Lakes, Glaciers and Mountains - 14 Days: Bariloche to Ushuaia ex Buenos Aires
- Duration: 14 Days
- Location: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
- Product code: TLGM
TRIP SUMMARY:
- Daily Departure
- Duration: 13 night adventure
- Tour focus: Overland journey through Patagonia with mix of boat, plane and bus.
- Group Size: Min 2
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Accommodation: 13 nights in small boutique hotels and hysteria
- Internal flights within Argentina and Chile
- Airport transfers
- 14 breakfasts
- Half Day Buenos Aires city tour
- Tour of Bariloche and surrounds
- Lake crossing into Chile
- Full day tour into Tierra Del Fuego National Park
- Full Day tour of Perito Moreno Glacier
- Tour of Tierra Del Fuego National Park
ITINERARY:
Day 1 – Buenos Aires
Arrive and transfer to selected hotel.
Day 2 – Buenos Aires
Half day city sightseeing visiting the main points of interest, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Palermo and Recoleta.
Day 3 – Buenos Aires – Bariloche
Transfer to domestic airport for departure to Bariloche. In the afternoon city sightseeing (Short Circuit): discover the
beautiful nature that surrounds the City of Bariloche, such as the Nahuel Huapi Lake and the vast surrounding mountain range with its breath–taking panoramic views
Day 4 – Bariloche – Peulla
Today you cross the Andes on a unique journey which passes through the mountains following a series of glacial lakes along forested roads.
Overnight in Peulla
Day 5 – Peulla – Puerto Varas
You switch between water and land as you head towards Chile, boarding a ferry to cross Lake Todos Los Santos, which straddles the Argentine–Chilean border and is overlooked by towering, snowy peaks. The conical snow–capped Osorno volcano offers a stunning backdrop to the turquoise, glacial waters at Petrohué Falls, where you'll have a chance to wander across wooden walkways on your final stop before arriving at your destination, Puerto Varas. Overnight
Day 6 – Puerto Varas – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
Transfer to airport for departure to Punta Arenas. Arrival and transfer to bus station to travel by regular bus to Puerto Natales. Reception and transfer to selected hotel
Day 7 – Puerto Natales
Torres del Paine National Park. A day trip through a spectacular landscape of the Patagonia steppe where plenty of wildlife could be seen. Along the way visit several panoramic viewpoints of the Nordenskjöld Lake and the Paine Horns, Lake Pehoe and Salto Grande waterfalls.
Day 8 – Puerto Natales – El Calafate
Transfer to bus station to travel by regular bus to Calafate. Arrival and transfer to selected hotel.
Day 9 – El Calafate
Full day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier. The highlight in Patagonia with its ice walls and impressive setting. One of the few advancing glaciers. Huge icebergs from the glacier will collapse into the Lake. The roar of the gigantic ice rocks falling and crashing into the waters of the channel is a unique experience. Walks along the footpath to view the Glacier from different viewpoints.
Day 10 – El Calafate
At leisure to enjoy a navigation thru Lago Argentino or visit the small town of El Chalten.
Day 11 – El Calafate – Ushuaia
Transfer to airport for departure to Ushuaia, the southernmost city of the World. Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel.
Day 12 – Ushuaia
Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park. Drive to Tierra del Fuego National Park, close to the border with Chile where the Andes shows spectacular scenery. Walk among the woods of the National Park and enjoy this isolated place and its wildlife.
Day 13 – Ushuaia – Buenos Aires
Transfer out for departure to Buenos Aires. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival.
Day 14 – Enjoy your breakfast and if you have time do some last minute shopping before being transferred to the airport for your flight.
