Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Buenos Aires!
Welcome to the ‘Paris of Latin America’. Upon arrival at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza Airport, you will be greeted by one of our English speaking guides who will privately escort you to the Alvear Palace Hotel in Recoleta, the most iconic hotel in the city. You will spend 3 nights here with daily breakfast.
We have nothing planned for the rest of the day so you can get accustomed to your new surroundings.
Day 2 - Private tour of Buenos Aires
Enjoy a 5 hours tour of beautiful Buenos Aires! You will have a private car with driver and English speaking guide at your disposal.
Day 3 - Rojo Tango evening show with dinner
Rojo Tango is one of the most spectacular ones in Buenos Aires. It takes place as the luxury Faena Hotel. It is more intimate than most other tango shows and I have included dinner and private return transfers from your hotel.
Day 4 - Flight to Bariloche in the Lake District
A private car will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight to northern Patagonia. Once landed, a private vehicle will drive to Llao Llao Hotel.
Surrounded by the Cerro Lopez and Tronador mountain peaks and the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes, this exclusive 5* Resort in Bariloche offers accommodation with incredible views of lakes, forests and mountains. You will spend 3 nights here on B&B basis.
Day 5 - Private history and nature tour
This private excursion tackles the most classic circuit of San Carlos de Bariloche in an active way.
While visiting the most important viewpoints of the area like Campanario Hill, the guide will explain how this little mountain village has changed into one of the main travel destinations in Patagonia.
You will do a nature oriented walk through the impressive native forest in the Llao Llao Nature Park to finish with an interesting visit at a local microbrewery where you´ll have lunch with beer tasting.
Day 6 - Free day
This is a free day for you to spend how you wish. Your resort offers plenty of activities if you wish to be busy, otherwise just sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Day 7 - Lake crossing into Chile
This full day boat & bus crossing is the most spectacular way to get from Argentina into Chile. It’s an epic adventure with amazing sites. You will cross lakes by boat and also do journeys by land. The logistics are shared with other guests and lunch in Peulla is included.
Once you arrive in Puerto Varas, you will be escorted by private vehicle to your hotel. The luxury hotel AWA where you will spend 3 nights with daily breakfast.
Day 8 - Private tour of Alerce Andino National Park
Located only a few km from the Carretera Austral, the Alerce Andino National Park covers almost 40.000 ha and it is, therefore, the largest surviving Valdivian Rainforest.
Most of the trees are native Alerce, one of the oldest trees in the world. We will explore the National Park by doing some easy hikes to get closer to these amazing giants, some of them around 3.000-4.000 years old.
We will get an introduction to the history of the Park and the meaning that the Alerce tree has in this region.
Day 9 - Free day
Today is free. You can choose to add any other excursion. This area has a lot of natural beauty and history, so whether you want an active tour or a more cultural one, there is plenty of choice!
Day 10 - Flight to Punta Arenas
A private car will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight to southern Patagonia. Once landed, a representative of Tierra Patagonia will be waiting for you and will drive you and any other guests who will arrive at the same time, to your lodge in Torres del Paine.
You will spend 3 nights at Tierra Patagonia on an all inclusive basis.
Day 11 and 12 - Excursions at Tierra Patagonia
Your AI program at Tierra includes all excursions. With the help of the highly knowledgable guides, you will have chosen upon your arrival a bespoke menu of tour and hikes.
Explore and enjoy the raw beauty of Torres del Paine!
Day 13 - Crossing into Argentina
This morning you will cross into Argentina by land to reach El Calafate, in the glaciares region of the country. Journey time will be approximately 4 hours.
Your lodging in El Calafate is the stunning Eolo lodge where you will stay 3 nights with full board.
EOLO Lodge is located on an estate that stretches over 10,000 hectares, the perfect place for guests to explore unspoiled nature while taking in the incredible views of glaciers, the largest lake in Argentina and the Andes Mountains.
Day 14 - Private tour to Perito Moreno glacier
Today’s tour takes you into Parque Nacional Los Glaciares for views of the immense Perito Moreno Glacier.
En route to the glacier stop at the pier for a short boat trip to the south wall of the glacier. From the water level you get an amazing feel for its sheer size, more than 3 miles wide and over 20 stories high – a true highlight of Argentina.
We have organised a picnic lunch to enjoy on the walkways overlooking the glacier.
Day 15 - Free day
We haven’t planned anything for today, however, EOLO offers outdoor options that are in line with each guest’s interests, physical condition and available time.
So if you wish, you can add any excursion that you might fancy on the day.
Day 16 - Flight to Buenos Aires
All epic adventures come to an end! It is time to wave goodbye to Patagonia and catch your flight back to the capital. We have included a private transfer to El Calafate airport and once you land in Buenos Aires a private vehicle will drive you to your hotel in Palermo. We have chosen a gorgeous and elegant boutique hotel for your last night.
You will spend 1 night at Legado Mitico with breakfast included.
Day 17 - International departure
A private transfer will take you to the airport for your international flight back home.
DETAILS -
This itinerary costs from £8,701.00 per person B&B (unless specified otherwise) and is based on two people sharing accommodation and services. The price includes all transfers, tours, any other meals if mentioned, national park entrance fees and accommodation as stated. It does not include any flights.
International flights tend to cost between £700 and £900 per person return if booked well in advance and in economy class – do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply. Domestic flights can range between £400.00 and £600.00 per person.
Please note: this itinerary is available from September to early April only.
What's included?
INCLUDED:
- Prices start from £8,701.00 per person
- Accommodation on B&B basis based on two sharing (unless specified otherwise)
- Any other meals mentioned
- Transfers in private vehicle
- Entrance and National Park fees
- All excursions and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
