south-america·Multi-day tour·13 days
13-Day Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia with Cruise Tour from Buenos Aires: Australis Cruise, Puerto Natales, El Calafate
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• 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
• Cruise: Upgrade AA Cabin (Subject to availability)
• El Calafate: 1-hour boat ride in front of one of the walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier
• Buenos Aires: Early check in with breakfast / Tango lesson previous to the dinner show
• Cruise: Upgrade AA Cabin (Subject to availability)
• El Calafate: 1-hour boat ride in front of one of the walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier
13 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
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.
Plaza de Mayo
La Boca
Recoleta
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: First Category: NH CRILLON(4*), Tourist Category: LENNOX BUENOS AIRES(3*SUP) - 2
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.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: First Category: NH CRILLON(4*), Tourist Category: LENNOX BUENOS AIRES(3*SUP) - 3
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, and every street and corner of the port invites you to experience the Southern Patagonian wilderness in a special way.
Ask about the different afternoon experiences, which will help you gradually immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the "End of the World," or enjoy the local cuisine, where lamb, king crab, and black hake take center stage.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: ALTOS DE USHUAIA (3*), First Category: LOS ACEBOS (4*) - 4
Day 4 — Ushuaia - Australis Cruise
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. There, 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).
At the indicated time, transfer to the cruise office to complete embarkation procedures. Once these are finished and according to the schedule, transfer to the port to board. On board, an introduction will be given by the captain and crew, followed by a welcome cocktail.
Departure southward, sailing through the Beagle Channel and entering the waters of the Strait of Magellan.
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Beagle Channel
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: AUSTRALIS CRUISE- STELLA OR VENTUS - 5
Day 5 — Australis Cruise - Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
Sail through Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where, weather permitting, we will disembark. The legendary Cape Horn, known as the "End of the World," was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2005.
In the afternoon, disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historic site that was once one of the largest settlements of the Yamana canoeing natives. A walk leads to a viewpoint where you can admire the beauty of its vegetation and geography.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: AUSTRALIS CRUISE- STELLA OR VENTUS - 6
Day 6 — Australis Cruise - Pía Glacier - Porter Glacier
Begin the day sailing through the Northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark at the Pía Fjord, then proceed to its viewpoint.
In the afternoon, navigate in zodiac boats between rocky walls to reach Porter Glacier, getting as close as possible without necessarily disembarking.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: AUSTRALIS CRUISE- STELLA OR VENTUS - 7
Day 7 — Australis Cruise - Agostini Sound - Águila Glacier - Cóndor Glacier
Today, we invite you to explore Agostini Sound, a unique setting where glaciers descend from the heart of the Darwin Mountain Range to meet the sea. In the morning, enjoy an easy walk around a lagoon formed by the meltwater of Águila Glacier. In the afternoon, embark once again in the Zodiacs to get close to the imposing Cóndor Glacier and, together with our guides, discover the secrets of these ice giants' formation and their influence on the extraordinary geography of the Fuegian channels.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: AUSTRALIS CRUISE- STELLA OR VENTUS - 8
Day 8 — Australis Cruise - Puerto Natales
Early in the morning, weather permitting, disembark on Magdalena Island to explore trails among the Magellanic penguin colony and visit the local lighthouse museum. If landing on the island is not possible (depending on the month or conditions), the activity will be replaced by a Zodiac cruise to Marta Island to observe sea lions.
Then, continue the final navigation to Punta Arenas and disembark around midday. The journey continues to Puerto Natales, a picturesque town on the shores of the Última Esperanza Sound, serving as the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and renowned worldwide for the majesty of its mountains, lakes, and glaciers. Upon arrival, transfer to your accommodation.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: VENDAVAL (3*), First Category: WESCAR LODGE (4*) - 9
Day 9 — Torres del Paine
Today, marvel at Torres del Paine National Park, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and recognized as one of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Its granite mountains, imposing glaciers, and vividly colored rivers and lakes create a unique natural setting in the world. Along the way, we will visit the Milodón Cave, a natural and archaeological site where remains of a prehistoric mammal that inhabited the region thousands of years ago were discovered. Inside the park, we will explore its main highlights: the Nordenskjöld viewpoint, with its stunning view of the Paine Massif; Lake Pehoé; the Salto Grande waterfall; and Lake Grey, where a walk allows you to admire the icebergs calved from its glacier. Return to Puerto Natales.
Torres del Paine National Park
Lake Pehoe
Salto Grande
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: VENDAVAL (3*), First Category: WESCAR LODGE (4*) - 10
Day 10 — Puerto Natales - El Calafate
Early in the morning, depart for the return journey to El Calafate. Upon arrival in the Patagonian town, 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.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: CERRO CALAFATE HOTEL (3*), First Category: IMAGO HOTEL & SPA(4*) - 11
Day 11 — 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.
Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: CERRO CALAFATE HOTEL (3*), First Category: IMAGO HOTEL & SPA(4*) - 12
Day 12 — El Calafate - Buenos Aires
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 kayaking adventure while observing the local wildlife on a nature and adventure tour. If you prefer to immerse yourself in local culture, explore the traditions of the indigenous communities and their deep connection with the land, also enjoying a meal in a cave that offers breathtaking 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.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: First Category: NH CRILLON(4*), Tourist Category: LENNOX BUENOS AIRES(3*SUP) - 13
Day 13 — 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.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Needed transfers
- Accommodation: 12 nights
- Buenos Aires (3), Ushuaia (1), Australis Cruise (4), Puerto Natales (2), El Calafate (2) - Tours:
- Buenos Aires: City tour - Dinner tango Show
- El Calafate: Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Australis Cruise: Scheduled Activities and Excursions
- Puerto Natales: Torres del Paine
- El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier - Meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
- Needed tickets to Parks and Reserves: Tierra del Fuego National Park, Cabo de Hornos National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Los Glaciares National Park
Not included
- Flight tickets and airport taxes
- Extra: laundry service, telephone call
- Tips (between 10% and 15% in most of the services such as restaurants, hotels, drivers, guides etc...)
- Eco-tax in Puerto Iguazú, Bariloche and port taxes in the Lake Crossing
- Early check in / late check out (Except early check-in in Buenos Aires on day 1, in the Fixed Departures)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–16 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 16 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 17–23 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 17 days to 23 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 24–32 days before | 70% | Cancellation Made Within 24 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 70% of total purchase amount |
| 33+ days before | 90% | Cancellation Made 33 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
- The minimum required to operate is 2 passengers.
- Flights are not included. Please check at the time of booking the needed flights, as they are subject to frequent rescheduling. Please book your international and domestic air tickets by yourself in advance.
- To avoid extra transportation costs, you must reserve the needed flights in the program.
- Lodging tax exemption in Argentina. It is mandatory to receive copy of the passport in order to keep the exemption.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing, dress in layers, and wear suitable footwear for Patagonia. On the cruise, the dress code on board is casual, so we suggest dressing comfortably and bringing enough changes of clothes, as there is no laundry service on board. For the expeditions, weather conditions are very unpredictable and can change constantly throughout the day. Therefore, we recommend dressing in layers and bringing the following: waterproof clothing, hat, gloves, pants, parka, fleece or vest, and waterproof trekking or hiking shoes.
- Optional excursions are available to complement your experience.
- We also offer other languages with surcharge: French, Italian and German. You can check with us for the price.
- The sequence of the shared tours might be modified for operational reasons. Passengers will be informed upon arrival at each destination.
- Timing shall be reconfirmed to passengers upon arrival at each destination.
- Services length will be according to itinerary, any guest delay or extension will be charged to the guest or travel agent.
- Luggage allowance for transfers: one medium size suitcase per person plus one piece of hand luggage.
- Passport and Visa Requirements: please check requirements with the Embassies of the countries included in the itinerary, as certain countries may require a visa, invitation letter, reciprocity fee or have a longer requested passport validity. It is the passenger's responsibility to have all the proper and valid documentation to enter the countries involved in the trip.
- Vaccination and Testing: Certain countries require travelers to be vaccinated and/or tested for specific diseases prior to arrival. Check with the embassies, consulates or migrations websites of visited countries.
- Medical Advice: Please note that certain activities and destinations might be not recommended for passengers with certain medical conditions due to altitude or required fitness requirements. Please check with your physician before travelling.
- TRAVEL INSURANCE: We highly recommend obtaining a travel insurance. The insurance should provide coverage for costs associated with trip cancellation or interruption, flight delays or cancellations, baggage or personal effect loss or robbery, medical expenses and any other incidentals.
- Early Arrivals: for arrivals prior to check-in time, access to the room may not be gained immediately. In order to guarantee rooms for early check-in previous overnight shall be reserved and prepaid. Similar conditions apply for late check-out.
- Check-in time is usually at 15:00/16:00 hours, check-out time is usually 12:00 hours.
- Early Breakfast: if due to flight schedule, breakfast were necessary prior to/or beyond regular service time it may require previous confirmation and be subject to extra chargers. It might also be served in a different manner.
- Please note that most hotels require passenger's credit card as a guarantee upon check-in for possible extra charges during the stay.
- In case modifications of the whole itinerary or part of it were necessary due to force majeure reasons (strikes, flight cancellations, airport closures, weather conditions, natural catastrophes, etc.), whether they occurred prior to passengers' arrival or during the trip, Eurotur shall not be deemed responsible for any additional costs incurred. Cancellation of any unused service shall be subject to penalties, and purchase of any new service required will be at passenger's own expense. Under all circumstances, Eurotur will be at passenger's disposal in order to assist with new necessary arrangements. Passengers are always advised to keep all relevant receipts for its later presentation at the airline or travel insurance if it corresponded.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Child enjoys the same price as adult.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people including adult and child/infant.
* The prices quotes are not valid for special dates: Christmas/New Year Eve, Carnival, Easter, Argentine Holidays.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Child enjoys the same price as adult.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people including adult and child/infant.
* The prices quotes are not valid for special dates: Christmas/New Year Eve, Carnival, Easter, Argentine Holidays.
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