Exploring Argentine Patagonia With Iguazu
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This comprehensive 15-day tour encompasses accommodation and all the excursions detailed in the itinerary, allowing you to explore the diverse landscapes of the country. From the warm northern regions, where you'll visit the breathtaking Iguazú Falls in Puerto Iguazú, recognized as one of the seven wonders of the world, to the frigid extremes of Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost province. In Ushuaia, you'll truly experience the sensation of being at the world's end.
Along the journey, you'll explore captivating intermediate destinations such as the vibrant City of Buenos Aires, rich in tradition and culture, as well as other renowned Argentine cities like Bariloche and El Calafate.
This trip offers an extensive overview of the country's diverse attractions and experiences.
Tour Description
Day 1
Arrival in Argentina
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Upon your arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be transported to a hotel centrally located in the city. You'll have the rest of the day free to explore at your leisure.
Day 2
From Buenos Aires to Iguazú + Brazilian Side of the Falls
We'll start the day bright and early. You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazú.
Upon arrival in Iguazú, a vehicle will collect you from the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Afterwards, enjoy a half-day tour to the Brazilian side of the Iguazú Falls.
The journey begins with a 30-minute bus ride across the river to the park.
You'll walk for about an hour along a 1000-meter trail from Hotel Das Cataratas to reach a stunning viewpoint of the Devil's Throat, where the largest volume of water from the Iguazú Falls descends. At 80 meters, the Devil's Throat is the tallest single waterfall and a must-see.
There's an opportunity to buy lunch at a park restaurant, or if you prefer, you can have a picnic in one of the park's most scenic areas. Alternatively, you can wait to have lunch when you return to Puerto Iguazú.
Early in the afternoon, you'll head back to Puerto Iguazú, with the rest of the day and evening free.
Day 3
Argentine Side of the Waterfalls
Puerto Iguazú
During this guided excursion, you'll explore the Argentine side of the Iguazú Falls in three sections:
Devil's Throat: The visit begins with a train ride covering 4 km to reach the Devil's Throat, allowing access to the upper part of the Iguazú River. From there, you will walk along footbridges to reach a balcony offering views of the Devil's Throat.
Upper Circuit: A 500-meter ascent (45 minutes) provides views of Dos Hermanos, Bossetti, Adan y Eva, Bernabe Mendez, Mbiguá, and San Martin falls from above.
Lower Circuit: Accompanied by a professional guide, you'll walk about 1,300 meters over approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to view the falls from below. This tour includes transfers to the Iguazú National Park Visitor Center, where visitors can take the train back to the Devil's Throat.
Day 4
From Iguazú to Bariloche
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you'll be picked up and, after checking out, taken to the Puerto Iguazú airport for your flight to Bariloche.
Once there, a vehicle will pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel, with the rest of the day and night free to enjoy as you wish in Bariloche.
Day 5
Chico Circuit
You'll be picked up from your hotel in Bariloche and head to Playa Bonita, located 8 km from the city, where you can view Huemul Island.
Continuing 10 kilometers further, you'll arrive at Cerro Campanario, which features a chairlift to ascend to 1050 meters, offering views of the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes, El Trébol lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, and the Otto, López, Goye, Catedral hills with Bariloche in the backdrop.
The tour proceeds to the grand Hotel Llao Llao and the charming San Eduardo Chapel, notable for their architecture. Further along, you'll see golf courses, the Angostura bridge over the river connecting Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes, and Bahía López, at the hill's base. Leaving the bay, a Panoramic Point offers a natural balcony with views of Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao peninsula.
Continuing your journey, you'll skirt Lake Moreno and cross a picturesque bridge leading along El Trébol lagoon's shore. At kilometer 45, you'll resume the initial route to return to the port as the Andes mountain range begins to fall; from there, you'll be transported back to the hotel.
Day 6
Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest
Bariloche
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll be picked up around 10:30 a.m. and taken to Puerto Pañuelo to board a boat.
This lake excursion takes you to the largest island of Lake Nahuel Huapi, a natural gem known for its fauna and flora, both native and exotic, as well as the last natural forest of Arrayanes.
Throughout your time aboard and during walks in the Arrayanes Forest and on Victoria Island, professional Tourist guides will provide insights into the flora, history, and customs of these unique locations, answering any questions you may have.
The boat will sail for approximately 30 minutes through the blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi, arriving at Puerto Anchorena, the central area of the island with a service center. There are various hiking options along marked trails.
Continuing the navigation, you'll reach the Quetrihué Peninsula, where you'll witness the grandeur of the "only Arrayanes Forest in the world".
At around 5 pm, you'll return to Puerto Pañuelo, then be transferred back to your hotel in the city center, with the afternoon and night free to spend as you wish.
Day 7
From Bariloche to El Calafate
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you'll be picked up and, after checking out, taken to Bariloche airport to fly to El Calafate.
Upon arrival, a vehicle will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel, with the rest of the day and night free to enjoy El Calafate as you please.
Day 8
Perito Moreno Glacier and Nautical Safari
The day's first activity takes you to Los Glaciares National Park. At the glacier, you'll start at the main balcony and then freely explore the walkways, offering different perspectives of the glacier from various viewpoints, allowing you to marvel at this natural wonder.
Lunch is available at a park service area with a restaurant and snack bar.
Next, enjoy a navigation lasting about an hour through Lago Rico, allowing you to see icebergs calved from the Perito Moreno glacier's ice walls.
At the southern end of the Canal de los Témpanos, the boat stops at a safe distance from the glacier wall, traveling its entire length, offering a unique perspective of the Perito Moreno glacier's impressive walls and its continuous collapses into Lake Rico's waters.
After the excursion, upon return to El Calafate, you'll have the free night to enjoy.
Day 9
Gastronomic Cruise + Glacier Navigation
Los Glaciares National Park
After breakfast at the hotel, the guide will pick you up for transfer to the "La Soledad" dock (Quiet Bay, Punta Bandera Place). Boarding begins around 9 a.m.
The journey starts northwest, crossing Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo, the lake's narrowest passage at nearly 800 meters.
Two hours into the navigation, surrounded by ice floes of various colors and shapes, you'll stop at the iceberg barrier currently blocking the Upsala Canal. Good weather conditions may allow views of the Upsala glaciers in the distance.
The voyage continues across Lake Argentino southward, taking the Canal Spegazzini to reach the Spegazzini Glacier. The navigation offers close views of the glacier, with front walls between 80 and 135 meters above lake level.
A gourmet lunch amid this breathtaking landscape follows, with an afternoon arrival at Puesto de Las Vacas (a tranquil bay in the Spegazzini Channel) where engines stop for a guided fun walk. At this stop, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Spegazzini Glacier.
After reboarding, you'll return via the North Arm to the La Soledad dock by 6:00 p.m., where the guide will bring you back to your hotel for a free afternoon and evening.
Day 10
From El Calafate to Ushuaia
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you'll be picked up and, after checking out, taken to El Calafate airport for your flight to Ushuaia.
Upon arrival, a vehicle will take you from the airport to your hotel, with the rest of the day and night free to explore Ushuaia at your leisure.
Day 11
Tierra del Fuego National Park + End of the World Train
On the way to Tierra del Fuego National Park, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the lakes, lagoons, and rivers. A stop will allow you to take in the panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, the Ushuaia Peninsula, and the Bridges Archipelagos, Willie, and Les Eclaireurs.
Passing by Monte Susana's slope, you'll witness the historical labor of the prisoners from the old prison, now home to the Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino (the train to the End of the World).
You'll have 30 minutes free in the service area before continuing to the park's other end, where National Route 3 finishes in Lapataia Bay. You'll see remnants of the ancient aboriginal community and pass beaver-built dams on a path leading to Lapataia Bay, at the world's end.
Day 12
4x4 Adventure
Escondido and Fagnano Lakes
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. for the journey to the Lakes. The minibus takes Route 3 through part of the Fuegian mountain range, leading to Garibaldi Pass, a vantage point from which you can see the tour's objectives, the Escondido and Fagnano lakes.
The descent begins, veering off the route onto old loggers' trails. The trucks enable access to otherwise unreachable spots due to forest, mud, and stones. Lake Fagnano impresses with its vast size and breathtaking scenery.
By 12:30 p.m., you'll arrive at the shelter where a traditional Creole barbecue awaits.
After lunch and recharging, the adventure continues with the thrilling fording of Lake Fagnano to reach an internal route leading to Escondido Lake, smaller in scale but surrounded by an unparalleled natural setting.
Around 2 p.m., you'll start the return to Ushuaia via the old national Route 3, arriving at your hotel around 3:00 p.m.
Day 13
From Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you'll be picked up and, after checking out, taken to Ushuaia airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.
Upon arrival, a vehicle will collect you from the airport and take you to your hotel, with the rest of the day and night free to enjoy Buenos Aires at your leisure.
Day 14
Panoramic City Tour + Dinner-Tango Show
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
In the morning, after breakfast, you'll embark on an excursion capturing the vibrant essence of Buenos Aires.
You'll see the city's iconic symbol, the Obelisk, and visit squares such as Mayo, San Martín, Alvear, and Congress; avenues like Corrientes, De Mayo, 9 de Julio, among others; historically rich neighborhoods like La Boca and San Telmo, luxurious ones like Palermo and Recoleta, and modern areas like Puerto Madero; along with parks like Lezama and Tres de Febrero, commercial and financial districts, and the Football Stadium, among others.
At night, you'll have the chance to enjoy a dinner and a traditional tango show at the tanguería La Ventana, featuring captivating dance performances of both tango and folklore, along with the Argentine tradition of boleadoras.
After the show, you'll be taken back to your hotel.
Day 15
Farewell to Argentina
After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your return flight.
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What’s included?
What’s included:
*14 nights of accommodation in a selected hotel in a standard room with breakfast included.
*Excursions and transfers detailed in the program.
*Taxes.
What’s NOT included:
*Flights or plane tickets (Argentine Airlines) (National and International).
*Entrance fees to the National Park.
*Extras, meals, drinks and services not detailed in the program.
*Personal expenses.
*Boarding fees.
*Extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
*Bus Tickets or Bus Tickets
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