Absolutely Argentina
Visiting most important places in all Argentina.... Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Bariloche, Iguassu Falls, Calafate, Perito Moreno and Ushuaia
21 DAYS / 19 NIGHTS
Departs every Sunday- Locally hosted
INCLUDING:
Local flights to Iguassu, Bariloche, Mendoza, Calafate, Ushuaia via Aerolineas Argentinas or Lan Airlines . Daily breakfast. Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides and entrance fees when necessary. Hotel accommodations of your choice for 19 nights with room taxes and service charges. Transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and tips to airport porters . English speaking tour guides.
Not included:
International airfare, USA-Argentina airport departure taxes -(usually included in your international air ticket), insurance, tips to guide or hotel/airport porters.
Call (770) 732-9434 for more information or to book today! Mention code 12723310
- Tour Operator
- Tara Tours
- Duration
- 21 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | SUN. USA-BUENOS AIRES : Departs Miami or New York for your overnight flight to Buenos Aires. |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires | MON. BUENOS AIRES : Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met and accompanied to your hotel. |
| Day 3 | Buenos Aires | TUE. BUENOS AIRES: City tour -Live B.Aires : AM A unique voyage through its neighborhoods. We invite you to look at Buenos Aires from a new perspective, in a non-traditional way. A tour around the city that will allow you to discover its spirit, its mystique, its charm. Journeys through time that will help you relieve history in a unique and unforgettable manner. Along the way, you will enjoy a moving audiovisual experience that will make you relieve the history. Prior to each stop, the bus will turn into a micro-cinema and you will see a series of 5 minutes video clips. Stops will be made at: Plaza de Mayo (the heart of Buenos Aires) - the place where the city was founded. Feel Evita addressing the crowd Puerto Madero (Who are we) - Gateway of the founders of the nation: the immigrants. Discover the transformation of one of the city's most modern neighborhoods. Palermo & Recoleta (A European city's dream) - Discover the customs and traditions of the Porteno. San Telmo (the origin of Tango) - Cradle of A passionate music Learn the origins of this elegant and sensual dance La Boca & Caminito (Football, our passion) - Enjoy La Boca, the famous Caminito, the passion for football, the Bombonera. The waterfront built by Italian immigrants who made a unique location out of this place. (Duration of the tour: 3 ½ - 4 hours) (B) |
| Day 4 | Buenos Aires | WED. BUENOS AIRES : Day at leisure to visit famous Florida Street for leather buys or take an optional tour. (B) |
| Day 5 | Mendoza | THU. BUENOS AIRES-MENDOZA : Transfer to the airport for flight to Mendoza. Meeting upon arrival in Mendoza and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon a tour to this charming town set at the foot of the Andes and the highest peak in The Americas- The Aconcagua (22,834ft.), visiting the Government House, San Martin Park and Forest, Cerro de la Gloria crowned by a monument to the Andes Liberating Army. (B) |
| Day 6 | Mendoza | FRI. MENDOZA : Today a visit to some of the vineyards just outside the city and one of the famous wineries with large oak wines casks, originally from France are used to age the red wines at constant temperatures. After the visit you will be able to sample the wine. (Mendoza is considered the capital of the wine region). Afternoon at leisure. (B) |
| Day 7 | Buenos Aires | SAT. MENDOZA-BUENOS AIRES : Transfer to the airport. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires transfer to hotel selected. (B) |
| Day 8 | Bariloche | SUN. BUENOS AIRES-BARILOCHE : Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bariloche. Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected. (B) |
| Day 9 | Bariloche | MON. BARILOCHE : Morning scenic drive skirting Lake Nahuel Huapi as far as Puerto Panuelo and the Llao Llao Peninsula. Leaving this lake behind, the road climbs through a forest of coihue trees, a native evergreen, offering views of the Andean peaks, you will see the impressive mount Tronador then to Lake Moreno for panoramic view of Lake Nahue Huapi, Victoria Island and the Andean mountains in all their splendor. Return to Bariloche via Laguna El Trebol (Clover Lagoon). Afternoon at leisure (B)Day 10 TUE. BARILOCHE-IGUASSU Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires with connection to Iguassu. Arrive and transferred to hotel selected. (B) |
| Day 11 | Iguassu | WED. IGUASSU : Morning tour of the Falls. Upon arrival to the Visitors Center and the Iguazu National Park Entrance, you will board a gas-propelled train, that will take you to the upper falls circuit and the Devil's Throat. Once you are at the Devil's Throat Station you will walk for about one kilometer on a flat catwalk built over the Upper Iguassu River. This catwalk crosses several islands where there are snack bars. Once you get to the end of the catwalks, you will be surprised by a strategic lookout point resting on the side of the gorgeous Devil's Throat. The tour to Devil's Throat has an approximate duration of 1 ½ hour. (Each station and catwalks have snack bars and toilets to cater to the visitor). During this visit the Falls will be seen from up close allowing for the detailed appreciation of both flora and fauna as well the Falls who are literally at the reach of one's hands. Total duration of tour: 6 hours. (B) |
| Day 12 | Buenos Aires | THU. IGUASSU - BUENOS AIRES : Transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires with transfer to hotel selected. |
| Day 13 | Calafate | FRI. BUENOS AIRES-CALAFATE : Transfer to the airport for flight to Calafate. Arrive in Calafate where you will be met and transfer to hotel selected. B) |
| Day 14 | Perito Moreno | SAT. CALAFATE-PERITO MORENO : Full day tour to Perito Moreno Glacier, an impressive Patagonian Glacier formed about 1 million years ago. Today we will drive about 50 miles from Calafate, to the Peninsula of Magallanes, (south arm of the Lago Argentino) to see the glacier, 240 feet above sea level and 3 miles wide, it is an overwhelming view of nature and contrary to other glaciers, this is the only one in the world which is still growing. (B) |
| Day 15 | Calafate | SUN. CALAFATE : At leisure in Calafate to explore this beautiful area on your own or you decide to take an optional excursion to see Upsala and Onelli glaciers or Fitz Roy Mountain. Hotel Michelangelo (B) |
| Day 16 | USHUAIA (TIERRA DEL FUEGO) | MON. CALAFATE-USHUAIA (TIERRA DEL FUEGO) : Transfer for flight to Ushuaia. Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer to hotel selected. Half day tour. A tour visiting the southernmost city in the world that combines streets in different levels with colors in a very attractive way. Visit the "Casco Antiguo", the port and the rugged streets that climb the mountains. You will enjoy a lot of colorful and different panoramic views. The last stop is at the "Museo del Fin del Mundo" to see artifacts from the Ona and Yaganes Indians and mementoes of the Bridges and Harberton families, the first settlers. (B) |
| Day 17 | Tierra Del Fuego National Park | TUE. USHUAIA -TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK : Half day tour. Located 12 km west of Ushuaia is the entrance to the National Park of Tierra del Fuego, the only one in our country which has sea coast. It covers an area of 63000 hs where lengas, guindos, nires, calafates, notros and flowers like orchids, violets and senecios live together. A drive along this National Park, besides offering panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, approaches us to Nature. The waters of Lapataia Bay, Green Lagoon and Roca Lake are clear and reflect the surrounding mountains and clear skies. (B) |
| Day 18 | Escondido lake | WED. USHUAIA -ESCONDIDO LAKE : Full day Escondido Lake and Fagnano . Departing Ushuaia to the east, will pass by the industrial sector and once we get into the forest we will find the cascade "Velo de Novia" (Bride's Veil). After bordering the base of Mount Olivia, the imposing Sierra Alvear appears in front of us with its snow-capped mountains. Passing Rancho Hambre we start our way up until 430mts above sea level and from the Garibaldi Pass we will get our first glimpse of Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake). Drive down to the edge of this lake before continuing the journey to Lake Fagnano. This lake is 100km long and its depth is unknown. Return to Ushuaia by National Route 3 (B) |
| Day 19 | Buenos Aires | THU. USUHAIA-BUENOS AIRES : Transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival transfer to hotel selected. (B) |
| Day 20 | Buenos Aires | FRI. BUENOS AIRES : Day at leisure to relax or take a walk around this magnificent city....great restaurants, shopping, museums....(B) |
| Day 21 | Return USA | SAT. BUENOS AIRES-USA : Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York and connections. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- 3star Hotels : Pulitzer (BUE); Concorde (BRC); Cataratas Argentino (IGR); Crillon or Argentino (MDZ); Kalken or Michelangelo (FTE) and Hostal Bosque (USH)
- 4star Hotels : Novotel (BUE); Nevada (BRC); Cataratas Argentino (IGR) NH Cordillera (MDZ); Design or Los Alamos (FTE) and Hotel Usuhaia (USH)
- 5star Hotels : Alvear Art Hotel (BUE); La Cascada (BRC); Sheraton (IGU) Park Hyatt (MDZ); Eolo (FTE) and Las Hayas (USH
- Disclaimer
Special rates apply for Christmas, New Year and Carnival.
SAMPLE ADD-ONS
Add $200 from or N.York, Boston, Newark, Washington; Add $270 from LAX, SFO; Add $300 from Dallas, & Zone 3 & 5; Add $250 from ATL & Zone 1, 2; Add $350 from CHI, HOU, SJU & ZONE 4, 6.
SAMPLE ZONES:
Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
Seasons:
Valid until Dec.08. From Dec.09 to Dec.31 add $550 more per person. All rates per person. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
Deposits:
$750 per person at the time of booking.
Please take note...airline tickets may need to be done in advance. At the present time airlines don't guarantee any rates unless tickets are done and paid for.
Final Payment:
60 days before departure.
Insurance: (Not Included). Cost for this program from $500-600 per person...for further information -please visit our section Insurance
NOTE: The USA citizens need to pre-paid reciprocity fee via online before arriving Argentina US$160 pp. If you don't pre-pay it - you will not be allowed to enter Argentina.
