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Trekking Patagonia, Iguazu Falls and the Lake District

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PRIVATE TOUR - 15 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM £$ 9131

Private Tour Highlights

  • Embarking on the full-day trek from Chalten to Laguna de los Tres, a dazzling jade-hued lake framed by the razor-like peaks of Fitz Roy
  • Getting up close to the imposing Iguazu Falls on a boat ride upriver, taking in its awe-inspiring beauty
  • Lapping up views of Bariloche’s immaculate Nahuel Huapi Lake, its sapphire waters framed by emerald forest and jagged mountain peaks
  • Marveling at the intricate footwork of tango dancers at a prestigious show in Buenos Aires, performed by the most talented in the city
  • 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
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Tour Overview

Undergo trekking as you visit the Andes, Patagonia, and the Lake District. Walk through, boat under, get close to the impressive natural wonder of Iguazu Falls.  Experience tango and dine with Gauchos in Buenos Aires.  Visit the pristine mountains and lakes of Argentina’s Lake Region.  Explore the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier up close by trekking on it or boating next to it.  Finally visit the town of Chalten, a hiker’s paradise, and see the stunning Fitz Roy Mountains.

Buenos Aires has managed to preserve old traditions and charming corners. The fascinating atmosphere, the unique and diverse neighborhoods, the cordial people provides everyone a unique city adventure. Buenos Aires seems to bring the splendid countryside surrounding it into its cosmopolitan doorway. The Plaza de Mayo is the hub of activity in the city.  The nearby Avenida 9 de Julio is popularly known as the world’s widest avenue. Palermo houses the world’s most fashionable boutiques.

The Iguazu Falls is 3 miles long, the largest in the Americas.  The falls are surrounded by an amazing wildlife preserve in the middle of the jungle. The deep flowing waters of the river fall from a height of thirty feet through almost three hundred falls.

San Carlos de Bariloche has the volcanoes and lakes in all their splendor with the magnificent Andes towering behind them. In many ways it resembles European alpine resorts. From here we will take a cruise on the Nahuel Huapi and Frias Lake with amazing views of the lakes and mountains that make Bariloche a famous destination.

The magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier in Calafate is a true ice river 60kms long that drops down to Lake Argentina. It is one of only three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating. We will also explore the Lago Argentino and the Estancia Cristina to see the breathtaking Upsala Glacier, 30km wide and the largest in the Patagonia. You will see icebergs larger than your house. This adventure will be completed with an excursion to the spectacular mountain scenery, sub-Antartica glaciers and forests of Chalten. Spend your last day hiking the famous Mount Fitz Roy trails to the Laguna de los Tres and Tower Lagoon.

Inclusions
Prices include domestic airfare, hotel accommodation including daily continental breakfast, city tours in English including all entrance fees, all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling, box lunches and meals where specified. Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included.
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Package Price: From £$ 9131

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

Day
1

Flight to Buenos Aires

Take the overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Take the overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Day
2

Buenos Aires

Arrive in Buenos Aires, and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour of Buenos Aires, an impressive city that combines the atmosphere of an old 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, with 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). Also, tour is done on group basis and may involve wait times picking up other passengers at different hotels. It is recommended that this tour be done privately in order to avoid this, at an additional cost of $ 42 per person, based on two people ($ 84 based on one person).
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Fiesta Gaucha

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 abilities on horseback 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. Duration: 6 hours. Operates every day except Monday.

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 abilities on horseback 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. Duration: 6 hours. Operates every day except Monday.

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Buenos Aires & Tango Show

Day of leisure in Buenos Aires to explore on one’s own.
At night, see an unforgettable tango show performed by the best dancers and singers while enjoying a delicious meal at Esquina Carlos Gardel. This world-famous tango show features the glamour of the 1930s in a romantic and intimate setting. This is the perfect way to leave Buenos Aires, the city of tango. Three-course dinner and Argentinean wine included.

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 speak to one of our Travel Consultants 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 - Puerto Iguazu

Morning, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Puerto Iguazu. Reception at Puerto Iguazu airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure or choose from optional tours below. Afternoon optional tour to the Brazilian side of the falls (additional charge per person; visa is required for American and Canadian citizens).

Morning, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Puerto Iguazu. Reception at Puerto Iguazu airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure or choose from optional tours below. Afternoon optional tour to the Brazilian side of the falls (additional charge per person; visa is required for American and Canadian citizens).

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6

Iguazu National Park

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Morning guided tour to the Argentinean side of the waterfalls. Pick-up at the hotel and transfer to visitor center inside Iguazu National Park. To get from the visitor center to the beginning of upper path, lower path and Devil's Throat, board a little train that runs from the visitor center to the paths and between each one of them. One may also walk from the visitor center to upper and lower paths, but one cannot walk to Devil's Throat because it is located more than 4 kilometers from the visitor center.
Great Adventure: This tour combines a jungle trip with a boat trip to the falls. Trip starts in the jungle of the National Park in 4 by 4 trucks without roof for best visibility of the trees and to take good photos. Then, take a zodiac boat to the lower Iguazu River upstream to discover the falls little by little with a panoramic view of the Iguazu Falls. Be prepared to get wet under the falls! Afternoon return to the hotel.
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Puerto Iguazu – Bariloche

Transfer to the airport to take flight back to Buenos Aires and connect with the flight to Bariloche. Upon arrival in Bariloche airport, be transferred to the hotel. Afternoon free to enjoy Bariloche and its fabulous views of the Andes across the blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Bariloche and its surrounding area feature evergreen forests, snow-capped peaks, deep blue or transparent green lakes, spring flowers and alpine architecture.

Transfer to the airport to take flight back to Buenos Aires and connect with the flight to Bariloche. Upon arrival in Bariloche airport, be transferred to the hotel. Afternoon free to enjoy Bariloche and its fabulous views of the Andes across the blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Bariloche and its surrounding area feature evergreen forests, snow-capped peaks, deep blue or transparent green lakes, spring flowers and alpine architecture.

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8

Puerto Panuelo – Puerto Cantaros

Departure to Puerto Panuelo to embark and sail up to Puerto Cantaros at Lake Nahuel Huapi’s west extremity. Upon arrival, hike up to Cantaros Lake through a beautiful Valdivian forest, seeing the different Cantaros Cascade waterfalls. Then embark again to cross Blest Arm and descend at Puerto Blest, and have lunch and visit the National Park Interpretation Center. Then, take the excursion to the amazing Frias Lake. Return to Puerto Panuelo and transfer to the hotel.

Departure to Puerto Panuelo to embark and sail up to Puerto Cantaros at Lake Nahuel Huapi’s west extremity. Upon arrival, hike up to Cantaros Lake through a beautiful Valdivian forest, seeing the different Cantaros Cascade waterfalls. Then embark again to cross Blest Arm and descend at Puerto Blest, and have lunch and visit the National Park Interpretation Center. Then, take the excursion to the amazing Frias Lake. Return to Puerto Panuelo and transfer to the hotel.

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9

Puerto Panuelo – El Calafate

Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to El Calafate. Upon Arrival, transfer the hotel. In the afternoon, privately travel to the Glaciarium Museum. Here, enjoy a free drink of one’s choice at the Glaciobar. Transfer privately back to the hotel.

Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to El Calafate. Upon Arrival, transfer the hotel. In the afternoon, privately travel to the Glaciarium Museum. Here, enjoy a free drink of one’s choice at the Glaciobar. Transfer privately back to the hotel.

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10

Perito Moreno Glacier

A visit to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares is a must for any trip to Argentina and there is no doubt that the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most beautiful in the area. It originates at the Continental Ice field and descends through colossal mountains, to penetrate into the waters of Argentino Lake. This unique landscape is framed by the greenest of forests, and the most colorful flowers. This exclusive glacier excursion will allow one to devote all the time one wants to explore this incredible place. Leave El Calafate and after a 50-mile (80km) drive will arrive at the eastern side of Magallanes Peninsula, where there are excellent vantage points. Walk along the tracks, with many photo opportunities along the way, where one can clearly see huge ice blocks detach from the glacier and fall into the water, causing a tremendous sound and amazing waves. A truly magnificent sight.

Optional mini-trekking excursion for outdoor enthusiasts (at additional cost).
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Los Glaciers National Park

This Patagonian adventure begins with group pickup from the hotel in El Calafate. Relax on the (28 mile) journey to the port at Punta Bandera, where the three-hour boat cruise departs. Enjoy croissants and hot drinks served on board the comfortable boat while gliding among icebergs, past the stunning scenery of snow-covered peaks. Sail to the western front of the Upsala Glacier, then cruise along Cristina Channel to Estancia Christina. Disembark at the historic estancia, and learn the history of the sheep and cattle ranch on a visit to the museum and old shearing shed. After lunch, do an optional two-hour hike to the Los Perros waterfall, through beautiful forest offering amazing views of Caterina River and the estancia below. In the late afternoon, relax on the boat ride back to the port of Punta Bandera, arriving at around 7:30pm, then be dropped off at the hotel at El Calafate. ...read less

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Chalten

Be met at the hotel and transfer to Chalten by bus. Upon arrival in Chalten, transfer to the hosteria.

Be met at the hotel and transfer to Chalten by bus. Upon arrival in Chalten, transfer to the hosteria.

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13

Trek to Laguna de los Tres

At 8:30, a van will pick the traveler up at the hotel for an adventurous day hiking the famous Fitz Roy Mountain. The van will take the route to Lodge El Pilar (18 km), where one will start the hike. Taking the valley of Rio Blanco, see the first balcony to Piedras Blancas Glacier. From there, walk another 1.5 hours until reaching Rio Blanco Campsite, then it's another hour up the trail reaching Laguna de los Tres. From the lake, there are even better panoramic views of Cerro Fitz Roy. Also see Laguna Sucia and Lago Viedma in the distance. After lunch (own account) start the return to El Chalten taking the trail to Laguna Capri. ...read less

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Chalten - Calafate

Be met at the hotel and transfer back to Calafate by bus. Upon arrival in Calafate, transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Be met at the hotel and transfer back to Calafate by bus. Upon arrival in Calafate, transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

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Calafate – Buenos Aires

Transfer to airport to take the flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival into Buenos Aires, you will be met and transferred across town to the international airport where you will check in your flight back home.

Transfer to airport to take the flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival into Buenos Aires, you will be met and transferred across town to the international airport where you will check in your flight back home.

Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Iguazu Falls, Misiones Province, Argentina

Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina

El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Fitz Roy, Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Places You'll See

  • 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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    Puerto Iguazu

    Just a short distance away from the Iguazu Falls, the beautiful city of Puerto Iguazu is full of wonderful sites and attractions. View the Museum of Images of the Jungle, a beautiful collection of woodcarvings. Look around at Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay all at the same time, at the Three Frontiers Landmark where the three countries meet.

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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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    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.

Hotel Options

4 Star Properties

Buenos Aires : Grand Brizo Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires : Pulitzer Hotel

Iguazu : Mercure

Iguazu : El Pueblito

Bariloche : Design Suites Bariloche

Bariloche : Lirolay Suites

Calafate : Esplendor El Calafate Hotel

Calafate : Mirador del Lago

5 Star Properties

Buenos Aires : Sofitel Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires : Hotel Madero

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Loi Suites Iguazu

Puerto Iguazu (Argentina Side) : Iguazu Grand Resort Spa & Casino

Bariloche : Alma del Lago

Bariloche : Charming Luxury Lodge

Calafate : Xelena Hotel & Suites

Luxury Properties

Buenos Aires : Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires : Four Seasons Buenos Aires

Iguazu : Awasi Iguazu

Iguazu : Gran Meliá Iguazú

Bariloche : Llao Llao

Bariloche : Villa Beluno

Calafate : Eolo Lodge

Testimonials

Sue

Traveled March, 2008

We really enjoyed all the hotels and the tours you recommended!

Thanks for checking in. We had an excellent time in Chile and Argentina. Everything worked out perfectly. It was very comforting to have someone meet us in each city and facilitate our tours, while allowing us plenty of time on our own. All of the transfers and pick-ups were perfectly on time and were with very kind and helpful guides and drivers. Our only problem was in Chicago on our way home when our flight was cancelled, but there was really nothing anyone could do at that point. Otherwise everything was great! We really enjoyed all the hotels and the tours you recommended and look forward to working with you again in the future. Thanks again!

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Aliki from Greece

Traveled December, 2007

I had a fantastic time

Here is my feedback and my overall impressions of the trip. I had a fantastic time! Everything was very well planned (that includes excursions, transfers, accommodation, and reservations), I enjoyed the right amount of assistance and privacy at the same time. The tango show was amazing and thanks for suggesting it; the Perito Moreno glacier was impressive; Tierra del Fuego Park beautiful- half day tour was exactly what we wanted. In Mendoza, wine tour was interesting and the wineries were beautiful and very different from each other (good to have variety). The Aconcagua excursion was worthy. Although 2-3 h drive to get there, the scenery is beautiful with lots of fresh air.

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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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