11Days/10 Nights: Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / El Calafate / Puerto Natales

Tour Overview:

Discover Plaza de Mayo, the historic square in Buenos Aires before visiting its charming neighborhoods and taking an immersive Tango lesson. Visit Los Antiguos, a town near the border with Chile and walk through the desolate and barren landscape. Cross the border and arrive in Chile Chico to see high mineral formations: the Marble Cathedral, Marble Chapel and Marble Cave. Explore Patagonia’s mountains, lagoons, glaciers, and historic archaeological sites; considered by many as one of the most fascinating experiences on the planet.

Day 1 – Buenos Aires

Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city. We start in Plaza de Mayo, witness to the most important events of the country since 1810, from where we are able appreciate the surrounding buildings. We continue to La Boca, where we explore its colorful streets due to the ‘conventillos’ and the famous Caminito street. Our last stop is Recoleta to discover the aristocratic part of the city, where Recoleta’s Cemetery is located. Back to the hotel. In the evening, we attend a Dinner Show, to enjoy the magnetism of tango. (D)

Day 2 – Buenos Aires

Day at leisure to enjoy an optional tour. (B)

Day 3 – Buenos Aires / Ushuaia

At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. Afternoon at leisure to continue discovering the destination through its nature, landscapes and history. (B)

Day 4 – Ushuaia

Departure from the hotel heading west to Tierra del Fuego National Park, framed by excellent panoramic views of the Beagle Channel. A journey through beaver dams leads to Lapataia River and Verde Lagoon and then continues along the final stretch of National Route 3, which finally ends at Lapataia Bay. From here, the return to Ushuaia begins, making a stop on the way to admire the Lake Acigami (former Lake Roca), featured by its changed-by-weather water’s colour.
In the afternoon, boat trip through the Beagle Channel, gaining an excellent panoramic view of the city surrounded by mountains. During the trip, we spot Birds, Sea lions Islands, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, from where the return to the city begins. (B)

Day 5 – Ushuaia – El Calafate

Transfer to the airport. Arrival, transfer and accommodation. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city, visit the Glaciarium, a museum dedicated to glaciology, or participate in an activity to get to know the steppe while you enjoy a lunch or dinner. (B)

Day 6 – El Calafate

Departure from the hotel towards Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park, a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. During the tour, a walk along the paths located in front of the glacier, allows us to admire this impressive natural wonder from different angles. Free time for lunch (not included). Return to the hotel. (B)

Day 7 – El Calafate

Day at leisure. Ideal to make a boat trip through the Lake Argentino or to enjoy activities that will allow you to explore unique landscapes. (B)

Day 8 – El Calafate / Puerto Natales

Transfer to Puerto Natales. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. (B)

Day 9 –Puerto Natales

Visit to Torres del Paine National Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978.
During the excursion we visit the Milodon Cave and then continue towards the park and visit: the Nordensjöld viewpoint, from where we appreciate a panoramic view of the Paine Massif, Lake Pehoé, the Salto Grande waterfall and the Grey Lake sector, where we take a walk to observe the icebergs detached from the glacier. We return to Puerto Natales. (B, L)

Day 10 – Puerto Natales /El Calafate / Buenos Aires

In the morning departure towards El Calafate and transfer to the airport to board the flight back to Buenos Aires. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. (B)

Day 11 – Buenos Aires

At the indicated time, transfer to the airport

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