Argentine Patagonia From Buenos Aires: Calafate And Ushuaia
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Join us for an exhilarating 8-day journey through the breathtaking Argentine Patagonia, starting from Buenos Aires.
Experience the wonders of El Calafate, home to the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier. Embark on a nautical safari and witness the stunning All Glaciares navigation.
In Ushuaia, immerse yourself in the beauty of the Tierra del Fuego National Park with a memorable ride on the Train of the End of the World, and embark on an off-road adventure around the picturesque Escondido and Fagnano lakes.
On your final day, enjoy a seamless inter-airport transfer in Buenos Aires, ensuring a smooth departure just like your arrival.
This comprehensive package offers the perfect opportunity to explore the wonders of southern Argentina!
Tour Description
Day 1
Arrival in Argentina
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Upon your arrival at the Buenos Aires airport, you'll be transported to a centrally located hotel, with the remainder of the day free for you to explore at your leisure.
Day 2
From Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Following breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to El Calafate.
Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, you'll be taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day and night free to begin exploring the city independently.
Day 3
Perito Moreno Glacier and Nautical Safari
The day begins with a trip to Los Glaciares National Park. Upon reaching the glacier, you'll start at the main balcony and then freely explore the walkways until the scheduled meeting time with your guide. These paths offer various viewpoints of the glacier, allowing for an extraordinary natural spectacle.
For lunch, the Park provides a service area equipped with a restaurant and snack bar.
Afterward, you'll embark on a one-hour boat tour across Lago Rico, offering views of icebergs from the Perito Moreno glacier's ice walls.
The boat will navigate to a safe distance from the glacier wall, traversing its entire length, allowing for a close-up view of Perito Moreno Glacier's stunning ice formations.
After returning to El Calafate, the evening is yours to enjoy freely.
Day 4
All Glaciers
Post-breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Puerto Punta Bandera, 47 km from El Calafate, where the excursion begins.
Once at the port, you'll board our comfortable boats to navigate the North Arm of Lake Argentino, crossing Boca del Diablo and heading towards the Upsala Canal. You'll experience the unique sensation of sailing among large icebergs calved from the Upsala Glacier.
Next, you'll journey to the Canal Spegazzini, offering unique views of remarkable hanging glaciers like Dry Glacier, Heim Glacier South, and Peineta Glacier, all leading to the magnificent Spegazzini Glacier. The grandest glacier awaits, towering over 135 meters.
To enhance this experience, you'll disembark at Base Spegazzini, directly in front of the glacier, where the modern Refugio Spegazzini offers all necessary services and stunning panoramic views. You can indulge in regional menus to suit all tastes.
After this free time, the excursion concludes back at the port, from where you'll return to El Calafate.
Day 5
From El Calafate to Ushuaia
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia, the city at the world's end.
Upon arrival, you'll be taken to your hotel, with the remainder of the day and night free to continue your independent exploration of the city.
Day 6
Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park with End of the World Train
On the way to the National Park, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of lakes, lagoons, and rivers. A stop will be made to take in the panoramic vistas of the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia peninsula, and the Bridges, Willie, and Les Eclaireurs archipelagos.
The route passes the slopes of Mount Susanna, revealing the historical work of prisoners from the old prison, where the Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino (End of the World Train) is located.
You'll have a 30-minute free break in the services area before proceeding to the park's other end, where National Route 3 concludes at Lapataia Bay. Here, you'll find remnants of ancient aboriginal people and pass beaver dams on a path leading to Lapataia Bay, the end of the world.
Day 7
4x4 Adventure
Escondido and Fagnano Lakes
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up between 8 and 8:30 a.m. to head towards the lakes. The minibus takes Route 3, traversing part of the Fuegian mountain range to reach the Garibaldi Pass, offering a panoramic view of Escondido and Fagnano lakes.
You'll descend and veer off onto old lumberjack trails. Land Rover trucks will take you through forests, mud, and stones to places otherwise inaccessible. Lake Fagnano's vastness and breathtaking scenery await you.
Around 12:30 p.m., you'll arrive at a shelter where a delicious asado criollo awaits.
Following lunch, the adventure continues with the crossing of Lake Fagnano to reach an internal route leading to Lago Escondido, smaller but set in a stunning natural environment.
The journey back to Ushuaia starts around 2 p.m., taking part of the former National Route 3, and you'll arrive at your hotel around 3 p.m.
Day 8
Farewell to Argentina
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires. From there, you'll be taken to the international airport for your return flight.
What’s included?
What’s included:
- Transfers from airports to hotels and from hotels to airports (Buenos Aires, El Calafate and Ushuaia)
- Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier with Nautical Safari navigation, transfers included
- All Glaciers Navigation, transfers included
- Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park and ticket for the End of the World Train
- 4x4 excursion in Lagos Off Road (Escondido and Fagnano)
- Connection from Aeroparque to Ezeiza
What’s NOT included:
- Flights
- Meals in the Todo Glaciares navigation
- Entrance to Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Any additional not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips
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