Best of Patagonia - 10 days
Best of Patagonia - 10 days
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Tour Overview
Embark on a 10-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia, starting in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. Experience the city's rich culture with a guided tour and a captivating Tango dinner show. Journey to El Calafate, the gateway to the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier, where you'll enjoy a full-day excursion and a nautical safari. Continue to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, and explore the stunning Tierra del Fuego National Park. Sail the Beagle Channel for panoramic views of Ushuaia and its surrounding natural wonders. With comfortable accommodations and expert local guides, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of Argentina's most iconic destinations. Enjoy seamless transfers and the option to upgrade your stay for an enhanced experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Bienviendos a Argentina! Upon arrival into the international airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day can be spent at leisure.
Day 2: Tango In Ba
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Often labelled the ‘Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires, or simply BA, is a seductive mix of elegant architecture, characterful residents and fantastic entertainment options. This morning join a scheduled city tour taking in the Neoclassical Metropolitan Cathedral, the unusual dusty pink Government House and the history-packed Plaza de Mayo. Head to the neighbourhood of San Telmo where street performers gather to display the sensuous dance of tango, and continue to La Boca, a colourful suburb popular with local artists. Wander the attractive streets of Palermo until you reach Recoleta and the famous cemetery of the same name. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore Buenos Aires your way – why not wander further in search of the city’s striking street art?
Later in the evening you will be collected from your hotel for a scheduled transfer to Café de Los Angelitos for a night of love, passion, madness and glamour with a traditional tango show. Born in the brothels of the 1920s, Argentine tango is a completely improvised dance and attracts both the old and the young.
Day 3: El Calafate
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Buenos Aires – El Calafate. After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to El Calafate, the starting point for excursions to one of Argentina’s most famous natural wonders – the Pertio Moreno glacier. On arrival, scheduled transfer to your hotel. Remainder of day free.
Day 4-5: Perito Moreno Glacier
Location: Perito Moreno Glacier
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Measuring 30km in length, the monstrous Perito Moreno glacier is a jagged mass of crevasses and towering columns of ice. It’s also unusual in the sense that it is actually growing in size and constantly moving forward. Today enjoy a full day scheduled excursion beginning at Brazo Rico where you will be able to spot floating icebergs and continuing with a nautical safari on Rico Lake for spectacular views of the ice walls.
The following day offers a chance for you to continue exploring the southern sector of Parque Nacional los Glaciares independently or enjoy some downtime at Lago Argentino. Other options include a full day tour to the Bosque Pertificado La Leona, a petrified forest with fossilised trunks and dinosaur bones
Day 6: Ushuaia
Location: Ushuaia
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
El Calafate – Ushuaia. This morning a scheduled transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city and a particularly scenic one too, backed by dramatic, serrated peaks and fronted by the sea. Upon arrival a scheduled transfer will take you to your hotel. Remainder of day at leisure.
Day 7: Tierra Del Fuego
Location: Tierra del Fuego
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Argentina’s first coastal national park is a spectacular expanse of wild, forested peaks, pristine blue lakes and vast tundra. Taking National Route 3 as part of a scheduled tour you’ll discover some of the park’s most stunning natural sights including Pipo River, Ensenada Bay, Redonda Island, Roca Lake, Verde and Negra Lagoons and Castores Dam. Rich in flora and fauna, the park also offers ample variety of wildlife. Later in the afternoon board a ship in Ushuaia Bay for a scheduled cruise on the Beagle Channel. The cruise will reveal excellent views of Ushuaia as well as Olivia Mount and the Encajonado River. You’ll also see Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and pass Pajaros Island where sun-seeking penguins and fur seals come to rest on the pebbly shores.
Day 8: End Of The World
Location: Ushuaia
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Ushuaia perhaps visiting the city’s charming museums, such as the Maritime Museum and the Museum at the End of the World where Ushuaia’s interesting natural and colonial history is uncovered. Alternatively jump onboard a steam train on the Tren del Fin del Mundo and get your passport stamped with an official End of the World stamp at the Ushuaia tourist office.
Day 9: Back To Ba
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ushuaia – Buenos Aires. After breakfast today a scheduled transfer will take you to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires. You will be collected on arrival and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free. Explore the city further or head to the markets for some last-minute souvenir shopping. Prided as a literary city, Buenos Aires has a number of fabulous book shops, often housed in revamped historical buildings.
Day 10: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today marks the end of your Patagonian adventure. After breakfast and hotel check out transfer to the airport for your onward departure journey.
What's Included
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Accommodation
9 nights of STANDARD accommodation are included, with options to upgrade to SUPERIOR or DELUXE upon request.
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Transfers
Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 10 are included.
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Guides
Services of local English-speaking specialist guides are provided.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to all sites included in the itinerary are covered.
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Excursions
City tour of Buenos Aires, full day excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, boat trip on the Canal de los Témpanos, excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park, and a sailing trip on the Beagle Channel on a shared basis are included.
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Tango Show
Tango Show and Dinner with shared transfers are included.
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Transportation
All relevant transfers and transportation on a private basis unless otherwise stated are included.
What's Not Included
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International Flights and Visas
International flights and visas are not included.
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Tipping
Tipping is an entirely personal gesture and is not included.
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Domestic Flights
Domestic flights are not included. South American airpasses are available with LATAM and other airline carriers when booked in conjunction with international flights, offering significant savings on domestic flights.
Age Policy
Not recommended for under 5yrs.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 10, with all relevant transfers and transportation on a private basis unless otherwise stated, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Accommodation
Enjoy 9 nights of STANDARD accommodation with options to upgrade to SUPERIOR or DELUXE upon request, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout your Patagonian adventure.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 9 nights of standard accommodation, with options to upgrade to superior or deluxe accommodation upon request.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 9 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 10, with all relevant transfers and transportation on a private basis unless otherwise stated.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees to all sites included in the itinerary are covered.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, the services of local English-speaking specialist guides are provided.
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Is the tango show included in the tour?
Yes, a tango show and dinner with shared transfers are included in the tour.
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Are international flights included in the tour package?
No, international flights and visas are not included in the tour package.
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Are domestic flights included in the tour?
No, domestic flights are not included. However, South American airpasses are available with LATAM and other airline carriers when booked in conjunction with international flights, offering significant savings on domestic flights.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Low Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Best of Patagonia - 10 days
10 Days Starting and ending in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Visiting: Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1149/BOP
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians