Package #5 – The Best of Argentina
Day 1. Buenos Aires / Bariloche
At your arrival at Buenos Aires International Airport M. Pistarini Ezeiza you will meet our personal for a transfer to Jorge Newbery Domestic Airport. After your arrival at San Carlos de Bariloche airport, reception and transfer to the hotel. The rest of your day at your leisure.
Bariloche is located in one of the most beautiful National Parks in Patagonia, the Nahuel Huapi National Park, with its main attractions: the Nahuel Huapi Lake and the city of San Carlos de Bariloche.
A first class tourist center with the most important ski resort in the area, and the special touch provided by its typical stone and wood buildings is combined with gorgeous surrounding landscape.
The city of Bariloche is located in the south shore of the Nahuel Huapi lake. In the area you can see very beautyful views of flora, fauna and landscapes. One of the characteristics of the lake is the blue color of its water. Inside the city of Bariloche, the principal attractions are the downtown, Mitre St., The Cathedral, The Andino Club and the Patagonian Museum.
Day 2. Bariloche
Breakfast. Half day tour Circuito Chico. From your hotel on board of a comfortable panoramic bus to enjoy a half day city tour knows as Circuito Chico, visiting Bariloche and its surroundings for a half-day sightseeing. Drive along Bustillo Avenue bordering Nahuel Huapi Lake heading to Playa Bonita. Continue to Campanario Hill, where a lift chair (fee is not included) will take you to the lookout at its summit, from there you can have an breathtaking view of the Nahuel Huapi Lake and of the Andean Mountain Range and of the city. You will be also visiting the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas. Our tour will continue its way through several points of interest to reach Lopez Bay. From there you will enjoy another magnificent view from a different perspective of the Nahuel Huapi Lake and the Moreno Lake.
Return to your hotel in Bariloche.
Day 3. Bariloche
Breakfast. A day to enjoy this beautiful city at your leisure. We recommend visiting downtown and strolling though its unique streets and taste to local cuisine. We also recommend the tour to Tornado Hills. This tour takes you through Pampa Linda by the leading route to Tronador Hill, sailing Gutiérrez and Mascardi Lakes, and Manso River. Continuing to Ventisquero Negro (black glacier), we will cross Vuriloches Valley. You will arrive to Tronador Peak (3.554 meters), have lunch at the tavern. The tour continues to Los Moscos Lake and the Manso River in order to reach Hess Lake. We will head towards The Alerces Cascades passing through the Roca River.
You can take the optional Victoria Island´s Tour for a whole day.
In Victoria Island you will visit Bosque de Arrayanes National Park and its unique trees and natural beauty. This Island was the inspirational theme of Walt Disney’s movie Bambi.
We will leave Bariloche in a special bus heading to Bonita Beach and Port Pañuelo. We will board a launch and sail on Lake Nahuel Huapi, then arriving at the world famous Arrayanes woods and visit them for a while. After lunch, we´ll be leaving the port of the same name toward Victoria Island in order to return to Bariloche. Lunch is not included.
Day 4. Bariloche
Breakfast. After Breakfast you will have a full day tour in Puerto Blest by boat. This excursion begins from your hotel in Bariloche with a beautiful 15.5 miles ride to Puerto Panuelo, here you will navigate the west side of the Nahuel Huapi Lake on the way to Puerto Blest.The Centinela Island, where the Perito Moreno rests, is one of the most attractive points of this navigation. When arriving at Puerto Blest, it is possible to choose between visiting the area or taking the optional step to the Frias Lake, traveling approximately 2 miles by bus and sailing 20 minutes to Frias Lake.When returning to Puerto Blest, we aboard and sail, to Puerto Cantaros and ascend to see the wonderful Cantaros Lake Falls. Some walking is required for this tour. Finally we will aboard and sail to Puerto Panuelo, then return to your hotel. LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED.
Day 5. Bariloche / Buenos Aires
Breakfast. Check out time is at noon. Morning at your leisure, ideal for last minute purchases, or visiting the city. Bariloche is famous for its branched chocolate and jells; you may want to taste them.
Transfer to the airport to Bariloche Airport for your departure to Buenos Aires. Reception and transfer to the hotel of your selection.
The rest of the afternoon and evening at your leisure.Buenos Aires is known as the “Paris of South America” for its spacious boulevards, European architecture and avenues with their impressive monuments. For the rest of the day and evening we recommend you to stroll Corrientes Avenue, Florida Street, Santa Fe Avenue, the 9 de Julio Blvd and La Recoleta, with their fine restaurants and café’s.
Another place to visit is Puerto Madero, were dozen of the finest restaurants are located.
Day 6. Buenos Aires
Breakfast. In the morning, you will participate of a half day city tour that includes the most interesting and historical locations of the city. This tour will take you through the world’s famous 9 de Julio Ave. You will have the opportunity of seeing the presidential house, (The Pink House), the historical Plaza de Mayo, El Cabildo, the national congress, the district of San Telmo, and ending at the Italian/Portuguese district, La Boca, where the famous Caminito Street inspired the homonym tango song. At the end of this tour you can visit Buenos Aires famous San Telmo´s Antique Sunday Fair, in the afternoon. Fería de Antiguedades de San Telmo is a very traditional gathering place of the local’s folks who are looking for antiques, restaurants, café’s; the surrounding architecture, tango street dancing, and a bohemian atmosphere complement this exciting fair.
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Day 7. Buenos Aires
Breakfast. Day at your leisure Enjoy the optional full day tour Fiesta Gaucha with lunch (not included in your price).
The Fiesta Gaucha is the most typical Argentinean fiesta. This event is celebrated in a Hacienda, located outside Buenos Aires. You will see the Argentinean cowboys performing their unique horse riding skills, traditional games, BBQ cooking and more. Lunch includes typical Argentinean meat BBQ lunch. Native music and dance will be also performed.
This tour runs are not daily. We strongly recommend to book in advance.
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Day 8. Buenos Aires
Breakfast. Check out at 12.00. Later transfer to the International Airport Manuel Pistarini (Ezeiza). Usually your flight departs late in the evening. International Argentina departure tax can not be included in your final payment.
Services in Bariloche
- Round trip transfers
- 4 nights
- Daily breakfast and hotel taxes
- Half day tour Circuito Chico
- Full day tour to Puerto Blest
Services in Buenos Aires.
- Round trip transfers
- 3 night
- Daily breakfast and hotel taxes
- Half day city tour
NOTE: Travel documents for USA Citizens: Argentina requires valid passport for more than 6 months of your return date. There is no need of consular visas and/or vaccination
Prices subject to space availability. Surcharges may apply during holiday and peak season. Price may change without notice. Other restrictions apply.
