April 12-19, 2023
The best of Argentina. From Patagonia to Buenos Aires
Duration
16 days
Airports
Arrival & Departure: Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport
Transportation
Car, airplane
Travel through Argentina, from Patagonia and the Iguazú Falls. Due to its vast length, we are going to travel from place to place by plane. We are going to know the most spectacular areas of the country. Peninsula Valdés, brings together unique species such as the Southern right whale, several species of birds, dolphins, killer whales, sea elephants, sea lions, Magellanic penguins.
Tierra del Fuego contains on a single island different ecosystems, which typify all of Patagonia: South Atlantic Coast, steppe, Andes surrounded by glaciers, snow, lakes and forests. In the legendary Beagle Channel you can navigate to observe its abundant wildlife: sea lions, penguins, cormorants, etc. This area is also the gateway to the spectacular White Continent, Antarctica.
One of the most magnificent sceneries in the Western Hemisphere is the Calafate region. Numerous glacial lakes reflect the magnificence of the snow-capped summits. Glaciers, such as the famous Perito Moreno, are surrounded by this spectacular vegetation. You may go hiking, horseback riding, and spend the night at rural ranches on the banks of turquoise-colored lakes in these places.
The Iguazú Falls are one of the world’s most magnificent and colossal waterfalls. 275 waterfalls cascade their waters from incredible heights across a nearly 3-kilometer front organized in an amphitheater. Surrounded by an exuberant subtropical jungle that is home to over 2000 plant species, 400 bird species, and many other animal species typical of these forests.
Buenos Aires, Argentina’s busy metropolis, will be our final destination on our journey. Combining its colonial history with neoclassical buildings, interesting restaurants for incredible gastronomical experiences, grab a “mate” (Argentina’s traditional drink) and get lost on its cobblestone streets, and who knows, you may wind up learning authentic Argentinian tango by local dancers.
This trip to Argentina will be an exceptional experience, introducing you to the incredible lifestyle and scenery that will fascinate you. Our bespoke itinerary is meticulously crafted to provide you with a genuine experience that you will love and remember for the rest of your life.
Are you ready to join us?
Highlights of our trip to Argentina
- Visit the contrasts, Peninsula Valdés, Tierra del Fuego, the zone of Calafate and the Iguazú Falls
- Visit Pingüinera El Pedral, where we can observe amazing wildlife and get an authentic experience of Atlantic Patagonia through the eyes of the pioneers who settled the area in the past century
- Discovering Patagonia, of imposing grandeur, provides a variety of unique natural settings in the globe, like the Patagonian Ice, the majestic Fitz Roy massifs, the Perito Moreno and Upsala Glaciers, among others
- Knowing Patagonia’s far south means witnessing Planet Earth as it was around 10,000 years ago, at the conclusion of the last Ice Age; as if time had stopped
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- ITINERARY
Your stops
DAY
Athens - Buenos Aires
DAY
Buenos Aires - Trelew
DAY
Peninsula Valdés
DAY
Pingüinera de El Pedral
DAY
Trelew - Ushuaia
DAY
Ushuaia - Parque Nacional del Fin del Mundo
DAY
Ushuaia - Lagos Fagnano & Escondido
DAY
Ushuaia - Calafate
DAY
Calafate - Estancia Cristina & Glacier Upsala
DAY
Calafate - Glacier Perito Moreno & Trekking El Hielo
DAY
Calafate - Buenos Aires - Iguazu
DAY
Iguazu - Argentine Waterfalls
DAY
Iguazu - Buenos Aires
DAY
Buenos Aires
DAY
Buenos Aires - Athens
DAY
Athens
DAY 1
Athens - Buenos Aires
Departure from Athens and subsequent connection to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: Buenos Aires


DAY 2
Buenos Aires - Trelew
Transfer to the airport in order to catch a flight to Trelew. Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: Puerto Madryn
DAY 3
Península Valdés
Day trip to Peninsula Valdés for whale watching. You will navigate the Argentine Sea in a Zodiac-rigid boat to see the whales’ dance up close. In a unique natural setting, you may also view colonies of sea lions, penguins, elephants, and seagulls.
Accommodation: Puerto Madryn


DAY 4
Pingüinera De El Pedral
Day trip to the El Pedral Penguin Colony, an authentic experience with the Magellanic Penguins, here you will be able to meet the Punta Ninfas lighthouse, discover the gastronomy of Patagonia tasting an excellent Patagonian lamb roasted and admire the vast expanses of the Patagonian landscape over the sea.
Accommodation: Puerto Madryn
DAY 5
Península Valdés
Transfer to Trelew International Airport. Flight to Ushuaia. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: Ushuaia


DAY 6
Tierra del Fuego National Park on 4x4 & Martillo Island
After a nice breakfast, we will depart for the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Nature and serenity… Our treks take us through the park’s principal and most essential paths. After hiking for half a day we will be rewarded with a remarkable and one-of-a-kind view of the Fuegian ecology. Our guides will share their knowledge and enthusiasm for these locations, ensuring that you have an outstanding experience. Some of the areas we will visit in the world’s southernmost park include Lapataia Bay, Roca Lake, and Ensenada Bay.
In the afternoon safari to the Martillo Island Penguin Colony. Visit the classic Harberton Ranch, cross the canal in semi-rigid boats, and disembark on Martillo Island to enjoy a unique stroll among the animals that reside there: Gentoo Penguins, Albatross, Skua Petrels, Cormorants, Jotes, South American Terns, and other birds.
Then, at the world’s southernmost port, you’ll board modern and comfortable mini buses for an unforgettable ride to Martillo Island. You will see the beautiful and colorful landscapes, typical of the region along National Route No. 3 and Ruta Provincial J on your way to the legendary Harberton Ranch, which was the first on Tierra del Fuego, founded in 1886 by the Anglican missionary Thomas Bridges and located 90 kilometers from Ushuaia on the shores of the Beagle Channel. Its harbor is the nearest to Martillo Island, from where we will cross the Beagle Channel on our way to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with Papuan and Magellanic penguins.
Accommodation: Ushuaia
DAY 7
Ushuaia - Fagnano & Escondido Lake
This morning, after breakfast we will head north on National Route 3, passing through the Andes Mountains and the Carbajal and Tierra Mayor valleys to reach the Garibaldi Pass, where we can make a short stop for photos. There will be a journey through tracks of different difficulties until reaching the shore of Lake Fagnano. Once in the refuge, you may take a short walk around the grounds while the guides prepare lunch. After lunch, we will make a short stop at Escondido Lake to wander along its banks and enjoy some coffee or traditional mate. Continuing on the historic Route 3, we arrive at Ushuaia in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Ushuaia


DAY 8
Ushuaia - Calafate
Transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Calafate.Arrival at the airport and transfer to the Hotel.
Accommodation: Calafate
DAY 9
Estancia Cristina & Upsala Glacier
This morning will be an early start, but it will be well worth it! We’ll arrive in Puerto Bandera and board a boat to Estancia Cristina. After the navigation (1 hour and 45 minutes) to the south wall of the Upsala Glacier, which is accessed by navigating between icebergs, navigating the Cristina Channel and arriving at the Estancia of the same name.
Estancia Cristina was a part of Patagonian history as it played an important role in the formation of history and the expeditions of famous explorers and scientists and now stands out for its untouched beauty
After disembarking, you will visit the Costumbrista de la Estancia museum (old Shearing Shed).
The 4×4 journey begins with a 9.5-kilometer ascent up a mountain road to amazing panoramic views of the eastern flank of the Upsala Glacier, Lago Guillermo, Southern Patagonian Ice, and the Andes Mountains. Following that, we will explore the area on a 30-minute easy trek.
Accommodation: Calafate


DAY 10
Perito Moreno Glacier & Ice Walk (Minitrekking)
After a lavish breakfast, we will head for Los Glaciares National Park. Once in the park, we will board a boat from the dock in the “Bajo de las Sombras” bay to traverse the Brazo Rico. After around 20 minutes of sailing, you will arrive at the lake’s southwestern side, where our mountain guides will be waiting.
After disembarking, we will be taken to the refuge, where the guides assemble groups of ten people apiece. After there, a 20-minute walk along the lake’s edge to the Glacier begins. Upon reaching the edge of the ice, the guides place the crampons and give the safety and handling instructions on the ice in order to start the two-hour walk on the ice.
The hike is moderate. The ice on which you walk is uneven, yet it is firm and safe. At the end of the tour, we will return to the refuge via the exuberant Magellanic forest and embark on another crossing of the lake. There will be time to unwind and gaze at the glacier wall.
After returning to the dock, we proceed to the walkways created in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier, from where you can get a magnificent view of the Glacier from various perspectives. It is an excellent opportunity to see and shoot enormous landslides of immense blocks of ice that make a loud noise when they fall.
Accommodation: Calafate
DAY 11
Calafate - Buenos Aires - Iguazú
Transfer to the airport at the indicated time. Flight to Iguazú Falls (via Buenos Aires). Return to the hotel.
Accommodation: Iguazú


DAY 12
Iguazú - Argentina Waterfalls
Full-day excursion to Iguazú National Park. During this tour, we will visit the Argentine waterfalls, a magnificent backdrop for one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders. We propose an optional activity that begins with a maritime excursion in zodiac boats and continues in vehicles into the tropical rainforest.
Accommodation: Iguazú
DAY 13
Iguazú - Buenos Aires
In the morning you will visit the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls. Join the Iguazú National Park tour, where you will be treated to a breathtaking panoramic view of the waterfalls.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires at the specified time. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: Buenos Aires


DAY 14
Buenos Aires
A day tour in a tourist bus across Buenos Aires to learn about the architecture and gorgeous parks of this metropolis that blends the traditional and the modern. La Boca, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, and Palermo are the most representative neighborhoods to visit. A dinner-tango show in the evening will be the ideal opportunity to appreciate the tango in all its glory.
Accommodation: Buenos Aires
DAY 15
Buenos Aires - Athens
Transportation to the airport to board your return flight.
Night on board.


DAY 16
Athens
Arrival at Athens International Airport and transfer to your place of origin.