Buenos Aires and Patagonia Experience
10 Days

From $ 1,949.00
This Tour is Fully Customizable
( Historical Family Adventure Ecology )

This incredible tour takes you to the exciting Argentine capital of Buenos Aires, as well as on an awe-inspiring journey through the incredible Patagonia - a vast untamed wilderness of glaciers and dramatic coastline. The adventure begins in the city of Buenos Aires, where Tango and a passion for fine wine, good food and invariably football make for a non-stop cultural and gourmet adventure. From here you'll fly to Puerto Madryn, one of Patagonia's Welsh settlements, with a rugged coastline and cold Atlantic waters this area is perfect for spotting whales, penguins and other marine life. Finally you'll continue south to Calafate, home to the most stunning glacial formations in the Southern Hemisphere, where you'll have the opportunity to explore these incredible natural wonders both on foot and by boat. All services and accommodation are to the highest standard, from professional guides to luxurious hotels. Our Latin America luxury tours are fully customizable to meet the needs of all of our travelers. So, experience dramatic landscapes and icy adventure in the wilderness of Patagonia on this flexible itinerary from Class Adventure Travel – experts in Affordable Luxury Adventures.

  • Day 1

    Arrival in Argentina

    Buenos Aires

  • Recoleta Pilar Church
  • Upon arrival at the international airport in Buenos Aires you will be welcomed, escorted to your hotel and briefed on all your travel plans for your stay in Argentina. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure, either relaxing in your hotel, or exploring some of the nearby areas. One option would be to visit Recoleta Cemetery, a stunning historical site that coexists peacefully with the surrounding string of Parisian-style cafes and bars, and the busy arts and crafts market that takes place there at the weekend. It is within this famous cemetery that Evita Peron's grave can be found, along with those of many other notable characters of Buenos Aires. In the evening we recommend that you dine at one of the many celebrated steak-houses that have made Buenos Aires famous. Your Argentina Travel Expert will be happy to give you any advice you require, and to make both recommendations and restaurant reservations for you.
  • Day 2

    Paris of Latin America

    Buenos Aires

  • ARBUE03-La-Boca-Caminito
  • The Buenos Aires guided tour takes in many of the city's main attractions, including La Boca, San Telmo, the Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the cathedral, colonial Cabildo and the old Town Hall, before continuing on to the elegant Barrio Norte and finishing in the quieter residential neighborhood of Palermo. In the evening you will be attending one of the city's finest 'Dinner and Tango' shows, where you will experience the very best of Argentine cuisine accompanied by some fabulous wines. Following dinner the show will begin -Tango is a passionate and intense dance, and over the course of the evening you will have the opportunity to hear many of Argentina's most beloved numbers. Following the show you will be shown back to your hotel where you can spend the remainder of the evening at your leisure. (Meals - B, D)
  • Day 3

    Buenos Aires at your leisure

    Buenos Aires

  • Puerto Madero
  • This day is free for you to enjoy the city of Buenos Aires at your leisure. Many extra tours are available in and around the city. One option is a trip outside of the city to visit an estancia, where Gauchos (Argentinean cowboys) still maintain their traditional lifestyle. Boat trips around the Tigre Delta an hour outside the city are also popular, as is the trip across the Rio de la Plata to the historic town of Colonia del Sacrament in Uruguay. In the evening we can recommend restaurants across the city, and you may also want to visit one of the traditional tango clubs, or the milongas, where you can watch the locals dance, and join in if you wish. Tango lessons can also be arranged if you want to learn the basic steps before hitting the dance floor. (Meals - B)
  • Day 4

    The Peninsula of Patagonia

    Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn

  • Sea Lion
  • After breakfast in your hotel you will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight to Trelew. Upon arrival in this southerly city you will be escorted to your hotel in Puerto Madryn, where you will have some time to rest and discuss your travels in the area. Puerto Madryn is situated on the clear waters of the Atlantic's Golfo Nuevo and is the doorway to the Valdes Peninsula. In the afternoon it is recommended that you visit El Doradillo, or Punta Loma for your first encounter with the region's magnificent sea wildlife. From July to October the El Doradillo area is visited by a group of mother whales and their offspring. Owing to the tranquility of the area and the unusual depth of its waters, the whales swim very close to the coast and it is possible to watch them at 20 to 30 meters from the shore. If visiting outside of whale season the region still has much to offer, including a visit to Punta Loma sea lion reserve. (Meals -B)
  • Day 5

    Marine life at its best

    Puerto Madryn

  • Souhern Right Whale
  • After breakfast you will be led on a full day's tour of the Valdes Peninsula. To enter this UNESCO World Heritage site, you will cross an incredibly narrow strip of land with sea on both sides. Further along you will arrive at Caleta Valdes, a large natural creek that is home to a colony of sea elephants. After admiring Caleta Valdes you'll continue along the road as it drops suddenly down into a crescent of golden cliffs overlooking a bright blue bay and the small village of Puerto Piramides. Here herds of southern right whales tend to arrive in late August, although some can be seen as early as June. You can take a boat trip around the bay and watch these immense creatures gliding past. While the whales may be seen from late August to November, the sea elephants and sea lions are permanent residents. Following your tour you will return to your hotel in Puerto Madryn. ***Standard packages include whale watching in a catamaran, premium packages in zodiacs. Whale watching trips are available from July to November. (Meals - B, L)
  • Day 6

    Penguins and Welsh Tea

    Puerto Madryn

  • Magellanic Penguins
  • After a leisurely breakfast you will leave Puerto Madryn and drive 120km south to visit the largest colony of Magellan penguins in South America. The colony's population reaches over half a million birds during the peak season, and the best time to visit is between October and April. One of the greatest features of this reserve is the fact that you can literally walk among the penguins and observe their habits. You'll have the opportunity to see how they feed their babies, defend their territory, build their nests, and of course watch their characteristic comedy waddle in and out of the sea. Following the tour you will head to Trelew in order to visit the Egidio Feruglio Paleontology Museum, before continuing to the charming Welsh town of Gaiman for afternoon tea and Welsh delicacies. You will then return to your hotel in Puerto Madryn just in time to enjoy the sunset. (Meals - B, L)
  • Day 7

    Fly to the Glaciers

    Puerto Madryn to El Calafate

  • Calafate Lake
  • After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you can relax and unwind for the remainder of the day. El Calafate is a picturesque village by Lago Argentino, one of Patagonia's largest and most stunning lakes. The region is also home to high mountains and the immense ice-caps of Los Glaciares National Park, which was added to the World Heritage List in 1981. The pleasant village of El Calafate is the starting point for many trekking trails that lead out across the steppes through forests of poplar, willow and pine, and on to the glacier fields. (Meals - B)
  • Day 8

    Trekking over Perito Moreno Glacier

    El Calafate

  • Moreno trails
  • After breakfast you will begin a full-day's tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Following a beautiful two and a half hour drive through national parkland you will reach the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier. After getting fully kitted out with crampons and accompanied by a team of experienced professional guides, you will climb up onto the glacier and enjoy the extraordinary experience of walking across its icy surface. The glacier is millions of years old and has an otherworldly quality to it, peering down into its deep cracks that glow blue and green is a uniquely beautiful experience. The two-hour trek is moderate, and the surface over which you walk is irregular, but firm and safe. After the walk a stroll through the forest brings you back to the shelter. From here you will return to El Calafate for the evening. For this excursion it is recommended that you bring sports shoes or trekking boots, sunglasses, sun protection, gloves, hat, and a windproof jacket. (Meals - B, Box Lunch)
  • Day 9

    Day at leisure

    El Calafate

  • Calafate Glacier
  • Today is free for you to spend at your leisure, though we highly recommend the following optional boat tour. After breakfast you will be taken to the lake pier where you'll board the 'Upsala Explorer', a specially designed boat that navigates comfortably through the difficult conditions of Lake Argentino. From the port you will head towards an impressive stretch of the Upsala Glacier, before continuing along the Brazo Cristina channel to Estancia Cristina, which offers the best land access to the Upsala Glacier and the Continental Ice Cap. You'll stop for lunch at the estancia where you will be served tasty Patagonian roasted lamb. Depending on the weather and your preferences, you can either walk or ride through the Estancia and out into the National Glacier Park, through forests and along lake shores appreciating spectacular views of the unspoilt wilderness of the area. In the evening you will return by boat to your hotel in El Calafate. (Meals - B)
  • Day 10

    Return to Buenos Aires

    El Calafate to Buenos Aires

  • Puerto Madero Women's Bridge
  • After breakfast you will be shown to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival you will either be transferred to the international airport (approximately an hour's drive away), or to your hotel. Should you wish to continue exploring, Class Adventure Travel offers tours to many more exciting destinations across Latin America, including Machu Picchu, the Iguazu Falls and the Amazon Jungle. (Meals - B)
This Tour is fully customizable
We can customize and tailor-make your trip to suit your specific needs and desires – whatever these may be. Our primary concerns are your safety and comfort. All of our tours have been carefully constructed in a way that will ensure your wellbeing in Argentina and also provide you with the best class and comfort available in the country. All of our packages are built to be as fully inclusive as possible while still giving you the flexibility to spend your vacation time as you wish. Contact us

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