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Day 1
(D) – Buenos Aires
Upon arrival at the Ezeiza International Airport in
Buenos Aires, you will be escorted by a Patagonia Calling
representative to the Marriot Plaza Hotel. Once you have
taken time to relax and freshen up, you may take a private
city tour*, or take this opportunity to venture out into the
city and begin your own adventure. Visit the city's museums,
Japanese Garden or tour the quaint neighborhoods of the
city. Come back to the hotel for a delicious dinner in the
chic neighborhood of Puerto Madero where you will enjoy some
authentic Argentinean cuisine overlooking Rio de la Plata.
Overnight: Marriott Plaza Hotel
An elegant and stunning 9-story hotel set in the center of
Buenos Aires with views of San Martin Park.
Day 2
(B) – Buenos Aires/San Carlos de Bariloche
An early flight will take you into the beautiful
city of San Carlos de Bariloche located in Patagonia's famed
Lake District. Only after receiving your first glimpse of
life in this vast wilderness will you begin to realize the
challenges and excitement that nature has in store for you.
You will be escorted to Arelauquen Lodge which is known for
its many unique excursions, spa treatments, and 18-hole golf
course (all of which you are invited to partake*), a polo
field and a variety of hiking paths on the reserve.
Overnight: Arelauquen Lodge
Located just minutes from Bariloche in a nature reserve,
this five-star hotel also contains a golf course and spa.
All tours booked through Patagonia Calling include stunning
mountain views at the Arelauquen Lodge.
Day 3
(B,L) – San Carlos de Bariloche
Today will begin with breakfast followed by an all-day
rafting trip down the Manso River. This mid-range
white-water rafting course is formed from the melting of the
Manso glaciers starting at Mount Tronador. This unique
rafting trip will take you along some stunning sections of
Bariloche. The river classes range from III to IV, depending
on chosen routes.
Overnight: Arelauquen Lodge
Day 4
(B) – San Carlos de Bariloche
A hearty breakfast will get you ready for your day. Before
an afternoon hike or a horseback ride in and around the many
lakes and hills of Bariloche, you will have the chance to
see some of Bariloche's cityscape and wilderness all in one
morning along the Circuito Chico. This roundtrip expedition
takes you through Bariloche's city and through its stunning
outskirts where you will have the opportunity to see the
Playa Bonita, the Llao Llao hotel, built in 1938 and with
incredibly rich history and the Nahuel Huapi and Moreno
Lake. While in the city, be sure to stop into some of the
world-renowned chocolate shops for a small piece of heaven.
Overnight: Arelauquen Lodge
Day 5
(B) – San Carlos de Bariloche/El Calafate
After a morning excursion of your choice (mountain biking,
fishing, kayaking, hiking, or horseback riding) or simply
some relaxation at the resort, you will catch an afternoon
flight to Calafate. Your hotel, Hosteria La Cantera, is set
on a hill with a wonderful view of the town of Calafate
below. The hotel, just a few minutes walk into town, is well
located for excellent access to the local city life. There
are a wide range of activities available for guests to
choose from when you arrive.
Overnight: La Cantera
The cozy yet sophisticated lodge offer visitors'
breathtaking views and is located only 6 short blocks from
the center of the city.
Day 6
(B) – El Calafate
This is bound to be one of the most exciting days
of your entire journey. It will begin with a hiking
experience across the Perito Moreno Glacier, (a 60-meter
high glacier that continues to grow even after 3,000 years).
Putting crampons on your shoes for grip, you will explore
the icy surface of the glacier. After lunch, you will enjoy
an afternoon of hiking through Glaciers National Park. This
park is made up of 1.5 million acres of continental ice cap
and is home to 47 major glaciers that feed into two of the
largest lakes in Argentina. This full day of adventure will
be ended with a relaxing dinner on your own in downtown
Calafate.
Overnight: La Cantera
Day 7
(B,L) – El Calafate
Today you will climb up to the "Balcon de El
Calafate" from where you will have a panoramic view of El
Calafate and Argentino Lake. In the afternoon you are free
to explore the lovely city of Calafate at your own pace. We
encourage you to stroll downtown, just a short walk from La
Cantera, to see the local shops and visit with the local
people. Trekking tours may also be arranged for those
looking for a little more adventure. This evening, enjoy a
casual dinner at a restaurant of your choice in downtown
Calafate.
Overnight: La Cantera
Day 8
(B) – El Calafate/Ushuaia
Today you will travel to the southernmost city in the World,
Ushuaia. The views of crashing waves on icy walls,
snowcapped mountains, and densely wooded cliffs make this
intriguing city one-of-a-kind. Your hotel, Los Yamanas, sits
along the Beagle Channel; an area whose indescribable
landscapes have been bewitching guests for centuries.
Overnight: Los Yamanas
Named after a local aboriginal tribe, the hotel provides a
highly luxurious experience while providing an educational
perspective of the land's previous ancestors.
Day 9
(B) – Ushuaia
Today you will embark on a sailing excursion through the
Beagle Channel where you will see colonies of playful
penguins and piles of sun bathing sea lions in their natural
environments. You will have the afternoon free to enjoy the
downtown area of Ushuaia which has been home to a variety of
different groups of people ranging from explorers, to
prisoners, to leather traders.
Overnight: Los Yamanas
Day 10
(B) – Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
The crisp morning air will provide the ideal
conditions for trekking in the Tierra del Fuego National
Park. Known as the "End-of-the-World," the eerie beauty of
this place will stay with you for years to come. Swirling
thick waters flow next to you as your guide takes you to
explore this incredible national park. After grabbing a
quick bite to eat, you will be catching a flight back to
Buenos Aires where you will once again be staying at the
Marriot Plaza Hotel.
Overnight: Marriott Plaza
Day 11
(B) – Buenos Aires
This being your last day in Argentina, the morning
and afternoon activities will be up to you. There are
optional city tours; however, most guests enjoy running
along the coastal boardwalk or taking in one last street
performance. In the late afternoon, a Patagonia Calling
representative will return you to the airport for your
flight back to the United States. |
