Spirit of Patagonia

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 the 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 adviseon any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

 Overnight: Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

In the morning, your guide will pick you up at the hotel for a unique private tour of the city.
Visit Plaza de Mayo, home to the national government palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

San Telmo, a charming area with antique markets, candle street lighting, cobbled roads, and historic buildings with original facades and décor that create a lovely bohemian atmosphere.

La Boca, a neighborhood famous for its brightly-painted houses. It’s also home to the legendary Boca Juniors Football Club, where Diego Maradona made his name.

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.

Palermo, the largest neighborhood, hosts huge parks and some of Buenos Aires’ trendiest bars, clubs, and fashion boutiques. This neighborhood—which has nearly 350 acres of parks, lakes, and wooded areas—offers a peaceful retreat from the busy city.

Recoleta, home to an array of fashionable restaurants, cafés, boutiques, malls, and luxury hotels, which reside along tree-lined avenues. One of the main attractions, The Cemetery, is the final resting place for generations of well-known Argentinians, including Evita Peron.
We also include a one-hour guided tour to visit the amazing Buenos Aires Opera House, the Teatro Colon. You will visit the inside of a theater that is considered to be amongst the five best concert venues in the world acoustically.

• 6 hours’ private city tour.
• Lunch not included.
• Opera House Guided Visit tickets included.

Overnight: Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Enjoy an authentic day at the countryside!

Your guide will pick you up in the morning at the hotel and depart for San Antonio de Areco to discover the land of Argentina “gauchos” and the typical Buenos Aires countryside landscape called “pampa”.

The drive includes breathtaking views of the pampas and, along the way, your guide will tell you about the fascinating history of Gaucho people as well as explain their current lifestyle.

After arriving in San Antonio de Areco, you will enjoy a guided visit around the main plaza to discover the village and its history.

You’ll visit historic buildings, such as old gaucho bars (pulpería), the Parish of San Antonio de Padua and a silversmith workshop, traditional artisans of this area. You’ll also tour the Ricardo Güiraldes Gaucho Museum, in which you’ll learn about the life of the writer who narrated, in great detail, the real life of the countryman. Güiraldes was inspired by his own Estancia located in San Antonio de Areco. After this special tour, we’ll head to the Estancia LA BAMBA DE ARECO, Relais & Chateaux.

This Estancia (ranch in Spanish) is one of the oldest estancias in Argentina, recently renovated with great care as a boutique hotel, successfully combines luxurious comfort and colonial elegance.

Excursions on horseback, by carriage, or mountain bike, Argentinian bowls game, hot stone massages, the large swimming pool and the numerous relaxation areas offer the traveler an unforgettable restful experience and an incomparable way to restore energy.

• Private guide & transportation.
• Museums entrance fee included.
• Lunch and activities included.
• Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

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

Upon arrival, a driver will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel VILLA BELUNO, an exclusive boutique hotel on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake, encircled by the majestic Andes.

This delightful villa was created from the bottom of the heart with the ambition of awakening your senses. Carefully designed architecture meet the natural beauty of Patagonia.

Enjoying the endless space of Patagonia: sitting on the terrace you have the feeling as if you become one with the mountains, the lakes and the borderless nature that surrounds you. The hotel offers a unique and sophisticated cuisine inspired by Italian and French traditions.

Dishes mix a contemporary style with familiar culinary customs, using products strictly chosen and obtained from the hydroponic greenhouse.

We propose to welcome you at the Tea Room of the Villa to enjoy some of the pastries creations of the owner.

The magical setting of this area, a 4 acre private garden, makes tea time quite special.
to run free up to the shores of the lake .

It is the perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of Patagonia.

Overnight: Villa Beluno Hotel & Spa

The Patagonian lakes are one of the most charming places in the region.

The activity involves rowing for an hour through the placid and translucent waters of the lake.

Close to the end all the bows go towards a small and exclusive beach, ideal place for a moment of solitude & relax.

The sunset, moment of silence and of contemplation for a pause. Spectacular.

Then, another hour of navigation back to Bariloche.

Upon returning, the warmth of a mountain house with excellent service in an environment of forests, lakes and mountains will delight us with a menu of entry, main course, dessert and drinks with and without alcohol.

We will offer an unforgettable gastronomic experience with varied gourmet products, to savor from typical Argentine and regional Patagonian dishes to international cuisine.

The products we use to create our culinary experience come from our organic garden, greenhouses and our fruit trees, all located within the Estancia.

• Operating: November to April
• Hours: 6 am to 11 pm
• Includes: Transportation, equipment, 1 ½ hour kayak, dinner.
• Please adviseon any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Villa Beluno Hotel & Spa

Isla Victoria has a universe of natural attractions and unique places.

Sailing across Nahuel Huapi’s crystal clear waters we reach the island. Centennial cypresses and coihues woodland mixed with native and exotic fauna will host our every minute.

The guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at 10 am for an exclusive transfer to the pier.

We will board the motorboat to cross the cold waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake for around 45 minutes, up to the millenary island. There, we will hike the woodlands through inner trails, to watch its varied flora and fauna and learn about its history, we can also visit the small island´s school where we will make a connection with the local society.

The trails we will follow for about two hours pose no technical challenge, there are no significant slopes; being quiet and with a little bit of luck, we might even spot some deer or pheasant.

Our Chef will prepare lunch for us, who will make this experience more enjoyable and relaxing through culinary delicacies.

Lunch will include a classic of the region and specialty of the city: the trout (“trucha” in Spanish). Fishing, including fly fishing for trout is a popular sport in the several lakes and rivers in the region.

While resting, you can enjoy the moment of art we will offer, providing a cultural evening immersed in nature.

Another part of the island remains to be discovered and we do so on the way to Puerto Pampa, enjoying the landscape, as we take our time before embarking for the 40-minute navigation that will take us back to Port.

• Private guide & transportation.
• Estimated duration: 6 hours.
• Level of Difficulty: Low. Basic fitness requirement.
• Recommended: Sports footwear (running shoes-type), Sandals, Synthetic warm clothing, sunglasses, bathing suit, hat and sunscreen.

Overnight: Villa Beluno Hotel & Spa

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

Upon arrival, a driver will meet you at the airport for a one hour transfer to EOLO Hotel.

EOLO embodies the spirit of Patagonia.

The hotel is conveniently located halfway between the city of El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park, yet far from the commotion of the tourist activity in the area. The 10,000 acres property is a paradise for horseback riding, mountain bike rides, trekking, bird watching and, of course, to fully enjoy the subtle elegance of the installations.

It is a unique property that expands from a lagoon, to forests on the Cerro Frías’s slopes.

So close, and yet so far: that is exactly where EOLO is located, close to the most important southern icons: The Andes Mountains, the lakes and the glaciers – while immersed in the steppe’s windy silence.

EOLO’s design is one that dialogues with its surroundings. All of its spaces have outside views and the structure’s dynamics center around a vital element: the central garden. This surface facilitates circulation within the installations and allows enjoyment of the outside while finding protection from the Patagonian winds.

• Full board program.
• Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Eolo Hotel – Relais & Chateaux

After breakfast, we will start our guided tour along Route 11 towards Los Glaciares National Park.

We will pass by the edge of the main body of Argentino Lake and move on towards the branch called Rico.

We will stop at the entrance of the National Park in order to pay the admission fee and, once inside the park, we will go to “Curva de los Suspiros” (“Curve of Sighs”), where we will get off the vehicle in order to see the Perito Moreno Glacier for the first time.

Further on, we will stop at the Muelle Bajo las Sombras (Pier Under the Shadows) to start the nautical safari, a one-hour group cruise which allows getting closer to the southern wall of the Glacier.

Then we will move on to the front catwalks of the glacier where we will watch it from different balconies and enjoy our free time by appreciating the various detachments.

Return to El Calafate in the afternoon.

• Private guide & transportation.
• National Park entrance fee included.
• Group navigation cruise included.
• Full day tour.
• Lunch not included. You can bring your box lunch or buy some snacks at the restaurant inside the Park.

Overnight: Eolo Hotel – Relais & Chateaux

Enjoy one of the outdoor options that are included in your experience program at Eolo Hotel.

TREKKING: In the surroundings of EOLO, one can take either gentle walks or intense hiking treks like to climb up the Cerro Frías viewpoints (3-4 hous hiking / Intermediate difficulty) and walk to the Flamingos lagoon (1-2 hours hiking / Low difficulty).

MOUNTAIN BIKING: Cycle rides through unique paths and trails of La Anita Valley, surrounded by the typical Patagonia landscape.
Duration: Variable according to the selected route. Difficulty: Low / Medium

BIRDWATCHING:  A hike to discover flora, fauna and birds that are typical to this region, among which the condor stands out with its majestic flight. Duration: 1 to 2 hours. Difficulty: Low.

HORSEBACK RIDING: It is an unforgettable experience to get acquainted with the Patagonian Gaucho lifestyle, enjoying panoramic views in a unique and exclusive surrounding. The activity begins at EOLO with two main options. A climb up the slopes of Cerro Frías, or a ride to the Flamingos’ lagoon. Duration: 2 hours. Difficulty: Intermediate (no experience required).

4X4: Admire the stunning views and scenery surrounding EOLO without any physical effort. The trail begins by the foothills of Cerro Frías, with intermediate stops at viewpoints before reaching the top. Duration: 2 hours. Difficulty: Low.ZIP LINE: It takes place descending amidst forests and the slopes of Cerro Frias. The zip line has unique characteristics because of its length: there are five sections of approximately 1,500 feet each, making it an unparalleled activity in the area. Duration: 2 hours. Difficulty: Intermediate

Overnight: Eolo Hotel – Relais & Chateaux

Pick up at your hotel and private transfer to El Chalten, one of the most magical towns in Patagonia.

The journey from El Calafate to El Chaltén covers a distance of 134-miles (215 km) and takes around three hours.

You will get to AGUAS ARRIBA LODGE, a special place to discover, where tranquility and nature find their utmost expression. An exclusive 6 room lodge only accessible through the lakes or hiking in the forest.

The driver will leave you at Lago del Desierto South Point, where a boat from the Lodge will meet you and take you on a 15 minutes ride along the East shore of the lake to get to the Lodge.

This is an exclusive and secluded place with total privacy for its guests where you can enjoy majestic views of the lake, the north face of Mt. Fitz Roy, Mt. Torre and the Vespignani Glacier.

The Lodge is part of the Estancia Rio de las Vueltas, a property with 700 hectares of mountain and 900 meters of shore line, covered with centenarian trees.

An ideal place to start a variety of hikes, fly fishing trips, to harmonize with nature, relax, meditate, read, enjoy the fresh perfumes and the wild sounds from the main deck overseeing the lake.

Respect and take care of the environment, far from the chaos of cities, immersing into nature and adapting to it in the character of a guest.

Overnight: Aguas Arriba Lode

Trails that haven’t been explored, rivers, glaciers, forest and lakes awaits.

With nature in mind, the Lodge has an eco-friendly architecture where many precautions to protect and preserve the natural environment have been taken.

The Lodge is a mountain cabin with a rustic style, made entirely of wood, using mostly recycled logs from a burn forest from northern Patagonia.

Wide open views let the scenery into the house.

Enjoy the sound of water cuddling the shore, the wind passing through the tree leafs leaves its tracks on the lake surface.

Your stay will include all meals with fresh, natural and local grandma’s recipes, this is the best way to describe the hotel menu.

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

If you are not in the mood of hiking or trekking you can just find a place to relax, read or rest your sight in the horizon.

There is a library with comfortable coaches to read the books that are family heritage together with the ones friends and guest gave as gifts.

When the weather permits, the deck is the perfect place to contemplate the colors of the sunset, the full moon reflected in the lake or the dark new moon sky full with stars.

If you are looking for a more active day, there are several trails that you can explore with the mountain guides.

Several options of treks may be considered.

Before dinner you get together with the staff to plan the following day activities, which can combine either treks or boat trips.

The idea is to explore trails of incredible beauty, with the advantage of being far from all but close to the Lodge.

Small valleys, creeks, glaciers and waterfalls are ready to be discovered.

Overnight: Aguas Arriba Lode

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires.

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

In the evening, say goodbye to Argentina 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 adviseon any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

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