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Southern Argentina
9 days
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate
ARGENTINA Downtown Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
During your stay in Buenos Aires, we will offer you different angles to discover the Argentine capital: , A traditional visit focused on monu- ments, a ride in form of homage to the sources of the tango and a cruise on the lake and the Tigre Delta. The highlights will undoubtedly be the stage in Tierra del Fuego, with its snow-capped lakes and glaciers surrounded by wild and hostile nature and Perito Moreno the in the spectacular Glaciares National Park.
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city. We start in Plaza de Mayo, witness to the most important events of the country since 1810, from where we are able to appre- ciate the surrounding buildings. We continue to La Boca, where we explore its colorful streets due to the ‘conventillos’ and the famous Caminito street. Our last stop is Recoleta to discover the aristocratic part of the city, where Recoleta’s Cemetery is located. Back to the hotel. [D]
Signature Option: Dinner and Tango Show at Gala Tango [D]
Day 2: Buenos Aires (Tigre)
Transfer to Sturla Fluvial Terminal, located in Puerto Madero for a 90- minute boat ride to Paraná River Delta, where you will navigate through the islands and learn about the local lifestyle landing at Tigre. Visit Tigre and watch the main attractions while you listen to an audio track that will give you the necessary knowledge to understand the importance and history of each attraction. First, stop in Puerto de Frutos, the old port for commerce, which is now a touristic port, with f ree time to visit the fair, take pictures and buy souvenirs and crafts. Free time to have lunch on your own. If you wish, you will have the opportu-
nity to visit either Museo del Mate, Museo Naval or Museo de Arte de Tigre. Then. Continue to the train station for a 1-hour ride to Buenos Aires along the South Atlantic coast. On arrival at Retiro Station you’ll pick- ed up and transferred to your hotel [B]
Day 3: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia
At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. In the afternoon, boat trip through the Beagle Channel, gaining an excellent panoramic view of the city surrounded by mountains. During the trip we spot Birds and Sea lions Islands, an interest-
ing 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, and finally reach Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, from where the return to the city begins. [B]
Day 4: Ushuaia
Departure f rom the hotel heading west to Tierra del Fuego National Park, f ramed by excellent panoramic views
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