GT-312 – UNFORGEATABLE ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires, Bariloche and Iguazu Falls
Eight days/Seven Nights
Minimum two persons
Valid for travel from August 15, 2013 to June 15, 2014
DEPARTURE DATES FROM THE USA:
2013: August 24, September 14 and September 28; October 12 and October 26; November 9 and November 23; December 14 and December 28
2014: January 11 and January 25; Febrero 8 and February 22; March 8 and March 22; April 12 and April 26, May 11 and May 25; June 8
ITINERARY
DAY 01: Arrival in Buenos Aires
Meet and greet at Ezeiza International Airport. Transfer to selected hotel.
Overnight accommodations Hotel Scala (Standard Room)
DAY 02: Buenos Aires
After breakfast you will visit the most important sites of the city during a city tour (3 hours). This sightseeing will allow you to discover the magic of this cosmopolitan city, capital of Argentina. The magnificence of the Northern Quarters, Palermo and the beauty of its parks and buildings, Recoleta with its French style architecture, bars and cafes; the imposing Colon Theater, one of the five most important opera houses in the world; Plaza de Mayo (May Square) surrounded by the Government’s House (The Pink House), The Old Cabildo (Town Hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral; San Telmo, residence of the aristocracy until the turn of the XIX century. The colours of La Boca, a picturesque quarter of Italian immigrants; and the fashion area of Port Madero with its many bars & restaurants round off this excursion.
PM – At leisure to walk around the city. A visit to our emblematic “Café Tortoni” is a must!!
EVENING – Buenos Aires nightlife provides its own inhabitants and visitors with numerous entertainment possibilities. This evening you will attend an unforgettable tango show performed by the best dancers and singers, while enjoying a delicious meal. This is the perfect way to live Buenos Aires, the city of tango. Return to the hotel.
Overnight accommodations Hotel Scala (Standard Room) (B/D)
DAY 03: Buenos Aires / Bariloche –
Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport to board flight to San Carlos de Bariloche, gateway to the Lake District Area. Arrival at Bariloche Airport and transfer to selected hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure to walk around this Andean town located on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi
Overnight accommodations Hotel Villa Huinid (Standard Room) (B)
DAY 04: Bariloche
Breakast. Half day “Short Circuit” tour. Starting at Bustillo Avenue and bordering Lake Nahuel Huapi, we’ll visit Playa Bonita, Mount Campanario (chair lift is optional), San Pedro Peninsula, Llao Llao Peninsula and Saint Edward’s Chapel, Port Pañuelo. Continuing the journey we’ll cross the Angostura Bridge over the stream that joins the Moreno & Nahuel Huapi Lakes, Bahia Lopez and El Trebol Lagoon. We’ll reach the Panoramic Point, a natural balcony over Moreno Lake and Llao Llao Peninsula that offers a magnificent view of the lakes and the surrounding mountains. Free time for lunch and afternoon tour of Cathedral Mountain which received its name from the granite spires which look like a gothic cathedral. It’s also one of the most important ski resorts in Argentina, offering many facilities for ski enthusiasts. From the base, a chair lift or a Cable Car ride may be taken(optionally), this allows you to admire the outstanding view or depending the season, enjoy the snow on top. Return to Bariloche by late afternoon.
Overnight accommodations Hotel Villa Huinid (Standard Room) (B)
DAY 05: Bariloche / Iguazu Falls
AM – Transfer to Bariloche Airport to board flight to PUERTO IGUAZU.
PM – Arrival at Puerto Iguazu Airport and transfer to selected hotel.
Overnight accommodations Hotel Amerian (Standard Room) (B)
DAY 06: Iguazu Falls
Breakfast. Today visit to the Argentinean Side of Iguassu Falls, located 24kms from Puerto Iguazu. Arrival at the Visitors Center, an interpretative building with giant panels showing the importance of the biodiversity of the subtropical humid forest. To get to the catwalks overlooking the falls, visitors will board a gas-propelled train that will take them to the Upper Falls Circuit and the Devil’s Throat. The walking tour takes place through the lower circuit catwalks with duration of 1 hour and the upper circuit catwalks with duration of approximately 50 minutes. To visit the Devil’s Throat, visitors should board the train at the Cataratas Station, close to the Upper Circuit. Once at the Devil’s Throat Station, visitors will take a walking tour on a flat catwalk built over the Upper Iguassu River, with an extension of 1,100meters that lead visitors to the balconies for an amazing panoramic view of this magnificent fall: The Devil’s Throat.
Overnight accommodations Hotel Amerian (Standard Room) (B)
DAY 07: Iguazu Falls / Buenos Aires
Breakfast. Transfer to Puerto Iguazu airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Transfer airport to hotel in Buenos Aires
Overnight accommodations Hotel Scala (Standard Room) (B)
DAY 08: Depart Buenos Aires
Transfer to international Airports to board flight to your next destination. (B)
RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: From: $924.00
RATE INCLUDES:
Hotel accommodations in Buenos Aires, Bariloche and Iguazu Falls at excellent four star superior hotels including daily breakfast. Three nights in Buenos Aires; two nights in Bariloche and two nights in Iguazu Falls. All transfers between airports and hotels. Tours as indicated in itinerary. National Park entrance fees: Nahuel Huapi National Park ($28.00 per person and Iguazu National Park ($38.00 per person)
NOT INCLUDED:
International round trip air between USA and Buenos Aires; Local air between Buenos Aires-Bariloche-Iguazu Falls-Buenos Aires quoted separately. Reciprocity fees to enter Argentina. Land services, tours and meals not indicated in itinerary. Gratuities and tipping; Expenses of personal nature.
