A fascinating journey beginning in Buenos Aires with a private tango lesson. Heading out of the city, continue to the Patagonian Andes for three nights in a wonderful authentic estancia where you may enjoy the steppe on horseback or perhaps experience cattle drive. Continue on to the Seven Lakes to relax by Lake Nuhuel Huapi, exploring the charming villages and artisan craft workshops. Finally, fly to El Calfate for some of the country's most iconic sights, including the Perito Moreno Glacier.
INTRODUCTION TO ARGENTINA
HIGHLIGHTS
- Learn the seductive and sophisticated art of Tango in Buenos Aires the 'Paris of Latin America'.
- Ride out into the Patagonian wilderness with traditional Gauchos.
- Beautiful photo opportunities at the Seven Lakes.
- Stay at Eolo, overlooking the Patagonian Steppe.
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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires
Transfer to the Hotel Mio in Recoleta in time for early brunch. In the afternoon you will be accompanied by a scholar of the university for the Four Plazas city tour to understand the history, peoples and varying cultures of Buenos Aires and Argentina. Relax in the Mio Bar for cocktails and spend the next three nights on Bed and Breakfast basis.
Overnight: Hotel Mio
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Day 2 Recoleta
Enjoy an afternoon Tango lesson followed by and evening Tango show with dinner at El Querandi (one of the least commercial and more intimate venues).
Overnight: Hotel Mio
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Day 3 Buenos Aires
A day at leisure to explore the surrounding area or, should you wish, we could organise a specialist tour (historical, cultural, museum, photography, nature, gastronomy, wine tasting, biking or kayaking).
Overnight: Hotel Mio
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Day 4 Patagonian Andes
Transfer to the airport and fly to Neuqen in the northern Patagonian Andes. You will be met and driven around Lago Nuhuel Huapi to Estancia Huechahue owned by Jane Williams, an English native who has been hosting guests for nearly 20 years.
Overnight: Estancia Huechahue
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Day 5 - 6 Patagonian Andes
Huechahue is a wonderful place to experience true estancia life. Warm hospitality, a homely convivial atmosphere and, of course, endless superb riding over the 15,000 acres of Patagonian Steppe, traversing mountains, exploring canyons and meandering through forests. Jane Williams has been hosting guests at Huechahue since 1990 and has created a wonderful environment for riding enthusiasts of all abilities. The riding is either based at the estancia or there are opportunities to take part in the cattle drives and longer expedition trips over the Andes. Accommodation is in three comfortable and cosy casitas in the gardens with each having three twin/double en-suite rooms with a communal lounge in the centre with sofas, chairs and fireplace. Main meals are served together with all the guests around one table in the main house or in the quincho for asados.
Overnight: Estancia Huechahue
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Day 7 Bariloche
Continue on to the town of Bariloche. Bordering Nahuel Huapi, a large glacial lake surrounded by the Andes Mountains, Bariloche is known for its Swiss alpine-style architecture and its chocolate, sold in shops lining Calle Mitre, the main street. Your hotel for the next two nights is in a wonderful position on a promontory on Lake Nuhuel Huapi.
Overnight: Hotel Aldebaron
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Day 8 - 9 Seven Lakes Circuit
Your rental vehicle will be delivered for your own easy exploration. Self drive is very easy in Argentina and the region is wonderful to explore in your own time, stopping for incredible views offering great photography and birdwatching opportunities. There are interesting and charming small towns dotting the route for afternoon tea and browsing artisan stalls with high quality crafts.
Overnight: Hotel Aldebaron
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Day 10 El Calafate
Transfer to the airport for the flight to El Calafate in the far south of Patagonia and transfer to Eolo, which has breath-taking views of the scenery.
Overnight: Eolo
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Day 11 - 12 El Calafate
Constructed within the last 10 years but designed on a traditional Patagonian homestead, Eolo has just 17 rooms with uninterrupted views over the vast Patagonian Steppe and Lago Argentino. On a clear day it's possible to see the peaks to the Paine Massif in Chile. The staff offer discreet, charming and extremely knowledgeable service, while guides will advise on activities firstly with consideration for the elements! The Perito Moreno Glacier is the main attraction for most visitors to Calafate and it is immensely impressive as the only advancing glacier in the western hemisphere. The cruise on Lago Argentino through the icebergs is also a wonderful experience.
Overnight: Eolo
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Day 13 Buenos Aires
Fly back to Buenos Aires for your last night in Argentina, checking-in to your hotel near the airport.
Overnight: Hotel Legado Mitico
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Day 14 Depart
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
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Depart
GUIDELINE PRICES - Per Person
| High | $ 11,924 |
| Low | $ 7,012 |
| Mid | $ 8,415 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Prices are per person based on two people sharing a room.
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
- Daily breakfast.
- Private transfers throughout.
- All sightseeing, entrance fees and guide services as detailed in the itinerary.
- Internal flights where detailed in the itinerary.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, gratuities (discretionary).
- Entrance fees and excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
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