Patagonia Family travel; Travel, Luxury, Romance, Adventure, Family Vacation

Type of Tour:	Active Travel / Independent Tour
Travel Provider:	Patagonia Calling
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ITINERARY:
Day 1 – 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 one of the world's largest cities and begin your own adventure! Visit the city's museums, Japanese Garden or tour the quaint neighborhoods of the city. 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* After an early breakfast, you will take a flight to San Carlos de Bariloche, located in the heart of the Lakes District. You will then 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. Bariloche truly has something for everyone. 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. A delicious lunch will be served mid-day with a transfer early this evening back to the hotel. 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. In the afternoon, you will be transfer to Peuma Hue lodge, a native Mapuche phrase for "Place of Dreams," run by owner Evelyn Hoter. Overnight: Peuma Hue An incredible lodge set alongside Lake Gutierrez. This lodge has a variety of cabins on it property and gives an at home feel to its guests immersing visitors in the natural wonder of this incredible landscape. Day 5 (B) – San Carlos de Bariloche This will be a day of respite for you and your family to enjoy. Start out with a leisurely breakfast. After that, enjoy the rest of your day playing games and doing activities at the hotel—or simply do nothing at all! You can choose either to dine at the hotel, or venture out and see what restaurants Bariloche has to offer. Overnight: Peuma Hue Day 6 (B) – San Carlos de Bariloche/El Calafate Today you will catch an afternoon flight to the town of El Calafate. Ideally located, the Tehuel Plaza Hotel sits on its own pond within a natural reserve. Kids will love seeing flamingos in the area. This evening, you and your family can explore the beautiful town and have dinner in an authentic Patagonian restaurant. Overnight: Tehuel Plaza Hotel Situated in the Laguna Nimes area, a natural reserve is visited by flamingos and black-neck swans, while the hotel stands on ten acres featuring its own pond. Day 7 (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: Tehuel Plaza Hotel Day 8 (B,L) – El Calafate Start the day off right with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Today, you will have the opportunity to visit neighboring ranches like the famous El Galpon del Glaciar. Here you will see how Argentine ranchers and sheep herders live and work at these estancias. Folkloric dances and traditional asados are prepared for guests on premises. Overnight: Tehuel Plaza Hotel Day 9 (B) – El Calafate/Buenos Aires This morning, sip on a cappuccino as you think about your stay in Calafate. You will have the morning to do some last-minute souvenir buying and sightseeing before returning to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, you will once again stay at the Marriott Plaza Hotel. Enjoy a late dinner either at the hotel or at one of the area's myriad restaurants. Overnight: Marriott Plaza Hotel Day 10 (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, Patagonia Calling representatives will return you and your family to the airport for your flight back to the United States. Package includes: • Nine breakfasts and two lunches • Hotel stays • Rafting the Manso River • Domestic flights • Ground transfers • City tour and Circuito Chico excursion in Bariloche • Minitrekking (hiking on the Perito Moreno glacier) - †Trekkers must be between 10-70 years of age and in decent physical condition. • Galpon del Glaciar excursion Additional fees apply to optional activities. *Costs are subject to change depending on the date of booking.
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FAMILY VACATIONS IN PATAGONIA:
A wonderful adventure for kids, parents and grandparents alike, Patagonia has been welcoming families for years. With a landscape riddled with pristine rivers, streams, lakes, prairies and flowering woods, children can capture a better understanding of the topography, geography, culture and wildlife of the region. Depending on the season, family activities range from skiing, hiking, climbing, cycling, 4x4 cruising, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, rafting, canopy, windsurfing and much more. An exciting option for families is a visit to an estancia, or working ranch, which provides a view of farm life in Patagonia. Families have the opportunity to participate in ranch activities like sheep shearing and horseback riding. For those interested in dinosaurs, families can visit a live excavation site where paleontologists are currently unearthing some of the largest dinosaurs ever found. About a decade ago, the Argentinosaurus was discovered along the formations of the Rio Limay in the Neuquen province. This dinosaur is believed to be the largest animal to have ever walked the earth, weighing in at over 100 tons and measuring about 123 feet in length. The Perito Moreno glacier (3 miles wide and standing 60 meters above the lake below) is the only growing glacier in the area. The glacier is part of the Patagonian ice field and one of the region's most impressive national sites. Visitors twelve years or older wanting a closer look at the glacier may do a two-hour guided trek on the tip of this UNESCO World Heritage Site glacier. One of the most exciting opportunities for families is a visit to Peninsula Valdes. There, during whale season, the Southern Right whale can be spotted swimming near the coast. Natural parks, rivers, streams, glaciers, petrified forests, prairies and woods, along with thousands of miles of mountain range create a once in a lifetime vacation for families.
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