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Unique Patagonia
Day 1 | Welcome to Argentina
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: Legado Mítico Boutique Hotel
Day 2 | Parks of the City by Bike
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: Legado Mítico Boutique Hotel
Day 3 | History of the City By Car
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.
Overnight: Legado Mítico Boutique Hotel
Day 4 | Welcome to Patagonia
Pick up at the 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
Day 5 | Sunset Experience
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 advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.
Overnight: Villa Beluno Hotel & Spa
Day 6 | Lakes & Flavours
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 Road.
It’s the best way to contemplate, in exclusivity, a combination of the classics and essentials 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 seven lakes shores, we’ll pair the unique views with seven special Patagonian flavors. With a glam picnic our guide will tell us about the origins and history of:
1* Patagonian Cheese & Smoked Game.
2* Chocolates.
3* Araucaria pinions.
4* Draft Beer & Wines.
5* Seasonal Vegetable Soups.
6* Fruits and flours nectars.
7* Mate, Tea Blend & Cookies.
· Private full day excursion.
· Picnic lunch included.
· Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.
Overnight: Villa Beluno Hotel & Spa
Day 7 | El Calafate
Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight to El Calafate.
Upon arrival, a driver will meet you at the airport and take you to IMAGO HOTEL & SPA, a venue with unforgettable views to the mountains and the lake.
This beautiful property is located in Bahia Redonda, a beautiful area of El Calafate, among stunning landscapes that make this destination an attractive location for many tourists from all over the world.
A place that fosters the discovery of natural attractions, the hotel is located only 15 minutes from the center of Calafate and features views of the Argentino Lake.
Relax at the indoor heated swimming pool, take a break for a drink at the bar or enjoy dinner at the restaurant and be ready for tomorrows’ adventure!
Overnight: Imago Hotel & Spa
Day 8 | Trekking on Ice
This morning, have breakfast, and a driver will pick you up from your hotel. Take Route 11 toward Los Glaciares National Park, the base of today’s adventure.
By bus, head to Puerto Bajo de Las Sombras (Under the Shadows Port). Board a small ship to cross Rico Branch. On the opposite coast, meet with your tour guides.
After a 20-minute walk through the forest, the guides will help you put on crampons, so you can walk directly on the ice.
The trekking difficulty is moderate, and the ice surface you walk on is irregular, but is still firm and safe.
Back on the coast, navigate to the pier by ship, and move on to the lookout points or catwalks of the glacier.
Free time to enjoy the breathtaking views for about 45 minutes, before heading back to El Calafate in the afternoon.
· Full day tour.
· Private guide for the park and transfers. The trekking is a shared activity.
· Lunch not included. You can take your own box lunch or request one at the time of booking.
· National Park entrance fee included.
VERY IMPORTANT: This tour is available August-May, and participants must be 10-65 years old.
If you have a health condition, make sure you are cleared to join this excursion beforehand.
NOT PERMITTED: People with cardiovascular diseases, COPD, emphysema, asthma, recent surgeries or vertigo. NOT SUITABLE FOR: People with physical or mental disability, overweight people and pregnant women.
Overnight: Imago Hotel & Spa
Day 9 | Patagonia Ranch Discovery
A driver will meet you at the hotel for a private transfer to the embarking port to go explore Estancia Cristina, one of the oldest Patagonian Ranches in the area.
Having set sail from Punta Bandera harbor at 9 AM, we will glide over the waters of Lake Argentino’s Northern Arm to reach the furthest possible point of navigation in the Upsala Channel, where we can enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the Upsala Glacier’s immense front.
Disembarked at the shores close to Estancia Cristina, you will be welcomed by our specialized driver-guides who will help get into their 4×4 vehicles, ready to head off into the wilderness.
Our sturdy 4WDs will then venture up into the Feruglio Mountains, a 9.5km ride which offers great views of our surroundings and takes us ultimately to an elevated area. Once there, we’ll begin a 20-minute trek over terrain characterized by glacial erosion, until reaching the Upsala Glacier Lookout; an exclusive vantage point for visitors to appreciate this immense glacier that can only be accessed from Estancia Cristina.
There will be plenty of time here to enjoy views of Lake Guillermo and the eastern side of the Upsala Glacier, as well as the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Afterwards, the groups will head back to the lodge in our 4×4 vehicles, for a well-deserved rest and break for lunch (approx. 1 hour).
Later on, having returned from the trek, we will visit the Costumbrista Museum, housed in the estancia’s old shearing shed where guests can learn all about the history of the Masters family: their lives, adventures and how they became pioneers in Patagonia.
Finally, a guided tour will take visitors around Estancia Cristina’s estate – up to the Caterina River, the waterwheel, chapel and the rest of the lodge.
· 4X4 ascent: 50 minutes
· Walk to the view point: 15 minutes.
· Full day tour: 11 hours.
· Difficulty: low
· Private in/out transfers to the port included.
· National Park entrance fee included.
· Lunch included: Appetizer, main course, dessert, one soft drink or glass of wine.
·Vegetarian/Celiac options are also available upon request.
Overnight: Imago Hotel & Spa
Day 10 | Transfer to El Chalten
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 finds its 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 acres 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
Day 11 | Patagonian Lodge Experience
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 couches 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
Day 12 | Return to Buenos Aires
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 advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.
Overnight: Legado Mítico Boutique Hotel
Day 13 | Departure
At indicated time, pick up at your hotel and private transfer to Ezeiza International Airport to take you flight back.
Special features
Package does not includes:
· Domestic & international flights.
· Buenos Aires City Accommodation Tax:
USD 1.50 per person, per night – to be paid at the hotel.
· Travel Insurance.
· Restaurant, guides or driver’s tips.
· Extras not mentioned in this itinerary.