TRAVEL ITINERARY
DAY 1: Buenos Aires
- Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
- In the afternoon we will discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires . The National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Goverment House in Plaza de Mayo area. Admire the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America. Visit San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca colorful neighborhood, which was, seat of immigrants – manly Italians – and now home of many artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where you can visit its famous cemetery . Fashionable restaurants, bars, cafes, discos and a cinema complex also surround the area.
DAY 2: Ushuaia
- After breakfast transfer to the airport to get the flight to Ushuaia . Arrive. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. In the afternoon half day excursion to National Park.
- Located at 11 km. to the west away from Ushuaia, it is the only national park of our country that possesses marine cost (Beagle Channel), forests of “Lengas”, “Ñires” and others, rivers, lakes and many beautiful views of the channel. Through paths of varying longitude, you will enjoy the nature sighting several species of the local fauna.
DAY 3: Ushuaia
- After breakfast Full day excursion to Lago Escondido and Fagnano.
- Combined excursion 4×4 and Canoing in lake Escondido + roasted Duration: Full Day Hours of canoing: 1 1/2 hs Development: Off Road 4×4/Canotaje Departure from the Hotel in the morning course to the Lakes Escondido and Fagnano. The Route N° 3 crosses part of the Fueguina Mountain range and it allows us to access to the Paso Garibaldi, panoramic point that allows to see our objectives, the lakes Escondido and Fagnano. We begin the reduction and we turn aside of route 3 by old tracks of woodcutters, the Land Rover allows us to arrive at places where impossible , forests, mud, stones, the Fagnano Lake surprises with its dimensions and their incredible landscape. The amused fording by the coast of the lake culminates with a rich one roasted to borders of the Fagnano, while the food is prepared we made a long walk by the zone. After having lunch and recovering energies the continuous adventure in the Lake Escondido, of smaller dimensions but surrounded by incomparable natural frame. We prepared the canoes, and to row! The view from the water surprises us and one hourseparates us of the Hostería Petrel, located to borders of the lake, where navigation culminates. A stop in hostería to eat something, warm up and return to Ushuaia.
DAY 4: Ushuaia
- Breakfast. In the morning navigation to Isla de los Lobos
- Departing from the port of Ushuaia, our navigation starts from Ushuaia´s bay to the Beagle Channel.The ship will stop on the “Los Pajaros” island, where you will see the wildlife from the place, and particularly Skuas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Gaviotas Cooks Gaviotas and Gray Gaviotas.
- When we get to “De los Lobos” island, the main attractions are going to be the sea lions of 1 and 2 hairs. Those islands are part of the Bridges archipelago.
- We are going to reach the “Les Eclaireurs” Island, place where you will see the lighthouse and you will see Royal and Imperial Cormorants, and also you can learn the story of the SS Monte Cervantes´s shipwreck, many years ago on the 30´s.On your return to Ushuaia, you are going to be amazed with the incredible landscape of the Martial´s Mountain.
DAY 5: Ushuaia - Calafate
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to the airport to get the flight to Calafate.
- Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
DAY 6: Calafate
- Breakfast. Full day to Perito Moreno Glacier.
- This excursion starts from the city in the morning and we drive about 80km to the Perito Moreno Glacier walkways inside Los Glaciares National Park. During the trip, the guide will explain the characteristics of the region, flora, fauna, geology, glaciers studies, all within a winter context which is worth of admiration. We will make photo stops. When we arrive to the walkways, and after giving you the instructions to use the walkways, you will be able to walk along their 5 km of balconies and different views of the Glacier. During the winter months, glaciers show their most hypnotic side. A stunning blue and white, very different from the summertime postcard which is worth daring to admire. We advise to take warm clothes, comfortable shoes since there are different flights of stairs along the walkways. Please note that this excursion cannot be done together with the mini-trekking.
DAY 7: Calafate
- Breakfast . Full Day Navigation to Estancia Crisitna.
Upsala Glacier + Estancia Cristina +4×4 Upsala Viewpoint + Museum
• Boarding and departure at port Punta Bandera (NPC) 08.15 hours in our modern and comfortable boat.
• Sailing among icebergs and stunning scenery overlooking the western front of the Upsala glacier and then through Cristina Canal to the point of disembark at the Estancia.
• Arrival Estancia Cristina 11:30 hs.
• Stay at the Estancia for 6 hours.
• Guided visit to the Costumbrista museum (old shearing shed).
• Ascent in all-terrain vehicles, travelling 9.5 km through mountainous roads.
• Arrival to the Continental ice shelter.
• 30 minute walk.
• Visit the oriental front of Upsala Glacier. Lake Guillermo, Southern Patagonian Ice and Andes.
• Return to the farm house of the Estancia and board at 17:30 hs. Arrival to Puerto Banderas at 19: hs approximately.
DAY 8: Calafate - Buenos Aires
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to the airport to return to Buenos Aires.
- Arrive at Buenos Aires. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation
In the evening , transfer to a tango show with dinner. Numerous clubs offer excellent shows featuring the best artists and dancers, with or without a previous dinner. It is also possible to take tango lessons.
DAY 9: Buenos Aires
- Breakfast. Half day excusion to Tigre.
- Discover a wonder of nature a few kilometers away from the City. We travel to the north of the city. Crossing parks and beautiful buildings.
- Breathtaking view of Rio de la Plata, the widest in the world. We spotted the Jorge Newbery Airport, River Plate World Stadium and Ciudad Universitaria. We undertake a 30 km trip to the city of Tigre. We stop at the Puerto de Frutos, with its magnificent market with its small jetty on the banks of the Rio Lujan Arriving at TIGRE CITY we will board a Panoramic Catamaran to enjoy the Paraná Delta. In a quiet, stable and safe route we labyrinth of islands crossed by rivers and streams. We learn about life on the islands, flora, wildlife, recreation and water sports.
DAY 10: Buenos Aires
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to the airport to return home.