Rio de Janeiro and Iguaçu Falls
Buenos Aires, the Tigre Delta,
the Mendoza Wine Country and Patagonia with El Calafate
Oct 23 - Nov 4 sold out. Nov 7 - 19 sold out.
$ 9982/ person
Double-occupancy,
based on a minimum of 10 travelers
(+ 2660/ person single supplement)
Includes group flights during the tour
This tour will be available in the fall of 2026 with Sandy Gregory or with our Concierge Travel Services. Please inquire about details and pricing in the new year.
Buenos Aires, the Tigre Delta,
the Mendoza Wine Country and Patagonia with El Calafate
Oct 23 - Nov 4 sold out. Nov 7 - 19 sold out.
$ 9982/ person
Double-occupancy,
based on a minimum of 10 travelers
(+ 2660/ person single supplement)
Includes group flights during the tour
This tour will be available in the fall of 2026 with Sandy Gregory or with our Concierge Travel Services. Please inquire about details and pricing in the new year.
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Please join Tour Director Sandy Gregory for this wonderful adventure to South America, or contact us to help you create your own independent travel experience with our Concierge Travel Services.
Suggested time to travel: November - December |
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Brazil: 2 nights Rio de Janeiro 2 nights The Iguaçu Falls Argentina and Patagonia: 4 nights Buenos Aires 2 nights Mendoza 2 nights El Calafate 1 night Buenos Aires |
OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR TO Rio de janeiro and the Iguaçu FALLS
Day 1. Arrive Rio de Janeiro. The bustling city of Rio de Janeiro has been one of Brazil’s most popular and frequented tourist destinations for decades. Its vibrant city centre is bursting with culture and pulsating with a deep sense of history and heritage. Rio, as it is commonly known, is the second largest city in Brazil and the third largest metropolis in the whole of South America.
Whether it is the statue of Christ perched atop Corcovado mountain or the Sugarloaf cable car, the hoards kite-surfing off Barra beach or dancing to samba on the smooth slopes of Pedra do Sal rock, this is a city and landscape turned playground, where life isn’t taken too seriously and the twists and turns of the daily political and economic soap opera has ingrained a rueful cheeriness and creativity in its people.
Set along the famous Copacabana Beach, our hotel is minutes from popular restaurants, local shops and famous nightlife. We’ll begin our orientation walk with a stroll along the u-shaped beach. The Avenida Atlantica boardwalk follows the beach and is lined with restaurants and shops. Enroute we’ll try Brazil’s favorite sparkling beverage, made from the red Amazonian Guaraná berries, as you sit above the waves.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the area.
Tonight: Included Welcome Dinner.
But first ... SAMBA! No music defines Rio de Janeiro better than samba. It’s the rhythm that endlessly courses down the city’s streets, putting a subtle shake in anyone’s hips. There is no better place to learn the tricky steps of samba than Rio de Janeiro, a city that’s home to some of the world’s most renowned samba dancers. We’ll begin our evening with a 1-hour private Samba lesson before we head to dinner.
Brazilian Churrascaria. We’ve burned our calories dancing the samba, and will continue our evening filled with a Brazilian gastronomic feast! Churrasco is a Brazilian barbecue method where juicy pieces, slices, steaks, and chops of beef, veal, lamb, pork, and chicken are placed on big skewers and grilled over wood fire. It started in the early 1800s when the Gauchos (European immigrants that settled in the Rio Grade do Sul area) would get together and start a fire, adding large portions of meat on skewers and slowly grilling the meat.
Overnight in Rio, 2 nights.
Day 2. A Day in Rio
Today we’ll have a full day exploring the highlights of Rio. With our private guide, we’ll drive by the traditional Cinelandia Square where the various historic buildings such as the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts are located. Pass the Sambadrome, where Carnival’s samba competition takes place, and stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, famous for its unusual architecture. When we reach the Urca neighborhood, we’ll board a glassed-in cable car for to ascent to the peak, stopping once at a scenic viewpoint. Upon reaching the top of Sugar Loaf at 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level, we’ll admire the views of Niteroi, Copacabana and Santa Cruz Fortress.
Lunch will be included today. You’ll disembark at Cosme Velho station to take the cog train through the Tijuca Rain Forest. When you reach the top, lace up your shoes and climb the 220 steps or opt for the easier route by riding the elevator. At the 2,300-foot (700-meter) summit, find yourself in the presence of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Listen as your guide explains the history of the statue, constructed in 1931 from concrete and sandstone and named one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. The statue’s armspan is 98 feet (30 meters,) and it stands 130 feet (39 meters) tall. Spend half an hour admiring the statue and taking photos of the panoramic views of Rio.
Tonight: Dinner is on your own.
Day 3: Travel Rio to Iguaçu - Brazilian Side
This morning we’ll be transported to the airport for our included flight to Iguaçu. The Iguaçu National Park along with its “sister” park in Argentina form the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which along with the waterfalls have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. The falls of the Iguaçu River form the border between Argentina and Brazil. The 275 falls make up the largest waterfall system in the world. Since we are beginning in Rio, we will tour the Brazilian side.
Brazilian Falls: Our trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park where we drive through the lush, subtropical vegetation of the park en route to the falls. Stroll the trail descending the canyon that offers a panoramic view of the more than 240 falls. Take the glass elevator up the cliff face for an exquisite view from the upper deck. On the Brazilian side, you can walk almost in to the Devil’s Throat - and yes, you will get wet. Most of the other falls are further away, but you get great panoramic views of them.
Included lunch
Tonight: Included dinner at the hotel.
Day 4. The Iguaçu Group will be transferred across the border to the Argentina side to catch the included IGR flight to Buenos Aires to meet up with the tour.
Whether it is the statue of Christ perched atop Corcovado mountain or the Sugarloaf cable car, the hoards kite-surfing off Barra beach or dancing to samba on the smooth slopes of Pedra do Sal rock, this is a city and landscape turned playground, where life isn’t taken too seriously and the twists and turns of the daily political and economic soap opera has ingrained a rueful cheeriness and creativity in its people.
Set along the famous Copacabana Beach, our hotel is minutes from popular restaurants, local shops and famous nightlife. We’ll begin our orientation walk with a stroll along the u-shaped beach. The Avenida Atlantica boardwalk follows the beach and is lined with restaurants and shops. Enroute we’ll try Brazil’s favorite sparkling beverage, made from the red Amazonian Guaraná berries, as you sit above the waves.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the area.
Tonight: Included Welcome Dinner.
But first ... SAMBA! No music defines Rio de Janeiro better than samba. It’s the rhythm that endlessly courses down the city’s streets, putting a subtle shake in anyone’s hips. There is no better place to learn the tricky steps of samba than Rio de Janeiro, a city that’s home to some of the world’s most renowned samba dancers. We’ll begin our evening with a 1-hour private Samba lesson before we head to dinner.
Brazilian Churrascaria. We’ve burned our calories dancing the samba, and will continue our evening filled with a Brazilian gastronomic feast! Churrasco is a Brazilian barbecue method where juicy pieces, slices, steaks, and chops of beef, veal, lamb, pork, and chicken are placed on big skewers and grilled over wood fire. It started in the early 1800s when the Gauchos (European immigrants that settled in the Rio Grade do Sul area) would get together and start a fire, adding large portions of meat on skewers and slowly grilling the meat.
Overnight in Rio, 2 nights.
Day 2. A Day in Rio
Today we’ll have a full day exploring the highlights of Rio. With our private guide, we’ll drive by the traditional Cinelandia Square where the various historic buildings such as the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts are located. Pass the Sambadrome, where Carnival’s samba competition takes place, and stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, famous for its unusual architecture. When we reach the Urca neighborhood, we’ll board a glassed-in cable car for to ascent to the peak, stopping once at a scenic viewpoint. Upon reaching the top of Sugar Loaf at 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level, we’ll admire the views of Niteroi, Copacabana and Santa Cruz Fortress.
Lunch will be included today. You’ll disembark at Cosme Velho station to take the cog train through the Tijuca Rain Forest. When you reach the top, lace up your shoes and climb the 220 steps or opt for the easier route by riding the elevator. At the 2,300-foot (700-meter) summit, find yourself in the presence of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Listen as your guide explains the history of the statue, constructed in 1931 from concrete and sandstone and named one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. The statue’s armspan is 98 feet (30 meters,) and it stands 130 feet (39 meters) tall. Spend half an hour admiring the statue and taking photos of the panoramic views of Rio.
Tonight: Dinner is on your own.
Day 3: Travel Rio to Iguaçu - Brazilian Side
This morning we’ll be transported to the airport for our included flight to Iguaçu. The Iguaçu National Park along with its “sister” park in Argentina form the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which along with the waterfalls have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. The falls of the Iguaçu River form the border between Argentina and Brazil. The 275 falls make up the largest waterfall system in the world. Since we are beginning in Rio, we will tour the Brazilian side.
Brazilian Falls: Our trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park where we drive through the lush, subtropical vegetation of the park en route to the falls. Stroll the trail descending the canyon that offers a panoramic view of the more than 240 falls. Take the glass elevator up the cliff face for an exquisite view from the upper deck. On the Brazilian side, you can walk almost in to the Devil’s Throat - and yes, you will get wet. Most of the other falls are further away, but you get great panoramic views of them.
Included lunch
Tonight: Included dinner at the hotel.
Day 4. The Iguaçu Group will be transferred across the border to the Argentina side to catch the included IGR flight to Buenos Aires to meet up with the tour.
Day 1. Welcome to Buenos Aires |
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Arrive Ministro Pistarini International Airport EZE. Your driver and welcome host will be waiting for you outside of the airport baggage claim and will transfer you to your hotel.
After check-in, you will enjoy an orientation to the area by our local guide.
The Iguaçu group will arrive later in the afternoon with your Tour Director.
Buenos Aires is an elegant and cosmopolitan city with a European flavor and friendly atmosphere. There is a very active cultural and social life, special themes being the tango, the sleepless nightlife, sports at their best: soccer, polo and horse races, the famed Argentine beef and excellent wines. The myth of “Evita”, the gaucho tradition and the Pampas, the River Plate waterfront, beautiful parks, monuments, great museums, art galleries and art shows a wonderful opera house, good shopping, sidewalk cafés and excellent restaurants, all to go with the unmatched Argentinean hospitality.
Walkable and affluent, the Recoleta neighborhood is simply a joy to wander around thanks to its exquisite architecture. If you stroll around this district, you may feel like you’re in Paris because of its stunning townhouses, built in the Beaux-Arts style.
Tonight: Included Welcome Dinner - Parrilla. No trip to Argentina would be complete without a perfectly cooked, mouth-watering steak. In Buenos Aires, grilled meat is life, and the parrilla is a holy temple of worship. “Parrilla” means grill, and refers to the actual open-fire hearth and grates where meat is cooked. It also translates to “steakhouse,” or more fittingly, any establishment — from fine dining to street cart — that specializes in grilled meats.
Overnight in Buenos Aires, 2 nights with breakfast
After check-in, you will enjoy an orientation to the area by our local guide.
The Iguaçu group will arrive later in the afternoon with your Tour Director.
Buenos Aires is an elegant and cosmopolitan city with a European flavor and friendly atmosphere. There is a very active cultural and social life, special themes being the tango, the sleepless nightlife, sports at their best: soccer, polo and horse races, the famed Argentine beef and excellent wines. The myth of “Evita”, the gaucho tradition and the Pampas, the River Plate waterfront, beautiful parks, monuments, great museums, art galleries and art shows a wonderful opera house, good shopping, sidewalk cafés and excellent restaurants, all to go with the unmatched Argentinean hospitality.
Walkable and affluent, the Recoleta neighborhood is simply a joy to wander around thanks to its exquisite architecture. If you stroll around this district, you may feel like you’re in Paris because of its stunning townhouses, built in the Beaux-Arts style.
Tonight: Included Welcome Dinner - Parrilla. No trip to Argentina would be complete without a perfectly cooked, mouth-watering steak. In Buenos Aires, grilled meat is life, and the parrilla is a holy temple of worship. “Parrilla” means grill, and refers to the actual open-fire hearth and grates where meat is cooked. It also translates to “steakhouse,” or more fittingly, any establishment — from fine dining to street cart — that specializes in grilled meats.
Overnight in Buenos Aires, 2 nights with breakfast
Day 2: A Day in Buenos Aires - South Side |
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Today we will explore the southern part of the city, following the history of Buenos Aires City and its striking different neighborhoods, including the capital city’s main square, Plaza de Mayo, with its neo-classical cathedral; the presidential palace and seat of the national government known as the Casa Rosada (or “Pink House”), La Boca holding the small colored houses and then stroll around San Telmo, one of the oldest parts of the city with its narrow, cobbled-stone streets. After a visit to San Telmo, we will visit one of the most important archaeological restoration projects in the city: “El Zanjon de Granados”.
Lunch and the afternooon is yours to explore at your leisure.
Tonight: TANGO! Private tango lesson followed by included dinner and Tango show. It has been said that only in Buenos Aires could the tango be born. Only in this haunting city of immigrants could music of such emotional depth spring forth and take hold of a population. A musical ode to feelings of longing, passion and love, the sounds of the tango fill the air of Buenos Aires. We will enjoy a private tango lesson to begin our evening and follow watching the pros.
Its architecture, French style decoration, with exclusive refined details, we will enjoy a private experience at the most glamorous tango venue in Buenos Aires. Gourmet cuisine complemented with wines from one of the most exclusive cellars in Argentina. An elegant, warm, refined Tango and show with a quintet (piano, bandonoen, 2 violins, and double bass) accompanied by two tango singers, four dancing couples, a “charango” player and “boleadoras” show.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
Lunch and the afternooon is yours to explore at your leisure.
Tonight: TANGO! Private tango lesson followed by included dinner and Tango show. It has been said that only in Buenos Aires could the tango be born. Only in this haunting city of immigrants could music of such emotional depth spring forth and take hold of a population. A musical ode to feelings of longing, passion and love, the sounds of the tango fill the air of Buenos Aires. We will enjoy a private tango lesson to begin our evening and follow watching the pros.
Its architecture, French style decoration, with exclusive refined details, we will enjoy a private experience at the most glamorous tango venue in Buenos Aires. Gourmet cuisine complemented with wines from one of the most exclusive cellars in Argentina. An elegant, warm, refined Tango and show with a quintet (piano, bandonoen, 2 violins, and double bass) accompanied by two tango singers, four dancing couples, a “charango” player and “boleadoras” show.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
Day 3: A Day in Buenos Aires - North Side |
Today, our journey takes us to the northern neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, focusing on Recoleta and Palermo, the heartbeats of the city often named as the “Paris of South America”. Our day begins with a visit to one of Buenos Aires’s jewels, the Colon Theater, renowned globally for its impeccable acoustics. During our private tour, we’ll wander through its grand halls, uncovering tales of its history and construction.Venturing further north, we’ll delve into Recoleta, where affluent families sought refuge after a yellow fever outbreak, erecting opulent mansions, designing big avenues & parks, and embracing a “Parisian” lifestyle. The area’s dedication to green spaces birthed iconic sites like Bosques de Palermo and El Rosedal. Our exploration continues with a visit to Recoleta Cemetery, a breathtaking final resting place for influential figures in Argentina’s history, including Eva Peron. Palermo awaits, a sprawling neighborhood renowned for its verdant parks and vibrant culinary scene.
Included 5-course Lunch + Wine Pairing: The Asado Experience. Discover the Asado tradition, served with a twist. We will enjoy this private experience, dining on Argentine Asado classics. While seated at the bar you’ll see, feel and experience different grill cooking techniques. Argentine’s Asado is unique but always includes the best cuts of meat available and fire roasted seasonal vegetables. The chefs have designed the tasting menu to combine new grill techniques with tried-and-true Argentine recipes, that elevate the Asado to new heights. The wine pairing menu has been designed to best enhance the flavors of the ingredients, while presenting you with some of the best boutique wines from Argentina.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Overnight Buenos Aires
Included 5-course Lunch + Wine Pairing: The Asado Experience. Discover the Asado tradition, served with a twist. We will enjoy this private experience, dining on Argentine Asado classics. While seated at the bar you’ll see, feel and experience different grill cooking techniques. Argentine’s Asado is unique but always includes the best cuts of meat available and fire roasted seasonal vegetables. The chefs have designed the tasting menu to combine new grill techniques with tried-and-true Argentine recipes, that elevate the Asado to new heights. The wine pairing menu has been designed to best enhance the flavors of the ingredients, while presenting you with some of the best boutique wines from Argentina.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Overnight Buenos Aires
Day 4: Tigre & Delta of Parana River |
Today we travel down the Tigre and Delta River on a private boat, appreciating the bounty of nature in this extraordinary place. ´Tigre´, the generic name given to the delta region, is a watery wonderland of amazing beauty. The local habitants move around by boat whether their own, a taxi launch or a public wooden boat. The life of the “isleños” (people who live on the islands of the Delta) is very special. We’ll learn about their customs, culture and way of life.
We will also drive along the north area to reach the elegant northern riverside suburbs in the outskirts of Buenos Aires which is ´San Isidro´, where we explore the cobbled stoned historical neighborhood and visit the Cathedral. Built on the site of a 1706 chapel opened by the city’s founder, Captain Domingo de Acassuso, the cathedral - Constructed in neo gothic style was designed by French architects Dunant and Paquin, and inaugurated on July 14th 1898.
Included Lunch will be at a charming restaurant set up in an island with nice views of the river.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy Buenos Aires.
Overnight Buenos Aires
We will also drive along the north area to reach the elegant northern riverside suburbs in the outskirts of Buenos Aires which is ´San Isidro´, where we explore the cobbled stoned historical neighborhood and visit the Cathedral. Built on the site of a 1706 chapel opened by the city’s founder, Captain Domingo de Acassuso, the cathedral - Constructed in neo gothic style was designed by French architects Dunant and Paquin, and inaugurated on July 14th 1898.
Included Lunch will be at a charming restaurant set up in an island with nice views of the river.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy Buenos Aires.
Overnight Buenos Aires
Day 5: To Mendoza |
Private transfer from our hotel to the airport. Private transfer from the airport in El Calafate to your hotel.
We’ll have time for lunch (not included), check-in and relax.
Blessed by rich sunlight and a panoramic snow-caped mountains, Mendoza dominates Argentina’s wine-making industry and is one of the most successful wine regions worldwide. Surrounding the beautiful city of Mendoza and lying just to the east of the towering Andes, the province accounts for over 70% of the nation’s wine production and is the world’s sixth largest producer of grapes. Not only is Mendoza the perfect place to be based while you take your wine journey, but the surrounding areas offer a variety of outdoor and culinary opportunities. Mendoza a charming small town and the epicenter of the Argentine wine country. Here, amidst leafy, tree-lined streets and fields of grapevines you will find quaint Art Deco buildings, manicured parks & plazas, and of course, world class wine and food, all with the impressive backdrop of the snow-capped Andes looming behind. Mendoza, the hub of Argentina’s wine-making industry, is a city for food and wine lovers. Restaurants, cafes and bars all have outdoor seating tucked under the shade of Mendoza’s leafy trees.
This afternoon, take a walk across the Plaza Independencia, and stroll along the promenade Avenida Sarmiento. Stop off at Bianco y Nero, an artisanal ice cream shop, and try a scoop of dulce de leche. Stop by Prune for purses and leather goods and La Martina to pick up an authentic Argentinian polo shirt.
This afternoon, take a walk across the Plaza Independencia, and stroll along the promenade Avenida Sarmiento. Stop off at Bianco y Nero, an artisanal ice cream shop, and try a scoop of dulce de leche. Stop by Prune for purses and leather goods and La Martina to pick up an authentic Argentinian polo shirt.
Included dinner
OPTIONAL: Sunset Horseback Ride and Campfire Dinner. We ride for 2 hours in the Cordillera de Los Andes finishing with a campfire dinner of delicious roast and Mendoza wines - all while being serenaded around the campfire.
We’ll have time for lunch (not included), check-in and relax.
Blessed by rich sunlight and a panoramic snow-caped mountains, Mendoza dominates Argentina’s wine-making industry and is one of the most successful wine regions worldwide. Surrounding the beautiful city of Mendoza and lying just to the east of the towering Andes, the province accounts for over 70% of the nation’s wine production and is the world’s sixth largest producer of grapes. Not only is Mendoza the perfect place to be based while you take your wine journey, but the surrounding areas offer a variety of outdoor and culinary opportunities. Mendoza a charming small town and the epicenter of the Argentine wine country. Here, amidst leafy, tree-lined streets and fields of grapevines you will find quaint Art Deco buildings, manicured parks & plazas, and of course, world class wine and food, all with the impressive backdrop of the snow-capped Andes looming behind. Mendoza, the hub of Argentina’s wine-making industry, is a city for food and wine lovers. Restaurants, cafes and bars all have outdoor seating tucked under the shade of Mendoza’s leafy trees.
This afternoon, take a walk across the Plaza Independencia, and stroll along the promenade Avenida Sarmiento. Stop off at Bianco y Nero, an artisanal ice cream shop, and try a scoop of dulce de leche. Stop by Prune for purses and leather goods and La Martina to pick up an authentic Argentinian polo shirt.
This afternoon, take a walk across the Plaza Independencia, and stroll along the promenade Avenida Sarmiento. Stop off at Bianco y Nero, an artisanal ice cream shop, and try a scoop of dulce de leche. Stop by Prune for purses and leather goods and La Martina to pick up an authentic Argentinian polo shirt.
Included dinner
OPTIONAL: Sunset Horseback Ride and Campfire Dinner. We ride for 2 hours in the Cordillera de Los Andes finishing with a campfire dinner of delicious roast and Mendoza wines - all while being serenaded around the campfire.
Day 6. The Mendoza Wine Country - Lujan de Cuyo |
An experience designed for wine lovers, today we explore the wine country of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu, the first areas of Malbec plantations in Mendoza. Lujan de Cuyo is the premier wine growing region in Argentina and where the most famous wineries are located, situated amidst the country’s finest vineyards with the snow-capped Andes in the distance. Lujan de Cuyo is considered the high zone (above the Mendoza River) and houses century old wineries, some of the oldest in all of Mendoza.
Dinner tonight is on your own in Mendoza
Overnight in Mendoza
Dinner tonight is on your own in Mendoza
Overnight in Mendoza
Day 7. El Calafate |
This morning, we fly from Mendoza to El Clafate.
Stark and inhospitable, Los Glaciares National Park is one of the most astounding and awe-inspiring landscapes on the planet. It is no wonder the national park is a designated World Heritage Natural Monument. Here, 13 glaciers calve into huge towers which plunge into the waters of lakes Viedma and Argentino. The sound of white thunder echoes across the frozen land as great icebergs break away and crash into the still waters. The town of El Calafate acts as the gateway to the national park, and is home to the massive Perito Moreno Glacier. From there, visitors can delve into the heart of the park. El Chaltén, at the foot of Mt. Fitz Roy, is considered the national capital for hikers, and attracts nature lovers from all around the world.
This afternoon we’ll begin our time in Patagonia at the Glaciarium & Ice Bar. This interpretation centre has exhibits including dioramas, a 3D movie and models detailing southern Patagonia, making it a great way to get acquainted with the history and geography of the area before heading out to explore it. At the end of our tour, we’ll go to the ice bar called Glaciobar Branca, where we’ll bundle up and enjoy included cocktails. The chairs, walls and cups are made out of ice as well which is pretty fun!
Tonight: Included dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in El Calafate.
Stark and inhospitable, Los Glaciares National Park is one of the most astounding and awe-inspiring landscapes on the planet. It is no wonder the national park is a designated World Heritage Natural Monument. Here, 13 glaciers calve into huge towers which plunge into the waters of lakes Viedma and Argentino. The sound of white thunder echoes across the frozen land as great icebergs break away and crash into the still waters. The town of El Calafate acts as the gateway to the national park, and is home to the massive Perito Moreno Glacier. From there, visitors can delve into the heart of the park. El Chaltén, at the foot of Mt. Fitz Roy, is considered the national capital for hikers, and attracts nature lovers from all around the world.
This afternoon we’ll begin our time in Patagonia at the Glaciarium & Ice Bar. This interpretation centre has exhibits including dioramas, a 3D movie and models detailing southern Patagonia, making it a great way to get acquainted with the history and geography of the area before heading out to explore it. At the end of our tour, we’ll go to the ice bar called Glaciobar Branca, where we’ll bundle up and enjoy included cocktails. The chairs, walls and cups are made out of ice as well which is pretty fun!
Tonight: Included dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in El Calafate.
Day 8. Estancia Cristina |
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A full day in Puerto Punta Bandera. Visiting Estancia Cristina is a great opportunity to see the amazing Upsala Glacier - the perfect combination of nature, history and pleasure. We will ferry across Argentino Lake, amidst icebergs and mountains, to reach the Upsala Glacier. We continue on riding sturdy 4WDs up into the Feruglio Mountains, and finally enjoy a 20-minute trek to the Glacier Lookout. There will be plenty of time to enjoy views of Lake Guillermo and the eastern side of the Upsala Glacier, as well as the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, before beginning the (optional) 8 mile trek through Fossil Canyon. The fascinating Cañadón de los Fósiles, which is around 170 million years old, has been named for its immense concentration of marine fossils left behind after the last ice age. We can observe a kaleidoscope of colors across this terrain, the canyon’s walls rising beside us as we make a gradual descent until reaching a ravine at the edge of the valley. Along the way, we’ll stop and tuck into our box lunches, before leaving the canyon behind having explored it fully, then arriving back at the Estancia Christina.
Dinner is not included.
Overnight in El Calafate.
Dinner is not included.
Overnight in El Calafate.
Day 9: El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park - Perito Moreno Glacier |
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Today we head to the otherworldly Perito Moreno Glacier with it’s blue ice, turquoise water and virgin white snow. Located in Los Glaciares National Park, less than an hour drive from El Calafate, this mass of ice rises above the surrounding lake, and is larger than the entire city of Buenos Aires. Its face, a vast splintered wall of ice, reaches out and almost touches all those that have traveled to witness its beauty. As the heat from the morning sun penetrates, loud cracks thunder out across the abyss as all heads swivel, desperate to catch sight of the fracturing glacier giving birth to yet another giant iceberg.
Duration: 8 Hours. The excursion begins with a 1-hour drive to the boardwalks. The meandering boardwalks lead you to different balconies for striking close-up views of Perito Moreno Glacier, where you can enjoy your included box lunch and breathtaking views.
Tonight: Nativo Experience & Special Farewell Dinner. Patagonia was a site of exploration for various adventurous scientists, including Charles Darwin, whose evolutionary theories were inspired by the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the region. With views of the Andes Mountains, this exclusive excursion focuses on the initial encounters of these explorers with the natives, before immersing ourselves in the world of the Tehuelche. Our journey will culminate with a visit to the caves along the lake’s edge, where ancient inhabitants left their marks on the rocks. Here, we will enjoy the stars and the clear skies of Patagonia, a view that inspired the beliefs of the natives in their interpretation of the world, and enjoy a special farewell dinner to mark the end of this incredible journey.
Duration: 8 Hours. The excursion begins with a 1-hour drive to the boardwalks. The meandering boardwalks lead you to different balconies for striking close-up views of Perito Moreno Glacier, where you can enjoy your included box lunch and breathtaking views.
Tonight: Nativo Experience & Special Farewell Dinner. Patagonia was a site of exploration for various adventurous scientists, including Charles Darwin, whose evolutionary theories were inspired by the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the region. With views of the Andes Mountains, this exclusive excursion focuses on the initial encounters of these explorers with the natives, before immersing ourselves in the world of the Tehuelche. Our journey will culminate with a visit to the caves along the lake’s edge, where ancient inhabitants left their marks on the rocks. Here, we will enjoy the stars and the clear skies of Patagonia, a view that inspired the beliefs of the natives in their interpretation of the world, and enjoy a special farewell dinner to mark the end of this incredible journey.
Day 10: Back to Buenos Aires for flights out. |
Transfer Hotel – Airport
Group Flight Calafate (FTE) - Buenos Aires (AEP)
Buenos Aires. Arrival at AEP and Transfer to EZE Airport for international connections.
End of Services.
Please let us know your flight information and whether you will need an airport hotel to connect the next morning.
Group Flight Calafate (FTE) - Buenos Aires (AEP)
Buenos Aires. Arrival at AEP and Transfer to EZE Airport for international connections.
End of Services.
Please let us know your flight information and whether you will need an airport hotel to connect the next morning.
HUNGRY FOR MORE ADVENTURE? THINK ABOUT ADDING A FEW MORE DAYS IN CHILEAN PATAGONIA AT OUR LUXURY ADVENTURE RESORT.
If you really want to experience the best and most impressive landscapes in Patagonia think about adding a few days in Torres del Paine. This region is home to some fantastic treks, including the infamous "W" trek around the Torres del Paine massif.
The lodge is located at the center of the Torres del Paine National Park, the heart of Patagonia, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.The lodge is located at the center of the Torres del Paine National Park, in the heart of Patagonia. It's architecture was planned in a way that blends in with its natural surroundings.
Pricing will include accommodation, transfers, meals and beverages, and a menu of more than 40 exploration routes designed by their outdoors team.
Our treks and horseback rides include mountains, turquoise lakes, glaciers, lenga tree forests, viewpoints, prairies and rivers, in addition to the most iconic spans of the trekking circuit known as “W”.
Day 1. Transfer from El Calefate to the lodge.
Relax and enjoy the resort's amenities.
Days 2: Optional Activities - Torres del Paine National Park
All exploration have been designed in order to gradually unveil the territory’s essence – either on foot, horse back or by van. Each day, one of their guides will gladly help you choose the right exploration for your interests. Their hikes and walks have different length and difficulty levels. Those that take the full day give have lunch in the middle of nature, while those that take half a day allow you to come back for a different exploration during the afternoon. Horseback riding is meant for beginners, advanced, and expert riders; therefore, there are no excuses for not living the Patagonian experience riding through the Park.
Day 3: Optional Activities - Torres del Paine National Park
Day 4: Transfer 1.5 hour to Puerto Natales, Chile for flights to Santiago
The lodge is located at the center of the Torres del Paine National Park, the heart of Patagonia, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.The lodge is located at the center of the Torres del Paine National Park, in the heart of Patagonia. It's architecture was planned in a way that blends in with its natural surroundings.
Pricing will include accommodation, transfers, meals and beverages, and a menu of more than 40 exploration routes designed by their outdoors team.
Our treks and horseback rides include mountains, turquoise lakes, glaciers, lenga tree forests, viewpoints, prairies and rivers, in addition to the most iconic spans of the trekking circuit known as “W”.
Day 1. Transfer from El Calefate to the lodge.
Relax and enjoy the resort's amenities.
Days 2: Optional Activities - Torres del Paine National Park
All exploration have been designed in order to gradually unveil the territory’s essence – either on foot, horse back or by van. Each day, one of their guides will gladly help you choose the right exploration for your interests. Their hikes and walks have different length and difficulty levels. Those that take the full day give have lunch in the middle of nature, while those that take half a day allow you to come back for a different exploration during the afternoon. Horseback riding is meant for beginners, advanced, and expert riders; therefore, there are no excuses for not living the Patagonian experience riding through the Park.
Day 3: Optional Activities - Torres del Paine National Park
Day 4: Transfer 1.5 hour to Puerto Natales, Chile for flights to Santiago