Patagonian Eclipse Private Field Experience

December 6th, 2020

International arrival at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini Airport. Meet your guide at the arrival section. Private transfer to your five-star selected hotel. You will be provided with a welcome pack upon arrival (including safety kit, vouchers and itinerary) and your guide will fill you in with all the details about your trip.

Overnight at Hotel Jardin Escondido by F.F Copola

No meals included

December 7th, 2020

Today your guide will pick you up at your hotel, at your desired time. You can choose in advance to go on a walking tour of the city with your guide, or a more extensive tour in a private vehicle. You will see the most important sites of the city, learning about the culture, history and traditions of Argentina. Visit some of the most emblematic monuments such as the Casa Rosada (the executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina), with Plaza de Mayo just in front of it, the main foundational site of Buenos Aires; El Caminito, with its colorful houses bringing life to the streets in a neighborhood known for its tango street dancers; the Recoleta Cemetary where remains the graves of notable people, such as Evita Perón, other famous presidents, Nobel prize winners.

In the evening, we invite you to your first Argentine dinner experience, tasting some of the most traditional meats cuts accompanied with premium wine at one of our favorite closed-door restaurants: EL FOGON. Discover this meal tradition, served with a twist having a closed-door dining experience that explores new ways of serving Argentine Asado classics. While seated at our bar you’ll see, feel and experience different grill cooking techniques, up close and personal. We aim to create a memorable evening for each guest, beyond your regular steakhouse expectations. We sit up to 30 people a night, all seats are within three meters of the grill and our chef is at your disposal to showcase what cooking with fire is all about. We will welcome you in our specially designed restaurant, where guests sit at the bar and have a clear view of the custom-made “parrilla” grill.

Dinner includes:

• Welcome cocktail & olives.
• First Course: Empanada – We start with a great Argentine empanada cooked over open coals served with a citric chutney.
• Second Course: Chorizo & Morcilla. Morcilla – Quince Chutney Chorizo – Flame roasted bell pepper with griddle baked bread.
• Third Course: Provoleta Cheese & Matambre Caramelized provolone cheese – Flame-roasted ratatouille – Glazed pork belly (Matambrito) – Yellow chili sauce – Lime and cilantro salad.
• Fourth Course: Mollejas
• Fifth Course: Steak Three Ways – Three cuts of Argentine grass fed beef prepared using three distinct cooking techniques.
• Dessert: Pancakes of Dulce de Leche and Coffee, cooked over the fire.
• Drinks: Welcome cocktail, water & coffee/tea.

• Transfers to/from the restaurant are not included.
• Restaurant is located in Palermo neighborhood.
• Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight at Hotel Jardin Escondido by F.F Coppola

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

December 8th, 2020

Today you will be picked up at your hotel for a drive to Pampas of Argentina, where you will go to the Estancia La Bandada.

La Bandada proposes to enjoy the Argentine countryside with the enhancement of its uses and customs. Right after crossing the gate, guests begin to enjoy the rural air. Flocks of ducks fly cross the sky in their characteristic V-shaped formations, from lagoon to lagoon. After walking through the agricultural pastures, guests arrive at the main house, framed by a magnificent grove of trees: immense banana trees, poplars, pines, as well as ginkgo bilobas that stand out in autumn with their intense yellow leaves.

You will enjoy a day living like a “Gaucho” (Argentine cowboy) in the Argentine countryside. The group is limited to up to 20 guests to ensure the exclusivity and comfort of all visitors. Recommended schedule from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upon arrival, there is a reception with empanadas and beverages (a glass of wine, soda or lemonade). During the preparation of the asado for lunch, there is enough time to go for a walk or on horseback through the estancia (up to 10 horses simultaneously). Upon return, the Argentine asado is ready: different varieties of meat, vegetables and salads. In the afternoon, it is time to enjoy the traditional gaucho skills. To close the field day, a typical teatime including tea, coffee and mate with pastry.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to your hotel for a short rest before leaving for a night of Tango at the GALA Tango House, one of the most exclusive places in town for an authentic show.

With a beautiful décor and architecture down to the finest detail, it seems as though you have stepped into the 1930s, creating an experience that you will never forget. For an hour and half, you will enjoy more than 30 artists on stage, a live orchestra and four couples dancing to the rhythm of the music. Besides tango, you will also witness a performance of traditional folk Argentine dance. The dinner offers a variety of hot or cold starters, a choice of eight different main courses and desserts that will also be accompanied by a good choice of champagne and wine from one of the most exclusive wineries in Argentina.

• Private pick up and drop off at the hotel is included.
• Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight at Hotel Jardin Escondido by F.F Coppola

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

December 9th, 2020

Pick up at your hotel in Buenos Aires in the morning and private transfer with your guide to the Aeroparque Jorge Newberry Airport, about a 20-minute drive. From here, you will take your flight to Puerto Iguazu Airport. It’s about an hour and fifteen-minute flight between both destinations. Upon arrival, a private driver and guide will welcome you and accompany you to your hotel. You will have some time to check-in and settle in. Enjoy lunch at your hotel and get ready for your next excursion.

Pick up from your hotel to enjoy a half day excursion to the Brazilian waterfalls. The Iguazu Falls are the largest water system in the world due to its location in the middle of the Brazilian and Argentinian Jungle. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage, Iguazu offers many different and all unique landscapes.

From the first balcony we’ll witness a panoramic view of the Argentinean Falls, from where you can take wonderful pictures. Then after enjoying sweeping views of the 950-meter-long curve of the falls on the Argentina side, we’ll visit the falls on the Brazilian side. The walkway will lead us to the Floriano Fall that gives the visitor a refreshing reception and a gorgeous panoramic view of the lower Iguazu River and the Devil’s Gorge Canyon, one of the biggest of the Falls. Due to its location, the Brazilian Side offers a unique point of view and a one of a kind occasion to take amazing pictures of the constant rainbow floating above the water, in the canyons. Then, you can go up the elevator and stairs to access the shopping and restaurant area on top of the balconies. As the path includes many stairs, there is some degree of difficulty.

Return to Puerto Iguazu (Argentina) late in the afternoon.

• Private excursion.
• Half day tour.
• Brazil Falls Park entrance fee included.
• Lunch NOT included.
• Passports are required to cross the border.
• Please confirm with your local embassy if you require a VISA to cross the border between Brazil and Argentina. If so, please acquire a VISA BEFORE the tour departure date.

Arrival at your hotel and enjoy some free time before heading out to another dinner experience: The Argentine Experience.

The Argentine Experience is a unique dinner party with the concept of teaching you the fundamentals of what being an Argentine is all about, whilst simply having more fun than is available anywhere else. Learn how to close your own empanada using the ‘repulge’ technique, to order steak your way in Spanish, to prepare your own ‘mate’ drink.

The Wine and Cocktail Experience is included!! Just an hour before dinner join us to awaken your senses as you delve into the nuances of Argentina’s world-renowned wines. Next, unlock your inner mixologist and learn how to make three wine-based cocktails, before being let loose to try your hand at making your own. Of course no wine-based fun is complete without food, so enjoy our selection of homemade tapas chosen to perfectly complement each and every drink.

*Transportation to and from restaurant optional

Overnight at Hotel Loi Suites Iguazu

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

December 10th, 2020

Today we visit the Argentinean Iguazú National Park to get into the falls declared one of the new seven wonders of the world!

The park preserves 67.000 acres of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multi-coloured butterflies, birds and other mammals, all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna. The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park.

We recommend starting the tour early morning. We will pick you up at 07 AM from your Hotel on one of our private cars and travel to the National Park. Once there, we will have a buffet breakfast at the Grand Melia Hotel – the only one inside the park! By going in early we aim to be some of the first people at the park, avoiding crowds as much as possible. According to the time of the year (high or low tourist season) and our client’s physical conditions, our guides will make the best selection of which trail to do first.

If the conditions are appropriate, the first circuit that we will take is a 4km (2.4 miles) flat hike to the Devil´s Throat (so we can arrive there before the first crowds). From there, after 1,000 meters of walking along the catwalks, we come to the spectacular “Devil’s Throat”, where the Iguazu river speaks with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magical rainbows. We will also visit the Lower Trail, from where we can see among others, the “Two sisters Falls”, the “Bossetti Fall”, the “Hidden Fall”, a panoramic view of “San Martin island” and the “Union Fall”. Later we walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic “San Martin Fall” from where we have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls.

And the best part of our tour:  The Great Adventure!

A unique experience that combines the whole essence of the Iguazu National Park in one ride: the jungle and the waterfalls. It starts by entering the jungle from the “Sendero Yacaratía” trail with special transportation that allows a panoramic view of the environment along with experienced guides that give a lot of explanations as well as the legend of this spectacular place. After an 8 km truck ride, we arrive at the Puerto Macuco Base, which is 100 meters away from the Infirmary and Service Station, and 100 meters of stairs ahead is the floating platform where the second part of this ride begins. With motor-boats, we take visitors 6 km through the Canyon of the Iguassu River, until the falls, with 2 km of rapid rivers. After enjoying the view from the calm side of San Martin Island we sail to the “Tres Mosqueteros” waterfall, where the Brazilian and Argentinean sides and the Devil’s Throat can be clearly appreciated. After that, we sail along the shore of the island until we get to the most exciting part where we face the San Martin waterfall, a wonderful and unforgettable experience, for it’s the largest waterfall any motor-boat can approach safely. The landing is at the base of the lower circuit where visitors reintegrate the trails.

• Private guide & transportation.
• Full day tour.
• National Park entrance fee included.
• Lunch NOT included.
• The “Gran Aventura” is NOT recommended for individuals with physical disabilities which may put them at risk in responding to an emergency during the activity, pregnant women, participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. Minimum age is 12 years old.
• This is a group activity.

Overnight at Hotel Loi Suites Iguazu

Meals included: Breakfast

December 11th, 2020

Today we invite you on a full day discovering “La Lorenza”, a unique Iguazu’s secret spot. An ideal destination for nature lovers, birdwatchers, avid photographers and anyone looking to leave the world behind to simply surrender to the pleasure of contemplation. It is a small private reserve only 50 minutes away from the city of Iguazu, created to conserve a portion of the Atlantic Forest and the rich diversity contained in it. Located on the Paraná River across from Paraguay, the property is surrounded by the rainforest and small farms where local families live of the land. Today it has a wooden house and a deck, a privileged spot to chill after each excursion. An authentic local culture and rainforest experience. This is your opportunity to discover the hidden universe behind the falls! A typical rural house is the perfect place to immerse ourselves in the local culture and the secrets of our national drink: Mate. Using our own hands, we will prepare this popular beverage, starting from scratch with the plant. While drinking Mate we will share its history and social codes that rule this tradition. Then, a short walk through the jungle leads us to the river coast, where the kayaks are waiting for us. The calm waters of the river are easy to paddle and invite us to meditate in silence while we perceive with all our senses the surrounding nature.

Upon reaching the coast of La Lorenza, we start a 45-minute guided walk through the forest, which ends on our deck where a delicious lunch awaits us. In the afternoon a boat picks us up along the coast of the Paraná River to take us to Salto Yasy, the hidden gem of the area. Bathing in the river is safe and very enjoyable. This is an invitation to experience the joy of being immersed in this majestic natural setting.

Recommendations:

• Bring covered footwear, leg pants, bathing suit and a change of clothes.
• Note that when the water level in the river is low, the shoreline may be muddy so footwear is likely to get dirty.
• As a way of reducing single use plastic, we invite you to bring a reusable water bottle which you can refill here.
• Although we will not cross borders, passports may be requested at checkpoints. Don´t forget to bring them with you.

• Private guide & transportation.
• Estimated duration: 7 hours.
• Lunch included. Please advise on any diet restrictions or special requirements.
• Level of difficulty: EASY.
• The hike includes a pronounced 150-meter slope (approximately 500 feet). Please let us know in advance if you have any health issues or suffer from allergies.
• This excursion is not recommended for children under the age of 8, pregnant women, people suffering any physical limitation.

Overnight at Hotel Loi Suites Iguazu

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

December 12th, 2020

In the morning, pick up at your hotel in Iguazu for a private transfer to the airport of Puerto Iguazu. From here you will embark on a full day of travelling to your next destination, San Carlos de Bariloche, in the Lake District of Patagonia. It borders Nahuel Huapi, a large glacial lake surrounded by the Andes Mountains. Bariloche is known for its Swiss alpine-style architecture and its chocolate, sold in shops lining Calle Mitre, the main street. There are no direct flights between your two destinations, so you will have a short layover in Buenos Aires. Upon arrival at the Bariloche Airport, a private guide and driver will welcome you and provide some information about your plans for the next few days. Check in at your hotel and evening at your leisure. Be sure to rest before your next activities!

Overnight at Hotel Alma del Lago

Meals included: Breakfast

December 13th, 2020

After all the expectations grown with the arrival to the mysterious Patagonia, a smooth welcome hike gives you the possibility to build up your first impression of what has just begun… and what will surprise you the following days. Standing on the rocks of the mountains that tell us the stories of our past times, immersed in native forests, surrounded by silent messages; a magnificent view from the lake with its arms, islands and the ancient glaciers on the distant high peaks, is the perfect moment to enjoy and share a very welcoming experience.

Nature will be the main attraction in this adventure. We recommend this activity for your arrival day directly from the airport, because of its short duration and panoramic views. A guide will pick you up and go touring around Patagonia’s best-kept secret spots. We will walk for about 40 minutes on even terrain, on a low intensity activity. You will learn about the surrounding lakes and history of the area. Along the way we will enjoy one of the main attractions in the region, the woodlands. Interpreting and listening to the sounds of the forest such as the tril sound of the chucao or the regular pecking of a woodpecker whilst, we´ll enjoy a welcome mate tasting! We´ll then drive to the hotel, taking with us the first deep breath of the Patagonian air.

DATA SHEET

• Level of Difficulty: Low
• Pick up and Drop off: Upon request. Can be done straightly after the transfer in from the airport, or after the check in at the hotel.
• Fitness Requirements: Basic fitness level
• Personal Mountaineering Gear: Trekking shoes, synthetic warm clothes, small backpack for personal belongings, sunglasses, warm hat and gloves, sunscreen.
• Includes: Trekking Guide [Spanish – English] Transfers and Snack.
• Minimum Age: All ages.

Overnight at Hotel Alma del Lago

Meals included: Breakfast

December 14th, 2020

After an early breakfast at the hotel, we take a bus from the Andean Cordillera to the Patagonian steppe, “la estepa”, to make sure we get no clouds during the eclipse, along with an Astronomy guide who is not only well versed in astronomy but will also talk about the region’s wilderness and history [The departure time will be 7:30 AM depending on the hotel location]. After 3 hours of ground transportation (snacks included) we’ll arrive to a location specially for the event, where the team of experts will be waiting with their equipment so that everyone can enjoy the eclipse on a fascinating and safe way. 11:45 AM the moon will begin to eclipse the sun, 1:07

PM the full eclipse (crown effect) will take place 2 minutes following the crown. After that the sun will start showing until 2:35 PM when this phenomenon will be over. During the event, there´s going to be a few telescopes and other gear to see the progress, we will also provide special eclipse glasses. Lunch will be available any time between 12 to 2 PM. It includes fruits, typical finger food, sandwiches, beverages. 3 PM transfers will be ready to go back to the hotels,

arriving approximately at 7:30 PM (snacks included). On the way back we’ll be sharing photographs and stories about this special astronomic phenomenon.

Overnight at Hotel Alma del Lago

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

December 15th, 2020

For those who love Patagonia and its immensity, we offer to go further and explore a unique road connecting San Martin de los Andes and Villa la Angostura, going through the very well-known Seven lakes. Is the best way to contemplate, in exclusive, a combination of the classic and essential of the region and its flavors.

Starting at the Nahuel Huapi lake from Bariloche, we´ll get to see along the road the following lakes: Espejo, Correntoso, Villarino, Falkner, Machonico and Lacar.

As we travel along the road bordering the lake shores, we’ll maridage the unique views with the special Patagonian flavors.

With a glam picnic our guide will tell us about the origins and history of:

• Patagonian Cheese & Smoked Game
• Chocolates
• Araucaria pinions
• Draft Beer & Wines
• Seasonal Vegetable Soups
• Fruits and flours nectars
• Mate, Tea Blend & Homemade Cookies

Overnight at Hotel Alma del Lago

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

December 16th, 2020

Enjoy the day at your leisure to discover the city on your own. Perhaps go on a chocolate tasting hunt in some of the many shops Bariloche offers. In the evening, a private excursion to view the mesmerizing sunset over the mountains and lakes surrounding Bariloche.

To end the day with the pause of an eternal landscape and city lights, sharing an intimate toast, is the spirit of this experience.

In your private transfer we’ll drive to an exclusive point, “Punto Panorámico”. This has a 280º panoramic view of the area, where the sun hides behind the mountains and the steppe hills draw their magic.

A table, some comfortable chairs and champagne glasses ready to toast for life is the scenario.

This is all we need to enjoy the last moment of a day!

Included: Champagne and Fruit and Cheese Table

Overnight at Hotel Alma del Lago

Meals included: Breakfast

December 17th, 2020

In the morning, or afternoon, pick up at your hotel in Bariloche and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires. Between both destinations, you will have a 2-hour flight. Upon arrival at the Aeroparque Jorge Newberry Airport, a driver and guide will bring you to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon in your hotel neighborhood. Rest a little, explore the city on your own and get ready for your new experience having dinner at CASA COUPAGE, a closed door restaurant.

Learn about the breadth of Argentine wine with a sommelier as your guide. Casa Coupage is a unique space where you can discover & interpret wine paired with delicious Argentinian modern food in a truly personal atmosphere. Dinner is held in a charming dining room of a late 19th century house. The sommelier of the house guides the experience and provides background information regarding the specific terroir, variety of grape, and winemaker. Guests will be greeted by the owner of the house with a refreshing glass of Torrontés wine as an opener. Afterwards, a comparative blind tasting of three distinguished red wines, will provide the opportunity to discuss blends, varietals, styles and wine evolution. These wines will be paired with the main dish and a cheese tasting. Finally, the last wine will be presented in accompaniment of dessert. In all, guests will taste 7 different labels selected amongst excellent Argentinean wines.

• Transfers to/from the restaurant are not included. The place is located in Palermo neighborhood.
• Transportation can be added upon request.
• Please adviseon any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight at Hotel Jardin Escondido by F.F Coppola

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

December 18th, 2020

At appropriate time, pick up at your hotel for your check out. Private transfer to the Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini Airport for your return flight home.

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