ARGENTINA

Patagonia Atlantic.. 7 nights exploring Peninsula Valdez, Trelew, Punta Tombo -observing whales, penguins, elephant sea lions..and more....

Patagonia Icefields  8 days...Buenos Aires, Calafate, Lake Argentino, Perito Moreno & Spagazzini Glaciers, Chalten and more...

Extensions in Argentina:

Puerto Madryn, Peninsula Valdes.....For Whales, Penguins, Sea Elephantes and more..

Australis Cruises.....5 days/4 nights aboard the Stella or Ventus Australis -

6 night tour program-Locally hosted

DAY 1 ARRIVE BUENOS AIRES
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met and transfer to your hotel by a private vehicle.
At night dinner and tango show. As beef is the tradition of Argentina, no visitor ought to leave this land without enjoying a large steak grilled to perfection, washed down by one of its excellent wines. Then, enjoy the gaucho and criollo folkloric traditions, songs and dances, and the porteño love songs and intricate tango dance steps. Round trip share transfers included . (D)

DAY 2 BUENOS AIRES
Morning sightseeing tour (shared) around South America’s most elegant capital. On the way we will see Plaza de Mayo and the buildings that surround it: Casa Rosada (Government House), Cabildo (Old City Hall), The City Hall. Then, on to see the monumental Congress Building and its Square and along 9 de Julio Ave., the widest in the world, to see the Colon Theater, famous Opera House that stages the most important artists and musicians from all over the world. We will also visit San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Palermo Park with jacaranda and palo borracho trees which flower in spring and late summer, the polo field and the race track and the historical Recoleta Cemetery with its ornate memorials. (B)

DAY 3 BUENOS AIRES

Day at leisure to explore -The Capital of Argentina or take an optional tour to explore the nearby Estancias. (B)

DAY 4 BUENOS AIRES-IGUASSU
Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu. Arrive and private transfer to hotel selected. (B)

DAY 5  IGUASSU Tour of the Falls
Today guided to tour of the Falls (shared). Upon arrival to the Visitors Center and the Iguazu National Park Entrance, you will board a gas-propelled train, that will take you to the upper falls circuit and the Devil’s Throat. Once you are at the Devil’s Throat Station you will walk for about one ilometer on a flat catwalk built over the Upper Iguassu River. This catwalk crosses several islands where there are snack bars. Once you get to the end of the catwalks, you will be surprised by a strategic lookout point resting on the side of the gorgeous Devil’s Throat. The tour to Devil’s Throat has an approximate duration of 1 ½ hour. (Each station and catwalks have snack bars and toilets to cater to the visitor). During this visit the Falls will be seen from up close allowing for the detailed appreciation of both flora and fauna as well the Falls who are literally at the reach of one’s hands. (Approximately this tour takes 6 hours) (B)

DAY 6 IGUASSU
Day at leisure to explore the National Park on your own or take an optional tour to visit the Brazilian side. (B)

DAY 7 IGUASSU-BUENOS AIRES-CONNECT & DEPART
Transfer to airport for flight to Buenos Aires and connections (B)

INCLUDING:
Transfers on arrival and departure with an assistance of our local representative. Luggage handling at airports and hotels. Tours as noted including entrance fees and English speaking tour guides. Meals as mentioned in itinerary B= Breakfast, L=Lunch. Hotel accommodations for 6 nights with room taxes. Assistance of our local representatives 24/7 by phone.

NOT INCLUDED:
International or domestic airfare. USA airport departure taxes, Tips, passports, personal items, alcoholic beverages, Travel & Health insurance and any other services not mentioned in itinerary. Argentina airport departure tax of $30.00

LAND TOUR RATES:

During Christmas and New Years -please add 20% to above rates.

LOCAL AIRFARE is not included. Approximate cost  Buenos Aires-Iguassu-Buenos Aires $350-450

HOTELS USED:

3 star Hotels: Dazzler Recoleta (std room) in B.Aires, St.George (std room) in Iguassu

4 star Hotels: Loi Suites in Buenos Aires and Loi Suites Iguassu (studio Jr room)

5 star Hotels: Sofitel in B.Aires, Melia (falls view room) in Iguassu and Alma del Lago in Bariloche

Land tour Deposits: 15% of the land tour cost (per person) at the time of booking.
Land tour Final Payment: 60 days before departure

Airfares deposit: Airlines do not guarantee any airfares unless ticketed. Full payment required at the time of booking

EXTENSION TO BARILOCHE:

3 days/2 nights

DAY 01 Arrive in Bariloche and transfer to hotel DESIGN (4stars) with daily buffet breakfast

DAY 02 Full day tour (Call Circuito grande). Tour starts with scenic drive skirting Lake Nahuel Huapi as far as Puerto Pañuelo and the Llao Llao Peninsula. Leaving this lake behind, the road climbs through a forest of coihue trees, a native evergreen, offering views of the Andean peaks, you will see the impressive mount Tronador then to Lake Moreno for panoramic view of Lake Nahue Huapi, Victoria Island and the Andean mountains in all their splendor. Return to Bariloche via Laguna El Trebol (Clover Lagoon). Overnight hotel Design

DAY 03 Transfer to the airport.

LAND TOUR COST PER PERSON

DBL US$592; TRP $556

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Daily departures


DAY 1 ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met and transfer to your hotel by a private vehicle.
At night dinner and tango show. As beef is the tradition of Argentina, no visitor ought to leave this land without enjoying a large steak grilled to perfection, washed down by one of its excellent wines. Then, enjoy the gaucho and criollo folkloric traditions, songs and dances, and the porteño love songs and intricate tango dance steps. Round trip share transfers included to El Viejo Almacen or La Ventana. (D)

DAY 2 BUENOS AIRES
Morning sightseeing tour (shared) around South America’s most elegant capital. On the way we will see Plaza de Mayo and the buildings that surround it: Casa Rosada (Government House), Cabildo (Old City Hall), The City Hall. Then, on to see the monumental Congress Building and its Square and along 9 de Julio Ave., the widest in the world, to see the Colon Theater, famous Opera House that stages the most important artists and musicians from all over the world. We will also visit San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Palermo Park with jacaranda and palo borracho trees which flower in spring and late summer, the polo field and the race track and the historical Recoleta Cemetery with its ornate memorials. (B)

DAY 3 BUENOS AIRES-IGUASSU
Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires with connection to Iguassu. Arrive and private transfer to hotel selected. (B)

DAY 4 IGUASSU Tour of the Falls
Today guided to tour of the Falls (shared tour). Upon arrival to the Visitors Center and the Iguazu National Park Entrance, you will board a gas-propelled train, that will take you to the upper falls circuit and the Devil’s Throat. Once you are at the Devil’s Throat Station you will walk for about one ilometer on a flat catwalk built over the Upper Iguassu River. This catwalk crosses several islands where there are snack bars. Once you get to the end of the catwalks, you will be surprised by a strategic lookout point resting on the side of the gorgeous Devil’s Throat. The tour to Devil’s Throat has an approximate duration of 1 ½ hour. (Each station and catwalks have snack bars and toilets to cater to the visitor). During this visit the Falls will be seen from up close allowing for the detailed appreciation of both flora and fauna as well the Falls who are literally at the reach of one’s hands. (Approximately this tour takes 6 hours) (B)

DAY 5 IGUASSU-BUENOS AIRES-CALAFATE
Private transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires where you will be connecting with flight to Calafate. Arrive in Calafate and share transfer to hotel selected. (B)

DAY 6 CALAFATE: Full day Perito Moreno with boat tour -Shared tour
Full day tour to Perito Moreno Glacier, an impressive Patagonian Glacier formed about 1 million years ago. Today will drive about 50 miles from Calafate, to the Peninsula of Magallanes, (south arm of the lago Argentino) to see the glacier, 240 feet above sea level and 3 miles wide, it is an overwhelming view of nature and contrary to other glaciers, this is the only one in the world which is still growing. The day tour includes the Nautical Safari Boat ride. (B)

DAY 7 CALAFATE – ICE RIVERS- Upsala & Spegazzini Glaciers (Los Glaciares) Shared tour
The tour goes through the Spegazzini and the Upsala glaciers, entering the bays that they form and also includes sailing in the cord of icebergs located about 20 km from the Upsala glacier.
You will be picked up around 8:30 from your hotel and will undertake the journey of 50 Km to Punta Bandera, where the boat departs at 10:30 o’clock
The first part of the excursion is in the northern arm of Lake Argentino across the Boca del Diablo, the narrowest part of the lake, then you will go to the Upsala channel and the Spegazzini channel where you are able to see, at the end of each channel, the respective glaciers. The navigation runs between spectacular icebergs of immense size and varied forms. From the boat you will see, among others, the Upsala and the Spegazzini glaciers, the largest and highest respectively among all glaciers in the park.
The route of this navigation is subject to modifications by unfavorable weather conditions. Mid-afternoon return to Calafate and transfer to your hotel...(Take note -this tour runs only from September to April) (B)

DAY 8 CALAFATE –BUENOS AIRES
Transfer to airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Arrive at the domestic airport Aeroparque where you will be met and transfer to Ezeiza international airport (45 minutes away). (B)

INCLUDING:
Transfers on arrival and departure with an assistance of our local representative. Luggage handling at airports and hotels. Tours as noted including entrance fees and English speaking tour guides. Meals as mentioned in itinerary B= Breakfast, L=Lunch. Hotel accommodations for 7 nights with room taxes. Assistance of our local representatives 24/7 by phone.

NOT INCLUDED:
Internationa or domestic airfare. USA airport departure taxes, Tips, passports, personal items, alcoholic beverages, Travel & Health insurance and any other services not mentioned in itinerary. Argentina airport departure tax of $30.00

LAND TOUR RATES:

During Christmas and New Years -please add 20% to above rates.

From May to August -please deduct US$150 as the tour to Glaciers Spagazini & Upsala does not run.

PLUS LOCAL AIRFARE Buenos Aires-Iguassu-Calafate- Buenos Aires $390-550

HOTELS USED:

3 star Hotels: Pulitzer (std room) in B.Aires, St.George (std room) in Iguassu and Sierra Nevada (std room)

4 star Hotels: Loi Suites in Buenos Aires and Iguassu (studio Jr room), Design in Calafate (std room)

5 star Hotels: Sofitel in B.Aires, Melia (falls view room) in Iguassu and Xelena (city view room) in Calafate

Sample International fares: From Miami US$850-1100; New York $950-1200; L.Angeles $1000-1300 . More cities available upon request.

Seasons: Valid all year. Except Christmas-New Year season (please add 15% more)
RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

Land tour Deposits: 15% of the land tour cost -per person- at the time of booking.
Land tour Final Payment: 60 days before departure.

Airfares deposit: Airlines do not guarantee any airfares unless ticketed. Full payment required at the time of booking

For any questions about this tour program call us at 1-800-327-0080 or email us at: tara@taratours.com

DAY 06 PENINSULA VALDEZ:
This morning will depart to Puerto Piramides, where we take a the Yellow Submarine to do whale watching of Southern Right Whales (Eubalaena australis) from June 15 to December 15, and of Southern Sea lions (Otaria flavescens) and cormorants between January and March.
Unlike the conventional watching service, the semi-submersible submarine Yellow Submarine allows us to watch whales submersed in their environment. Underwater, the perspective looks completely different, which is comparable only to the experience of diving among them. While they remain close to the vessel, we watch them all the time through the 40 viewing windows on the lower deck. On board, passengers can walk around at their pleasure on the submersed lower deck, or on the outdoor upper deck and watch the whales from the surface of the water, as a conventional watching....... (B)

NOTE: From Dec 15 to Mar 30 we will observe the beautiful Toninas (black and white Dolphins) playing in this area...

DAY 07 PENINSULA VALDEZ:
Day at leisure to explore the area on your own. (B)

DAY 08 PENINSULA VALDEZ-BUENOS AIRES-USA
Transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires and to connect with your international flight back home. (B)
(International airfare not included)

LAND TOUR RATES:

During Christmas and New Years -please add 20% to above rates.

PLUS LOCAL AIRFARE Buenos Aires-Trelew- Buenos Aires $350-500 per person

HOTELS USED:

3 star Hotels: Pulitzer (std room) in B.Aires & Posada Madryn (std room)

4 star Hotels: Loi Suites in Buenos Aires & Dazzler Tower P.Madryn

5 star Hotels: Sofitel in B.Aires (City view) & Territorio P.Madryn

NOTE: More programs available for this area and staying at superb Estancias like El Pedral and Bahia Bustamante  with private transfers and tours (click here for sample program)

INCLUDING:  
Daily breakfast. Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides and entrance fees when necessary. Hotel accommodations of your choice for 7 nights with room taxes and service charges. Transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and tips to airport porters · English speaking tour guides.
 
NOT INCLUDED:
International or domestic airfares, USA-Argentina airport departure taxes -(usually included in your international air ticket), Travel & Health insurance, tips to guide or hotel/airport porters.

SAMPLE AIRFARES FROM USA:
From Miami  US$850-1050 plus airport departure taxes. Los Angeles 1100-1300, New York 950-1150.

2024 LAND TOUR COST PER PERSON

3 stars Hotels: Double US$2,860

4 stars Hotels: Double US$3,580

5 stars Hotels: Double US$4,660

During Christmas and New Years -please add 20% to above rates.

Plus local airfare Buenos Aires to Bariloche  and Puerto Montt to Santiago. About US$400-500 pp

5 stars: Four Seasons (BUE); Llao Llao (BRC); Radisson (PVA); Ritz Carlton (SC)

Deposits Land: 15% of the total cost pp -at the time of booking.
Deposit airfares: Full payment as airlines do not guarantee any rates unless ticketed.
Final Payment: 60 days before departure

SAMPLE AIRFARES:
From Miam US$1200-1400; New York $1300-1500; Los Angeles $1400-1700

Seasons: Valid all year. Except New Year, Holy Week and Sky Season in Bariloche (We'll provide revised rates).

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

Daily departures -

Locally hosted

DAY 1. ARRIVE RIO DE JANEIRO:  

 Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, transfer to hotel selected

DAY 2 RIO DE JANEIRO:  Sugar Loaf Tour-shared tour

Morning  sightseeing tour of Sugar Loaf. Drive along Rio's famous beaches to the Praia Vermelha (Red Beach) cable car station where you will be taken to the Urca Mountain (mid-way station) with its gardens and look-out points. Then, the second part of the ride will take you to the peak of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, 1300 ft above sea level to photograph the awe-inspiring views. (B)

DAY 3 RIO DE JANEIRO:  Corcovado and Christ the Reedemer- shared Tour

A quick drive from your hotel to the Cosme Velho Train Station. The cog wheel train will climb up through the Tijuca Rain Forest and will bring you to the steps of the Christ Statue. At 2.300 ft above sea level, a breathtaking view of the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Guanabara Bay, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the 9 mile Rio-Niteroi Bridge, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean (3-4 hours) (B)

DAY 4 RIO DE JANEIRO - IGUASSU:  Tour of The Falls (Brazilian side) -private tour

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls. Arrive and continue to visit and tour of the falls (brazilian side) -a never to be forgotten spectacle of nature- and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World....

The waterfall system consists of about 270 falls along 2.7 kilometers (1.67 miles) of the Iguazu River. Some of the individual falls are up to 82 meters (269 feet) in height, though the majority are about 64 meters (210 feet). The Garganta del Diablo or Devil's Throat (Garganta do Diabo in Portuguese), a U-shaped 150-metre-wide and 700-metre-long (490 by 2300 feet) cliff, is the most impressive of all, and marks the border between Argentina and Brazil. Most of the falls are within Argentine territory, but from the Brazilian side a more panoramic view of the Garganta del Diablo is obtained. Many islands split up the falls, including several large ones.

Continue to the Argentinian side (Immigration and formalities at the border). Arrive at your hotel Argentinian side. Overnight.  (B)

DAY 5 IGUASSU FALLS: Tour of the Falls (Argentinian side) -shared tour 

Full day excursion. Morning transfer with your tour guide to the Visitors Center and the Iguazu National Park Entrance, you will board a gas-propelled train, that will take you to the upper falls circuit and the Devil’s Throat. Once you are at the Devil’s Throat Station you will walk for about one kilometer on a flat catwalk built over the Upper Iguassu River. This catwalk crosses several islands where there are snack bars. Once you get to the end of the catwalks, on the side of the gorgeous Devil’s Throat. The tour to Devil’s Throat has an approximate duration of 1 ½ hour. (Each station and catwalks have snack bars and toilets to cater to the visitor) During this visit the Falls will be seen from up close allowing for the detailed appreciation of both flora and fauna as well the Falls who are literally at the reach of one’s hands. Mid-afternoon return to your hotel. (B)

DAY 6 IGUASSU-BUENOS AIRES:

Noon shared transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Arrive and private transfer to your hotel. (B)

DAY 7 BUENOS AIRES: City tour -shared tour

Morning half-day tour around South America’s most elegant capital. On the way we will see Plaza de Mayo and the buildings that surround it: Casa Rosada (Government House), Cabildo (Old City Hall), The City Hall. Then, on to see the monumental Congress Building and its Square and along 9 de Julio Ave., the widest in the world, to see the Colon Theater, famous Opera House that stages the most important artists and musicians from all over the world. We will also visit San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Palermo Park with jacaranda and palo borracho trees which flower in spring and late summer, the polo field and the race track and the historical Recoleta Cemetery with its ornate memorials. (B)

DAY 8 BUENOS AIRES:  Dinner & Tango Show

Days at leisure to visit famous Florida Street for leather buys or take an optional tour. At night dinner and tango show at Micheangelo or La Ventana. As beef is the tradition of Argentina, no visitor ought to leave this land without enjoying a large steak grilled to perfection, washed down by one of its excellent wines. Then, enjoy the gaucho and criollo folkloric traditions, songs and dances, and the porteño love songs and intricate tango dance steps. Round trip shared transfers included (B)

DAY 9 BUENOS AIRES -DEPARTS

Private transfer to the airport for your flight to USA. (B)
 
INCLUDING:  
Daily breakfast. . Hotel accommodations of your choice for 3 nights in Buenos Aires, 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro, 2 nights in Iguassu with room taxes and service charges of 10% & 20%. Tours as mentioned in itinerary with entrance fees and English speaking tour guides. Transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and tips to airport porters in Rio, Iguassu and Buenos Aires.
 
NOT INCLUDED:
International or domestic airfare; USA airport departure taxes...Brazil Airport tax $36; Buenos Aires $20; Travel & Health insurance, tips. Rates subject to change at any time.

HOTELS USED:

3star Hotels:  Windsor Martinique (Rio); Dazzler Recoleta (Bue); St. George-Argentinian side (IGR)

4star Hotels: Windsor Leme or Hilton (Rio) Loi Suites Recoleta (Bue); Mercure or Amerian (IGR)

Deposits: 15% per person at the time of booking.

From September 15 to April 15-

For Christmas & New Years pleas add 20% to above rates.