Argentina  – Patagonia in 21 days

Individual tour with, hotels/transport and excursions included

From Buenos aires to — Buenos Aires
You can choose this tour in 3 opcions

1 Budget tour : in hostals/ local transport / excursions in international group

2 classic tour: in 3* hotels/ mix local transport – private / mix private excursions – international group

3 Luxe tour: all 4 * hotels / private transport / private excursions/ included entree fees

How do we work ?

In our packet, you travel all by yourself, South América Planet takes care of you, we reserve all your hotels and transport. When you arrive in Argentina you find in your first hotel an envelope with all the vouchers for hotels /buses and excursions. The excursions you do in International groups with English speaking guides.

Our local agent also arranges your transfers and gives you the bus tickets to go from A to B, like this, you travel around by yourself but without worry’s, all arranged thru South América Planet. If there are any problems, you always find support by contacting our offices!

What is included?
* All bus transport, all hotels and all the tours as indicated in the program.
* All your vouchers, information packet, like general info over all the places you visit.
* All hotels are based on double room with private bathroom, single rooms on request for an extra price,
* all the transfers

Not included
* Your food, in the hotels is breakfast included.
* The entry fees and taxes, like airport tax.
* Local and international flights ( we also can arrange)

Day 1 +2 Buenos Aires

Welcome to Buenos Aires, the city of Tango, Maradona, and Evita Perón! Buenos Aires is also known as the Paris of South America. It is a city with more than 10 million inhabitants spread over 40 different neighborhoods, they called ´barrios´, which all have their proper character. From the 16th century, a big stream of immigrants came from Italy, France, and Spain and you can still find the atmosphere of these countries in the neighborhoods where the immigrants established themselves. In the neighborhood of La Boca for example you come upon the rich Italian culture of its inhabitants. In San Telmo, you can find the real Argentinean culture with tango dancing in the streets and many antique stores. Recoleta has a French feel, with elegant houses, nice restaurants, and a beautiful and famous cemetery. Palermo is the upcoming neighborhood with its many designer shops and grand green parks.

A City to enjoy from different views
Schedule: Daily AM / PM
This tour gives you the emotion of a multiple Buenos Aires. We will see the symbol of our city: the obelisk. We will visit different squares such as Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Congreso. Avenues like Corrientes, Mayo, 9 de Julio, among others. Historical neighborhoods: La Boca, San Telmo, Montserrat. Elegant neighborhoods such as Palermo and Recoleta, and the most modern: Puerto Madero. Parks such as Lezama and Tres de Febrero. We will also visit financial and commercial areas and a Football Stadium.

Included
1 x Private Transfer International Airport EZE – City Center Hotel Based on 2 pax
2 x HD Panoramic city tour, Regular
1 x Standard Room, including breakfast, DBL

Day 3 Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn has a picturesque location on the bay ´Golfo Nuevo´, with a nice beach, a walking promenade, and numerous restaurants and small shops. It is the gateway to Peninsula Valdés.
Peninsula Valdés is a spectacular nature reserve which is ranked on the UNESCO world heritage list and offers an overwhelming variety of animal life. Besides the chance (depending the season) to see penguins, whales, sea lions, seals, and orcas, the nature reserve is also home to ´mara´s (Patagonian hare), ´choiques´ (family of the ostrich) and ´guanacos´ (a small lama). At arrival, you will be welcomed and brought to your hotel in Puerto Madryn.
Included
2 x Trfs apt REL In / Out –  HTL PMY + FD Peninsula de Valdes, Regular excursion
1 x Private Transfer City Center Hotel – National Airport AEP, Based on 2 pax
1 x Standard Room, including breakfast, DBL

Day 4 Puerto Madryn

You are picked up early in the morning for a discovery tour of the nature reserves and other locations on Peninsula Valdés. These may include, depending on local circumstances: the Interpretation Centre Istmo Ameghino, the Island of the birds, a colony of sea lions in Punta Pirámides, the tourist village of Puerto Piramides, the Small and Large Salt lakes, the colonies of sea elephants in Punta Delgada, Caleta Valdés and Punta Cantor, the Lighthouse of Punta Norte where killer whales can be seen in season. Along the way, we may see a lot of terrestrial fauna: llama, guanaco, Patagonian hare, grey fox, Patagonian Piche or armadillo, and Darwin’s Rhea.  Our expert naturalist guide will assist you all day. (Full Day, regular).
Included
1 x Standard Room, including breakfast, DBL
FD Peninsula Valdés, Regular excursion

Optional: Whale watching navigation, Regular excursion 
At Punta Pirámides you will do a Whale Watching navigation (from mid-June to mid-December). During this period hundreds of whales can be watched procreating. The «Ballena Austral» or southern right whale is a specie protected by all countries with known breeding populations (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa, and Uruguay). The biggest species are about 80 feet long and weigh up to 140 tons.

Day 5 Puerto Madryn
You will leave Puerto Madryn in the morning to visit the greatest continental Reserve of Magellan’s penguin. Imagine walking between more than half a million penguins.  This is what you will do when you arrive at Punta Tombo, with the necessary time to get to know their habitat and way of life. The tour guide will accompany you during the long walk that takes 2 hours and he will give you an interpretation of the life of the penguins, discovering every detail about Patagonia. (Full day, regular).
Included
2 x FD Punta Tombo, Regular excursion
1 x Standard Room, including breakfast, DBL

Day 6  Calafate 
El Calafate is beautifully situated on the Patagonian altiplano, just along the azure Lago Argentino. It was named after a typical bush of the area, known by its delicious fruits and its thorned branches. The village, also known as the “Capital de los Glaciares”, is the starting point to visit Los Glaciares National Park, its forest, lakes and its best-known character: Perito Moreno Glacier
Included
1 x Standard Room, including breakfast, DBL
2 x Transfer Airport FTE- Hotel Regular

Day 7  Calafate 
Take an adventurous excursion of ice trekking on the Perito Moreno glacier! You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Los Glaciers National Park. At the lookout point, you will have plenty of time to marvel at the impressive sight of the Perito Moreno Glacier. By boat, you will sail to the starting point of the mini trekking on ice! First, you will be given a brief explanation about the history of the glacier, after which you will tie on crampons that will help you walk on the glacier. Enjoy the silence in this bizarre landscape. In the late afternoon, you will get transferred back to your hotel.
Note: Only applicable for people between 10 and 65 years old and for people with good health.
Note: Included is the standard visit to the glacier. Optional is the Ice trekking
Included
1 x Standard Room, including breakfast, DB
2 x FD excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier

Day 8+9+10 Chalten 
El Chaltén is situated on the northern margin of Lago Viedma, in the confluence of rivers De las Vueltas and Fitz Roy, in the National Reserve Zona Viedma in Los Glaciares National Park. This landscape combines the magic of glaciers, hidden lagoons, estancias, Lake Viedma, and the magnetic presence of mount Fitz Roy. The summit of its unmistakable majestic silhouette is almost always covered in a cloud that the Tehuelche Indians thought was smoke, a mistake that gave origin to the name ´Chaltén´, which means volcano. El Chaltén is contiguous to Lake Viedma and its reserve has been declared National Hiking Capital for the variety of activities performed by hikers and climbers. Most outings start in town, and it is not necessary to be an expert to follow the circuits if you walk on a current trail. The granitic towers of the Torre and Fitz Roy mountains compose spectacular panorama together with glaciers Viedma, Upsala, and Moyano, which drain into Lago Viedma.
Own account from Hotel in FTE to Bus Station in FTE
Own account from Bus Station in Chalten to Htl in Chalten
Included
2 x Public bus El Calafate – El Chaltén Round trip
1 x Standard room, including breakfast, DBL / 2 nights Chalten 1 night Calafate

Day 11 +12+13+14  Torres del Paine
The name of the National Park is a result of the three granite pillars and is famous for her spectacular glaciers, turquoise lakes, and exquisite fauna. The Park is perfect for making hiking treks to discover the exceptional beauty of the surroundings. Declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1978, the Torres del Paine National Park is internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful, unique and uncontaminated places on the planet. It is a place of lakes, rivers, waterfalls, glaciers, forests, and incredible wildlife. The vegetation of the park is different in each zone you visit. The most common species are the Mata Barrosa, the Calafate, the Estepa and the Coiron, Capachitos, and Orquideas. There are also small woods of Lenga and Coihue in the zones near the Pehoe Lake and the Lago de Grey trail. The most common animals that habitat the park are guanacos, ñandues, condors, pumas, zorros grises and culpeos, and a huge variety of birds whose principal habitats are found around the lakes and lagoons. Here we can do some amazing trekking like the Valle Frances.
Included
2 x Public Bus El Calafate – Laguna Amarga  – with excursion National Park Regular
2 x Public Bus Laguna Amarga – Pudeto
2 x Catamarán Pudeto – Pehoe round trip
2 x Bed on a shared room with full board – Lodge Paine Grande
2 x Bed on shared room, Refugio Torre Norte, Bed with Full board

Day 15 Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas lies on the Magellam’s Strait. Before the built of the Panama Canal this area was a very busy route for ships from the east to the west coast. Punta Arenas is the southern city of Chile. It is a lively city and the center of the Chilean Patagonia concerning culture and industry, and is the access gate to the southern region, also known as ´the end of the world´.
Included
1 x Private Transfer Bus Terminal Punta Arenas – Hotel Punta Arenas
2 x Public Bus Laguna Amarga – Puerto Natales
2 x Public Bus Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas  (approx. 3 hrs.),
2 x Public Bus  Refugio Torre Norte – Laguna Amarga
1 x Private Transfer Bus Terminal Punta Arenas – Hotel Punta Arenas Based on 2
1 x Standard room, including breakfast, DBL

Day 16 Ushuaya
Ushuaia is located on Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire). The name was given by the Spanish, who from their ships, saw a constant smoke veil above the island, which came from fires made by the original inhabitants of the island. Ushuaia was founded about one hundred years ago as a penal colony for Argentinean criminals. It is located between the Andes Mountains and the Beagle Channel, in a beautiful natural area. Surrounded by sea, forests, lakes, and mountains, Ushuaia is a city with important tourist infrastructure, elegant commercial center, and a lot of cultural activities.
Included
1 x Private Transfer Bus Terminal Punta Arenas – Hotel Punta Arenas
2 x Public Bus Punta Arenas – Ushuaia   (approx. 10-12 hrs.),
2 x Transfer Bus Station Ushuaia – HTL Ushuaia
1 x Standard room, including breakfast, DBL

Day 17+18  Ushuaia

Leaving from Ushuaia by Ruta Nacional 3 towards the south you will cross Río Pipo and enter the Tierra del Fuego National Park, the most southern National Park of the country. Here you can appreciate the virgin nature with beech forests and an abundance of fauna. You will visit the Beagle Channel, Lago Roca, Río Lapataia and Bahía Lapataia. Besides, you will be able to interpreter the existence of the Yámana (the aboriginals of this region) along the walking paths that run through the National Park.

In the afternoon you will take a beautiful boat trip on the famous Beagle Channel. During the navigation, you will be surrounded by the magnificent scenery of fjords, forests, and snow-capped mountains. While enjoying the excellent panoramic view you will sail through the Paso Chico, which is the beginning of the mythical Beagle Channel and pass by the fascinating Les Eclaireurs lighthouse. Nearby Sea Lions Island is located, where you will have the opportunity to see the sea lions from up close
Included
2 x Standard room, including breakfast, DBL
2 x Transfer dock Ushuaia – HTL Ushuaia roundtrip , Private transfer
2 x HD Beagle Channel (Isla Lobos), Regular excursions

Day 19 +20   Buenos aires

Welcome to Buenos Aires, the city of Tango, Maradona, and Evita Perón! Buenos Aires is also known as the Paris of South America. It is a city with more than 10 million inhabitants spread over 40 different neighborhoods, the so-called ´barrios´, which all have their proper character. From the 16th century, a big stream of immigrants came from Italy, France, and Spain and you can still find the atmosphere of these countries in the neighborhoods where the immigrants established themselves. In the neighborhood of La Boca for example you come upon the rich Italian culture of its inhabitants. In San Telmo, you can find the real Argentinean culture with tango dancing in the streets and many antique stores. Recoleta has a French feel, with elegant houses, nice restaurants, and a beautiful and famous cemetery. Palermo is the upcoming neighborhood with its many designer shops and grand green parks.
Included
2 x Transfer Airport Ushuaia – HTL Ushuaia  Regular transfer
2 x Transfer Pier Ushuaia – HTL Ushuaia , Private transfer
1 x Private Transfer National Airport AEP – City Center Hotel in Spanish, Based
2 x Standard room, including breakfast, DBL

Optional: Dinner & Tango Show incl. regular transfer in/out downtown, La Ventana
In the very heart of San Telmo, this historic restored tenement (known as conventillo) is a classic example of the culture of the old city of Buenos Aires. The premises of La Ventana take a trip to these old times. The interior, which preserves the building in its purest style, creates the ideal setting for a unique experience which includes 32 performers, two tango orchestras, an Argentine folk music group, dancers, and singers. Besides, there is a menu consisting of national and international cuisine and an exquisite selection of Argentine wines.

Day 21   Buenos aires
2 x Private Transfer City Center Hotel – International Airport EZE

Included:
* Meet & Assist.
* All services mentioned in above offer, except for optional services.

Excluded:
* Intercontinental flights.
* Domestic flights, unless otherwise mentioned.
* Departure taxes or reciprocity fees.
* Not specified meals, optional excursions, and tips.
* Entrance fees to National Parks, unless otherwise mentioned.
* Gasoline, parking costs, or other car expenses in case of car rental.

 Flights
Domestic flights can most probably be cheaper arranged via an Air pass of the destination. Please check your own flight/IATA contact. Flights stated in the proposal are example flights; therefore, flight times and prices are subject to change. Not before South América Planet has received the full payment of the booked flights on their account, the flights can be printed. Up until that moment flight prices, times and availability are subject to change.

General conditions 
– Travel itineraries are based on of availability of the locations by booking. Hotels/providers can still implement price changes; therefore, prices are subject to change in case no reservation and down payment is made.

Travel itineraries are excluding (National Park) entrance fees unless this is otherwise mentioned in the proposal.
– 24 hour per day accessible by emergencies. The emergency phone will be forwarded in the case for any reason the emergency phone is not instantly answered. In this case, we ask you for your patience, as the forwarding takes a few minutes.
– Drinks are not standard included in the meals.
– At arrival in Buenos Aires, the passenger obtains an information package with travel information, map of Buenos Aires, vouchers, and if applicable a route description and bus tickets.
– In case the passenger wants to make alterations to the travel itinerary while already being in South-America, any extra costs will have to be paid by the passenger himself.
– A good covering health & travel insurance is obligatory.