Daily Departures 08 days 07 nights
DAY 01 BUENOS AIRES. Arrival at Ezeiza International Airport.
You are met and transferred to the specified hotel. After checking in at the hotel and a short rest, we'll go on a city tour of Buenos Aires, considered the most cosmopolitan city of South America, very much alike some European capital cities (3 and a half hours' CITY TOUR). A regular service, that you can do in the morning or afternoon.
The highlights include: Plaza de Mayo and the surrounding buildings, among which La Casa Rosada (seat of the National Government); "El Cabildo", old seat of the government of Buenos Aires, the metropolitan Cathedral standout. From this place we'll move towards the "Palacio del Congreso" (Parliament), 9 de Julio Avenue (the widest in the world) wich is the Colon Theatre, considered together with the Metropolitan House of New York and the La Scala of Milan, among the best opera houses of the world, where the best actors and musicians have come from all over the world to perform there. We'll also visit the popular suburb of the Boca which looks like a Neapolitan or Genovese one. The Palermo Park and the historic Recoleta, with its renowned cemetery located just a few meters from the well known restaurants, cafeterias and discos of Buenos Aires. Overnight.
DAY 02 BUENOS AIRES. Buffet breakfast at hotel.
(OPTIONAL)Half Day Tour: Paraná River Delta. Today we will go to a beautiful drive train along the northern residential districts of the city and its outskirts until the presidential house in Olivos district, where we will board the "Tren de la Costa" (Riverside train) from we will see luxurious homes and mansions overlooking the River Plate and will took oof the train in San Isidro Station, the name of the neighbourhood which is one of the few remaining sites where old style romanticism is still alive. In these neighbourhood we'll visit the Cathedral and their square.
Later the bus catch us and in 15 minutes we'll arrive at Tigre district, a residential place near Buenos Aires city (30 km) where a great number of summer residences yacht clubs and rowing clubs attract the weekend activity of many "porteños, we will enjoy a sail along the innumerable channels before returning to town.Overnight
DAY 03 BUENOS AIRES / BARILOCHE. Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the domestic airport for flight to Bariloche.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
The architecture of this picturesque city resembles the characteristic resorts on the Swiss Alps and this is why it is called the 'Argentine Switzerland'. Especially known due to its closeness to one of the best skiing areas in the country, Cathedral Mountain, the city is also the starting point for the Lake Crossing through the Chilean border.
Bariloche, in the heart of Nahuel Huapi National Park, is surrounded by immense mountains, crystal clear lakes and centennial coihue and cypress woods; in all, a marvellous landscape. The area is a paradise for fly-fishing, hunting, trekking, rafting and all kinds of adventure sports and activities in contact with nature. Overnight..
DAY 04 BARILOCHE
Breakfast at the hotel. HD Tour: Circuito Chico
It is almost compulsory that the first excursion done in Bariloche be the famous Circuito Chico, not only because it shows the most representative places in the mountain range scenery, but also because visitors may see and fall in love with this city in just half a day.
The tour begins downtown, on Ezequiel Bustillo Avenue, which borders Lake Nahuel Huapi with a winding layout. This beautiful water body, which deserves an independent chapter to describe it, is the largest lake in the region and, with its 55,700 hectares, is present almost all through the tour.
The first stretch, in addition to urban architecture, includes the houses of pioneers, the Nautical Club and the Melipal neighbourhood. As buildings are left behind, the scenery near the Nahuel Huapi begins to change. From this point, it shows off cypresses, maitenes, coihues and ñires, among other typical trees. In summer, this road acquires shocking red and yellow colours from the rose hip bushes, blackberry and raspberry plants and the gorses which bloom all around.
8 kilometres ahead, opposite Huemul Island, lies a beach called Bonita. Farther ahead, Serena Bay is reached, a small bathing resort with a boat ramp.
At the 17th kilometre marker, stands the base of Mount Campanario, which reaches 1,050 meters of height and whose summit may be accessed through a chairlift.
Passing by the San Pedro Peninsula, the itinerary continues towards the Llao Llao Peninsula.
At the 24th kilometre marker, the San Eduardo Chapel, Puerto Pañuelo and the Llao Llao Hotel may be spotted. Totally refurbished and with all its facilities open, the classical hotel is one of the best known postcards in Bariloche, with panoramic sights of the national park and Lakes Perito Moreno and Nahuel Huapi.
The Llao Llao Municipal Park protects forests of coihues and cañas colihues, as well as creepers, bushes and other trees, which may be seen when hiking along its trails.
After passing by Villa Tacul and Lake Escondido, the joint between Lakes Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno is reached. This is crossed by Bridge Angostura, over the river bearing the same name. This is the ideal spot to have a break and go down to the rocky beaches of both lakes, lying 150 meters from one another.
The circuit also shows the mountaineer's cemetery, the Swiss hamlet and, finally, the panoramic or vantage point over Lake Moreno, at the 40th kilometre marker.
The way back begins at El Trébol Lagoon and continues to the joint with Bustillo Avenue, which leads back to the city center.
Thus, travelling along just 60 kilometres, visitors may admire lakes, mountains and native forests of singular beauty.
Afternoon free.Overnight.
DAY 05 BARILOCHE
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
(OPTIONAL)The tour begins at Puerto Pañuelo, on the shores of the picturesque Llao Llao Peninsula. Catamarans leave from this pier towards Victoria Island.
The blue waters of the Nahuel Huapi, the greenness of the trees growing on the coast and the snow-capped peaks of the mountain range that surrounds the scenery are our companions during our voyage.
After 30 minutes of a quiet lake ride that crosses 11 kilometres, Puerto Anchorena is reached on the island.
Its beautiful natural scenery spreads across 3,710 hectares and encloses various attractions. Victoria Island is divided into three areas: access to the public in general is not allowed in two of them, whereas the central area that may be visited by tourists. In a remote past, it would be dwelled by Indian communities that left their marks in the form of cave paintings in some areas of the island.
The leafy trails that cross Victoria lead the visitors to the giant sequoias, thujas, eucalyptus, pines, oaks as well as cypresses, coihues and ñires, which are the habitat for various species, such as the pudú (the smallest deer in the world), wild boar, red deer, pheasants and countless species of birds. Some imperial shag may also be spotted in the tree tops.
The del Toro, Puerto Gross, Radal and Piedras Blancas beaches are some of the most interesting nooks in Victoria Island.
After touring around the island, it is possible to sail to Puerto Quetrihue, located in the South of the peninsula bearing the same name, in order to visit the Arrayanes National Park. This reserve protects a myrtle forest unique in the world, with specimens of 15 meters of height, which are between 500 and 650 years old.
Return to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 06 BARILOCHE
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for an optional tour or do shopping.
DAY 07 BARILOCHE/BUENOS AIRES
At agreed time, we will pick you up at the hotel for transfer to the airport to flight back to Buenos Aires.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
(OPTIONAL) dinner show tour to some of the renowned places to enjoy a tango show (Tango: the world known dance of the Rio de la Plata).Accommodation.
DAY 07 BUENOS AIRES. Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time until the moment to be transferred to the airport to begin the return trip.
Package include:
04 nights of acommodation in Buenos Aires
03 nights of acommodation in Bariloche
Half Day CITY TOUR (3hours)
Half Day Circuito Chico
Tranfers in Buenos Aires: Aeropuerto/Hotel/Aeropuerto(Ezeiza y Aeroparque)
Transfers in Bariloche: Aeropuerto/Hotel/Aeropuerto
**Air Tickets are not included