Patagonia Argentina Vacations
PAQUETES Argentina
ITINERARIO DIA A DIA
Day 1 – Arrival in Puerto Madryn – Argentina Tour
Reception at the airport of Trelew and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Madryn. After checking in we will enjoy a city tour to discover all the interesting corners of Puerto Madryn like Punta Cuevas, the menument to the Tehuelche with a great panoramic view of the city, Brown boulevard, the Main Square General San Martin, the Eco-center, a cultural and scientific project dedicated to the observation. A second part of the tour will be a visit to Punta Loma Reserve which was created to protect the Sea Lions Colony living there all year round.
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Day 2 – Peninsula Valdes and Southern Right Whale watching
Early departure from Puerto Madryn to take our way to Carlos Ameghino isthmus with is the small link between the continent and Peninsula Valdes. From here we will observe the North Golf of San Jose and the South Golf Nuevo. Puerto Piramides is our next stop, which is the only urban settlement in the peninsula allowing only 200 inhabitants. Now we will board the boat that will take us to one of the most breathtaking encounters with the Southern Right Whale, a creature of more than 30 tons that emerges from the ocean falling again and giving us the opportunity of taking a unique picture. When these cetaceans are ready to breed they swim to Peninsula Valdes area every three years, looking for save and quite waters to bear another calf. This tour is one of the unforgettable experiences you will have while you visit the Argentinean Patagonia. Return to Puerto Madryn.
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Day 3 – Elephant Seals and biking to the Lighthouse
Early departure from Puerto Madryn taking southwards Provincial Route 1. We will have short stops at the most attractive spots on the way, then we will take Provincial Rout 5 and if we arrive early and have some luck we will spot guanacos with their offspring called charitos. Here we will ride our bikes and we will be cycling along cliffs and paths that will show to us the pristine nature of Patagonia .towards the Punta Ninfas Lighthouse located 130 meters over the sea level.
Now it is time to encounter the Sea Elephants located down the cliff along the Punta Leon. Sea birds might be observed as well as some whales with their new born offspring.
Lunch and continue the tour to El Pedral where we will find one of the most ancient estancias in the area, built in early XX century. Later on we’ll return to Puerto Madryn.
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Day 4 – From Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia - Patagonia Argentina
Early wake up and transfer to the airport for your next flight to Ushuaia. When we arrive at Ushuaia a private transfer will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel of your selection.
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Day 5 – Train of the End of the World and Tierra del Fuego Patagonia
We will depart from Ushuaia towards the station of the Train of the End of the World located approximately 8 kilometers from the city. The train used the original road of what used to be the train of the prisoners. On the way to the Tierra del Fuego National Park you will see a forest full of diverse colors during every seasons of the year and you will observe as well the reconstruction of an Indian camp and a natural waterfall at the La Macarena Station. The Train of the End of the World goes 4.5 kilometers inside the National Park Tierra del Fuego that was created in 1969 as a project to protect the sub antartic forests of the regions as well as the Beagle Channel. Located 12 kilometers south from Ushuaia by Rout 3. This park, unlike other Andean-Patagonian forests, possesses forests close to the sea coast. It is crossed by parallel mountain ranges in a north west to south east direction dividing the park in valleys of difficult access.
Besides of being representative of the local flora and fauna, the national park keeps archaeological remains of the Yamana natives. Another attraction inside the park is located at the of Route 3 and Pan-American Road, in the famous and beautiful Lapataia Bay. There are different activities you will be able to practice at the Tierra del Fuego National Park like, trekking, camping, sport fishing, bird watching and yachting with no engine boats, during winter it is an ideal place for cross country skiing.
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Day 6 – Beagle Channel Navigation - Patagonia Argentina
Today we will navigate the Beagle Channel departing from the Ushuaia port. The beagle Channel in the south shore of Tierra del Fuego island is part of the limit between Argentina and Chile. In addition to the amazing landscapes we will enjoy many bird species as well as different marine mammals. Return to the Ushuaia Port. Departures from 09:00Am till 12:00N and returns from 15:00Pm till 17:00Pm.
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Day 7 – From Ushuaia to El Calafete - Patagonia Argentina
Early departure from the hotel to the airport in Ushuaia for your next flight to El Calafate. Arrival and transfer to the hotel of your selection at El Calafate.
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Day 8 – Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina
The Glacier Perito Moreno is a river with solid waters in constant movement with an specific speed. The process of formation of the glacier occurred due to the accumulations of frequent snowing during centuries. The fundamental conditions for the glacier formation are huge snows and a constant temperature through the year that allows the ice consistence.
We will depart from el Calafate and after a 45 minutes ride we will arrive at the Glaciers National Park located 85 kilometers from the city. The entrance fee of U$13.00 will let you access to one of the most amazing world heritage sites. We will continue for about 20 more minutes till we get to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Perito Moreno is 35 kilometers wide ice field descending towards the lake. The glacier ends in a 210 fee tall wall above the lake being the most impressive view of the Patagonia Nature. The trails are located right in front of the wall. You start walking from the top and descend almost to lake level.
You could buy some snacks and basic food from the parlors at the parking but we suggest you to take your lunch box and enjoy it overlooking the Perito Moreno Glacier as one of the most amazing settings in the planet. The things you will remember is the massive view of such a huge ice field, and silence that penetrates your ears, and the noise of the ice falling into the lake. Tour operators usually allow 3-4 hours to watch the glacier and around 3pm buses depart from Perito Moreno to arrive at El Calafate by 5pm.
Los Glaciares National Park covers a surface of some 600.000 has. with 47 glaciers, like Marconi, Viedma, Moyano, Upsala, Agassiz, Bolado, Onelli, Peineta, Spegazzini, Mayo, Ameghino, Moreno and Frías, all of them draining to the Atlantic. From El Calafate you can go on excursions by bus or in modern ships. Expert bilingual guides and travel agencies organize tours and outings to the classical viewpoint of Glaciar Perito Moreno or the audacious expeditions to cross the glaciers.
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Day 9 – Argentino Lake and Upsala Explorer Navigation
Breakfast at the hotel in Calafate and we will go to Punta Bandera to visit Argentino Lake. First we'll tour at the northern part of the lake where we'll see the icebergs floating adrift and then to the Upsala Glacier. Upsala Glacier forms a 50 km. long, 10 km. wide and several hundred meters thick ice stripe. In its central part you will observe a dark sector, the central moraine, where rocks, sand and clay transported by minor glaciers tributaries of the Upsala are deposited.
Then we'll go back to Onelli Bay where we'll go ashore. Through a forested path we'll reach one of the most beautiful panoramic points of the tour , the confluence of the Glaciers Onelli, Agassiz and Bolado.
When you land there, some Mercedes Benz unimogs will be waiting for you and in these trucks you will travel around the region, cross the swamp to the panoramic point from where you can observe Cristina Bay, Lake Tanhauser de Oeste and all the area influenced by the Estancia. Then you will go to the restaurant in the old "quincho" of the Estancia and enjoy lunch, a typical lamb with salad, home-made bread and traditional cakes, all of which is included in the price of the excursion.
If you wish you can change the car ride for a horseback ride at the estancia.. On our way back to the hotel we will be able to see the Boca del Diablo.
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Day 10 – Flight from Calafate to Bariloche Argentina
Breakfast and transportation from your hotel to the airport in Calafate for your next flight to the city of Bariloche. Reception and transfer from Bariloche's airport to your hotel.
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Day 11 – Bariloche Small Tour Circuit
This small circuit tour is perfect to enjoy all the beauty of the Bariloche landscapes. Different points on the way are natural observation sites like Bahia Lopez and Punto Panoramico. The Air-Chair of Cerro Campanario located in the center of the stage, takes you to the perfect altitude just to be amazed by the wonderful views of the area. As part of this tour you will enjoy as well many Tea houses and restaurants that will add the typical Argentinean flavor to your trip. In front of Puerto Panuelo, the Llao Llao Hotel and the Capilla San Eduardo are the best attractions offering that unique Swedish colony taste to the visit. The handcraft is present as well so you could find typical candles, woven clothing.
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Day 12 – Bariloche Victoria Island and Arrayanes woods
This great tour start at your hotel and then to Puerto Panuelo. Then a 30-minute navigation to Puerto Anchorema located in the central and narrower area of the Victoria Island. Here an Air-Chair will take us to the Bella Vista Mount from where we will appreciate the most amazing views of the Bahia, Llao Llao and Puerto Panuelo. Then comes the second navigation to Arrayanes woods located at the Quetrihue Peninsula. Here you will enjoy more than 600 meters of paths to observe great examples of this specie that here became amazing trees forming a forest, unique in the world for its characteristics. Some of the trees can measure up to 18 meters and more than 300 years old.
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Day 13 – San Carlos de Bariloche day at leisure
Enjoy the city by yourself. Many activities are always available for you.
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Day 14 – Fly from Bariloche to Buenos Aires and back home.
Private transfer from your hotel to the airport of Bariloche for your flight to Buenos Aires and immediate connection back home.
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