Glaciers,
Tango and Falls
7 Days / 6 Nights
Glaciers
National Park, Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls
Day - By
- Day Itinerary
This itinerary begins in Torres del Paine National Park, to begin
in El Calafate travelers must arrive in El Calafate one day earlier
Day 1
Motorcoach to Torres Del Paine National Park / El Calafate.
Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier on you way from Torres
del Paine National Park to El Calafate. Today you'll visit one
of the world's largest continental glaciers that's continually
expanding, the so-called Continental Ice Block of Patagonia. Surrounded
by the towering Andes peaks you can feel the magic isolation of
these gigantic masses of ice. Every three to four years a worldwide
renowned event takes place: the fascinating crash of Perito Moreno
Glacier's ice wall. The deep silence of this imposing scenery
is broken when huge blocks of ice fall away from the main wall
and into the lake with thunder-like sounds.
Optional:
Mini-trekking on Perito Moreno Glacier - Free of charge when requested
at the time of booking.
Day 2
American Breakfast at your hotel. Full Day Excursion to Upsala
Glacier and Onelli Bay - Travel to Punta Bandera to enjoy
a launch sightseeing trip to the Upsala Glacier sailing among
icebergs that have broken off.
Day 3
American Breakfast at your hotel.
Flight to El Calafate Or Rio Gallegos / Buenos Aires
Upon arrival at the airport a host will meet and assist you in
transferring to the hotel and in registering. Half Day Tour
of Buenos Aires - In this tour of Argentina's cultural and
political capital, you will get a sampling glimpse of the diverse
districts that make up this grand city. Visit the colorful "Boca"
district and the elegant North Quarter and Palermo Park. See the
government "Casa Rosada" - pink house, the Colon Theater,
May Square and drive down the famous 9th of July Avenue. Tango
Show is included.
Day 4
American Buffet Breakfast at your hotel.
Estancia excursion and Fiesta Gaucha - In today's excursion
you get the chance to learn about and admire the traditional dances,
songs and meals of the Argentine gaucho by taking part in a real
Gaucho Festival. The party is held at a beautiful country residence,
in an old ranch situated on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Lunch
at the estancia.
Day 5
American Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer from hotel to
the airport for flight to Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu.
Guided excursion of the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls
- This tour will introduce you to one of the wonders of the world:
the Iguazu falls. Visit to the Argentina side falls. They are
located inside Iguazu National Park, one of the first protected
natural areas in America, declared Natural Patrimony of Humankind
by Unesco. We will walk through the Inferior and Superior paths
admiring the breathtaking 275 cascades which spread across a gulf
of nearly 2 miles and pour past lush tropical vines as they crash
into the waters below. After the walk the will drive to Puerto
Canoas and take a boat ride to the Devil's throat observation
deck to enjoy the most impressive view of the very heart of the
falls.
Nautical Adventure Boat Excursion - Boat excursion to the
Argentinean and Brazilian side of the Falls, to admire the falls
from the bottom. Take a short walk down from the Inferior Path
to board your speed boat to San Martin Island. You will have a
view of the Brazilian side of the falls, navigate along the island
shore for a view of the Argentine side of the falls.
Day 6
American Breakfast at your hotel.
Guided tour of the Brasilian side of Iguassu Falls - As
the Das Cataratas Hotel is conveniently inside the Iguassu National
Park property, you will go in a guided walking tour of the falls,
considered to be one of the wonders of the world - Here you will
see the waters of the Paraná River plunge in 32 separate
falls over a 200 foot precipice two and a half miles wide. These
colossal waterfalls make the Niagara look like a tiny stream.
For those staying at a different one, transfers to and from the
falls are included.
Itaipú Dam Visit - Early afternoon transfer from
your hotel to Itaipú's Public Relations access building
to watch a film on the history and construction of this engineering
wonder. Then, board a bus for a guided visit of this bi-national
project between Brazil and Paraguay on the Paraná River.
It's the largest hydroelectric dam in the world: over 8 kilometers
long and 12,600.000 KWH of power.
Day 7
American Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer from hotel to
the airport for departure from Iguassu Falls.
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Hotels
to use: Deluxe Hotels - Posada Los Alamos in El Calafate,
Marriot Plaza in Buenos Aires, Das Cataratas on the Brazilian
side of the Iguassu Falls. |
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