An Argentina rich in contrasts

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Welcome to Argentina - Visit of the city of Buenos Aires

  

  Welcome and private transfer from Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE) to your hotel. A French-speaking guide will accompany you during the transfer. Half-day tour of Buenos Aires on foot and by public transport. Start your visit to the capital with the historic center. You will take 9 de Julio Avenue, dominated by the Obelisk, the symbol of Buenos Aires. You will then pass by the Teatro Colón, one of the jewels of Argentine architecture. You will then arrive at the famous Plaza de Mayo, home to famous buildings such as the Casa Rosada, el Cabildo, and the cathedral. Continue your discovery with the San Telmo district, one of the oldest in the capital: many antique dealers, a covered market, as well as antique cafés... End your visit with the famous and picturesque La Boca district, its small streets with old and colorful houses. Enjoy a few minutes at El Caminito, a meeting place for painters and tango dancers. A French-speaking guide will accompany you throughout your visit. Night at La Querencia Buenos Aires in a standard room.

• day 2

  Buenos Aires - El Calafate

  

  Private transfer from your Buenos Aires hotel to the national airport (AEP). Domestic flight Buenos Aires - El Calafate. Reception at El Calafate airport and transfer to the hotel in a private vehicle. Free time in El Calafate, the city offers you many activities: - The Interpretation Center: this is an information center focused on paleontology, geology, anthropology, and history. - The Laguna Nimez Nature Reserve: you can observe flamingos there. - The Glaciarium: this museum is dedicated to the study of ice and glaciers in Patagonia, one of the few glaciological interpretation centers in the world. Night at Roble Sur in a standard room.

• day 3

  Navigation - Lake Argentino - El Calafate

  

  This full-day excursion is a very beautiful navigation on the north arm of Lake Argentino. You will sail among the icebergs until you reach the great glaciers of Patagonia. You will skirt and observe the Upsala glacier as well as the Spegazzini glacier. You will make a stop and disembark at the Spegazzini base, where you can enjoy a short walk in the forest. From the refuge, you will enjoy magnificent views of the Glacier Bay. Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park included. Round-trip transfer in shared service included. Overnight at Roble Sur in a standard room.

• day 4

  Perito Moreno Glacier - El Calafate

  

  Today, you set out to discover one of the most beautiful glaciers in the world, the Perito Moreno, located in Los Glaciares Park. Numerous walkways, built facing this giant of ice, offer magnificent panoramic views of the glacier, breathtaking! Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park included. Overnight at Roble Sur in a standard room.

• day 5

  Estancia Nibepo Aike - Los Glaciares National Park - El Calafate

  

  Departure this morning to the Nibepo Aike estancia. Located in the Los Glaciares National Park, this estancia lives mainly from cattle and sheep farming, and also, secondly, from tourism. The visit to the estancia will allow you to learn about the history of this estate and discover the daily life of an estancia. You will also be able to attend the traditional sheep shearing demonstration and, above all, taste an excellent Argentine asado. Overnight at Roble Sur in a standard room.

• day 6

  El Calafate - Ushuaia

  

  Departure from your hotel and transfer to El Calafate airport by private vehicle. Domestic flight El Calafate - Ushuaia. Reception at Ushuaia airport and transfer by private vehicle. Some suggestions for your free time in Ushuaia. You visit the city of Ushuaia on your own. Besides being the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia is also the capital of Tierra del Fuego. Located on the shores of the Beagle Channel and dominated by the Martial Mountains, this mythical city offers a unique landscape in Argentina, blending the sea, glaciers, mountains, and forests. Overnight at Campanilla hotel in a standard room.

• day 7

  Tierra del Fuego National Park - Canoe - Ushuaia

  

  Tierra del Fuego National Park: hiking and canoeing We invite you to discover the secrets of Tierra del Fuego National Park, where the mountains are closest to the sea and where the fresh water of rivers and lakes coexists with the marine coast. Discover the national park and its themes: geology, ecology, hiking, canoeing, and photography. Note: 3 hours of hiking and 1 and a half hours of canoeing. Moderate level. Entrance to Tierra del Fuego National Park included. Night at the Campanilla hotel in a standard room.

• day 8

  Ushuaia - Puerto Iguazú

  

  Departure from your hotel and transfer by private vehicle to Ushuaia airport. Domestic flight Ushuaia - Puerto Iguazu (with a stopover in Buenos Aires) Reception at Puerto Iguazu airport and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle. Service provided with a French-speaking guide. Overnight at the Jardin de Iguazu hotel in a standard room.

• day 9

  Iguazú National Park, Argentine side - Puerto Iguazú

  

  Departure this morning to reach the Iguazu Park on the Argentine side. You can freely enjoy the different circuits of this magnificent site: lower, upper, and the "Garganta del Diablo" circuit. With 80% of the Iguazu Falls, the Argentine side allows you to literally experience the falls. In addition to offering these fabulous and breathtaking landscapes, Iguazu also shelters intense wildlife and lush vegetation. Note 1: It is recommended to wear waterproof and light clothing. Entrance to the Iguazu National Park on the Argentine side included. Overnight at the Jardin de Iguazu hotel in a standard room.

• day 10

  Iguazú National Park, Brazilian side - Puerto Iguazú

  

  Departure this morning to reach the Iguazu Park on the Brazilian side. On this unique tour, you will walk along the walkways leading to the different viewpoints. A magnificent panorama of the entire falls and San Martin Island stretches out before your eyes. Note: it is recommended to wear waterproof and light clothing. Entrance to the Iguazu National Park on the Brazilian side included. From your hotel, you make your own way to the bus terminal (5 minutes on foot). Departure by sleeper bus from Puerto Iguazu towards Buenos Aires.

• day 11

  Retiro Bus Terminal - Buenos Aires

  

  Reception at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in a private vehicle. Transfer carried out with a French-speaking guide. Free day in Buenos Aires Night at La Querencia Buenos Aires in a standard room.

• day 12

  Buenos Aires - Tango evening

  

  Free day in Buenos Aires, some suggestions Discover the Recoleta district, where you can admire many houses in the colonial style, currently inhabited by wealthy Argentine families. How could you not stop at the luxurious Pacifico shopping gallery? You will notice its French-style architecture, vaulted ceilings, and luxury shops. In the same neighborhood, you can also visit the famous cemetery where many personalities from Argentine history are buried. The most famous and still the most revered today is undoubtedly the tomb of Evita Peron. Tango dinner show At El Querandí, you will discover, during a dinner show, the history of tango in a building from the 1920s. The dancers are accompanied by excellent musicians. Round-trip transportation between the hotel and the restaurant. Night at La Querencia Buenos Aires in a standard room.

• day 13

  Buenos Aires - Ezeiza International Airport

  

  Transfer from your Buenos Aires hotel to EZE international airport.