Argentina: Patagonia-Iguazú-Buenos Aires
You want Discover unique landscapes and experience the largest waterfall on earth?
Then enjoy a varied round trip through an extraordinary country shaped by the Andes: Argentina
You discover the world famous Perito Moreno Glacier in South Patagonia and hear the roaring and greatest Iguazú waterfalls the earth too. If your sore feet are in the South Patagonian Andes Have a rest, dance a tango in the capital at the end of your trip Buenos Aires.
Don't feel like tango? Then visit one of the 14 soccer stadiums of the ball-loving South Americans!
10 days from € 1.998 pp
Description
Day 1
Calafate
Arrival by bus from Puerto Natales to Calafate, transfer to the hotel, 2 nights in the Hotel Los Hielos or Xelena. - / - / -
Perito Moreno Glacier
Day trip to the Perito Moreno Glacier, 90 km from Calafate.
This world famous glacier is one of the great attractions of Southern Patagonia.
The ice breaks that crash repeatedly into the lake are unforgettable impressions.
This glacier has a width of 5 km and its front is more than 60 meters high, surrounded by a forest of Lenga and Coihue (southern beech), flowers of the local firebush (silver tree) and calafate (buckthorn).
Overnight as the day before. F / - / -
Transfer to the bus terminal, travel in the bus along the legendary Ruta 40 north to El Chaltén, transfer to the hotel, 2 nights in the Hostería El Pilar or in the Hotel Los Cerros (Chaltén). Driving distance: 220 km asphalt. F / - / -
Day 4
Trekking
Trekking on your own (very well-trodden sidewalks) to Laguna de los Tres, at the foot of Cerro Fitz Roy, the most famous mountain in the southern Patagonian Andes.
Three hours it goes through beautiful forest and mountain landscapes to the base camp Rio Blanco, again and again the Cerro Fitz Roy and its granite neighbors in sight.
Now there is a steady and steep ascent to the Laguna de los Tres upstream of the Fitz Roy, a magnificent vantage point on the impressive Fitz Roy.
Walking time: 6-7 hours with an altitude difference of 800 m.
Easy to moderate hike.
Overnight as the day before.
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Trekking on your own (very well trodden sidewalks) to Laguna Torre, at the foot of the legendary Cerro Torre, one of the most difficult mountaineering destinations in the world.
Its more than 1400 m high steep walls made of the smoothest granite make this easy to understand, whereby the climate is the main factor, which is why the climbers often have to wait months before the final rush to the summit.
There is a breathtakingly beautiful view from Laguna Torre onto a whole series of windswept granite needles and mighty glaciers.
Walking time: approx. 6 hours with an altitude difference of 400 m
easy hike. F / - / -
Day 5
Iguazu
Transfer to the bus terminal, drive back to Calafate directly to the airport, flight via Buenos Aires to Iguazú.
Transfer to the hotel. 2 nights in the Hotel La Cantera or Loi Suites Iguazú. F / - / -
Day 6
Argentine waterfalls
After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a trip to the Argentine waterfalls today (entry to the national park not included).
On kilometers of walking paths and footbridges that meander through a beautiful tropical forest, you will experience a unique atmosphere with breathtaking views of countless waterfalls.
With a small slow train and then over the one kilometer long footbridge you will reach the upper edge of the fascinating Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat). The water plunges 82 m down here!
Finally, you can take a boat to approach the Iguazú Inferior River - a unique, boozy experience (to be paid on site, the boat leaves every 15 minutes).
Afterwards it goes back to the hotel in the afternoon. F / - / -
Day 7
Brazilian waterfalls & Buenos Aires
Today you take a half-day excursion to the Brazilian waterfalls.
Since it goes over the border into Brazil, you have to take your passport with you!
The trip goes to Foz de Iguazú in Brazil. You can marvel at the view of the "Boca del Diablo", the most impressive part of the waterfalls.
Afterwards transfer to the airport, flight to Buenos Aires.
Transfer to the hotel, 2 nights at the Hotel Babel, located in the tango district of San Telmo, or at the Hotel Serena in beautiful Recoleta. F / - / -
Day 8
Buenos Aires
In the morning 4 hour city tour through Buenos Aires, the “Paris of South America”, world capital of tango and awarded by UNESCO as “City of Design”.
In the afternoon you can marvel at the architectural diversity on your own, visit museums or one of the numerous department stores.
The afternoon is free. F / - / -
Day 9
Paraná Delta & Tango Show
A six-hour excursion to the “Tigre”, the Paraná Delta, whose countless canals and islands invite you to take a boat trip in the typical “canal buses”.
Time for lunch in a restaurant of your choice on one of the islands (to be paid on site).
In the evening transfer from the hotel to a tango show at Esquina Carlos Gardel. FA
Day 10
Departure
Transfer to the domestic airport, departure. F / - / -
Prices
Guaranteed implementation with an experienced, German-speaking guide from 2 people, 9 overnight stays / breakfast in selected 3-4-star hotels (economy / comfort class) that are typical for the country or bookable for a surcharge in 4-5 star hotels (comfort / premium class) .
Small group tour
Minimum number of participants: 2 people, implementation guarantee!
Maximum number of participants: 16 people
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10 days
Economy / comfort class hotelspp € 1.998
Single room surcharge: € 549
Surcharge pp 449 euros in a double room (surcharge single room surcharge 439 euros) for an upgrade to comfort / premium class hotels
Dates
Small group tour
Minimum number of participants: 2 people, implementation guarantee!
Maximum number of participants: 16 people
10 days travel program from Puerto Natales / to Buenos Aires
Date freely selectable!
Hotels
The following hotels are planned:
In Calafate Hostería los Hierlos ****, see below https://www.hotelius.com/hoteles/argentina/calafate/hotel-hosteria-los-hielos.htm
In El Chaltén Hostería el Pilar ***, see below www.hosteriaelpilar.com.ar
In Iguazú Hotel la Cantera ***, see below https://www.hotellacanteraiguazu.com/
In Buenos Aires Hotel Babel***
For information on the tango show, see https://www.esquinacarlosgardel.com.ar/
Surcharge pp 449 euros in a double room (surcharge single room surcharge 439 euros) for an upgrade to comfort / premium class hotels with the following hotels possible:
The following hotels are planned:
In Calafate Hotel Xelena *****, see below www.xelena.com.ar
In El Chaltén Hotel Los Cerros del Chalten **** / *, see below www.loscerrosdelchalten.com.
In Iguazú Hotel Loisuites *****, see below https://www.loisuites.com.ar/es/iguazu-hotel/home
In Buenos Aires Hotel Serenas*****
For information on the tango show, see www.esquinacarlosgardel.com.ar
Attention: It is possible to book an individual pre- and post-program, e.g. an extension in Salta, Cordoba or Peninsula Valdéz!
Services
Services included
- 9 nights in a double room with private bathroom and breakfast
- Transfers and excursions according to the program in Calafate & Iguazú in group service with a German guide
- Transfers and excursions according to the program in Buenos Aires in private service with a German driver or guide
- Local bus Calafate - Chaltén - Calafate
- Tango show including transfers, dinner & drinks
- Boat trip in Buenos Aires
- Laminated, waterproof Argentina map (one copy per room)
- Sympathie-Magazin Argentina (one copy per room)
- Payment security notes from Frobeen Erlebnisreisen
Not included:
- gratuities
- Airport fees at the airports (in Calafate e.g. approx. 8 USD per person)
- Inner-South American flights (can be requested via the South American Airpass)
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