Beyond the Glaciers

Your private guide will be at Ezeiza International Airport ready to give you a kind welcome to Buenos Aires, helping you to familiarize with Argentina and answering any question you might have about your trip plan.
After a private ride of one hour approximately, you will be arriving at your selected hotel.
Check in and have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own.

In the evening, enjoy your first Argentina experience with a unique Dinner & Show at
GALA TANGO.

This is one of the most exclusive places in Buenos Aires to enjoy 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: Alvear Palace Hotel

Enjoy the green spaces of Palermo and the aristocracy of Recoleta.

After a brief orientation of what to expect for the day, we’ll begin our bike ride through the “lungs” of Buenos Aires in the Palermo woods district where we’ll stop and enjoy the beautiful Rose Garden of Carlos Thays. Cycling along the bike lane, we’ll come across many Parisian style mansions of Palermo Chico and Barrio Parque, most of which have been converted into embassies.
Just a little further down the trail, we enter into the neighborhood of Recoleta.

A few quick stops along the way, we’ll visit the Floralis Generica (metal flower), University of Buenos Aires, National Library and Plaza Evita. Just up the hill from there is her final resting place in the infamous Recoleta Cemetery. There, you will have the opportunity to explore inside this extravagant display of mausoleums where most of Argentina’s aristocracy of yesterday rests in peace.
After hunger has set in, it’s now time to find the best empanadas of Buenos Aires to refuel ourselves as we encounter, once again, the lovely neighborhood of Palermo Soho.
Here, we will pass through two picturesque areas: Plaza Guemes and Plaza Serrano.

· Private 5 hours’ excursion.
· Transfer to the bike office meeting point is NOT included. Transportation can be added upon request.
· Lunch included. Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Alvear Palace Hotel

Your guide will pick you up in the morning at the hotel to explore the other side of the city and discover the origins of Buenos Aires in a comfortable vehicle.

Plaza de Mayo is home to the national government palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. This historical, political, and foundational epicenter of the city is a great starting point for the city tour.

One of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires is San Telmo, which is a great area to visit if you’re interested in tango and the arts. The antique markets, candle street lighting, cobbled roads, and historic buildings with original facades and décor create a lovely bohemian atmosphere. Sundays buzz with activity as the main antique market comes alive around the Plaza Dorrego.

You can also visit La Boca, a neighborhood famous for its brightly-painted houses and coventillos (communal housing tenements). It’s also home to the legendary Boca Juniors Football Club, where Diego Maradona made his name.

The city’s youngest neighborhood is Puerto Madero, which is situated on the riverside along the Río de la Plata. This major gastronomic and business hub is situated in former commercial docks. Along the canals, these former industrial warehouses were converted into elegant bars, eateries, and offices during one of the most successful urban waterfront restoration projects in the world.

· Private 4 hours’ excursion.
· Lunch not included.
· Pick up and drop off at hotel included.

In the evening, toast for love having dinner at CASA COUPAGE.

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 advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Alvear Palace Hotel

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight to El Calafate.

Upon arrival, a guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the city port to embark on MARPATAG CRUISE.
Did you ever dream with sleeping in front of a glacier? This cruise offers the opportunity to go inside the glaciers with three days and two nights on board, enjoying top-notch activities and premium services.

This cruise is an expedition that explores a magnificent combination of forest, lakes, mountains, ice fields and steppes with over 200 glaciers.
Sailing on board an elegant and exclusive ship, specially designed for this journey, you will get the perfect combination of high-end comfort and gourmet cuisine creating a truly memorable experience.

En-suite cabins with outside views distributed in two levels, with ample deck space. Restaurant, library, lounge and bar. Full board service including alcoholic beverages with meals. Hot beverages and soft drinks while sailing.

At 5:00 PM get on board at the company’s private dock “La Soledad” in Bahía Tranquila (Paraje Punta Bandera). The crew will make the necessary introductions and will provide you with all the information you need about the trip.

· Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Marpatag Cruise

After breakfast you will be landing at Puesto de las Vacas for a walk.

Get on board again and sail towards Spegazzini glacier, which shows us all its splendor, the sun shining bright over its tall ice walls.

After lunch, sail towards Upsala Glacier. The sight of the first icebergs indicates its proximity. This glacier is one of the greatest and biggest ones in the National Park; it rises to a height of 7 km (4.35 mi).

Afterwards, the vessel cruises along the Seno Mayo, where dinner will be served and overnight in Toro Bay.

Overnight: Marpatag Cruise

After breakfast, go for a hike in the Andean-Patagonian forest with views of Mayo and Negro glaciers.

Back on board again navigate through Canal de los Témpanos towards Perito Moreno glacier. Very close to the terminus and to the ice slides, you will feel unique facing the world’s most spectacular glacier and its breathtaking views.

After lunch, landing and walking along the glacier’s northern footpaths in the National Park.

Come back on board to sail back to Paraje Punta Banderas and disembark at 4:00 PM.

A guide will be waiting at the port for a private transfer to your hotel in El Calafate.

Overnight: Xelena Hotel & Suites

Take the shuttle from the hotel or just walk along the lake side to arrive at El Calafate city center.

Get lost in this charming small village walking down the main road where you can find several shops for local products like the Calafate Liquor, some Ice Bars to get a drink and great restaurants to try the exquisite Patagonia Lamb.

Overnight: Xelena Hotel & Suites

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight to Ushuaia.

Upon arrival, a driver will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel LOS CAUQUENES RESORT & SPA, well at the end of the world, this is definitely a work of art.
The view of the Beagle Channel and the Andes Range has a special role.

Rest of day at leisure to enjoy the place.

In the evening, we offer you the opportunity to share a special dinner with your partner while navigating the Beagle Channel with the skyline of Ushuaia city in front of you.

The colors of the Fuegian sunset transform the landscape as our exclusive ship, the Akawaia, cruises the Beagle Channel.
As you enjoy the gourmet dinner experience specially designed by Los Cauquenes for the occasion, you’ll be treated to stunning views of the Andes and the southern coast of the archipelago. Immerse yourself in the feeling you’ll treasure forever in an unforgettable place.

Overnight: Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa

On foot, and in contact with Nature, enjoy a medium-difficulty hike along the undulating 8-km-long Coastal Path.

Near to the border of Lapataia River, lunch will be served with a great panoramic view from inside a heated dome-tent, to avoid wind or rain.
Afterwards, all participants will be equipped with rubber boots, coverpants and lifejackets: the excursion will continue from Lake Acigami aboard inflatable canoes (duckies) for about an hour through the freshwater of the Lapataia and Ovando rivers until reaching the sea in Lapataia Bay.
This canoe activity ends near the point where Route 3 (also called Pan-American Highway) meet its southern end.

· Private transportation and English speaking guide included.
· Lunch included. Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.
· National Park entrance fee included.
· Canoeing equipment included: rubber boots, life jacket and over-pants.
· Recommended attire: trekking boots, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, an extra pair of socks.

Itinerary:
8:00/8:30 AM – Pick up from the hotels.
9:00 AM – Arrival to the National Park.
9:30 AM – Trekking along the Coastal path -3 hours-
12:30 PM – Arrival to Lapataia River and lunch.
1:45 PM – Paddling technique briefing and canoe prompting.
3:15 PM – Lapataia Bay.
3:45 PM – Return to Ushuaia.
4:30 PM – Arrival to Ushuaia.

· Hiking level: medium. 3:00 – 3:30 hs
· Cumulative elevation gain: 170 mts. / 560 ft.
· Altitude gain: 70 mts. / 230 ft.
· Distance covered: 7 km. / 4,4 miles
· Canoeing: low difficulty.

Overnight: Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa

Enjoy the possibility of being part of nature and getting to know the attractions of Ushuaia by getting carried away by the wind!
The special feature of this tour is that there is the possibility of sailing in the waters of the Beagle Channel, whenever the wind so desires …
It is our recommended walk for the more adventurous travelers. Do not be afraid to get splashed by a little salt water and exposed to the wind from the Beagle Canal.

You will stop by unhurried in colonies of birds and sea lions and then go towards the island “H” where we perform an interpretative trekking for approximately 1 hour in a magical place full of a big diversity of plants, lichens, birds, unique landscape with lots of history.
For thousands of years this was a place of refuge for the canoeist hunting people “Yamana”.

· Half day tour: 4 hours.
· Departure from city port daily > AM – 10:00 or PM – 3:00
· Group excursion.
· Transfers to/from the hotel are not included.
· Transportation can be added upon request.

VERY IMPORTANT:
· The geographical features of the island is rocky soil similar to the high mountains; the ascent and descent of boats make the degree of difficulty of the hike on the island “H” standard level.
· The tour is not recommended for people with certain physical disabilities, young children under 8 years of age and pregnant women.

Overnight: Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa

Upon arrival, reception at the airport and private transfer to the hotel.

Overnight: Alvear Palace Hotel

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel to enjoy in the morning for a private navigation around the Paraná River Delta, formed by thousands of islands, many of which maintain their original state, while others are inhabited and full of weekend houses.

Join us to discover more than 100 species of birds and water plants; virgin nature and infinite horizons with the exclusivity of a typical delta vessel: a flat boat, the “Afrodita” – an old island flatboat built in the middle of last century, that was restored and refurbished respecting its original spirit.

Departing from San Fernando Port depending on the weather and water level, the captain will define the route, either sailing towards the Rio de la Plata, or sailing the Luján River, the Vinculación Canal, and other hundreds of rivers and streams that are part of the Delta.

In the afternoon, the sun often gives us the best moment of the day; the sunset.

After enjoying the colors of the evening it is time to take a look to the southern hemisphere constellations while Afrodita returns sailing to the pier.

· The time of the excursion is around 5 to 6 hours’ duration.
· Dinner on board included. Please advise of any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.
· Private guide and transportation included.

Overnight: Alvear Palace Hotel

At indicated time, pick up at your hotel and private transfer to Ezeiza International Airport to take you flight back.