Sample Itineraries for Argentina Tours

BUENOS AIRES - IGUAZU FALLS - PERITO MORENO

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival transfer from the International airport to the hotel. Accommodation.
2 hour walking tour in the surroundings of the hotel. There are multiple approaches:
" Historic Walk
" Cafes & bookstores
" Architecture of the first days of Buenos Aires
" Buenos Aires Today
" Nature prevails in Buenos Aires.

Hotel: Howard Johnson Boutique Recolet (standard) or Hotel Madero (superior)
Meals: None.

DAY 02 - BUENOS AIRES - Morning visit of the city of Buenos Aires. The Four Balconies of Buenos Aires is an exclusive visit in which a guide, professor of the University, uses four parks and plazas to introduce passengers to the city, its history, its everyday life and the peculiar psychology of the "porteño", the inhabitant of Buenos Aires. Evening transfer from the hotel to the Tango Venue to experience the glamorous dance complemented with a fine dinner.

Hotel: Howard Johnson Boutique Recoleta or Hotel Madero
Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 03 - BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure to explore the area on own.
Hotel: Howard Johnson Boutique Recoleta or Hotel Madero
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 04 - BUENOS AIRES - PUERTO IGUAZU - Transfer to the domestic airport to fly to Puerto Iguazu. Arrival in Puerto Iguazu, meet and greet and transfer to the hotel located in the small city of Puerto Iguazu. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the area and enjoy the nice coast of the Iguazu River.

Hotel: La Cantera Iguazu - Earth rooms (standard) or Panoramic Hotel (Garden view rooms - superior)
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 05- FD IGUAZU FALLS - Full day exploring the amazing Iguazu falls in a private car. After a first stop at the visitor´s center we will board a fun small train which connects the most interesting areas of the park: the Upper and lower trails and the Devil´s Throat. Navigation upstream the Iguazu River to approach the amazing Devil´s Throat, the most imposing of the falls. Afternoon return to the hotel.

Hotel: Hotel La Cantera - Earth Room (standard) or Panoramic Hotel (Garden view rooms - superior)
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 06- PUERTO IGUAZU - BUENOS AIRES - EL CALAFATE - Transfer to the airport to fly to El Calafate via Buenos Aires. Afternoon arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation. Balance of the day at leisure.

One of the most beautiful landscapes in the Western Hemisphere is found in the Patagonian Andes. For this reason a chain of Argentine and Chilean National Parks protects this natural beauty. Numerous lakes fed by glacial run-off reflect the majesty of the snow-capped peaks. The mountainsides are covered by primeval forests of subantarctic beech trees many of which change color spectacularly in autumn.
Surrounded by this magnificent vegetation are the immense glaciers, most likely the highlight of any trip to this region. Between the 48 and 51 South parallels, the Andes Range is covered by a large extension of permafrost known as the Patagonian continental icecap, which stretches for 560 miles from north to south. So large it is that it is also called "the third pole" after its huge concentration of ice. It is the origin of 47 major glaciers, such as the famous Perito Moreno glacier.

Hotel: Hotel de Campo Kau Yatun - Std Room or Kosten Aike (superior)
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 07- FD PERITO MORENO GLACIER - Full day visit to the most amazing glacier in the Los Glaciares National Park: The Perito Moreno Glacier. A huge mass of ice of almost the same dimension of the city of Buenos Aires (200km2) mesmerizes every visitor with its huge blocks of ice calving thunderously into the water, the stunning vistas of the water splashing and the seemingly roaring of the ice caves and river running. We will hike for about 2 hours on this mass of ice (nor physical condition neither previous experience required). Return to El Calafate.

Hotel: Hotel de Campo Kau Yatun - Std Room. or Kosten Aike (superior)
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 08- EL CALAFATE - Day at leisure. There are some options to explore the area such as:
RIOS de HIELO NAVIGATION - A full day navigation in a modern catamaran that crosses the Argentino lake approaching the huge icebergs on the way to visit the Upsala Glacier, once the largest glacier on the National Park; then the small and beautiful Onelli bay which leads the way to a small lagoon of the same name where various glaciers drain such as: Agassiz, Bolado, Onelli, etc. Time permitting - on the way back - a visit to the Spegazzini glacier is part of the program.

CERRO FRIAS HORSEBACK RIDE - A 6 hour fun horseback ride to reach the summit of Cerro Frias which grants a 360 view of the area allowing - on a clear day - to see the amazing Torres del Paine. Easy ride. Lunch included.

BALCONES de CALAFATE - A 3 hour 4WD exploration of the surroundings of El Calafate climbing the Cerro Buenos Aires and having an aerial view of the small village and the lake beneath. A new perspective of the area not to be missed!

Hotel: Hotel de Campo Kau Yatun - Std Room or Kosten Aike (superior)
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 09- EL CALAFATE - Day at leisure until the time of the transfer to the airport to fly to the next destination.

Meals: Breakfast.

BUENOS AIRES - SALTA -
IRUYA HIKE

OPERATES: APRIL through DECEMBER 2011

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival in Buenos Aires. Meet & greet at the International airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Afternoon a two hour walking tour to get acquainted with some area of Buenos Aires and be introduced to this amazing city by one of our fine guides.
Some ideas for a walking tour are:
* Historic Walk
* Cafes & bookstores
* Architecture of the first days of Buenos Aires
* Buenos Aires Today
* Nature prevails in Buenos Aires.

Hotel: Moreno Buenos Aires hotel
Meals: None

DAY 02- BUENOS AIRES - Morning meet the guide at the hotel for a 3 hour bike ride in Buenos Aires to discover a different Buenos Aires. The ride will include such areas as Puerto Madero and Costanera Sur Nature Reserve. Balance of the afternoon at leisure.
Hotel: Moreno Buenos Aires hotel
Meals: None

DAY 03- BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure to explore on own. Evening dinner and tango show at one of the most prestigious tango venues. Executive service. Best seats on ground floor and upgraded menu. Transportation to from the hotel is included on a shared basis.

Hotel: Moreno Buenos Aires hotel
Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 04- BUENOS AIRES / SALTA - Transfer from the hotel to the domestic airport to fly to Salta. Arrival in Salta, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Afternoon a A 2-hour walking tour of the city center that offers a dense concentration of museums, historical buildings and galleries. We will discover the beautiful architecture, its cobble-stoned colonial streets, and the everyday life of this bustling city. It will be the perfect introduction to the exploration of the area.

Hotel: Aldaba hotel www.aldabahotel.com
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 05- SALTA - Morning Bike Tour in Salta. There will be some possibilities such as the Toro Canyon, San Lorenzo or the whereabouts of Salta. Choices will be informed when booking and will depend on the weather. Afternoon at leisure.

Hotel: Aldaba hotel www.aldabahotel.com
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 06- THE ROAD TO THE CLOUDS - We start our exploration of these areas leaving early in the morning driving along the Toro canyon, which runs parallel to the tracks of the train to the clouds. Our first stop will be the Tastil ruins, the largest pre-Inca Columbian in the Northwest of Argentina. We then follow our way to San Antonio de los Cobres (at 12500 ft, 4080m), a windswept town in the middle of the Andean Puna. Over there we will be able to observe the famous "la Polvorilla Viaduct", a wonderful engineer work built in 1930. We reach San Antonio de los Cobres for a stop for lunch (not included) and from there head through the Puna (high plateau) towards a huge salt deposit (SALINAS GRANDES), where we will appreciate the rudimentary exploitation of the salt and then drive down the winding "Cuesta de Lipán" to reach a highlight: the colonial village of Purmamarca, at the foot of the Seven Colors Mountain. After a short visit, drive 20 minutes to Tilcara.

Hotel: Posada de Luz (Tilcara) www.posadadeluz.com
Meals: Breakfast & lunchbox.

DAY 07- SALTA / IRUYA - Early morning departure towards the Humahuaca Canyon and Iruya. Along a winding mountain road, where we will appreciate exuberant subtropical vegetation including a varied number of ferns, epiphytes, ancient native trees, and multicolored birds. We drive into the historical and fantastic Quebrada de Humahuaca (Humahuaca canyon). We arrive at Humahuaca (3000 m / 9842ft above sea level) where the splendor of the landscape and the presence of aboriginal ruins leave their long lasting tracks in our souls. We resume our trip and, in Iturbe, start our way up toward Abra Condor (Condor Pass - 4000m) where we can feel the "Pre-Puna" (the High Andean plateau). In the afternoon we arrive at Iruya, the small village at the top of the mountains and overlooking the valleys. Its population with a strong mixture of the mestizos and the local coya still keeps its ancient traditions, as well as a very particular religious celebration. Accommodation (2750 m)

Hotel: Hosteria de Iruya.
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 08- TREKKING THE SILENT VALLEYS - During this day we hike along narrow paths up the mountain slope, with deep abyss, crossed by torrential rivers and the high peaks, emerging like stone guardians, as our only witnesses. Our trail winds, at times up the cracks or passes, or down to the river bed. We walk into a transversal valley, whose inhabitants join the ancestral rituals and costumes with Christian practices. During the hike, we can visit small colonial chapels and see the vestiges of ancient native civilizations. The landscape and the views that can be appreciated on this trip totally fill up our adventurous desire, and the beauty of the place grants an overwhelming sight.
Accommodation in a very comfortable mountain refuge -Refugio CONDOR (3050m) - located in a high cliff with a panoramic view over the valleys. The refuge includes: bar service, hot water and toilet facilities.
Slope: 500 m.
Approx. hike: 6 hours
Maximum altitude during the trek: 3150 m.
Hotel: Refugio Casa Condor.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch- box & dinner.

DAY 09- TREKKING THE SILENT VALLEYS - Full day hiking the Silent Valleys reaching areas of stunning beauty, beautiful canyons and deep abyss.
Hotel: Refugio Casa Condor.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

DAY 10- TREKKING THE SILENT VALLEYS /IRUYA
Return to Iruya through a different mountain road, which will allow us to visit some small villages along the way, mingle with local people and if we are lucky see the artisans at work while they weave the beautiful ponchos.
Hotel: Hosteria de Iruya.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch box.

DAY 11- IRUYA - SALT BEDS - SALTA - Morning departure leaving behind the Silent Valleys to drive into one of the highest places on earth - the Puna or High Andean Plateau. We return to the National Route and drive to Abra Pampa, where we start our exploration in the mythical and deserted Route 40 at 3800m above sea level. During our drive we will observe herds of llama and vicuñas to photograph. The multi-hued canyon walls serve as a backdrop for the lively manifestation of indigenous culture. Along the way we will be able to visit several charming village known for their small churches and chapels of varying architectural styles. Visit SALINAS GRANDES (Great Salt Flats) to observe the rudimentary exploitation of the salt. Drive down to Purmamarca through a very panoramic winding road and the highest point in our itinerary: 4170 m at CUESTA de LIPAN (Lipan Slope). Late afternoon arrival in Salta. Accommodation.

Hotel: Aldaba Hotel - www.aldabahotel.com
Meals: Breakfast & lunch box.

DAY 12- SALTA - BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure to explore on own until the time for the transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Buenos Aires.Arrival transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Hotel: Moreno Buenos Aires hotel www.morenobuenosaires.com
Meals: None

DAY 13- BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure to explore on own. Transfer to the International airport.

Meals: Breakfast

BUENOS AIRES - VALDES PENINSULA - USHUAIA - PERITO MORENO

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival transfer from the International airport to the hotel. Accommodation. 2 hour walking tour in the surroundings of the hotel. There are multiple approaches:
" Historic Walk
" Cafes & bookstores
" Architecture of the first days of Buenos Aires
" Buenos Aires Today
" Nature prevails in Buenos Aires.

Hotel: Moreno Hotel = standard. Hotel Madero - www.hotelmadero.com.ar or Howard Johnson Boutique Recoleta - www.hjboutiquerecoleta.com = superior
Meals: None.

Hotel: Abasto Plaza hotel - Sup rooms or Hotel Madero - Sup rooms. or HJ Boutique Recoleta.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.

DAY 03 - BUENOS AIRES- PUERTO MADRYN - Day at leisure until the time for the transfer to the airport to fly to Trelew. Arrival transfer from the airport to Punta Tombo rookery, the most important breeding colony of Magellanic penguins in Argentina. A rocky 3-km-long and 600-meter-wide mass getting into the sea, covered by sand, clay, and gravel and surrounded by large sandy beaches, it offers the largest concentration of sea birds in the entire Patagonian coast. In the afternoon transfer to Puerto Madryn to overnight.

Hotel: Tolosa Hotel - Standard- www.hoteltolosa.com.ar or Peninsula Hotel -superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 04 - VALDES PENINSULA - Full day visit to Valdes Peninsula. On our way we will stop to see the wildlife of the area: guanacos, lesser rheas, Patagonian foxes, hairy armadillos, maras and the most important rookeries protecting large colonies of South American sea lions and Southern elephant seals, Magellanic penguins also inhabit this area along with oystercatchers, dolphin gulls, kelp gulls, cormorants, etc. We resume our drive to reach Isla de los Pájaros lookout point to spot some of the birdlife of the area, then following the gravel road and after 25 km (approx.) we reach Puerto Pirámides, a small village starting point of the whale watching navigations. At Puerto Piramides there is a small sea lions colony worth of visit. Our next stop will be Punta Delgada, the Southernmost tip of the Valdes Peninsula. This area is particularly interesting for its elephant seal colony (Mirounga leonina).

After having visited Punta Delgada we head to Caleta Valdés, another interesting rookery of sea lions and elephant seals colonies where normally we will stop for lunch (not included) before returning to Puerto Madryn.

From August through December, we can enjoy a 2 hour whale watching navigation to sight the impressive Southern Right Whale.
Hotel: Tolosa Hotel - standard - www.hoteltolosa.com.ar or Peninsula Hotel - www.hotelpeninsula.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 05 - PUERTO MADRYN - TRELEW - USHUAIA - Transfer to the airport to fly to Ushuaia. Arrival in the Southernmost city in the World, meet and greet and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Balance of the day to rest and explore on own.

Hotel: Los Fuegos Hosteria - standard - www.hosterialosfuegos.com or Los Yamanas - superior www.hotelyamanas.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 06- FD TIERRA del FUEGO NP (Hike & Navigation) - Full day exploration of the Tierra del Fuego NP one of the nicest National Parks in Argentina. Stunning vistas of the Beagle Channel and the Andean Range; Southern beech forest and amazing lakes all blend to provide a complete experience. We will hike along a coastal trail of great beauty, follow with lunch at Lago Roca before we navigate towards the Isla Redonda to be amazed at the incredible marine fauna at the end of the World.

Hotel: Los Fuegos hosteria - standard; Los Yamanas hotel - superior
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

DAY 07- USHUAIA - EL CALAFATE - Transfer to the airport to fly to El Calafate via Buenos Aires. Afternoon arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation. Balance of the day at leisure.

One of the most beautiful landscapes in the Western Hemisphere is found in the Patagonian Andes. For this reason a chain of Argentine and Chilean National Parks protects this natural beauty of primeval forests of subantarctic beech trees many of which change color spectacularly in autumn. Surrounded by this magnificent vegetation are the immense glaciers, most likely the highlight of any trip to this region. Between the 48 and 51 South parallels, the Andes Range is covered by a large extension of permafrost known as the Patagonian continental icecap, which stretches for 560 miles from north to south. So large it is that it is also called "the third pole" after its huge concentration of ice. It is the origin of 47 major glaciers, such as the famous Perito Moreno glacier.

Hotel: Hotel de Campo Kau Yatun - Standard. Www.kauyatun.com or Kosten Aike Hotel - www.kostenaike.com superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 08- FD PERITO MORENO GLACIER - Full day visit to the most amazing glacier in the Los Glaciares National Park: The Perito Moreno Glacier. A huge mass of ice of almost the same dimension of the city of Buenos Aires (200km2) mesmerizes every visitor with its huge blocks of ice calving thunderously into the water, the stunning vistas of the water splashing and the seemingly roaring of the ice caves and river running. We will hike for about 2 hours on this mass of ice (nor physical condition neither previous experience required). Return to El Calafate.

Hotel: Hotel de Campo Kau Yatun - . Www.kauyatun.com / Kosten Aike - www.kostenaike.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 09- EL CALAFATE - Day at leisure. There are some options to explore the area such as:
ESTANCIA CRISTINA DISCOVERY - A full day navigation in a modern catamaran that crosses the Argentino lake approaching the huge icebergs on the way to visit the Upsala Glacier, once the largest glacier on the National Park; then the small and beautiful Onelli bay which leads the way to a small lagoon of the same name where various glaciers drain such as: Agassiz, Bolado, Onelli, etc.
Time permitting - on the way back - a visit to the Spegazzini glacier is part of the program.

Hotel: Hotel de Campo Kau Yatun - / Kosten Aike hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 10- EL CALAFATE - BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure until the time of the transfer to the airport to fly back to Buenos Aires. Arrival in Buenos Aires. Meet and greet and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Hotel: Moreno Hotel = standard , Hotel Madero or HJ Boutique Recoleta = Superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 11- BUENOS AIRES. - Day at leisure until the time for the transfer to the International airport to fly back home.
Meals: Breakfast.

BUENOS AIRES - IGUAZU FALLS - MENDOZA

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival transfer from the International airport to the hotel. Accommodation. 2 hour walking tour in the surroundings of the hotel. There are multiple approaches:
" Historic Walk
" Cafes & bookstores
" Architecture of the first days of Buenos Aires
" Buenos Aires Today
" Nature prevails in Buenos Aires.

Hotel: Legado Mitico Buenos Aires - Classic Rooms - www.legadomitico.com
Meals: None.

Hotel: Legado Mitico Buenos Aires - Classic Rooms
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.

DAY 03 - BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure to explore the area on own.

Hotel: Legado Mitico Buenos Aires - Classic Rooms.
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 04 - BUENOS AIRES - PUERTO IGUAZU - Transfer to the domestic airport to fly to Puerto Iguazu. Arrival in Puerto Iguazu, meet and greet and transfer to the Argentine side of the falls to explore the amazing Iguazu falls in a private car. After a first stop at the visitor´s center we will board a fun small train which connects the most interesting areas of the park: the Upper and lower trails and the Devil´s Throat. Navigation upstream the Iguazu River to approach the amazing Devil´s Throat, the most imposing of the falls. Afternoon transfer 50 km South of Puerto Iguazu to reach Puerto Bemberg, the classy lodge on the River. Accommodation.

Hotel: Puerto Bemberg - www.puertobemberg.com
Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAYS 05 & 06 - PUERTO BEMBERG - Two full days dedicated to explore and enjoy the facilities and activities organized and proposed by the lodge. With a very lively and excellent naturalist guide with a passion for conservation there are lots of possibilities to enjoy. Visits to its orchid garden, navigate the river, explore the sandy beaches, relax, and visit the historic sites in the area.

Hotel: Puerto Bemberg.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner.

DAY 07- PUERTO IGUAZU - BUENOS AIRES - MENDOZA (OR direct flight if available) - Transfer to the airport to fly to Mendoza via Buenos Aires or direct flight. Afternoon arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation. Balance of the day at leisure.
The Andes Mountain Range, true backbone of South America, reaches its highest point, Mt. Aconcagua (23,000 ft) in the Argentine province of Mendoza. A "mecca" for mountain climbing with its two "big peaks" in Argentina ACONCAGUA and its eternal rival the imposing MERCEDARIO, offers countless possibilities of horseback riding, rafting, trekking and hiking at the foot or across the Andes. In addition you may indulge in thermal baths at hot springs and wine tasting in numerous wineries, which are becoming famous all over the world.

Hotel: Hotel Robles de Besares - Std Room. Www.roblesdebesares.com
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 08- FD WINE TOUR MALBEC - Meet at the hotel for a full day visit to the wineries within this region, which is the very heart of the famous Malbec country, with the snow-capped Andes Mountains always in the background. Many of Argentina's most prestigious wineries are located in this area and it is a thirty minute drive from the city centre.

Our first visit is to ACHAVAL FERRER, the first Argentinean winery to obtain 96 points in the Spectator. This project is the idea of 6 men; little they do can be described as conventional, but the operation has style and passion and it is evident in every bottle, which is why this talented group has 5 wines at 92, or more points.

From here we travel a short distance to lunch at BELASCO DE BAQUEDANO, which has the only sensory room in Argentina; a real treat for those wanting to test their five senses of the dozens of varied scents Argentine wines have to offer.

We lunch in CAVA DE CANO, This micro winery is worth a visit just to see how the entire process can be fitted into a garage sized room. Set in a beautiful, colonial style building this is an atmospheric step back in time with underground tanks converted into bottle cellars and dining rooms. Lunch is a spectacular buffet with every type of delicacy.

Our day concludes with a visit to CARMELLO PATTI. Given that all winemakers are artists, this man is the personification. He does not advertise his boutique winery in any shape way or form and only makes what his devoted customers actually ask for. Carmelo Patti has been making wine in Mendoza for thirty six year. He buys all of his grapes, but knows where to get the best and gets the best out of them. Here we will learn the true meaning of "cult wine".

*NB: Wineries may change from the listed above; we check services and normally do updates.

Hotel: Robles de Besares - Std Room.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

DAY 09- MENDOZA - Three hour visit of the city of Mendoza, the pride of the mendocinos (the inhabitants of the city) since the area is a desert that -because of the hard work of men and a carefully designed irrigation system- has been transformed into an oasis with beautiful parks and plazas.
The very center of the city is the Independence Park, a beautiful square with pergolas, fountains, gardens and lots of cultural events. Following the 1861 earthquake, the new city was rebuilt around this area. Four additional plazas, San Martín, Chile, Italia, and España, are located within two blocks off each corner of Independence Square. We then head to the General San Martín Park which is almost as big as the city itself. This extends over 350 hectares (865 acres) with 17km (11 miles) of pathways and 300 species of plants and trees (both native and exotic). But the highlight of the visit is to reach the top of Cerro de la Gloria, which offers a panoramic view of the city and surrounding valley, as well as a monument in honor of Jose de San Martin, who liberated Argentina, Chile, and Peru from Spanish domain.

Hotel: Hotel Robles de Besares- Std Room.
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 10- MENDOZA - Day at leisure until the time of the transfer to the airport to fly to the next destination.

Meals: Breakfast.

OPTIONAL RETURN TO BUENOS AIRES AND BACK HOME

DAY 10- MENDOZA - BUENOS AIRES - Arrival in Buenos Aires. Meet and greet and transfer to the International airport to fly back home.

BUENOS AIRES - USHUAIA - PERITO MORENO

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival transfer from the International airport to the hotel. Accommodation. 2 hour walking tour in the surroundings of the hotel. There are multiple approaches:
" Historic Walk
" Cafes & bookstores
" Architecture of the first days of Buenos Aires
" Buenos Aires Today
" Nature prevails in Buenos Aires.

Hotel: Abasto Plaza hotel - www.abastoplaza.com = standard; Hotel Madero - www.hotelmadero.com.ar = superior
Meals: None.

DAY 02 - BUENOS AIRES - Morning visit of the city of Buenos Aires. The Four Balconies of Buenos Aires is an exclusive visit in which a guide, professor of the University, uses four parks and plazas to introduce passengers to the city, its history, its everyday life and the peculiar psychology of the "porteño", the inhabitant of Buenos Aires. Evening transfer from the hotel to the Tango Venue to experience the glamorous dance complemented with a fine dinner.

Hotel: Abasto Plaza hotel - www.abastoplaza.com = standard; Hotel Madero - www.hotelmadero.com.ar = superior
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.

DAY 03 - BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure to explore the area on own.

Hotel: Abasto Plaza hotel - www.abastoplaza.com = standard; Hotel Madero - www.hotelmadero.com.ar = superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 04 - BUENOS AIRES - USHUAIA - Transfer to the domestic airport to fly to Ushuaia. Arrival in the Southernmost city in the World, meet and greet and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Balance of the day to rest and explore on own.

Hotel: Los Fuegos Hosteria - www.hosterialosfuegos.com = standard; Los Yamanas - www.hotelyamanas.com.ar = superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 05- FD TIERRA del FUEGO NP (Hike & Navigation) - Full day exploration of the Tierra del Fuego NP one of the nicest National Parks in Argentina. Stunning vistas of the Beagle Channel and the Andean Range; Southern beech forest and amazing lakes all blend to provide a complete experience. We will hike along a coastal trail of great beauty, follow with lunch at Lago Roca before we navigate towards the Isla Redonda to be amazed at the incredible marine fauna at the end of the World.

Hotel: Los Fuegos Hosteria - www.hosterialosfuegos.com = standard; Los Yamanas - www.hotelyamanas.com.ar = superior
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

DAY 06- HARBERTON RANCH, THE HISTORY OF THE PIONEERS IN THE AREA- A complete exploration of the southern lands: We will visit the Harberton Ranch belonging to the descendants of the first British Missionaries to reach the area and mingle with the Yamanas and the cross the Beagle Channel to visit Isla Martillo a unique spot of incredible fauna due to the merging of currents. Lots of Magellanic penguins, some gentoo and some other surprises (if lucky!). The tour then gets to Gable Island, the largest on the Beagle Channel for lunch and a short hike in this almost pristine area.

Hotel: Los Fuegos Hosteria - www.hosterialosfuegos.com = standard; Los Yamanas - www.hotelyamanas.com.ar = superior
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

One of the most beautiful landscapes in the Western Hemisphere is found in the Patagonian Andes. For this reason a chain of Argentine and Chilean National Parks protects this natural beauty of primeval forests of subantarctic beech trees many of which change color spectacularly in autumn. Surrounded by this magnificent vegetation are the immense glaciers, most likely the highlight of any trip to this region. Between the 48 and 51 South parallels, the Andes Range is covered by a large extension of permafrost known as the Patagonian continental icecap, which stretches for 560 miles from north to south. So large it is that it is also called "the third pole" after its huge concentration of ice. It is the origin of 47 major glaciers, such as the famous Perito Moreno glacier.

Hotel: Hotel de Campo Kau Yatun - . Www.kauyatun.com = standard / Kosten Aike Hotel - www.kostenaike.com = superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 10- EL CALAFATE - Day at leisure until the time of the transfer to the airport to fly to the next destination.

Meals: Breakfast.

OPTIONAL RETURN TO BUENOS AIRES AND BACK HOME

DAY 10- EL CALAFATE- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival in Buenos Aires. Meet and greet and transfer to the International airport to fly back home.

BUENOS AIRES - SALTA -
IGUAZU FALLS

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival transfer from the International airport to the hotel. Accommodation. Afternoon at leisure. We suggest a 2 hour walking tour in the surroundings of the hotel.

Hotel: Hotel Pulitzer - Www.hotelpulitzer.com.ar = standard; Hotel Madero - www.hotelmadero.com = superior
Meals: None.

Hotel: Hotel Pulitzer - Www.hotelpulitzer.com.ar = standard; Hotel Madero - www.hotelmadero.com = superior
Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 03 - BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure to explore the area on own.

Hotel: Hotel Pulitzer - Www.hotelpulitzer.com.ar = standard; Hotel Madero - www.hotelmadero.com = superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 04 - BUENOS AIRES - SALTA - Transfer to the domestic airport to fly to Salta. Arrival transfer at the hotel and transfer in a private car to the hotel. Accommodation. In the afternoon visit of the city of Salta and its very interesting High Mountain Archaeological Museum, the locally known as the MAAM - www.maam.org.ar
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Hotel: Aldaba Hotel - Www.aldabahotel.com = standard, Design Suites - www.design.com = superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 05 - SALTA - CACHI - We head south from Salta city skirting the rust-colored tobacco fields at the city's edge before heading west on RP 33 the gravel road that journeys through the parched Quebrada de Escoipe (Escoipe canyon). At the canyon's end the landscape changes abruptly as the Cuesta del Obispo (Obispo Pas) and the Valle Encantado (Enchanted valley) both huge, verdantly green valleys come into view. As the road climbs the mountains that overlook the valleys, condors can be easily seen gliding overhead. Doubling back and forth as it ascends, the road eventually climbs to about 12,000 feet where we find the access to the beautiful Los Cardones NP, a national park populated by thousands of huge cardon cacti.

Arrival in Cachi, a small village located within a short distance form the park. It is tiny, but a good place to rest. Cachi's restored colonial church is a national historic monument. The museum of local archeology has a collection of native artifacts of the Andean region.

Hotel: Hotel El Cortijo
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 06- CACHI - CAFAYATE - Leave Cachi in the morning to enter one of the nicest roads in Argentina, the Route 40. We leave Cachi and visit Seclantas to mingle with the friendly weavers that make the beautiful ponchos and other items. Following we reach Molinos which is such a charming village that deserves a visit. Finally we enter the stunning Quebrada de las Flechas (The Arrow´s gorge) an incredible rock formation of capricious forms. Finally we reach Cafayate, the hometown of the Torrontes, a local wine variety. Accommodation.

Hotel: Viñas de Cafayate Wine Resort -Mountain view rooms - Www.cafayatewineresort.com
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 07- CAFAYATE - SALTA.
Morning dedicated to visiting the vineyards in Cafayate and time permitting we can visit the very interesting archaeological site at Quilmes.
In the afternoon drive back to Salta via the Quebrada de las Conchas a very panoramic canyon of red rocks formations.
Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.

Hotel: Aldaba Hotel - Www.aldabahotel.com = standard, Design Suites - www.design.com = superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 08 (MO - WE- FR)- SALTA - PUERTO IGUAZU - Transfer to the domestic airport to fly to Puerto Iguazu. Arrival in Puerto Iguazu, meet and greet and transfer to the hotel located in the small city of Puerto Iguazu. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the area and enjoy the nice coast of the Iguazu River.

Hotel: Hotel La Cantera -Earth - www.hotellacantera.com = standard, Loi Suites -. Jr Deck - www.loisuites.com = superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 09- FD IGUAZU FALLS - Full day exploring the amazing Iguazu falls in a private car. After a first stop at the visitor´s center we will board a fun small train which connects the most interesting areas of the park: the Upper and lower trails and the Devil´s Throat. Afternoon return to the hotel before checking the dusky swifts flying literally into the cascades disappearing then in the rocks.

A spectacular navigation in the lower Iguazú River to approach the San Martin, Tres Mosqueteros Waterfalls and the imposing
Devil´s Throat. We will negotiate the rapids to reach these impressive falls. We start at the lower trail end (Circuito Chico) and navigate first to the San Martin Island then close to Los Tres Mosqueteros (The three Musketeers) waterfall and then a final approach to the Devil's Throat to be amazed
at the huge mass of water falling thunderously

Hotel: La Cantera - Earth = standard & Los Suites - Jr Deck = superior
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 10 - IGUAZU FALLS - Day at leisure until the time for the transfer to the airport to fly to next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

BUENOS AIRES - WINE COUNTRY - LAKE DISTRICT

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival transfer from the International airport to the hotel. Accommodation. 2 hour walking tour in the surroundings of the hotel. There are multiple approaches:
" Historic Walk
" Cafes & bookstores
" Architecture of the first days of Buenos Aires
" Buenos Aires Today
" Nature prevails in Buenos Aires.

Hotel: Casa Calma Wellness hotel
Meals: None.

Hotel: Casa Calma Wellness hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 03 - BUENOS AIRES - MENDOZA - Transfer to the airport to fly to Mendoza via Buenos Aires or direct flight. Afternoon arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation. Balance of the day at leisure.
The Andes Mountain Range, true backbone of South America, reaches its highest point, Mt. Aconcagua (23,000 ft) in the Argentine province of Mendoza. A "mecca" for mountain climbing with its two "big peaks" in Argentina ACONCAGUA and its eternal rival the imposing MERCEDARIO, offers countless possibilities of horseback riding, rafting, trekking and hiking at the foot or across the Andes. In addition you may indulge in thermal baths at hot springs and wine tasting in numerous wineries, which are becoming famous all over the world.

Hotel: Hotel Robles de Besares - Std Room. Www.roblesdebesares.com
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 04- FD WINE TOUR MALBEC - Meet at the hotel for a full day visit to the wineries within this region, which is the very heart of the famous Malbec country, with the snow-capped Andes Mountains always in the background. Many of Argentina's most prestigious wineries are located in this area and it is a thirty minute drive from the city centre.

*NB: Wineries may change from the listed above; we check services and normally do updates.

Hotel: Robles de Besares - Std Room.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

DAY 05- MENDOZA - Three hour visit of the city of Mendoza, the pride of the mendocinos (the inhabitants of the city) since the area is a desert that -because of the hard work of men and a carefully designed irrigation system- has been transformed into an oasis with beautiful parks and plazas.
The very center of the city is the Independence Park, a beautiful square with pergolas, fountains, gardens and lots of cultural events. Following the 1861 earthquake, the new city was rebuilt around this area. Four additional plazas, San Martín, Chile, Italia, and España, are located within two blocks off each corner of Independence Square.

We then head to the General San Martín Park which is almost as big as the city itself. This extends over 350 hectares (865 acres) with 17km (11 miles) of pathways and 300 species of plants and trees (both native and exotic). But the highlight of the visit is to reach the top of Cerro de la Gloria, which offers a panoramic view of the city and surrounding valley, as well as a monument in honor of Jose de San Martin, who liberated Argentina, Chile, and Peru from Spanish domain.

Hotel: Hotel Robles de Besares- Std Room.
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 06- MENDOZA - BARILOCHE (Direct flights on certain days) - Day at leisure until the time of the transfer to the airport to fly to to Bariloche, the heart of the Lake District. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Afternoon exploration of the city and its surroundings following the so -called Circuito Chico, a panoramic road that connects areas of great beauty, surrounding the city.

Hotel: Design Suites Bariloche - Standard room
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 07- BARILOCHE - The city of Bariloche provides an excellent base and easy access to different adventure activities throughout the year. Instead of offering a packaged day-program with fixed itineraries, we offer diverse programs in the diverse environments available in the lake district of Patagonia: dessert, forest, high alpine terrain, glacier and lakes. When designing these alternatives, we take in consideration the appropriate level of exertion wanted by our clients, as well as the weather and mountains conditions.

Hotel: Design Suites - Standard Room
Meals: Breakfast & lunch.

DAY 08- BARILOCHE - VILLA LA ANGOSTURA - Opposite the city of Bariloche we find Villa La Angostura a small village at the foot of Cerro Bayo but also a charming base from where to explore another area of the amazing Nahuel Huapi Lake, the steppe and the starting point of a memorable road which is the so-called Seven Lakes Road. Transfer from Bariloche to Villa La Angostura in a private car will let us get acquainted with this amazing area.

** Another possibility is to cross the Nahuel Huapi lake on a safe private boat on a unforgettable day! A quite and navigation exploring some isolated beaches, enjoying lunch on board and bathing in the sun. A must do experience!!
Arrival transfer to the Correntoso Hotel.

Hotel: Correntoso - Sup Lake view
Meals: Breakfast & lunch.

DAY 09- VILLA LA ANGOSTURA - Day at leisure.
We suggest a visit to Traful, a small village that presides over impressive volcanic landscapes that combine the best of the steppe and the Andean Patagonian Forest. It is located amid mountains at the east end of Lake Traful. This lake is one of the very few in Argentina that harbour all the species of trout that were first sown in the 1900 (rainbow, brown and brooks, as well as lake). The place is a photographer´s paradise with unforgettable images of mountain tops dusted with snow above slopes, and specially beautiful during the Southern autumn due to the varied colours.
Hotel: Correntoso -
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10- VILLA LA ANGOSTURA- BARILOCHE - BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure until the time for the transfer to the airport in Bariloche to fly to Buenos Aires. Arrival transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Hotel: Casa Calma Wellness Hotel. www.casacalma.com
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 11- BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure until the time for the transfer to the International airport.

Meals: Breakfast.

CLASSY BUENOS AIRES - BARILOCHE - EL CALAFATE - IGUAZU FALLS

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival transfer from the International airport to the hotel. Accommodation. 2 hour walking tour in the surroundings of the hotel. There are multiple approaches:
" Historic Walk
" Cafes & bookstores
" Architecture of the first days of Buenos Aires
" Buenos Aires Today
" Nature prevails in Buenos Aires.

Hotel: Sofitel Buenos Aires.
Meals: None.

DAY 03 - BUENOS AIRES - BARILOCHE - Day at leisure until the time of the transfer to the airport to fly to Bariloche, the heart of the Lake District. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Hotel: El Casco Art Hotel - Nahuel Studios room. -
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 04 - BARILOCHE - Morning or Afternoon exploration of the city and its surroundings following the so -called Circuito Chico, a panoramic road that connects areas of great beauty. Balance of the day to visit on own or take advantage of the facilities of this superb hotel; the best place to rest and relax.
Hotel: El Casco Art Hotel - Nahuel Studios room. - www.hotelelcasco.com
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 05- BARILOCHE - The city of Bariloche provides an excellent base and easy access to different adventure activities throughout the year. Instead of offering a packaged day-program with fixed itineraries, we offer diverse programs in the diverse environments available in the lake district of Patagonia: dessert, forest, high alpine terrain, glacier and lakes. When designing these alternatives, we take in consideration the appropriate level of exertion wanted by our clients, as well as the weather and mountains conditions.

Two days exploring Bariloche and hiking its countless trails to reach panoramic lookout points masterfully conducted by great mountain guides.

Hotel: El Casco Art Hotel - Nahuel Studios Room - www.hotelelcasco.com
Meals: Breakfast & lunch.

DAY 06- BARILOCHE - EL CALAFATE - Transfer to the airport in Bariloche to fly to El Calafate, the gateway city to the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Arrival. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the beautiful Alta Vista, one of the most impressive places with great outings.
The Hostseria Alta Vista is located within the boundaries of the legendary Estancia Anita; 40 km (24,85m) from El Calafate.

The Estancia La Anita was an icon in Patagonian history, so much so, that it was the place where the so-called Patagonia Rebelde strike took place in 1921-22 as shown on the memorial that stands at the entrance. The estancia of 75000hectares is dedicated to sheep breeding with almost 27000 heads. It used to be a city with the city with its own shearing sheds, wool warehouses, gaucho premises, stores, bars, orchards, etc.
A visit to the estancia is not to be missed.

Hotel: Hosteria Alta Vista - www.hosteriaaltavista.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 07 - EL CALAFATE - Full day visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier, the amazing block of ice almost as big as the city of Buenos Aires. Upon arriving at the National Park be amazed at the stunning blocks of ice calving thunderously into the lake.

Hotel: Hosteria Alta Vista - Www.hosteriaaltavista.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

DAY 08- ALTA VISTA - Full day to enjoy the activities organized by the hosteria among which one can enjoy great hikes and superb horseback rides. The hosteria has an interesting story and is part of the development in Patagonia.

Hotel: Hosteria Alta Vista - Www.hosteriaaltavista.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

DAY 09 - EL CALAFATE - BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure until the time of the transfer to the airport to fly back to Buenos Aires. Arrival. Meet and greet and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Hotel: Sofitel Buenos Aires Hotel - Superior rooms.
Meals: Breakfast

DELUXE ARGENTINA - BUENOS AIRES - USHUAIA - EL CALAFATE & BARILOCHE

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival transfer from the International airport to the hotel. Accommodation. 2 hour walking tour in the surroundings of the hotel. There are multiple approaches:
" Historic Walk
" Cafes & bookstores
" Architecture of the first days of Buenos Aires
" Buenos Aires Today
" Nature prevails in Buenos Aires.

Meals: None.

DAY 02 - BUENOS AIRES -Morning visit of the city of Buenos Aires. The Four Balconies of Buenos Aires is an exclusive visit in which a guide, professor of the University, uses four parks and plazas to introduce passengers to the city, its history, its everyday life and the peculiar psychology of the "porteño", the inhabitant of Buenos Aires. Evening transfer from the hotel to the Tango Venue to experience the glamorous dance complemented with a fine dinner.

Hotel: Alvear Palace hotel - Palace rooms.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 03 - BUENOS AIRES - USHUAIA - Transfer to the domestic airport to fly to Ushuaia. Arrival in the Southernmost city in the World, meet and greet and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Hotel: Las Hayas Hotel & Resort
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 04- FD TIERRA del FUEGO NP (Hike & Navigation) - Full day exploration of the Tierra del Fuego NP one of the nicest National Parks in Argentina. Stunning vistas of the Beagle Channel and the Andean Range; Southern beech forest and amazing lakes all blend to provide a complete experience. We will hike along a coastal trail of great beauty which grants superb vistas of the Beagle channel.
Hotel: Las Hayas Hotel & Resort
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

DAY 05- USHUAIA - EL CALAFATE - Three hours navigating the legendary waters of the Beagle Channel, where the Andes plunge into the sea to reappear in the Antarctic Peninsula. The Beagle Channel is located South of Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego and overlooks the islands that extend all the way to Cape Horn. It was first discovered by Fitz Roy expedition in 1830 and later again with Darwin in 1833. Anglican missionaries first settled it in 1860. Transfer to the airport to fly to El Calafate via Buenos Aires.
Afternoon arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation. Eolo Patagonia´s Spirit will offer the following benefit to the clients: Upgrade to following category subject to availability.

Hotel: Eolo Patagonia´s Spirit - Standard room - www.eolo.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 06 - EL CALAFATE - Full day visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier, the amazing block of ice almost as big as the city of Buenos Aires. Upon arriving at the National Park be amazed at the stunning blocks of ice calving thunderously into the lake.

Hotel: Eolo Patagonia´s Spirit - Standard Room - www.eolo.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

DAY 07- EOLO - Day at leisure to relax at the lodge or book some optional activities such as:
Rios de Hielo Navigation
Cerro Frias Horseback Ride
Estancia Cristina Discovery full day exploration.

Hotel: Eolo Patagonia´s Spirit - Standard room - Www.eolo.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

DAY 08 - EL CALAFATE - BARILOCHE - Day at leisure until the time of the transfer to the airport to fly to Bariloche, the heart of the Lake District. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Afternoon exploration of the city and its surroundings following the so -called Circuito Chico, a panoramic road that connects areas of great beauty.

Hotel: Llao Llao Hotel Resort, Golf & Spa - Mountain View room. - www.llaollao.com
Meals: Breakfast.

Benefits at Llao Llao hotel:
" One Complimentary lunch for two at the Winter Garden (during the stay) beverages are not included.
" Upgrade to following category subject to availability.

DAY 09 - BARILOCHE - The city of Bariloche provides an excellent base and easy access to different adventure activities throughout the year. Instead of offering a packaged day-program with fixed itineraries, we offer diverse programs in the diverse environments available in the lake district of Patagonia: dessert, forest, high alpine terrain, glacier and lakes. When designing these alternatives, we take in consideration the appropriate level of exertion wanted by our clients, as well as the weather and mountains conditions.

One day exploring Bariloche and hiking its countless trails to reach panoramic lookout points masterfully conducted by great mountain guides.
Hotel: Llao Llao Resort, Golf & Spa - Mountain View room. www.llaollao.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast & lunch.

DAY 10 - LLAO LLAO RESORT, GOLF & SPA - Full day dedicated to experiencing this magnificent hotel which has become -through the years - a destination in itself. Some activities such as soft hikes, bike rides, some navigation are included where other such as the golf fees and the spa facilities have an extra cost.

Hotel: Llao Llao Resort, Golf & Spa - Mountain view room - www.llaollao.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

DAY 11- BARILOCHE - BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure until the time of the transfer to the airport to fly back to Buenos Aires. Arrival. Meet and greet and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Evening dinner and tango show at one of the most prestigious shows in Buenos Aires. This will be a Grand Finale of the trip.

Hotel: Alvear Palace hotel - Palace room. www.alvear.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast

Esquina Carlos Gardel Tango Show will include a complimentary upgrade to following category.

DAY 12 - BUENOS AIRES Day at leisure until the time for the transfer to the airport to catch the flight back home or to connect with Iguazu Falls or any other destination in Argentina.

Meals: Breakfast.

ROMANTIC ESCAPADES -
THE NORTHWEST

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival transfer from the International airport to the hotel. Accommodation. Afternoon at leisure. We suggest a 2 hour walking tour in the surroundings of the hotel.

Hotel: Legado Mitico hotel - Classic rooms Www.legadomitico.com
Meals: None.

Once the visit of Buenos Aires is finished we will start a fun tango class where the participants will try to master this glamorous dance which needs footwork ability!

Hotel: Legado Mitico hotel - Classic rooms Www.legadomitico.com
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 03 - BUENOS AIRES - SALTA -TILCARA - Transfer to the domestic airport to fly to Salta. Arrival transfer at the hotel and transfer in a private car to the mythical Humahuaca canyon, recently declared World Heritage Site. On the way from Salta we will visit the small village of Purmamarca, located at the foot of Mount of the Seven Colors (Cerro Siete Colores) and then onto tilcara. Time permitting we can make a quick stop to visit a small winery in nearby town Maimara. This is maybe the northernmost winery in Argentina, very small and still artisanal. Arrival and accommodation.

Hotel: Las Marias Boutique Hotel - www.lasmariastilcara.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 04 - TILCARA - SALTA - Full day exploration of the Humahuaca canyon reaching Humahuaca small village and Uquia with its famous small chapel totally built in cardon (cacti) wood. Return to Salta enjoying the great colors of sunset on the Quebrada. Arrival in Salta and accommodation at the hotel.
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Hotel: Kkala Hotel - in classic rooms- www.hotelkkala.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 05 - SALTA - Morning 2 hour walking tour in Salta to get acquainted with this lovely small city, the gateway to the northwest lands in Argentina. Of colonial tradition, Salta bears beautiful colonial buildings but also some neoclassic cathedrals with their beautifully crafted altars. On some of the streets we can find very fine pieces of art and crafts of unique style. Balance of the day at leisure.

Hotel: Kkala Hotel - in classic rooms- www.hotelkkala.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 06 - SALTA - CACHI - We head south from Salta city skirting the rust-colored tobacco fields at the city's edge before heading west on RP 33 the gravel road that journeys through the parched Quebrada de Escoipe (Escoipe canyon). At the canyon's end the landscape changes abruptly as the Cuesta del Obispo (Obispo Pas) and the Valle Encantado (Enchanted valley) both huge, verdantly green valleys come into view. As the road climbs the mountains that overlook the valleys, condors can be easily seen gliding overhead.

Doubling back and forth as it ascends, the road eventually climbs to about 12,000 feet where we find the access to the beautiful Los Cardones NP, a national park populated by thousands of huge cardon cacti. Arrival in Cachi, a small village located within a short distance form the park. It is tiny, but a good place to rest. Cachi's restored colonial church is a national historic monument. The museum of local archeology has a collection of native artifacts of the Andean region.

Hotel: Hotel La Merced del Alto - courtyard room - www.merceddelalto.com
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 07- CACHI - CAFAYATE Leave Cachi in the morning to enter one of the nicest roads in Argentina, the Route 40. We leave Cachi and visit Seclantas to mingle with the friendly weavers that make the beautiful ponchos and other items. Following we reach Molinos which is such a charming village that deserves a visit. Finally we enter the stunning Quebrada de las Flechas (The Arrow´s gorge) an incredible rock formation of capricious forms. Finally we reach Cafayate, the hometown of the Torrontes, a local wine variety.
Accommodation.

Hotel: Patios de Cafayate - Standard rooms - Www.patiosdecafayate.com
*** Upgrade to gardenview rooms subject to availability**
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 08- CAFAYATE - Day at leisure. How about paddling the village with the bikes provided by Patios de Cafayate? Easy rides, all flat terrain and because this is such a small village most of the wineries are within easy reach.

Hotel: Patios de Cafayate - Standard rooms - Www.patiosdecafayate.com
*** Upgrade to gardenview rooms subject to availability**
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 09- CAFAYATE - SALTA - Morning to relax and enjoy the hotel Early afternoon return to Salta in a private car (no guide) and reach House of Jasmines for a Grand Finale of the trip.

Hotel: House of Jasmines - Superior rooms - www.houseofjasmines.com
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 10- SALTA @ House of Jasmines - Morning to relax and enjoy the hotel
** Special honeymoon treat: One hour massage at their superb spa! 2x1** Balance of the day at leisure.

Hotel: House of Jasmines - Superior rooms - www.houseofjasmines.com
Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 11 - SALTA - BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure until the time for the transfer to the airport to fly to Buenos Aires. Arrival transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Spare time to enjoy the last night in Buenos Aires.

Hotel: Legado Mitico hotel - Classic rooms Www.legadomitico.com
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12- BUENOS AIRES - Day at leisure until the time for the transfer to the International airport ** The room will be available until noon; we will try to get an extra or late check out but cannot be guaranteed.

Meals: Breakfast.

ROMANTIC ESCAPADES - PATAGONIA

DAY 01- BUENOS AIRES - Arrival transfer from the International airport to the hotel. Accommodation. Afternoon at leisure. We suggest a 2 hour walking tour in the surroundings of the hotel.

Hotel: Legado Mitico hotel - Classic rooms Www.legadomitico.com
Meals: None.

Once the visit of Buenos Aires is finished we will start a fun tango class where the participants will try to master this glamorous dance which needs footwork ability!

Hotel: Legado Mitico hotel - Classic rooms Www.legadomitico.com
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 03(THURSDAY) - BUENOS AIRES - EL CALAFATE - HELSINGFORS - Transfer to the domestic airport to fly to El Calafate. Arrival and meet the transfer to Hosteria Helsingfors. 180 km to the NE lies the amazing Hosteria Helsingfors in a unique location of great beauty and send of remoteness. Accommodation. Balance of the day to enjoy some of the activities organized by the lodge.

"Just across the turquoise-tinted Lake Viedma, HOSTERIA HELSINGFORS may be Patagonia´s ultimate estancia, a road's-end lodge where ceaseless winds from Lake Viedma have streamlined the tall sequoias into weathervanes and where visitors have the long Viedma Glacier - the most impressive in Patagonia - to themselves" Patrick Symmes - Conde Nast Traveler - Sep 03

Hotel: Hosteria Helsingfors - www.helsingfors.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.

DAYS 04 & 05- HOSTERIA HELSINGFORS - LAGO VIEDMA - Due to its location, unique and exclusive, there are numerous activities that can be done in the area: From amazing and scenic horse rides to day hikes of incredible beauty or navigations to remote corners of Viedma Viedma Lake, the visit to a true Patagonian Estancia (Los Hermanos), or be amazed by the local delicacies prepared by resident chef - Santiago. Certainly there are four not to be missed:
* Trekking or Horseback to Blue Lagoon (Laguna Azul)
* Navigation and hike to Laguna del Morro
* Horseback ride to nearby Estancia Los Hermanos
* Navigation on the Viedma Lake (at an extra cost)
** During these days the Hosteria will provide an exclusive activity for the passengers with lunch in a unique location. It will be a treat that will be difficult to forget!

Hotel: Hosteria Helsingfors - www.helsingfors.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 06- HELSINGFORS - EL CALAFATE - Morning to explore the surroundings of Helsingfors or do an extra activity and the after lunch (by 0300PM) transfer back to El Calafate. Meet the guide and the transfer to the beautiful Eolo Patagonia`s Spirit.Accommodation.

Hotel: Eolo Patagonia´s Spirit - Standard room - www.eolo.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

Hotel: Eolo Patagonia´s Spirit - Standard Room - www.eolo.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

DAY 08- EOLO- Day at leisure to relax at the lodge or book some optional activities such as:
Rios de Hielo Navigation
Cerro Frias Horseback Ride
Estancia Cristina Discovery full day exploration.

Hotel: Eolo Patagonia´s Spirit - Standard room - Www.eolo.com.ar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

DAY 09 - EL CALAFATE - BUENOS AIRES -
Day at leisure until the time of the transfer to the airport to fly to Buenos Aires. Arrival transfer to the International airport
Or connect with another domestic flight.

Meals: Breakfast.