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Exploring The Patagonia - 10 nights / 11 days


Tour Highlights

Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine & Santiago

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    Day 01: Buenos Aires

    Welcome to Argentina. You arrive and are transferred to the hotel from the airport with the guide. Overnight in Buenos Aires Meals included: None.

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    Day 02: Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires City Tour With Lunch & Buenos Aires City Tour With Lunch

    Breakfast
    Morning: Buenos Aires City Tour with Lunch
    Duration: 4 hrs approx.
    Highlights: Recoleta - Palermo - Plaza de Mayo - Puerto Madero - San Telmo - La Boca This is the perfect tour to discover the charm of Argentina's capital, from the chic districts of Recoleta and Palermo, to historic Plaza de Mayo, and architectural icons such as the Colon opera house, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the palace of Congress. The program finishes in old town San Telmo, home of the city's aristocracy until the late 19th century; Caminito street, in La Boca, the colorful shelter for Italian immigrants by the Riachuelo, and the young thriving restaurant scene at the Puerto Madero waterfront. *Kindly note that the return after the lunch is not included.

    Evening: DINNER AND TANGO SHOW AT ALJIBE TANGO WITH ROUND TRIP TRANSFERS 2 - 2.30 hours duration - Shared Services. Beverages included. Famous for its amazing nightlife and for being the land of Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires countless gastronomic and artistic options. Tango portrays the 'Queen of the River Plate' ('Reina del Plata'). We will enjoy an unforgettable night, surrender to the magic of this city that never sleeps and to the charm of this overwhelming and sanguine music —main protagonist of the night— while enjoying the best of its varied gastronomic offer. This typical early 20th century house is an ideal stage for a unique show: 15 artists, one tango orchestras, a folk music group, dancers and singer.
    Overnight in Buenos Aires.
    Meals included: breakfast & dinner.

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    Day 03: Buenos Aires

    Breakfast. Free day to explore Buenos Aires

    Optional A DAY AT THE PAMPAS: FULL DAY GAUCHA AT SANTA SUSANA RANCH
    (Minimum 02 passengers)
    Duration: 8 hs approx. - Shared Services with guide, round trip transfers and beverages included. Home to the gaucho, the humid pampa is one of the most fertile natural prairies in the world and is famous for its production of beef and cereals. Only a few kilometers away from the City of Buenos Aires, in a natural environment with beautiful landscapes, we will be honored with their typical national asado, empanadas, and excellent Argentinian wines. The wild smell of the countryside will invite us to break away from routine and discover a charming hundred-year-old rural tradition during the XXI century. Folk songs and dances, equestrian activities, and unbeatable shows of traditional gaucho skills, such as ring races, cuadreras (horse races), entrevero de tropillas (horse games): let’s live the traditional lifestyle of Argentinian ranches through the gaucho, the greatest symbol of these lands. * Kindly note: drop off is not back to hotels but in different stops: Puente de la Mujer (Puerto Madero) // Galerías Pacifico Shopping // Av Santa Fe y 9 de Julio // Juncal y Cerrito // Obelisco // Colon Theatre // Irigoyen y Lima.
    Overnight in Buenos Aires
    Meals included: breakfast (& lunch when booking the optional full day)

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    Day 04: Buenos Aires, El Calafate

    Breakfast.
    Transfer out from hotel in downtown to domestic airport with guide.
    Transfer in from Calafate airport to hotel with English and Spanish speaking guide.
    Overnight in El Calafate
    Meals included: breakfast

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    Day 05: El Calafate - Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

    Duration: 8 hrs approx. - Shared Service with English or Spanish speaking guide The Perito Moreno Glacier rises majestically 80 km away from El Calafate. This is one of the largest and the only advancing glacier in the world, as well as the biggest attraction at Los Glaciares National Park, a 600,000-hectare protected area covered by an ice mantle. We will start by penetrating the Patagonian Andean forest and make a first breathtaking stop at "Curva de los Suspiros" (Curve of Sighs), where we will enjoy a first view of this incredible natural wonder. When we approach the glacier, we will walk down the catwalks to approach the glacier and admire from different panoramic points this wonderful creation of Mother Nature. We will be able to contemplate very closely when varied-sized ice blocks loosen and fall into the water with a great thunder becoming beautiful ice floes in the deep waters of the Lago Argentino. This day will be an unforgettable experience, a once in a lifetime delight.

    Optional: Safari Nautico Navigation Ticket – (minimum 02 passengers) Duration: 1 hr. approx. This activity is an ideal complement to the Perito Moreno glacier tour. It will allow us to appreciate very closely this wonder of nature. We will sail out of Bajo de las Sombras Bay port, 7 km away from the glacier's catwalks, down to the southern side of the glacier. On our way, we shall contemplate ice blocks falling off until reaching the southern point of Los Témpanos canal, until reaching the standing point 300 m away from the southern wall of the glacier, where we shall stop to admire its greatness. Overnight in El Calafate
    Meals included: breakfast

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    Day 06: El Calafate

    Breakfast. Free day for exploring Calafate at your own pace. Optional: 4x4 Off-road Mount Frías With Lunch (Minimum 02 Passengers)

    Duration: 5:30 hs approx. Shared service with English or Spanish speaking guide Highlights: Mount Frías - Argentino Lake - Torres del Paine. We start the 4x4 trip from the farm gate ascending the Mount Frias, for trails with views of the main body of the Argentino Lake. After twenty minutes we stop in the first viewing point at 450 meters watching at the Centinela river valley. We continue rising to the second viewing point at 1030 meters with incredible views of Torres del Paine, Southern and Northern channels of the Argentino Lake, the highest picks of the Andes mountain chain and the Fitz Roy mount, if the weather allow us. We continue the 4x4 adventure descending the Frias Mount trought the lengas forest for the east slope of the mount, finishing in Estancia Alice. Return back to El Calafate.
    Overnight in El Calafate
    Meals included: breakfast

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    Day 07: El Calafate (Argentina) – Puerto Natales (Chile)

    Breakfast. One Way transfer out from the hotel to Calafate BUS STATION without a guide.
    Regular bus tickets from El Calafate (Argentina) to Puerto Natales (Chile).
    Upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred to the selected hotel in Puerto Natales. Overnight at Puerto Natales.
    Meals included: breakfast.

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    Day 08: Puerto Natales, Torres Del Paine

    Breakfast.
    Full Day Torres Del Paine National Park (With Lunch)

    Early in the morning depart from the hotel to visit the Torres del Paine National Park, which covers an area of 242.242 hectares. The road is surrounded with dozens of lagoons covered with grasses and aquatic birds, contrasting with small hills were flocks of Guanacos pasture. Afterward, the Nordenskjold Lake baths the mountainside of the Paine range with its emerald green coloring. The lake gives life to the impetuous Salto Grande, forming the quiet Pehoe Lake spilling its waters from the Nordenskjold Lake. Stop at Salto Grande for an easy-going walk to admire the waterfall and Los Cuernos observation point, where you can see de Corns of the Paine, French valley and Big Paine mount. Later the journey continues skirting the Paine River until the Grey Lake by a surrounded road of vegetation and sharp hillsides. Stop near Pingo River for a one-hour walk through a marked trail, which crosses this river. Afterward, the sandy ground delimits the borders of the lake where millenary iceberg stuck on the edges can be seen. At the far end of the lake the outstanding Grey glacier that conforms a surrounded unbeatable landscape of hills, forests, and part of the Paine Mountains. Return to hotel.
    Overnight at Puerto Natales
    Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

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    Day 09: Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Santiago

    Breakfast. Transfer out from hotel to the bus station. Regular bus from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas to arrive at the airport.
    Meet at the airport and transfer to your Hotel in Santiago. Overnight in Santiago.
    Meals included: Breakfast

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    Day 10: Santiago

    Breakfast.
    Half Day City Tour + Santa Lucia Hill (Seat In Coach)
    Santiago is a cosmopolitan city that blends tradition with modernity. We will show you the origins of our city and landmarks such as Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Post Office and the Municipality of Santiago. The tour will continue to the Government Palace and we will have the chance to walk through some of the most traditional streets and neighborhoods. Later we will go towards the east, where we’ll see modern buildings and how they have transformed the city.

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    Day 11: Santiago

    Breakfast. Day at leisure. You will be transferred to Airport in Santiago to take your international flight.
    Meals included: breakfast.

Hotel Details
Hotels By Category Tourist Superior / First Class
Buenos Aires Loi Suites Esmeralda Studio or Similar Argenta Tower Studio or Similar
El Calafate Kapenke or Similar Alto Calafate or Similar
Puerto Natales Vendaval or Similar Standard room Costa Australis or Similar Standard room
Santiago Novapark or Similar Standard room Plaza del Bosque Ebro or Similar Standard room

Special assistance: All our clients are booked under Special Assistance Program with coverage throughout the countries part of this itinerary. With just one call and at no extra cost, passengers will have access to coverage up to a total of USD 2,000. *Note: An extra fee of $1 per day applies for passengers of age 70+ years old

Cost Include: Cost Exclude:
10-night hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on twin sharing basis. International Airfare & Taxes.
Round-way airport transfers (NO guide). Visa Fees.
Air-conditioned vehicle. Overseas Travel Insurance.
English-speaking tour guide. Hotel / Land Surcharges applicable during peak period if any.
Entrance tickets and admission fees. Early Check-in & Late Check-out.
Sightseeing as per itinerary. Optional sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
Toll and parking fee. Guide & Driver Tips to be paid while on tour.
Tour insurance. Meals, Laundry, Telephone, Porterages, Optional Excursion and other items of a personal nature.
Cost of Foreign exchange for Personal use.
Any items or services not specified in the itinerary ‘HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES’ head.
GST payable to Govt. of India.

Important Notes

The above price is based on minimum 2 adults travelling together.
The above price is not valid for travel during trade fair period and special events. Block out dates includes Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year and Easter Holidays.
Should the period of travel, or the number of participants, or the type of accommodation, or the type of transport or the duration of the trip, change the quote will be revised accordingly.
Request for early check-in or late check-out is to the discretion of the hotel unless pre-booked and pre-paid in advance.
There is no refund for any non-utilization of any services.
Abbreviations: B - Denotes Buffet Breakfast, L - Denotes Local Lunch, D - Denotes Local Dinner.
At this point of time no services are confirmed and the same is subject to availability.
To proceed with the booking you need to pay Non-Refundable Booking deposit of INR 20,000/- per person which will be adjusted towards the cost of the tour.
GST is applicable on the above cost.
Payment Terms
Period Payment At The Time Of Booking Balance Payment
90 Days Prior to departure 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance + 25% of the Foreign Exchange amount 35 days prior to departure
60 Days Prior to departure 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance + 50% of the Foreign Exchange amount. 35 days prior to departure
45 Days Prior to departure 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance + 75% of the Foreign Exchange amount. 35 days prior to departure
35 Days Prior to departure 100% of Airfare, visa and Insurance and Foreign Exchange amount

Note

Exchange rate will be applicable on the day you make the payment as per company’s rate card.

As per RBI norms you need to provide PAN Card number, if you are not holding PAN Card you need to provide declaration in Form 60 along with self attested passport copy with address page and copy of Utility bill as address proof (Example: Telephone or Electricity Bill if passport address is different from current address).