Highlights of Argentina: Tango & Ice
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,688
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Experience two distinctly beautiful Argentinian gems on this 6-day vacation. In Buenos Aires, discover beautiful architecture, storied histories, and the romance of tango. Later, travel south to Patagonia to witness the majesty of the wild as you venture through the Andes Mountains and cruise up to the face of Perito Moreno Glacier.
This 6-day Argentine vacation takes you from the Tango halls of Buenos Aires to the glaciers of Patagonia. It features moderate accommodations, shared tours, and is a quick introduction to the main attractions of Argentina.
Your journey begins in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina and its most beloved city. On your first afternoon, head on a city tour that takes you to many of the city’s most popular sites, from the Colon Opera House to the Palace of Congress and through the aristocratic mansions of San Telmo and finally to La Boca and the buzzing waterfront of Puerto Madero. The next day, take a full day to explore the Parana Delta, the most important in South America after the Amazonia. Cruise along a series of rivers and creeks only 30km from downtown and discover the many tiny islands bursting with greenery and wildlife.
From Buenos Aires, fly down to El Calafate, the gateway to Argentina Patagonia. Based out of Estancia Alice, you’ll head on a full-day exploration of the wilderness of Patagonia. Head up Mt. Frias to reach viewing platforms with incredible views of Lake Argentino, Mt. Fitzroy, and even Torres del Paine in Chile. On the way back down the mountain, you’ll head through a lenga forest before returning to Estancia Alice. The next day, head into Los Glaciares National Park to come face to face with one of the world’s most famous glaciers. Venture into the Patagonic Andean forest and make for Perito Moreno Glacier, cruising up to the north face of the glacier to watch ice calve from its icy heights.
Return to Buenos Aires for one last night and take in the city’s most popular art form: Tango. Head to Gala Tango for a dinner and show, where you’ll enjoy gourmet Argentine flavours and bold wines as you marvel at the romance and allure of Tango. At the end of your stay, connect to the airport to continue to your onward destination.
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,688
Itinerary View Trip Map
Buenos Aires
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy a city tour of Buenos Aires.
You will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 2:00PM (times subject to change). This is the perfect tour to discover the charm of Argentina's capital, from the chic districts of Recoleta and Palermo, to historic Plaza de Mayo, and architectural icons such as the Colon opera house, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the palace of Congress. The program finishes in old town San Telmo, home of the city's aristocracy until the late 19th century; Caminito street, in La Boca, the colorful shelter for Italian immigrants by the Riachuelo, and the young thriving restaurant scene at the Puerto Madero waterfront. Return to your hotel.
Duration | 2 Nights |
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Accommodation |
Argenta Tower Hotel |
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Argenta Tower Hotel
The Argenta Tower offers spacious suites in a privileged location in the Retiro district, close to Florida Street, Teatro Colon, Obelisk and other tourist attractions of Buenos Aires. Within a short walk, you will find shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as ATM, news stands …
The Argenta Tower offers spacious suites in a privileged location in the Retiro district, close to Florida Street, Teatro Colon, Obelisk and other tourist attractions of Buenos Aires. Within a short walk, you will find shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as ATM, news stands and groceries stores.
Facilities
- 24 hour Front desk
- Bar
- Business Centre
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Swimming Pool
- WiFi
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Buenos Aires - Tigre Delta
After the Amazonia, the Parana Delta is the most important delta in South America. Green and rich in rivers and creeks, this gorgeous natural reserve is located barely 30 km. from the city of Buenos Aires. This tour first sails on the Rio de la Plata to reach the suburb of San Isidro and visit its magnificent 1897 neogothic cathedral, the theater, and the public library. The trip goes on to Tigre's fluvial station, to sail the rivers and canals between a thousand little islands covered with ceibo trees and an amazing biodiversity. Return to your hotel late afternoon.
Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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Buenos Aires - El Calafate
After breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for your flight (not included in the trip price) to El Calafate in Patagonia. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. After you have checked in enjoy a 4x4 Off-road tour.
We start the 4x4 trip from Estancia Alice and ascend Mount Frias, for trails with views of the main body of the Argentino Lake. After twenty minutes, we stop at a viewing point 450 meters above the lake with views to the Centinela river valley. We continue to the second viewing point at 1030 meters with incredible views of Torres del Paine in the distance - and in Chile, the Southern and Northern channels of the Argentino Lake, the highest peaks of the Patagonia area of the Andes mountain chain and Fitz Roy mountain - weather dependent. We continue the 4x4 adventure descending the Frias Mount through the lengas forest on the east slope of the mountain before finishing back at Estancia Alice. Return to El Calafate late afternoon.
Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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Duration | 2 Nights |
Accommodation |
Lagos Del Calafate |
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Lagos Del Calafate
Lagos Del Calafate 4* is located in the city of El Calafate, at the base of Cerro Calafate with incomparable views to Argentinian Lake and only 100 meters from Av. Libertador San Martin, heart of the shopping and entertainment area. With 85 fully equipped rooms, …
Lagos Del Calafate 4* is located in the city of El Calafate, at the base of Cerro Calafate with incomparable views to Argentinian Lake and only 100 meters from Av. Libertador San Martin, heart of the shopping and entertainment area.
With 85 fully equipped rooms, where comfort and modernity combine to create a unique experience for our guests. Lagos Del Calafate offers the possibility to enjoy a magical destination in a natural environment which will heighten your senses. Relax in our Equilibrium Spa & Health where you can enjoy the services of sauna, scottish shower, indoor heated swimming pool & cabinets for Spa treatments and taste our best Patagonian cuisine and cocktails in our Restaurant & Lobby Bar.
At Lagos Del Calafate you will be 5 minutes from the city center, 600 mts from the Bus Terminal and 18 Miles from the Airport. Punta Bandera, where boats tours to Upsala Glacier and Estancia Cristina starts is located 50 Miles from the property and the Perito Moreno Glacier 80 Miles from the city center.Facilities
- Accessible Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Business Centre
- Child Friendly
- Fitness Centre
- Free breakfast
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- Hot Tub
- Indoor Pool
- Laundry Service
- Pet Friendly
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Smoke Free Hotel
- Spa
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Calafate
An early start takes you to one of the largest and the only advancing glacier in the world, as well as the biggest attraction at Los Glaciares National Park, a 600,000-hectare protected area covered by an ice mantle. We will start by penetrating the Patagonic Andean forest and make a first breath-taking stop at "Curva de los Suspiros" (Curve of Sighs), where we will enjoy a first view of this incredible natural wonder. When we approach the glacier, we will walk down the catwalks to approach the Glacier and admire from different panoramic points this wonderful creation of Mother Nature.
If luck is with you, you will see parts of the wall of ice "calve" off and fall into the lake. The Perito Moreno Glacier is an enormous glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in Argentina due to its size and accessibility. It is less than two hours by bus from El Calafate while viewing platforms and trails make the visit and the observation easy and pleasant.
Los Glaciares was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1981 and since then the glacier has only increased in popularity, regularly making the news when another ice bridge forms and collapses. The glacier is also part of the Southern Patagonian ice field, which is the third largest frozen body of fresh water in the world. This day will be an unforgettable experience, a once in a lifetime delight.
Part of the adventure will include a short cruise near the face of the glacier. This tour departs daily from Puerto Moreno, by the National Park's trails at the Iceberg's Channel. From that point, the tour boat navigates close - but not too close - to the glacier's North wall where you can admire its size.
Return to Calafate.
Meal Plan | Breakfast and Lunch |
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El Calafate - Buenos Aires
You are then transferred to the airport for your return flight (not included in the trip price) to Buenos Aires. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Some free time before heading out to a true Argentine cultural event - the Tango.
The exclusive details of refinement make Gala Tango the most glamorous site in Buenos Aires for enjoy a Tango Show. From your first contact with Gala Tango until the end of the show, you will feel like you are being absorbed into the Argentine cultural of dance. Gourmet a-la-carte specially designed food for the most demanding customers is accompanied by famous wines from one of the most exclusive wineries of Argentina.
Meal Plan | Breakfast and Dinner |
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Duration | 1 Night |
Accommodation |
Argenta Tower Hotel |
Location | View map |
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Argenta Tower Hotel
The Argenta Tower offers spacious suites in a privileged location in the Retiro district, close to Florida Street, Teatro Colon, Obelisk and other tourist attractions of Buenos Aires. Within a short walk, you will find shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as ATM, news stands …
The Argenta Tower offers spacious suites in a privileged location in the Retiro district, close to Florida Street, Teatro Colon, Obelisk and other tourist attractions of Buenos Aires. Within a short walk, you will find shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as ATM, news stands and groceries stores.
Facilities
- 24 hour Front desk
- Bar
- Business Centre
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Swimming Pool
- WiFi
Photo gallery
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Depart Buenos Aires
After breakfast and based on your flight time, you are transferred to the airport for your onward travels.
Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 3 nights in moderate accommodations in Buenos Aires
- 2 nights in first-class accommodations in El Calafate
- Small group Buenos Aires city tour (max 12 guests)
- Shared Tigre Delta Tour (max 75 guests)
- Shared Tango show & dinner (max 50 guests)
- Small group 4 x 4 Patagonia Pampas adventure (max 16 guests)
- Small group Moreno Glacier day tour (max 16 guests)
- Shared Moreno Glacier boat trip (max 75 guests)
- Breakfast daily (excluding day 1), 1 dinner
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Visa fees if applicable
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
18 Mar 2024