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Day 1
(D) – Buenos Aires
Upon your arrival at Ezeiza International Airport
in Buenos Aires, a Patagonia Calling representative will
escort you to the Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel located in one
of the city's most exclusive neighborhoods. From there you
are invited to go on a private tour of this capital city, or
explore the vibrant neighborhoods on your own. In the
evening, a welcome dinner catered by the Argentine Gourmet
Experience and featuring a sampling of Argentine dishes will
kick off the tour as well as provide you with the
opportunity to meet your fellow cuisine and wine
connoisseurs.
Overnight: Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel
This 5 star hotel provides its guests with a luxurious and
stylish place to relax after touring the amazing city of
Buenos Aires.
Day 2
(B,D) – Buenos Aires/San Carlos de Bariloche
After an early breakfast buffet served in the
Winter Garden dining facility, you will catch a flight from
Buenos Aires to San Carlos de Bariloche located in the heart
of the Patagonian Lake District. You will be served a
home-style lunch upon your arrival to the Arelauquen Lodge,
and then a variety of optional tours such as mountain
biking, horseback riding, sailing, and hiking will be
available for an afternoon of exciting activity. Dinner will
be served at the Talisman Restaurant which is known for its
tender Patagonian lamb.
Overnight: Arelauquen Lodge
Located just minutes from Bariloche in a nature reserve,
this five-star hotel also contains a golf course and spa.
Day 3
(B) – San Carlos de Bariloche
A local factory in Bariloche produces more than
3,000 tons of exquisite chocolate every year, and your
morning will be spent visiting some of these famous
chocolate shops and sampling some of their inventive
creations. You will remain downtown for lunch and an
afternoon of shopping and visiting with the friendly people
who call this home. Also in the afternoon, you are invited
to partake in the tradition of afternoon tea. Situated on
top of Mount Otto, this quaint tea shop (of the same name)
serves locally brewed tea and miniature desserts. Everyone
will meet back at the lodge later in the evening for a
satisfying and low-key dinner.
Overnight: Arelauquen Lodge
Day 4
(B,D) – San Carlos de Bariloche/Villa La Angostura
Breakfast will be served at the local favorite, Jam
Maker. The berries found in and around Bariloche are key
ingredients to the traditional jams served all around the
area. A leisurely afternoon will give you the opportunity to
take in the natural surroundings of the area before heading
to Villa la Angostura which is possibly Argentina's
loveliest town. Dinner will be served at the hotel, El Faro,
as you watch the sun set behind the towering mountains.
Overnight: El Faro
A stunning hotel that combines the natural beauty of the
area with all the comforts of a luxury resort.
Day 5
(B,L) – Villa La Angostura
The day will begin with a traditional Patagonian breakfast
followed by a half day of spa treatments; a combination that
will leave you feeling as if you have died and gone to
heaven. The afternoon can be spent reading under the shade
of a giant puzzle tree, going on an adventurous excursion,
or heading into town for some shopping. In the evening,
there will be dinner and wine tasting at a local restaurant.
Overnight: El Faro
Day 6
(B,D) – Villa La Angostura/El Calafate
Another Patagonian breakfast will leave you very satisfied
before you are taken on a short flight to Calafate, a town
located in southern Patagonia. In this region of Patagonia,
the mountains, lakes and forests of the north combine with
the bluish shine of the icy southern glaciers to form a view
unlike any you will see anywhere else on the planet. Along
your drive to the intimate and extremely private Eolo Lodge,
you will catch glimpses of small cracks from the glaciers
floating along the Lago Argentino, which is a milky
turquoise due to the sediment brought on from glaciers
melting. As you are welcomed to this exquisite and exclusive
resort, you will have the chance to do some impressive
stargazing from the gathering area's powerful telescope.
Overnight: Eolo Lodge
A country lodge, comfortable and spacious like the ancient
Patagonian "estancias", with modern comforts.
Day 7
(B,L,D) – El Calafate
This morning after a hearty breakfast, you will depart for
one of the most unique adventures in Patagonia. Today you
will be mini-trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier. As you
strap crampons to your feet and start to climb up and down
on the sparkling, icy surface of the glacier, you'll know
you've never seen anything like it. After lunch at the side
of the glacier, you'll begin your journey back to Eolo for
some enticing Patagonian fare.
Overnight: Eolo Lodge
This cozy yet sophisticated lodge offer visitors'
breathtaking views and is located only 6 short blocks from
the commercial center of the city.
Day 8
(B,L,D) – El Calafate
After a restful, relaxing morning you have a full
day to enjoy activities at the lodge. Strategically located
with Lake Argentino to the north, La Anita Valley to the
east, and the Torres del Paine to the south, there is
endless opportunity for adventure and relaxation. At the end
of the day, enjoy yet another gourmet dinner and wine
tasting at the lodge.
Overnight: Eolo Lodge
Day 9
(B) – El Calafate/Buenos Aires
Before flying back of Buenos Aires, you will enjoy
one last Patagonian breakfast. Back in the capital city,
you will once again be staying at the Loi Suites Recoleta
Hotel. Having spent a long day traveling, there is nothing
better than relaxing in the comfort of this stunning hotel.
This afternoon or evening, you may also want to visit the
local shops, museums, or parks in the city. You are at your
leisure tonight to find the perfect dinner spot for your
last night in Argentina.
Overnight: Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel
Day 10
(B) – Buenos Aires
While you are welcome to enjoy an optional tour of the city,
most people prefer to spend their last hours in Argentina
sipping cappuccino at a little outdoor café, or strolling
through one of the many open-air markets. Regardless of
what you chose, all too soon it will be time to be escorted
back to the airport and board your international flight back
to the United States.
Package includes:
• English-speaking escort
• Nine breakfasts, three lunches and six dinners
• Hotel stays
• Domestic flights
• Ground transfers
• Buenos Aires city tour
• Bariloche City Tour and Chocolate factory tour
• Tea in the Cerro Otto
• Minitrekking (hiking on the Perito Moreno glacier) Must be
10-70 years old – even though this is simply a hike, all
hikers must be in decent physical condition.
*Additional
costs apply for optional activities
**Costs are subject to change depending on the date of
booking and size of group. |
