#9 PATAGONIA: ARGENTINA FIXED DEPARTURE 2023 PROGRAM 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS Buenos Aires, El Calafate

Day 1: Saturday: Buenos Aires
Transfer in from airport to hotel in Buenos Aires, with guide.
Overnight in Buenos Aires at Ramada by Wyndham
Optional upgrade: Overnight at Carles Hotel
Meals included: None

Day 2: Sunday: Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES CITY TOUR WITH LUNCH – SIB basis with bilingual guide (Spanish & English) – Drinks not included
Duration: 4 hrs approx. Hightlights: Recoleta – Palermo – Plaza de Mayo – Puerto Madero – San Telmo – La Boca
This is the perfect tour to discover the charm of Argentina’s capital, from the chic districts of Recoleta and Palermo, to historic Plaza de Mayo, and architectural icons such as the Colon opera house, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the palace of Congress. The program finishes in old town San Telmo, home of the city’s aristocracy until the late 19th century; Caminito street, in La Boca, the colorful shelter for Italian immigrants by the Riachuelo, and the young thriving restaurant scene at the Puerto Madero waterfront.
*Kindly note that the return after the lunch is not included.
2 – 2.30 hours duration – Shared Services. Beverages included.
Famous for its amazing nightlife and for being the land of Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires countless gastronomic and artistic options. Tango portrays the ‘Queen of the River Plate’ (‘Reina del Plata’). We will enjoy an unforgettable night, surrender to the magic of this city that never sleeps and to the charm of this overwhelming and sanguine music —main protagonist of the night— while enjoying the best of its varied gastronomic offer. This typical early 20th century house is an ideal stage for a unique show: 15 artists, one tango orchestras, a folk music group, dancers and singer.
Overnight in Buenos Aires at Ramada by Wyndham
Optional upgrade: Overnight at Carles Hotel
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3: Monday: Buenos Aires, El Calafate
Transfer out from hotel in downtown to domestic airport without guide.
Suggested flights:
AR1864 AEP/FTE Departure 0850 – Arrival 1205 – not included
AR1699 FTE/AEP Departure 1205 – Arrival 1500– not included
Transfer in from Calafate airport to hotel with English and Spanish speaking guide.
Overnight in El Calafate at Sierra Nevada
Optional upgrade: Overnight at Design Suites Calafate
• Meals included: breakfast

Day 4: Tuesday: Buenos Aires, El Calafate
FULL DAY PERITO MORENO GLACIER TOUR (SIB) – FEE INCLUDED
Duration: 8 hrs approx. – Shared Service with English or Spanish speaking guide
The Perito Moreno Glacier rises majestically 80 km away from El Calafate. This is one of the largest and the only
advancing glacier in the world, as well as the biggest attraction at Los Glaciares National Park, a 600,000-hectare
protected area covered by an ice mantle. We will start by penetrating the Patagonian Andean forest and make a
first breathtaking stop at “Curva de los Suspiros” (Curve of Sighs), where we will enjoy a first view of this incredible
natural wonder. When we approach the glacier, we will walk down the catwalks to approach the glacier and admire
from different panoramic points this wonderful creation of Mother Nature. We will be able to contemplate very
closely when varied-sized ice blocks loosen and fall into the water with a great thunder becoming beautiful ice floes
in the deep waters of the Lago Argentino. This day will be an unforgettable experience, a once in a lifetime delight.
SAFARI NAUTICO NAVIGATION TICKET – (minimum 02 passengers) Duration: 1 hr. approx.
This activity is an ideal complement to the Perito Moreno glacier tour. It will allow us to appreciate very closely this
wonder of nature. We will sail out of Bajo de las Sombras Bay port, 7 km away from the glacier’s catwalks, down to
the southern side of the glacier. On our way, we shall contemplate ice blocks falling off until reaching the southern
point of Los Témpanos canal, until reaching the standing point 300 m away from the southern wall of the glacier,
where we shall stop to admire its greatness.
Overnight in El Calafate at Sierra Naveda
Optional upgrade: Overnight at Design Suites Calafate
•Meals included: breakfast

Day 5: Wednesday: El Calafate
Free day for exploring Calafate at your own pace.
OPTIONAL WITH EXTRA COST:
NATIVO EXPERIENCE WITH LUNCH OR DINNER (MINIMUM 02 PASSENGERS)
Duration: 4 hs approx. Shared service with English or Spanish speaking guide. All year. Lunch or dinner.
Highlights: Argentina Lake, Punta Bonita, archeological site, food in cave.
Nativo Experience is a noon excursion in 4 × 4 along the shore of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure, it has an anthropological approach, taking a journey through time on the passage of man in these lands, rediscovering stories of the first expeditions and daring people who ventured into the unknown.
Between the cliffs and with views of the Andes Mountains, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of those expedition members with the natives, to later enter the Tehuelche world. On the shores of the lake are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock and which today introduce us to its interpretation.
OPTIONAL WITH EXTRA COST:
ALL GLACIERS NAVIGATION – FEE INCLUDED (MINIMUM 02 PASSENGERS)
Duration: 8 hs approx. Shared service with English or Spanish speaking guide
From the Port of Punta Bandera, located 47 km from El Calafate, we start sailing through the North Arm of Lake Argentino. A few minutes after leaving, we crossed a natural funnel known as the Devil’s Mouth to the Upsala Canal.
There we will navigate around large icebergs that emerge from the front of the Upsala Glacier. Then, we enter the sector of the lake known as Canal Spegazzini and in which we can enjoy observing the impressive Dry Glacier. From there we continue sailing to the front of the Spegazzini Glacier where we will also see the Heim Sur and Peineta glaciers. It is at this time that we prepare to disembark at the Spegazzini base and begin the visit to the area by walking through a beautiful path in the forest, until we arrive at the Spegazzini Refuge. This 300-meter path is accessible and when we go through it we stop at stations and viewpoints with views of the entire Los Glaciares Bay. In this refuge, one of a kind, we can have lunch, visit the shop or contemplate the landscape. Those who like to walk. they can choose to take the mountain trail. This route is a trek of medium difficulty through a wooded path with natural viewpoints and full of incredible views. It ends at the disembarkation point.
Overnight in El Calafate at Sierra Nevada
Optional upgrade: Overnight at Design Suites Calafate
•Meals included: breakfast

Day 6: Thursday: El Calafate, Buenos Aires
After breakfast, check out and private transfer to the airport (only driver).
Upon arrival at Buenos Aires, private transfer to hotel (with guide).
Overnight in Buenos Aires at Ramada by Wyndham
Optional upgrade: Overnight at Carles Hotel
•Meals included: breakfast.

Day 7: Friday: Buenos Aires/out
At proper time you will be transferred to International Airport in Buenos Aires to take your international flight.
•Meals included: breakfast
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