Luxury Private Travel 2013
Signature Argentina
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Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Arrive by overnight flight to Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires. After settling in to your hotel, embark on an orientation tour of the surrounding area with your private A&K guide.
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires or Hotel Mio Buenos Aires | Meals: B - Day 2: Buenos Aires
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Visit the many landmarks of Buenos Aires, including the Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace) and the Cabildo. Known as the “Paris of South America,” the city’s European influences are on display in the architecture, cuisine and other facets of daily life. Stroll the lovely parks and gardens of Palermo; the charming quarters of San Telmo, birthplace of the tango; the bustling banking and business center; the working-class barrio of La Boca, home to colorful buildings and the renowned Boca Juniors soccer team; and Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of Eva Perón. This afternoon, learn basic tango steps before attending a dinner and tango show at a renowned Buenos Aires venue.
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires or Hotel Mio Buenos Aires | Meals: B D - Day 3: Buenos Aires/Iguassu Falls, Brazil
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Fly to Iguassu Falls and visit the Brazilian side of the spectacular waters. The falls are one of the most impressive sights in the world, with a breathtaking 275 cascades that spread across a gulf of nearly two miles. They are located in the lush Iguassu National Park, a sprawling forest home to rare wildlife such as macaw, toucan, monkey, crocodile and armadillo.
Hotel Das Cataratas or Loi Suites | Meals: B - Day 4: Iguassu Falls
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Today, the thrill of the falls continues when you view different vistas from the Argentine side. Walk above the falls through paths surrounded by tropical flora, butterflies and exotic birds. Venture onto a catwalk that extends 3,600 feet over Devil’s Throat, a roiling cataract that marks the border between Argentina and Brazil.
Hotel Das Cataratas or Loi Suites | Meals: B - Day 5: Iguassu Falls/Bariloche, Argentina
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This morning, fly to Bariloche, the “Little Switzerland” of Argentina. Continue to your lodge, your home for the next three days.
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort | Meals: B - Day 6: Bariloche
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This morning, explore Bariloche and view some of the most attractive scenery in Argentina, a panoply of lush hills, snowtopped peaks and lakes reflecting a crisp blue sky. Visit the Llao Llao Peninsula, Lopez Bay and the Cerro Campanario chairlift, affording incredible views of the valley below. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort | Meals: B - Day 7: Bariloche
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You are at leisure today to try a round of golf at Patagonia’s best 18-hole course, or explore the pastoral surroundings with your choice of activities, including mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, rafting, fishing or horseback riding.
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort | Meals: B - Day 8: Bariloche/El Calafate
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Spend a relaxing morning at the hotel before departing to the airport to board a flight to El Calafate, gateway to the majestic world of glaciers. El Calafate is a rustic, charming town with well-kept gardens and pretty homes set before a stunning Patagonian backdrop.
Los Sauces or Alto Calafate Hotel Patagónico | Meals: B - Day 9: El Calafate
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Enjoy a full day at Perito Moreno Glacier, considered by many to be the most beautiful in the world. Your day includes trekking over the incredible glacier with your expert guide. Later, sail close to the glacier in the hopes of seeing a calving.
Los Sauces or Alto Calafate Hotel Patagónico | Meals: B L - Day 10: El Calafate/Buenos Aires
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After breakfast, depart for Buenos Aires to connect to your international flight this evening.
Meals: B
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