Glaciers-Tango & Falls:

Places Covered:

Glaciers National Park, Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls

Duration:

6 Nights / 7 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

Day 01:

Motor coach to Torres Del Paine National Park / El Calafate. Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier on you way from Torres del Paine National Park to El Calafate. Today you'll visit one of the world's largest continental glaciers that are continually expanding, the so-called Continental Ice Block of Patagonia. Surrounded by the towering Andes peaks you can feel the magic isolation of these gigantic masses of ice. Every three to four years a worldwide renowned event takes place: the fascinating crash of Perito Moreno Glacier's ice wall. The deep silence of this imposing scenery is broken when huge blocks of ice fall away from the main wall and into the lake with thunder-like sounds.

Optional: Mini-trekking on Perito Moreno Glacier - Free of charge when requested at the time of booking.

Day 02:

American Breakfast at your hotel. Full Day Excursion to Upsala Glacier and Onelli Bay - Travel to Punta Bandera to enjoy a launch sightseeing trip to the Upsala Glacier sailing among icebergs that have broken off.

Day 03:

American Breakfast at your hotel. Flight to El Calafate Or Rio Gallegos / Buenos Aires. Upon arrival at the airport a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering. Half Day Tour of Buenos Aires - In this tour of Argentina's cultural and political capital, you will get a sampling glimpse of the diverse districts that make up this grand city. Visit the colorful "Boca" district and the elegant North Quarter and Palermo Park. See the government "Casa Rosada" - pink house, the Colon Theater, May Square and drive down the famous 9th of July Avenue. Tango Show is included.

Day 04:

American Buffet Breakfast at your hotel. Estancia excursion and Fiesta Gaucha - In today's excursion you get the chance to learn about and admire the traditional dances, songs and meals of the Argentine gaucho by taking part in a real Gaucho Festival. The party is held at a beautiful country residence, in an old ranch situated on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Lunch at the estancia.

Day 05:

American Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer from hotel to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu. Guided excursion of the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls - This tour will introduce you to one of the wonders of the world: the Iguazu falls. Visit to the Argentina side falls. They are located inside Iguazu National Park, one of the first protected natural areas in America, declared Natural Patrimony of Humankind by Unesco. We will walk through the Inferior and Superior paths admiring the breathtaking 275 cascades which spread across a gulf of nearly 2 miles and pour past lush tropical vines as they crash into the waters below. After the walk the will drive to Puerto Canoas and take a boat ride to the Devil's throat observation deck to enjoy the most impressive view of the very heart of the falls. Nautical Adventure Boat Excursion - Boat excursion to the Argentinean and Brazilian side of the Falls, to admire the falls from the bottom. Take a short walk down from the Inferior Path to board your speed boat to San Martin Island. You will have a view of the Brazilian side of the falls; navigate along the island shore for a view of the Argentine side of the falls.

Day 06:

American Breakfast at your hotel. Guided tour of the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls - As the Das Cataratas Hotel is conveniently inside the Iguassu National Park property, you will go in a guided walking tour of the falls, considered to be one of the wonders of the world - Here you will see the waters of the Paraná River plunge in 32 separate falls over a 200 foot precipice two and a half miles wide. These colossal waterfalls make the Niagara look like a tiny stream. For those staying at a different one, transfers to and from the falls is included. Itaipú Dam Visit - Early afternoon transfer from your hotel to Itaipú's Public Relations access building to watch a film on the history and construction of this engineering wonder. Then, board a bus for a guided visit of this bi-national project between Brazil and Paraguay on the Paraná River. It's the largest hydroelectric dam in the world: over 8 kilometers long and 12,600.000 KWH of power.

Day 07:

American Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer from hotel to the airport for departure from Iguassu Falls.