Argentina, a land of contrasts

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Programme du séjour

• jour 1 :

  Welcome to Argentina - Visit the city of Buenos Aires

  

  Welcoming and private transfer from Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE) to your hotel. Transfer with an English-speaking guide. Visit Buenos Aires (half day, walking tour). First you visit the 9 de Julio Avenue dominated by the Obelisk, a symbol of the capital. You will pass the Colon Theatre, one of the jewels of the Argentine architecture. Then you arrive to the famous Plaza de Mayo, surrounding by the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and the Cathedral. You continue through the neighborhood of San Telmo, one of the oldest in the capital: many antique dealers, a covered market and antique cafes ... You end your visit with the picturesque and famous neighborhood of La Boca, with its tipical and colored houses. Envoy your time at El Caminito, the spot for painters and tango dancers. An English-speaking guide will accompagny you during the visit.   Night at the La Querencia Buenos Aires in standard room.

• jour 2 :

  Buenos Aires - El Calafate

  

  Private transfer from your hotel to the Buenos Aires Domestic Airport. Domestic flight Buenos Aires - El Calafate. Transfer from El Calafate Airport to your hotel in a private vehicle. Free time in El Calafate, the city offers many activities: - The interpretation center. It is an information center focused on paleontology, geology, anthropology and history. - The Natural Reserve of Laguna Nimez. There you can observe pink flamingos. - 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 the Roble Sur in standard room.

• jour 3 :

  Navigation - Argentinian Lake - El Calafate

  

  Full day sailing, covering the northern arm of the Argentinian lake, watching the Spegazzini and Upsala glaciers. You will navigate through the icebergs until you reach these great glaciers of Patagonia. You make a stop and disembark at the Spegazzini base where you can enjoy a walk in the forest. From the refuge, you enjoy magnificent views of the Glacier Bay. For the most adventurous people, it's possible to continue walking to reach several natural miradores. Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park included. Round trip transfer in regular service included. Night at the Roble Sur in standard room.

• jour 4 :

  Perito Moreno Glacier - El Calafate

  

  Today, you will discover one of the most beautiful glaciers in the world, the Perito Moreno located in Los Glaciares Park. You will delight in the panoramic views, afforded by countless foot-bridges of the glacier and its surrounding lenga beech forest. Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park included. Night at the Roble Sur in standard room.

• jour 5 :

  Estancia Nibepo Aike - Los Glaciares National Park - El Calafate

  

  Departure this morning to the estancia Nibepo Aike. Located in Los Glaciares National Park, this estancia lives mainly from cattle and sheep farming and secondly also from tourism. Visiting the estancia will allow you to learn about the history of this area and discover the daily life of an estancia. You can also attend the traditional demonstration of sheep shearing and taste an excellent Argentine asado. Night at the Roble Sur in standard room.

• jour 6 :

  El Calafate - Ushuaia

  

  Transfer from El Calafate to the Airport in a private vehicle. Domestic Flight El Calafate - Ushuaia. Welcoming at Ushuaia airport and private transfer to your hotel in Ushuaia. 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 banks of the Beagle Channel and dominated by the Martial Mountains, this mythical city offers a unique landscape in Argentina mixing the sea, glaciers, mountains and forests. Night at the Campanilla hotel in standard room.

• jour 7 :

  Tierra del Fuego National Park - Canoe - Ushuaia

  

  The Tierra del Fuego National Park, located only 11 km from Ushuaia, displays 63.000 hectares. Start hiking along the valley of the Pipo River and follow the trail that leads you to Ensenada Bay with a very scenic view over the Redonda and Estorbo Islands and the snowcaps of the Sampaio Chain (Chile) on the opposite shore of Beagle Channel. On the shores of Lapataia River, take your kayak to row over the cold waters. On the way back, pass by the Verde and Negra lakes - the excursion ends near a beaver dam, a common feature of Tierra del Fuego. Note : 8 hour excursion (3 hours walk and 1 hour kayak tour). Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park included. Night at the Campanilla hotel in standard room.

• jour 8 :

  Ushuaia - Puerto Iguazu

  

  2 hours before your flight, check out and transfer to Ushuaia Airport. Domestic flight Ushuaia - Buenos Aires. Domestic flight Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazu. Welcoming at Puerto Iguazu Airport and transfer to the hotel in a private vehicle. Transfer with an English-speaking guide. Nigh at the Jardin De Iguazu hotel in standard room.

• jour 9 :

  Iguazu National Park, Argentinian side - Puerto Iguazu

  

  Departure this morning to reach the Iguazu park on the Argentinian side. You can enjoy the different circuits of this magnificent site: lower, upper and the "Garganta del Diablo" circuit. With 80% of the Iguazu Falls, the Argentinian side allows you to literally live the experience of the falls. Besides offering these fabulous and breathtaking landscapes, Iguazu is also home to intense animal life and lush vegetation. Note 1: It is recommended to wear waterproof and light clothing. Entrance to Iguazú National Park (Argentina) included. Nigh at the Jardin De Iguazu hotel in standard room

• jour 10 :

  Iguazu National Park, Brazilian side - Puerto Iguazu - Buenos Aires

  

  Today you will visit on your own the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Park. In this unique circuit, you will walk through the walkways leading to the different points of view. You can admire magnificent panorama of all the falls and of San Martin Island. Note: it is recommended to wear waterproof and light clothing. Entrance to Iguazú National Park (Brazil) included. From your hotel, you go on your own to the bus terminal (5 minutes walk) Departure by sleeper bus from Puerto Iguazu towards Buenos Aires.

• jour 11 :

  Retiro bus station - Buenos Aires

  

  Welcoming at Retiro Bus station and transfer to the hotel in a private vehicle. Transfer with an English speaking guide. Free day in Buenos Aires Night at the La Querencia Buenos Aires in standard room.

• jour 12 :

  Buenos Aires - Tango show

  

  Free day in Buenos Aires, some suggestions Get to know the Recoleta neighbourhood, with its many colonial houses are property of rich Argentinean families. The luxury mall "Pacifico" is a must-see for its French architecture, with its superb roofs and luxury shops. Then you can visit the Recoleta cemetery, where you can find the grave of many celebrities, politicians and writers. The most famous is the grave of Evita Peron. Tango Dinner Show In "El Querandí", enjoy an authentic and traditional tango show accompanied by a delicious dinner, in the intimate and exclusive atmosphere of the early twentieth century (1920s building entirely renovated). Round trip to the restaurant. Night at the La Querencia Buenos Aires in standard room.

• jour 13 :

  Buenos Aires - International Aiport Ezeiza

  

  Private transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport.