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Argentina Highlights Tour Itinerary – ARBIF10
Be awed by the falls and glaciers with this Argentina Highlights Tour. Relish the architecture and culture of Buenos Aires. Feel the spray of Iguazu Falls as you stand in amazement at the famous site. In addition, you will explore Perito Moreno Glacier in stunning Patagonia.
Itinerary
Day 1 Buenos Aires
Arrival in Buenos Aires, welcome at the airport and private transfer from Ezeiza International Airport to your hotel for rest and overnight.
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 2 Buenos Aires
After breakfast, explore Buenos Aires on a half day City Tour. Buenos Aires is a city that combines European style with Latin American spirit. You will discover the city’s characteristics, its history, its architecture, its culture and its best stories. We will visit the center of the city, San Telmo, the brightly colored buildings of La Boca, Puerto Madero and Palermo, with stops in Plaza de Mayo, Caminito and La Recoleta. The afternoon is free for you to spend at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 3 Iguazu Falls
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu, site of one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Spanning the border between Argentina and Brazil, there are 275 falls in all, some up to 80 m in height. Upon arrival at Iguazu, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 4 Iguazu Falls
After breakfast, we will transfer you to Iguazú National Park to tour the Argentine side of the falls. Marvel at the falls from the three main paths – the upper and lower paths as well as the Devil´s Throat. The Upper Walk is 500 mts long and last about 45 minutes, seeing the Two Sisters, Bosseti, Adam and Eve, Bernabe Mendez, Mbiguá and San Martin falls. The Lower Path takes you around 1300 mts of foot-path, lasting 1.5 hrs. It’s a different view in which you will see the falls from the middle, and you might even get a bit wet. Lastly, Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), we’ll board a little train, to Devils Throat Station. We then walk over a bridge that leads to the balcony of Devil’s throat and the most spectacular view. Option: Great Adventure Boat Ride (not included)
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 5 Buenos Aires
Following breakfast, this Argentina Tour Falls and Glaciers continues with a flight back to Buenos Aires. In the evening, take in a Tango Dinner Show. Nothing says Buenos Aires quite like the romantic and Argentine Tango. International cuisine, regional dishes, desserts and a wide selection of Argentine wines will be offered to accompany the show.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 6 El Calafate
Morning flight to El Calafate, near the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few advancing glaciers in the world. Upon arrival, private transfer from El Calafate airport to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure to discover the charm of El Calafate.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 7 El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier
This park has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The famous Perito Moreno Glacier is located in the extreme southwest of Lago Argentino, 80 kilometers from El Calafate. It has become one of the great natural spectacles of South America. From time to time, walls of ice fall from the 60 meter tall face into the waters of Brazo Rico. The water slowly makes a tunnel in the glacier until the pressure makes it collapse. This spectacle is indescribable. The waters precipitate in gigantic waves only to start the process all over again. Navigation and trekking tours are available year round to purchase on site. State of paths: completely gravel. Regular tour departs at 9:00am, returning at 5:00pm.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 8 El Calafate, Estancia Cristina
Hop on board to navigate our way to Upsala Glacier, Estancia Cristina, Upsala Viewpoint and Museum. Departure is at 08:15 hrs in our modern and comfortable boat. Cruise among icebergs and stunning scenery overlooking the western front of the Upsala glacier and then through Cristina Canal to Estancia Cristina. Enjoy lunch and explore Estancia and area for 6 hours. Include a guided visit to the Costumbrista museum (old shearing shed). Our ascent is in all-terrain vehicles, travelling 9.5 km through mountainous roads. Stop at the Continental ice shelf for a 30 minute walk on the glacier.
Stand in awe of Upsala Glacier, which feeds Perito Moreno Glacier and take in the stunning views of Lake Guillermo, Southern Patagonian Ice and The Andes. Return to the Estancia and board the boat for return to Puerto Banderas and the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 9 Buenos Aires
You are picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport to catch your flight back to Buenos Aires’ local airport and your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to take in last minute sites or shopping.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 10 Depart
Breakfast and private transfer from the Hotel to Ezeiza International Airport for your departure.
Meals included: Breakfast
