# 9-Day South Tour from Buenos Aires: Ushuaia, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park

Tour in SO — Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: SO
- Route: Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires
- Duration: 9.00 day
- Price from: $1,294.24
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- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 10255

## Summary

• This program is available as fixed departure and you can ask about the exclusive benefits: • Buenos Aires: Early check in with breakfast / Tango lesson previous to the dinner show • Ushuaia: Ticket for the End of the World Train, during the National Park excursion • El Calafate: 1-hour boat ride in front of one of the walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier • 4-hour city tour including admission to Recoleta Cemetery

## Categories

Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Buenos Aires

Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic city tour starting at the historic Plaza de Mayo, witness to the country's most significant events since 1810 and surrounded by iconic buildings. Continue to La Boca, with its colorful streets, once tenement housing and now home to the famous Calle Caminito, where Porteño art and cultural spirit come alive in every corner. Continue to your final stop in the elegant Recoleta, an aristocratic neighborhood that houses the renowned Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of many notable figures in Argentina's history. In the evening, immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience: a tango lesson and a dinner show, where you will enjoy the magnetism and passion of Buenos Aires' most emblematic dance.

### Day 2: Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires and its surroundings invite you to explore them at your own pace. Immerse yourself in history by wandering through iconic neighborhoods and architectural treasures, enjoy its culture, savor its gastronomy in steakhouses, traditional pizzerias, and emblematic cafés, and be carried away by one of its great passions: football. Beyond the city, you can visit vineyards, experience a day in the countryside, or sail along the Río de la Plata, where a maze of waterways invites you to discover another side of Buenos Aires.

### Day 3: Buenos Aires - Ushuaia

The day begins with a transfer to the airport to board your flight to Ushuaia. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your selected hotel. In your free time, begin discovering the charm of this unique city, where the urban atmosphere blends with the stunning Fuegian landscapes, conveying the essence of Southern Patagonia. Optionally, depending on the time of year, you may choose among different afternoon experiences: explore the lake district, a scenic route connecting water bodies surrounded by forests and mountains; hike to Laguna Esmeralda, famous for the intense green color of its glacial waters and its pristine natural surroundings; or simply enjoy the local cuisine, where Patagonian lamb, king crab, and black hake are the undisputed stars.

### Day 4: Ushuaia

Our day is dedicated to exploring Ushuaia from different perspectives. In the morning, discover Tierra del Fuego National Park, one of the most emblematic areas of the southernmost region. OThere, you will board the End of the World Train, a historic railway that retraces the paths once used by the prisoners of the Ushuaia Penal Colony. Continue the visit to Ensenada Bay (seasonal) , Lapataia Bay, the culminating point of National Route 3, and Lake Acigami, whose waters change color depending on weather conditions. At the end of the tour, return to the city and enjoy free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, enjoy a cruise along the Beagle Channel, admiring Lobos Island, the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, and Ushuaia Bay from the water, in a journey that combines nature, wildlife, and stunning landscapes.

### Day 5: Ushuaia - El Calafate

Before departing, take the chance to enjoy a final stroll through Ushuaia: a coffee at the port or a walk along the waterfront will let you say farewell to the southernmost city in the world. Upon arrival in El Calafate, reception and transfer to the selected hotel. Time permitting, you may choose to visit the Glaciarium, a modern interpretation center dedicated to glaciers, or experience life on a local estancia, discovering rural traditions, taking part in activities such as sheep shearing, and savoring a typical Patagonian lamb dinner, a true Patagonian delicacy.

### Day 6: El Calafate

Today, prepare to be amazed; the Perito Moreno Glacier awaits. Located in Los Glaciares National Park and declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, this glacier is one of the most impressive and accessible in the world, offering a unique spectacle with its immense ice wall and hues ranging from white to deep blue. Walk along the boardwalks and viewpoints, which allow you to admire the glacier from different angles and, if nature permits, hear the ice cracking as it calves. The experience will be completed with a navigation along the front of one of its walls, an opportunity to witness its full magnitude and beauty from the water. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel with time to rest or explore the town.

### Day 7: El Calafate

Spend your day discovering El Calafate and its surroundings: be amazed by a cruise on Lake Argentino, admiring the impressive glaciers from the water and capturing their unique shades of blue; or embark on a trek that will take you to the Altar of the Glaciers, a viewpoint offering spectacular panoramic views of these ancient ice formations. For the more adventurous, you can take an excursion to El Chaltén, enjoying hikes and mountain landscapes, or even cross the Andes into Chile to explore Torres del Paine National Park, with its iconic towers, lakes, and valleys that make up one of Patagonia's most breathtaking natural settings. At the end of the day, return to El Calafate to rest and enjoy the local cuisine.

### Day 8: El Calafate - Buenos Aires

Morning at leisure until your return flight. Depending on your schedule, if time permits, take the opportunity to continue exploring El Calafate and its surroundings. You can enjoy a kayaking adventure while observing the local wildlife in a unique natural setting, or, if you prefer to immerse yourself in local culture,explore the traditions of the indigenous communities and their deep connection with the land, combining history, stories, and flavors in a meal served inside a cave with unparalleled views of Lake Argentino. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

### Day 9: Buenos Aires

Depending on your flight schedule, we invite you to experience the city at your own pace: explore must-see museums, enjoy a mate tasting experience where, in addition to sampling this traditional infusion, you will learn about the customs surrounding it and discover myths and curiosities of a tradition that is part of everyday Argentine life. You may also visit one of the city's viewpoints and be amazed by a panoramic view revealing the vastness of Buenos Aires and its blend of modernity and history. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport for your return flight.

## Guide languages

English Live, Spanish Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105222195-the-essential-of-the-south-tour-from-buenos-aires-9-day
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