Vacation Packages

Argentina - Featured Travel Packages

	Buenos Aires		Ushuaia
	Estancia in San Antonio de Areco		El Calafate & The Magnificent Glaciers
	Iguazu Falls		Argentine Lake & Perito Moreno Glacier
	Yacutinga Lodge		Torres Del Paine National Park
	San Carlos De Bariloche		Trekking at Fitz Roy
	Victoria Island		Mendoza - The Andes & The Wines
	Bariloche & The Spectacular Lake Crossing		Salta - Humahuaca & The Calchaqui Valleys
	Peninsula Valdes

Buenos Aires- The Great Metropolis Of South America

DAY 1 – BUENOS AIRES:
Assistance and transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights including breakfast and taxes.

Afternoon half day city tour Along ‘9 de Julio Avenue’, the widest in the city, it is possible to spot the Obelisk, the monument that symbolises the city, and the famous Colon
Theatre (Opera House), a masterpiece of architecturewith superb acoustics.
The tour continues to San Telmo neighbourhood, birthplace of the city,
and to May Square, historical and political centre, surrounded by the
Government House or ‘CasaRosada’, site of the national government,
the Cabildo, historical building which was centre of the colonial political
life, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Town Hall, site of the city government.
Then on to La Boca district, picturesque neighbourhood where the Italian
immigrants settled andfamous for ‘Caminito’ street. The tour continues along
May Avenue, typically Spanish, to get to‘Plaza de los dos Congresos’ just in
front of the Congress Building. Heading north, the tour gets to
aristocratic Recoleta district, known for its Cemetery and to Palermo,
wide and beautiful park located in the heart of one of the most elegant areas in the city.

Rest of the day at leisure

DAY 2 – BUENOS AIRES: Day at leisure.
Evening Dinner and Tango show at one of the best tango show places in town.
Taste Argentine cuisine specialities accompanied by excellent wines and finish the evening enjoying aTango and folklore show long to be remembered. (The tour includes round trip transfers and can also be taken without the dinner)

DAY 3 – BUENOS AIRES: Transfer from the hotel to the airport.

PRICE PER PERSON

PRICE INCLUDES: Transfers and tours on regular services with English speaking guide. Accommodation as detailed above
Validity: 30 JUNE 2004.

Stay at a Estancia in San Antonio de Areco

DAY 1 – BUENOS AIRES: Transfer from your hotel to San Antonio de Areco
Reception and transfer to “ Estancia El Ombu de Areco”. Accommodation for 1 night including full board ( lunch, afternoon tea, evening cocktail, dinner and breakfast and all drinks) This is a very nice house built in 1880 by General Ricchieri. It has 6 rooms with private bathroom, swimming pool and many facilities to make your stay an enjoyable one. The owners are dedicated to breading very good Argentine horses. The estancia offers activites such as horseback riding , swimming, rides on antique carriages,Tennis and golf at the nearby golf club.

DAY 2 - SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO: Transfer to Buenos Aires city.

PRICE INCLUDES: Transfers ( regular service) with English speaking guide
Accommodation as detailed above.
VALIDITY: MAR 04

Iguazu Falls, A Natural Wonder

DAY 1 – PUERTO IGUAZU: Assistance and transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation for 1 night including breakfast and taxes. Afternoon visit to the Falls Argentine side.

This tour visits Iguazu National Park walking along the paths that cross
the jungle and lead to the falls. The lower path runs along about 1.200
metres by the river to see the foot of some of the cascades.

The upper path allows the view from the top of the falls. After this walk
and a short train ride the tour gets to Puerto Canoas to board a small
motor boat to the footbridge over Devil’s Throat.
The feeling of the magnitude and strength of the water falling is
overwhelming.

DAY 2 – PUERTO IGUAZU: Morning free. Afternoon transfer to the airport.

Price Per Person

PRICE INCLUDES: Transfers and tours on regular services with English speaking guide. Accommodation as detailed above - National Park Addmission fee not included
VALIDITY: 29 FEB 2004

The Yacutinga Lodge Experience- Argentine’s Rainforest

DAY 1- IGUAZU: Assistance and transfer from the airport to the hotel. Overnight including buffet breakfast. Accommodation at Sheraton Internacional Hotel – falls view rooms – Buffet breakfast and taxes included. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 2 – IGUAZU: Half day tour to the Argentine side of the falls and the Devil’s Throat
Afternoon transfer through the National Park. During this ride You will receive information about the curiosities of the rain-forest. Arrival at port La Blanquita, at the upper Iguazu river.

Navigation for about 15 minutes up to Port Yacutinga. Upon arrival jeep transfer to the Lodge. Check-in and briefing about the place and activities. At dusk wild fauna observation.

Dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 – YACUTINGA: Early breakfast and short hike to the San Francisco river and floating through these gentle waters. The possibility to observe wild fauna from a very close distance exists, since fauna is more active in early morning.

Return to the Lodge. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 – YACUTINGA: Breakfast and time for track scouting, listing ( complete checklist of viewed fauna), packing and relaxing at the pool area. Self guided tours at the hanging “passarelle” and the “orchid’s trail”. Lunch and transfer back to the IGUAZU airport.

National Park addmission fee not included.
VALIDITY : 28 Feb 2004

VALIDITY : 01 Mar to15 Jul 04
Hotel in Iguazu: Sheraton Internacional – Falls view room BB – low season.

San Carlos De Bariloche

DAY 1 – BARILOCHE: Assistance and transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Accommodation for 2 nights including breakfast and taxes.

DAY 2 – BARILOCHE: Half day small Circuit tour. The journey starts in Bariloche and borders the Nahuel Huapi lake. Playa Bonita is located at km. N‰ 8. About 10 km. and further on, you come to the base of Campanario hill. If you wish you can ride a chair lift, which takes you to the top (1.050 m.a.s.l.). From there you will be able to admire one of the most beautiful and fascinating views in this area, You can see the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes, El Trébol lagoon, San Pedro al Llao-Llao Peninsulas and Victoria Island. Continuing the journey you will see Puerto Panuelo and then cross Angostura Bridge over the Angostura stream, that joins the Moreno and the Nahuel Huapi lakes. After crossing the bridge over Moreno lake, the road borders El Trébol lagoon. Then returns to the city, closing the circuit.

DAY 3 – BARILOCHE: Transfer from the hotel to the airport

PRICE INCLUDES:
Transfers and tours on regular services with English speaking guide.
Accommodation as detailed above
VALIDITY: JUN 2004 – ( except July winter holidays)

Discovering Victoria Island - New!!!

DAY 1 – BARILOCHE – Transfer from the airport to Tunquelen Hotel warf. Crossing Nahuel Huapi Lake by motorboat towards Victoria Island. Accommodation at the new Hosteria Isla Victoria for two nights. Dinner at hotel restaurant including beverages ( wine, beer and soft drinks).

DAY 2 – ISLA VICTORIA – Breakfast. Full day dedicated to visit the Island with activities organized such as Trekking, biking, hose-back riding and motorboat tours. Full board at the hotel including beverages.

DAY 3 – ISLA VICTORIA – Breakfast. Transfer back to the Tunquelen Hotel by motorboat and on by car to the airport .

VALIDITY: Dec 03

Bariloche & The Spectacular Lake Crossing

DAY 1 – BARILOCHE: Assistance and transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights including breakfast and taxes.

DAY 2 – BARILOCHE: Half day small Circuit tour
The journey starts in Bariloche and borders the Nahuel Huapi lake. Playa Bonita is located at km. N‰ 8. About 10 km. and further on, you come to the base of Campanario hill. If you wish you can ride a chair lift, which takes you to the top (1.050 m.a.s.l.). From there you will be able to admire one of the most beautiful and fascinating views in this area. You can see the Perito Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes, El Trébol lagoon, San Pedro al Llao-Llao Peninsulas and Victoria Island. Continuing the journey you will see Puerto Panuelo then cross Angostura Bridge over the Angostura stream, that joins the Moreno and the Nahuel Huapi lakes. After crossing the bridge over Moreno lake, the road borders El Trébol lagoon. Then returns to the city, closing the circuit.

DAY 3 – BARILOCHE: Transfer from the hotel to Puerto Panuelo port and boarding a modern and comfortable catamaran for lake crossing. Cruising on board a catamaran along Nahue Huapi Lake up to Puerto Blest. Bus ride to Puerto Alegre to
board a second motorboat up to Puerto Frias. After clearing Customs , the tour continues across Vicente Perez Rosales pass to Peulla. After Lunch cruising across Todos los Santos Lake to Petrohue. Bus ride along the shore of Petrohue River and then along the coast of Llanquihue Lake to Puerto Varas and from
there to Puerto Montt.

PUERTO MONTT: Transfer and accommodation at the hotel including breakfast.

DAY 4 – PUERTO MONTT: Transfer from the hotel to the airport.

PRICE PER PERSON

PRICE INCLUDES: Transfers and tours on regular services with English speaking guide. Accommodation as detailed above
VALIDITY: JUN 2004 – ( except July winter holidays)

Peninsula Valdes - All The Sea Wildlife

DAY 1 – TRELEW or PUERTO MADRYN - Assistance and transfer to Punta Tombo situated about 120 km. from Trelew city
on the ocean front.

There it will be possible to observe the marvellous Magallanic; Penguins whose rookery is supposed to gather two million specimens. It is considered the most important continental penguin rookery in Argentina. Transfer to Puerto Madryn . Accommodation for 2 nights at the hotel including breakfast and taxes.

DAY 2 - PUERTO MADRYN - Breakfast. Full day tour to Peninsula Valdes. Punta Norte or Caleta Valdes Fauna Reserve (depending on where the fauna is at that moment), continental habitat of the outstanding sea-elephants. There we shall
meet this large mammal whose name derives from its striking prosbocis (weight between 1 to 6 tons and about 6 mts. long). Then visit to Punta Piramide sea-lion rookery where the sea-lion of one hair is viewed as well.
OPTIONAL: from September to end of November, navigation to see the breathtaking Wright Whales, that every year come to Golfo Nuevo to breed. Return to Puerto Madryn for overnight.

DAY 3 - PUERTO MADRYN - Breakfast. Transfer to the airport .

PRICE PER PERSON

PRICE INCLUDES: Transfers and tours on regular services with English/French/Italian speaking guide. Accommodation as detailed above
Validity: APR 2004

Ushuaia at The End Of The World

DAY 1 - USHUAIA: Reception and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon free to see the most interesting sites of the southernmost city in Argentina, located on the shore of the Beagle Channel and the background of the Andes Mountains. Accommodation for 2 nights including breakfast and taxes.

DAY 2 - USHUAIA: Breakfast. Full day visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park & Navigation along Beagle Channel. The tour starts passing by Rio Pipo Valley, and its Ensenada Bay. Beagle Channel, sight of Redonda Island. Lapataia area and
Verde and Negra Lagoons Then by catamaran, navigation along the Beagle Channel to see Bridges, Navarino, de los Lobos and de los Paiaros Islands and Les Eclaireus Lighthouse. Return to Ushuaia for overnight.

DAY 3 - USHUAIA: Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport.

PRICE PER PERSON

PRICE INCLUDES Transfers and tours on regular services with English speaking guide. SUPP for French speaking guide: basis 2 pax: usd 55.- p/pers
Accommodation as detailed above
Validity: APR 2004

El Calafate & The Magnificent Glaciers

DAY 1 – EL CALAFATE – Assistance and transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel for three nights including breakfast and taxes.

OPTIONAL: Visit to a patagonic eslancia "El Galpon" located 20 km from El Calafate. There we will watch the flock gathering by kelpi dogs, listen to a short briefing on farm management, live shearing and wool production,
Guided walk around the Bird Lagoon area to observe the wildlife followed by a patagonian barbecue, (Horse riding on request).

DAY 2 - EL CALAFATE - Full day tour to Perito Moreno glacier .
Departure by bus along a beautiful road onto the Brazo Rico coast of the Argentine
Lake, Arrival at Canal de los Tempanos and the imposing Perito Moreno Glacier, one
of the world's largest active continental glaciers. Short walk in the area to be able
to admire the beauty of the glacier from different angles and to enjoy the thunder
noises of the huge masses of ice falling into the lake. This Glacier has been
declared by the UNESCO one of the most important heritages of mankind.
Return to the hotel.

DAY 3 - EL CALAFATE – Day at leisure .

OPTIONAL: Full day tour to Upsala and Onelli glaciers UPSALA EXPLORER Navigation through Lake Argentino and cruise among icebergs in a comfortable boat. Service on board of breakfast and tea during return trip. Arrival at Estancia Cristina, located on the Cristina Channel, near Upsala Glacier. Exploratory journey to the Upsala Glacier. Activities: hiking, walking and overland expedition in 4x vehicles. Lunch with beverages at the Estancia.

Return to the hotel for overnight.

DAY 4 - EL CALAFATE - Transfer to the airport .

PRICE PER PERSON

PRICE INCLUDES: Transfers and tours on regular services with English speaking guide. Supp for French speaking guide – usd 72.- p/pers Accommodation as detailed above
Validity: 01 Oct 03 to APR 04

Argentine Lake & Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Notros

Los Glaciares National Park is one of the places that should be visited in one’s lifetime,and a stay at LOS NOTROS “the lodge” is a must. Wherever you may be within the warm ambiance of the hotel, the majestic glacier will always be on sight thanks to that privileged location and the architecture. It is an unforgettable experience!

• 3 nights accommodation - Standard room

• Buffet breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner every day (including non-alcoholic beverages)

• Transfer in/out to local airport

• Excursions: visit to Perito Moreno Glacier , navegation and mini-trekking on the glacier.

VALIDITY:
October 03 to April 2004
(Not valid for the period of Dec 23 to 26 and Dec 30 to Jan )

Torres Del Paine National Park

DAY 1 - EL CALAFATE: Breakfast. Transfer by land along a very interesting patagonic road with its estancias dedicated to sheep breeding onto Cancha Carrera, border between Argentina and Chile. After clearing Immigration and Customs, continue via Cerro Castillo to PUERTO NATALES: small picturesque fishermen village on the Pacific Ocean, continue by regular transfer to TORRES DEL PAINE : on the way visit to Milodon Cave . This is an impressing cave that long ago was home for the Milodonte and later hosted many indians that lived in the area. Accommodation including breakfast

DAY 2 - TORRES DEL PAINE: Breakfast. Full day tour to Torres del Paine National Park, admiring its wonderful flora and fauna and the beauty of the lakes against the imposing backdrop of the Andes mountains. Box lunch at one of the most beautifuI sites in the area. Return to the hotel.

DAY 3 - TORRES DEL PAINE: Breakfast. Regular transfer by bus toPUNTA ARENAS: accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 4 - PUNTA ARENAS: Breakfast. Morning city tour visiting the Salesian Regional Museum, with its magnificent collection of Magallanic flora and fauna and exclusive relics evoking the folk customs and handicrafts of the Ona, Yagan and Alcalufe indians; Sheperd's Monument; the Patagonian Institute with its botanical gardens and Pioneer's Museum.
Transfer to the airport

PRICE PER PERSON

PRICE INCLUDES Transfers and tours on regular services with English speaking guide. Accommodation as detailed above
Validity: Oct 03 to Apr 04

Torres Del Paine National Park

DAY 1- EL CALAFATE- Breakfast. Transfer by land along a very interesting patagonic road with its estancias dedicated to sheep breeding, onto Cancha Carrera, border between Argentina and Chile. After clearing Migration and Customs, continue via Cerro Castillo to PUERTO NATALES: small picturesque village on the Pacific Ocean (360 km from El Calafate). Accommodation at the hotel during 2 nights.

DAY 2 - PUERTO NATALES- Breakfast. Full day tour to Torres del Paine National Park, situated at 150 km. This tour will give you the possibility to admire the wonderful flora and fauna of the area and the beauty of the lakes against the imposing backdrop of the Andes mountains. Visit to the Milodon Cave: impressive cave that thousands of years ago was home of the Milodonte and later hosted many indians that lived in the area.; Amarga Lagoon; Nordensnkjold; Salto Grande (Big Fall). Free time for lunch at Pehoe lake area, one of the most beautiful sites in the area. Return to Puerto Natales hotel.

DAY 3 - PUERTO NATALES- Breakfast. At convenient time transfer by bus to PUNTA ARENAS (250 km). Accommodation at the hotel during 1 night.

DAY 4 - PUNTA ARENAS- Breakfast. Morning city tour. Visit the Salesian Regional Museum, with its magnificent collection of Magallanic flora and fauna and exclusive relics evoking the folk customs and handicrafts of the Ona, Yagan and Alacalufe indians; Sheperd´s Monument; the Patagonian Institute with its botanical gardens and Pioneer’s Museum. At convenient time transfer to the airport for flight to...

PRICE PER PERSON

PRICE INCLUDES: Transfers and tours on regular services with English speaking guide. Accommodation as detailed above
Validity: Oct 03 to Apr 04

Trekking at Fitz Roy

DAY 1 – EL CALAFATE: Transfer by regular bus to El Chalten. Accommodation for 2 nights at Fitz Roy Inn including breakfast and taxes. This afternoon we suggest a walking tour to Laguna de los Tres, a very classic trekking that will take you to the spectacular Fitz Roy base camp. As you continue hiking you’ll get higher from where you’ll be able to enjoy wonderful views of this mountain.

DAY 2 – EL CHALTEN : OPTIONAL : We recommend a full day tour to Torre glacier.

DAY 3 – EL CHALTEN: Transfer by regular bus to El Calafate.

Mendoza - The Andes & The Wines

DAY 1 – MENDOZA – Assistance and transfer from the airport to the hotel. Afternoon half day city tour Mendoza is well known for its beautiful street and avenues full of trees and nice parks. The visit includes the Government House, San Martin Park, Independence Square surrounded by the Municipal Theatre and the Modern Art Museum and from there to Plaza Espana , Plaza del Castillo And then a stop at La Rosaleda, a wonderful rose garden with more than 4500 rose plants. The tour ends at Cerro de la Gloria where a monument commemorates the Crossing of the Andes

Conducted by General Jose de San Martin during our fight for Independence.
Accommodation for 2 nights at the hotel including breakfast and taxes.

DAY 2 – MENDOZA – Morning tour to the wineries.
Visit to some of the most important wineries in the province. The tour starts driving along beautiful green valleys where endless vineyards can be seen and get to a winery to learn all about wine producing an expert oenologist will explain the different procedures and will finally invite you to taste some of the best wines produced .

OPTIONAL: Full day tour to the Aconcagua Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.
This tour starts along the Pan America Highway passing several summer villages , the tour gets to Villavicencio Gorge, famous for its thermal waters. Then on to Quebrada del Toro, El Balcon, the Amphitheatre and Los Paramillos to get to Uspallata Village located in the valley between two Mountain ranges in the Andes. Once at Puente del Inca we can enjoy the view of this natural monument, A rock formation that resembles a bridge over Las Cuevas river. From this point we can have a Magnificent view of the Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere ( 6.962 mts) . The tour continues up to Las Cuevas village ( 3198 mts.) where following a narrow mountain road We can get to the Statue of Christ the Redeemer ( 4.200 mts ab.s.l.) located in the limit between Argentina and Chile, as a proof of friendship between the two countries. Return to the hotel.

DAY 3 – MENDOZA - Transfer from the hotel to the airport.

PRICE PER PERSON

PRICE INCLUDES
Transfers and tours on regular services with English speaking guide. Accommodation as detailed above
Validity: 01Jan to 30 DEC 2004

Salta - Humahuaca & The Calchaqui Valleys

DAY 01 - SALTA - Assistance at arrival and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon city tour. A half day tour visiting this interesting city, its Spanish colonial architecture. We’ll visit San Francisco Church, then on to San Bernardo Hill where a panoramic view of the city and Lerma and Lagunilla Valleys can be seen. Then on to Castellanos gorge and to San Lorenzo, summer residential district. Accommodation for 3 nights including breakfast and taxes.

DAY 02 - SALTA/ HUMAHUACA - Full day tour to HUMAHUACA GORGE
Departure from Salta towards San Salvador de Jujuy, short visit of this city and its
Cathedral with its golden altar.The tour continues passing by Leon Volcan, Tumbaya, Purmamarca and its seven colours mountain, Tilcara and its Archeological Museum and Pucara (old Indian fortress) the Uquia Church and Humahuaca. Here the Museum of Northern Carnival, the Handicraft Fair and Belgrano's Belvedere. Back to the Hotel in Salta.

DAY 03 - SALTA/CAFAYATE - Full day tour to Cafayate .
A drive through the spectacular Calchaqui Valleys up to the village of Cafayate,
picturesque village located in the valley of Las Conchas River This is the wine
producing area in the Northwest region. Visit to one winery and wine tasting.
Short visit of the village. Return to Salta. Overnight.

DAY 04 - SALTA - Transfer from the hotel to the Airport.

PRICE PER PERSON

PRICE INCLUDES Transfers and tours on regular services with English speaking guide. Accommodation as detailed above including breakfast. Minimum 2 persons.
Validity: 15 DEC 2003