The Essential of Patagonia
11 Days Starting in Buenos Aires, Argentina and ending in El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Visiting: Buenos Aires, Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery, Trelew, Puerto Madryn, Valdes Peninsula, Ushuaia, Beagle Channel, Lapataia, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TBK 0101
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Physical rating:
Low
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
In this true Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego itinerary, well-marked trails are opening up hitherto uncharted wildernesses. Untill you come and visit these Patagonia's best highlights, your traveller-life will not be complete. Extreme topographies, deep steppes, ice cap and the Andeans peacks are likely to keep this region amazingly indomitable. But it’s not inhospitable. In fact, close to the lake areas and the Atlantic ocean, the climate is temperate, even balmy in summer, and lush beech forests and deep calm waters make them friendly destinations. Once you come, we are sure you are likely to make you return, again and again… • Accommodation nights: Buenos Aires (3) - Puerto Madryn (2) - Ushuaia (2) -El Calafate (3) • Tours: Buenos Aires: City tour, Early check in with breakfast / Tango lesson previous to the dinner tango show Puerto Madryn: Valdés Peninsula with penguin colony of San Lorenzo with lunch (during low season will be replaced by lunch during the FD Peninsula Valdés) Ushuaia: National Park, Beagle Channel Boat Trip El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier with boat trip (nautical safari) • Meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 dinner • Needed tickets to the Parks and Reserves. • Flights not included. Please ask for the suggested flights as this itinerary requires specific times of arrival and departure in every destination. Notes: Day 5: If it is not possible to take the Beagle Channel boat trip due to arrival flight time, it will be modified for day 6
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Buenos Aires
Location: Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: KENTON BUENOS AIRES OR SIMILAR
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city, starting in Plaza de Mayo and then towards the neighbourhood of La Boca, finishing in Palermo and Recoleta, where its famous cemetery is located. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to enjoy the magnetism of tango
Day 2 : Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: KENTON BUENOS AIRES OR SIMILAR
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day at leisure to enjoy the city. According to your preferences, we suggest having a look at the options we have for you
Day 3 : Buenos Aires - Puerto Madryn
Location: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery, Trelew, Puerto Madryn
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: BAHIA NUEVA OR SIMILAR
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Trelew. Arrival and transfer to Puerto Madryn. Once there, afternoon at leisure to explore this maritime city.
Day 4 : Peninsula De Valdes
Location: Valdes Peninsula
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: BAHIA NUEVA OR SIMILAR
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Full day visit to Valdés Peninsula, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its geography, flora and fauna, characteristics that make it a nature’s paradise. During the tour, we visit Puerto Pirámides, from where we can (optionally) make the southern right whale watching from July to November. We continue to Estancia San Lorenzo in order to visit a Magellan penguin colony, and finally we arrive at Punta Norte, from where we can see sea lions. Returning to Puerto Madryn, we make a stop at the Interpretation Center
Day 5 : Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia
Location: Ushuaia, Beagle Channel
Accommodation Name: ALTOS DE USHUAIA OR SIMILAR
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning at leisure. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. Arrival and reception. In the afternoon, we sail the Beagle Channel to admire the Sea lions island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Ushuaia´s Bay from the water
Day 6 : Ushuaia
Location: Lapataia
Accommodation Name: ALTOS DE USHUAIA OR SIMILAR
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure from the city to Tierra del Fuego National Park to visit Ensenada Bay, Lapataia Bay, where National Route 3 ends, in addition to Lake Acigami (former Lake Roca), which is featured by its changed-by-weather water's colour.
Afternoon at leisure to continue discovering the destination. If you are a nature lover, we suggest you should visit Martillo Island, one of the few sites where it is possible to walk with Papuan penguins, while we observe their nests and learn about their habits. Check the available options according to your trip date.
Day 7 : Ushuaia - El Calafate
Location: Ushuaia Airport, El Calafate Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: ROCHESTER CALAFATE OR SIMILAR
Meals Included: Breakfast
At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to El Calafate. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel
Day 8 : El Calafate
Location: Perito Moreno Glacier
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: ROCHESTER CALAFATE OR SIMILAR
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure from the hotel towards Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park and declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Perito Moreno Glacier is an impressive river of ice with an area of 257 square kilometres, and a height in its front walls between 50 and 60 meters (165 to 200 ft.) above the level of the lake.
During the tour, a walk along the paths located in front of the glacier allows us to admire this impressive natural wonder from different angles.
This tour can be enhanced by a one-hour boat trip that provides a different view of the front wall of the glacier from the water level. Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, return to the hotel.
Day 9 : El Calafate
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: ROCHESTER CALAFATE OR SIMILAR
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day at leisure. Ideal to make a boat trip through the Lake Argentino or to enjoy activities that will allow you to explore unique landscape
Day 10 : El Calafate - Buenos Aires
Location: El Calafate, Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: KENTON BUENOS AIRES OR SIMILAR
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning at leisure to explore El Calafate and at due time, transfer to the airport to return to Buenos Aires. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel
Day 11 : Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires, Ezeiza International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
At due time, transfer to the airport
What's Included
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Accommodation
3* and 4* hotels combination
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Entrance Fees
Needed tickets to the Parks and Reserve
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Fully Guided
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfers from/to airport/hotel/airport are included in this program
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Transfers from/to airport/hotel/airport are included in this program.
Domestic Flights are NOT included -
Tipping and Gratuities
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Local Taxes
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Sanitary Kit-Please ask for it with special price
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All items not mentioned in the itinerary
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Country Entry Visas
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Meals – Full Board
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Meals – Half Board
Check out our Q&As
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Wi fi is available in the suggested hotels
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is not mandatory. It is well received by guides and drivers, as a recognition from passengers after a ell done job
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
If you are a single traveller, please leave us a message, and we will assist you to get a single room and get an special price for a single travelling alone person
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can. Please feel free to contact us and ask for information
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Yes, standard piece of luggage per person
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
You have some free days in some parts of the itinerary and yes,
Book with Confidence
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Free Date Changes
Travel Designers allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Travel Designers allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform travel designers , 30 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Travel Designers requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 25 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel designers charges.
Up to 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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