PATAGONIA ARGENTINA

Arrival, reception, and private transfer to the selected hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. City Tour. Enjoy the city on a guided tour of its main attractions. This excursion conveys the excitement of Buenos Aires's diverse landscape. We will visit the most important landmarks. We will visit Plaza de Mayo, the political, social, and historical center where we will find the Casa Rosada, seat of the Executive Branch; the Cabildo; the Metropolitan Cathedral; and the Pyramid of May. From there, we will cross part of Avenida de Mayo, rich in a variety of architectural styles, where European-style buildings stand out. This avenue connects the Executive and Legislative Palaces and was and continues to be a meeting point for the Spanish community. We will then head to visit the La Boca neighborhood, characterized by its housing and for having been the first port of Buenos Aires and a center for the Italian community, especially the Genoese. Here we will have an outside view of the Boca Juniors Stadium (admission not included). Afterwards, we will visit the northern part of the city, which boasts large parks, and the aristocratic areas of Recoleta and Palermo. We will return to the city center. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for personal activities. Optional excursions are recommended. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, private transfer to Jorge Newbery Airport for your flight to Ushuaia. (Flight not included) Arrival, reception, and scheduled transfer to the selected hotel. Free afternoon. We recommend visiting the Presidio Museum or the Thematic Gallery (an educational museum showcasing the history of the region with scenic dioramas of people and artifacts). Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will visit Tierra del Fuego National Park: 12 km west of Ushuaia is the entrance to the park, the only one with a sea coast in our country. It covers an area of ​​63,000 hectares, home to lenga trees, sour cherry trees, ñires, calafates, and notros, as well as flowers such as orchids, violets, and senecios. A walk through this National Park, in addition to offering multiple panoramic views of the Beagle Channel framed by the mountains and forest, brings us closer to nature. The opportunity to breathe the sea air along with the scent of the forest is a privilege only a few can enjoy.

We will continue along the path that traces a very thin strip on the mountainside; we will pass through peat bogs and beaver dams, and arrive at the Lapataia River. Upon crossing it, the route becomes winding and dotted with shrubby vegetation, offering panoramic views, such as those of Laguna Verde. The kaikenes and the lapwings arrive here every summer. If you want to feel like the protagonist of a story, we recommend a hike along the trail that leads to Laguna Negra or the Los Beavers Trail, to experience the work of these curious animals. Then begins the final stretch to Lapataia (the end of National Route 3), where the ancient inhabitants of the area have left their testimony: the shell middens, incredible archaeological sites. During this trip, we will take the train to the end of the world, which runs along the same tracks as during the prison era, when it transported prisoners to work in the subantarctic forests. At the station, located 8 km from Ushuaia within the National Park, the quartet "Del '65" performs classic tangos to liven up the wait. "La Camila" is one of the two steam locomotives that lead the journey of the southernmost train in the world. In addition to passing through ancient forests, rivers, valleys, and beautiful peat bogs, the tour makes a stop at La Macarena waterfall, where you can descend to an ancient aboriginal camp.

Before returning to Ushuaia, there is a stop in front of Lake Acigami ex Roca, whose color varies depending on the weather, with the opportunity to enjoy hot chocolate at the confectionery. Upon arrival in Ushuaia, there is free time for lunch.

Later, we will sail to Isla de Lobos: We will set sail from the local tourist pier, traveling across the wide Ushuaia Bay until we reach the Beagle Channel through Paso Chico. There, we will sail around Isla de los Pájaros, where we will appreciate the Fuegian birdlife, observing skuas, black-browed albatrosses, steamer ducks, cauquenes, kelp gulls, and great grey gulls; and Isla de los Lobos, where we will observe fur seals and sea lions. Both islands belong to the Bridges Archipelago.

Upon arriving at Les Eclaireurs (The Illuminators) Lighthouse, we'll be able to appreciate the colonies of imperial cormorants and crag cormorants, and also hear the story of the sinking of the SS Monte Cervantes in 1930. At the end of the trip, you'll be amazed by the view of the mountain range surrounding the city of Ushuaia and its sumptuous natural surroundings. This tour offers great historical and scenic value, visiting privileged and interesting spots throughout the voyage, which you can discover by sailing with Canoero Catamarans through the waters of the Beagle Channel. At the end of the trip, return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until the scheduled time to board a scheduled transfer to the airport for your flight to El Calafate. (Flight not included). Arrival, reception, and scheduled transfer. Free afternoon. We recommend visiting the Glaciarium Patagonian Ice Museum, including its ice bar. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, we depart for the Perito Moreno Glacier tour (with entrance to the National Park). We will leave Calafate for Los Glaciares National Park, approximately 50 km along a paved road (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981). We will continue for 30 km within Los Glaciares National Park until we reach the Perito Moreno Glacier. From the outset, the journey offers pleasant surprises. Leaving the town, we can see Lago Argentino and its Bahía Redonda to the right. Here, we can appreciate a significant variety of birdlife, including the black-necked swan, flamingo, steamer duck, coot, and cauquén. The yellow color of the countryside is due to its grasses called coirón, among which the white coirón and petiso stand out. The first 40 km traverse the Patagonian steppe, then continue to the entrance of the National Park to observe the tree vegetation belonging mostly to the "notofagus" family (ñires, guindos, lengas) and the occasional cinnamon tree, as well as flowers of various colors, among which the notro stands out for its intense red color, corresponding to the Patagonian Andean Forest. Once on the glacier, we head toward the main balcony and then freely walk the walkways until the meeting time agreed upon with the guide. The walkways offer different perspectives of the glacier from their viewpoints, allowing you to enjoy this incredible natural spectacle. The glacier, named after the great Argentine explorer of the last century, is one of the few in the world still advancing. This has made it one of the greatest natural spectacles in the world. As it advances, it dammed the waters of the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino, causing its level to rise up to 30 meters above that of Lake Argentino, putting pressure on the ice. First, a tunnel is created with a vault over 50 meters long, through which the waters of the Rico Arm descend to Lago Argentino. Water erosion eventually causes the vault to collapse, in one of the most impressive spectacles ever witnessed. This process has been repeated at irregular intervals, with the latest rupture occurring on March 10, 2018.

For lunch (not included), the Park has a service area with a restaurant and snacks. During this trip, we will take the Nautical Safari: The excursion consists of a one-hour cruise on Lago Rico, which allows visitors to appreciate the majestic southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. This glacial ice wall is approximately 60 meters high and more than 100 meters below the lake level. The boat approaches within 200 meters of the place where the Glacier touches the Magallanes Peninsula and then travels the entire length (almost 3 km) of the south wall, allowing you to enjoy the daily rockfalls and the magical beauty of its seracs, crevasses, and intense blues. This service is operated on the Yagán boat, with capacity for 110 passengers. Boarding takes place at the port located in the "Bajo de las Sombras" bay, approximately 7 km before the Glacier Viewpoint. This tour is highly recommended to complete the visit to the glacier, as the south wall is not visible in all its magnificence from the footbridges. Upon completion, return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until the scheduled time to take the scheduled transfer to the airport for a flight to Bariloche. (If a direct flight is not available, you can connect in Buenos Aires to conclude the tour in Bariloche.) (Flight not included). Arrival, reception, and scheduled transfer to the selected hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we take the Circuito Chico and Panoramic Point tour: The trip begins in Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue, bordering Lake Nahuel Huapi. At kilometer 8, Playa Bonita is located, from where Huemul Island can be seen. 10 km further, after crossing various landscapes, you reach the foot of Cerro Campanario (includes ascent).

From the base, a chairlift departs, taking visitors to 1,500 meters above sea level. At the top, there is a cafeteria, and above it, a terrace offers one of the most complete and beautiful views of the entire surrounding area: Lakes Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno; Laguna El Trébol; Llao Llao and San Pedro peninsulas; Victoria Island; Mounts Otto, López, Goye, and Catedral; and the city of San Carlos de Bariloche. Resuming the route, you enter the village of Llao Llao, home to the San Eduardo Chapel, a jewel of regional architecture, and the magnificent Llao Llao Hotel, a true symbol of the area and the work of the great architect Alejandro Bustillo, which opened in 1939. Overlooking the lake, you can see the important and picturesque Puerto Pañuelo. After skirting Lake Escondido, the road passes over the Angostura Creek bridge, which connects Lake Moreno with Lake Nahuel Huapi. Passing through Bahía López, at the foot of the hill of the same name, we reach the Panoramic Point at km 40, at 945 m.a.s.l., where you can appreciate the majestic landscape of Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. Skirting Lake Moreno, you reach the bridge that allows you to cross the lake and then travel along the shore of Laguna El Trébol. At km 45, join the original route and return to Bariloche. Return to the city. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit the famous Seven Lakes Route until we reach San Martín de los Andes. This beautiful circuit encompasses the full range of landscapes that can be enjoyed in this privileged region. The journey to San Martín follows a wooded road that crosses rivers and streams and borders several lakes (Nahuel Huapi, Correntoso, Espejo, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, and Machónico), whose shores, beaches, and various vantage points offer wonderful views. Bordering Lake Lacar, we will arrive in San Martín de los Andes for lunch and a tour of the city. Free afternoon to walk around the city until the scheduled return to Bariloche. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. (Flight not included). Private transfer from the domestic airport to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer from the hotel to the international airport.