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Argentina • Buenos Aires CITY STAYS & DAY TOURS
Colourful La Boca, Buenos Aires
The National Congress, Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires
City Stay
Argentina
This fascinating country offers
everything from stunning wilderness
and ancient Inca sites to sophisticated
European-style cities. Argentina is easy
to travel in, so enjoy famous local wines
in the beautiful region of Mendoza,
stroll through stylish Buenos Aires and
charming colonial Salta, or visit the
mighty Iguazu Falls. Cruise or hike the
mountainous wonderland of Patagonia,
with its gorgeous fjords and famous
glaciers, or experience the life of a
gaucho at a traditional estancia. Nature
lovers can stay in an eco-lodge, and look
for exotic wildlife in the forests.
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3 days/2 nights
enowned as the most elegant
and cosmopolitan city in South
America, Buenos Aires is made up of 47
fascinating neighbourhoods (barrios),
each with their own personality.
Founded in 1580 on the Rio de la Plata,
today it is a vibrant city of 12 million
people offering vibrant nightlife, tango,
culture, sports, shopping areas, delicious
beef and excellent wines.
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Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt (Recoleta)
This beautiful deluxe hotel is situated on the
famous Avenida Alvear in Recoleta. The hotel
has 165 rooms and suites, restaurants, piano
lounge, bar, indoor pool, fitness studio and its
own art gallery.
Alvear Art Hotel (Retiro)
This innovative, urban-style addition to the
Alvear experience opened in 2013 in San Martin
Square. The hotel offers 139 elegant guest rooms
and suites, restaurant, bar, and spa & fitness
centre with panoramic city views.
Accommodation
Tour cost per person from:*
TwinSingle
May-Aug^
Alvear Palace Hotel (Palace Rm)
$1447 $2748
Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt (Park Dlx Rm) $1389 $2736
Alvear Art Hotel (Studio Rm)
$1051 $1976
Sofitel Buenos Aires (Superior Rm) $979 $1916
Legado Mítico (Classic Rm)
$937 $1834
Loi Suites (Studio Junior Rm)
$843 $1646
Casa Calma (Superior Rm)
$805 $1568
Mine Hotel (Classic Rm)
$709 $1378
Intersur Recoleta (Executive Rm)
$705 $1372
Moreno Hotel (Large Rm)
$659 $1280
Alvear Art Hotel Studio Room
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*Prices not valid for public holidays and congress dates.
^Prices outside this date range on request.
Price per person includes: Private airport/hotel
transfers, 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast,
private half day city tour.
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Sofitel Buenos Aires (Recoleta)
The Sofitel is a perfect blend of French Art Deco
elegance and Argentinean tradition within a
magnificent neoclassical building. It features 140
light and spacious rooms and is located in the
colourful and charming Retiro neighbourhood.
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Alvear Palace Hotel (Recoleta)
Situated in the most elegant part of Buenos
Aires, the Alvear Palace offers magnificent
architecture and refined luxury. The 192 guest
rooms and suites combine European elegance
with cutting edge technology.
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Legado Mítico Buenos Aires (Palermo Soho)
This hotel is located in a neighbourhood known
for its period homes, restaurants, bars and small
theatres. It features 11 tastefully decorated
rooms, a comfortable breakfast room, lounge
with open fireplace, sun terrace and patio.
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Buenos Aires CITY STAYS & DAY TOURS • Argentina
Experience an Evening Tango Show
Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel (Recoleta)
Situated in the exclusive Recoleta area, this chic
112 room hotel seamlessly combines an elegant
contemporary style and comfort. The hotel has a
restaurant, sauna, gym and indoor pool.
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Buenos Aires Day Tours
Tour cost per person from:
TwinSingle
Apr-Aug*
Half day Buenos Aires City tourIncluded
Colonia, Uruguay full day tour
$679$924
Fiesta Gaucha full day tour
$542$903
Wine Tasting with Sommellier^
$410$745
Dinner & Evening Tango Show
$169$207
*Prices outside this date range on request.
^Everyday except Sunday.
Price per person includes: Private transport to/from
hotel, private tours.
Loi Suites Recoleta Studio Junior Room
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CasaCalma Wellness Hotel (Recoleta)
This eco-friendly hotel offers guests a tranquil
experience with 17 large rooms featuring double
jacuzzis. Surrounded by vertical gardens the hotel
is just 2 blocks from the Plaza San Martin.
Mine Hotel (Palermo)
This urban-chic townhouse hotel is located in
the heart of fashionable Palermo Soho. It has
20 contemporary rooms, an outdoor swimming
pool, gourmet bistro and offers free Wi-Fi access.
Half day Buenos Aires City tour
Highlights include the Plaza de Mayo, Monserrat,
San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, fashionable
Palermo and elegant Recoleta including the
famous La Recoleta Cemetery.
Colonia, Uruguay full day tour
Travel to the quaint town of Colonia in
Uruguay, a World Heritage site, and wander
old cobblestone streets and Spanish influenced
squares, churches, museums and restaurants.
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Fiesta Gaucha full day tour
Experience traditional gaucho life at one of the
famous estancias outside Buenos Aires, with a
typical Argentine barbecue, gaucho music and
dancing, and displays of horsemanship.
Wine Tasting Tour with Sommelier
Enjoy a wine tasting with an experienced
sommelier at the historic 1920's El Querandi.
Dinner & Evening Tango Show
Enjoy a glamorous evening of Tango at one of
Buenos Aires’ famous tango restaurants. Dinner
included.
Hotel Intersur Recoleta Executive Room
Experience the cities famous bars and cafes
Picturesque street scene, Colonia, Uruguay
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Hotel Intersur Recoleta (Recoleta)
Located in Recoleta, one of the best suburbs in
Buenos Aires known for fabulous restaurants,
galleries and shops. Behind its classical façade the
hotel has 100 modern rooms along with a bar,
restaurant, sun deck, fitness centre and lounge.
Moreno Hotel Buenos Aires (San Telmo)
Situated in a heritage-listed Art Deco building,
Moreno Hotel offers 37 spacious ensuite rooms and
lofts with double height ceilings and contemporary
furnishings. The hotel has a renowned restaurant
and bar, free Wi-Fi and a terrace with city views.
Experience traditional Gaucho life
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Argentina/BRAZIL • Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls
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Iguazu Falls
3 days/2 nights
Hotel
Departs daily ex Iguazu or Iguassu
ex Argentina
Tour cost per person:*
TwinSingle
Apr-Aug
Sheraton Iguazú Resort & Spa $1042$1963
(Superior Falls View Room)
Sheraton Iguazú Resort & Spa $906$1693
(Superior Jungle View Room)
Apr-Jun & 02-31 Aug
Loi Suites (Studio Junior Room)
$836
$1555
01 Jan-23 Mar, 28 Mar-17 Jun & 21-30 Jun
Jardin Iguazu (Standard Room)
$606
$1059
ex Brazil
Tour cost per person:*
May-Jul
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas (Superior Room)
TwinSingle
Wish Resort Foz do Iguaçu (Superior Room)
$615$1037
$1042$1985
Feb-Jun # & Aug
Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort$589 $983
(Standard Room)
*Prices outside these date ranges on request.
# Higher rates apply 06-09 Feb, 24-27 Mar, 21-24 Apr,
26-29 May & 12-15 Nov.
Price per person includes: Private airport transfers
and tours as per itinerary, 2 nights accommodation with
breakfast, naturalist guide, entrance fees to National Park.
O
ver 70m high with 275 cascades,
the Iguazu Falls are amongst the
largest, most beautiful waterfalls in the
world. Spreading in a horseshoe shape
over 2.7kms of the Iguazu River, which
forms the Argentina/Brazil border, two
thirds of the falls lie on the Argentine
side, while the most iconic view of Iguazu
– the panoramic Devil’s Throat – can be
savoured from Brazil. You can explore the
entire Iguazu Falls from either country.
Day 1Iguazu Falls
Arrival transfer from Iguazu (Argentina) or
Iguassu (Brazil) airports to your chosen hotel.
The remainder of the day is free to relax.
ACCOMMODATION - argentina
Sheraton Iguazú Resort & Spa
Offering guests Sheraton’s renowned 5 star
service the hotel is walking distance from the falls.
Amenities include 176 guest rooms and suites, spa
centre, gym, restaurants, bar, indoor and outdoor
swimming pools as well as tennis facilities.
Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel
Hidden in the jungle 15 minutes from Iguazu
Falls, this hotels 159 rooms have stunning views
of their tropical surrounds. The hotel has a
restaurant, tiki pool bar, internet access, shaded
outdoor pools, spa, gym and kids playroom. Daily
excursions available include hiking and kayaking.
Day 2Iguazu Falls
Argentina: Experience a full day tour of the
Argentine Falls, where you can hike forested
cliffside paths and feel the tremendous spray. B
OR
Brazil: Enjoy a half-day walking tour with
spectacular vistas of Devil’s Throat. B
Day 3Tour ends Iguazu
Day at leisure or optional visit to Argentinean
or Brazilian side of the Falls (additional cost).
Transfer to airport. Tour ends. B
OPTIONAL TOURS
Tour cost from:
Per Person
Jan-Aug*
The Great Adventure (ex Arg)$120
Helicopter Tour (ex Brazil)$256
Macuco Safari (ex Brazil)$200
Bird Park (ex Brazil)^$60
Shared tours. Please contact us for details.
*Prices outside this date range on request.
^Bird Park includes entry fee to park only.
Loi Suites
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Sheraton - Superior Falls View Room
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Iguazu Falls • Argentina/BRAZIL
Jardin de Iguazu
Situated at the heart of the city of Puerto
Iguazu, this charming hotel is located just a few
blocks from Avenida Costanera. Each of the
21 rooms is well-equipped and the hotel’s
facilities include a bar, beautiful swimming
pool and free Wi-Fi.
ACCOMMODATION - brazil
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
The only hotel within the Falls National Park
(Brazil side), this Portuguese-colonial influenced
hotel is surrounded by lush gardens and has 193
rooms, a pool, 2 restaurants, bar, tennis court
and wireless internet access.
Wish Resort Foz do Iguaçu
This elegant 5-star hotel is located on an
18-hole golf course in Foz do Iguaçu. It has
220 contemporary air-conditioned rooms, 3
restaurants, 2 bars, a tennis court, gym, multiple
swimming pools and Wi-Fi.
Jardin de Iguazu
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Wish Resort Foz do Iguaçu
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Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort &
Convention
Located in downtown Iguassu on the Brazilian
side of the falls, this 300-room hotel sprawls
around beautifully landscaped grounds with
a pool, restaurant, lounge bar and spa/health
club. It also offers a comprehensive choice of
activities onsite.
Iguazu Falls lookout point
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Argentina • Iguazu Falls eco-lodges
Yacutinga Lodge
3 days/2 nights
Departs ex Iguazu
Tour cost per person:*
01 Jan-02 May & 06 Jul-31 Aug
01 Sep-23 Dec & 26-30 Dec*
TwinSingle
$1158 $1576
$1170 $1598
*The lodge is closed 03 May-05 Jul.
^Rates are provisional and subject to change.
Price per person includes: Return transfer by road from
Iguazu to Yacutinga Lodge & Wildlife Reserve, full board
accommodation (excl. drinks), guided walking and boat
excursions.
Age limit: No children under 10.
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Don Puerto Bemberg Lodge
xperience Argentina’s amazing
biodiversity at Yacutinga, a remote
eco-lodge nestled in luxuriant rainforest
just 80kms from Iguazu Falls. Designed
to blend into the natural environment,
Yacutinga’s lounge, restaurant, bar,
20 guest rooms and one suite are
dispersed across just 4 of the property’s
570 acres. With the help of local guides,
guests tour the pristine private reserve
surrounding the lodge to spot creatures
such as butterflies, toucans and
hummingbirds, and to learn about the
exotic plants native to the area.
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Don Puerto
Bemberg Lodge
3 days/2 nights
Departs ex Iguazu
Tour cost per person:
Jan-Aug
Sep-Dec^
TwinSingle
$1010$2010
$1032$2058
^Rates are provisional and subject to change.
Price per person includes: Return transfer by road from
Iguazu Airport to Don Puerto Bemberg Lodge, full board
accommodation, non-alcoholic drinks during meal times and
all activities.
Don Puerto Bemberg Superior Room
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L
ocated just 35km from Iguazu Falls,
surrounded by subtropical jungle,
is Don Puerto Bemberg Lodge. This
colonial style posada has 14 gracefully
furnished guestrooms that pair tasteful
handcrafted furniture with modern
amenities. Rooms feature outdoor patios
and large windows providing picturesque
views over the Parana River.
Day 1
Yacutinga Lodge
Transfer by road from vibrant Iguazu for the
80km road journey passing small towns and virgin
forests enroute to Yacutinga. D
Day 2
Yacutinga Lodge
Start early and travel by boat into the heart
of the nature reserve, observing bird, plant
and animal life. Spend the afternoon at the
pool, climbing scenic observation towers or
following forest trails before embarking on an
interpretive guided walk. BLD
Don Puerto Bemberg river excursion
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Day 3Tour ends Puerto Iguazu
After breakfast, enjoy leisure time before
returning to Iguazu by early afternoon. B
Enjoy fresh meals made with ingredients
sourced from the hotel's farm, swim in
the outdoor pool that is nestled in the
rainforest, navigate the surrounding
waterways or ride a bike along the jungle
trails looking out for birds and wildlife.
Day 1
Don Puerto Bemberg Lodge
Depart Iguazu Airport for the lodge. After lunch
visit the Viewpoint - a wooden runway high
among the treetops. LD
Day 2
Don Puerto Bemberg Lodge
Choose from one of the many activities available.
Motorboat down the Parana River, navigate along
the Urugua-I, visit Azul and Bella Vista Falls or
take a jungle trek or bike ride. BLD
Guided rainforest exploration
© Yacutinga Lodge
Day 3Tour ends Iguazu
Depart the lodge for Iguazu Airport where your
tour ends. B
Iguazu Falls
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Yacutinga Lodge
Puerto Iguazu
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Yacutinga Lodge Lobby Fireplace
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Stunning Glasswing Butterfly
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ibera marshes, IGUAZU & WILDLIFE • Argentina
Ibera Marshes,
Iguazu & Wildlife
6 days/5 nights
Hosteria or Posada/Hotel
Departs ex Posadas Airport
Tour cost per person:*^
Jan-Feb
Mar
Apr-Aug
Sep-Dec
AB
$4222$4174
$4487$4114
$4860$4506
$4990$4635
*Minimum 2 people. Single travellers prices on request.
^Rates not valid over public holidays
A Posada Aguape, Panoramic Iguazu
B Rincon del Socorro, Panoramic Iguazu
Price per person includes: 5 nights accommodation,
meals, transfers and activities with local English speaking
guide as per itinerary.
T
his journey will take you from the
vast, wildlife-rich savannahs and
wetlands of the Ibera Marshes to the
ruins of an ancient Jesuit Mission and the
amazing Iguazu Falls. Accommodation
includes the Hosteria Rincón del Socorro,
in a 150,000 hectare private nature
reserve on the edge of the vast Esteros
Del Iberá, or Posada de la Laguna which is
located within the Ibera Natural Reserve.
Ibera Marshes caiman
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SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1Ibera
Depart Posadas Airport with your driver/guide.
Drive to your accommodation in the Ibera
Marshes, a vast wilderness with spectacular
birdlife and animals such as freshwater otters,
caiman (alligators), Marsh Deer, Capybaras and
the endangered Maned Wolf. D
Day 2Ibera
Explore the beautiful nature reserve on horse
back with a local guide. Learn about the behaviour
and migration patterns of the diverse bird species
that populate this area. Return to your hotel. BLD
Day 3Ibera
Set out on a boat excursion on the lagoon, take a
walk along one of the nearby trails or a canoe ride
keeping a look out for the many different species
of birds and wildlife that inhabit the marshes.
Return to your accommodation for overnight. BLD
Day 4
Puerto Iguazu
4WD transfer to the ruins of the San Ignacio Miní
mission, a World Heritage site built by the Jesuits in
the 17th and 18th century. After lunch, continue on
to Puerto Iguazu, gateway to the Iguazu Falls. BL
Day 5
Puerto Iguazu
Enjoy a full day excursion on the Argentine side of
the spectacular Iguazu Falls. Encounter an amazing
variety of ferns, orchids, birds and butterflies on
the surrounding forest trails. Included is a short
boat ride to reach the San Martin waterfalls, and a
ride on a 4WD truck for a jungle safari along the
Macuco trail. Return to the hotel for overnight. B
Day 6 Tour ends Puerto Iguazu
Morning visit to the Brazilian side of the falls.
Transfer to the airport. Tour ends. B
Jesuit Ruins
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Male Marsh Deer, Ibera Swamps
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Capybara family
Incredible birdlife of the Ibera Marshes
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Stunning Iguazu Falls
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Argentina • SALTA & CAFAYATE
Calchaquí Valley, Salta
The Hill of Seven Colours, Purmamarca
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Salta & Cafayate
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Day 2Cafayate
Depart for Cafayate through quaint villages,
across spectacular mountains ranges and via
Cuesta del Obispo with its incredible panoramic
valley views. Wander the town of San Jose de
Cachi, known for its colonial architecture. On
arrival in Cafayate, visit a wine cellar and enjoy a
tasting. Overnight Cafayate. B
6 days/5 nights
Hotels/Estancias
Departs daily ex Salta
Tour cost per person (Min 2):*^ Cat A Cat B
Jan-Feb & May-Aug
$2943 $2619
Mar-Apr
$2984$2619
Sep-Dec
$3327$2938
*Prices for single travellers on request.
^Rates not valid for Public Holidays.
A Legado Mito/Grace Cafayate
B Villa Vicuna/Patios de Cafayate
Price per person includes: Return airport/hotel transfer
in Salta, 5 nights accommodation at selected hotels in
Salta and Cafayate on a B&B basis and sightseeing as per
itinerary.
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rom historic Salta explore
Argentina's most impressive and
beautiful landscapes - the Calchaqui
Valleys, scattered with ancient preColombian ruins. Visit the lovely village
of Cafayate, taste the local wines, and
explore picturesque colonial towns.
Day 1
Salta
Arrive Salta, transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour
of Salta's gorgeous Spanish architecture, the best
preserved in Argentina.
Day 3Cafayate
Explore the beautiful 17th century colonial
town of Cafayate, renowned for its quality wine
production, preserved historic monuments and
spectacular scenery of grape vines set against a
backdrop of soaring mountains. B
Small church near Cafayate
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Days 4/5 Salta
Drive through panoramic valleys and along
Quebrada de las Conchas with its curious rock
formations to Salta visiting small townships along
the way. On day 5 cross breathtaking highlands,
visit pre-Incan remains and explore historic
colonial towns including Purmamarca to see the
Hill of Seven Colours, Humahuaca (2939m) with
its mud houses and cobblestone streets, the
pre-Colombian fortress and museum of Inca art
at Tilcara and the historic churches at Uquia and
San Salvador de Jujuy. Overnight Salta. B
Day 6Tour ends Salta
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Tour ends. B
Iglesia San Francisco, Salta
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Boutique salta
Ask us about these boutique properties:
the romantic ranch-style House of
Jasmines; the idyllic El Manatial del Silencio
at Purmamarca set in stunning scenery, and
the luxury retreat Patios de Cafayate.
Stunning Salta landscapes
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© Argentinian Tourism
Patios de Cafayate
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WINE REGIONS • Argentina/URUGUAY
Mendoza
4 days/3 nights
Hotel/Estancia
Departs daily ex Mendoza
Tour cost per person (Min 2):*^
Jan-Mar
Apr
May-Dec
Cat A Cat B
$2635$1560
$2878$1805
$3218$1826
*Single travellers prices on request.
^Rates not valid for Public Holidays.
A
The Vines/Park Hyatt Hotel
B
Posada Salentein/Executive Hotel
Price per person includes: Return transfers airport/
hotel, 3 nights accommodation, meals as per itinerary,
Mendoza city tour with English speaking guide.
N
estled between arid mountains and
desert, Mendoza produces 70% of
Argentina’s wines. It is also the gateway
to Aconcagua, the highest peak in the
Andes and a wonderful base to explore
vineyards, sample locally grown produce
and visit pre-Columbian ruins.
Mendoza - Argentina's wine capital
Days 1/2Uco Valley
Arrive Mendoza and drive to the stunning Uco
Valley - a region famous for producing high
quality wine. Enjoy winery visits (additional cost),
hikes and sightseeing. D/BD
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Vineyards of
Uruguay
4 days/3 nights
Departs ex Buenos Aires
*Not valid during special dates & national holidays.
Hydrofoil rate is provisional and subject to change.
Day 3Carmelo
Morning at leisure. Enjoy a picnic lunch amongst
grape vines, and a late afternoon wine and cheese
sampling. BL
Price includes: Hydrofoil ticket Buenos Aires to Colonia
return, transfers and tours as per itinerary, 1 night
accommodation in Colonia, 2 nights accommodation in
Carmelo, meals as per itinerary.
Day 4Tour ends Buenos Aires
Transfer to Colonia's port for return hydrofoil
journey to Buenos Aires. Tour ends. B
Tour cost per person (Min 2):*
15 Jan-15 Dec
Posada Salentein
Day 2Carmelo
After breakfast transfer to Carmelo. Visit Jesuit
ruins where the Uruguayan history of wine
began, as well as boutique family-run wineries
for tastings, and depending on the season, to see
harvesting and bottling. Afterwards continue to
Narbona Wine Lodge for the night. BLD
Twin Single
$2313 $3093
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Day 3Mendoza
Drive to Mendoza and check into your hotel.
Afternoon tour of this interesting city founded
over 400 years ago by the Spanish. B
Day 4Tour ends Mendoza
Breakfast at the hotel before transfer to the
airport. Tour ends. B
Note: This tour can easily be extended
with extra nights in Mendoza, or stay at the
prestigious Cavas Wine Lodge, a Relais &
Chateaux retreat with gourmet restaurant and
fine wine cellar 30 minutes from Mendoza. Prices
on application.
xplore the World Heritage city of
Colonia del Sacramento as well as
some of Uruguay's beautiful vineyards in
the fertile west of the country. En route
you will experience an ancient wine and
gastronomic heritage, stretching back 250
years to the first Spanish, Italian and Swiss
immigrants. Stop at wineries and farms to
taste the famous "Tannat" wines.
Day 1Colonia del Sacramento
Depart Buenos Aires by hydrofoil to Colonia
del Sacramento. Enjoy an afternoon tour of
the cobblestoned Barrio Histórico, lined with
buildings from its time as a Portuguese settlement.
Unloading grapes at a winery
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PARAGUAY
CHILE
Purmamarca
Salta
Cafayate
ARGENTINA
Córdoba
Santa Fe
URUGUAY
Mendoza
Tupungato
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ArgentinIaN PATAGONIA • PERITO MORENO
Breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier
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Perito Moreno
Glacier
ACCOMMODATION
4 days/3 nights
Departs daily ex El Calafate
Tour cost per person:*
16 Oct-30 Dec
Xelena (Std Room Lake View)
Esplendor (Concept Room)
Imago (Std Room)
El Quijote Hotel (Std Room)
TwinSingle
$1598
$1472
$1316
$1316
$2557
$2302
$1993
$1870
Xelena Hotel
Set on the shores of Lake Argentino this
hotel offers unparalleled views of the stunning
surrounds. All 71 suites have king sized beds and
private jacuzzis. The hotel has a cafe, restaurant,
bar, heated indoor pool, gym and spa complete
with dry sauna and treatment rooms.
Esplendor
This boutique hotel sits on a hill overlooking Lake
Argentino and is decorated in avant-garde style
with natural stone, timber, native plaster and
modern fabrics. The Esplendor offers 57 ensuite
rooms and suites, a restaurant and bar serving
local cuisine and signature cocktails, spa and pool.
*Prices outside this date range on request.
Price per person includes: Airport/hotel private
transfers, bed & breakfast accommodation in El Calafate,
shared excursions as per itinerary (certain excursions are
dependent on season and might not run year round), park
fees, services of English speaking guide.
E
xplore the wonders of Los Glaciares
National Park where the famous
Perito Moreno Glacier calves huge
chunks of ice into the lake below. Cruise
amongst the icebergs and travel by boat
to the stunning Upsala Glacier.
Xelena Hotel Standard Room
Esplendor El Calafate
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Imago Hotel & Spa
Located next to the Los Glaciares National Park,
the stylishly rugged Imago Hotel & Spa has 54
guest rooms equipped with private bathrooms
and views of Lake Argentino and the rolling hills.
Hotel features include a swimming pool, fitness
area, spa, bar and restaurant.
Day 1El Calafate
Arrival transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Afternoon 4WD excursion to Cerro Frias for
magnificent views.
Day 2El Calafate
Full day excursion to the stunning Perito Moreno
Glacier with a nautical safari for a completely
different view of the glacier from the waters
of the Rico Arm. Alternatively experience an
optional mini ice-trekking activity on the glacier
(additional cost). Overnight at your hotel. B
Viewing Perito Moreno Glacier
Quijote Hotel
Centrally located in El Calafate, this family operated
hotel is decorated in the style of an old ranch. It
offers 119 modern rooms with Wi-Fi access, cable
television, private bathrooms and a minibar. Other
facilities include a bar and breakfast cafe.
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Day 3El Calafate
Transfer to Puerto Punta Bandera for a boat
excursion to the Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers.
After lunch return to your hotel for overnight. B
Day 4Tour ends El Calafate
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B
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Stunning glacial bridge, Perito Moreno Glacier
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Lodges & USHUAIA • ArgentinIaN PATAGONIA
Eolo Lodge
3 days/2 nights
Departs daily ex El Calafate
Closed 26 Apr-05 Oct
Tour cost per person:
03 Jan-25 Apr
26 Apr-05 Oct
06 Oct-20 Dec
21 Dec-31 Dec
TwinSingle
$1586 $2572
Closed
$1668 $2702
$2420 $3822
Price per person includes: Return transfer El Calafate
airport to Eolo, full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch,
lunch boxes for excursions, tea and dinner), non alcoholic
drinks, use of lodge amenities, guided outdoor excursions
on estancia and internet.
D
iscover the spirit of Patagonia at
the renowned Eolo Lodge, situated
on a 3,000 hectare estancia between
El Calafate and the Perito Moreno
Glacier. Built in the traditional manner
but with stylish, modern amenities, this
spacious country lodge offers panoramic
views and a range of excursions
conducted by professional guides.
Days 1/2Eolo
Arrival transfer from El Calafate airport to
Eolo. The lodge offers 17 suites with central
heating and ensuite bathroom, a main living room
overlooking the valley, gourmet restaurant, bar,
library, indoor pool and sauna. Experienced
staff make your stay special with a program of
activities including discussions on glaciology,
regional flora and fauna and indigenous customs.
Enjoy excursions on the estancia including
trekking, mountain biking and birdwatching.
Other activities are available at extra cost:
Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier or El
Chaltén, Upsala Glacier cruise, horse back rides,
4WD trip to Mt. Frias. LD, BLD
Day 3Tour ends El Calafate
Transfer to El Calafate airport. Tour ends. B
Eolo Lodge
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Ushuaia City Stay
2 days/1 night
Tour cost per person:*
07 Jan-31 Mar & 01 Nov-21 Dec
Los Cauquenes (Std Mountain View Rm)
Las Hayas Resort Hotel (Std Rm)
Hotel Albatros (Std Rm)^
TwinSingle
$628 $981
$502 $739
$480 $685
*Prices outside these date ranges on request.
^Rates provisional and subject to change.
Price per person includes: Shared transfer airport to
hotel, 1 night accommodation with breakfast and half day
shared National Park tour with End of the World Train.
S
ituated on the famous Beagle Channel
at the southern tip of Argentina,
Ushuaia is the world's southernmost city.
Against the dramatic backdrop of the
majestic Martial Mountains, the city is
surrounded by nature and is perfect for
wildlife and eco adventures. Ushuaia is
also the starting point for most Antarctic
cruises. Not to be missed is the Tierra
del Fuego National Park, which can be
reached by the End of the World Train.
ACCOMMODATION
Tierra del Fuego National Park
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Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa
Just 15 minutes from Ushuaia, this 'Small Luxury
Hotels of the World' resort is located on the
shores of the Beagle Channel. The hotel offers
personalized service and 54 well-equipped guest
rooms including 5 suites with sea or mountain
views. Facilities include a restaurant, wine bar,
spa, pool, gym and private beach access.
Las Hayas Resort Hotel
Situated on a hill with panoramic views over
the city and the Beagle Channel this old-world
hotel offers a good range of facilities including 93
ensuite rooms and suites decorated in European
style. There is a formal restaurant, a long and
spacious lounge, bar, lovely spa, sauna and pool.
Hotel Albatros
This comfortable 3.5 star hotel is situated on
the waterfront in Ushuaia opposite the port
and close to shops and restaurants. It offers 78
rooms and suites with ensuite bathroom and highspeed internet. Amenities include room service,
brasserie, lounge/bar, spa, gym and sauna.
Las Hayas Resort Hotel
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Ushuaia - The world's southernmost city
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ARGENTINA
Mt Fitz Roy
Eolo
Torres del
Paine N.P.
El Calafate
Santa Cruz
Los Glaciares N.P.
Puerto
Natales
Rio Gallegos
Puta Delgado
Punta Arenas
CHILE
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
Rio Grande
Ushuaia
Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa
Ushuaia National Park
Tierra del
Fuego
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ArgentinIaN PATAGONIA • Los Glaciares n.p.
The stunning scenery of Los Glaciares National Park
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Los Glaciares
Experience
Day 3El Chalten
Take a scheduled bus across the steppes of
Patagonia to the picturesque village of
El Chalten (220km) at the foot of the mighty
Monte Fitz Roy in the northern part of Los
Glaciares National Park. Overnight at your lodge.
6 days/5 nights
Hotel/Estancia
Departs daily ex El Calafate
Season: October - April
Tour cost per person:
Nov-Dec*^
Option A
Option B
Option C
Days 4/5El Chalten
Enjoy a guided hike within the national park
with views of Monte Fitz Roy. Day 5 at leisure
Overnight El Chalten.
Day 6Tour ends El Calafate
After breakfast return to El Calafate by
scheduled bus. Tour ends.
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Mont
Fitz Roy
Vi
3359m
CHILE edma
Gl
ac
ier
$2178$3708
$1898$3000
$1578$2508
*Prices outside this date range on request.
Moyana Glacier
^Rates not valid for Carnival, Easter, Christmas and New Year's.
El Chaltén
Lago
Viedma
AXelena Hotel/Destino Sur
BEsplendor Calafate Hotel/Senderos Hosteria
Upsala Glacier
C Rochester Hotel/La Aldea
Price per person includes: Scheduled airport transfers in
El Calafate, private transfers to/from bus station in
El Calafate and El Chalten, accommodation on a B&B basis,
regular bus ticket El Calafate - El Chalten return, shared
tours as per itinerary, entrance fees to National Park,
services of English speaking guide.
Lago
Argentino
El Calafate
Stunning peaks of Cerro Torre
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E
xplore the scenic wonders of
Argentina's Los Glaciares National
Park, home to 47 spectacular glaciers
including the renowned Perito Moreno
Glacier, one of the largest in South
America. Take day hikes through stunning
mountain scenery near El Chalten, with
dramatic views of the towering granite
spires of Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
Day 1El Calafate
Arrive El Calafate, gateway to the World
Heritage site of Los Glaciares National Park.
Afternoon free to explore the town. Check into
your hotel for 2 nights.
Day 2El Calafate
Full day tour to the famous Perito Moreno Glacier,
which can be viewed from different vantage points.
Sometimes huge chunks of ice break off and fall
into Lake Argentino. Overnight El Calafate.
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ARGENTINA
Perito Moreno Glacier
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Perito Moreno Glacier
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LAKES DISTRICT • CHILEAN/ArgentinIaN PATAGONIA
Boutique
Bariloche
T
3 days/2 nights
Hotels/Estancias
Daily ex Bariloche
he “Switzerland of Argentina”
Bariloche has stunning scenery,
world class accommodation and excellent
skiing. Ramble, cycle or horseback ride
through the alpine scenery or simply
relax and enjoy the lodge facilities.
Tour cost per person:*
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort
15-31 Aug & 01 Nov-19 Dec
Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct †
TwinSingle
$1012 $2032
$810$1622
El Casco Art Hotel
01 Apr-02 Jul, 17 Aug-08 Oct
& 12 Oct-18 Dec^
$962 $1936
Aldebaran Hotel & Spa
Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct
$818 $1644
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort
Crossing the
Lakes
Design Suites
01-23 Mar, 28 Mar-14 Jun & 14 Sep-23 Dec $526 $1052
*Prices outside these date ranges on request.
†Special rate only valid with minimum 2 night stay.
^Rates are provisional and subject to change.
Price per person includes: Return private transfers
airport to hotel, 2 nights accommodation with breakfast.
ACCOMMODATION
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort
This famous 1940’s resort hotel is situated on
a hill with views over Lake Nahuel Huapi. It
has 205 rooms including suites and cabins, 4
restaurants, bar, lounge, fitness centre, pool,
golf course, watersports, mountain biking, hiking
and yoga.
El Casco Art Hotel
This luxurious lake-front hotel is home to an
incredible collection of Argentine artworks.
Each of the 33 guest rooms is decorated with
work from a different artist. Guests can enjoy
gourmet cuisine in the restaurant, or relax in
the Cava wine bar.
Aldebaran Hotel & Spa
Just 23kms from Bariloche, this hotel
offers friendly, personalised service and 10
rustic but elegant guestrooms. There is an
excellent restaurant, a spa, sauna and heated
pool. Activities include hiking, kayaking and
mountaineering.
Design Suites
This contemporary style hotel overlooks
beautiful Lake Nahuel Huapi. Just 2kms from
town, it offers panoramic views, 78 ensuite
guestrooms, wine bar, restaurant, pools, dry
sauna and health club.
Terrace view - Alderbaran Hotel & Spa
© Alderbaran
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5 days/4 nights
Hotels
Departs daily ex Puerto Montt
to Bariloche or v.v.
Tour cost per person:*
Cat A
01 Apr-26 Jun & 01 Sep-19 Dec^ $1754
Puerto Pañuelo. Arrival transfer by shuttle bus to
your hotel in Bariloche. Overnight in Bariloche. B
Day 5Tour ends Bariloche
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Tour ends. B
Note: During winter (May-Aug) a night in Peulla
is recommended, doing the lake crossing in 2 days
Cat B Cat C
$1584 $1525
*Minimum 2 people. Single travellers prices on request.
^Prices outside these date ranges on request.
Lakes Crossing does not operate 01 May.
A Hotel Patagonico, Petrohué Lodge, Hotel Llao Llao
B Hotel Cumbres, Petrohué Lodge, Hotel Nahuel Huapi
B Hotel Solace, Petrohué Lodge, Kenton Palace
Price per person includes: Airport/hotel transfers, hotel
accommodation with breakfast (Full board at Petrohue
Lodge), transfers and excursions as per itinerary, entrance
fees, local English speaking guide.
E
xperience the breathtaking scenery
of the Lake District as you cross by
boat and bus from Chile to Argentina via a
necklace of pristine lakes. Traverse snowcapped mountains and virgin forest to
Bariloche, the “Switzerland of Argentina”.
Day 1
Puerto Varas
Arrival transfer from Puerto Montt through the
wild territories of the Chilean Lake District to
the beautiful city of Puerto Varas with views of
Osorno Volcano and the Llanquihue Lake.
Petrohué Lodge
Franz Schirmer Otondo
Tierra Chiloe
The striking avant-garde design of Tierra
Chiloe offers an enticing contrast to
the undulating island landscape of its
surrounds. With only 12 rooms this resort
in Northern Patagonia offers guests
spacious retreats, relaxing common
areas and the opportunity to undertake
explorations of Chiloe’s cultural and
natural heritage. Guided excursions
include horse riding, sailing in a traditional
boat, treks, cultural visits and cycling.
Days 2/3 Petrohué Lodge
Drive to the charming and comfortable Petrohué
Lodge. The hotel is situated inside Chile’s Vicente
Pérez Rosales National Park, just on the shore
of Lake Todos los Santos. Over the next 2 days
choose from a range of optional activities such as
kayaking, a catamaran trip to an isolated village,
hiking explorations including the stunning Petrohué
Falls and cultural excursions. All of these activities
take place in the beautiful setting of the Vicente
Perez Rosales National Park. BLD
Day 4
Bariloche
Cross Todos los Santos Lake by catamaran into
Argentina with magnificent views of the Osorno,
Puntiagudo and Tronador Volcanoes. Disembark in
Peulla before driving by bus to Puerto Frías. Board
a boat to cross Lake Frías to the village of Puerto
Alegre, from where you will continue by bus
through a beautiful Andean larch forest to Puerto
Blest. Here you will again board a motor catamaran
for your last crossing on Lake Nahuel Huapi to
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Lake Rupanco
Lake Nahuel
Huapi
Osorno
Volcano LakeTodos Puerto
Blest
2652m los Santos
Lake
Llanquihue
Puerto
Varas
Puerto
Montt
Petrohue
Peulla
Puerto Alegre
L. Frias
Puerto Frias
CHILE
Calbuco Volcano
2015m
Lake
Chapo
Puerto
Panuelo Bariloche
Lake
Tagua
ARGENTINA
Crossing the Lakes
Bus
Catamaran/Boat
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