Patagonia Express (8 Días/7 Noches)

Day 1: Buenos Aires

Arrival, assistance, and reception by our staff at Ezeiza Airport and transfer to the selected hotel.

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we'll take a walking tour to learn more about the origins and history of the city with the Walking Tour - Old Neighborhoods: Starting our journey at the Recova of the Cabildo of Buenos Aires. Taking Defensa Street as a focal point, we will provide an introduction about the old city of the Holy Trinity, its architectural advancements, its oldest churches, markets, tango, conventillos, and antique dealers. It’s a combination of architecture, history, and curiosities of one of the most famous capitals in Latin America. Cobblestone streets, Pasaje San Lorenzo, the Casa Mínima, the Mafalda monument, or the Viejo Almacén are some of the main points. At the end of our tour, we will visit the San Telmo Market: a quintessential porteno experience, with antiques, gastronomy, and the best of the city's culture. Free time for lunch (not included).

In the afternoon, we will explore the northern neighborhoods of the city on a bicycle tour. It’s a circuit that combines history and modernity. Puerto Madero and its two faces, on one side reminiscences of the second and antepenultimate port of the city alongside old docks converted into excellent restaurants facing some of the most modern and tallest buildings in Buenos Aires.

History returns in Retiro, Plaza San Martín reminds us of the epic saga of the great Argentine hero, while it serves as a scene for buses, cars, and pedestrians moving to or from the port area. Then we'll explore the Recoleta neighborhood, with its French buildings, the striking Cemetery, exclusive shops, museums, art galleries, and its tree-lined parks that lead to Palermo. In addition to green spaces, there are also corners that testify that the choice of this area by affluent families since the late 19th century is still alive today with the expensive residences currently inhabited by a high social class.

Day 3: Buenos Aires - Ushuaia

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Jorge Newbery Airport to board a flight to the city of Ushuaia. Arrival, assistance, and reception by our staff at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel.

Day 4: Ushuaia

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure from the hotel to explore Tierra del Fuego National Park with Trekking and Canoeing (with park entrance). A different way to visit the National Park, unique for combining mountains and forests at sea level in the same place. A different experience as nature is the main protagonist, and we are invited to discover it while always respecting the environment.

Early in the morning, we will be picked up at the hotel to head south; the National Park is located 12 km from the city, where we will spend 8 hours immersed in nature.

We invite you to hike and paddle inflatable canoes through rivers, sea, mountains, and forests. With specialized guides, you will get to know in detail this unique paradise in Argentina and be part of a landscape worthy of a postcard.

Unconventional visit; in this excursion, we walk through the designated paths of the forest and paddle through lakes and rivers, always accompanied by specialized trekking guides. We navigate the river and Lapataia Bay. Between both activities, we take a break to regain strength and have lunch with the group.

Important: Operates from October to March.

Once finished, return to the hotel.

Day 5: Ushuaia - El Calafate

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning. Opportunity to optionally visit the End of the World Museum or take a hike in the Martial Glacier, from where we can get a spectacular view of Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to El Calafate. Arrival, assistance, and reception at the airport by our staff, and transfer to the selected hotel.

Day 6: El Calafate

Breakfast at the hotel. Minitrekking on Perito Moreno Glacier (with park entrance): Transfer from the hotel in El Calafate to the port located in the "Bajo las sombras" bay - approximately 6 km before the Glacier Viewpoint - where we board to cross Lake Rico, arriving at the southwest shore after approximately 20 minutes to the glacier. Upon reaching the ice edge, guides will place crampons on the participants, who will receive instructions on how to move on the ice. The trek on the glacier lasts approximately 2 hours, during which a variety of ice formations such as cracks, seracs, sinkholes, small lagoons, etc., can be appreciated.

The walk is moderate. The ice surface on which we walk is irregular but firm and safe. Explanations regarding the flora, fauna, and general glaciology of the region will be provided, as well as the particular phenomenon that occurs in Glaciar P. Moreno and eventually causes its rupture.

At the end of the outing, we return to the refuge through the lush Magellanic forest.

A mini bus is available for those needing transport from El Calafate; in such cases, at the end of the excursion - and before returning to El Calafate - passengers will be taken to the Glacier Viewpoint and its walkways, in a visit lasting approximately 1 hour.

All services operate daily, and there is a permanent bilingual mountain guide service at the glacier.

Important:

Operates from August to May (Subject to weather conditions)

To reserve this tour, copies of the passengers’ passports will be required.

a) Age: This excursion, due to the level of exertion and difficulty it presents, is not suitable for people: over 65 years old, under 10 years old. People with obesity or serious health problems. Pregnant women are not accepted.

b) Footwear: Any type of sports footwear (preferably with laces), e.g., trekking boots, sneakers. Wear thick socks, preferably wool or cotton. Rubber boots, apres ski, or high heels for women are not allowed.

c) Clothing: Sports attire (long pants for both sexes). It is advisable to bring a sweatshirt, t-shirt, sweater, fleece, etc., and a windbreaker and/or waterproof jacket. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and gloves (very important). Also, a sun hat or warm hat in case of cold.

d) Lunch: To be brought by the passenger.

e) Smoking: Smoking is prohibited during the entire excursion; whether on the boat, in the forest, on the ice, or in the refuge.

Once the tour is finished, return to the hotel.

Day 7: El Calafate - Buenos Aires

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to fly to Buenos Aires. Arrival, assistance and reception by our staff at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel.

Day 8: Buenos Aires

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Ezeiza International Airport to board the flight back to the city of origin.