Discover during 20 days the main destinations of the Argentine Patagonia, the Iguazu Falls, and the magnificent city of Buenos Aires.
Planned Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrival to Buenos Aires:
Arrival in Buenos Aires. Welcome and transfer to the selected hotel. Rest of the day free. Night in Buenos Aires.
Day 2 - From Buenos Aires to Iguazú:
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport early in the morning and flight to Iguazú. Reception at the airport and visit to the waterfalls on the Brazilian side. On the Brazilian side of the Falls we start our tour in a bus that will take us to the beginning of the footbridges, from there there is a panoramic view of the Argentinean Falls, a good place for some good pictures. On this tour we can see the Iguazú River canyon, the Rivadavia and Tres Mosqueteros Falls, among others. Towards the end we find the lower viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo and as the last point the Salto Floriano, where there is an elevator that will take us to the meeting point with the guides. Night in Puerto Iguazú.
Day 3 - Excursion to the falls - Argentine side:
During the whole day. Once in the park we go to the "Central Station" where we will get on a train that will take us to the "Cataratas Station" or "Garganta del Diablo Station", we will also find a pedestrian path to walk the other circuits of the falls. The 3 circuits to visit are: Upper walkway, Lower walkway and Devil`s Throat where you can reach the main balcony and enjoy the most spectacular and important waterfalls. Night in Puerto Iguazú.
Day 4 - From Iguazú to Bariloche:
Transfer to the airport and flight to Bariloche via Buenos Aires. Reception at the airport in Bariloche and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon free. Night in Bariloche.
Day 5 - Circuito Chico and navigation to Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest:
In the morning we will do the Circuito Chico, bordering the Nahuel Huapi Lake, along the 65 km route you will have beautiful views of the landscape until you reach the Campanario Hill, which once in its summit you will be able to observe the immensity of the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, the El Trébol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, Otto, López, Goye, Catedral and Bariloche hills. The tour continues to the famous Llao Llao Hotel and the San Eduardo Chapel, architectural jewels of the region. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at Puerto Pañuelo, where you will start sailing to Victoria Island and Bosque de Arrayanes. Night in Bariloche.
Day 6 - Free day:
We suggest taking the Seven Lakes tour to San Martin de los Andes during spring/summer. Night in Bariloche.
Day 7 - Bariloche to El Calafate:
Transfer to the airport and flight to El Calafate. Reception at the airport in El Calafate and transfer to the selected hotel. Free afternoon. Night in El Calafate.
Day 8 - Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier:
Once we arrive at the park, we will go to the Curva de los Suspiros, where you will see the Perito Moreno Glacier for the first time, which is undoubtedly a stunning image. Later on we will make another stop at the Bajo las Sombras Pier, where those who wish can navigate to make an approach to the southern wall of the Glacier (Optional). We will then continue to the footbridges, where we will observe the glacier from several balconies located at different heights, which allows us to appreciate it from different angles, each one more surprising than the previous one. Night in El Calafate.
Day 9 - Free day:
We suggest sailing to the Upsala/Onelli/Spegazzinni glaciers. Night in El Calafate.
Day 10 - From El Calafate to Ushuaia:
Transfer to the airport and flight to Ushuaia. Night in Ushuaia.
Day 11 - Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park with End of the World Train:
On the way to the National Park, we will be able to appreciate the wonderful views of the lakes, lagoons and rivers. We will stop for a moment to enjoy the panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, the Ushuaia Peninsula and the Bridges, Willie and Les Eclaireurs Archipelagos.
We will pass by the slope of Mount Susana and witness the historical work of the prisoners of the old prison, where the Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino (the End of the World Train) is now located.
We will have 30 minutes free in the service area and then, we will continue to the other end of the park, where National Route 3 ends, in Lapataia Bay. We will find vestiges of the ancient aboriginal people that inhabited the region and we will pass by some dikes built by beavers on a path that leads to Lapataia Bay, at the end of the world. Optional: navigation through the Beagle Channel. Night in Ushuaia.
Day 12 - Free day:
We suggest the excursion to the Fagnano and Escondido Lakes. Night in Ushuaia.
Day 13 - From Ushuaia to Trelew:
Transfer to the airport in Ushuaia to board the plane to Trelew. Reception at the airport in Trelew and transfer to Puerto Madryn. Night in Puerto Madryn.
Day 14 - Excursion to Peninsula Valdes:
In this full day excursion you will explore with naturalist guides the Peninsula Valdés, which contains along its extension different unique species found in the area. The first stop will be at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the Golfo Nuevo, San José and the Isla de los Pájaros.
Then, we will make another stop in the town of Puerto Pirámides where, depending on the season, you can take the whale watching (optional) or the nautical trip with snorkeling (optional).
Continuing the land tour, subject to the season, weather or tides will be visited in different order or combined with other stops: Caleta Valdes, Punta Cantor and Punta Norte to observe elephant seals, penguins and sea lions. Land-based orca watching can be done from Punta Norte, with more possibilities of seeing them in the months of March and April. Also during September in Caleta Valdés (less frequently).
Optional: Boat trip for whale watching during the season from June to November. Night in Puerto Madryn.
Day 15 - Free day:
We suggest the full day excursion to Rawson and Gaiman visiting Punta Tombo Penguin Colony during the season from September to April. Night in Puerto Madryn.
Day 16 - Return to Buenos Aires:
Transfer to the airport in the morning and flight to Buenos Aires. Reception in Buenos Aires and transfer to the selected hotel. Free afternoon. Night in Buenos Aires.
Day 17 - Exploring Buenos Aires:
Guided tour of the city during the morning. This is a panoramic tour of the city of Buenos Aires, which will give you an introduction to the city by getting to know its main tourist spots such as La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta and Palermo, with a stop at Plaza de Mayo and another in the picturesque Caminito neighborhood. At the end you will return to your hotel for a break or you can take some time to enjoy a lunch in the city and continue to visit the most interesting spots. In the evening you will witness an impressive Tango show while tasting an exclusive three-step menu with a good glass of wine in hand. Night in Buenos Aires.
Day 18 - Free day:
We suggest taking the Tiger Delta Tour in the morning. Rest of the day free. Night in Buenos Aires
Day 19 - Free day:
This day you can take a break at your hotel, explore the city and do some shopping. Night in Buenos Aires
Day 20 - Bye Bye Buenos Aires:
Transfer to the airport. Flight back home.
End of our services.
NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change due to variables beyond our control.