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HI, Dear Travelers! We have put together a Group of tours and packages for you to discover Argentina. HI Travel is the Hostelling International Argentina Travel Agency and Tour Operator and our goal is to help travelers to visit our country using the best services. Along with HI we share the same philosophy and we encourage our associates and friends to visit the country using HI Hostels and budget hotels. There are wonderful places to be visited in South America, like The Iguazu Falls, The Glaciers in Southern Patagonia, Torres del Paine in Chile, Wineries in Mendoza, the Humahuaca Gorge in Salta and Jujuy, a colorful Tango Show in Buenos Aires, a trekking to Mt. Tronador in Bariloche, a rafting in Mendoza…these are just some of the highlights in a trip to Argentina. Our budget trips are catered for independent travelers. We use local buses to dive deeper in the country and to enjoy the voyage the Argentinian way. The tours can be a part of your South America experience and can be tailor made if you need to do it in a different direction. If you arrive to Buenos Aires and want the head to Machu Picchu, you can book the North Argentina Tour 12 nights, linking Buenos Aires with Iguazu and Salta. Once the tour stops in Salta it is your choice to continue north via Atacama
or Uyuni on your own. No matter if you are travelling alone or with a group of friends, the tours have no minimum quantity of people. You can choose only single destination package, multi destination packages or a tour that combines many destinations linking them with local buses. The first section of this catalogue is dedicated to the single destination packages, and after that you will find the more complete and longer tours. In the end of the catalogue there is a list of the hostels and budget hotels we selected for the trips. Finally you can refer to our contacting conditions for your understanding of argentine law.
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Catalogue
Index
urs Argentina To20 15 Bus + Accommodation
+ Excursions
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Introduction
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North Argentina Route 12 nights tour
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Buenos Aires 3 nights package
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Western Argentina Tour 10 nights tour
Iguazu Falls 3 nights package
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Western Argentina Tour + Spanish Lessons 13 nights tour
Salta 4 nights package
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From Buenos Aires to Santiago 8 nights tour
Bariloche 3 nights package
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From Buenos Aires to Santiago + Spanish Lessons 11 nights tour
Mendoza 3 nights package
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North Argentina Adventure 16 nights tour
Santiago de Chile 2 nights package
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Atlantic Patagonia & Glaciers 12 nights tour
Ushuaia 3 nights package
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Patagonian Adventure Tour 15 nights tour
Puerto Madryn 3 nights package
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Full Argentina Adventure Route 40 20 nights tour
El Calafate y Torres del Paine 4 nights package
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Full Patagonian Adventure 21 nights tour
Iguazú + Salta 8 nights tour
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Andean Patagonian Adventure 12 nights tour
Buenos Aires + Iguazú 7 nights tour
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The End of the World 7 nights tour
Buenos Aires + Salta 8 nights tour
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Buenos Aires + Bariloche 7 nights tour
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From the Water Falls to the Andes 11 nights tour
s e r i A s o n Bue Buenos Aires
3 nights package - Price from: USD 200
The package includes 3 nights accommodation at selected hostel/hotel + Ezeiza International Airport pickup and drop off plus a Buenos Aires City Tour + a fancy Tango Show with Dinner. Prices in USD:
Hostel Suites Florida Dorm Hostel Suites Florida DBL Hostel Suites Florida SGL Ritz Hotel 3* DBL Ritz Hotel 3* SGL
Package
200 263 306 295 439
Extra Nigth pppn
21 43 55 50 96
*Prices per person per package
Itinerary Day 1 Ezeiza International Airport Pickup. Day 2 9 am or 2 pm: Buenos Aires City Tour. Pickup at hostel/ hotel. Drop off at hostel/hotel at 12 pm or 5 pm. Day 3 8 pm: Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks at La Ventana. End of Show at 11.30 pm. No transfer included. Day 4 Pick up at hostel/hotel for Ezeiza International Airport transfer. What´s Included? - 3 nights Accommodation at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup and drop off. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks.
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Buenos Aires City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca, colorful neighborhood that was seat of immigrants -mainly Italians- and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Departure time: 9:00/14:00 hs. Arrival time: 12:00/17:00 hs. Duration: 3:00 hs. Frequency: Daily Transport: Mini-Bus Tango Show with Dinner: In the very hearth of San Telmo neighbourhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. The interior architectural style is preserved, and creates the ideal setting for a unique experience; artists
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in scene, 2 tango orchestras, a folklore band, dancers and singers; a menu that consists of several traditional and international dishes and a list of excellent Argentine wines. They offer a program that includes: Restaurant: La Ventana offers a varied menu of delicious dishes for the guests to choose from. Enjoy the charm of the scene and the fusion of the international with the local cuisine in perfect dishes. Of course that the meals are served with Argentine exclusive wines. Tango Show: Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which we can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. Dinner: 20:00 hs. Show: 22:00 hs. Duration: 4 hs. Frequency: Daily Address: Balcarce 431, Buenos Aires It includes: • Welcome drink. • Dinner (Main Course, Entree and Dessert). • Wine or soft drinks. • Tango Show. Accommodation Alternatives: * Hostel Suites Florida Ritz Hotel Florida 328 Av. de Mayo 1111 Buenos Aires - Argentina. Buenos Aires - Argentina Tel: (+54 11) 4325-0969 Tel: (+54 11) 4383-9001 *Or Similar in category
What´s Not Included? - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. - Transfer for the Tango Show. Transfers: On arrival to Ezeiza contact the Meeting Point at Terminal A after Customs. Timetable of regular Shuttle Service: 9:15 am, 12:00 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm. For Transfer Out Hostel Shuttle will pick you up at your hostel or in this timetable: 8 am, 10:30 am, 1 pm, 4:40 pm. Hostel Shuttle: (54) 11-4511-8723
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Salta Salta
Iguazu Falls
4 nights package - Price from: USD 368
3 nights package - Price from: USD 140
The package includes 3 nights accommodation at selected hostel/hotel + airport or bus station pickup and drop off plus an excursion to the Falls, Argentina Side + an Excursion to the falls, Brazilian Side. Prices in USD:
Hostel Inn IGR Dorm Hostel Inn IGR DBL Hostel Inn IGR SGL Hotel Marcopolo Suites DBL MAP Hotel Marcopolo Suites SGL MAP
Extra Nigth Package pppn
140 21 usd 220 44 usd 360 90 usd 303 71 usd 591 143 usd
*Prices per person per package
Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side (Full Day): This tour will take you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park. It preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna. The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park. You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the Tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the “Two sisters Falls”, the “Bossetti Fall”, the “Hidden Fall”, a panoramic view of “San Martin island” and the “Union Fall”. Later you walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic “San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls. Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to “Devil’s Throat” station. From there, after 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular “Devil’s Throat”, where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. Excursion to the Falls Brazilian Side, half day: The guide will take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine side. You will get close to “Floriano”, “Deodoro,” and “Benjamin” waterfalls and the walkways lead you also to “Santa Maria Falls”. (Beware of visa needs if going to the Brazilian side, eg: Australia, USA, Canada, China, etc).
Itinerary
Day 1 Airport or Bus Station Pickup at requested time. Day 2 8 am: Day Trip to the Iguazu Falls, Argentina Side. Full Day tour with Guide. Duration: 8 hours. Pic kup at hostel or hotel. Day 3 07:50 am or 13:50 pm Half Day Trip to the Iguazu Falls, Brazilian Side. Duration: 4 hours. Pickup at hostel or hotel. Day 4 Airport or Bus Station Drop Off at requested time.
The package includes 4 nights accommodation at selected hostel/hotel + airport or bus station pickup and drop off plus Safari to the Clouds/Purmamarca full day Excursion + Humahuaca and Jujuy full day Excursion. Prices in USD:
Hostel Backpackers Suites Dorm Hostel Backpackers Suites DBL Hostel Backpackers Suites SGL Hotel del Vino or similar DBL Hotel del Vino or similar SGL
What´s included?
- 3 nights Accommodation at selected basis with breakfast, at hostel. With breakfast and dinner, at Hotel. - Iguazu Airport and Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentina Side. - Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side.
Accommodation Alternatives: * Hotel Marcopolo Suites: Hostel Inn Iguazu: Ruta 12 Km 3,5. Puerto Iguazu Ruta 12 Km 5 Puerto Iguazu Misiones - Argentina Misiones - Argentina (+54) 3757 421823 // 420156 (+54) 3757 422440 // 425 646 *Or Similar in category
What´s not Included: - Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park (approx 20 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary . - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Transfers: Transfer will be waiting for customers at the Airport or Bus station. Telephone if transfer is not showing or bus/plane arrived late/early: Cuenca del Plata: (03757) 423330 - (03757) 421062 Visas? Attention: Citizens of USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia need a Visa to enter Brasil, and the Half Day Tour to the Brazilian Side of the falls crosses the border.
Package
Extra Nigth pppn
368 395 591 550 738
20 33 64 56 90
*Prices per person per package
Itinerary Day 1 Airport or Bus Station Pickup at requested time. Day 2 7 am Safari to the Clouds/Purmamarca Full Day Excursion. Pickup at hostel or hotel. Arrival at 6 pm to Purmamarca. Night in Purmamarca. Day 3 7 am Humahuaca Full Day Excursion. Pickup at hostel or hotel. Arrival at 7 pm. Day 4 Free day at Salta. Day 5 Airport or Bus Station Drop Off at requested time.
What´s Included? - 3 nights Accommodation at selected basis with breakfast in Salta and 1 night in Purmamarca. - Salta Airport and Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Safari to the Clouds / Purmamarca Excursion. - Humahuaca Full Day Excursion.
where you stop again to walk around and enjoy the contrasts. In the afternoon, you will return through the overwhelming Lipan mountains and arrive at the Seven-color Hill in Purmamarca, a landmark on its own. You will overnight in this village suspended in time. Humahuaca Full Day Excursion: Towns and relics of ancient cultures, superb mountains and the feeling of being in timeless places are the exquisite elements of this trip through the Humahuaca Gorge. You will leave Purmamarca at 9:00 am and head north to the province of Jujuy. The small towns of Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Maimará and Tilcara open their ancient charm to your captivated eyes. In Purmamarca, you will stop to see the famous Seven-color hill, in Tilcara, you visit the Pucará (fortress) and the Archeological Museum, while in Uquía you stop to admire the local church. But it’s in Humahuaca where you enjoy in the extremely peaceful atmosphere, the typical colonial architecture and the charming people. In your way back you will also visit San Salvador de Jujuy to get to know its monuments and intriguing legends. Let the history behind the walls and stones of these places take you on a ride to the Argentinean past! Arrival to Salta at 7 - 8 pm.
Safari to the Clouds/Purmamarca Excursion: You will travel in the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the Puna. On your way, you will visit magnificent ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes. Departure from Salta will be at 7 am and you will quickly reach the small town of Campo Quijano and later, the impressive Quebrada del Toro. Soon you will leave all signs of vegetation as you enter the realms of the solitary Puna. In Santa Rosa de Tastil, a preInca city of the XIII century, you will do a short archaeological hike. Later, you will reach San Antonio de los Cobres, a small miner´s town rich in tradition and the Train to the Clouds final destination. Further ahead, a desert plateau will take you to the surreal landscape of the salt flats,
Accommodation Alternatives: * Hostel Backpackers Suites Hotel del Vino Urquiza 1045. Salta, Argentina Ameghino 555. (0387) 431 8944 Salta - Argentina (387) 432 0092 Hotel Killari - Purmamarca El Rincon de Claudia Vilte - Purmamarca 7 Colores - Purmamarca *Or Similar in category
What´s Not included? - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Transfers: Transfer will be waiting for customers at the Airport or Bus station. Telephone if transfer is not showing or bus/plane arrived late/early: La Cienaga: Tel. (0387) 431 0906 // Cel. (0387) 154 133 600
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e h c o l i r a B Salta Bariloche
3 nights package - Price from: USD 224
The package includes 3 nights accommodation at selected hotel/hostel + airport or bus station pickup and drop off plus Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Excursion + Tronador Multitrek OR Isla Victoria Navigation. Prices in USD:
Marcopolo Inn BRC Dorm Marcopolo Inn BRC DBL Marcopolo Inn BRC SGL Club Hotel Tango Inn 3* DBL Club Hotel Tango Inn 3* SGL
Extra Nigth Package pppn
224 290 438 331 466
29 usd 50 usd 95 usd 56 usd 100 usd
*Prices per person per package
Itinerary Day 1 Airport Or Bus Station Pickup. Day 2 2 pm: Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day Excursion. Arrival at 5.00 pm. Pickup at hostel/hotel. Day 3 9 am: Tronador Multitrek Excursion pickup at hostel/hotel. Arrival 7.30 pm. Lunch is NOT included. Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park is not included (aprox 10 USD per customer). OR 10.30 am: Isla Victoria Navigation Excursion departs from Edelweiss Hotel at 10.30 am (San Martin 202, Bariloche). Arrival at 6 pm aprox. Port tax is not included (aprox 3 USD per customer) Day 4 Airport or Bus Station Drop off. What´s Included? - 3 nights Accommodation at selected basis with breakfast. - Bariloche Airport and Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Mt. Campanario and Circuito Chico half day Excursion. -Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Navigation.
Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day excursion: The Tour starts in Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue with an amazing view of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Right at the km. 8 of the road you will find Playa Bonita, from where you can see Huemul Island. Later on, after traversing different landscapes, you will arrive at the foot of Mt. Campanario. There is a chairlift that visitors can use to get to the 1500 mts of the hill. There is a tearoom on top and also a terrace where you can admire one of the most complete and beautiful views of northern Patagonia. Returning to the tour along Bustillo Avenue, the bus enters San Pedro Peninsula. At the km. 23 of Bustillo Avenue you will reach Villa Llao Llao, site of the San Eduardo Chapel, a jewel of regional architecture and place of the magnificent Llao Llao hotel. From there the route goes through the Llao Llao Peninsula. After bordering Lake Escondido at km. 33, the road passes over Narrow Bridge Creek that separates the Moreno Lake from Nahuel Huapi Lake. At km. 40 you will reach the famous Panoramic Point of 945 meters high, where you can appreciate the majesty of the landscape that make up the Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula.
Tronador Multitrek Excursion: The Tronador Multitrek excursion starts from Bariloche at 9 am approx. heading south along route 40 through lakes Gutierrez and Mascardi and then to enter the southern part of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. The first stop is the path that leads to the Laguna Los Moscos where you will do a hiking for approx. 1hr. You will pass by a road of incredible vegetation that leads to the viewpoint of Lake Los Moscos. Then continue your route with the mini bus for the second hike to the Caesars waterfall. In this case 1 hour and 30 minutes walk approx. where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the National Park with its lookouts and waterfalls. On the return, the vehicle will continue along the valley of the river bordering Vuriloches to appreciate the gentle presence of Mount Tronador (the highest in the area with 3,554 mts.) with glaciers descending down its slopes. You will make a stop at Pampa Linda for lunch (not included) and then continue to the Black Glacier, the only Black Glacier in Patagonia, where you will have another walk to the lookout (20 min approx) and enjoy the Glacier uniqueness. You will return to Bariloche arriving approx. at 7.30 pm. Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Excursion: This is the traditional excursion of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo and after an hour navigation, arriving at Quetrihue Peninsula, where you will admire the magnificence of the only Arrayanes forest in the world. Walking through a decked path you will gaze at centennial trees. From a botanical point of view, the Arrayan is a plant classified as a bush which only grows like a tree in this area. It has a cinnamon color with a thin bark which upon coming off, leaves white spots which give this tree its unique look. Then you set sail to Victoria Island on a 40 min trip, arriving at Puerto Anchorena. There you will be able to visit a coniferous nursery, walking through paths and natural viewpoints where you will be able to admire the magnificent beauty of the place. One of the paths leads us to Playa del Toro, where cave paintings can be seen, and visit a volcanic sand beach. Along this walk your National Park guides will show you and inform you every detail related to this excursion. Accommodation Alternatives: * Marcopolo Inn Bariloche: Salta 422 - Bariloche. Tel: +54 (294) 4423102 // 4400105
Club Hotel Tango Inn: San Martin 457 - Bariloche Tel: +54 (294) 4424628
*Or Similar in category
What´s Not Included? - Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (approx 10 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. - Chairlift at Mt. Campanario and Circuito Chico Excursion. Transfers: Transfer will be waiting for customers at the airport or Bus station. Telephone if transfer is not showing or bus/plane arrived late/ early: Turaccion Tel: (02944) 427 507.
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Mendoza
3 nights package - Price from: USD 195
The package includes 3 nights accommodation at selected hostel/hotel + airport or bus station pickup and drop off + a Half Day Winery Excursion plus an Aconcagua Valley Day Trip.
Half Day Winery Tour: This tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by of immigrants, using irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians. They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines. You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest available technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labelling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: Monday to Saturday: 2:30 pm. Sundays 08:30 am. Aconcagua Valley Day Trip (Alta Montaña): The Tour offers a variety of colors and sceneries. Early in the morning along the river Mendoza, get a view of the majestic mountain range called Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and water distribution for irrigation. Your next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of Huarpes indians and the southern last point of the Inca Empire. Here you will see the Vaults of Uspallata, historic “adobe” (mud) buildings that were used by the chaplain Fray Luis Beltran for casting cannons and guns. Afterwards you will visit the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Free time for the use of chair lift to enjoy beautiful panoramic views. Later, you will find Puente de Inca along your route, a huge natural bridge with strands of hot springs. Continuing the road and 2750 meters above sea level you will reach the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of America (6959 meters high), from where you are going to the Laguna Horcones and the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Following the international route to reach your last destination, Las Cuevas, an European-style village located 3200 meters above sea level. Back to town at 7 - 8 pm.
Prices in USD:
Extra Nigth Package pppn
Hostel Suites MDZ Dorm Hostel Suites MDZ DBL Hostel Suites MDZ SGL Hotel Cordon del Plata or similar DBL Hotel Cordon del Plata or similar SGL
195 236 284 273 381
19 usd 33 usd 48 usd 48 usd 79 usd
*Prices per person per package
Itinerary Day 1 Mendoza Airport or Bus Station Pickup and Half Day Winery Tour at 2.30 pm (except Sundays 08.30 am, done on day 3) . Day 2 07.00 am: Aconcagua Valley Day Trip, full day. Day 3 Free Day in Mendoza. Day 4 Airport or Bus Station Drop off.
What´s Included? - 3 nights Accommodation at selected basis with breakfast. - Mendoza Airport and Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Half Day Wineries Tour. - Full Day Aconcagua Valley Excursion.
Accommodation Alternatives: * Hostel Suites Mendoza: Patricias Mendocinas 1532. Mendoza, Argentina Tel: +54 (0261)-4237018
Hotel Cordón del Plata: 9 de Julio 1543. Mendoza, Argentina Tel: +54 (0261)-4230250
*Or Similar in category
What´s not Included? - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Transfers: Transfer will be waiting for customers at the Airport or Bus station. Telephone if transfer is not showing or bus/plane arrived late/ early: Huentata: (0261) – 4203863 or 4257444 or 4253108
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Santiago de Chile Santiago de Chile 2 nights Welcome Package - Price from: USD 83 The package includes 2 nights accommodation at the Hostelling International Santiago Hostel (Cienfuegos) + Bike Tour of Santiago de Chile. Optional Transfer in with private car. Prices in USD:
Hostelling Santiago Dorm 6 pax Hostelling Santiago Dorm 4 pax Hostelling Santiago DBL pax Hotel 3* DBL Hotel 3* SGL
Package
83 173 323 283 528
Extra Nigth pppn
21 usd 63 usd 125 usd 120 usd 240 usd
*Prices per person per package
Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Santiago de Chile, make your way to the hostel. Check In 2 pm. Day 2 09:30 am Santiago Bike Tour Day 3 After breakfast leave the hostel. Check out 11 am.
Accommodation: * Hostelling International Santiago (Hostel Cienfuegos) Calle Cienfuegos, 151. Barrio Brasil. Santiago de Chile Telephone: +56 (0) 2671 8532 Hotel Diego de Velazquez 3* Calle Guardia Vieja 150. Barrio Providencia Santiago de Chile Telephone: +56 (0) 2234 4400 *Or Similar in category
What´s Included? - 2 nights accommodation. - Daily breakfast. - Santiago Bike Tour.
What´s Not Included? - Arrival transfers. - Lunch, dinner and drinks. - Personal expenses.
Santiago Bike Tour: 09:30 am - 12.30 pm. This Tour shows you the popular culture and everyday life in Santiago. Multiculturalism, urban art and diverse religions in Patronato; fruit and vegetables in La Vega Market; history in the Plaza de Armas. All part of the many experiences on this unforgettable Tour of Santiago, Chile. Stops: Bellavista Neighborhood, La Chascona: Pablo Neruda´s House, Metropolitan Park, Patronato Neighborhood, La Vega Market, Mapocho Station, Central Market, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes Museum, Forestal Park. Includes: Single-speed green bike, helmet, bilingual guide, bottle of water, snack: hot chocolate (fall/winter), natural juice (spring/summer) Available: All year. Min: 1 p Max: 30 p Physical Difficulty: mínimal Distance Pedaled: 4.1 kmts/flat terrain Time of departure: 9:30 am; Duration: 3 hours Place of departure: Our offices (Loreto 6, esquina Santa María. Recoleta. Metro Estación Bellas Artes).
Ushuaia Ushuaia
3 nights package - Price from: USD 404
The package includes 3 nights accommodation at selected hostel/hotel + airport pickup and drop off + Full Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego with trekking and canoe at Lapataia River + Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation. Prices in USD:
Los Cormoranes Hostel Dorm Los Cormoranes Hostel DBL Los Cormoranes Hostel SGL Hotel Las Lengas DBL Hotel Las Lengas SGL
Package
404 429 681 726 1.140
Extra Nigth pppn
29 usd 36 usd 73 usd 140 usd 280 usd
*Prices per person per package
Itinerary Day 1 Airport Pick Up, free afternoon. Day 2 8-8.30 am Full Day Tour to National Park with Trekking and Canoe, lunch included. Arrival Time: 4.30 - 5.00 pm. Pick up and drop off from hostel or hotel. Day 3 9.30 am. Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation departing from Port. Arrival time 1 pm. Free Afternoon. Day 4 Airport drop off.
Full Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego with trekking and Canoe at Lapataia River: Get ready to row in canoes and walk along thousand-year-old paths in the only Argentine National Park that combines sea, mountains and forests. Everything right there in front of your eyes. The list is truly moving: Lapataia Bay, the coast of the Beagle Channel, the most incredible flora and fauna with red foxes, woodpeckers, steamer ducks, condors, eagles, beaver dams and peat bogs, all rubbing shoulders in the most spectacular setting. After the trekking, and after having had a repairing lunch, you have the chance to row in a duckie along the beautiful internal rivers of the park. Walking and rowing, you get right into this
beautiful region and you experience it right up close. By combining any of these activities, you can see for yourself the imposing variety and quantity of animal species, plants and landscapes. Back to Ushuaia at about 6 pm. Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation: You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice Island to see the colony of sea lions, and then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then you navigate towards the Sea Lion Island to get a glimpse of these marine mammals. Fianlly, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, that was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. Return to Ushuaia. Duration: 2:30 hours.
Accommodation Alternatives: * Los Cormoranes Hostel Kamshem 788 Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego Tel. (02901) 423 459/434 305
Hotel Las Lengas Avenida San Martín 1446 Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego Tel: (02901) 435 862
*Or Similar in category
What´s Included? - 2 nights Accommodation at selected basis with breakfast. - Ushuaia Airport pickup and drop off. - Full Day Tour to National Park with trekking and canoe, with lunch included. - Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation. What´s Not Included? - Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park (approx 23 USD per person). - Port Tax for Navigation (approx 3 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Transfers: Transfer will be waiting for customers at the Airport. Telephone if transfer is not showing or plane arrived late/early: Patagonian Way: Tel: (02901) 43-5000
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n y r d a M o t Puer Puerto Madryn 3 nights package - Price from: USD 214
The package includes 3 nights accommodation at selected hostel/hotel + Airport or Bus Station pickup and drop off + Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour. Optionals: 1- From 1st June to 30th November: Whale Watching Navigation. This Optional excursion has to be taken the same day of the Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour. 2- From 1st September to 30th March: Penguins Excursion to Punta Tombo. Prices in USD:
Package
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HI Patagonia Dorm 214 24 usd HI Patagonia DBL 276 43 usd HI Patagonia SGL 373 85 usd Hotel Playa 3* DBL 373 83 usd Hotel Playa 3* SGL 626 165 usd * Optional Whale Watching Navigation, 1st June to 30th November: 113 usd * Optional Pinguinera Punta Tombo + Gaiman, 1st september to 30st March: 78 usd *Prices per person per package
Itinerary Day 1 Airport or Bus Station Pick Up. Day 2 7.30 am: Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour. Pickup at hostel/ hotel. Drop off at hostel/hotel at about 6.30 pm. Day to do the Optional Whale Watching Navigation from Junte to November. Day 3 Free day to take Optional: Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from September to March.. Day 4 Pick up at hostel/hotel for Airport or Bus Station drop off. What´s Included? - 3 nights Accommodation at selected basis with breakfast. - Airport or Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Peninsula Full Day Excursion.
Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour: Península de Valdés is a human world-wide heritage. Throughout its extension it locks up different unique species that find in the zone a great place to develop their life. During this full day tour you will be accompanied by Naturists and Bilingual guides. The first stop will be the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where you can have fast references on fauna, flora and geology of the Peninsula. Also you will enjoy the panoramic view that the “Golfo Nuevo”, “San Jose” and the “Isla de los Pajaros” will let us observe. Another stop is the village of “Puerto Pirámide”, where depending of the month of the year, you can take a Tour to see the Whales (Optional from 1 Jun - 30 Nov), or a Nautical strolling with Snorkeling (Optional). Continuing the gravel road, and subject to the season, the climate or the tides, you will visit in different order or combined with other stops: “Caleta Valdés”, “Punta Cantor” and “Punta Norte” to observe Marine Elephants, Penguins and Marine Lions. The Orcinus or ill-named “Killer Whales” can be watch from the seaside at “Punta Norte”. The best months to see them are in March and in April. Also during September in the “Caleta Valdés” (with a bit less frequency). Back to Puerto Madryn. Departure time: 7:30 hs. Arrival time: 18:30 hs. Duration: 11:00 hs.
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Transport: Mini-Bus Frecuency: Daily It includes: • Bilingual guide • All transfers It does not include: Entrances to National Parks
Optional Whale Watching Navigation from the 1st of June until the 30th of November: When the Peninsula Valdes Tour reaches Puerto Piramides, a small touristic village in the coast of the Peninsula, we have the chance, during whale season, to embark for a Whale Watching. The guides on board will tell the customers about the coastal and marine ecosystem, in different languages. This navigation is enjoyable because of the environment and because of the company of the gentle giants of the sea. Apart from observing them in their habitat, we will learn about their biological cycle: mating, birth and breeding of these beautiful whales. Duration of navigation: 1 hours and 30 minutes. Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from the 1st of September until the 30th March: In this Tour you will visit the most important Latin American continental “Pingüinera” or Penguin Colony (where hundred of thousands of Penguins lays their eggs in the beach). The First stop will be at “Rawson” port, in the “Union” beach to observe the “Toninas Overas” (Optional Tour). After that, you will move towards Punta Tombo, geographic feature that serves as a habitat of the “Magallanes” Penguin. There, you will have time to observe how the Gulls, “Skuas”, “Petrels”, Cormorans, Oystercatchers and Steam Duck cohabit in the coast. Due to a big extension area, you will also observe steppe characteristic species like “Guanacos” (typical American camaelidae), “Choiques” (small ostrichs), “Maras” (big patagonian Hares) and Foxes. You will visit the small town of Gaiman, to admire its culture and the very particular architecture, also to taste a delicious piece of cake at a Welsh Tea House (optional). Departure time: 7:30 hs. Arrival time: 18:30 hs. Duration: 11:00 hs. Transport: Mini-Bus Frecuency: Daily (September to 30 March) It includes: • Bilingual guide • Pinguineras • Gaiman • All transfers It does not include: Entrances to National Parks Accommodation Alternatives: * Hostel HI Patagonia: Av Julio A. Roca 1040 Pto. Madryn - Chubut Argentina - Tel: 0280 445-0155
Hotel Playa: Av Julio Argentino Roca 187 Pto. Madryn - Chubut Argentina - Tel: 02965 45-1446
*Or Similar in category
What´s Not Included? - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Optional excursions. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. - National Park Fees. Transfers: Transfer will be waiting for customers at the Airport or Bus Station. Telephone if transfer is not showing or plane arrives late/early All Península Valdés / Bottazzi: Tel: (0280) 4474110
El Calafate & Torres del Paine 4 nights package - Price from: USD 288
Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour: People from all over the world come to this remote place in Southern Patagonia to be a witness of the Ice Age. This is one of the only moving glaciers in the planet, and a visit is not only worth, is a MUST. You start from El Calafate early in the morning to enjoy the landscape, the nature, the fauna and the wide variety of birds (trying to arrive to the glacier before everyone). Through the gateways you visit the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in different viewpoints from different altitudes. Back at the hostel or hotel at about 4-5 pm. Torres del Paine Full Day Tour: The tour starts from El Calafate. You will reach the border between Argentina and Chile at 10:00 hs. and make the customs procedures. Then you make a stop in “Cerro Castillo” town. At 11:00 hs. you go on to the “Lago Sarmiento”, where you stay there for a while to take photographs and to enjoy the amazing landscape. You arrive to “Laguna Amarga” and pay the entrance to the “Torres del Paine National Park” (not included). You go to the “Nordenskjol Lake”, from where you are going to admire the imposing sight to the “Cuernos del Paine”. Once you arrive to “Pudeto” you visit the “Salto Grande waterfall” where you do a trek. At 17:00 hs. you leave the National Park and make 3 new stops at beautiful viewpoints where you can appreciate the “Paine Range”. You arrive to Castillo Hill at 18:00 and come back to Calafate.
Accommodation alternatives: * Marcopolo Inn: Marcopolo Suites: Los Lagos 82 - El Calafate Avenida Jorge Newbery 439 Santa Cruz - Argentina El Calafate - Santa Cruz Tel: +54 (02902) 49 3899 Tel: +54 (02902) 49 2991 *Or Similar in category
The package includes 4 nights accommodation at selected hostel/hotel + airport pickup and drop off + Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour + Torres del Paine Full Day Tour. Prices in USD:
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Marcopolo Hostel Dorm Marcopolo Hostel DBL Marcopolo Hostel SGL Marcopolo Suites Budget Hotel DBL Marcopolo Suites Budget Hotel SGL
288 369 538 440 668
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24 usd 43 usd 83 usd 53 usd 106 usd
*Prices per person per package * This package runs from September to April only because Torres del Paine Tour has a blackout due to winter season.
Itinerary Day 1 Airport Pick-up. Day 2 8 or 9 am: Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour. Arrival at 5.30 pm (tour departure time can change due to weather conditions or summer/winter timetable). Day 3 5.30 am: Torres del Paine Full Day Tour (from September to April) Arrival time: 10.30 pm. Day 4 Free Day in El Calafate. Day 5 Airport Drop Off.
What´s Not Included? - Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (approx 22 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (approx 38 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.
What´s Included? - 4 nights Accommodation at selected basis with breakfast. - El Calafate Airport pickup and drop off. - Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour. - Torres del Paine Full Day Tour.
Transfers: Transfer will be waiting for customers at the Airport. Telephone if transfer is not showing or plane arrived late/early: Always Glaciers: (011) 15 3687 4665
7
nights) (8 a t l a S + Iguazú Price from: USD 672
Prices in USD:
DAY 1: Puerto Iguazu Arrival in Puerto Iguazu. Airport or Bus Station pick up. From 2 pm on, check in at selected accommodation. Free day.
DAY 2: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. 8 am Full Day Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side: This Tour take will you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park. It preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna. The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park. You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the Tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the “Two sisters Falls”, the “Bossetti Fall”, the “Hidden Fall”, a panoramic view of “San Martin island” and the “Union Fall”. Later you walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic “San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls. Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to “Devil’s Throat” station. From there, after 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular “Devil’s Throat”, where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. DAY 3: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. Excursion to the Brazilian Side of Iguazu Falls, half day: The guide will take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine side. You will get close to “Floriano”, “Deodoro”, and “Benjamin” waterfalls, and the walkways lead you also to “Santa Maria Falls”. (Beware of visa needs if going to the Brazilian side, eg: Australia, USA, Canada, China, etc). DAY 4: Puerto Iguazu-Tucuman Breakfast and check out before 11 am. Bus station drop off. Depature to Tucuman city in the late evening. Night bus. DAY 5: Tucuman-Salta Arrival in Tucuman in the evening to connect with another bus heading to Salta. Arrival to Salta, late in the night. Transfer to selected accommodation and Check in. DAY 6: Salta - Purmamarca Breakfast. Safari to the Clouds/Purmamarca Excursion: You will travel in the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the Puna. On your way, you will visit magnificent ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes. Departure from Salta will be at 7 am and you will quickly reach the small town of Campo Quijano and later, the impressive Quebrada del Toro. Soon you will leave all signs of vegetation as you enter the realms of the solitary Puna. In Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Inca city of the XIII century, you will do a short archeological hiking. Later, you will reach San Antonio de los Cobres, a small miner´s town rich in tradition and the Train to the Clouds final destination. Further ahead, a desert plateau will take you to the surreal landscape of the salt flats, where you stop again to walk around and enjoy the
Dorm Hostel DBL Hostel SGL Hostel DBL Budget Hotel SGL Budget Hotel
Sleeper Bus
672 780 1.116 1.017 1.494
Validity: 1 january 2015 31 December 2015 *Prices per person per tour
Optional Add On: Bus Salta - San Pedro de Atacama (Chile): 65 USD Included: - 3 nights accommodation in Iguazu at selected basis with breakfast, at hostel. With breakfast and dinner, at Hotel. - Iguazu Airport or Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentina Side. - Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side. - Bus from Iguazu to Tucuman. - Bus from Tucuman to Salta. - 3 nights Accommodation in Salta at selected basis with breakfast. - 1 night Accommodation in Purmamarca at selected basis. (Note: accommodation in Purmamarca may be more simple than accommodation in bigger cities). - Salta Airport and Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Safari to the Clouds / Purmamarca Full Day Excursion. - Humahuaca Full Day Excursion. Not Included: - Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park (aprox 20 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.
Tour Code AR01
contrasts. In the afternoon, you will return through the overwhelming Lipan mountains and arrive at the Seven-color Hill in Purmamarca, a landmark on its own. You will overnight in this village suspended in time. DAY 7: Purmamarca - Salta Breakfast. Humahuaca Full Day Excursion: Towns and relics of ancient cultures, superb mountains and the feeling of being in timeless places are the exquisite elements of this trip through the Humahuaca Gorge. You will leave Purmamarca at 9:00 am and head north to the province of Jujuy. The small towns of Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Maimará and Tilcara open their ancient charm to your captivated eyes. In Purmamarca, you will stop to see the famous Seven-color hill, in Tilcara, you visit the Pucará (fortress) and the Archeological Museum, while in Uquía you stop to admire the local church. But it’s in Humahuaca where you enjoy in the extremely peaceful atmosphere, the typical colonial architecture and the charming people. In your way back you will also visit San Salvador de Jujuy to get to know its monuments and intriguing legends. Let the history behind the walls and stones of these places take you on a ride to the Argentinean past! Arrival to Salta at 7 - 8 pm. DAY 8: Salta Breakfast. Free day to enjoy optional tours or just relax in beautiful Salta city. DAY 9: Salta Breakfast. Check Out. Transfer to Airport or Bus station.
ú z a u g I + s e r i A s Bueno (7 nights) Price from: USD 523 Prices in USD:
Dorm Hostel DBL Hostel SGL Hostel DBL Budget Hotel SGL Budget Hotel
Sleeper Bus
523 666 850 781 1.213
Validity: 1 january 2015 31 December 2015 *Prices per person per tour
Optional Add On: Bus Puerto Iguazú - Buenos Aires: 135 USD Bus Puerto Iguazú - Río de Janeiro (Brazil): 135 USD Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup and drop off. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Iguazu OW - You can ask for an optional RT from Iguazu to Buenos Aires. - 3 nights Accommodation in Iguazu at selected basis with breakfast, at hostel. With breakfast and dinner, at Hotel. - Iguazu Airport and Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentine Side. - Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side. Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show. - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park (approx 20 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. - Return from Iguazu to Buenos Aires only Optional. Tour Code AR02
DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9:15 am, 12 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca colorful neighborhood, which was seat of immigrants - mainly Italians - and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is
found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, along with the best tango orchestra. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 4: Buenos Aires-Puerto Iguazu Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Puerto Iguazú by bus. DAY 5: Puerto Iguazu Arrival in Puerto Iguazu at about mid day. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. Free day. DAY 6: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. 8 am Full Day Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side: This Tour take will you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park. It preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna. The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park. You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the Tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the “Two sisters Falls”, the “Bossetti Fall”, the “Hidden Fall”, a panoramic view of “San Martin island” and the “Union Fall”. Later you walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic “San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls. Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to “Devil’s Throat” station. From there, after 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular “Devil’s Throat”, where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. DAY 7: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. 8 am Excursion to the Falls Brazilian Side, half day: Your guides take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine water falls. You will get close to “Floriano”, “Deodoro”, and “Benjamin” waterfalls, and the walkways lead you also to “Santa Maria Falls” (Beware of visa needs if going to the Brazilian side, eg: Australia, USA, Canada, China, etc). DAY 8: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. 11 am: Check out. Transfer to Airport or Bus Station. End of the services or take the optional Night BUS back to Buenos Aires.
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a t l a S + s e r i Buenos A (8 nights) Price from: USD 763 Prices in USD:
Dorm Hostel DBL Hostel SGL Hostel DBL Budget Hotel SGL Budget Hotel
Sleeper Bus
763 853 1.093 1.041 1.372
Validity: 1 january 2015 31 December 2015 *Prices per package per person in chosen basis in USD
Optional Add On: Add On: BUS Salta - San Pedro de Atacama (Chile): 65 USD Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Salta. - 3 nights Accommodation in Salta at selected basis with breakfast. - 1 night Accommodation in Purmamarca at selected basis. (Note: accommodation in Purmamarca may be more simple than accommodation in bigger cities). - Salta Bus Station pickup and Airport or Bus Station drop off. - Safari to the Clouds / Purmamarca Excursion. - Humahuaca Full Day Excursion. Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Meals not specified in itinerary - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room
Tour Code AR14
DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9.15 am, 12 pm, 2.45 pm, 6.10 pm. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca colorful neighborhood, which was seat of immigrants - mainly Italians - and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing
typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 4: Buenos Aires-Salta Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Salta by night bus. DAY 5: Salta Arrival in Salta in the afternoon. Transfer to selected accommodation and Check in. DAY 6: Salta - Purmamarca Breakfast. Safari to the Clouds/Purmamarca Excursion: You will travel in the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the Puna. On your way, you will visit magnificent ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes. Departure from Salta will be at 7 am and you will quickly reach the small town of Campo Quijano and later, the impressive Quebrada del Toro. Soon you will leave all signs of vegetation as you enter the realms of the solitary Puna. In Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Inca city of the XIII century, you will do a short archeological hiking. Later, you will reach San Antonio de los Cobres, a small miner´s town rich in tradition and the Train to the Clouds final destination. Further ahead, a desert plateau will take you to the surreal landscape of the salt flats, where you stop again to walk around and enjoy the contrasts. In the afternoon, you will return through the overwhelming Lipan mountains and arrive at the Seven-color Hill in Purmamarca, a landmark on its own. You will overnight in this village suspended in time. DAY 7: Purmamarca - Salta Breakfast. Humahuaca Full Day Excursion: Towns and relics of ancient cultures, superb mountains and the feeling of being in timeless places are the exquisite elements of this trip through the Humahuaca Gorge. You will leave Purmamarca at 9:00 am and head north to the province of Jujuy. The small towns of Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Maimará and Tilcara open their ancient charm to your captivated eyes. In Purmamarca, you will stop to see the famous Seven-color hill, in Tilcara, you visit the Pucará (fortress) and the Archeological Museum, while in Uquía you stop to admire the local church. But it’s in Humahuaca where you enjoy in the extremely peaceful atmosphere, the typical colonial architecture and the charming people. In your way back you will also visit San Salvador de Jujuy to get to know its monuments and intriguing legends. Let the history behind the walls and stones of these places take you on a ride to the Argentinean past! Arrival to Salta at 7 - 8 pm. DAY 8: Salta Breakfast. Free day to enjoy optional tours or just relax in beautiful Salta city. DAY 9: Salta Breakfast. Check Out. Transfer to Airport or Bus station.
Price from: USD 608 Prices in USD:
Sleeper Bus
Dorm Hostel 608 DBL Hostel 711 SGL Hostel 803 DBL Budget Hotel 780 SGL Budget Hotel 1.033
Optional Add On: BUS Bariloche - Puerto Montt (Chile): 55 USD Validity: 1 january 2015 31 December 2015 *Prices per package per person in chosen basis in USD
Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Bariloche - 3 nights accommodation in Bariloche at selected basis with breakfast. - Bariloche Bus Station pickup and Airport or Bus Station drop off - Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico half day Excursion - Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Navigation Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (aprox 10 USD per person) - Chairlift at Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Excursion - Meals not specified in itinerary - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room
Tour Code AR15
DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9.15 am, 12 pm, 2.45 pm, 6.10 pm Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca colorful neighborhood, which was seat of immigrants - mainly Italians - and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 4: Buenos Aires-Bariloche Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Bariloche by night bus. DAY 5: Bariloche Arrival in Bariloche in the afternoon. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in.
Buenos Aires + (7 nights) e h c o il Bar DAY 6: Bariloche Breakfast. At 2.30 pm, Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day excursion: The Tour starts in Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue with an amazing view of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Right at the km. 8 of the road you will find Playa Bonita, from where you can see Huemul Island. Later on, after traversing different landscapes, you will arrive at the foot of Mt. Campanario. There is a chairlift that visitors can use to get to the 1500mts of the hill. There is a tearoom on top and also a terrace where you can admire one of the most complete and beautiful views of northern Patagonia. Returning to the tour along Bustillo Avenue, the bus enters San Pedro Peninsula. At the km. 23 of Bustillo Avenue you will reach Villa Llao Llao, site of the San Eduardo Chapel, a jewel of regional architecture and place of the magnificent Llao Llao hotel. From there the route goes through the Llao Llao Peninsula. After bordering Lake Escondido at km. 33, the road passes over Narrow Bridge Creek, that separates the Moreno Lake from Nahuel Huapi Lake. At km40 you will reach the famous Panoramic Point of 945 meters high, where you can appreciate the majesty of the landscape that make up the Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. DAY 7: Bariloche Breakfast. Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion. (on request or depending on weather conditions) The Tronador Multitrek excursion starts from Bariloche at 9am approx. heading south along route 40 through lakes Gutierrez and Mascardi and then to enter the southern part of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. The first stop is the path that leads to the Laguna Los Moscos where you will do a hiking for approx 1hr. You will pass by a road of incredible vegetation that leads to the viewpoint of Lake Los Moscos. Then continue your route with the mini bus for the second hike to the Caesars waterfall. In this case 1 hour and 30 minutes walk approx. where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the National Park with its lookouts and waterfalls. On the return, the vehicle will continue along the valley of the river bordering Vuriloches to appreciate the gentle presence of Mount Tronador (the highest in the area with 3,554 mts.) with glaciers descending down its slopes. You will make a stop at Pampa Linda for lunch (not included) and then continue to the Black Glacier, the only Black Glacier in Patagonia, where you will have another walk to the lookout (20min approx) and enjoy the Glacier uniqueness. You will return to Bariloche arriving approx. at 7.30 pm. Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion: The traditional excursion of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo and after an hour navigation, arriving at Quetrihue Peninsula, where you will admire the magnificence of the only Arrayanes forest in the world. Walking through a decked path you will gaze at centennial trees. DAY 8: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. Check out. Airport or Bus Station drop off.
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Buenos Aires
Iguazú + Salta + Mendoza (11 nights)
Itinerary
DAY 1: Puerto Iguazu Arrival in Puerto Iguazu, (NOT on Fridays) Airport or Bus Station pick up. From 2 pm on, check in at selected accommodation. Free day. DAY 2: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. 8 am Full Day Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side: This tour will take you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park. It preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna. The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park. You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the Tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the “Two sisters Falls”, the “Bossetti Fall”, the “Hidden Fall”, a panoramic view of “San Martin island” and the “Union Fall”. Later you walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic “San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls. Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to “Devil’s Throat” station. From there, after 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular “Devil’s Throat”, where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows.
DAY 3: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. Excursion to the Brazilian Side of Iguazu Falls, half day: The guide will take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine side. You will get close to “Floriano”, “Deodoro,” and “Benjamin” waterfalls, and the walkways lead you also to “Santa Maria Falls”. (Beware of visa needs if going to the Brazilian side, eg: Australia, USA, Canada, China, etc). DAY 4: Puerto Iguazu-Tucuman Breakfast and check out before 11 am. Bus station drop off. Depature to
Tucuman city in the late evening. Night bus. DAY 5: Tucuman-Salta Arrival in Tucuman in the evening to connect with another bus heading to Salta. Arrival to Salta, late in the night. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. DAY 6: Salta - Purmamarca Breakfast. Safari to the Clouds/Purmamarca Excursion: You will travel in the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the Puna. On your way, you will visit magnificent ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes. Departure from Salta will be at 7 am and you will quickly reach the small town of Campo Quijano and later, the impressive Quebrada del Toro. Soon you will leave all signs of vegetation as you enter the realms of the solitary Puna. In Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Inca city of the XIII century, you will do a short archeological hike. Later, you will reach San Antonio de los Cobres, a small miner´s town rich in tradition and the Train to the Clouds final destination. Further ahead, a desert plateau will take you to the surreal landscape of the salt flats, where you stop again to walk around and enjoy the contrasts. In the afternoon, you will return through the overwhelming Lipan mountains and arrive at the Seven-color Hill in Purmamarca, a landmark on its own. You will overnight in this village suspended in time. DAY 7: Purmamarca - Salta Breakfast. Humahuaca Full Day Excursion: Towns and relics of ancient cultures, superb mountains and the feeling of being in timeless places are the exquisite elements of this trip through the Humahuaca Gorge. You will leave Purmamarca at 9:00 am and head north to the province of Jujuy. The small towns of Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Maimará and Tilcara open their ancient charm to your captivated eyes. In Purmamarca, you will stop to see the famous Seven-color hill, in Tilcara, you visit the Pucará (fortress) and the Archeological Museum, while in Uquía you stop to admire the local church. But it’s in Humahuaca where you enjoy in the extremely peaceful atmosphere, the typical colonial architecture and the
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charming people. In your way back you will also visit San Salvador de Jujuy to get to know its monuments and intriguing legends. Let the history behind the walls and stones of these places take you on a ride to the Argentinean past! Arrival to Salta at 7 - 8 pm. DAY 8: Salta Breakfast. Free day to enjoy optional tours or just relax in beautiful Salta city DAY 9: Salta-Mendoza Breakfast. Check Out. In the evening: Transfer to Bus station to take the nigh bus to Mendoza. DAY 10: Mendoza Arrival in Mendoza. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in at 2.30 pm, Half Day Winery Tour: These Tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by immigrants, using irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians. They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines. You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest avaliable technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labelling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: Monday to Saturday: 2.30 pm. Sundays 08.30 am DAY 11: Mendoza Breakfast. 7 am: Aconcagua Valley Day Trip (Alta Montaña): The Tour offers a variety of colors and sceneries. Early in the morning along the river Mendoza, get a view of the majestic mountain range called Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and water distribution for irrigation. Your next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of Huarpes
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Optional Add On: Bus Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazú: 135 USD Bus Mendoza - Santiago de Chile: 55 USD Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Iguazu at selected basis with breakfast, at hostel. With breakfast and dinner, at Hotel. - Iguazu Airport or Bus Station pickup and Bus Station drop off. - Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentine Side. - Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side. - Bus from Iguazu to Tucuman. - Bus from Tucuman to Salta. - 3 nights Accommodation in Salta at selected basis with breakfast. - 1 night Accommodation in Purmamarca at selected basis. (Note: accommodation in Purmamarca may be more simple than accommodation in bigger cities). - Salta Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Safari to the Clouds / Purmamarca Full Day Excursion. - Humahuaca Full Day Excursion. - Bus from Salta to Mendoza. - 2 nights Accommodation in Mendoza at selected basis with breakfast. - Mendoza Bus Station pickup and Airport or Bus Station drop off. - Half Day Wineries Tour. - Full Day Aconcagua Valley Excursion. Not Included: - Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park (approx 20 USD per person) and to Aconcagua Provincial Park. - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.
Tour Code AR03
indians and the southern last point of the Inca Empire. Here you will see the Vaults of Uspallata, historic “adobe” (mud) buildings, that were used by the chaplain Fray Luis Beltran for casting cannons and guns. Afterwards you will visit the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Free time for the use of chair lift to enjoy beautiful panoramic views. Later, you will find Puente de Inca along your route, a huge natural bridge with strands of hot springs. Continuing the road and 2750 meters above sea level you will reach the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of America (6959 meters high), from where you are going to the Laguna Horcones and the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Following the international route to reach your last destination, Las Cuevas, an European-style village located 3200 meters above sea level. Back to town at 7 - 8 pm. DAY 12: Mendoza Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to Airport or Bus Station
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San Pedro de Atacama (Chile)
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Validity: 1 january 2015 31 December 2015 *Prices per person per tour
Optional Add On: Bus Salta - San Pedro de Atacama (Chile): 65 USD Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Iguazu. - 3 nights Accommodation in Iguazu at selected basis with breakfast, at hostel. With breakfast and dinner, at Hotel. - Iguazu Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentine Side. - Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side. - Bus from Iguazu to Tucuman. - Bus from Tucuman to Salta. - 3 nights Accommodation in Salta at selected basis with breakfast. - 1 night Accommodation in Purmamarca at selected basis. (Note: accommodation in Purmamarca may be more simple than accommodation in bigger cities). - Salta Bus Station pickup and Airport or Bus Station drop off. - Safari to the Clouds / Purmamarca Excursion. - Humahuaca Full Day Excursion.
Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show. - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park (approx 20 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.
Tour Code AR04
DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9:15 am, 12 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo,
Buenos Aires + Iguazú + Salta (12 nights)
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traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca, colorful neighborhood that was seat of immigrants -mainly Italians- and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 4: Buenos Aires-Puerto Iguazu Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Puerto Iguazú by bus. DAY 5: Puerto Iguazu Arrival in Puerto Iguazu at about mid day. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. Free day. DAY 6: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. 8 am Full Day Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side: This Tour will take you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park. It preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna. The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park. You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the Tour
along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the “Two sisters Falls”, the “Bossetti Fall”, the “Hidden Fall”, a panoramic view of “San Martin island” and the “Union Fall”. Later you walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic “San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls. Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to “Devil’s Throat” station. From there, after 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular “Devil’s Throat”, where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. DAY 7: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. 8 am Excursion to the Falls Brazilian Side, half day: Your guides take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine water falls You will get close to “Floriano”, “Deodoro”, and “Benjamin” waterfalls, and the walkways lead you also to “Santa Maria Falls”. (Beware of visa needs if going to the Brazilian side, eg: Australia, USA, Canada, China, etc). DAY 8: Puerto Iguazu-Tucuman Breakfast and check out before 11 am. Bus station drop off. Depature to Tucuman city in the late evening. Night bus. DAY 9: Tucuman-Salta Arrival in Tucuman in the evening to connect with another bus heading to Salta. Arrival to Salta, late in the night. Transfer to selected accommodation and Check in. DAY 10: Salta - Purmamarca Breakfast. Safari to the Clouds/Purmamarca Excursion: You will travel in the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the Puna. On your way, you will visit magnificent ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing
landscapes. Departure from Salta will be at 7 am and you will quickly reach the small town of Campo Quijano and later, the impressive Quebrada del Toro. Soon you will leave all signs of vegetation as you enter the realms of the solitary Puna. In Santa Rosa de Tastil, a preInca city of the XIII century, you will do a short archeological hike. Later, you will reach San Antonio de los Cobres, a small miner´s town rich in tradition and the Train to the Clouds final destination. Further ahead, a desert plateau will take you to the surreal landscape of the salt flats, where you stop again to walk around and enjoy the contrasts. In the afternoon, you will return through the overwhelming Lipan mountains and arrive at the Seven-color Hill in Purmamarca, a landmark on its own. You will overnight in this village suspended in time. DAY 11: Purmamarca - Salta Breakfast. Humahuaca Full Day Excursion: Towns and relics of ancient cultures, superb mountains and the feeling of being in timeless places are the exquisite elements of this trip through the Humahuaca Gorge. You will leave Purmamarca at 9:00 am and head north to the province of Jujuy. The small towns of Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Maimará and Tilcara open their ancient charm to your captivated eyes. In Purmamarca, you will stop to see the famous Seven-color hill, in Tilcara, you visit the Pucará (fortress) and the Archeological Museum, while in Uquía you stop to admire the local church. But it’s in Humahuaca where you enjoy in the extremely peaceful atmosphere, the typical colonial architecture and the charming people. In your way back you will also visit San Salvador de Jujuy to get to know its monuments and intriguing legends. Let the history behind the walls and stones of these places take you on a ride to the Argentinean past! Arrival to Salta at 7 - 8 pm. DAY 12: Salta Breakfast. Free day to enjoy optional tours or just relax in beautiful Salta city. DAY 13: Salta Breakfast. Check Out. Transfer to Airport or Bus station.
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Mendoza
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A Tour
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Bariloche
Puerto Montt
3 nights pack
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Buenos Aires + Mendoza + Bariloche (10 nights)
Itinerary
DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires. (NOT on Wednesdays) Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9:15 am, 12 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca, colorful neighborhood that was seat of immigrants -mainly Italians- and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 4: Buenos Aires-Mendoza Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Mendoza by night bus. DAY 5: Mendoza Arrival in Mendoza. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in.
3 nights pack
Buenos Aires
Price from: USD 856 Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Mendoza. - 2 nights Accommodation in Mendoza at selected basis with breakfast. - Mendoza Bus Station pick up and drop off. - Half Day Wineries Tour. - Full Day Aconcagua Valley Excursion. - Bus from Mendoza to Bariloche. - 3 nights accommodation in Baroloche at selected basis with breakfast. - Bariloche Bus Station pickup and Airport or Bus Station drop off. - Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico half day Excursion. - Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Navigation.
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856 987 1.111 1.077 1.407
Validity: 1 january 2015 31 December 2015 *Prices per person per tour
Optional Add On: Bus Bariloche - Puerto Montt (Chile): 57 USD Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (approx 10 USD per person). - Chairlift at Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Excursion. - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Tour Code AR05
At 2.30 pm, Half Day Winery Tour: These Tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by immigrants, using irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians. They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines. You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest avaliable technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labelling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: 2.30 pm. Sundays 08.30 am. DAY 6: Mendoza Breakfast. 7 am: Aconcagua Valley Day Trip (Alta Montaña): The Tour offers a variety of colors and sceneries. Early in the morning along the river Mendoza, get a view of the majestic mountain range called Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and water distribution for irrigation. Your next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of Huarpes indians and the southern last point of the Inca Empire. Here you will see the Vaults of Uspallata, historic “adobe” (mud) buildings, that were used by the chaplain Fray Luis Beltran for casting cannons and guns. Afterwards you will visit the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Free time for the use of chair lift to enjoy beautiful panoramic views. Later, you will find Puente de Inca along your route, a huge natural bridge with strands of hot springs. Continuing the road and 2750 meters above sea level you will reach the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of America (6959 meters high), from where you are going to the Laguna Horcones and the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Following the international route to reach your last destination, Las Cuevas, an European-style village located 3200 meters above sea level. Back to town at 7 - 8 pm. DAY 7: Mendoza-Bariloche
Breakfast. Check out at 11 am. In the evening, transfer to Bus Station to take the night bus to Bariloche. DAY 8: Bariloche Arrival in Bariloche in the evening. Trasfer to selected accommodation and check in. DAY 9: Bariloche Breakfast. At 2.30 pm, Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day excursion: The Tour starts in Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue with an amazing view of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Right at the km. 8 of the road you will find Playa Bonita, from where you can see Huemul Island. Later on, after traversing different landscapes, you will arrive at the foot of Mt. Campanario. There is a chairlift that visitors can use to get to the 1500 mts of the hill. There is a tearoom on top and also a terrace where you can admire one of the most complete and beautiful views of northern Patagonia. Returning to the tour along Bustillo Avenue, the bus enters San Pedro Peninsula. At the km. 23 of Bustillo Avenue you will reach Villa Llao Llao, site of the San Eduardo Chapel, a jewel of regional architecture and place of the magnificent Llao Llao hotel. From there the route goes through the Llao Llao Peninsula. After bordering Lake Escondido at km. 33, the road passes over Narrow Bridge Creek, that separates the Moreno Lake from Nahuel Huapi Lake. At km40 you will reach the famous Panoramic Point of 945 meters high, where you can appreciate the majesty of the landscape that make up the Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. DAY 10: Bariloche Breakfast. Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion. (on request or depending on weather conditions). The Tronador Multitrek excursion starts from Bariloche at 9am approx. heading south along route 40 through lakes Gutierrez and Mascardi and then to enter the southern part of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. The first stop is the path that leads to the Laguna Los Moscos where you will
do a hiking for approx 1hr. You will pass by a road of incredible vegetation that leads to the viewpoint of Lake Los Moscos. Then continue your route with the mini bus for the second hike to the Caesars waterfall. In this case 1 hour and 30 minutes walk approx. where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the National Park with its lookouts and waterfalls. On the return, the vehicle will continue along the valley of the river bordering Vuriloches to appreciate the gentle presence of Mount Tronador (the highest in the area with 3,554 mts.) with glaciers descending down its slopes. You will make a stop at Pampa Linda for lunch (not included) and then continue to the Black Glacier, the only Black Glacier in Patagonia, where you will have another walk to the lookout (20min approx) and enjoy the Glacier uniqueness. You will return to Bariloche arriving approx. at 7.30 pm. Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion: The traditional excursion of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo and after an hour navigation, arriving at Quetrihue Peninsula, where you will admire the magnificence of the only Arrayanes forest in the world. Walking through a decked path you will gaze at centennial trees. From a botanical point of view, the Arrayan is a plant classified as a bush which only grows like a tree in this area. It has a cinnamon color with a thin bark which upon coming off, leaves white spots which give this tree its unique look. Then you set sail to Victoria Island on a 40 min trip, arriving at Puerto Anchorena. There you will be able to visit a coniferous nursery, walking through paths and natural viewpoints where you will be able to admire the magnificent beauty of the place. One of the paths leads us to Playa del Toro, where cave paintings can be seen, and visit a volcanic sand beach. Along this walk your National Park guides will show you and inform you every detail related to this excursion. DAY 11: Bariloche Breakfast. Check out. Airport or Bus Station drop off.
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2 nights pack
Argen
s n o s s e L h s i n a p S + DAY 1: Buenos Aires. Sunday Arrival to Buenos Aires on Sunday. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9.15 am, 12 pm, 2.45 pm, 6.10 pm. Check in at selected accommodation. City Tour at 2 PM: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca colorful neighborhood, which was seat of immigrants - mainly Italians - and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. DAY 2 - DAY 6 : Buenos Aires. Monday to Friday Breakfast. Spanish Language Course 5 days / 20 hours at Ele Baires Languaje School. Topic: The Spanish you need for travelling. Free afternoons. One evening upon choice (8 pm), Tango Show with Dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 7: Buenos Aires - Mendoza Breakfast and check out at 11 am. City Tour 9 AM if not taken on Sunday. In the evening, departure to Mendoza by night bus. DAY 8: Mendoza Arrival in Mendoza. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in.
Buenos Aires
Bariloche
3 nights pack
Buenos Aires + Mendoza + Bariloche (13 nights)
Itinerary
bus 1 night
bus 1 night
Mendoza
At 2.30 pm, Half Day Winery Tour: These Tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by of immigrants, using irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians. They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines. You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest avaliable technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labelling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: 2.30 pm. Sundays 08.30 am DAY 9: Mendoza Breakfast. 7 am: Aconcagua Valley Day Trip (Alta Montaña): The Tour offers a variety of colors and sceneries. Early in the morning along the river Mendoza, get a view of the majestic mountain range called Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and water distribution for irrigation. Your next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of Huarpes indians and the southern last point of the Inca Empire. Here you will see the Vaults of Uspallata, historic “adobe” (mud) buildings, that were used by the chaplain Fray Luis Beltran for casting cannons and guns. Afterwards you will visit the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Free time for the use of chair lift to enjoy beautiful panoramic views. Later, you will find Puente de Inca along your route, a huge natural bridge with strands of hot springs. Continuing the road and 2750 meters above sea level you will reach the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of America (6959 meters high), from where you are going to the Laguna Horcones and the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Following the international route to reach your last destination, Las Cuevas, an European-style village located 3200 meters above sea level. Back to town at 7 - 8 pm
6 nights pack
Price from: USD 1.083 Included: - 6 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner, Drinks and tango lessons. - One week (5 days) 20 hs hours of Spanish Course at Ele Baires Spanish School. http://www.elebaires.com/ - Bus from Buenos Aires to Mendoza. - 2 nights Accommodation in Mendoza at selected basis with breakfast. - Mendoza Bus Station pick up and drop off. - Half Day Wineries Tour. - Full Day Aconcagua Valley Excursion. - Bus from Mendoza to Bariloche. - 3 nights accommodation in Baroloche at selected basis with breakfast. - Bariloche Bus Station pickup and Airport or Bus Station drop off. - Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico half day Excursion. - Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Navigation.
DAY 10: Mendoza-Bariloche Breakfast. Check out at 11 am. In the evening, transfer to Bus Station to take the night bus to Bariloche. DAY 11: Bariloche Arrival in Bariloche in the evening. Trasfer to selected accommodation and check in. DAY 12: Bariloche Breakfast. At 2.30 pm, Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day excursion: The Tour starts in Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue with an amazing view of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Right at the km. 8 of the road you will find Playa Bonita, from where you can see Huemul Island. Later on, after traversing different landscapes, you will arrive at the foot of Mt. Campanario. There is a chairlift that visitors can use to get to the 1500mts of the hill. There is a tearoom on top and also a terrace where you can admire one of the most complete and beautiful views of northern Patagonia. Returning to the tour along Bustillo Avenue, the bus enters San Pedro Peninsula. At the km. 23 of Bustillo Avenue you will reach Villa Llao Llao, site of the San Eduardo Chapel, a jewel of regional architecture and place of the magnificent Llao Llao hotel. From there the route goes through the Llao Llao Peninsula. After bordering Lake Escondido at km. 33, the road passes over Narrow Bridge Creek, that separates the Moreno Lake from Nahuel Huapi Lake. At km40 you will reach the famous Panoramic Point of 945 meters high, where you can appreciate the majesty of the landscape that make up the Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. DAY 13: Bariloche Breakfast. Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion. (on request or depending on weather conditions) The Tronador Multitrek excursion starts from Bariloche at 9am approx. heading south along route 40 through lakes Gutierrez and Mascardi and then to enter the southern part of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. The
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1.083 1.278 1.439 1.409 1.859
Validity: 1 january 2015 - 31 December 2015 *Prices in USD per package per person in chosen basis
Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show. - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (aprox 10 USD per person). - Chairlift at Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Excursion. - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.
Tour Code AR5B
first stop is the path that leads to the Laguna Los Moscos where you will do a hiking for approx 1hr. You will pass by a road of incredible vegetation that leads to the viewpoint of Lake Los Moscos. Then continue your route with the mini bus for the second hike to the Caesars waterfall. In this case 1 hour and 30 minutes walk approx. where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the National Park with its lookouts and waterfalls. On the return, the vehicle will continue along the valley of the river bordering Vuriloches to appreciate the gentle presence of Mount Tronador (the highest in the area with 3,554 mts.) with glaciers descending down its slopes. You will make a stop at Pampa Linda for lunch (not included) and then continue to the Black Glacier, the only Black Glacier in Patagonia, where you will have another walk to the lookout (20min approx) and enjoy the Glacier uniqueness. You will return to Bariloche arriving approx. at 7.30 pm. Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion: The traditional excursion of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo and after an hour navigation, arriving at Quetrihue Peninsula, where you will admire the magnificence of the only Arrayanes forest in the world. Walking through a decked path you will gaze at centennial trees. From a botanical point of view, the Arrayan is a plant classified as a bush which only grows like a tree in this area. It has a cinnamon color with a thin bark which upon coming off, leaves white spots which give this tree its unique look. Then you set sail to Victoria Island on a 40 min trip, arriving at Puerto Anchorena. There you will be able to visit a coniferous nursery, walking through paths and natural viewpoints where you will be able to admire the magnificent beauty of the place. One of the paths leads us to Playa del Toro, where cave paintings can be seen, and visit a volcanic sand beach. Along this walk your National Park guides will show you and inform you every detail related to this excursion. DAY 14: Bariloche Breakfast. Check out. Airport or Bus Station drop off.
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2 nights pack
Santiago de Chile
bus bus 1 night
Mendoza 2 nights pack
Buenos Aires
3 nights pack
BUE + Mendoza + Santiago de Chile (8 nights)
Itinerary
DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires (NOT on Wednesdays). Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9:15 am, 12 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca, colorful neighborhood that was seat of immigrants - mainly Italians - and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 4: Buenos Aires-Mendoza
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Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Mendoza by night bus. DAY 5: Mendoza Arrival in Mendoza. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. At 2.30 pm, Half Day Winery Tour: These Tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by immigrants, using irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians. They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines. You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest available technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labelling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: 2.30 pm. Sundays 08.30 am. DAY 6: Mendoza Breakfast. 9.30 am: Rafting 12 km: The Rafting takes place in Potrerillos, a village located 60 km south west from Mendoza city, in heart of the Precordillera, the range before the High Mountains. The landscape is of 5000 meters snowy peaks, desert and colorful rocks. Rafting is one of the most important adventure sport in Mendoza. It is not necessary to have previous experience, the rafts can hold 6 people plus 1 guide that will provide the necessary security information and the mini course to handle the boat. The activity is based in the Mendoza River. The base of operations is located on the banks of the river and has locker rooms, showers, two
pools and solarium among other things, so it is a great place to spend a beautiful day on the mountain besides doing a Rafting. Rapids are grade III. For rafting bring some clothes and a pair of shoes to get changed after the activity. A rafting wetsuit is provided, but whatever you decide to wear underneath the wetsuit is going to get wet. Bring also a towel, sun protection (hat, sun block), water and food (or money to buy some), swimming suit (remember there are two pools at the base) and warm clothes for after rafting. Back to town at 5 pm. DAY 7: Mendoza-Santiago de Chile Breakfast. Check out. In the morning transfer to the Bus Station, departure to Santiago by bus and time to relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful scenery roads in west Argentina. It is a day bus so don´t fall asleep and try to catch a glimpse of the Aconcagua, the highest peak in the American Continent (almost 7.000 meters). Arrival during the evening. Accommodation. DAY 8: Santiago de Chile Breakfast. Santiago Bike Tour: 09:30 am - 12.30 pm: This Tour shows you the popular culture and everyday life in Santiago. Multiculturalism, urban art and diverse religions in Patronato; fruit and vegetables in La Vega Market; history in the Plaza de Armas. All part of the many experiences on this unforgettable Tour of Santiago, Chile. Stops: Bellavista Neighborhood, La Chascona: Pablo Neruda´s House, Metropolitan Park, Patronato Neighborhood, La Vega Market, Mapocho Station, Central Market, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes Museum, Forestal Park. DAY 9: Santiago de Chile Breakfast. Check out.
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Sleeper Bus
670 850 1.076 1.013 1.480
Validity: 1 january 2015 - 31 December 2015
*Prices per person per tour
Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Mendoza. - 2 nights Accommodation in Mendoza at selected basis with breakfast. - Mendoza Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Half Day Wineries Tour. - Rafting 12 km with transfers to rafting post. (Note: rafting de pends on weather condition and on river condition. If rafting can´t be done the alternatives will be: Alta Montaña Full Day Excursion or Horseback Riding + Asado) - Bus from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile. - 2 nights accommodation in Santiago de Chile with breakfast. - Santiago de Chile Bike Tour. Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show. - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Pick up and drop off in Santiago de Chile. - Bus outbound taxes to be paid at Mendoza Bus Station to cross to Chile (about 10 USD). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Tour Code AR06
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s e r i A s o n From Bue o g a i t n a S to s
2 nights pack
Santiago de Chile
n o s s e L h s i n a + Sp
bus bus 1 night
Mendoza 2 nights pack
Buenos Aires
6 nights pack
BUE + Mendoza + Santiago de Chile (11 nights)
Itinerary
Price from: USD 896 Prices in USD:
Dorm Hostel DBL Hostel SGL Hostel DBL Budget Hotel SGL Budget Hotel
Sleeper Bus
896 1.140 1.404 1.345 1.931
Validity: 1 january 2015 - 31 December 2015 *Prices in USD per package per person in chosen basis
Included: - 6 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours - Tango Show with Dinner, Drinks and tango lessons. - One week (5 days) 20 hs hours of Spanish Course at Ele Baires Spanish School. http://www.elebaires.com/ - Bus from Buenos Aires to Mendoza - 2 nights Accommodation in Mendoza at selected basis with breakfast. - Mendoza Bus Station pickup and drop off - Half Day Wineries Tour - Rafting 12 km with transfers to rafting post. (Note: rafting depends on weather condition and on river condition. If rafting can´t be done the alternatives will be: Alta Montaña Full Day Excursion or Horseback Riding + Asado) - Bus from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile - 2 nights accommodation in Santiago de Chile with breakfast - Santiago de Chile Bike Tour Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show. - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Pick up and drop off in Santiago de Chile. - Bus outbound taxes to be paid at Mendoza Bus Station to cross to Chile (about 10 USD). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.
Tour Code AR6B
DAY 1: Buenos Aires. Sunday Arrival to Buenos Aires on Sunday. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9.15 am, 12 pm, 2.45 pm, 6.10 pm. Check in at selected accommodation. City Tour at 2 PM: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca colorful neighborhood, which was seat of immigrants - mainly Italians - and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. DAY 2 - DAY 6 : Buenos Aires. Monday to Friday Breakfast. Spanish Language Course 5 days / 20 hours at Ele Baires Languaje School. Topic: The Spanish you need for travelling. Free afternoons. One evening upon choice (8 pm), Tango Show with Dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 7: Buenos Aires-Mendoza Breakfast and check out at 11 am. City Tour 9 AM if not taken on Sunday.
In the evening, departure to Mendoza by night bus. DAY 8: Mendoza Arrival in Mendoza. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. At 2.30 pm, Half Day Winery Tour: These Tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by of immigrants, using irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians. They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines. You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest avaliable technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labelling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: 2.30 pm. Sundays 08.30 am DAY 9: Mendoza Breakfast. 7 am: Aconcagua Valley Day Trip (Alta Montaña): The Tour offers a variety of colors and sceneries. Early in the morning along the river Mendoza, get a view of the majestic mountain range called Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and water distribution for irrigation. Your next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of Huarpes indians and the southern last point of the Inca Empire. Here you will see the Vaults of Uspallata, historic “adobe” (mud) buildings, that were used by the chaplain Fray Luis Beltran for casting cannons and guns. Afterwards you will visit the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Free time for the use of chair lift to enjoy beautiful panoramic views.
Later, you will find Puente de Inca along your route, a huge natural bridge with strands of hot springs. Continuing the road and 2750 meters above sea level you will reach the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of America (6959 meters high), from where you are going to the Laguna Horcones and the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Following the international route to reach your last destination, Las Cuevas, an European-style village located 3200 meters above sea level. Back to town at 7 - 8 pm DAY 10: Mendoza-Santiago de Chile Breakfast. Check out. In the morning transfer to the Bus Station, departure to Santiago by bus and time to relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful scenery roads in west Argentina. It is a day bus so don´t fall asleep and try to catch a glimpse of the Aconcagua, the highest peak in the American Continent (almost 7.000 meters). Arrival during the evening. Accommodation. DAY 11: Santiago de Chile Breakfast. Santiago Bike Tour: 09:30 am – 12.30 pm: This Tour shows you the popular culture and everyday life in Santiago. Multiculturalism, urban art and diverse religions in Patronato; fruit and vegetables in La Vega Market; history in the Plaza de Armas. All part of the many experiences on this unforgettable Tour of Santiago, Chile. Stops: Bellavista Neighborhood, La Chascona: Pablo Neruda´s House, Metropolitan Park, Patronato Neighborhood, La Vega Market, Mapocho Station, Central Market, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes Museum, Forestal Park. DAY 12: Santiago de Chile Break fast. Check out.
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BUE + Iguazú + Salta + Mendoza + BUE (16 nights)
3 nights pack
bus 1 night
Iguazú
Mendoza 2 nights pack
bus 1 night
2+1 nights pack
Buenos Aires
Itinerary
DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires (NOT on Tuesday). Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9:15 am, 12 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca, colorful neighborhood that was seat of immigrants -mainly Italians- and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires-Puerto Iguazu Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Puerto Iguazú by night bus. DAY 4: Puerto Iguazu Arrival in Puerto Iguazu at about midday. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. Free day. DAY 5: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. 8 am Full Day Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side: This Tour will take you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park. It preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna. The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park. You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the Tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the “Two sisters Falls”, the “Bossetti Fall”, the “Hidden Fall”, a panoramic view of “San Martin island” and the “Union Fall”. Later you walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic “San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls. Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to “Devil’s Throat” station. From there, after 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular “Devil’s Throat”, where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows.
DAY 6: Puerto Iguazu Breakfast. 8 am Excursion to the Falls Brazilian Side, half day: Your guides take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine water falls. You will get close to “Floriano”, “Deodoro” and “Benjamin” waterfalls, and the walkways lead you also to “Santa Maria Falls” (Beware of visa needs if going to the Brazilian side, eg: Australia, USA, Canada, China, etc).
peaceful atmosphere, the typical colonial architecture and the charming people. In your way back you will also visit San Salvador de Jujuy to get to know its monuments and intriguing legends. Let the history behind the walls and stones of these places take you on a ride to the Argentinean past! Arrival to Salta at 7 - 8 pm. DAY 11: Salta Breakfast. Free day to enjoy optional tours or just relax in beautiful Salta city.
DAY 7: Puerto Iguazu-Tucuman Breakfast and check out before 11 am. Bus station drop off. Depature to Tucuman city in the late evening. Night bus.
DAY 12: Salta-Mendoza Breakfast. Check Out. In the evening: Transfer to Bus station to take the nigh bus to Mendoza.
DAY 8: Tucuman-Salta Arrival in Tucuman in the evening to connect with another bus heading to Salta. Arrival to Salta, late in the night. Transfer to selected accommodation and Check in.
DAY 13: Mendoza Arrival in Mendoza. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. At 2.30 pm, Half Day Winery Tour: These Tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by immigrants, using irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians. They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines. You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest avaliable technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labelling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: 2.30 pm. Sundays 08.30 am.
DAY 9: Salta - Purmamarca Breakfast. Safari to the Clouds/Purmamarca Excursion: You will travel in the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the Puna. On your way, you will visit magnificent ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes. Departure from Salta will be at 7 am and you will quickly reach the small town of Campo Quijano and later, the impressive Quebrada del Toro. Soon you will leave all signs of vegetation as you enter the realms of the solitary Puna. In Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Inca city of the XIII century, you will do a short archeological hiking. Later, you will reach San Antonio de los Cobres, a small miner´s town rich in tradition and the Train to the Clouds final destination. Further ahead, a desert plateau will take you to the surreal landscape of the salt flats, where you stop again to walk around and enjoy the contrasts. In the afternoon, you will return through the overwhelming Lipan mountains and arrive at the Seven-color Hill in Purmamarca, a landmark on its own. You will overnight in this village suspended in time. DAY 10: Purmamarca - Salta Breakfast. Humahuaca Full Day Excursion: Towns and relics of ancient cultures, superb mountains and the feeling of being in timeless places are the exquisite elements of this trip through the Humahuaca Gorge. You will leave Purmamarca at 9:00 am and head north to the province of Jujuy. The small towns of Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Maimará and Tilcara open their ancient charm to your captivated eyes. In Purmamarca, you will stop to see the famous Seven-color hill, in Tilcara, you visit the Pucará (fortress) and the Archeological Museum, while in Uquía you stop to admire the local church. But it’s in Humahuaca where you enjoy in the extremely
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DAY 14: Mendoza Breakfast. 7 am: Aconcagua Valley Day Trip (Alta Montaña): The Tour offers a variety of colors and sceneries. Early in the morning along the river Mendoza, get a view of the majestic mountain range called Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and water distribution for irrigation. Your next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of Huarpes indians and the southern last point of the Inca Empire. Here you will see the Vaults of Uspallata, historic “adobe” (mud) buildings, that were used by the chaplain Fray Luis Beltran for casting cannons and guns. Afterwards you will visit the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Free time for the use of chair lift to enjoy beautiful panoramic views. Later, you will find Puente de Inca along your route, a huge natural bridge with strands of hot springs. Continuing the road and 2750 meters above sea level you will reach the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of America (6959 meters high), from where you are going to the Laguna Horcones and the Aconcagua Provincial Park.
Sleeper Bus
Dorm Hostel 1.584 DBL Hostel 1.715 SGL Hostel 2.128 DBL Budget Hotel 2.007 SGL Budget Hotel 2.704 Validity: 1 january 2015 - 31 December 2015 *Prices per person per tour
Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup and drop off. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Iguazu. - 3 nights Accommodation in Iguazu at selected basis with breakfast, at hostel. With breakfast and dinner, at Hotel. - Iguazu Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentina Side. - Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side. - Bus from Iguazu to Tucuman. - Bus from Tucuman to Salta. - 3 nights Accommodation in Salta at selected basis with breakfast. - 1 night Accommodation in Purmamarca at selected basis. (Note: accommodation in Purmamarca may be more simple than accommodation in bigger cities) Salta Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Safari to the Clouds / Purmamarca Excursion. - Humahuaca Full Day Excursion. - Bus from Salta to Mendoza. - 2 nights Accommodation in Mendoza at selected basis with breakfast. - Mendoza Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Half Day Wineries Tour. - Full Day Aconcagua Valley Excursion. - Bus from Mendoza to Buenos Aires. Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show. - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park (approx 20 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Tour Code AR07
Following the international route to reach your last destination, Las Cuevas, an European-style village located 3200 meters above sea level. Back to town at 7 - 8 pm. DAY 15: Mendoza-Buenos Aires Breakfast. Check out. In the evening, transfer to the Bus Station to take the Night bus back to Buenos Aires. DAY 16: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires in the morning. At 2 pm, Check In. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango Show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 17: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to Ezeiza International Airport with the regular Hostel Shuttle Service at 8 am / 10.30 am / 1 pm / 4.40 pm.
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a i n o g a t a P Atlantic & Glaciers Itinerary
DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9:15 am, 12 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca, colorful neighborhood that was seat of immigrants -mainly Italians- and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 4: Buenos Aires-Puerto Madryn Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Puerto Madryn by night bus. DAY 5: Puerto Madryn Arrival to Puerto Madryn. Check in at selected accommodation. Free day. DAY 6: Puerto Madryn Breakfast. 7.30 am. Península Valdés Full Day Tour: Península de Valdés is a human world-wide heritage. Throughout its extension it locks up different unique species that find in the zone a great place to develop
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Puerto Madryn
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BUE + Puerto Madryn + El Calafate & Torres del Paine (12 nights)
3 nights pack
You will visit the small town of Gaiman, to admire its culture and the very particular architecture, also to taste a delicious piece of cake at a Welsh Tea House (optional). DAY 8: Puerto Madryn-Rio Gallegos Breakfast. Check Out. In the afternoon, bus station drop off and departure
Dorm Hostel DBL Hostel SGL Hostel DBL Budget Hotel SGL Budget Hotel
Sleeper Bus
1.103 1.309 1.618 1.509 2.134
Validity: 1 january 2015 31 December 2015 *Prices per person per tour
Blackout:
Ushuaia
DAY 7: Puerto Madryn Breakfast. 7.30 am. Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from the 1st of September until the 30th of March: In this Tour you will visit the most important Latin American continental “Pingüinera” or Penguin Colony (where hundred of thousands of Penguins lays their eggs in the beach). The First stop will be at “Rawson” port, in the “Union” beach to observe the “Toninas Overas” (Optional Tour). After that, you will move towards Punta Tombo, geographic feature that serves as a habitat of the “Magallanes” Penguin. There, you will have time to observe how the Gulls, “Skuas”, “Petrels”, Cormorans, Oystercatchers and Steam Ducks cohabit in the coast. Due to a big extension area, you will also observe steppe characteristic species like “Guanacos” (typical American camaelidae), “Choiques” (small ostrichs), “Maras” (big patagonian Hares) and Foxes.
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Optional Add On: Bus El Calafate - Ushuaia: 110 USD
El Calafate Torres del Paine (Chile)
their life. During this full day tour you will be accompanied by Naturists and Bilingual guides. The first stop will be the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where you can have fast references on fauna, flora and geology of the Peninsula. Also you will enjoy the panoramic view that the “Golfo Nuevo”, “San Jose” and the “Isla de los Pajaros” will let us observe. Another stop is the village of “Puerto Pirámide”, where depending of the month of the year, you can take a Tour to see the Whales (Optional from 1 Jun - 30 Nov), or a Nautical strolling with Snorkeling (Optional). Continuing the gravel road, and subject to the season, the climate or the tides, you will visit in different order or combined with other stops: “Caleta Valdés”, “Punta Cantor” and “Punta Norte” to observe Marine Elephants, Penguins and Marine Lions. The Orcinus or ill-named “Killer Whales”, can be watch from the seaside at “Punta Norte”. The best months to see them are in March and in April. Also during September in the “Caleta Valdés” (with a bit less frequency). Back to Puerto Madryn.
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to Rio Gallegos by nigh bus. DAY 9: Rio Gallegos-Calafate In the early morning, arrival in Rio Gallegos. Connecting bus to El Calafate. Arrival in El Calafate at 4 or 6 pm. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 10: Calafate Breakfast. 7.00 am, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour: People from all over the world come to this remote place in Southern Patagonia to be a witness of the Ice Age. This is one of the only moving glaciers in the planet, and a visit is not only worth, is a MUST. You start from El Calafate early in the morning to enjoy the landscape, the nature, the fauna and the wide variety of birds (trying to arrive to the glacier before everyone). Through the gateways you visit the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in different viewpoints from different altitudes. Back at the hostel or hotel at about 4-5 pm. DAY 11: Calafate Breakfast. 5.30 am, Torres del Paine Full Day Tour: The tour starts from El Calafate. You will reach the border between Argentina and Chile at 10:00 hs. and make the customs procedures. Then you make a stop in “Cerro Castillo” town. At 11:00 hs. you go on to the “Lago Sarmiento”, where you stay there for a while to take photographs and to enjoy the amazing landscape. You arrive to “Laguna Amarga” and pay the entrance to the “Torres del Paine National Park” (not included). You go to the “Nordenskjol Lake”, from where you are going to admire the imposing sight to the “Cuernos del Paine”. Once you arrive to “Pudeto” you visit the “Salto Grande waterfall” where you do a trek. At 17:00 hs. you leave the National Park and make 3 new stops at beautiful viewpoints where you can appreciate the “Paine Range”. You arrive to Castillo Hill at 18:00 and come back to Calafate. DAY 12: Calafate Free day to enjoy El Calafate, El Chalten, or to take optional tours. DAY 13: Calafate Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to El Calafate Airport.
From 1st April to 1st September 2015 due to winter season. * Optional Whales Watching Navigation (1 Jun - 30 Nov 2015): 113 USD * Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony (1 sep - 28 feb 2015): 78 USD
Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM - 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn. Cama or Semicama service upon choice. - 3 nights Accommodation in Puerto Madryn at selected basis with breakfast. - Puerto Madryn Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Peninsula Valdés Full Day Excursion. - Bus from Puerto Madryn to Rio Gallegos. Cama or Semicama service upon choice. - Bus from Rio Gallegos to El Calafate. Standard service. - 4 nights Accommodation in El Calafate at selected basis with breakfast. - El Calafate Airport drop off. - Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour. - Torres del Paine Full Day Tour. Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show. - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Optional excursions in Puerto Madryn. (Whales Watching Navigation and Punta Tombo Penguin Colony). - Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (approx 22 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (approx 38 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Tour Code AR08
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Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show. - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Optional excursions in Puerto Madryn. - Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (approx 22 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (approx 38 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park (approx 23 USD per person). - Port Tax for Navigation (approx 3 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.
DAY 3: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 4: Buenos Aires-Puerto Madryn Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Puerto Madryn by night bus. DAY 5: Puerto Madryn Arrival to Puerto Madryn. Check in at selected accommodation. Free day. DAY 6: Puerto Madryn Breakfast. 7.30 am. Península Valdés Full Day Tour: Península de Valdés is a human world-wide heritage. Throughout its extension it locks up different unique species that find in the zone a great place to develop their life. During this full day tour you will be accompanied by Naturists and Bilingual guides.
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Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM - 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn. Cama or Semicama service upon choice. - 3 nights Accommodation in Puerto Madryn at selected basis with breakfast. - Puerto Madryn Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Peninsula Full Day Excursion. - Bus from Puerto Madryn to Rio Gallegos. Cama or Semicama service upon choice. - Bus from Rio Gallegos to El Calafate. Standard Service. - 4 nights Accommodation in El Calafate at selected basis with breakfast. - Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour. - Torres del Paine Full Day Tour. - Bus from Calafate to Rio Gallegos. Standard service. - Bus from Rio Galleos to Ushuaia. Standard Service. - 3 nights Accommodation in Ushuaia at selected basis with breakfast. - Ushuaia Airport drop off. - Full Day Tour to National Park with trekking and canoe, with lunch included. - Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation.
DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca, colorful neighborhood that was seat of immigrants -mainly Italians- and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon.
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El Calafate
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From 1st April to 1st September 2015 due to winter season. * Optional Whales Watching Navigation (1 Jun - 30 Nov 2015): 113 USD * Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony (1 sep - 28 feb 2015): 78 USD
4 nights pack
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DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9:15 am, 12 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm. Check in at selected accommodation.
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Puerto Madryn
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Itinerary
Dorm Hostel 1.654 DBL Hostel 1.886 SGL Hostel 2.447 DBL Budget Hotel 2.383 SGL Budget Hotel 3.422 Validity: 1 january 2015 - 31 December 2015
3 nights pack
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BUE + Puerto Madryn + El Calafate & Torres del Paine + Ushuaia (15 nights)
Price from: USD 1.654
Buenos Aires
3 nights pack
Ushuaia
The first stop will be the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where you can have fast references on fauna, flora and geology of the Peninsula. Also you will enjoy the panoramic view that the “Golfo Nuevo”, “San Jose” and the “Isla de los Pajaros” will let us observe. Another stop is the village of “Puerto Pirámide”, where depending of the month of the year, you can take a Tour to see the Whales (Optional from 1 Jun - 30 Nov), or a Nautical strolling with Snorkeling (Optional). Continuing the gravel road, and subject to the season, the climate or the tides, you will visit in different order or combined with other stops: “Caleta Valdés”, “Punta Cantor” and “Punta Norte” to observe Marine Elephants, Penguins and Marine Lions. The Orcinus or ill-named “Killer Whales”, can be watch from the seaside at “Punta Norte”. The best months to see them are in March and in April. Also during September in the “Caleta Valdés” (with a bit less frequency). Back to Puerto Madryn. DAY 7: Puerto Madryn Breakfast. 7.30 am. Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from the 1st of September until the 30th of March: In this Tour you will visit the most important Latin American continental “Pingüinera” or Penguin Colony (where hundred of thousands of Penguins lays their eggs in the beach). The First stop will be at “Rawson” port, in the “Union” beach to observe the “Toninas Overas” (Optional Tour). After that, you will move towards Punta Tombo, geographic feature that serves as a habitat of the “Magallanes” Penguin. There, you will have time to observe how the Gulls, “Skuas”, “Petrels”, Cormorans, Oystercatchers and Steam Ducks cohabit in the coast. Due to a big extension area, you will also observe steppe characteristic species like “Guanacos” (typical American camaelidae), “Choiques” (small ostrichs), “Maras” (big patagonian Hares) and Foxes. You will visit the small town of Gaiman, to admire its culture and the very particular architecture, also to taste a delicious piece of cake at a Welsh Tea House (optional). DAY 8: Puerto Madryn-Rio Gallegos Breakfast. Check Out. In the afternoon, bus station drop off and departure to Rio Gallegos by nigh bus. DAY 9: Rio Gallegos-Calafate In the early morning, arrival in Rio Gallegos. Connecting bus to El Calafate. Arrival in El Calafate at 4 or 6 pm. Check in at selected accommodation.
DAY 10: Calafate Breakfast. At 7.00 am or 9 am depending on season, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour: People from all over the world come to this remote place in Southern Patagonia to be a witness of the Ice Age. This is one of the only moving glaciers in the planet, and a visit is not only worth, is a MUST. You start from El Calafate early in the morning to enjoy the landscape, the nature, the fauna and the wide variety of birds (trying to arrive to the glacier before everyone). Through the gateways you visit the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in different viewpoints from different altitudes. Back at the hostel or hotel at about 4-5 pm. DAY 11: Calafate Breakfast. 5.30 am, Torres del Paine Full Day Tour: The tour starts from El Calafate. You will reach the border between Argentina and Chile at 10:00 hs. and make the customs procedures. Then you make a stop in “Cerro Castillo” town. At 11:00 hs. you go on to the “Lago Sarmiento”, where you stay there for a while to take photographs and to enjoy the amazing landscape. You arrive to “Laguna Amarga” and pay the entrance to the “Torres del Paine National Park” (not included). You go to the “Nordenskjol Lake”, from where you are going to admire the imposing sight to the “Cuernos del Paine”. Once you arrive to “Pudeto” you visit the “Salto Grande waterfall” where you do a trek. At 17:00 hs. you leave the National Park and make 3 new stops at beautiful viewpoints where you can appreciate the “Paine Range”. You arrive to Castillo Hill at 18:00 and come back to Calafate. DAY 12: Calafate Free day to enjoy El Calafate, El Chalten, or to take optional tours. DAY 13: Calafate-Rio Gallegos-Ushuaia Check out 2 am. At 3 am, departure to Rio Gallegos, connecting another bus to Ushuaia at 8.30 - 9 am. Arrival in Ushuaia in the night. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 14: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Full Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego with trekking and Canoe at Lapataia River: Get ready to row in canoes and walk along thousand-year-old paths in the only Argentine National Park that combines sea, mountains and forests. Everything right there in front of your eyes. The list is truly moving: Lapataia Bay, the coast of the Beagle Channel, the most incredible flora and fauna with red foxes, woodpeckers, steamer ducks, condors, eagles, beaver dams and peat bogs, all rubbing shoulders in the most spectacular setting. After the trekking, and after having had a repairing lunch, you have the chance to row in a duckie along the beautiful internal rivers of the park. Walking and rowing, you get right into this beautiful region and you experience it right up close. By combining any of these activities, you can see for yourself the imposing variety and quantity of animal species, plants and landscapes. Back to Ushuaia at about 6 pm. DAY 15: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation: You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice island to see the colony of sea lions, then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then, you navigate towards the Sea Lions Island to see them lying lazy in their comfortable rocks. Fianlly, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, that was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. Return to Ushuaia. DAY 16: Ushuaia Breakfast. Check out and Airport Drop Off.
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Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM - 3 hours - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks - Bus from Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn. Cama service. - 3 nights Accommodation in Puerto Madryn at selected basis with breakfast. - Peninsula Full Day Excursion - Bus from Puerto Madryn to Rio Gallegos. Cama service. - Bus from Rio Gallegos to El Calafate. Standard Service. - 3 nights Accommodation in El Calafate at selected basis with breakfast. - 1 night Accommodation in El Chalten at selected basis without breakfast. - Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour - Bus round trip from Calafate to El Chalten - Calafate Airport drop off - Ushuaia Airport pick up - 3 nights Accommodation in Ushuaia at selected basis with breakfast. - Ushuaia Airport drop off. - Half Day Tour to National Park. - Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation. Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Optional excursions in Puerto Madryn - Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (approx 22 USD per person) - Flight Calafate – Ushuaia is NOT included. - Breakfast at El Chalten not included in Dorm option. - Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park (approx 23 USD per person) - Port Tax for Navigation (aprox 3 USD per person) - Meals not specified in itinerary - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Tour Code AR09
DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca, colorful neighborhood that was seat of immigrants -mainly Italians- and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers. DAY 4: Buenos Aires-Puerto Madryn Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Puerto Madryn by night bus. DAY 5: Puerto Madryn Arrival to Puerto Madryn. Check in at selected accommodation. Free day. DAY 6: Puerto Madryn Breakfast. 7.30 am. Península Valdés Full Day Tour: Península de Valdés is a human world-wide heritage. Throughout its extension it locks up different unique species that find in the zone a great place to develop their life. During this full day tour you will be accompanied by Naturists
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From 1st April to 1st September 2015 due to winter season. * Optional Whales Watching Navigation (1 Jun - 30 Nov 2015): 90 USD * Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony (1 sep - 28 feb 2015): 62 USD
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DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9:15 am, 12 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm. Check in at selected accommodation.
*Prices per package per person in chosen basis in USD.
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El Chalten
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Dorm Hostel 1.101 DBL Hostel 1.269 SGL Hostel 1.671 DBL Budget Hotel 1.657 SGL Budget Hotel 2.429 Validity: 1 April 2015 - 01 September 2015
Puerto Madryn
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Itinerary
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3 nights pack
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BUE + Puerto Madryn + El Calafate & El Chalten + Ushuaia (15 nights)
Buenos Aires
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3 nights pack
Ushuaia
and Bilingual guides. The first stop will be the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where you can have fast references on fauna, flora and geology of the Peninsula. Also you will enjoy the panoramic view that the “Golfo Nuevo”, “San Jose” and the “Isla de los Pajaros” will let us observe. Another stop is the village of “Puerto Pirámide”, where depending of the month of the year, you can take a Tour to see the Whales (Optional from 1 Jun - 30 Nov), or a Nautical strolling with Snorkeling (Optional). Continuing the gravel road, and subject to the season, the climate or the tides, you will visit in different order or combined with other stops: “Caleta Valdés”, “Punta Cantor” and “Punta Norte” to observe Marine Elephants, Penguins and Marine Lions. The Orcinus or ill-named “Killer Whales”, can be watch from the seaside at “Punta Norte”. The best months to see them are in March and in April. Also during September in the “Caleta Valdés” (with a bit less frequency). Back to Puerto Madryn. DAY 7: Puerto Madryn Breakfast. 7.30 am. Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from the 1st of September until the 30th of March: In this Tour you will visit the most important Latin American continental “Pingüinera” or Penguin Colony (where hundred of thousands of Penguins lays their eggs in the beach). The First stop will be at “Rawson” port, in the “Union” beach to observe the “Toninas Overas” (Optional Tour). After that, you will move towards Punta Tombo, geographic feature that serves as a habitat of the “Magallanes” Penguin. There, you will have time to observe how the Gulls, “Skuas”, “Petrels”, Cormorans, Oystercatchers and Steam Ducks cohabit in the coast. Due to a big extension area, you will also observe steppe characteristic species like “Guanacos” (typical American camaelidae), “Choiques” (small ostrichs), “Maras” (big patagonian Hares) and Foxes. You will visit the small town of Gaiman, to admire its culture and the very particular architecture, also to taste a delicious piece of cake at a Welsh Tea House (optional). DAY 8: Puerto Madryn-Rio Gallegos Breakfast. Check Out. Departure to Rio Gallegos by nigh bus. DAY 9: Rio Gallegos-Calafate In the early morning, arrival in Rio Gallegos. Connecting bus to El Calafate. Arrival in El Calafate at 4 or 6 pm. Check in at selected accommodation.
DAY 10: Calafate Breakfast. At 7.00 am or 9 am depending on season, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour: People from all over the world come to this remote place in Southern Patagonia to be a witness of the Ice Age. This is one of the only moving glaciers in the planet, and a visit is not only worth, is a MUST. You start from El Calafate early in the morning to enjoy the landscape, the nature, the fauna and the wide variety of birds (trying to arrive to the glacier before everyone). Through the gateways you visit the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in different viewpoints from different altitudes. Back at the hostel or hotel at about 4-5 pm. DAY 11: Calafate - El Chalten Breakfast and check out. At 8 am (depending on season), Transfer to El Chalten. Arrival at 11 am, aprox. Free day to explore and enjoy the self guided trails of the northern side of the Glaciers National Park. There you can be a witness of the beauty of Mt Fitz Roy and Mt Torre. Night at El Chalten. DAY 12: Calafate Free day to enjoy El Chalten, in the afternoon at 6 pm, transfer to Calafate. Night in Calafate. DAY 13: Calafate-Ushuaia Check out. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Ushuaia, not included in the tour. Arrival in Ushuaia. Check in at selected accommodation.. DAY 14: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Half Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego: It is located 11 km away from the city. We will be able to appreciate lakes, lagoons and rivers within its limits, and their exit towards Beagle Channel, characteristic that makes the difference with the other national parks of our country. Departing from the Maipu Avenue towards the southwest by the national route nro. 3, we will drive out of the city passing by the slope of the Susana Mount, witness of the work of the prisoners of the old prison, where now the Southern Fuegian Railway is located. Here we will stop for this optional tour. Continuing through the valley to the deviation that take us to the Ensenada Bay, we will be able to contemplate the Redonda and Estorbo Islands and on the other coast of the Channel of Beagle, the snow-white Mountains of the Sampaio Chain (Chile). Back again on the national route #3 with the fuegian forest and its flora close to the road we will go to the Roca Lake to do a long walk by the lake coast and by the Lapataia river, originated in the lake. From this point we can see the Cóndor Hill natural border with Chile. We will go towards the other end of the Park, where finalizes the route nro. 3 at Lapataia Bay. On the way to the mentioned bay we will observe the Green Lagoon and the Black Lagoon, where turf grows slowly. Finally we will pass by the beaver dams, whose footpath will lead to Lapataia Bay. DAY 15: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation: You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice island to see the colony of sea lions, then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then, you navigate towards the Sea Lions Island to see them lying lazy in their comfortable rocks. Fianlly, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, that was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. Return to Ushuaia. DAY 16: Ushuaia Breakfast. Check out and Airport Drop Off.
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DAY 1: Salta Arrival to Salta on EVEN days only and NOT on Tuesdays. Airport or Bus Station pick up. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. Free day. DAY 2: Salta - Purmamarca Breakfast. Safari to the Clouds/Purmamarca Excursion: You will travel in the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the Puna. On your way, you will visit magnificent ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes. Departure from Salta will be at 7 am and you will quickly reach the small town of Campo Quijano and later, the impressive Quebrada del Toro. Soon you will leave all signs of vegetation as you enter the realms of the solitary Puna. In Santa Rosa de Tastil, a preInca city of the XIII century, you will do a short archeological hike. Later, you will reach San Antonio de los Cobres, a small miner´s town rich in tradition and the Train to the Clouds final destination. Further ahead, a desert plateau will take you to the surreal landscape of the salt flats, where you stop again to walk around and enjoy the contrasts. In the afternoon, you will return through the overwhelming Lipan mountains and arrive at the Seven-color Hill in Purmamarca, a landmark on its own. You will overnight in this village suspended in time. DAY 3: Purmamarca - Salta Breakfast. Humahuaca Full Day Excursion: Towns and relics of ancient cultures, superb mountains and the feeling of being in timeless places are the exquisite elements of this trip through the Humahuaca Gorge. You will leave Purmamarca at 9:00 am and head north to the province of Jujuy. The small towns of Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Maimará and Tilcara open their ancient charm to your captivated eyes. In Purmamarca, you
Salta + Mendoza + Bariloche + El Chalten + El Calafate & Torres del Paine + Ushuaia (20 nights) will stop to see the famous Seven-color hill, in Tilcara, you visit the Pucará (fortress) and the Archeological Museum, while in Uquía you stop to admire the local church. But it’s in Humahuaca where you enjoy in the extremely peaceful atmosphere, the typical colonial architecture and the charming people. In your way back you will also visit San Salvador de Jujuy to get to know its monuments and intriguing legends. Let the history behind the walls and stones of these places take you on a ride to the Argentinean past! Arrival to Salta at 7 - 8 pm. DAY 4: Salta Breakfast. Free day to enjoy optional tours or just relax in beautiful Salta city. DAY 5: Salta-Mendoza Breakfast. Check Out. In the evening: Transfer to Bus station to take the nigh bus to Mendoza. DAY 6: Mendoza Arrival in Mendoza. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. At 2.30 pm, Half Day Winery Tour: These Tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by immigrants, using irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians. They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines. You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest avaliable technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labelling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: 2.30 pm. Sundays 08.30 am.
DAY 7: Mendoza Breakfast. 7 am: Aconcagua Valley Day Trip (Alta Montaña): The Tour offers a variety of colors and sceneries. Early in the morning along the river Mendoza, get a view of the majestic mountain range called Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and water distribution for irrigation. Your next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of Huarpes indians and the southern last point of the Inca Empire. Here you will see the Vaults of Uspallata, historic “adobe” (mud) buildings, that were used by chaplain Fray Luis Beltran for casting cannons and guns. Afterwards you will visit the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Free time for the use of chair lift to enjoy beautiful panoramic views. Later, you will find Puente de Inca along your route, a huge natural bridge with strands of hot springs. Continuing the road and 2750 meters above sea level you will reach the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of America (6959 meters high), from where you are going to the Laguna Horcones and the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Following the international route to reach your last destination, Las Cuevas, an European-style village located 3200 meters above sea level. Back to town at 7 - 8 pm. DAY 8: Mendoza-Bariloche Breakfast. Check out at 11 am. In the evening, transfer to Bus Station to take the night bus to Bariloche. DAY 9: Bariloche Arrival in Bariloche in the evening. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in.
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Semi Sleeper Bus
Dorm Hostel 2.295 2.165 DBL Hostel 2.594 2.397 SGL Hostel 3.219 3.186 DBL Budget Hotel 3.117 3.035 SGL Budget Hotel 4.292 4.200 Validity: 1 january 2015 - 31 December 2015 *Prices per person per tour Blackout: From 1st April to 1st November 2015 due to winter season.
Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Salta at selected basis with breakfast. - 1 night Accommodation in Purmamarca at selected basis. (Note: accommodation in Purmamarca may be more simple than accommodation in bigger cities). - Salta Airport pickup and Bus Station drop off. - Safari to the Clouds / Purmamarca Excursion. - Humahuaca Full Day Excursion. - Bus from Salta to Mendoza. Cama or Semicama service upon choice. - 2 nights Accommodation in Mendoza at selected basis with breakfast. - Mendoza Bus Station pickup and drop off - Half Day Wineries Tour. - Full Day Aconcagua Valley Excursion. - Bus from Mendoza to Bariloche. Cama or Semicama service upon choice. - 3 nights Accommodation in Bariloche at selected basis with breakfast. - Bariloche Bus Station pickup. - Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico half day Excursion. - Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Navigation. - Bus from Bariloche to Perito Moreno. Standard Service. - 1 night Accommodation in Perito Moreno in Dorm Room. - Bus from Perito Moreno to El Chalten. Standard Service. - 1 night Accommodation in El Chalten in Dorm Room. - Bus from El Chalten to Calafate. Standard Service. - 4 nights Accommodation in Calafate at selected basis with breakfast. - Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour. - Torres del Paine Full Day Tour. - Bus from Calafate to Rio Gallegos. Standard service. - Bus from Rio Gallegos to Ushuaia. Standard Service - 3 nights Accommodation In Ushuaia at selected basis with breakfast. - Ushuaia Airport drop off. - Full Day Tour to National Park with trekking and canoe, with lunch included. - Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation. Not Included: - Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (approx 10 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (approx 22 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (approx 38 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park (approx 23 USD per person). - Port Tax for Navigation (approx 3 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Tour Code AR10
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Salta + Mendoza + Bariloche + El Chalten + El Calafate & Torres del Paine + Ushuaia (20 nights) Itinerary comes from former page
DAY 10: Bariloche Breakfast. At 2.30 pm, Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day excursion: The Tour starts in Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue with an amazing view of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Right at the km. 8 of the road you will find Playa Bonita, from where you can see Huemul Island. Later on, after traversing different landscapes, you will arrive at the foot of Mt. Campanario. There is a chairlift that visitors can use to get to the 1500 mts of the hill. There is a tearoom on top and also a terrace where you can admire one of the most complete and beautiful views of northern Patagonia. Returning to the tour along Bustillo Avenue, the bus enters San Pedro Peninsula. At the km. 23 of Bustillo Avenue you will reach Villa Llao Llao, site of the San Eduardo Chapel, a jewel of regional architecture and place of the magnificent Llao Llao hotel. From there the route goes through the Llao Llao Peninsula. After bordering Lake Escondido at km. 33, the road passes over Narrow Bridge Creek, that separates the Moreno Lake from Nahuel Huapi Lake. At km. 40 you will reach the famous Panoramic Point of 945 meters high, where you can appreciate the majesty of the landscape that make up the Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. DAY 11: Bariloche Breakfast. Tronador Multitrek Excursion or Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion. (on request or depending on weather conditions). The Tronador Multitrek excursion starts from Bariloche at 9 am approx. Heading south along route 40 through lakes Gutierrez and Mascardi and then to enter the southern part of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. The first stop is the path that leads to the Laguna Los Moscos where you will do a hiking for approx 1 hr. You will pass by a road of incredible vegetation that leads to the viewpoint of Lake Los Moscos. Then continue your route with the mini bus for the second hike to the Caesars waterfall. In this case 1 hour and 30 minutes walk approx. where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the National Park with its lookouts and waterfalls. On the return, the vehicle will continue along the valley of the river bordering Vuriloches to appreciate the gentle presence of Mount Tronador (the highest in the area with 3,554 mts.) with glaciers descending down
its slopes. You will make a stop at Pampa Linda for lunch (not included) and then continue to the Black Glacier, the only Black Glacier in Patagonia, where you will have another walk to the lookout (20 min approx) and enjoy the Glacier uniqueness. You will return to Bariloche arriving approx. at 7.30 pm. Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion: The traditional excursion of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo and after an hour navigation, arriving at Quetrihue Peninsula, where you will admire the magnificence of the only Arrayanes forest in the world. Walking through a decked path you will gaze at centennial trees. From a botanical point of view, the Arrayan is a plant classified as a bush which only grows like a tree in this area. It has a cinnamon color with a thin bark which upon coming off, leaves white spots which give this tree its unique look. Then you set sail to Victoria Island on a 40 min trip, arriving at Puerto Anchorena. There you will be able to visit a coniferous nursery, walking through paths and natural viewpoints where you will be able to admire the magnificent beauty of the place. One of the paths leads us to Playa del Toro, where cave paintings can be seen, and visit a volcanic sand beach. Along this walk your National Park guides will show you and inform you every detail related to this excursion. DAY 12: Bariloche-Perito Moreno Check out. Bus Station drop off. At 6.45 am, departure to Perito Moreno village on ODD days. In the evening, arrival in Perito Moreno. Accomodation in shared dorm room only.
CHILE
ARGENTINA 2 nights pack
Mendoza
DAY 17: Calafate Free day to enjoy El Calafate, or to take optional tours. DAY 18: Calafate-Rio Gallegos-Ushuaia Check out 2 am. At 3 am, departure to Rio Gallegos, connecting another bus to Ushuaia at 8.30 - 9 am. Arrival in Ushuaia in the night. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 19: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Full Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego with trekking and Canoe at Lapataia River: Get ready to row in canoes and walk along thousand-year-old paths in the only Argentine National Park that combines sea, mountains and forests. Everything right there in front of your eyes. The list is truly moving: Lapataia Bay, the coast of the Beagle Channel, the most incredible flora and fauna with red foxes, woodpeckers, steamer ducks, condors, eagles, beaver dams and peat bogs, all rubbing shoulders in the most spectacular setting. After the trekking, and after having had a repairing lunch, you have the chance to row in a duckie along the beautiful internal rivers of the park. Walking and rowing, you get right into this beautiful region and you experience it right up close. By combining any of these activities, you can see for yourself the imposing variety and quantity of animal species, plants and landscapes. Back to Ushuaia at about 6 pm.
DAY 14: El Chalten-Calafate Free day to trek the beautiful paths of Los Glaciares National Park and to take pictures of Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. In the afternoon, at 6 pm, departure to El Calafate. Check in at selected accommodation.
DAY 20: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation: You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice island to see the colony of sea lions, then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then, you navigate towards the Sea Lions Island to see them lying lazy in their comfortable rocks. Fianlly, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, that was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. Return to Ushuaia.
DAY 15: Calafate Breakfast. At 7 am or 9 am depending on season, Perito Moreno Glacier
DAY 21: Ushuaia Breakfast. Check out and Airport Drop Off.
DAY 13: Perito Moreno-El Chalten In the morning departure to El Chalten. Arrival in El Chalten. Accomodation in shared room.
Salta
bus 1 night
DAY 16: Calafate Breakfast. 5.30 am, Torres del Paine Full Day Tour: The tour starts from El Calafate. You will reach the border between Argentina and Chile at 10:00 hs. and make the customs procedures. Then you make a stop in “Cerro Castillo” town. At 11:00 hs. you go on to the “Lago Sarmiento”, where you stay there for a while to take photographs and to enjoy the amazing landscape. You arrive to “Laguna Amarga” and pay the entrance to the “Torres del Paine National Park” (not included). You go to the “Nordenskjol Lake”, from where you are going to admire the imposing sight to the “Cuernos del Paine”. Once you arrive to “Pudeto” you visit the “Salto Grande waterfall” where you do a trek. At 17:00 hs. you leave the National Park and make 3 new stops at beautiful viewpoints where you can appreciate the “Paine Range”. You arrive to Castillo Hill at 18:00 and come back to Calafate.
4 nights pack
bus 1 night
Full Argentina Adventure Route 40
Full Day Tour: People from all over the world come to this remote place in Southern Patagonia to be a witness of the Ice Age. This is one of the only moving glaciers in the planet, and a visit is not only worth, is a MUST. You start from El Calafate early in the morning to enjoy the landscape, the nature, the fauna and the wide variety of birds (trying to arrive to the glacier before everyone). Through the gateways you visit the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in different viewpoints from different altitudes.
3 nights pack
Bariloche 1 night Perito Moreno
1 night
El Chalten
El Calafate
Torres del Paine
4 nights pack
(Chile)
bus 1 day 3 nights pack
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Price from: USD 2.411 Prices in USD:
Sleeper Bus Semi Sleeper Bus
Dorm Hostel 2.371 2.411 DBL Hostel 2.725 2.699 SGL Hostel 3.317 3.384 DBL Budget Hotel 3.091 3.275 4.541 SGL Budget Hotel 4.152 Validity: 1 january 2015 - 31 December 2015 *Prices per person per tour Blackout:
From 1st April to 1st September 2015 due to winter season. * Optional Whales Watching Navigation (1 Jun - 30 Nov 2015): 113 USD * Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony (1 Sep - 28 Feb 2015): 78 USD
Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup and drop off. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM - 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn. Cama or Semicama service upon choice. - 3 nights Accommodation in Puerto Madryn with breakfast. - Puerto Madryn Bus Station pickup and drop off. - Península Valdés Full Day Excursion. - Bus from Puerto Madryn to Rio Gallegos. Cama or Semicama service upon choice. - Bus from Rio Gallegos to Ushuaia. Standard Service. - 3 nights Accommodation in Ushuaia at selected basis with breakfast. - Full Day Tour to National Park with trekking and canoe, with lunch included. - Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation. - Bus from Ushuaia to Rio Gallegos. Standard Service. - Bus from Rio Gallegos to El Calafate. Standard Service. - 4 nights Accommodation in Calafate at selected basis with breakfast. - Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour. - Torres del Paine Full Day Tour. - Bus from El Calafate to El Chalten. - 1 night Accommodation in El Chalten in Dorm room only. - Bus from El Chalten to Perito Moreno village. - 1 night Accommodation in Perito Moreno in Dorm Room only. - Bus from Perito Moreno village to Bariloche. - 3 nights Accommodation in Bariloche at selected basis with breakfast. - Bariloche Bus Station drop off. - Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico half day Excursion. - Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Navigation. - Bus from Bariloche to Buenos Aires. Cama or Semicama service upon choice. Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show. - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (approx 10 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (approx 22 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (approx 38 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park (approx 23 USD per person). - Port Tax for Navigation (approx 3 USD per person). - Optional excursions in Puerto Madryn. - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.
Tour Code AR12
n a i n o g a t Full Pa e r u t n e v Ad
BUE + Puerto Madryn + Ushuaia + El Chalten + El Calafate & Torres del Paine + Bariloche + BUE (21 nights)
Itinerary DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires on EVEN days only. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9:15 am, 12 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca, colorful neighborhood that was seat of immigrants -mainly Italians- and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires-Puerto Madryn Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Puerto Madryn by night bus. DAY 4: Puerto Madryn Arrival to Puerto Madryn. Check in at selected accommodation. Free day. DAY 5: Puerto Madryn Breakfast. 7.30 am. Península Valdés Full Day Tour: Península de Valdés is a human world-wide heritage. Throughout its extension it locks up different unique species that find in the zone a great place to develop their life. During this full day tour you will be accompanied by Naturists and Bilingual guides. The first stop will be the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where you can have fast references on fauna, flora and geology
of the Peninsula. Also you will enjoy the panoramic view that the “Golfo Nuevo”, “San Jose” and the “Isla de los Pajaros” will let us observe. Another stop is the village of “Puerto Pirámide”, where depending of the month of the year, you can take a Tour to see the Whales (Optional from 1 Jun - 30 Nov), or a Nautical strollingwith Snorkeling (Optional). Continuing the gravel road, and subject to the season, the climate or the tides, you will visit in different order or combined with other stops: “Caleta Valdés”, “Punta Cantor” and “Punta Norte” to observe Marine Elephants, Penguins and Marine Lions. The Orcinus or ill-named “Killer Whales”, can be watch from the seaside at “Punta Norte”. The best months to see them are in March and in April. Also during September in the “Caleta Valdés” (with a bit less frequency). Back to Puerto Madryn. DAY 6: Puerto Madryn Breakfast. 7.30 am. Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from the 1st of September until the 30th of March: In this Tour you will visit the most important Latin American continental “Pingüinera” or Penguin Colony (where hundred of thousands of Penguins lays their eggs in the beach). The First stop will be at “Rawson” port, in the “Union” beach to observe the “Toninas Overas” (Optional Tour). After that, you will move towards Punta Tombo, geographic feature that serves as a habitat of the “Magallanes” Penguin. There, you will have time to observe how the Gulls, “Skuas”, “Petrels”, Cormorans, Oystercatchers and Steam Ducks cohabit in the coast. Due to a big extension area, you will also observe steppe characteristic species like “Guanacos” (typical American camaelidae), “Choiques” (small ostrichs), “Maras” (big patagonian Hares) and Foxes. You will visit the small town of Gaiman, to admire its culture and the very particular architecture, also to taste a delicious piece of cake at a Welsh Tea House (optional). DAY 7: Puerto Madryn-Rio Gallegos Breakfast. Check Out. In the afternoon, bus station drop off and departure
to Rio Gallegos by nigh bus. (1.05 pm). DAY 8: Rio Gallegos-Ushuaia In the early morning, arrival in Rio Gallegos. Connecting bus to Ushuaia. Arrival in Ushuaia at 7.30 pm. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 9: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Full Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego with trekking and Canoe at Lapataia River: Get ready to row in canoes and walk along thousand-year-old paths in the only Argentine National Park that combines sea, mountains and forests. Everything right there in front of your eyes. The list is truly moving: Lapataia Bay, the coast of the Beagle Channel, the most incredible flora and fauna with red foxes, woodpeckers, steamer ducks, condors, eagles, beaver dams and peat bogs, all rubbing shoulders in the most spectacular setting. After the trekking, and after having had a repairing lunch, you have the chance to row in a duckie along the beautiful internal rivers of the park. Walking and rowing, you get right into this beautiful region and you experience it right up close. By combining any of these activities, you can see for yourself the imposing variety and quantity of animal species, plants and landscapes. Back to Ushuaia at about 6 pm. DAY 10: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation: You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice Island to see the colony of sea lions, then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then, you navigate towards the Sea Lions Island to see them lying lazy in their comfortable rocks. Fianlly, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, that was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. Return to Ushuaia. Itinerary continues in next page
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DAY 12: Calafate Free day to relax from buses and enjoy El Calafate, or to take optional tours. DAY 13: Calafate Breakfast. At 7 am or 9 am depending on season, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour: People from all over the world come to this remote place in Southern Patagonia to be a witness of the Ice Age. This is one of the only moving glaciers in the planet, and a visit is not only worth, is a MUST. You start from El Calafate early in the morning to enjoy the landscape, the nature, the fauna and the wide variety of birds (trying to arrive to the glacier before everyone). Through the gateways you visit the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in different viewpoints from different altitudes. DAY 14: Calafate Breakfast. 5.30 am, Torres del Paine Full Day Tour: The tour starts from El Calafate. You will reach the border between Argentina and Chile at 10:00 hs. and make the customs procedures. Then you make a stop in “Cerro Castillo” town. At 11:00 hs. you go on to the “Lago Sarmiento”, where you stay there for a while to take photographs and to enjoy the amazing landscape. You arrive to “Laguna Amarga” and pay the entrance to the “Torres del Paine National Park” (not included). You go to the “Nordenskjol Lake”, from where you are going to admire the imposing sight to the “Cuernos del Paine”. Once you arrive to “Pudeto” you visit the “Salto Grande waterfall” where you do a trek. At 17:00 hs. you leave the National Park and make 3 new stops at beautiful viewpoints where you can appreciate the “Paine Range”. You arrive to Castillo Hill at 18:00 and come back to Calafate. DAY 15: Calafate-El Chalten Breakfast. Check out in the morning. At 8 am, departure to El Chalten.
DAY 16: El Chalten-Perito Moreno Check out. At 8.30 am, departure to Perito Moreno village on ODD days. In the evening, arrival in Perito Moreno. Accomodation in shared dorm room only. DAY 17: Perito Moreno-Bariloche At 6.45 am (In the morning), departure to Bariloche. Arrival in Bariloche at night. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 18: Bariloche Breakfast. At 2.30 pm, Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day excursion: The Tour starts in Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue with an amazing view of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Right at the km. 8 of the road you will find Playa Bonita, from where you can see Huemul Island. Later on, after traversing different landscapes, you will arrive at the foot of Mt. Campanario. There is a chairlift that visitors can use to get to the 1500 mts of the hill. There is a tearoom on top and also a terrace where you can admire one of the most complete and beautiful views of northern Patagonia. Returning to the tour along Bustillo Avenue, the bus enters San Pedro Peninsula. At the km. 23 of Bustillo Avenue you will reach Villa Llao Llao, site of the San Eduardo Chapel, a jewel of regional architecture and place of the magnificent Llao Llao hotel. From there the route goes through the Llao Llao Peninsula. After bordering Lake Escondido at km. 33, the road passes over Narrow Bridge Creek, that separates the Moreno Lake from Nahuel Huapi Lake. At km40 you will reach the famous Panoramic Point of 945 meters high, where you can appreciate the majesty of the landscape that make up the Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. DAY 19: Bariloche Breakfast. Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion. (on request or depending on weather conditions).
Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion: The traditional excursion of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo and after an hour navigation, arriving at Quetrihue Peninsula, where you will admire the magnificence of the only Arrayanes forest in the world. Walking through a decked path you will gaze at centennial trees. From a botanical point of view, the Arrayan is a plant classified as a bush which only grows like a tree in this area. It has a cinnamon color with a thin bark which upon coming off, leaves white spots which give this tree its unique look. Then you set sail to Victoria Island on a 40 min trip, arriving at Puerto Anchorena. There you will be able to visit a coniferous nursery, walking through paths and natural viewpoints where you will be able to admire the magnificent beauty of the place. One of the paths leads us to Playa del Toro, where cave paintings can be seen, and visit a volcanic sand beach. Along this walk your National Park guides will show you and inform you every detail related to this excursion. DAY 20: Bariloche-Buenos Aires Breakfast. Check out. In the afternoon, Bus Station drop off, departure to Buenos Aires by night bus. DAY 21: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires in the afternoon. Check In. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango Show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers.
3 nights pack
Bariloche 1 night Perito Puerto Moreno Madryn
1 night
El Chalten Torres del Paine
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DAY 11: Ushuaia-Rio Gallegos-Calafate Check out. At 5 am, bus heading to Rio Gallegos. Arriving in Rio Gallegos at 5.30 pm. Change of bus in direction El Calafate. Arrival in El Calafate late at night. Check in at selected accommodation.
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ARGENTINA
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Ushuaia BUE + Puerto Madryn + & Torres e + El Chalten + El Calafat E BU del Paine + Bariloche + (21 nights)
CHILE
El Calafate
(Chile)
bus 1 day
3 nights pack
bus 1 night
n a i n o g a t a P l l u F Adventure
The Tronador Multitrek excursion starts from Bariloche at 9 am approx. heading south along route 40 through lakes Gutierrez and Mascardi and then to enter the southern part of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. The first stop is the path that leads to the Laguna Los Moscos where you will do hike for approx 1hr. You will pass by a road of incredible vegetation that leads to the viewpoint of Lake Los Moscos. Then continue your route with the mini bus for the second hike to the Caesars waterfall. In this case 1 hour and 30 minutes walk approx. where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the National Park with its lookouts and waterfalls. On the return, the vehicle will continue along the valley of the river bordering Vuriloches to appreciate the gentle presence of Mount Tronador (the highest in the area with 3,554 mts.) with glaciers descending down its slopes. You will make a stop at Pampa Linda for lunch (not included) and then continue to the Black Glacier, the only Black Glacier in Patagonia, where you will have another walk to the lookout (20min approx) and enjoy the Glacier uniqueness. You will return to Bariloche arriving approx. at 7.30 pm.
4 nights pack
3 nights pack
Ushuaia
DAY 22: Buenos Aires Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to Ezeiza International Airport with the regular Hostel Shuttle Service at 8 am / 10.30 am / 1 pm / 4.40 pm.
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Price from: USD 1.703 Prices in USD:
Sleeper Bus Semi Sleeper Bus
Dorm Hostel 2.371 1.703 DBL Hostel 2.725 1.904 SGL Hostel 3.317 2.344 DBL Hotel 3.091 2.321 SGL Hotel 4.152 3.180 Validity: 1 April 2015 - 1 November 2015 Blackout:
From 1st April to 1st September 2015 due to winter season. * Optional Whales Watching Navigation (1 - 30 Nov 2015): 90 USD * Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony (1 Nov - 20 Mar 2015): 62 USD *Prices per package per person in chosen basis in USD.
Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast. - Ezeiza International Airport pickup and drop off. - Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM - 3 hours. - Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks. - Bus from Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn. Cama service. - 3 nights Accommodation in Puerto Madryn with breakfast. - Península Valdés Full Day Excursion. - Bus from Puerto Madryn to Rio Gallegos. Cama service. - Bus from Rio Gallegos to Ushuaia. Standard Service. - 3 nights Accommodation in Ushuaia at selected basis with breakfast. - Half Day Tour to National Park. - Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation. - Ushuaia Airport Drop off. - 3 nights Accommodation in Calafate at selected basis with breakfast. - Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour. - Bus round trip from El Calafate to El Chalten. - 1 night Accommodation in El Chalten, no breakfast. - Night Bus from Calafate to Bariloche. Cama Service. - 3 nights Accommodation in Bariloche at selected basis with breakfast. - Bariloche Bus Station pick up and drop off. - Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico half day Excursion - Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Navigation. - Bus from Bariloche to Buenos Aires. Cama service. Not Included: - Transfers to the Tango Show. - Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station. - Transfer in from Ezeiza in different hours than the regular timetable. - Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (aprox 10 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (aprox 22 USD per person). - Flight from Ushuaia to Calafate NOT included. - Breakfast at El Chalten not included in Dorm option. - Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park (aprox 23 USD per person). - Port Tax for Navigation (aprox 3 USD per person). - Optional excursions in Puerto Madryn. - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Tour Code AR12
DAY 1: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport with the Hostel Shuttle. Timetable from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: 9:15 am, 12 pm, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm. Check in at selected accommodation.
n a i n o g a t Full Pa e er r t u in t w n e v d A
BUE + Puerto Madryn + Ushuaia + El Calafate + El Chalten + Bariloche + BUE (20 nights)
Itinerary DAY 2: Buenos Aires Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca, colorful neighborhood that was seat of immigrants -mainly Italians- and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found. Free afternoon. DAY 3: Buenos Aires-Puerto Madryn Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Puerto Madryn by night bus. DAY 4: Puerto Madryn Arrival to Puerto Madryn. Check in at selected accommodation. Free day. DAY 5: Puerto Madryn Breakfast. 7.30 am. Península Valdés Full Day Tour: Península de Valdés is a human world-wide heritage. Throughout its extension it locks up different unique species that find in the zone a great place to develop their life. During this full day tour you will be accompanied by Naturists and Bilingual guides. The first stop will be the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where you can have fast references on fauna, flora and geology of the Peninsula. Also you will enjoy the panoramic view that the “Golfo Nuevo”, “San Jose” and the “Isla de los Pajaros” will let us observe. Another stop is the village of “Puerto Pirámide”, where depending of the month of the year, you can take a Tour to see the Whales (Optional from 1 Jun - 30 Nov), or a Nautical strollingwith Snorkeling (Optional). Continuing the gravel road, and subject to the season, the climate or
the tides, you will visit in different order or combined with other stops: “Caleta Valdés”, “Punta Cantor” and “Punta Norte” to observe Marine Elephants, Penguins and Marine Lions. The Orcinus or ill-named “Killer Whales”, can be watch from the seaside at “Punta Norte”. The best months to see them are in March and in April. Also during September in the “Caleta Valdés” (with a bit less frequency). Back to Puerto Madryn. DAY 6: Puerto Madryn Breakfast. 7.30 am. Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from the 1st of September until the 30th of March: In this Tour you will visit the most important Latin American continental “Pingüinera” or Penguin Colony (where hundred of thousands of Penguins lays their eggs in the beach). The First stop will be at “Rawson” port, in the “Union” beach to observe the “Toninas Overas” (Optional Tour). After that, you will move towards Punta Tombo, geographic feature that serves as a habitat of the “Magallanes” Penguin. There, you will have time to observe how the Gulls, “Skuas”, “Petrels”, Cormorans, Oystercatchers and Steam Ducks cohabit in the coast. Due to a big extension area, you will also observe steppe characteristic species like “Guanacos” (typical American camaelidae), “Choiques” (small ostrichs), “Maras” (big patagonian Hares) and Foxes. You will visit the small town of Gaiman, to admire its culture and the very particular architecture, also to taste a delicious piece of cake at a Welsh Tea House (optional). DAY 7: Puerto Madryn - Río Gallegos Breakfast. Check Out. In the afternoon, bus station drop off and departure to Rio Gallegos by nigh bus. (1.05 pm). DAY 8: Rio Gallegos-Ushuaia In the early morning, arrival in Rio Gallegos. Connecting bus to Ushuaia. Arrival in Ushuaia at 7.30 pm. Check in at selected accommodation.
DAY 9: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Half Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego: It is located 11 km away from the city. We will be able to appreciate lakes, lagoons and rivers within its limits, and their exit towards Beagle Channel, characteristic that makes the difference with the other national parks of our country. Departing from the Maipu Avenue towards the southwest by the national route nro. 3, we will drive out of the city passing by the slope of the Susana Mount, witness of the work of the prisoners of the old prison, where now the Southern Fuegian Railway is located. Here we will stop for this optional tour. Continuing through the valley to the deviation that take us to the Ensenada Bay, we will be able to contemplate the Redonda and Estorbo Islands and on the other coast of the Channel of Beagle, the snow-white Mountains of the Sampaio Chain (Chile). Back again on the national route #3 with the fuegian forest and its flora close to the road we will go to the Roca Lake to do a long walk by the lake coast and by the Lapataia river, originated in the lake. From this point we can see the Cóndor Hill natural border with Chile. We will go towards the other end of the Park, where finalizes the route nro. 3 at Lapataia Bay. On the way to the mentioned bay we will observe the Green Lagoon and the Black Lagoon, where turf grows slowly. Finally we will pass by the beaver dams, whose footpath will lead to Lapataia Bay. DAY 10: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation: You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice Island to see the colony of sea lions, then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then, you navigate towards the Sea Lions Island to see them lying lazy in their comfortable rocks. Fianlly, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, that was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. Return to Ushuaia. Itinerary continues in next page
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DAY 11: Ushuaia - Calafate Check out. Airport drop off. Flight from Ushuaia to Calafate NOT included in the trip. Airport pick up. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 12: Calafate Breakfast. At 7 am or 9 am depending on season, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour: People from all over the world come to this remote place in Southern Patagonia to be a witness of the Ice Age. This is one of the only moving glaciers in the planet, and a visit is not only worth, is a MUST. You start from El Calafate early in the morning to enjoy the landscape, the nature, the fauna and the wide variety of birds (trying to arrive to the glacier before everyone). Through the gateways you visit the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in different viewpoints from different altitudes. DAY 13: Calafate - El Chalten Breakfast and check out. At 8 am (depending on season), Transfer to El Chalten. Arrival at 11 am, aprox. Free day to explore and enjoy the self guided trails of the northern side of the Glaciers National Park. There you can be a witness of the beauty of Mt Fitz Roy and Mt Torre. Night at El Chalten. DAY 14: Calafate - El Chalten Free day to enjoy El Chalten, in the afternoon at 6 pm, transfer to Calafate. Night in Calafate.
DAY 15: Calafate - Bariloche Check out. At about 4 pm depending on the month, take the Night Bus heading to Bariloche. DAY 16: Bariloche Arrival to Bariloche at about 7.40 pm. Bus station pick up and check in. DAY 17: Bariloche Breakfast. At 2.30 pm, Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day excursion: The Tour starts in Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue with an amazing view of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Right at the km. 8 of the road you will find Playa Bonita, from where you can see Huemul Island. Later on, after traversing different landscapes, you will arrive at the foot of Mt. Campanario. There is a chairlift that visitors can use to get to the 1500mts of the hill. There is a tearoom on top and also a terrace where you can admire one of the most complete and beautiful views of northern Patagonia. Returning to the tour along Bustillo Avenue, the bus enters San Pedro Peninsula. At the km. 23 of Bustillo Avenue you will reach Villa Llao Llao, site of the San Eduardo Chapel, a jewel of regional architecture and place of the magnificent Llao Llao hotel. From there the route goes through the Llao Llao Peninsula. After bordering Lake Escondido at km. 33, the road passes over Narrow Bridge Creek, that separates the Moreno Lake from Nahuel Huapi Lake. At km40 you will reach the famous Panoramic Point of 945 meters
ARGENTINA high, where you can appreciate the majesty of the landscape that make up the Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula.
DAY 19: Bariloche - Buenos Aires BBreakfast.Check out. In the afternoon, Bus Station drop off, departure to Buenos Aires by night bus. DAY 20: Buenos Aires Arrival to Buenos Aires in the afternoon. Check In. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango Show with dinner in La Ventana: In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic “conventillo” is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. LA VENTANA is a trip to older times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, shared with the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers.
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DAY 18: Bariloche Breakfast. Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion: The traditional excursion of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo and after an hour navigation, arriving at Quetrihue Peninsula, where you will admire the magnificence of the only Arrayanes forest in the world. Walking through a decked path you will gaze at centennial trees. From a botanical point of view, the Arrayan is a plant classified as a bush which only grows like a tree in this area. It has a cinnamon color with a thin bark which upon coming off, leaves white spots which give this tree its unique look. Then you set sail to Victoria Island on a 40 min trip, arriving at Puerto Anchorena. There you will be able to visit a coniferous nursery, walking through paths and natural viewpoints where you will be able to admire the magnificent beauty of the place. One of the paths leads us to Playa del Toro, where cave paintings can be seen, and visit a volcanic sand beach. Along this walk your National Park guides will show you and inform you every detail related to this excursion.
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DAY 21: Buenos Aires. End of trip Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to Ezeiza International Airport with the regular Hostel Shuttle Service at 8 am / 10.30 am / 1 pm / 4.40 pm.
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n a i n o g a t a P Andean Adventure Bariloche + El Chalten + El Calafate & Torres del Paine + Ushuaia (12 nights)
Itinerary
DAY 1: Bariloche Arrival in Bariloche on EVEN days only. Airport or Bus Station Pick up. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. DAY 2: Bariloche Breakfast. At 2.30 pm, Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day excursion: The Tour starts in Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue with an amazing view of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Right at the km. 8 of the road you will find Playa Bonita, from where you can see Huemul Island. Later on, after traversing different landscapes, you will arrive at the foot of Mt. Campanario. There is a chairlift that visitors can use to get to the 1500 mts of the hill. There is a tearoom on top and also a terrace where you can admire one of the most complete and beautiful views of northern Patagonia. Returning to the tour along Bustillo Avenue, the bus enters San Pedro Peninsula. At the km. 23 of Bustillo Avenue you will reach Villa Llao Llao, site of the San Eduardo Chapel, a jewel of regional architecture and place of the magnificent Llao Llao hotel. From there the route goes through the Llao Llao Peninsula. After bordering Lake Escondido at km. 33, the road passes over Narrow Bridge Creek, that separates the Moreno Lake from Nahuel Huapi Lake. At km40 you will reach the famous Panoramic Point of 945 meters high, where you can appreciate the majesty of the landscape that make up the Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. DAY 3: Bariloche Breakfast. Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion: (on request or depending on weather conditions) The Tronador Multitrek excursion starts from Bariloche at 9 am approx. heading south along route 40 through lakes Gutierrez and Mascardi and then to enter the southern part of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. The first stop is the path that leads to the Laguna Los Moscos where you will do hike for approx 1hr. You will pass by a road of incredible vegetation that leads to the viewpoint of Lake Los Moscos. Then continue your route with the mini bus for the second hike to the Caesars waterfall. In this case 1 hour and 30 minutes walk approx. where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the National Park with its lookouts and waterfalls. On the return, the vehicle will continue along the valley of the river bordering Vuriloches to appreciate the gentle presence of Mount Tronador (the highest in the area with 3,554 mts.) with glaciers descending down
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its slopes. You will make a stop at Pampa Linda for lunch (not included) and then continue to the Black Glacier, the only Black Glacier in Patagonia, where you will have another walk to the lookout (20 min approx) and enjoy the Glacier uniqueness. You will return to Bariloche arriving approx. at 7.30 pm. Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion: The traditional excursion of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo and after an hour navigation, arriving at Quetrihue Peninsula, where you will admire the magnificence of the only Arrayanes forest in the world. Walking through a decked path you will gaze at centennial trees. From a botanical point of view, the Arrayan is a plant classified as a bush which only grows like a tree in this area. It has a cinnamon color with a thin bark which upon coming off, leaves white spots which give this tree its unique look. Then you set sail to Victoria Island on a 40 min trip, arriving at Puerto Anchorena. There you will be able to visit a coniferous nursery, walking through paths and natural viewpoints where you will be able to admire the magnificent beauty of the place. One of the paths leads us to Playa del Toro, where cave paintings can be seen, and visit a volcanic sand beach. Along this walk your National Park guides will show you and inform you every detail related to this excursion. DAY 4: Bariloche-Perito Moreno Check out. At 6:45 am, departure to Perito Moreno village on ODD days. In the evening, arrival in Perito Moreno. Accomodation in shared dorm room only. DAY 5: Perito Moreno-El Chalten In the morning departure to El Chalten. Arrival in El Chalten. Accomodation in shared room. DAY 6: El Chalten-Calafate Free day to trek the beautiful paths of Los Glaciares National Park and to take pictures of Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. In the afternoon, at 6 pm, departure to El Calafate. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 7: Calafate Breakfast. At 7 am or 9 am depending on season, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour: People from all over the world come to this remote place in
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Dorm Hostel 1.309 DBL Hostel 1.472 SGL Hostel 2.017 DBL Budget Hotel 1.919 SGL Budget Hotel 2.787 Validity: 1 january 2015 - 31 December 2015
Southern Patagonia to be a witness of the Ice Age. This is one of the only moving glaciers in the planet, and a visit is not only worth, is a MUST. You start from El Calafate early in the morning to enjoy the landscape, the nature, the fauna and the wide variety of birds (trying to arrive to the glacier before everyone). Through the gateways you visit the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in different viewpoints from different altitudes. DAY 8: Calafate Breakfast. 5.30 am, Torres del Paine Full Day Tour: The tour starts from El Calafate. You will reach the border between Argentina and Chile at 10:00 hs. and make the customs procedures. Then you make a stop in “Cerro Castillo” town. At 11:00 hs. you go on to the “Lago Sarmiento”, where you stay there for a while to take photographs and to enjoy the amazing landscape. You arrive to “Laguna Amarga” and pay the entrance to the “Torres del Paine National Park” (not included). You go to the “Nordenskjol Lake”, from where you are going to admire the imposing sight to the “Cuernos del Paine”. Once you arrive to “Pudeto” you visit the “Salto Grande waterfall” where you do a trek. At 17:00 hs. you leave the National Park and make 3 new stops at beautiful viewpoints where you can appreciate the “Paine Range”. You arrive to Castillo Hill at 18:00 and come back to Calafate. DAY 9: Calafate Free day to enjoy El Calafate, or to take optional tours. DAY 10: Calafate-Rio Gallegos-Ushuaia Check out 2 am. At 3 am, departure to Rio Gallegos, connecting another bus to Ushuaia at 8.30 - 9 am. Arrival in Ushuaia in the night. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 11: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Full Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego with trekking and Canoe at Lapataia River: Get ready to row in canoes and walk along thousand-year-old paths in the only Argentine National Park that combines sea, mountains and forests. Everything right there in front of your eyes. The list is truly moving: Lapataia Bay, the coast of the Beagle Channel, the most incredible flora and fauna with red foxes, woodpeckers, steamer ducks, condors, eagles, beaver dams and peat bogs, all rubbing shoulders
Blackout: From 1st April to 1st November 2015 due to winter season. Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Bariloche at selected basis with breakfast. - Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico half day Excursion. - Tronador Multitrek Excursion OR Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Navigation. - Bus from Bariloche to Perito Moreno. Standard Service. - 1 night Accommodation in Perito Moreno in Dorm Room. - Bus from Perito Moreno to El Chalten. Standard Service. - 1 night Accommodation in El Chalten in Dorm Room. - Bus from El Chalten to Calafate. Standard Service. - 4 nights Accommodation in Calafate at selected basis with breakfast. - Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour. - Torres del Paine Full Day Tour. - Bus from Calafate to Rio Gallegos. Standard Service. - Bus from Rio Gallegos to Ushuaia. Standard Service. - 3 nights Accommodation in Ushuaia at selected basis with breakfast. - Ushuaia Airport drop off. - Full Day Tour to National Park with trekking and canoe, with lunch included. - Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation. Not Included: - Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (approx 22 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (approx 38 USD per person). - Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park (approx 23 USD per person). - Port Tax for Navigation (approx 3 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.
Tour Code AR11
in the most spectacular setting. After the trekking, and after having had a repairing lunch, you have the chance to row in a duckie along the beautiful internal rivers of the park. Walking and rowing, you get right into this beautiful region and you experience it right up close. By combining any of these activities, you can see for yourself the imposing variety and quantity of animal species, plants and landscapes. Back to Ushuaia at about 6 pm. DAY 12: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation: You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice island to see the colony of sea lions, then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then, you navigate towards the Sea Lions Island to see them lying lazy in their comfortable rocks. Fianlly, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, that was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. Return to Ushuaia. DAY 13: Ushuaia Breakfast. Check out and Airport Drop Off.
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DAY 1: Bariloche Arrival in Bariloche. Airport or Bus Station Pick up. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. DAY 2: Bariloche Breakfast. At 2.30 pm, Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day excursion: The Tour starts in Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue with an amazing view of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Right at the km. 8 of the road you will find Playa Bonita, from where you can see Huemul Island. Later on, after traversing different landscapes, you will arrive at the foot of Mt. Campanario. There is a chairlift that visitors can use to get to the 1500mts of the hill. There is a tearoom on top and also a terrace where you can admire one of the most complete and beautiful views of northern Patagonia. Returning to the tour along Bustillo Avenue, the bus enters San Pedro Peninsula. At the km. 23 of Bustillo Avenue you will reach Villa Llao Llao, site of the San Eduardo Chapel, a jewel of regional architecture and place of the magnificent Llao Llao hotel. From there the route goes through the Llao Llao Peninsula. After bordering Lake Escondido at km. 33, the road passes over Narrow Bridge Creek, that separates the Moreno Lake from Nahuel Huapi Lake. At km40 you will reach the famous Panoramic Point of 945 meters high, where you can appreciate the majesty of the landscape that make up the Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. DAY 3: Bariloche Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest Boat Excursion. The traditional excursion of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo and after an hour navigation, arriving at Quetrihue Peninsula, where you will admire the magnificence of the only Arrayanes forest in the world. Walking through a decked path you will gaze at centennial trees. From a botanical point of view, the Arrayan is a plant classified as a bush which only grows like a tree in this area. It has a cinnamon color with a thin bark which upon coming off, leaves white spots which give this tree its unique look. Then you set sail to Victoria Island on a 40 min trip, arriving at Puerto Anchorena. There you will be able to visit a coniferous nursery, walking
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through paths and natural viewpoints where you will be able to admire the magnificent beauty of the place. One of the paths leads us to Playa del Toro, where cave paintings can be seen, and visit a volcanic sand beach. Along this walk your National Park guides will show you and inform you every detail related to this excursion. DAY 4: Bariloche - Calafate Check out. Bus Station drop off. At 9 am (times may change depending on the month) departure to El Calafate. Night Bus. DAY 5: Calafate Arrival to Calafate at about 1.15 PM. Accommodation. Free day afternoon to relax from the long bus ride. DAY 6: Calafate Breakfast. At 7 am or 9 am depending on season, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour: People from all over the world come to this remote place in Southern Patagonia to be a witness of the Ice Age. This is one of the only moving glaciers in the planet, and a visit is not only worth, is a MUST. You start from El Calafate early in the morning to enjoy the landscape, the nature, the fauna and the wide variety of birds (trying to arrive to the glacier before everyone). Through the gateways you visit the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in different viewpoints from different altitudes. DAY 7: Calafate Breakfast and check out. At 8 am (depending on season), Transfer to El Chalten. Arrival at 11 am, aprox. Free day to explore and enjoy the self guided trails of the northern side of the Glaciers National Park. There you can be a witness of the beauty of Mt Fitz Roy and Mt Torre. Night at El Chalten. DAY 8: El Chalten - Calafate Free day to enjoy El Chalten, in the afternoon at 6 pm, transfer to Calafate. Night in Calafate. DAY 9: Calafate - Ushuaia Check out. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Ushuaia, not included in the tour. Arrival in Ushuaia. Airport pick up and check in at
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Blackout: From 1st April to 1st November 2015 due to winter season.
Bariloche + El Chalten + El Calafate + Ushuaia (11 nights)
Itinerary
Semi Sleeper Bus
Dorm Hostel 821 DBL Hostel 922 SGL Hostel 1.250 DBL Hotel 1.236 SGL Hotel 1.777 Validity: 1 April 2015 - 1 November 2015
selected accommodation. DAY 10: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Half Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego: It is located 11 km away from the city. We will be able to appreciate lakes, lagoons and rivers within its limits, and their exit towards Beagle Channel, characteristic that makes the difference with the other national parks of our country. Departing from the Maipu Avenue towards the southwest by the national route nro. 3, we will drive out of the city passing by the slope of the Susana Mount, witness of the work of the prisoners of the old prison, where now the Southern Fuegian Railway is located. Here we will stop for this optional tour. Continuing through the valley to the deviation that take us to the Ensenada Bay, we will be able to contemplate the Redonda and Estorbo Islands and on the other coast of the Channel of Beagle, the snow-white Mountains of the Sampaio Chain (Chile). Back again on the national route #3 with the fuegian forest and its flora close to the road we will go to the Roca Lake to do a long walk by the lake coast and by the Lapataia river, originated in the lake. From this point we can see the Cóndor Hill natural border with Chile. We will go towards the other end of the Park, where finalizes the route nro. 3 at Lapataia Bay. On the way to the mentioned bay we will observe the Green Lagoon and the Black Lagoon, where turf grows slowly. Finally we will pass by the beaver dams, whose footpath will lead to Lapataia Bay.
Included: - 3 nights Accommodation in Bariloche at selected basis with breakfast. - Bariloche Airport or Bus Station pickup and Bus Station drop off. - Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico half day Excursion. - Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Navigation. - Night Bus from Bariloche to Calafate. Cama Service. - 1 night Accommodation in El Chalten, no breakfast. - Round trip Bus from Calafate to El Chalten. - 3 nights Accommodation in Calafate at selected basis with breakfast. - Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour. - Calafate airport drop off. - 3 nights Accommodation in Ushuaia at selected basis with breakfast. - Ushuaia Airport pick up and drop off. - Half Day Tour to National Park. - Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation. Not Included: - Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (aprox 22 USD per person). - Flight Calafate - Ushuaia NOT included. - Breakfast at El Chalten not included in Dorm option. - Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park (aprox 23 USD per person). - Port Tax for Navigation (aprox 3 USD per person). - Meals not specified in itinerary. - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room. Tour Code AR11
DAY 11: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation: You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice island to see the colony of sea lions, then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then, you navigate towards the Sea Lions Island to see them and also fur seals. Fianlly, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, which was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. Return to Ushuaia. DAY 12: Ushuaia. End of trip Breakfast. Check out and Airport Drop Off.
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El Calafate + Torres del Paine + Ushuaia (7 nights)
Itinerary
Validity: 1 january 2015 - 31 December 2015 *Prices per person per tour * Itinerary can be done viceversa.
Blackout: From 1st April to 1st September 2015 due to winter season. Included: - El Calafate Airport Pick Up - 4 nights Accommodation in Calafate at selected basis with breakfast. - Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour - Torres del Paine Full Day Tour. - Bus from El Calafate to Ushuaia via Rio Gallegos OR. - Flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia - 3 nights Accommodation in Ushuaia at selected basis with breakfast. - Ushuaia Airport drop off. - Full Day Tour to National Park with trekking and canoe, with lunch included. - Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation. Not Included: - Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (aprox 22 USD per person) - Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (aprox 38 USD per person) - Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park (aprox 23 USD per person) - Port Tax for Navigation (aprox 3 USD per person) - Meals not specified in itinerary - Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room Tour Code AR13
DAY 1: El Calafate Arrival to El Calafate. Airport Pick up. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 2: Calafate Breakfast. At 7 am or 9 am depending on season, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour: People from all over the world come to this remote place in Southern Patagonia to be a witness of the Ice Age. This is one of the only moving glaciers in the planet, and a visit is not only worth, is a MUST. You start from El Calafate early in the morning to enjoy the landscape, the nature, the fauna and the wide variety of birds (trying to arrive to the glacier before everyone). Through the gateways you visit the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in different viewpoints from different altitudes. DAY 3: Calafate and Torres del Paine Breakfast. 5.30 am, Torres del Paine Full Day Tour: The tour starts from El Calafate. You will reach the border between Argentina and Chile at 10:00 hs. and make the customs procedures. Then you make a stop in “Cerro Castillo” town. At 11:00 am you go on to the “Lago Sarmiento”, where you stay there for a while to take photographs and to enjoy the amazing landscape.
3 nights pack
Ushuaia
ºDAY 5: Calafate-Rio Gallegos-Ushuaia Check out 2 am. At 3 am, departure to Rio Gallegos, connecting another bus to Ushuaia at 8.30 - 9 am. Arrival in Ushuaia in the night. Check in at selected accommodation. DAY 6: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Full Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego with trekking and Canoe at Lapataia River: Get ready to row in canoes and walk along thousand-year-old paths in the only Argentine National Park that combines sea, mountains and forests. Everything right there in front of your eyes. The list is truly moving: Lapataia Bay, the coast of the Beagle Channel, the most incredible flora and fauna with red foxes, woodpeckers, steamer ducks, condors, eagles, beaver dams and peat bogs, all rubbing shoulders in the most spectacular setting. After the trekking, and after having had a repairing lunch, you have the chance to row in a duckie along the beautiful internal rivers of the park. Walking and rowing, you get right into this beautiful region and you experience it right up close. By combining any of these activities, you can see for yourself the imposing variety and quantity of animal species, plants and landscapes. Back to Ushuaia at about 6 pm.
You arrive to “Laguna Amarga” and pay the entrance to the “Torres del Paine National Park” (not included). You go to the “Nordenskjol Lake”, from where you are going to admire the imposing sight to the “Cuernos del Paine”. Once you arrive to “Pudeto” you visit the “Salto Grande waterfall” where you do an hours´ trek. At 5 pm you leave the National Park and make 3 new stops at beautiful viewpoints where you can appreciate the “Paine Range”. You arrive to Castillo Hill at 6 pm and come back to Calafate arriving approximately at 10.30 pm
DAY 7: Ushuaia Breakfast. 9 am, Sea Lion Colony Half Day Navigation: You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice island to see the colony of sea lions, then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then, you navigate towards the Sea Lions Island to see them lying lazy in their comfortable rocks. Fianlly, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, that was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. Return to Ushuaia.
DAY 4: Calafate Free day to enjoy El Calafate, or to take optional tours.
DAY 8: Ushuaia Breakfast. Check out and Airport Drop Off
Accommodation alternatives: * Calafate Marcopolo Inn: Los Lagos 82 El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina Tel: +54 (2902) 49 3899
Marcopolo Suites: Avenida Jorge Newbery 439 El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina Tel: +54 (02902) 49 2991
Ushuaia Los Cormoranes Hostel Kamshem 788 - Ushuaia Tierra del Fuego Tel: +54 (02901) 423 459/434 305
Hotel Las Lengas Avenida San Martín 1446 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Tel: +54 (02901) 435 862
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Argentina Hostel Pass
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Our Argentina Hostel Pass is a prepaid accommodation pass enabling you to stay at any of the affiliated hostels in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Keep you options open with this flexible Hostel Pass. This hostel pass has been created especially for independent travelers - Argentina at your own pace! Whether you are using flights, buses or car rental, this pass is the perfect addition to your Argentine Adventure. Check at the list of hostels to choose your next destination.
Price from: USD 90 • 5 nights: 90 USD -Bonus 1: FREE Regular Transfer Service from Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport to Buenos Aires Hostels • 7 nights: 126 USD -Bonus 1: FREE Regular Transfer Service from Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport to Buenos Aires Hostels -Bonus 2: the 3rd night in HS Florida, HS Obelisco, HS Palermo in Buenos Aires or HS Mendoza is FREE • 10 nights: 180 USD -Bonus 1: FREE Regular Transfer Service from Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport to Buenos Aires Hostels -Bonus 2: the 3rd night in HS Florida, HS Obelisco, HS Palermo in Buenos Aires or HS Mendoza is FREE -Bonus 3: FREE Buenos Aires City Tour
Conditions of Use Inclusions - Pre paid Dorm accommodation - Breakfast in all hostels (with exception of Rancho Grande Hostel at El Chalten) Not Included - Travel Departure Days - Daily Departure Time - Check in varies at all hostels (usually from 2pm onwards) First Night Booking: - Contact HI Travel Argentina at least 7 days in advance of the 1st booking and get the voucher through them Rest of Bookings: - After the first night is booked, customer has to contact HI Travel Argentina for the following bookings and get the voucher by email, 72 hs in advance. Contact details: receptivoba@hitravel.com.ar / guardia@hitravel.com.ar Tel: (+54)-11-4511-8723 Cel: (+54-9)11-15-3299-6278. - If customer can´t print the voucher he/she can ask to be accepted voucherless by the hostel. Talk to HI Travel to arrange documentation. Duration - 5, 7, 10 nights - Pass valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Transfer Information - Regular Transfer Service from Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport to Buenos Aires Hostels is INCLUDED. Only this Timetables EZE - BUE: 9.10 am / 12.00 pm / 2.45 pm / 6.10 pm. Book transfer in shuttle bus when booking the night in Buenos Aires. Fares valid until: - 31-Dec-15
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More Information - Passengers must contact HI Travel Argentina at least 72 hours prior to arrival to hostel to book the nights (first night, 7 days) - Nights confirmations always subject to availability and compulsory to be made at least 72 hours in advance. HI Travel can offer alternative if desired hostel is unavailable. - Argentina Hostel Pass nights may not be valid over peak or holiday periods (ie Christmas, NYE, Special events, Rugby Championship, Easter Holidays, Festivals, etc) - you will need to check with HI Travel Argentina prior to booking. - Pass valid for 12 months from date of purchase - Once you have arranged your first night accommodation you must also contact HI Travel Argentina to book the following nights in order for the vouchers to be sent to you. - A maximum of 2 nights of the Hostel Pass can be booked outside Argentina in the 5 nigts pass, a maximum of 3 nights can be booked outside Argentina in the 7 nights pass, a maximum of 4 nights can be booked outside Argentina in the 10 nights pass. - Maximum of 2 nights per hostel may be used (additional nights may be accepted subject to hostel discretion / check with HI Travel at time of booking) - Pass valid for Dorm accommodation. Customer may pay directly to upgrade to a private room. - Unused nights are non-refundable - Non-transferable - Pass must be used within 12 months of booking Important note: You must arrange your first hostel night at least 7 days in advance. Please contact HI Travel Argentina: receptivoba@hitravel.com.ar / guardia@hitravel.com.ar. Tel: (+54)-11-4511-8723 - Cel: (+54-9)11-15-3299-6278
Hostel Suites Florida (6, 8 beds Dorm - Ensuite) Hostel Suites Obelisco (6, 8 beds Dorm) Hostel Suites Palermo (6, 8 beds Dorm)
Iguazu Falls Hostel Inn Iguazu (6, 8 beds Dorm) Marcopolo Inn Iguazu (6, 7 beds Dorm - Ensuite)
Salta Backpackers Home (6, 8 beds Dorm) Backpackers Suite (6, 8 beds Dorm)
Mendoza Hostel Suites Mendoza (4, 5, 10 beds Dorm - Ensuite)
Malargue Eco Hostel Malargue (6, 8 beds Dorm)
Bariloche Marcopolo Inn (4, 6 beds Dorm – Ensuite) Hostel Inn ( Tango Inn Downtown (4, 6, 8 beds Dorm - Ensuite) Tango Inn Soho (4, 5 beds Dorm – Ensuite)
Villa La Angostura Hostel La Angostura (5 beds Dorm – Ensuite)
El Calafate Calafate Hostel (4, 6 beds Dorm)
El Chalten Rancho Grande Hostel (4 beds Dorm – no breakfast included)
Ushuaia Los Cormoranes (8 beds Dorm)
Rosario La casona de Don Jaime 2 (8 beds Dorm)
CHILE Santiago Hostelling International Cienfuegos (4, 6 beds Dorm)
URUGUAY Colonia El Viajero Hostel (4, 6, 8 beds Dorm)
Montevideo El Viajero Hostel (4, 6, 8 beds Dorm)
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Accommodation Buenos Aires Hostel Suites Florida Florida 328 - Buenos Aires - Argentina. Tel: (011) 4325-0969 Liberty Hotel 3* Av Corrientes 632.Buenos Aires. Argentina (011) 5279-0000
Puerto Iguazú Hostel Inn Iguazu Ruta 12 Km 5 Puerto Iguazu, Misiones - Argentina +54 3757 421823 // 420156 Hotel Marcopolo Suites Ruta 12 Km 3,5. Puerto Iguazu - Misiones - Argentina (+54) 3757 422 440 / 425 646
Salta Hostel Backpackers Suites Urquiza 1045. Salta - Argentina (0387) 4318944 Hotel del Vino Ameghino 555. Salta - Argentina (0)387 432 0092
Mendoza Hostel Suites Mendoza Patricias Mendocinas 1532. Mendoza - Argentina Tel: +54-(0261)-4237018 Hotel Cordón del Plata 9 de Julio 1543 Mendoza - Argentina Tel: +54 (0261)-4230250
Bariloche Marcopolo Inn Bariloche Salta 422 . Bariloche - Argentina Tel: +54 294 4423102 // 4400105 Club Hotel Tango Inn San Martín 457. Bariloche - Argentina Tel: +54 (294) 442-4628
Contracting Conditions Calafate
Marcopolo Inn Los Lagos 82 El Calafate, Santa Cruz - Argentina P: +54 2902 493899 Marcopolo Suites Avenida Jorge Newbery 439 El Calafate, Santa Cruz Tel: +54 (02902) 49 2991
Ushuaia Los Cormoranes Hostel Kamshem 788 - Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego Tel. (02901) 423459/434305 Hotel Las Lengas Avenida San Martín 1446 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Tel: (02901) 435 862
Puerto Madryn Hostel HI Patagonia Av Julio Argentino Roca 1040 Puerto Madryn - Chubut, Argentina Tel: 0280 445-0155 Hotel Playa Av Julio Argentino Roca 187 Puerto Madryn - Chubut, Argentina Tel: 02965 45-1446
Santiago de Chile Hostelling International Santiago (Hostel Cienfuegos) Calle Cienfuegos, 151. Barrio Brasil. Santiago de Chile Telephone: +56 (0) 2671 8532 Hotel Diego de Velazquez 3* Calle Guardia Vieja 150. Barrio Providencia Santiago de Chile +56 (0)22344400 Hotels and Hostels can be changed for operational reasons, if needed, respecting the quality of the tour.
Prices include: All the services specified in each offered and hired package, plus accommodation at the selected hostels/hotels (or similar). The prices do NOT include: Airport taxes, entrance to national or local parks, none specified food and beverages. No extras included, such as: laundry service, telephone calls, beverages and food on the road (except for explicitly detailed in the itinerary). Visa expenses when necessary. Excursions and/or optional visits. Luggage excess, stopovers and/or additional expenses produced by cancelled/reschedule/delayed flights, or other means of transportation, by unexpected reasons and/or regardless of your will. Cover of loss, robbery and/or partial damages of the luggage. Any another service that is not specifically detailed in the general conditions of each contract. Hostel/hostel Day: Although there can be some variations according to the destination, the right to check in begins at 2PM the day of arrival, while checking out at 11AM. Full night stay could be charged if check out time is exceeded: please notify in advance at reception if you want to extend your stay. Responsibilities: Proyectos Turísticos S.A. – HI Travel - Hostel Travel Leg: EVT 12.903), hereinafter referred to as “Organizer”, who acts in representation of services providers, explicitly declares that works only as a link between travelers and the representative companies (transportation, hotels, restaurants, guides, etc.); therefore declines to accept any possible responsibility for deficiency in any of the offered services, as well for any damage, injury, accident, strike, illnesses, robberies, delays/anticipations or reschedule trips, as many other irregularities that could occur during the execution of services, including luggage or other objects loss and deterioration. Service alterations: The Organizer reserves the right to modify the itinerary if it provides a better service, or if the circumstances oblige thus. Similarly, the Organizer reserves the right to ANNUL any Tour for reasons of greater force (the Organizer should communicate such circumstances directly to clients or the hired agency, who requested the reservation 7 days ahead). The Organizer declines all guarantees, reimbursement and all responsibility for inconveniences or damages inherent to the use of offered services, if the trip is prolonged beyond fixed schedules because of any circumstance of greater force, or if the client does not use any of the previously hired services. All prices are subject to modification without previous notice. Times of transportation: the departure times of transportation stated in the tours and itineraries can change due to third companie´s chioce or due to seasonal changes. Reservations and payment methods: Reservations will be accepted only when properly given Name, Surname, ID type and number, Nationality and Date of Birth; and it will have validity only after
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