11 Day itinerary in Argentina, South America
The forest and the mountains. Lakes, plateau and the Patagonian mountain range deserve to be discovered. It is time to discover all of its secrets and amazing landscapes through the senses. Immerse yourselves in the depths of this southern region that seduces by its majestic nature. This 11-days tr... Read More
By Hervé and Agustina
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Hiking
Meet local people
Outdoors & Nature
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Night
Navigation to the Marble Chapels
Walking through Tierra de Colores
Sleeping in domes in a natural reserve
Horseback ride in Chubut
Navigation to the Marble Chapels
Walking through Tierra de Colores
Sleeping in domes in a natural reserve
Horseback ride in Chubut
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Welcome to Argentina (-/-/-)
Arrival at Buenos Aires International Airport and private transfer to your hotel. Your guide will meet you at the hotel to start a 4-hour walking city tour. You will discover the hidden treasures of the city, and its emblematic buildings. The tour starts in Plaza de Mayo, the historical quarter, taking a short walk in this area. Later, you will take a local bus to the neighborhood of La Boca, where you will walk along its famous Caminito street and see the local artists. You will have the opportunity to visit a “Conventillo”, a typical colourful house built by immigrants. The tours end in San Telmo, the historical neighborhood of the city. 4-hour private activity, with English-speaking guide
Guide: Included for the day
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From Buenos Aires to Comodoro Rivadavia (B/-/-)
Private transfer to Buenos Aires domestic airport for a flight to Comodoro Rivadavia. Welcome to Patagonia. Your guide will wait for you at the airport for a private transfer to Los Antiguos, through the vast Patagonian plateau. On the way, you will visit a petrified forest called Sarmiento. This provincial natural monument is from the Cenozoic era and dated to around 65 million years ago. These petrified trees, witnesses to prehistoric times, form a landscape of indescribable beauty, characterized by the hardness of the rocks, the color of the different geological layers and the silence of respect for nature. The petrified logs are the result of the effect of these millions of years on the wood. At the start of the Tertiary era, the Andes mountain range rose, preventing the passage of moisture from the Pacific. At the same time, there were eruptions, the sediment of which spread and began a slow process of turning these logs into stone. Arrival in Los Antiguos. Distance: from Comodoro Rivadavia to Los Antiguos through Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento: 482 km, around 6 hs (not counting the visit of the Bosque).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Marble Chapels (B/L/-)
Early departure from Los Antiguos heading West. You will discover the dizzying path through the Andes, immense lakes, steppe, and Patagonian forests to the neighboring country, Chile. You can observe Mount San Valentín, an imposing summit of 4,058 meters, as well as the main mountains of Campo de Hielo Norte. On-site, you will navigate on General Carrera Lake (or Lake Buenos Aires in its Argentinian part), one of the largest lakes in South America (1850 km2). The geology of its coasts is very varied, and includes, among other things, a base dating from the Paleozoic. These rocks composed of Calcium Carbonate have been shaped by the erosion of the waters of the lake, and have dug superb caves where the light of Patagonia plays with water and rock to give an enchanting spectacle. Lunch included Small-group excursion with English/Spanish speaking guide
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Visit Cueva de las Manos, UNESCO’s World Heritage Site (B/L/-)
Today you will discover the most captivating archaeological site of Patagonia, La Cueva de las Manos. In the heart of the Rio Pinturas Canyon, these caves are a unique testimony to the presence of men in the region almost 10,000 years ago. But it is all the large amount of hand contours that impress most, and their almost perfect conservation until today. You will be invited to follow the footsteps of the first inhabitants of Patagonia as you walk along the paths they used to travel through the canyon. The opportunity also to discover a part of the legendary route 40 less known to the general public, where you can observe the native fauna such as condors, guanacos or even pumas. You will participate in beautiful hikes along the Canyon Caracoles, the Canyon Rio Pinturas and through the astonishing “Tierra de Colores” (Land of Colors), an ideal site to contemplate the chromatic richness of the rock formations. Lunch included Small-group excursion with English/Spanish speaking guide
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Nature safari at Zeballos: on the highest path in Patagonia (B/L/-)
You will leave from Los Antiguos to the East, crossing the highest and most spectacular route of Southern Patagonia. The road to Zeballos is parallel to the famous road 40, and was created at the beginning of the last century as an old border road to communicate the region of Los Antiguos with the Estancias located to the south. Today it is a fascinating setting because of its geology (you will be perplexed in front of the arsenic cones or even in front of the huge petrified trunks!) and its changing landscapes. You will appreciate the diversity of its fauna like nowhere elsewhere in Patagonia. This place offers the possibility to observe flora and fauna of the region: condors, South Andean deers and “choiques” (rheas), for example. This picturesque route is known to be the highest road in Patagonia and crosses four distinct environments: steppe, Andean forest, high meadows and mountains. You will enjoy a view over the impressive Monte San Lorenzo (3706 m). Almost guaranteed observation of condors, trekking between dykes, basalt sandstone formations and simple contemplation of the landscape which changes with the seasons. It is a unique opportunity to discover authentic Patagonia with the five senses! Lunch included Small-group excursion with English/Spanish speaking guide
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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On the road to Esquel (B/-/D)
Today, you will leave in private service towards the North of Chubut province. You will travel 619 km along the famous route 40, to the Huemueles Mountain Reserve (approximately 7h30 of route). Huemules is a private mountain reserve of 6 thousand hectares, intended for excursions in small groups and for the contemplation and enjoyment of nature. It is surrounded by Cerro La Torta and protected from the wind by the summits of Cordon Huemules. The private reserve is located 20 km west of Esquel, and it is a neighbor of Los Alerces National Park. You are going to live a complete Patagonian experience immersed in full nature. Each activity in this reserve is a different sensation. All meals are included Free night to relax.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Huemules Mountain Reserve (B/L/D)
2 full days to enjoy this private reserve. You can do two half-day activities, or one full-day activity. You will be able to carry out all kinds of recreational activities and sports in nature. If you want to rest, you can also do it, in this impressive natural setting of snowy mountains, forests and streams surrounded by silence and loneliness, the one that will provide the scope for relaxation and contemplation. Possible activities for these day: Horseback riding Trekking Mountain bike Flora and fauna watching All meals are included
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Huemules Mountain Reserve (B/L/D)
2 full days to enjoy this private reserve. You can do two half-day activities, or one full-day activity. You will be able to carry out all kinds of recreational activities and sports in nature. If you want to rest, you can also do it, in this impressive natural setting of snowy mountains, forests and streams surrounded by silence and loneliness, the one that will provide the scope for relaxation and contemplation. Possible activities for these day: Horseback riding Trekking Mountain bike Flora and fauna watching All meals are included
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Flight back to Buenos Aires(B/-/-)
Private transfer to Esquel’s airport. Arrival at Buenos Aires. You will be transferred to the hotel in the bohemian neighborhood of San Telmo. For this day, you can discover this area at your own pace, one of the oldest in the city, stroll through the antique shops in the San Telmo Market and enjoy the tango dancers in Plaza Dorrego.
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Bike tour in the northern neighborhoods (B/-/-)
You will visit the northern districts of the city of Buenos Aires by bike. You will discover Plaza San Martin, the aristocratic districts of Recoleta and Barrio Parque, the parks of Palermo and Rosedal and the Congreso of Buenos Aires. The first stop is Plaza San Martín. You are already in the heart of the Retiro neighborhood, and when you look up, you will find that this green park is surrounded by architectural pearls. One of them is the famous Kavanagh building, which was the arrowhead of modern architecture in Argentina. The tour continues along Avenida del Libertador, which was once the city's first coastal walk, along the Río de la Plata. Today it is a very long, elegant and tree-lined avenue. After a few minutes, you arrive at the Recoleta district: you will discover the history of the most elegant area of the city and its first inhabitants, the mysterious “Recollect monks” Where their old farm used to be, it is today one of the most famous cemeteries in the world, home to the great bourgeois families of the country, most of the presidents of the Republic and even the emblematic “Evita”Perón. The Recoleta Cemetery invites you to take a short walk, and you will no doubt be amazed at the diversity of the funerary architecture, stained glass windows and statues. You pick up your bike again to discover the Parque 3 de Febrero, also known as the parks of Palermo. The park, with its green and its lagoon, is one of the most beautiful places in Buenos Aires, it is the green heart of the city. You can take a walk in the Rosedal, a garden that, as its name implies, is covered with an immense variety of roses. On the way back, you will cross Barrio Norte. The last stop is in the Plaza del Congreso. Private excursion with English-speaking guide. Duration: around 4 hours Departure at 2:30 p.m., you must arrive 15 minutes before. Total distance: 14 km.
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Meals: Breakfast
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End of the trip (B/-/-)
After breakfast, you will be transferred on private service to Buenos Aires International airport,, according to your flight schedule. End of our services
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I studied a degree in tourism and specializations on heritage and sustainable management. I traveled a lot in Argentina, discovering unique corners of this immense and varied country and I've been working as a travel advisor for more than 10 years.
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