Private Tour Highlights
- Lapping up views of Bariloche’s immaculate Nahuel Huapi Lake, its sapphire waters framed by emerald forest and jagged mountain peaks.
- Cruising along the Beagle Channel in the extreme south, feeling like one of the original explorers who made the daring journey into Antarctica.
- Reaching hidden corners along the shores of the impressive Lake Fagnano in a 4x4, enjoying breathtaking views.
- Glimpsing the Argentine gaucho culture in the Pampas with a folklore and gaucho show along with a traditional asado; a delicious barbecue meal.
- Standing before the head-scratching Perito Moreno Glacier, a heaving mass of ice whose surface area exceeds that of the entire city of Buenos Aires.
Tour Overview
This Yampu tour will guide you through Argentina to the three most important destinations and national parks in its Patagonia region: Tierra del Fuego and its capital, Ushuaia; Calafate, on the southern border of Lake Argentino and the Estancia Cristina and Glaciers National Park; and Bariloche situated in the foothills of the Andes, a great location for scenic hiking. You will also spend four wonderful days in Buenos Aires, the cultural heart of Argentina.
This trip can be customized to fit your individual travel dates and any specific requests you may have. Your travel consultant will prepare a customized itinerary for you. We offer a choice of 3, 4, 5-star and deluxe hotels.
Inclusions
Package Price: From £$ 10265
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Flight to Buenos Aires
Take the overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Take the overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Buenos Aires
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Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour of Buenos Aires, an impressive city that combines the atmosphere of a former European town with the features of a Latin American capital. In this tour, acquire a deep understanding of its characteristics, its history, its architecture, its culture and its best stories. Visit the center of the city, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero and Palermo, and stops in Plaza de Mayo, Caminito and La Recoleta.
Note: Check-in is normally after 2 pm. Early check-in may be granted subject to availability (not confirmed).
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Gaucho Show
Full-day excursion to an estancia for a typical barbeque lunch and a folklore/gaucho show. Here, learn about the customs of the Argentinean gauchos, and their horseback abilities that will leave the audience breathless. The meat will be cooked a lo gaucho outdoors on the barbeque. Lunch and drinks included. Afternoon return to Buenos Aires.
Full-day excursion to an estancia for a typical barbeque lunch and a folklore/gaucho show. Here, learn about the customs of the Argentinean gauchos, and their horseback abilities that will leave the audience breathless. The meat will be cooked a lo gaucho outdoors on the barbeque. Lunch and drinks included. Afternoon return to Buenos Aires.
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Day of leisure in Buenos Aires to explore on one’s own. Optional excursions available at additional cost: day trip to Colonia Uruguay by fast ferry; biking adventure around the city, or a culinary focused tour.
Tonight, enjoy an evening of Tango. See an unforgettable tango show performed by the best dancers and singers in Buenos Aires, while enjoying a delicious meal with Argentinean wine. After the show return to the hotel.
Note: There are several venues in the city, each offering something unique. Yampu includes the El Querandi or Esquina Carlos Gardel in the 3 and 4 star option with shared transfers, and the Rojo Tango or Gala Tango for the 5 star and deluxe options with private transfers. Estimated pick up time from the hotel is between 7:30 and 8:30 pm; dinner is served between 8:30 pm and 10:15 and tango show starts around 10:15 pm until 11:30 pm. Please see below for detailed information on each venue and discuss with a Yampu travel consultant if there is a specific preference.
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Buenos Aires - Ushuaia
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Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Ushuaia. Upon arrival in Ushuaia, South America's most southern city, be greeted for airport reception and transferred to the hotel.
Today, be met at the hotel and transferred to the pier for a navigation of the Beagle Channel with English speaking guide. Departing from the pier, one will be able to see Ushuaia's most important buildings including the Maritime Museum and the End-of-the-World Museum. One will also be able to enjoy the surrounding landscape, a combination of sea and mountains including Mount Olivia, Cinco Hermanos, the Estancia Fique, Estancia Tunel, the Escarpados range and the Encajonado River. Then, sail to the middle of the Beagle Channel, arriving at Les Eclaireurs lighthouse. From here, sail to Sea Lion Island, home to a large population of seals and other sea mammals. After observing the mammals on Sea Lion Island, travel toward De los Pajaros Island (Bird Island) where one will be able to observe over 20 different species of sea birds. Finally, pass through Paso Chico on the return to Ushuaia.
Note: From October to March the Beagle Navigation can include a visit to the Magellan Penguin colony. Pier tax is not included and must be paid upon arrival, Yampu cannot pay this upfront. Please ask a Yampu Travel Consultant for details.
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Lake Fagnano Off-Road Excursion
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This morning, depart in a 4WD vehicle from the hotel and travel towards the lake region. Begin the drive towards Paso Garibaldi, an area with a great view of the lakes. From here, cross the Andean Cordillera reaching isolated Lake Fagnano. Once at the lake, take a short hike around the pristine and remote surroundings before enjoying lunch by the lake (included).
After, continue onward to Lake Escondido, a lake smaller than Fagnano but with different scenery due to the thick forest surroundings. Canoe around Lake Escondido soaking in the tranquil scenery before returning to Ushuaia in the late afternoon.
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Tierra del Fuego National Park - Calafate
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Morning departure to Tierra del Fuego National Park, located only 12 kilometers (7 miles) from the city. It preserves typical species of the Andean-Patagonic Forest, such as fire bushes, beech trees, nires, box-leafed barberries and flowers, spread in an area of 63,000 hectares. Before entering the National Park, board the Train to the End of the World and enjoy an unforgettable trip along the original embankment where the old prisoners’ train ran until 1947 for their expeditions into the National Park in search of wood for heating. The highlight of the park is Lapataia Bay, the southernmost tip of the continent, with a wonderful view of the Beagle Channel. Here, the old inhabitants of the area have left their testimony in the “concheros,” incredible archeological deposits. Afternoon transfer to the airport to take the flight to Calafate. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. ...read less
Perito Moreno Glacier
Overland trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s largest active continental glaciers, declared Universal Mankind’s Heritage Site by UNESCO, because of its breathtaking beauty and its unusual behavior. A boat excursion to the face of the glacier is included to get an up-close and personal perspective of this immense gift from Mother Nature.
Optional mini-trekking excursion for outdoor enthusiasts (additional cost per person).
Overland trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s largest active continental glaciers, declared Universal Mankind’s Heritage Site by UNESCO, because of its breathtaking beauty and its unusual behavior. A boat excursion to the face of the glacier is included to get an up-close and personal perspective of this immense gift from Mother Nature.
Optional mini-trekking excursion for outdoor enthusiasts (additional cost per person).
Los Glaciers National Park
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Depart from the hotel to Puerto Bandera, 50 kilometers (31 miles) away from El Calafate, to enjoy a full-day lake excursion to Upsala Glacier and Estancia Cristina. Board a modern and comfortable boat to sail among hundreds of icebergs on Lago Argentino as it approaches the breathtaking view of Upsala Glacier’s towering western front, the largest glacier in Los Glaciers National Park. From here, continue sailing through Cristina Canal to disembark at the Estancia Cristina. There will be six hours to enjoy the many activities at Estancia Cristina, including a guided walk to the Caterina River and Chapel. Lunch will be served in the dining hall at the Estancia.
After this excursion, return to the Estancia farm house and depart at 5:30pm and arrive back at Puerto Bandera at approximately 7:00pm. Return to Calafate and transfer to the hotel. Lunch included.
Optional: One can ride in an all-terrain vehicle or enjoy a trekking excursion filled with marine fossils (at additional cost, must be booked in advance).
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Calafate – Bariloche
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bariloche. Upon arrival in Bariloche airport, be transferred to the hotel. Evening free to enjoy Bariloche and its fabulous views of the Andes across the blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Bariloche and its surrounding area are evergreen forests, snow-capped peaks, deep blue or transparent green lakes, spring flowers and alpine architecture.
Note: In certain months, flights do not operate every day. Please check with a Yampu travel advisor.
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bariloche. Upon arrival in Bariloche airport, be transferred to the hotel. Evening free to enjoy Bariloche and its fabulous views of the Andes across the blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Bariloche and its surrounding area are evergreen forests, snow-capped peaks, deep blue or transparent green lakes, spring flowers and alpine architecture.
Note: In certain months, flights do not operate every day. Please check with a Yampu travel advisor.
Puerto Cantaros, National Park Interpretation Center
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Departure to Puerto Panuelo to embark and sail up to Puerto Cantaros at Lake Nahuel Huapi’s west extreme. Upon arrival, hike up to Cantaros Lake, walking through a beautiful Valdivian forest, seeing the different Cantaros Cascade waterfalls. Then embark again to cross Blest Arm and descend at Puerto Blest, to stop for lunch (not included) and visit the National Park Interpretation Center. (Optional excursion to the Frias Lake (entrance fee to be paid locally) Return to Puerto Panuelo and transfer to the hotel.
Note: Entrance fee for the National Park and port tax must be paid locally in person on this day. Yampu cannot prepay this fee.
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Bariloche – Buenos Aires – Home
In the morning, take a tour of Bariloche. Visit the Virgin of the Snow, the ski lift Campanario, Lake El Trebol, the Panoramic Point, Lopez Bay and the Llao Llao Peninsula. On the way back, visit Cerro Otto (Otto Mountain). Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer to the international airport for connecting flight back home.
In the morning, take a tour of Bariloche. Visit the Virgin of the Snow, the ski lift Campanario, Lake El Trebol, the Panoramic Point, Lopez Bay and the Llao Llao Peninsula. On the way back, visit Cerro Otto (Otto Mountain). Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer to the international airport for connecting flight back home.
Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
Places You'll See
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Buenos Aires
One of South America’s most stunning cities, Buenos Aires will charm and delight anyone who walks its dazzling streets. Enjoy watching a tango show or visiting the many shopping centers such as Alto Palermo, or Paseo Alcorta. Buenos Aires is also home to several music festivals such as Quilmes Rock, Creamfields BA, and the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival.
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Ushuaia
Regarded as the southernmost city of the world, Ushuaia has a lot of things to see. Take the End of the World Train to the Tierra del Fuego National Park for hiking on their well-marked trails. Sail around the Beagle Channel view gorgeous views of the mountains, as well as sea lions and penguins. Or visit the Presidio, the museum of the historical military prison of Ushuaia.
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Calafate
Named after the flowering bush common to the area, El Calafate provides a serene place to stay, away from the rush of the city. Listen to the sounds of cracking ice from the nearby glacier viewing platforms. Enjoy the numerous camping sites during the summer, and catch glimpses of the local wildlife. At night, enjoy the unpolluted, starlit sky.
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Bariloche
Located in the foothills of the Andes, Bariloche has a wide range of sites and activities. Hit the slopes at Cerro Catedral for a day of skiing, or visit in the summer for sun-bathing on the beautiful beaches of Playa Bonita or Villa Tacul. Take a refreshing dip in the cold waters, chilled by the surrounding melting snow.
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Louise
Traveled March, 2014
I will recommend your service to any friend who plans to visit south-america!
My daughter and I were very pleased with your planning especially your choice of hotels! The hotels (especially Babel Hotel in Buenos Aires) were friendly, charming and were in great locations. The local guides all turned up on time. I am most grateful for your detailed explanation and speedy response every time I wrote to you. I will recommend your service to any friend who plans to visit south-america!
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Ginny
Traveled March, 2014
I would happily recommend you and Yampu
I would happily recommend you and Yampu, and would be glad to use your services again in the future!
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Loli, UK client
Traveled February, 2008
We did have a brilliant trip!
We did have a brilliant trip! Practically everything went according to plan and we were very happy with the itinerary, the hotels, the city tours and the other trips you booked for us in advance. The guides were all very good and some of them exceptionally good. We particularly enjoyed having someone to collect us from the airport and take us to our hotel and back again in unfamiliar cities. This is something we had never done before but it is definitely a very good idea and takes away most of the stress of travelling so much in such a short time.John wants to visit Machu Pichu next and we will definitely get in touch with you when the time comes. With many thanks and good wishes,
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