2017 Argentina Tour
Buenos Aires, Salta, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate and Ushuaia Purmamarca, Humahuaca Canyon, Argentina
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA Republica Argentina, is a federal republic located in southeastern South America. Sharing the bulk of the Southern Cone with its neighbour Chile, it is bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north; Brazil to the northeast; Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east; Chile to the west and the Drake Passage to the south. With a mainland area of 2,780,400 km2 (1,073,500 sq mi),[B] Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, the second-largest in Latin America, and the largest Spanish-speaking one. Argentina claims sovereignty over part of Antarctica, the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas), South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The country is subdivided into twenty-three provinces (Spanish: provincias, singular provincia) and one autonomous city (ciudad autรณnoma), Buenos Aires, which is the federal capital of the nation (Spanish: Capital Federal) as decided by Congress. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. The name "Argentina" is derived from Latin argentum ("silver", plata in Spanish), a noun associated with the silver mountains legend, widespread among the first European explorers of the La Plata Basin
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top destinations SALTA
IGUAZU FALLS
NORTHWEST LITORAL MENDOZA
WINE COUNTRY
BUENOS AIRES
PAMPAS
PUERTO MADRYN
BARILOCHE
PATAGONIA
EL CALAFATE
USHUAIA
VISITING ARGENTINA did you know?
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Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, and the second after Brazil in South America. It´s one of the most varied landscapes in the world, with big cities (Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Rosario), Patagonian Steppe with glaciers, mountains, forests and lakes in the south; subtropical rainforests in the northeast; colourful dry areas in the northwest, and the flat plains of the Pampas in the centre
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tipping Taxis: Round Up Restaurants: 10% Tour Guides: 10-15% Porterage: 2 pesos per bag
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when to go Buenos Aires, Iguazu and Mendoza, all the year. Patagonia, better from September to April Northwest, from May to September 9
top destinations SALTA
IGUAZU FALLS
NORTHWEST LITORAL MENDOZA
WINE COUNTRY
BUENOS AIRES
PAMPAS
PUERTO MADRYN
BARILOCHE
PATAGONIA
EL CALAFATE
USHUAIA
VISITING ARGENTINA tipical meals
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Tipical “Asado” or barbecue is may be the most tipical meal in Argentina. But in some areas you will find “Empanadas”, “Tamales”, “Locro”. In Patagonia, an exquisite “Cordero Patagonico”, (roasted lamb). The “Dulce de Leche” is the favourite sweet, and of course the Malbec Wine, and the local “Mate” are the preferred drinks.
Spanish is the official language, but english is widely speaked in hotels and some restaurants
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tango Local dance and music is the Tango. A famous rhythm, that can be enjoyed in Buenos Aires. There are many shows in the city. The argentinean icon of the Tango is Carlos Gardel
documents Check if VISA if is required to enter to Argentina. US, Australian and Canadian citizens have to pay a reciprocity fee before arrival (payment in internet)
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Local currency is the Peso. You can exchange it in airports, and local “Casas de Cambio”. US Dollars and credit cards like American Express, Visa and Master Card are widely accepted.
Argentina offers many places to be visited, but would like to suggest three: Buenos Aires the capital city, rich in culture, music, gastronomy, museums, etc. Do not forget to drink a malbec and taste the argentinean “Bife de Chorizo”; and two natural places, unique in the world: Iguazu Falls, one of the new-7 wonders of Nature by Unesco, and the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia. In the next page, we 11 show some of our most suggested tours in Argentina
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Weather in Argentina Please find useful information about the weather in each destination WEATHER IN BUENOS AIRES AREA Summer (middle december to middle march) hot weather during the day, very hot at noon and in the early afternoon; balmy nights.
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WEATHER IN SALTA & NORTHWEST Summer (middle dec to middle march) hot at noon and in the early afternoon time ; mornings and pleasant evenings ; nice cool nights
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VISITING ARGENTINA WEATHER IN EL CALAFATE & GLACIERS AREA Summer (middle december to middle march) cool days , cold nights. Autumn (middle march to middle june) Moderate cold weather during the day , very cold nights . Winter (middle June to middle September) Very cold weather, with intense cold at night (minimum average temperature below 0 ° C ) . Spring (middle September to middle December) Moderate cold weather during the day , very cold nights .
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - BUENOS AIRES
Arrival to Ezeiza International Airport, called Ministro Pistarini around 9.05 am by AF228 from Paris. Our guide will be waiting for us to meet the group and transfer to the Hotel Scala Buenos Aires, a 4-star hotel centrally located over 9 de Julio Avenue. Check in procedure. After check in, the guide will start the guided visit of Buenos Aires City. We will show you “The Queen of the River Plate”. These are some of the most emblematic points of interest in the city. 9 de Julio Avenue –Colon Theatre – The obelisk – Diagonal RoqueSaenz Peña Avenue – Plaza de Mayo: here we make a stop and visit Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral – visit to San Telmo town, Parque Lezama – La Boca: guided tour around Caminito and craft fair, here you will have free time to take photographs. Trip around La Boca Port – Puerto Madero and Retiro towns. Palermo town. Bosques de Palermo [Palermo woods] (Galileo Galilei Planetarium) Monument of the Constitution and the Four Argentinian Regions – Recoleta town (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes [National Museum of Fine Arts] Nuestra Señora del Pilar Church, Recoleta Cemetery) During the tour, we will have free time for lunch which is included in a good restaurant located in Puerto Madero dockside area. After visit and lunch, transfer back to the hotel and free time.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - BUENOS AIRES
After breakfast, our guide will meet us to start the visit to the North Area of Buenos Aires with the residential areas and Tigre. It´s an unforgettable trip around the famous delta of Parana River and Buenos Aires north area. Boat navigation included throught the Delta del Tigre, between small islands.
Trip: Libertador Avenue – Costanera Norte Avenue (view of Fishermen’s Club and Jorge Newbery Airport). Ciudad Universitaria- River Plate Stadium – General Paz Avenue – Tour around Libertador Avenue and San Isidro town: here we make a stop and you will have free time to take photographs – Transportation by bus to Tigre city. Fluvial Station: here we board a boat which makes a tour around the first group of islands from the famous delta of Parana River (1 hour duration approximately.) Lunch is included in local restaurant. Afternoon at leisure. Return to the hotel for free time. Then, our guide will pick us up, to enjoy one of the most incredible shows in Buenos Aires. A dinner Tango Show in La Ventana. Return to the hotel after the show to rest. Overnight.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - BUENOS AIRES - SALTA
After breakfast, free time until transfer to airport to take flight to Salta. Arrival in Salta: meet, greet, assist and transfer to our hotel Amerian for check-in Free time for lunch. Then, in the afternoon, we will start a city tour to visit the best of Salta City. Salta is called “La Linda” which means, the beautiful, because it´s one of the most beautiful cities in Argentina. This city, will give you a chance to explore the nice colonial architecture and learn a bit more about history and rich culture. Discover Salta’s highlights on this Salta guided city tour! This half-day Salta city tour starts with a walk along the charming urban sidewalks taking you to some of Salta’s must-see landmarks. In the heart of Salta you will enjoy watching the extraordinary pink Cathedral built in 1855. Be ready with your camera, as it´s one of the symbols of the city. Another stop to enjoy the Cultural Centre America and a Historical Museum of the North with its exhibitions of sacred art. Another symbol in the city are San Francisco Church and the ceremonious monument of General Martin Miguel de Güemes. After the walk, we will ascent to San Bernardo Hill (Cerro San Bernardo) where you will enjoy the unique panoramic view over Salta city and surroundings before continuing with a visit to the impressive Battle of Salta Monument in Salta’s 20 de Febrero Park. Overnight
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 - SALTA
After breakfast, we will be ready to start a wonderful full day excursion to Humahuaca Canyon, via Purmamarca, Tilcara with the archeological museum and ancient Indian site Pucara Trip: First, we have a 2-hour drive to the 95-mile-long (155-km) valley of Quebrada de Humahuaca. Through your guide’s commentary, learn about how the Incas once used this gorge as a caravan road and later as a commercial route during the colonial period. Arrive in Purmamarca to see Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors Hill,) a large natural formation looming over the town. Stroll through the streets
of the small village, visiting the cacti-covered church and perusing handicrafts at the local market. Continue toward Tilcara, where you will visit the archaeological museum and the town square. First, stop at a scenic viewpoint on the way into town to see some pre-Incan ruins. Pass through Huacalera, admire the colorful La Pollera de la Coya, and see paintings dating from the 1600s in Uquía. Stop in Humahuaca, the most densely populated city in the area, for a stroll midday. See the Monument of Independence, the local cathedral, and admire paintings from the Cuzco School. Enjoy lunch. Heading back toward Salta, you’ll pass La Paleta del Pintor (Painter’s Palette) and stop in San Salvador de Jujuy. Visit the town’s cathedral and the French Baroque–style Flag’s Hall before moving on to the Government House. Continue south on winding Route 9, which provides stunning views of local vegetation, the Santa Laura Pass, Campo Alegre and Vaqueros. Arrive back in Salta after your day-long adventure for hotel drop-off. Overnight in Hotel Amerian Salta
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - SALTA
After breakfast, we will start at approximately 7:30am. Then, make your way to the Lerma Valley, traveling until you pass through El Carril. Once you pass through El Carril, you will continue on to Chicoana. Then, enter the Quebrada de los Laureles, also known as The Laurel’s Gorge. Next, head to the Quebrada de Escoipe, the Escoipe Gorge.
Finally, arrive at the Maray entering The Bishop’s Cliff road and travel its abundant curves, enjoying a panoramic view of the Enchanted Valley along the way. Once you reach Piedra del Molino, The Mill’s Stone, you will have reached 3384 meters above sea level. Later, Los Candones National Park will be crossed by the straight line of Tin Tin, the ancient road built by Incas. Arrive in Cachi at least and take in the widespread views of the Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta. Make your way into the town to visit the Archaeological Museum and Church. Lunch is included. End the tour upon with arrival to Cafayate, place where wine called Torrontes is the King. Check in at Patios de Cafayate Wine Resort. Overnight.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - CAFAYATE - IGUAZU
After breakfast, we will leave Cafayate to return to Salta Airport for our flight to Iguazu. Arrival in Iguazu; meet, greet, assist and transfer to hotel Grand Crucero in Iguazu Dinner and overnight hotel Grand Crucero
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 - IGUAZU FALLS
After breakfast, we will start a full day guided visit Argentinian side Iguazu Falls The Argentinian side of The National Park was created in 1934 and declared Humanity World Patrimony in 1984. Most of the small falls are located in the Argentinean territory. It’s almost 85% of the total surface of the Falls Complex. Visit the lower and upper circuits of trails by the falls, half of them by walking and the other half in a very nice non-contaminant gas train. The astonishing view of the Devil Throat awaits to be seen. The Iguazú National Park passed the approval of the International Handicap Standards and visitors in need will be provided with all amenities and services after walking in the main entrance. The national park offers up to 8 km of trails in three different circuits: upper circuit, lower circuit and ecological train of the jungle. Lunch is included. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Hotel Grand Crucero
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - IGUAZU FALLS - BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, we will start a half day trip to visit the brazilian side of the falls.
We start this 4-hour tour with a morning departure. Get ready to explore the fascinating Iguazu Falls! The visiting area is a circuit of side walking trails by the falls, offering a really impressive panoramic view. During 1,2 kilometers (3/4 miles) with stairs of medium difficulty showing through some balconies, you will be able to overlook a landscape of different falls until you get to the main one: the Devil´s Throat. The falls panoramic view from the Brazilian side is the widest, appreciating the landscape in all its splendor. Lunch is included. Then, transfer to local airport in Puerto Iguazu to take flight back to Buenos Aires. Arrival and ransfer to hotel Scala for check in. Overnight in Hotel Scala
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - BUENOS AIRES - EL CALAFATE
After breakfast, our guide will be waiting for us for our transfer to local airport to take our flight to El Calafate Arrival in El Calafate; meet, greet, assist and check in in Hotel Unique Luxury Patagonia. Lunch Then, departure by 4x4 to Cerro Frias for views on the peaks of Patagonia and Torres del Paine Dinner and overnight hotel Unique Luxury Patagonia
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - EL CALAFATE
After breakfast, excursion on Lago Argentino with visit of the Upsala glacier Afterwards visit of Estancia Cristina and the museum with lunch Immerse yourself in the ranch culture of Argenitinian Patagonia on this 13-hour tour from El Calafate. Visit Estancia Cristina via a boat trip through the icebergs that abut Upsala Glacier, then spend time at the ranch learning about the history and culture of the historic ranch. Choose from different options at the ranch, from an intense hike to a leisurely 3-course meal. The tour starts at 7 a.m. with the pickup from centrally located El Calafate hotels. Travel around 30 miles (45 km) along a road that will take you through the countryside, littered with picturesque wooden houses. Having reached Punta Bandera pier, on Lake Argentino, will board a modern and comfortable boat, that at approximately 8:15 a.m., leave the port behind to begin the navigation. Through towering icebergs, head north to see the western front of the Upsala Glacier, with its 120-foot (40-m) walls. After contemplating the glacier, continue sailing through the Cristina Channel to the disembark point at the ranch, arriving around 11:30 a.m. We will visit the Folkloric Museum, located in what used to be an old shearing shed, where you will be introduced to the history of the Estancia. Then, go on a small and pleasant walk of about 30 minutes to visit the Cascada de los Perros (Dog’s Waterfall). Lunch will be served after noon and consists of a typical three course meal. Return to el Calafate for dinner and overnight hotel Unique Luxury Patagonia
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - EL CALAFATE
After breakfast, we start our full day trip to Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. Explore Perito Moreno Glacier during this 6-hour sightseeing tour from El Calafate. Board a comfortable tour bus in the morning with a local guide for the trip to the glacier field. Stop at a series of walkways for views of the glacier and fantastic photo opportunities. Disembark near the glacier to stroll along the walkways and get a closer view of the glacier, you may even see huge chunks of ice ‘calving’, or falling off. Lunch is included. Late afternoon, back to El Calafate for dinner and overnight hotel Unique Luxury Patagonia
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - EL CALAFATE - USHUAIA After breakfast, transfer to El Calafate Airport for flight to Ushuaia Arrival in Ushuaia; meet, greet, assist and transfer to Hotel Fueguino.
We start visit to Ushuaia City. Experience the highlights of Ushuaia during this 2-hour city and guided museum tour. Perched on the coast of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Le Martial Mountains, this capital city of Tierra del Fuego offers stunning Patagonian scenery including forests, seascapes and glaciers. Explore the local culture, traditions and history on this tour including the visit of the Old Prison of Ushuaia. Dinner and overnight hotel Fueguino
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - USHUAIA
After breakfast, we start a full day trip to visit Tierra del Fuego National Park and a Beagle Channel Navigation. The excursion will start when we pick you up from your hotel, to take you to the Tierra del Fuego National Park; this is located just 12 km away from the city of Ushuaia. When we enter in the park, you can take the Train of the End of The World. The train is optional in the excursion to the park.Once in the park, you are going to see different species of vegetation for our pretty characteristic forest, something as bushes, beech trees, ñires, Indio’s beard and flowers in an extension of 63.000 hectares. During our trip we will make different stops, to enjoy the panoramic views and take pictures. From there, we are going to go to Verde Lake and then to Lapataia Bay, places where you could see beaver dams and peatlands. On our way back, we will stop on La Roca. Lunch is included in local restaurant After that, we will be transferred to pier to start our navigation to the Beagle Channel.The ship will stop on the “Los Pajaros” island, where you will see the wildlife from the place, and particularly Skuas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Gaviotas Cooks Gaviotas and Gray Gaviotas.When we get to “De los Lobos” island, the main attractions are going to be the sea lions of 1 and 2 hairs. Those islands are part of the Bridges archipelago.We are going to reach the “Les Eclaireirs” Island, place where you will see the lighthouse and you will see Royal and Imperial Cormorants, and also you can learn the story of the SS Monte Cervantes´s shipwreck, many years ago on the 30´s.On Karelo Island, you will have the option walk around; where you could see Yámanas´s shell middens and also flora y avifauna of the place. This walk will be 30 minutes long and on winter will depends on the amount of snow.On your return to Ushuaia, you are going to be amazed with the incredible landscape of the Martial´s Mountain. Afterwards transfer to Ushuaia Airport for flight to Buenos Aires Arrival Buenos Aires AEP airport; meet, greet, assist and transfer to hotel Scala Overnight hotel Scala
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - USHUAIA - BUENOS AIRES
After breakfast, free time to enjoy Ushuaia until transfer to airport to take flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival and transfer to Ezeiza Int Airport to take flight back to Amsterdam.
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