So much of South America fills this 9- day trip. The exciting city of Buenos Aires, touring, the viewing of ancient glaciers,and more.
Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to enjoy at your own pace.
Buenos Aires is a marvelous and furious cosmopolitan city, full of colors and different kinds of architecture. Capital of Argentina and described as the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires proudly embraces this title, as well as showing off plenty of its own culture!
Argentines are usually eager to host visitors: if you walk the streets with a map, someone will surely stop and ask if you need directions. That’s our spirit! So, for this first day, feel free to wander the cobblestone streets lined with outdoor cafes, enjoy the mouthwatering aroma of prized Argentine beef sizzling on an open “parrilla” (barbecue) and browse the local antique and artisan markets that offer plenty of bargain shopping. And to travel deeper and have a firm grip of the Argentine spirit, find the perfect leather jacket or handbag (Buenos Aires is home to some excellent local designers) and explore the colorful Palermo Soho neighborhoods.
Type of service: Private
Included: Transportation mentioned above, English-speaking guide
Guide assistance during transfer.
Type of service: Private
Included: Transportation mentioned above
Guide assistance during transfer.
Transfer El Calafate Airport / El Calafate Hotel
Welcome to Southern Patagonia!
Today, Southern Patagonia welcomes you with open arms. El Calafate is a starting point for adventure travelers who desire to unearth the most spellbinding natural wonders of Patagonia, like the Perito Moreno Glacier.
The Perito Moreno glacier is one of the only glaciers in the world that’s still advancing. Though it’s not the only glacier in the area, it’s the one that made the city of El Calafate famous worldwide. For many years now, El Calafate has been considered the capital of the glaciers. Located at the shore of Lago Argentino (the southernmost, largest Patagonian lake), it’s also home of the Spegazzini glacier, which forms the natural border between Argentina and Chile, and the Upsala glacier, named Glaciar del Gigante (Giant’s glacier), the biggest glacier to sit at the mouth of Lake Argentino.
Is El Calafate all about the glaciers? Well, yes and no…glaciers are main attractions that you can visit via hiking or a boat ride but you have a lot more to discover about Argentine rural culture. From Calafate, you can also visit a typical Patagonian finca (ranch) and learn all about the gaucho (cowboy) culture and enjoy a great asado (barbecue). You’ll soon realize that Calafate offers more than just being the gateway to the Perito Moreno glacier.
Upon arrival, you will be taken to the hotel, where you will have the rest of the day to relax or explore the surroundings.
Entrance fee included
The first landing will be in Bahía Toro. Accompanied by the guide, we will take an interpretive walk through the Patagonian Andean forest until we reach the waterfall. From the shore of the lake, we will be able to observe the hanging glaciers of Cerro Mayo and Cerro Negro. We will return to the boat and, in just 15 more minutes of navigation, we will arrive at the next stop. (Total walking distance: 700m approx. / Difficulty: low, flat terrain.)
We will disembark at Cerro Negro, where we will begin a walk into the Patagonian Andean forest. We will go bordering a river that will take us to the Hill. We will arrive a few meters from the base, from where we will be able to contemplate the wonderful Black Glacier; a “hanging” glacier from which a large number of waterfalls are born that give rise to the river that we were bordering. We will remain in this place, observing the incredible landscape around us. Then, we will return to the boat that will take us to our next destination. (Total walking distance: 1,000m approx. / Difficulty: medium, gentle slope.)
Returning to navigation, we will leave Seno Mayo of Lake Argentino to navigate again through the Canal de los Témpanos. In a few minutes, we will begin to see the north wall of the Perito Moreno glacier. We will disembark in Puerto Perito Moreno to go to the catwalks, which are in front of the glacier. There we will have free time to walk and observe the glacier from the different balconies.
At the time set by the guide, we will return to Puerto Perito Moreno to re-embark and return to the initial place of departure, the Punta Bandera Port.
Upon disembarking, you will take the transfer back to your hotel in El Calafate.
Type of service: Shared
Duration: 8 hours
Operation: Daily departures (with a minimum of 20 pax), from Sept 15th to April 30th. Does not operate on Dec 25th or Jan 1st.
Includes: Round trip transportation, navigation and detailed guided walks, bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
Not included: Box lunch or lunch, entrance to the national park.
Notes: Wear comfortable shoes to walk in the forest, warm clothes and a jacket
raincoat. The passenger must take a meal; no food is sold on board.
Restrictions: Excursion NOT SUITABLE for people with motor difficulties (use of a wheelchair, cane or any problem walking).
Entrance fee included
During this day, we will drive the most famous 25-kilometer stretch around Bariloche to visit the awe-inspiring, panoramic viewpoints along the way. Some family-friendly highlights include the walking through the towering trees of Llao-Llao Nature Park, the breathtaking vistas of Moreno and Nahuel Huapi Lakes, and the impressive properties overlooking the Lopez and Capilla mountains. Kids will especially appreciate taking a ride on Campanario Hill’s thrilling chairlift which offers sweeping views of this truly spectacular region.
Duration: 5/6 hours.
Walking time: 1hs.
Difficulty: Low.
Type of service: Private
Included: Transportation mentioned above, English-speaking guide
Guide assistance during transfer.
Type of service: Private
Included: Transportation mentioned above, English-speaking guide
9 days 8 nights
Specific Tour
English, Espanol
Unlimited