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Day 01 – Friday  Buenos Aires Arrival
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer from the airport to the hotel.

Buenos Aires – is not only the capital of Argentina; it is also one of the 10 most important metropolises in the world and the centre of the political, economic and intellectual life of the country. This cosmopolitan city – with great European cultural influence – displays a refined taste in its cooking, in its ”boutiques” and in the elegance of its inhabitants. Almost 12 million people live there and can enjoy the plentiful nightlife visiting ”tango” bars, cabarets, discotheques, restaurants or eternally open bars. During the day, a wide variety of attractions is offered: museums, art galleries, tasteful shops, fascinating antiques, large green areas, parks, wide tree lined boulevards, clubs and sporting events. The Italian-Spanish descent of the inhabitants has formed this modern metropolis. Feel the flair, above all in the Italian old quarter La Boca and in the wide streets with cafes from the turn of the century. At Plaza de Mayo, in the political centre of town, is the starting point of this tour through this exciting capital. The widest street in the world, the very famous opera houses and also the shopping street Florida make Buenos Aires unforgettable.

Moderate: Hotel Loi Suites Esmeralda or similar
Superior: Hotel Grand Brizo or similar

Day 02 – Saturday  Buenos Aires (B/D)
Get in touch with the birth city of the Tango!
During your half-day city tour in Buenos Aires, you will be driven along 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest avenue in the world, you will pass close to the Colon Theatre, one of the world’s best-known opera houses and the cultural pride of the “bonaerenses”.

Visit the famous Avenida de Mayo that runs into the Plaza De Mayo, surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (first City Hall, built during Spanish rule). At the other end of Avenida de Mayo the cupola of the Congress building can be seen.

Stop and inside visit of the Metropolitan Cathedral, this imposing neo-classical building is Argentina’s main catholic building. The mausoleum of General San Martin (our National Hero) is located inside the Cathedral, and Pope Francisco used to celebrate religious services in this Cathedral when he was cardinal of Buenos Aires city.

We will stop at the famous Café Tortoni, the oldest literati café of the city. Enjoy a cup of coffee & snack followed by next stop at La Boca, a most colourful area with the famous street Caminito.

Continue to the north area and visit the Recoleta area, one of the city’s most glamorous spots. Here you will see elegant boutiques and excellent restaurants, surrounded by centennial trees.

The heart of the neighbourhood is the Recoleta cemetery. The cemetery is the centre of this aristocratic neighbourhood, and the most relevant personalities of Argentina’s history rest in this place. The mausoleums and pantheons reflect the architectural diversity emerging from the different cultural tendencies Argentina incorporated in its formation as a nation. The cemetery is considered to be one of the most impressive monuments of Argentina. 30-minute stop includes visit of Eva Duarte`s grave, known as Eva Perón (Evita).

Afternoon at leisure.

In the evening you will be taken to the tango house Viejo Almacén, because visiting a Tango Show is a MUST when you are in Buenos Aires!

El Viejo Almacén became a unique place thanks to its historic location and an authentic style nourished by popularity built through the years. Every night its doors are open to enjoy an impressive tango show performed by prominent interpreters of the tango scene, a demonstration of Andean music, as well as exquisite cuisine.

The Tango tradition started at the end of the 19th century, and developed out of a mixture of various rhythms, which were originally danced in the poorer neighborhoods. Tango is reflecting the nostalgia and melancholy of the European immigrants and brought up some great musicians, such as Astor Piazzolla and Anibal Troilo.

You will enjoy a show with music, singing and dancing. The dinner includes entrée, main course, dessert & drinks.

After the tango show return to the hotel, arrival around midnight.

Day 03 – Sunday Buenos Aires (B)
Your day is free at leisure for own exploration or you may join one of the optional tours.
1) Tour to the Tigre and Delta of the Parana River (4 hrs)
2) San Telmo Antique Fair tour (3.5 hrs)
3) Excursion to San Antonio de Areco “Meeting Argentine Pioneers” with lunch (9 hrs)
4) Buenos Aires Biking tour – northern area Palermo and Recoleta (4 hrs)

Day 04 – Monday Buenos Aires – Trelew – Puerto Madryn (B)
Today you will be transferred to the domestic airport in Buenos Aires and flight to Trelew. Drive to the Punta Tombo Reserve, located 129km (80mi.) south of the Trelew airport. Here, explore the area that is home varied seabird colonies including three species of protected cormorants, ñandues, guanacos, seals, and Patagonian hares. The reserve is also home to a large amount of penguins: there are over one million Magellan penguins that migrate every year from mid-September. As you walk along the boardwalks, get up close and personal with these aquatic flightless birds.

After visit, transfer to your hotel.

Moderate: Hotel Piren or similar
Superior: Hotel Dazzler Puerto Madryn or similar

Day 05 – Tuesday Puerto Madryn – Valdes – Puerto Madryn (B)
Leave Puerto Madryn and drive to the Valdés Peninsula for a full day tour (10 hrs). Stop at Puerto Pirámides, the starting point for your optional whale-watching tour. You will have free time at Puerto Piramides (optional lunch, not included).
You will visit the sea lion colony of Punta Piramides. Continue to Punta Cantor, the southern point of Caleta Valdés where you can observe sea elephants on the shore. On the way back, drive along a strip of land that connects to the continent: the Ameghino Isthmus, with its interesting interpretation center.
During the day, stop at different viewpoints to observe local fauna like guanacos, rheas, foxes, maras, armadillos, choiques, skunks, and more.
**Remark: The tour is shared with other international travellers
Bilingual guide assistance English/Spanish is included

Return to Puerto Madryn after tour for overnight.

Day 06 – Wednesday Puerto Madryn – Trelew – Ushuaia (B)
Transfer to Trelew airport for the flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world on Tierra del Fuego.

Upon arrival at Ushuaia airport transfer to your hotel.

On your way to the hotel you will do a short orientation city tour with a photo stop at one of the panoramic viewpoints of Ushuaia.

Ushuaia is the capital of the territory and the southernmost city in the world. Like Rio Grande Ushuaia has grown fast in the last few years, thanks to immigration and the electronics industry in the area. You should not miss the End of the World Museum, the old prison and to explore some restaurants to try the excellent spider crabs. A walk around the harbor is interesting too, where some old boats can be seen. Ushuaia and its scenery inspired the research and fantasies of Jules Verne, Fitz Roy, Charles Darwin and Emilio Salgari.

Moderate: Hotel Patagonia Jarke or similar
Superior: Hotel Cilene del Faro or similar

Day 07 – Thursday Ushuaia (B)
In the morning you will go on a half day tour to the Tierra del Fuego National Park, where you will get the impression as if time goes slower than anywhere else.

The long stormy winters and the width of the sky formed a very simple and modest way of living. The National Park is crossed by many rivers which flow into the Beagle Channel.
Drive through the park to enjoy the landscapes and have a little walk.

In the afternoon, free at leisure or to join an optional Sea Lion Island and Beagle Channel Boat Tour

Overnight in Ushuaia.

Day 08 – Friday Ushuaia – Calafate (B)
Transfer to the airport and flight to El Calafate (not included).
Upon arrival at Ushuaia airport transfer to your hotel.

El Calafate – The village of El Calafate on Lake Argentino, is an expensive and developing Tourist Centre. There is a chapel dedicated to Santa Teresa in the centre, behind it Perito Moreno Street gently climbs the large hill south of the town, from which one can see the silhouette of the south end of the Andes, the Redonda Lake and Soledad Island on Argentino Lake. It is the southern gateway to the Los Glaciares National Park, which is 50 km (31 mi) away. On the alluvial plain by the lake there are many interesting birds, and in the other direction there is scope for good hill walking. Colourful cave paintings are also captivating.

Afternoon is free at leisure or you may join an optional tour to visit Glaciarium Museum.

Moderate: Hotel Sierra Nevada or similar
Superior: Hotel Kosten Aike or similar

Day 09 – Saturday El Calafate – Peurto Moreno – El Calafate (B)
Today you will go on a full day tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier.

After a drive through the National Park Los Glaciares one arrive all of a sudden in a forest full of colours, before one sees – equally unexpected – the glacier Perito Moreno. This is one of the few glaciers that are still growing. Every 4 to 5 years it covers the gap between the mainland and itself and grows into the Lago Argentino. Eventually the ice cannot resist the enormous pressure of the water and crashes with a frightening noise. One can watch this glacier spectacle every day when single ice blocks fall into the lake. Considering that the glacier is 5 km long and 70 m high one can imagine the noise this makes. Here we will have 2 hours to experience the glacier before driving back to El Calafate.

Day 10 – Sunday El Calafate – Buenos Aires (B)
Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Buenos Aires (not included).
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.

Moderate: Hotel Loi Suites Esmeralda or similar
Superior: Hotel Grand Brizo or similar

Day 11 – Monday Buenos Aires (B)
Transfer to the international airport of Buenos Aires for your onward flight.

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