7 Days / 6 Nights
Glaciers National Park, Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls
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.
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.
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.