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18-Day Complete Patagonia and Falls

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Trip Overview

Embark on an extraordinary journey to explore the Argentinian Patagonia combined with a trip to the stunning Iguazu Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Your adventure will begin in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina and the cradle of the Tango. After a vibrant introduction to the country, you'll continue to Puerto Madryn, one of the cities whose main attraction is the wildlife - get ready to see some penguins!

You'll then travel towards Ushuaia, known as the city of the end of the world and gateway to Antarctica. As your adventure continues, you'll arrive in El Calafate, home to the mighty of the Perito Moreno Glacier where you'll spend a day exploring.

Finally, before heading to Iguazu Falls to explore both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides, you'll spend some time in the city of Bariloche, known as the centre of the Argentine Lakes.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Buenos Aires!

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Welcome to Buenos Aires!

Today, you'll arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After checking into your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish exploring the city.

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    Loi Suites Esmeralda3 star

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    Buenos AiresOptional Activity

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    Private Driver from Buenos Aires Airport to Meliá Buenos Aires

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    Buenos Aires

Day 2

Buenos Aires City Tour

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Buenos Aires City Tour

Today, you'll explore the city of Buenos Aires. You'll start with the symbol of our city: the Obelisk. You'll visit different squares such as Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martín, and Plaza Congreso, and avenues like Corrientes and Mayo, 9 de Julio. Tap into the history of the city in neighbourhoods like La Boca, San Telmo, Montserrat, and of course, the football stadium before cooling down in the local parks. In the evening, you'll be free to explore the city on your own.

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    Loi Suites Esmeralda3 star

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    Buenos Aires City Tour

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    Buenos Aires

Day 3

Fly from Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn

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Fly from Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn

This morning, you'll check out of your Buenos Aires hotel and be driven to the airport. from here, you'll catch a two-hour flight to Puerto Madryn. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel on the beach. After checking in, you'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore the area and relax after your day of travelling.

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    Solar de la Costa3 star

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    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires Airport

    Plane from Buenos Aires Airport to Airport Puerto MadrynRequest to Book

    Private Driver from Airport Puerto Madryn to Solar de la Costa

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    Buenos Aires

    Puerto Madryn

Day 4

Day Trip to Punta Tombo to See the Penguins

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Day Trip to Punta Tombo to See the Penguins

This morning, 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, as well as learning about their habitat and way of life. Your tour guide will accompany you during the long walk that takes two hours and he will tell you all about the life of the penguins, whilst you discover details about Patagonia.

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    Solar de la Costa3 star

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    Day Trip to Punta Tombo to See the Penguins

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    Breakfast

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    Puerto Madryn

    Chubut Province

Day 5

Valdes Peninsula Day Trip with Whale Watching

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Valdes Peninsula Day Trip with Whale Watching

Today, you will visit a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, which for its unique characteristics homes a variety of marine and terrestrial fauna hardly ever seen at the same place. Your guide will pick you up very early to begin getting to know the natural reserves and the most prominent touristic points of the Valdes Peninsula protected area. As well as lots of terrestrial fauna, you'll also have the chance to spot whales. Your guides are expert interpreters of Patagonian nature.

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    Solar de la Costa3 star

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    Valdes Peninsula Day Trip with Whale Watching

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    Puerto Madryn

    Chubut Province

Day 6

Fly from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia

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Fly from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia

Today, after breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia, the gateway to the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver who will transfer you to the hotel. After a long day of travelling, you'll be ready to check-in and relax for the evening before heading out to explore the region tomorrow.

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    Patagonia Jarke3 star

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    Private Driver from Solar de la Costa to Airport Puerto Madryn

    Plane from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia AirportRequest to Book

    Private Driver from Ushuaia Airport to Patagonia Jarke

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    Puerto Madryn

    Ushuaia

Day 7

Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour & Sailing the Beagle Channel

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Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour & Sailing the Beagle Channel

Today, you'll explore the Tierra del Fuego National Park, sail the Beagle Channel and explore many other beautiful landscapes filled with wonderful flora and fauna. The topography of the park is extremely varied, everything is a series of craggy mountains, rivers, valleys and lakes, resulting in varied landscapes from the picturesque and lively stream to the mass of towering mountains, or the extraordinary spectacle of the majestic Beagle Channel.

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    Patagonia Jarke3 star

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    Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour

    Sailing the Beagle Channel

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    Ushuaia

    Tierra del Fuego Province

Day 8

A Free Day to Explore Ushuaia

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A Free Day to Explore Ushuaia

Sunday, you'll have the day free to explore the "end of the world". Situated on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago on the southernmost tip of the South American continent, you'll find the resort town of Ushuaia. Spread across the slope of a steep hill surrounded by mountains and hugged by the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia is known as the gateway. Because of this, Ushuaia buzzes with activities including hiking, sailing, skiing, kayaking and for the extra adventurous, scuba diving.

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    Patagonia Jarke3 star

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    UshuaiaOptional Activity

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    Ushuaia

Day 9

Fly from Ushuaia to El Calafate

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Fly from Ushuaia to El Calafate

Today will be another reasonably long day of travelling as you head to the airport in the morning to fly from Ushuaia to El Calafate, the gateway to the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and stunning glacial lakes. You'll be transferred from the airport to your hotel where you'll check-in and relax for the evening ahead of more adventures in the morning.

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    Michelangelo Hotel Calafate3 star

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    Private Driver from Patagonia Jarke to Ushuaia Airport

    Plane from Ushuaia Airport to El Calafate AirportRequest to Book

    Private Driver from El Calafate Airport to Michelangelo Hotel Calafate

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    Ushuaia

    El Calafate

Day 10

Perito Moreno Glacier by Nautic Safari

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Perito Moreno Glacier by Nautic Safari

Travel the distance separating El Calafate and Perito Moreno glacier. During the trip, you'll see beautiful places in the Andean foothills, along the south bank of Lake Argentino. After crossing the river Centinela and Mitre, you'll enter the Los Glaciares National Park. You'll start to see icebergs floating on the water until we finally appreciate the full extent of this natural wonder! You can explore the glacier via the walkways.

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    Michelangelo Hotel Calafate3 star

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    Perito Moreno Glacier with Nautical Safari

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    El Calafate

    Santa Cruz Province

Day 11

A Day to Explore El Calafate

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A Day to Explore El Calafate

As the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park nestled on the shores of the scenic Lago Argentino, El Calafate is considered Argentina's capital of glaciers. A day in El Calafate is ideal for those looking for a rest day with a view, the hue of Lago Argentino creates a mesmerising backdrop for your moments enjoying rural Argentine life, drinking mate, eating local snacks and watching the world go by.

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    Michelangelo Hotel Calafate3 star

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    El CalafateOptional Activity

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    El Calafate

Day 12

Fly from El Calafate to Bariloche

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Fly from El Calafate to Bariloche

Today, you'll be picked up from your hotel by your driver and transferred to the airport. You'll then catch a flight to Bariloche. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to your accommodation in the city. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to spend as you wish.

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    Hotel Carlos V Patagonia Bariloche3 star

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    Private Driver from El Calafate to El Calafate Airport

    Plane from El Calafate Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche AirportRequest to Book

    Private Driver from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport to Hotel Carlos V Patagonia Bariloche.

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    El Calafate

    San Carlos de Bariloche

Day 13

Small Circuit Scenic Tour with Campanario Hill & Tour to Victoria Island

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Small Circuit Scenic Tour with Campanario Hill & Tour to Victoria Island

Circuito Chico is a scenic tour on which you can enjoy good food as well as beautiful views. The scenic drive takes you to several natural lookouts, such as López Bay and Punto Panorámico. Cerro Campanario, a hill standing in the centre of the landscape, will carry you up to the most beautiful view in the area. You'll enjoy tasty specialities at several tea houses and restaurants along the way. In the afternoon, you'll head out on another tour to explore Victoria Island and Arrayanes Wood.

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    Hotel Carlos V Patagonia Bariloche3 star

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    Small Circuit Scenic Tour with Campanario Hill

    Sail to Victoria Island

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    San Carlos de Bariloche

    Neuquen

Day 14

A Day to Explore San Carlos de Bariloche

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A Day to Explore San Carlos de Bariloche

Reminiscent of a Swiss alpine town, San Carlos de Bariloche (or Bariloche, as it's commonly known) sits in Argentina's Patagonia region of Rio Negra. Bordering a large Andean glacial lake, Nahuel Huapi, and surrounded by towering snow-covered mountains and thousand-year-old forests, Bariloche has come to be known as one of the most beautiful destinations in Argentina. During your free time, you can taste some of its famous chocolate and enjoy any one of its numerous outdoor activities on offer.

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    Hotel Carlos V Patagonia Bariloche3 star

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    San Carlos de BarilocheOptional Activity

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    San Carlos de Bariloche

Day 15

Fly from Bariloche to Iguazu Falls

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Fly from Bariloche to Iguazu Falls

Today is another travelling day as you say goodbye to Bariloche and transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver who will transfer you to your hotel. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the evening to spend as you wish, relaxing after a long journey before your waterfall adventures begin tomorrow.

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    Jardin de Iguazu3 star

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    Private Driver from Hotel Carlos V Patagonia Bariloche. to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport

    Plane from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport to Cataratas International AirportRequest to Book

    Private Driver from Cataratas International Airport to Jardin de Iguazu

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    San Carlos de Bariloche

    Puerto Iguazú

Day 16

Iguazu Falls: the Argentine Side

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Iguazu Falls: the Argentine Side

One of the most amazing experiences in the world, today you'll witness more than 200 waterfalls that have been here for millions of years. The tour starts early in the morning with a long walk, observing the vast fauna and flora of the region, including birds, butterflies, mammals, and plants that make up the natural environment surrounding the waterfalls. You'll reach several viewpoints look over the mighty roar of Iguazu both above and below the gorge.

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    Jardin de Iguazu3 star

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    Iguazu Falls: Argentina Side

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    Puerto Iguazú

    Misiones Province

Day 17

Visit the Brazillian Side of Iguazu Falls & Fly Back to Buenos Aires

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Visit the Brazillian Side of Iguazu Falls & Fly Back to Buenos Aires

Today, you will visit the Brazillian side of Iguazu Falls in Foz do Iguazu National Park. The tour follows is a circuit of walkways 950 metres long that clings to the cliffs of the Iguassu River, offering a panoramic view of the impressive falls. The route highlight is when you get to the Mirador de La Garganta del Diablo, the Devil's Throat, where the rumble of the falls vibrates through you. In the afternoon, you'll head to the airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires.

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    Loi Suites Esmeralda3 star

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    Iguazu Falls: Brazilian Side

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    Private Driver from Iguazu Falls to Cataratas International Airport

    Plane from Cataratas International Airport to Buenos Aires AirportRequest to Book

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires Airport to Loi Suites Esmeralda

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    Puerto Iguazú

    State of Paraná

    Buenos Aires

Day 18

Departure from Buenos Aires

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Departure from Buenos Aires

This morning, your driver will be at your hotel to take you to the airport in time for your flight.

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    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery

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    Buenos Aires

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What’s included?

  • 17 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 17 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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