Travelpack

Highlights: Buenos Aires - El Calafate - Ushuaia - Iguazu - Mendoza 

Hotels Featured:
➤Hotel Rochester Classic Buenos Aires 4*
➤Hotel Kosten Aike 4*
➤Alto Andino Hotel 3*
➤O2 Hotel Iguazu 4*
➤Hotel Raices Aconcagua 4*

Itinerary
Sat 01 Nov 25: Argentina
➤Flights from Gatwick Airport to Buenos Aires Pistarini Airport Via Madrid Barajas International Airport

Sat 01 Nov 25: Arrival in Buenos Aires
Transfer international airport - Hotel
Buenos Aires City Tour and Coln Theatre (5h 30min)
Buenos Aires is the land of tango, the country's capital, as well as its political, economic, and intellectual center. Located on the western shore of the Ro de la Plata, the cosmopolitan city is filled with modern constructions while preserving old traditions, fascinating art and antiques, colonial architecture, and many charming corners. Visit its numerous museums, shops, boutiques, parks, and golf courses; and at night, experience the buzzing nightlife at tango bars, discotheques, and restaurants. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the international airport and taken to your hotel. Leave your hotel and drive to Plaza de Mayo, where the Government House and the first City Hall are located. Here, step inside the Metropolitan Cathedral to appreciate its towering ceilings, striking stained glass, marble columns, and paintings.
Afterward, in La Boca district, enjoy a short stroll along Caminito and admire the colorful streets filled with souvenir shops and Tango dancers. Pass by the Boca Juniors soccer stadium and drive to the Puerto Madero area, a district made with recycled docks where some of the city's best restaurants are located. See the Woman Bridge, the capital's new emblematic icon. Then, drive by the beautiful parks and green spaces in Palermo as you head to Recoleta, one of the city's most glamorous spots. Here, visit the Recoleta cemetery. Founded in 1822, the cemetery is one of the most prominent in the world; many national heroes, presidents, well-known writers, scientists, and artists are buried here.
Appreciate its ornate mausoleums, sculptures, and vaults made by local and international artists, and visit Eva Pern's grave. At the end of your tour, drive along 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world, and visit one of the most stunning buildings and important landmarks in Buenos Aires: the Teatro Coln. Occupying a whole block, the opera house was built in 1908, a time when the demand for operas was increasing. Visit the different rooms, like the Gold Hall, and appreciate its imposing architecture and ornate decorations that create an elegant atmosphere.
**Remark: The itinerary is subject to change depending on traffic and your hotel's location.
A 50min-1 hour English tour with a guide from the Coln Theatre is included. The tour at the Coln Theatre operates daily and is shared with other international travelers. Recoleta Cemetery entrance fee included
Overnight at the Hotel Rochester Classic 3* (standard room)

Sun 02 Nov 25: Buenos Aires-El Calafate
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Transfer hotel - domestic airport
Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Transfer Airport - Hotel
At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the domestic airport to board your flight to El Calafate. El Calafate is a pleasant village located on the southern shore of Lake Argentino, about 80km(50 mi.) from Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site. Its strategic location between el Chaltn and Torres del Paine in Chile makes it a great stop for Patagonian explorers and travelers. The town's developing center boasts many hotels, restaurants, cafes, and chocolate shops. Visit the first museum dedicated to glaciers and ice and explore the Perito Moreno Glacier, a breathtaking natural beauty. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel Kosten Aike 4* (standard room)

Mon 03 Nov 25: El Calafate
Flight from Jorge Newbery to El Calafate Airport
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour (9h, shared)
Leave El Calafate and drive 80km (50 mi.) to the Los Glaciares National Park entrance. From here, visit one of Argentina's natural highlights: the Perito Moreno Glacier. The glacier is 30km (19 mi.) long, 5km(3 mi.) wide, and 60m (197ft.) high and it is one of the few glaciers in the world that still constantly advances (about (7ft.) per day). Keep your eyes open and watch the frozen walls slide down into Argentina Lake. Walk along the boardwalks and stop at the different viewpoints to admire this breathtaking, dynamic, azure glacier. Drive back to El Calafate after this impressive tour.
**Remark: The tour is shared with other international travelers.
Bilingual guide assistance in English/Spanish is included
The National Park entrance fees are included.
Lunch is not included, a box lunch can be added upon request and at an additional cost Overnight at the
Hotel Kosten Aike 4* (standard room)

Tue 04 Nov 25: El Calafate
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Estancia Nibepo Aike Tour and Barbecue (5h) - on a shared basis
Leave El Calafate and drive 56km (35 mi.) south to the Los Glaciares National Park. The Estancia NibepoAike is located in the southern arm of Lago Argentino and offers stunning views or the park's natural landscapes. When you arrive at the typical ranch that dates back to the early 20th century, enjoy a traditional mate, tea, or coffee with a pastry. Walk around the ranch enjoying the amazing landscapes and the flora & fauna in the area. You will also see the ranch's daily activities, and sheep-shearing activities and learn the techniques used to thread and roll wool. Atypical barbecue (asado with Patagonian lamb) will charge an additional fee. Operate daily in high season from mid-September till mid-AprilPick up from downtown Calafate hotels at 08:30h (do not operate December 25th / January 1st)A barbecue lunch is included with one soft drink and glass of wine.
1-hour horseback riding is possible at the estancia (additional costs apply) and it's highly recommended to book in advance. If booked on the spot it's subject to horses availability.
Horseback ride is not allowed for kids under 10 years old. Maximum 10 horses available difficulty: low
Overnight at the Hotel Kosten Aike 4* (standard room)

Wed 05 Nov 25: El Calafate-Ushuaia
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Transfer Hotel Airport
Flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia
Transfer Airport - Hotel
At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the airport for your next destination. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and the gateway to Antarctica. Located by the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the snowcapped Martial Mountains, it boasts impressive national parks filled with mountains, glaciers, forests, and endemic fauna and flora. Learn about this unique place's history, the first settlers and explorers, and connect deeply with nature. Adventure-seeking travelers will love winter and summer activities like kayaking, hiking, canoeing, scuba diving, skiing, snowshoeing, or dog sleighing.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel Alto Andino 3* (standard room)

Thu 06 Nov 25: Ushuaia
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Tierra del Fuego National Park and Lapataia Bay (4h, shared)
Located only 11km (7 mi.) away from Ushuaia city, visit the Tierra del Fuego National Park. This unique park is filled with a dense green forest oflengas, ires, and choices trees and boasts many lakes, lagoons, and rivers. The first stop will be at the Train of the End of the World station where you will be able to take an optional train ride (shared, additional costs apply). Continue visiting the park, and get to know the subAntarctic forest covering the Andes slopes. Stop at Ensenada Bay. The Acigami Lake, the viewpoint at the Laguna Verde, and the legendary end of the Pan-American highway at Lapataia Bay. Your local guide will point out the local flora and fauna. During the visit, you will get to discover different trails (access is subject to weather conditions).
**Remark: This tour is shared with more international travelers.
Bilingual guide: English / Spanish is included The The 
National Park Entrance fee is included
The train ride in the Tierra del Fuego National Park (shared service) is optional and not included.
Overnight at the Hotel Alto Andino 3* (standard room)

Fri 07 Nov 25: Ushuaia
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Tour to Sea Lion Island and Beagle Channel Navigation (2h 30min) - On a shared basis Leave the local harbor, navigate in ca catamaran along the Beagle Channel, and admire the sight of the mountain range that surrounds the city. Enjoy a beautiful landscape, combined with mountains and sea, admiring Mount Olivia and Cinco Hermanos, FiqueRanch, Tunnel, Escarpado Mount and
Encajonado River. Isla de los Lobos (Sea Lion Island) and Isla de losPjaros, on the Bridges Archipelago, are good spots for watching sea lions, cormorants, albatrosses, skuas, petrels and seagulls. Another interesting part of the trip is the famous lighthouse Les Eclaireurs and the Estancia Tnel,
a historic site on the northern shore.
**Remark: This tour is shared with other International Travelers.
Overnight at the Hotel Alto Andino 3* (standard room)

Sat 08 Nov 25: Ushuaia-Puerto Iguazu
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Transfer Hotel Airport
Flight from Ushuaia to Puerto Iguaz
Transfer airport (IGR) - Hotel on the Argentinian side
At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the airport for your flight to the next destination. Puerto Iguaz is a small, quiet town located at the confluence of the Iguaz and Paran Rivers. With many hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and transport facilities, everyone here is either traveling or working in the tourism industry: it is your gateway
to the famous Iguazu Falls. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at Puerto Iguazu airport and taken to your hotel on the Argentinean side.
Overnight at the O2 Hotel Iguazu 3-4* (standard room)

Sun 09 Nov 25: Puerto Iguazu
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Argentine Side of the Falls (6h)
Leave your hotel and drive to the Iguazu National Park in Argentina. From the visitor's center, take the train and go to the Upper Circuit as you appreciate the panoramic views of the falls. Arrive at the Devil's Throat, the park's most impressive and immense waterfalls. Measuring 150m (492ft.)long and 80m (262ft.) high; its horseshoe shape creates a stunning waterfall you will remember forever. From here, walk along the Iguazu River canyon for about 3km (1,87 mi.) to the lower circuit as you admire the regional fauna and flora and feel the constant presence of the waterfalls.
**Remark: The tour leaves from your hotel in Puerto Iguazu (Argentina).
Overnight at the O2 Hotel Iguazu 3-4* (standard room)

Mon 10 Nov 25: Puerto Iguazu
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Brazilian Side of the Falls (4h 30min)
Drive through the National Park until you reach the Brazilian side of the falls. From here, walk along the paths and appreciate the lush vegetation, butterflies, and cascades. Take the 1,5km(1 mi.) path that leads you to an amazing panoramic view of the Devil's Throat. From here, appreciate the incredible scene that includes other iconic sites in Argentina like the Two Sisters andBozzeti waterfalls, the Superior Circuit, and San Martin Island, where the movie The Mission was filmed.
**Remark: The tour leaves from your hotel in Puerto Iguazu (Argentina).
For the border crossing, travelers need their passports and visas (if necessary).
Overnight at the O2 Hotel Iguazu 3-4* (standard room)

Tue 11 Nov 25: Puerto Iguazu-Mendoza
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Transfer hotel airport
Flight from Puerto Iguaz to Mendoza
Transfer airport - hotel
Mendoza City Tour (3h) - On a shared basis
At the given time, you will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the airport for your flight to your next destination. Mendoza is an atmospheric, laid-back city surrounded by rivers, valleys, canyons, and the imposing Andes mountain range. From here, marvel at South America's highest mountain, the Aconcagua, which reaches an altitude of 6,959m (22,831ft.). With sunshine all year, visit the spectacular wineries that blend old expertise and modern innovation. Enjoy a wine tasting like no other in a valley famous for its signature Malbec grapes. Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. You will visit the city sights learning about the culture and history of its foundation by the Spanish colonizers four centuries ago.
Visit the oldest part at Pedro del Castillo Square, the Alameda of General San Martin, passing by the Museum of Area Fundacional, Ruins of San Francisco Church, last testimony of Mendoza city before the earthquake that took place in 1861. Along tree-lined streets, hosed down by irrigation ditches, you will drive to the new city area and its squares such as Plaza Independencia, Plaza Espana, downtown with its main avenues, and the Civic Center until getting to the General San Martin Park with its beautiful entrance door, the lake and rose garden.
Continue up to the Hill of Glory, where you will see the imposing monument built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Argentina's Independence, the crossing of the Andes, and in honor of our National heroes.
Hill of Glory is also a popular spot for panoramic views. After the tour transfer to the hotel & check in.**Remark: This tour is shared with other International
Travelers.Guide assistance Spanish -English.
Overnight at the Hotel Raices Aconcagua 3-4* (superior room)

Wed 12 Nov 25: Mendoza
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Full-day excursion to Valle Grande and San Rafael Crossing the Uco Valley and continuing our trip towards the south of the Province, along Provincial Route N 143 we will arrive at the Department of San Rafael, visiting the Villa 25 de Mayo where the city of San Rafael was founded. Continuing with our tour we will visit the Galileo Vitale and El Nihuil Dams. Then we will see the imposing Can del Atuel with its majestic and colorful geo forms, the work of our mother nature through thousands and thousands of years. A geological fault, which like other similar ones, such as the Grand Canyon, astonishes for its incredible variety of colors and magnitude. Once at the Valle Grande Dam, we can choose from different adventure activities such as Rafting, trekking, catamaran rides, etc. (optional, not included).
Then we will start the return trip visiting the city of San Rafael, culminating the day with the return to Mendoza.
**Remark: SCHEDULES From 07:00 hs to 21:00 hs approx.
DEPARTURE DAYS THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS
INCLUDES Professional guide in Spanish.
Overnight at the Hotel Raices Aconcagua 3-4* (superior room)

Thu 13 Nov 25: Mendoza
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Wine tour in the Maipu or Lujan de Cuyo area (4h) - On a shared basis Mendoza, possessing 70% of the vineyards of the country and the same percentage of wine production, is the main enological center of South America. Depart to Mendoza's agricultural oasis where you have the opportunity to visit two different vineyards to understand the complete wine-making process while enjoying a wine tasting. You will visit one small and traditional winery, mostly a family business, and another with high-quality technology to see the differences in the production of great wines.
**Remark: This tour is shared with other International Travelers.Guide assistance Spanish -English.
Overnight at the Hotel Raices Aconcagua 3-4* (superior room)

Fri 14 Nov 25: Mendoza
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Day at leisure
Overnight at the Hotel Raices Aconcagua 3-4* (superior room)

Sat 15 Nov 25: Mendoza-Buenos Aires
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Transfer hotel - airport
Transfer domestic airport - hotel
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the airport.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel Rochester Classic 3* (standard room)

Sun 16 Nov 25: Buenos Aires
Meals: Buffet breakfast
Transfer hotel - international airport
At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the international airport to board your international flight.

Mon 17 Nov 25: Departure

Prices Departures:
Deposit: £1625pp
➤Z43881 Gatwick from £4999pp
➤Z79104 Manchester from £5755pp
➤Z79113 Newcastle from £5629pp
➤Z79123 Dublin from £5809pp
➤Z79118 Birmingham from £5905pp
➤Z79107 Glasgow from £6269pp

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