South of the World Highlights
13 Days

From $ 3,319.00
This Tour is Fully Customizable
( Comfort Adventure Ecology Gourmet )

This incredible trip takes you quite literally to the ends of the earth and back again on a true adventure through the ice fields and remote wilderness of the evocative Tierra del Fuego in Southern Argentina and Chile. You’ll also explore the capitals of these two countries as well as relaxing in style in Mendoza, Argentina’s top wine growing region. The adventure begins in Buenos Aires where Tango and a passion for fine wine, good food and invariably football make for a non-stop cultural and gourmet experience. From here you'll fly straight down to Ushuaia, the world's most southerly city, perched on the incredible island of Tierra del Fuego. You’ll set out by boat to explore the pristine seascape and glacier fields surrounding the island before crossing into Chile and heading up to Santiago. Your final stop will be the wine-growing region of Mendoza in the foothills of the Argentine Andes. On several Mendoza wine tours you'll be invited to sample the regions finest, as well as enjoying the quiet charm of the city's relaxed pace, some outstanding restaurants and views of the snow-capped Andes in the distance. All services and accommodation are to the highest standard, from professional guides to luxurious hotels. Our South America luxury tours are tailor-made to meet the needs of all of our travelers. So, soak up the atmosphere of four distinct South American cities, and explore the vast untamed wilderness of Southern 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. (Meals - B, D)
  • Day 3

    Arrival at the End of the World

    Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

  • Ushuaia
  • After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Ushuaia. Nicknamed 'The City at the End of the World', Ushuaia lies on the shores of the Beagle Channel and is the capital of the sparsely-populated, mountainous and windswept island of Tierra del Fuego. Ushuaia was one of the last regions to be settled by immigrants and was originally home to the kayak-paddling Ona and Patagon Indians who hunted seal and fish, and daubed themselves in seal-fat during winter to ward off the sub-zero temperatures. Following arrival the remainder of the day will be free for you to spend at your leisure. Warming up by a cozy fire-place in your hotel and enjoying some delicious Patagonian food is a very good option. (Meals - B)
  • Day 4

    Tierra del Fuego National Park

    Ushuaia

  • Ushuaia
  • In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a short drive west of Ushuaia to the Lapataia National Park that borders the Beagle Channel across the Pipo River valley. Age-old forest fires, often set unwittingly by fur-trappers and hunters, have scarred the hillsides, while the rivers which flow through the valley floors have become marshy swamps crisscrossed by dams - a legacy of the beaver population imported to the island in the early 1900's. After exploring the area you will return to Ushuaia for lunch. (Meals - B)
  • Day 5

    Departure from Ushuaia

    Ushuaia

  • Australis Cruise
  • Today you will begin your southern cruise, check in begins early in the day with boarding from 5pm. Once on board you'll attend a welcome cocktail reception with the captain and crew before setting off on your southern adventure. The excursion will take you through the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan to explore some of the most captivating wilderness regions in the world - Southern Patagonia, the Tierra del Fuego and beyond. (Meals - B, D)
  • Day 6

    Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay

    On board

  • Australis Cape Horn
  • Today you'll sail through the Beagle and Murray channels to Cape Horn National Park where, weather permitting, you will disembark to explore the area. Cape Horn, on Hornos Island, is a sheer, 425m (1394ft) high rocky promontory and was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June 2005. This remote spot in the wilds of the south is known as the 'End of the Earth'; and a visit is a unique privilege. In the afternoon, you will go ashore to the historic Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region's largest aboriginal settlements. This area is also renowned for its wild, untamed beauty with vast forests and rugged peaks. You will walk through the islands Magellanic, sub-polar forest to a lookout point that provides amazing views of the island. (Meals - B, L, D)
  • Day 7

    Gunther Pluschow Glacier

    On board

  • Australis zodiacs
  • Today you will set sail towards the region's incredible glacier fields. By the afternoon you will reach the awe-inspiring Gunther Pluschow Glacier, named after a pioneering German aviator who was the first person to film Patagonia's Tierra del Fuego from the sky. Then it's on to Chico Sound, where you will board smaller Zodiac boats, in order to observe the majestic Piloto and Nena glaciers from close quarters. Along the way your guide will tell you about the formation of the glaciers and their impact on the geographical landscape of the area. (Meals - B, L, D)
  • Day 8

    Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas

    Punta Arenas

  • Punta Arenas City
  • Today the boat will arrive early at Magdalena Island, home to an immense colony of more than 120,000 Magellanic penguins. After breakfast you'll disembark for a walk to the island's lighthouse. The penguins migrate in April, so if your trip is soon after this time you will visit the Marta Island sea lion colony instead. After the visit you will board the boat for the final trip to Punta Arenas, disembarking at approximately 11:30am. Upon arrival at Punta Arenas cruise pier, you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure. (Meals - B)
  • Day 9

    Arrival in Santiago

    Punta Arenas to Santiago

  • Santiago Plaza Armas
  • After breakfast you'll transfer to the local airport for your flight to Santiago de Chile where you'll be met by a CAT representative and taken to your comfortable hotel in the city. After having a little time to relax, you will be collected for a guided city tour. The tour begins at Alameda Bernardo O'Higgins, Santiago's main avenue, before visiting La Moneda, the Government Palace. Following this you will walk through the pedestrian streets where the main commercial activity of the city is concentrated before visiting the famous Plaza de Armas, the main square of the city, surrounded by the Metropolitan Cathedral and other historical buildings. Focusing on the historical and cultural sites of Santiago, you will visit the Palacio Cousino Mansion (built 1870-1878), the Palacio de Bellas Artes, as well as the Pre-Columbian Art Museum. Finally crossing the Mapocho River you will visit Bellavista, the cultural and artistic neighborhood of Santiago. In the afternoon you'll return to your hotel and spend the evening at your leisure. (Meals - B)
  • Day 10

    Vina del Mar and Valparaiso

    Santiago

  • Valparaiso
  • Today you will take a daytrip to Valparai­so, the oldest and most important port in Chile, and Vina del Mar, the famous beach resort. You'll be picked up at your hotel after breakfast and driven towards the Pacific Ocean, passing the agricultural valleys of Curacavo and Casablanca before reaching Valparai­so. The city's picturesque setting surrounded by hills and the Pacific Ocean, remind us that this was the most important maritime destination on the Pacific coast, before the Strait of Panama was opened for navigation in 1914. You will begin by visiting the downtown area including Plaza Sotomayor, the Plaza Victoria, the cathedral and the harbor area. Afterwards you will discover the colorful hillside neighborhoods high above the city, with an array of brightly painted houses and a stunning view overlooking the city. The upper and lower parts of the city are connected by sixteen railways constructed around the turn of the century when the city experienced tremendous growth. Traveling north along the coast you will reach the city of Vina del Mar, with its many parks, trees and palms. You will visit the beautiful park Quinta Vergara with its amphitheatre, the Museum of Fine Arts, as well as the beaches and the old Casino. Later in the afternoon you'll return to your hotel in Santiago, where you can spend the evening at your leisure. (Meals - B)
  • Day 11

    Arrival in the Wine Country

    Santiago to Mendoza

  • Mendoza Grape
  • Following breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Mendoza where you will be met and taken directly to your hotel to relax and unwind for the remainder of the day. Mendoza is considered to be one of Argentina's most attractive cities and is of course home to many of the country's finest wineries. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and with its many parks, tree-lined streets and views of the snow-capped Andes in the distance, the city has a unique beauty and charm. The evening is free for you to spend at your leisure, but CAT highly recommends dinner at the famed Restaurant 1884, or at La Bourgogne in the Vistalba Winery. Just ask your Argentina Travel Expert for any advice or assistance. (Meals - B)
  • Day 12

    Visit through the Wine Country

    Mendoza

  • Colchagua Valley
  • After enjoying a leisurely breakfast you will be collected from your hotel for a half day's wine tour in and around Mendoza. Blending different varieties, different lots and even different vintages is an art as old as winemaking itself and as you tour the different vineyards and learn all about wine making you will discover the complexity of the many processes it involves. The range of microclimates in Mendoza produces grapes of varying flavors, and with these harvests many excellent vintages are created, you'll have the opportunity to sample a good portion of these today. Following the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel where you can spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. (Meals - B,L)
  • Day 13

    Departure from Mendoza

    Mendoza to Buenos Aires

  • Puerto Madero
  • Following breakfast at your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. From here you will either transfer to your homeward flight, or continue on to another one of Class Adventure Travel's exciting Latin American destinations. The operations team at CAT would like to thank you for your interest in having us arrange your trip to Argentina and Chile. (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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