Tierra del Fuego. The Austral Fueguino Railroad is attractive not only because of its elegance and style but also because it evokes the history of the early days of Ushuaia related to the old jail and the train of the convicts.
We'll cross Pipo River to reach our first stop: La Macarena. The second stop will show us the remains of the old sawmill. Then the train leaves the river to get to a beautiful forest. From that point we'll continue our journey to the National Park of Tierra del Fuego where we'll find the Pipo Falls, Bahía Ensenada, Roca Lake, Negra Lagoon and, finally, Lepataia Bay. Transfer to Ushuaia Airport. Reception and transfer from Calafate Airport to the hotel.
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Perito Moreno Glacier
Breakfast at the hotel. We'll visit one of the greatest marvels of the world: the Perito Moreno Glacier, declared World's heritage. Its characteristic is the breaking of its external walls due to the pressure of the water of the river.
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Navigation to Argentine Lake
Breakfast at the hotel. We'll go to Punta Bandera to make for Argentino Lake. First we'll go to the northern part of the lake where we'll see the icebergs floating adrift and then to the Upsala Glacier.
Then we'll go back to Onelli Bay where we'll go ashore. Through a forested path we'll reach one of the most beautiful panoramic points of the tour: the confluence of the Glaciers Onelli, Agassiz and Bolado. On our way back to the hotel we will be able to see the Boca del Diablo.
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Exit to Bariloche
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Calafate Airport. Reception and transfer from Bariloche Airport to the hotel.
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Short Circuit - Navegation to Victoria Island and Arrayanes Woods.
Breakfast at the hotel. During the morning, we will take Circuito Corto (Short Circuit) to see the wonderful landscapes surrounding San Carlos de Barliloche: lakes, mountains and forests. It begins in Bariloche through Bustillo's Avenue bordering Nahuel Huapi's Lake. Road to Llao Llao.
At the afternoon we´ll take a Catamaran Navigation to Victoria Island and Arrayanes Woods. We'll leave from Puerto Pañuelo (Llao Llao), and after sailing for 11 kms. (7 miles), we'll arrive to Puerto Anchorena in Victoria Island. We'll walk around the Island, looking at the ex-Conifer's nursery. We'll go on board again and face the Port of Quetrihue, located in Quetrihue's Peninsula, were we'll visit the famous Arrayanes Woods. It consists in a unique arboreal formation with ancient trees.
The barks of these trees are cold, totally plain and cinnamon colored. It has white flowers, similar to the ones of the orange blossom and violet fruits of pleasant taste. The Arrayanes Woods were declared untouchable area and Natural monument.
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Bariloche - Exit to San Martín de los Andes - City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. We´ll go to our new objective: the beautiful city of San Martin de los Andes, with its native architecture, according to a balanced natural harmony. Exiting from the center of our city walk through its streets to arrive at La Vega San Martín, returning by the shore of Lake Lacar until the viewpoint of Sol de los Andes, during the tour guides will tell you about the history of the city, its architecture and local anecdotes.
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San Martín de los Andes
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning off to visit the city of San Martín de los Andes.
OPTIONAL - Lácar and Nonthue Lakes Navegation
We will set out at midday sailing along Lácar and Nonthué Lakes up to the headwaters of Hua Hum River, near the border with Chile. Setting out from the dock, we will go around the peninsula that closes the head of the lake: there we will see Paraje Trompul (Trompul Place), where we will find the Mapuche community.
Then we will cross Yuco Peninsula, where we will see the park ranger station, after that we will visit Santa Teresita and Duck's Island.
Lácar Lake is the only one in the basin that flows into the Pacific Ocean; we will get to a highly contrasting and scarsely deep narrows.
The waters form the little Nonthué Lake; here we will disembark at Chachín Port, an ancient wood establishment from the beginning of the last century. We will head for Chachín Cascade, which has almost 30 meters high fully overlooking the dense vegetation.
We will get on the ship again to head for Hua Hum quay, situated on the banks of Nonthué Lake, and it is named for the river that has its source in that lake, and flows into the Pacific Ocean. On our way back, we will see the ports of Pucará and Ruca Ñire, ancient wood establishment from almost a century ago when the economy of the region was based on this activity
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7 Lakes Circuit & Villa La Angostura
Breakfast at the hotel. We will make a tour across the south border of the Lácar Lake by the Seven Lakes circuit, where we can observe certain "mapuches" communities. We will go towards to Chapelco hill so that we can go over the lakes Machónico, Falkner, Villarino, Escondido, Correntoso y Espejo. We will stop at this stretch, in Quintupuray to follow the way to Nahuel Huapi lake, between Villa La Angostura and Bariloche.
By midday we will arrive at Villa La Angostura, where we will visit daydream places like Nahuel Huapi, El Messidor, Bahía Manzano, Mirador Arrayán and Cascada Río Bonito ports. Then there is a time
to have lunch and take a walk over the surroundings enjoying the nature.
After that we Hill return to San Martín de los Andes.
Notice: The Seven Lakes Circuit is impassable some days in winter because of the snowing. In case we cannot make this activity we will make another programme.
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San Martín de los Andes - Bariloche
Breakfast at the hotel. Return to Bariloche. We´ll have a free afternoon to rest or take optional activities.
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Bariloche - Buenos Aires - Exit to Mendoza
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to domestic airport (Buenos Aires). Reception and transfer from Mendoza Airport to the hotel.
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Wine Cellar's visit - The Wine Route
Breakfast at the hotel. We'll make a trip across the Wine Route. This journey will allow us to walk among vineyards, learn how this delicious elixir is prepared from the beginning and enjoy a great "asado" together with 5 different kinds of wine to taste, in a wine cellar called La Agrícola-Santa Julia.
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High Mountain
Breakfast at the hotel. During the trip we can see the Potrerillos dike. 100 Kms (62 miles) away from the capital city we can find Uspallata, which is where the huarpe's native occupation took place during the prehispanic era.
We'll then visit the villages of Picheuta, Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas, from where we may reach the famous village of Los Penitentes. Farther on, in Puente del Inca, 2.720 meters over sea level, Las Cuevas river has drilled the mountain forming this way a natural bridge from where thermal water emerges from the edge.
Nearby we can find the Mountain Climbers Cemetery. Close to the frontier, a wonderful natural viewpoint allows us to see the Aconcagua Hill in all it's splendor. An unpaved road which starts at the International Route, allows entering the beautiful Horcones Lagoon and the Provincial Park of Aconcagua. If weather helps, we will be able to climb up to Cristo Redentor Monument, 4.200 meters up.
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Exit to Salta
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Mendoza Airport. Reception and transfer from Salta Airport to the hotel.
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Salta - City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. City Tour in Salta. Ascent of Cerro San Bernardo. We will visit the Cathedral, the Church of San Francisco, the Town Hall and the Historic Museum of the North, the craft market and the San Bernardo Hill.
The Church of San Francisco is a magnificent Franciscan temple with fine architecture ornaments. The Town Hall was built in different periods, but has a predominant Baroque style. Looms and silver objects can be bought at the handicraft market.
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Train of the Clouds
Breakfast at the hotel. We'll take the Train of the Clouds to go to the viaduct La Polvorilla, ascending up to 4,220 metres above the sea level. This railroad of incredible engineering was created in 1941 to be used by heavy trains to carry minerals. It travels 220 km crossing valleys, canyons and the Puna and goes through places like the Quebrada del Toro, the zigzag of Alisal station and the La Polvorilla viaduct. At the Alisal station, the train changes to a parallel track and the locomotive goes to the back of the train to lead it inside a tunnel. Once it crosses the tunnel the locomotive goes back to normal position. During the year, the aborigines sell their crafts, especially ponchos.
OPTIONAL - Safari to the Clouds
The train of the Clouds is open from April or May to November. The rest of the year it is replaced by the Safari to the Clouds (4x4 trucks), Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca are included in the journey.
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Quebrada de Humahuaca - Jujuy
Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day excursion to Quebrada de Humahuaca and pre-Hispanic towns. We'll leave Salta to make for San Salvador de Jujuy, where we will briefly visit the city. Then we will go on to the road that communicates Reyes with the lagoons of Yala, our first stop, to visit the lagoon in the base of the Chani Hill.
These 12 lagoons are 2000 metres above the sea level, surrounded by forests of pine trees. We'll leave Yala and El Volcán, towns that are next to the hills of Abra Blanca, Santuyo and Manzano, behind to go to Tumbaya, a place where the Omaguacas lived. Purmamarca: Here we will be able to delight in one of the greatest beauties of the Northwest: Cerro de los Siete Colores ("Hill of the Seven Colours").
First we will pass through Posta de Hornillos and Maimará, in the centre of the canyon. We'll see the multicoloured hills that complete the "Paleta del Pintor" (Painter´s Palet). We'll turn north, to go to Tilcara where we will visit the fabled Pucará. Pucará is the reconstruction of the town of the pre-Hispanic Omaguacas, a culture that lived 900 years ago. Before reaching Humahuaca, we'll take a quick look at Huacalera and Uquía. Return to Salta.
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The Calchaquí Valley Circuit - Cafayate
Breakfast at the hotel. In our first day traveling around the Calchaquí Valleys, we will head for Cafayate. We will walk around the fertile Lerma Valley, an important tobacco growing area nowadays. A winding way skirting strange mountain shapes will lead us to the Devil's Gorge and El Anfiteatro where you will hear the echo of any sound with a perfect acoustic.
Little by little, the dryness of the landscape is replaced by great extensions of vineyards, which tells us we are near Cafayate. Land of the sun and wine that will offer us its craftsmanship, the archeological museum, the five-nave cathedral, and the most antique and famous wineries which will inebriate our souls with oak and torrontes wine. Return to Salta. |
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The Calchaquí Valley Circuit - Cachi
Breakfast at the hotel. In our second day, we will make the Circuit of the Calchaquí Valleys, but this time we will go to Cachi. We will go through captivating landscapes such as the rough beauty of Cuesta del Obispo (Bishop's Slope) and La Quebrada de Escolpe (Escolpe Ravine).
We will cross Los Cardones National Park to go quietly through red pepper plantations.
We will get to Cachi Town, framed by the stunning snowy peaks of 6,384 m.a.s.l.).
In the narrow paved streets of this nice town you may still see the old church with adobe walls and cordon roofs, many pre-Hispanic establishments and mortuary urns. Watching the alfalfa, vegetables plantations and peppers dryers is a color spectacle that will make our bustling around worthwhile. Return to Salta. |
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Return to Buenos Aires
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Salta Airport. Reception and transfer from domestic airport (Buenos Aires) to the hotel
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City Tour in Buenos Aires - Tango Show & Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. We'll get to know the National Congress and the May Square (Plaza de Mayo) including the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Town Council (Cabildo). Then we'll see the great Colon Theatre. We'll also go to the traditional area of San Telmo, to
La Boca, where the first italian immigrants established, famous for it's picteresques houses.
We'll then go to the area of Palermo, passing through Puerto Madero. We'll finally visit Recoleta, one of the most exclusive areas in town. At night we'll enjoy a nice dinner and tango show at the Homero Manzi's Corner, better known as the Tango Corner, located in the corner of San Juan and Boedo, in the center of Boedo.
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Shipping through the channels of Delta del Tigre
Breakfast at the hotel. We'll visit the residential suburbs in the north part of town. We'll take the Coast Train and get down in San Isidro.
We'll arrive to Tigre, were we'll go on board of a catamaran, from wich we'll have a view of the Parana River, a 14000 km2 area of subtropical forest formed by thousands of islands and small islands.
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Buenos Aires
Breakfast at the hotel. Day off to rest or leisure activities. |
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Buenos Aires
Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires.
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