Classic Argentina Tour

Half day city tour. Dinner and Tango show

After breakfast, you will meet your guide in your hotel lobby for a fascinating 4-hour tour of the elegant turn-of-the-century districts that earned Buenos Aires the soubriquet of the Paris of South America.  From the charming cobbled alleys and colonial architecture of San Telmo to the Colorful Boca district, along to the Plaza de Mayo, dominated by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Nación Bank, the Cathedral and original Parliament House, up the leafy Avenida de Mayo towards the imposing grandeur of the Palace of Congress and then on to finish at the historically fascinating Recoleta Cemetery, you will discover the facts, stories and anecdotes that make up the colourful tapestry of the history of Buenos Aires.

Enjoy a typically Argentine first-class meal, be it the traditional steak, chicken or Patagonian lamb with a mouth-watering array of salads as well as any of a number of excellent pasta dishes before settling down for a tango show which includes some of the best-loved songs, music and dances performed by skilled musicians and dancers.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Dinner

Full day Peninsula Valdes tour

A full day visit to the Peninsula, leaving Puerto Madryn early to drive north through the flat grey expanse of Patagonian steppes where you might see an occasional rhea – South American ostrich, guanaco  or small deer.  Some 25km further along the road, Caleta Valdés, a 35km long natural creek embraced by a long narrow promontory is home to a colony of sea elephants who’s grunting and roaring announces their presence at a good distance.

After Caleta Valdés, the road suddenly drops down into a crescent of golden cliffs overlooking a bright blue fan of water which is the bay of the small village of Puerto Piramides. The herds of southern right whales (thus named because it was the “right” whale to hunt for its turpitude and tendency to swim close to the surface) tend to arrive in late August, although some are often sighted as early as June.  They frequent the bay of Puerto Piramides, their dark shapes arcing through the waves clearly visible from the shore, often blowing fountains of water into the sky.  There are boat trips organised into the bay from which you can watch these immensely dignified creatures. 

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Half Day Tierra del Fuego National Park

Today enjoy a day tour exploring the southern-most city in Tierra del Fuego.

One of the two narrow-gauge tracks left in Argentina, the Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino used to ferry prisoners from the island’s prison stronghold into the National Park to fell and chop trees.

We get off the train at the National Park station and continue by bus exploring the depths of the 63,000 hectares of abundant wildlife: fire bushes, beech trees, ñires, box-leafed barberries, and flowers such as orchids and violets among others. We follow a road across the mountains with chances to spot peat bogs and beaver dams before arriving at Lapataia River. Once we cross the river, we get a lovely view of Laguna Verde and the upland geese and ibis that come here every summer. In Lapataia Bay we can explore the area where the first inhabitants of the Island left their testimony: the Yamana kitchen, an interesting archeological place. Before returning to Ushuaia we stop at Lago Roca, whose colour varies according to the weather.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Perito Moreno Glacier excursion

Today's highlight includes a full day tour to the stunnintg Perito Moreno Glacier. Enroute to the Perito Moreno Glacier through the National Park, you will enjoy a beautiful drive of some two and a half hours with stops to enjoy the view, including the Corner of Sighs, where you get your first full view of the Glacier.

The Perito Moreno glacier is thirty kilometres long, this imposing wall of ice towers some 70 meters above the walkways that offer you a selection of different views from the promontory of Península de Magallanes that juts out into the Lago Argentino.  As you stand below gazing up at the massive rugged face, you become aware that the glacier is very much a living, evolving thing, as creaks and cracks like rifle shots preface the 'desprendimientos', huge chunks the size of houses which break off and fall in slow motion through the air into the black waters. They hit the surface with an almighty crash, submerging and rising up again to bob away as icebergs into the centre of the lake. 

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch

Calafate airport for your flight to Bariloche

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Calafate airport where you will fly to Bariloche.

You will be transferred to your Bariloche hotel in time to freshen up in time for your Bariloche afternoon sightseeing tour.

Scenic Surroundings - Circuito Chico - including Cerro Campanario 
Leaving Bariloche to the west, the road winds gently along the shores of the Nahuel Huapi Lake with spectacular views of the Andean mountain range in the distance and the ever-changing colours of the lake in the foreground.  As we drive along Bustillo Avenue to the right we come across Bonita Beach and the little Huemul Island. Further along the road Campanario Bay and Peak come into sight.  The Chairlift here invites you to marvel at one of the most impressive views of lakes and imposing Andean Peaks. As you enjoy the view from this privileged panoramic point you can enjoy a coffee or have a snack.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

flight from Bariloche to Buenos Aires

This morning you will be transferred back to Bariloche Airport and head for Buenos Aires, for one night in the capital. 

INCLUDES : Breakfast