The Essentials of the South

Itinerary :

Day 1: Buenos Aires: Welcome to Argentina! Arrive at the airport and get transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, head out for your Buenos Aires city tour, starting with Plaza de Mayo, the oldest public square in Buenos Aires to witness the most important events of the country that have taken place since 1810. Later continue to La Boca to explore the most colourful street and the famous Caminito street. Later In the evening attend a dinner show, to enjoy the magnetism of tango. Overnight in Buenos Aires. (D)

Day 2: Buenos Aires: After breakfast, the entire day is at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B)

Day 3: Buenos Aires – Ushuaia: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and checkin. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B)

Day 4: Ushuaia: After breakfast, head west towards Tierra del Fuego National Park for your boat tour, framed by excellent panoramic views of the Beagle Channel. The tour will lead to a journey through beaver dams leads to Lapataia River and Verde Lagoon and then continues along the final stretch of National Route 3, which finally ends at Lapataia Bay. Return back to Ushuaia, enroute make a stop on the way to admire the Lake Acigami (former Lake Roca), that changes its colours featured by its changed-by-weather water’s colour. In the afternoon, head for your boat trip through the Beagle Channel, where you will get excellent panoramic view of the city surrounded by mountains. During the trip you will spot Birds and Sea lions Islands, an interesting colony of sea lions. This offers the unique opportunity to see, at the same time, both South American sea lions and South American Fur seals, to understand their differences. Finally reach Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, from where the return to the city. Overnight in Ushuaia. (B)

Day 5: Ushuaia – El Calafate: After breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airport for your flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check-in. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the city, visit the Glaciarium, a museum dedicated to glaciology, or participate in an activity to get to know the steppe while you enjoy a lunch or dinner (on your own). Overnight in El Calafate. (B)

Day 6: El Calafate: After breakfast, head towards Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park, a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. The glacier is an impressive mass of ice with an area of 257 square kilometres and a front wall that has a height between 50 and 60 meters (165 to 200 ft.) above lake level. During the tour, a walk along the paths located in front of the glacier, allows us to admire this impressive natural wonder from different angles. This tour can be enhanced by a one-hour boat ride that provides a different view of the front of the glacier from water level, which helps us to appreciate its real height. Free time for lunch (not included). Return to the hotel. Overnight in El Calafate. (B)

Day 7: El Calafate: After breakfast, the entire day is at leisure to enjoy the unique landscapes and optional activities. Overnight in El Calafate. (B)

Day 8: El Calafate – Buenos Aires: After breakfast, morning is at leisure, later transfer to the airport to board flight to Buenos Aires. Overnight in El Calafate. (B)

Day 9: Buenos Aires: After breakfast, check out and transfer to airport for your forward journey. (B)