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Patagonia Grand Tour (11 days)

11 days duration

Argentina is a land of contrasts, from the vast plains of the east to the Andes in the West where Aconcagua, the highest peak of the Western Hemisphere at 6,959 m, towers above the other mountains. The variety of landscape ranges from the high altiplano of the Northwest – with its deserts, valleys, gorges and brightly coloured hills- to the lakes, forests, glaciers, steppe, mountains and cliffs of Patagonia. From the wetlands, lagoons, waterfalls and subtropical rainforest of the Northeast, to the expanse of flat Pampas in Buenos Aires Province and the rolling hills of Cordoba.

Day 1

Arrive Buenos Aires

On arrival into Buenos Aires you are met and transferred to your hotel for the evening.

Day 2

Buenos Aires

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, depart on a guided tour to the highlights of Buenos Aires. The tour includes the National Congress, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Government House and the area of Plaza de Mayo. You will be at the heart of the Tango activity where this sensuous dance is performed in the street for passersby to enjoy in the traditional neighbourhood of San Telmo, where this typical dance dwells. Then you will visit La Boca and stop at this colourful suburb of the city adopted years ago as his home by the first Italian immigrants. Today it is home for important artists.

Then, a visit to Palermo is scheduled, a residential neighbourhood with parks and elegant buildings. Finally, you will visit the sophisticated Recoleta, one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in which among other attractions, you can take a look at the famous cemetery alongside fine restaurants and cafes. (B)

Day 3

Buenos Aires / Bariloche

Enjoy a marvellous breakfast at the hotel. Then you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Bariloche. Upon arrival in San Carlos de Bariloche, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the evening. (B)

Day 4

Bariloche

Breakfast will be served at the hotel and later, you will discover the picturesque town of Bariloche and surroundings doing the "Circuito Chico" tour which starts at noon along Lake Nahuel Huapi all the way up to Playa Bonita, where the Huemul Island can be seen.

After that, you will arrive at the foothill of Cerro Campanario (ascent is not included); 1050 m. Continuing on the same path that crosses the Angostura River which links the Nahuel Huapi’s Lake Moreno, to end up in a natural balcony with spectacular views. After travelling around El Trébol lagoon, you will head back to the city. (B)

Day 5

Bariloche

Today you have a full-day at leisure to relax or explore this beautiful alpine-style town. (B)

Day 6

Bariloche / Calafate

Breakfast will be served at the hotel, and then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Calafate. Arriving in El Calafate town you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the evening. (B)

Day 7

Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier

After having a tasty breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken on the 80km trip from El Calafate to the renowned Perito Moreno Glacier, unique on the planet in its constant forward movement. Along the road you will discover many Andean pre-cordillera sites and by Lake Argentino you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you will finally be in awe of this natural wonder considered a World Heritage Site by the United Nations. You will take the paths and spend time enjoying the beautiful surrounds. (B)

Day 8

Calafate

Today you have a full-day at leisure to relax or explore Calafate. (B)

Day 9

Calafate / Ushuaia

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia. On arrival in Ushuaia city you will be met and transferred to you hotel for the evening. (B)

Day 10

Ushuaia

After enjoying an exquisite breakfast, you will go on a tour to the most southern protected natural area and the only National Park with sea shores: The Tierra del Fuego National Park. Access to this park is via National Route 3, discovering the Río Pipo, Monte Susana, Bahía Ensenada, Isla Redonda, Cañadón del Toro, Lago Roca, Casita del Bosque, Laguna Verde and Laguna Negra, Castores Dam and Lapataia Bay, which marks the end of the route. The park's topography is very wide-ranging with mountains, rivers, valleys and lakes. It is very rich in flora and fauna with a large variety of species. (B)

Day 11

Ushuaia / Depart Buenos Aires

At the set time you will be transferred to the Airport to take a flight to Buenos Aires, where you will be transferred to the International Airport to take your onward flight. (B)

Inca Tours does not own any of the hotels, lodges or service providers utilised in making up the tours. As a result Inca Tours is only acting as an agent for the operators and as such does not accept responsibility for any negligence, omissions, errors or differences in standard experienced by passengers when utilising the operators' products or services. Please Note: for full booking terms and conditions please see the back of our booking form.

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TOUR DATES
5 Feb 2012

TOUR PRICE
$3,994 pp twin share

COUNTRIES VISITED
Argentina

COMFORT LEVEL
Tourist

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Local English speaking Expert Guide Sightseeing in beautiful Buenos Aires Exploring the European flavour of Bariloche Spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glacieres National Park Tierra del Fuego National Park Ushuaia, the southern-most city of the world

ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Buenos Aires (2 nights) Bariloche (3 nights) Calafate (3 nights) Ushuaia (2 nights)

TOUR INCLUSIONS
Economy-class group airfares as described in the tour. Accommodation in Tourist-class hotels or lodges & private facilities. All tours and excursions with English speaking specialist local guides. All admission fees on such tours. Mostly private transfers and tours. Meals throughout as indicated (B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner). All transportation as described.

NOT INCLUDED
Airfares to the starting point and from the ending point of the tours. Departure & entry taxes. Items of a personal nature. Passport and visa fees. Travel insurance. Excess baggage. Porterage. Tipping.