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Special to Buenos Aires US$1330 pp/dbl -5 nights incl.airfare from Miami

ARGENTINA

Come to discover the wonders of Argentina. Bustling, exciting Buenos Aires. Iguassu Falls with its plunging cataracts. The majesty of the Andes. The super-scenic Lake District. The wine center of Mendoza. Patagonia stretching south to glacier lakes and fjords before meeting Tierra del Fuego and its capital Ushuaia, meeting point for the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at the tip of the Continent.

Come, join us to discover Argentina !

Special to Buenos Aires 5 nights at Hotel Americas Towers incl.airfare via LAN

The Argentinian Express  8 days visiting Buenos Aires and beautiful Iguassu Falls

Absolutely Argentina New! 21 days visiting the most important places in Argentina.

Antarctic Cruise  Departing from Ushuaia for 12 days

Patagonia Icefield  9 days...Buenos Aires, Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier with optional extension to El Chalten & Fitz Roy

Best of Argentina  14 days....visiting Mendoza, Iguassu, Buenos Aires & Bariloche

Buenos Aires-Iguassu-Santiago 12 days Exploring Iguassu Falls and the Capitals cities

Best of Patagonia Argentina-Chile   18 days visiting Torres del Paine (Chile) and Perito Moreno  (Argentina) plus Bariloche, Puerto Montt, Buenos Aires and Santiago with optional extension to Peninsula Valdez.

Samba and Tango Cities 8 days....best of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro

Best of the South Atlantic  10 days Visiting Rio, Buenos Aires & Iguassu Falls

Deluxe Buenos Aires The "Paris of South America" private services...7 days/5 nights

Australis Cruise Expeditions 8 days Cruising around Cape Horn towards Punta Arenas

PLEASE BE ADVISED - The USA airport departure taxes, security and fuel surcharges change daily. Some airlines are charging $100 to $200 per person. We will advise you of the exact cost at the time of placing reservations. This amount will be added to your final bill.

THE ARGENTINIAN EXPRESS

DAY 01. USA-BUENOS AIRES

Departs Miami or New York for your overnight flight to Buenos Aires. 

DAY 02. BUENOS AIRES

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met and accompanied to your hotel. At night transfer to a restaurant for a typical delicious steak dinner and Tango show.

DAY 03 BUENOS AIRES

Afternoon 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 04-05 BUENOS AIRES

Days at leisure to visit famous Florida Street for leather buys or take an optional tour. (B)

DAY 06 BUENOS AIRES-IGUASSU 

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires with connection to Iguassu. Arrive and transfer to hotel selected. (B)

Morning tour of the Falls. 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 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, 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. Total duration of tour: 6 hours. (B)

Transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires with connection back to USA. (B)

Business Class available upon request from Miami or New York via Aerolineas Argentinas.

INCLUDING:

Round trip airfare  from Miami to Buenos Aires via American Airlines or Aerolineas Argentinas (see add-ons from other cities below); 6 nights hotel accommodations of your choice ; Half day city tour of Buenos Aires; Half day tour of the Falls Daily buffet  breakfast; Transfers airport-hotel-airport; Room taxes & Service charges; Local airfare Buenos Aires-Iguassu-Buenos Aires; Assistance of our local tour operator while in Buenos Aires and Iguassu.

Not included:

Airport departure taxes/fuel surcharges/security from USA $79-110, Argentina $25, insurance, tips to guide or hotel/airport porters.

Effective December 20^th, 2009 all US citizens will have to pay USD$131.00 upon arrival to Argentina

ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: 

Add $200 from or New York, Boston, Newark, Washington;  Add $270 from LAX, SFO; Add $300 from Dallas, & Zone 3 & 5; Add $250 from ATL & Zone 1, 2; Add $350 from CHI, HOU, SJU & ZONE 4, 6.

Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA

Seasons:

Valid for Tue, Wed & Thu departures -other days add $40 each way.  From Dec.09 to Dec.31 add $250 more per person. All rates per person. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. 

DAY 01. USA-BUENOS AIRES:

Departs Miami or New York for your overnight flight to Buenos Aires. 

DAY 02. BUENOS AIRES:

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met and accompanied to your hotel. Afternoon 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)

Days at leisure to visit famous Florida Street for leather buys or take an optional tour. (B)

DAY 05. BUENOS AIRES-MENDOZA:

Transfer to the airport for flight to Mendoza. Meeting upon arrival in Mendoza and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon a tour to this charming town set at the foot of the Andes and the highest peak in The Americas- The Aconcagua (22,834ft.), visiting the Government House, San Martin Park and Forest, Cerro de la Gloria crowned by a monument to the Andes Liberating Army. (B)

Day 06 MENDOZA: 

Today a visit to some of the vineyards just outside the city and one of the famous wineries with large oak wines casks, originally from France are used to age the red wines at constant temperatures. After the visit you will be able to sample the wine. (Mendoza is considered the capital of the wine region). Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 07 MENDOZA-BUENOS AIRES:

Transfer to the airport. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires transfer to hotel selected. (B)

DAY 08 BUENOS AIRES-BARILOCHE 

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bariloche. Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected. (B)

DAY 09 BARILOCHE

Morning 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). Afternoon at leisure (B).

Day 10 BARILOCHE-IGUASSU 

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires with connection to Iguassu. Arrive and transfer to hotel selected. (B)

Morning tour of the Falls. 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 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, 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. Total duration of tour: 6 hours. (B)

Transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires with transfer to hotel selected.

DAY 13 BUENOS AIRES

At leisure to explore the Paris of South America....(B)

DAY 14 BUENOS AIRES-USA

Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York and connections. (see optional to Patagonia to see the Glaciers 4days/3nights)

AIRFARE via American Airlines from Miami (see add-ons from more than 100 USA cities) to Buenos Aires. (Local flights to Iguazzu, Bariloche and Mendoza via Aerolineas Argentinas Lan Airlines) . Daily breakfast. Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides. Hotel accommodations of your choice for 6 nights in Buenos Aires, 2 nights in Mendoza, 2 nights in Bariloche and 2 night in Iguassu Falls including room taxes and service charges. Transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and tips to airport porters in Buenos Aires, Bariloche and Iguassu. · English speaking tour guides.

Not included:

USA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA $79-110, Argentina $25, insurance, tips to guide or hotel/airport porters.

Effective December 20^th, 2009 all US citizens will have to pay USD$131.00 upon arrival to Argentina

3star Hotels: Regis (BUE); Concorde (BRC); Cataratas Argentino (Igu); Crillon or Argentino (MDZ)

4star Hotels: America Towers (Bue); Nevada (BRC); Cataratas Argentino (Igu) NH Cordillera (MDZ)

5star Hotels: Marriott, Sheraton (Bue); La Cascada (BRC); Sheraton (IGU) Park Hyatt (MDZ)

Add $200 from or N.York, Boston, Newark, Washington;  Add $270 from LAX, SFO; Add $300 from Dallas, & Zone 3 & 5; Add $250 from ATL & Zone 1, 2; Add $350 from CHI, HOU, SJU & ZONE 4, 6.

Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA

Seasons:

Valid until Dec.08.  From Dec.09 to Dec.31 add $250 more per person. All rates per person. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

Deposits:

$250 per person at the time of booking.

Final Payment:

60 days before departure. 

Daily departures - Locally hosted

Departs Miami, New York, Atlanta or Los Angeles for your overnight flight to Buenos Aires. (Ask for add-ons from other cities in U.S.A and Canada)

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met and accompanied to your hotel. Afternoon 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)

Days at leisure to visit famous Florida Street for leather buys or take an optional tour. (B)

Transfer to the airport for departure flight. Upon arrival in Rio, transfer to your hotel. (BB)

AM sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro, then to Sugar Loaf, which has become one of Rio’s most recognizable landmarks. You will make the ascent by cable car to photograph the awe-inspiring views. Afternoon at leisure. (BB)

Days at leisure to enjoy the beaches of Ipanema, Leme or Copacabana, the sidewalk cafes and the Rio night life. (BB)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to USA. (BB)

Daily breakfast in Rio and Buenos Aires (except Rio Othon). Half day tour to Sugar Loaf. Hotel accommodations of your choice for 3 nights in Buenos Aires, 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro with room taxes and service charges of 10% & 20%. Half day city tour of Buenos Aires. Transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and tips to airport porters in Rio and Buenos Aires · English speaking tour guides. AIRFARE VIA TAM AIRLINES FROM MIAMI  (Add $150 from NEW YORK and $250 from LOS ANGELES)

Rates does not include USA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA $79-110...Brazil Airport tax $36; Buenos Aires $20; insurance, tips. Rates subject to change at any time. VISA REQUIRED TO ENTER BRAZIL

Effective December 20^th, 2009 all US citizens will have to pay USD$131.00 upon arrival to Argentina

Includes AIRFARE VIA MIAMI AIRLINES FROM MIAMI or NEW YORK 

(Add $130 from NEW YORK and $250 from LOS ANGELES  )

Rates per person.

3star Hotels: Savoy, Royalty (Rio); Las Americas Regis (Bue)

4star Hotels: Leme Palace, Miramar (Rio); America Towers or Pestana (Bue)

5star Hotels: Marriott, Sofitel (Rio); Marriott, Sheraton (Bue)

Special rates apply for Christmas, New Year and Carnival. *During Oct & Nov please add US$100 for Dbl or Trp and $200 for Sgl. for 5 star hotel category only.

*5 Star Hotels in Rio do not include breakfast

From July 01 to Aug.04 add $120 per person and from Dec.10 to Jan.13 add $250 to all rates. Hotel rates do not apply for New Years, Carnival and Christmas.

Deposits:

$250 per person at the time of booking.

Final Payment:

60 days before departure. 

BUENOS AIRES-IGUASSU-SANTIAGO

12 days/10 nights

Departs from Miami, New York or Los Angeles

Day 01 Thu. U.S.A-Buenos Aires: 

Depart USA for Buenos Aires, Capital of Argentina. (Overnight flight)

Day 02 Fri. Buenos Aires:

Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected.

The Argentina capital boasts a population of 8 million. City tour takes you to the Plaza de Mayo for view of Cathedral and Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace).Then along 9 de Julio Avenue, widest street in the world, with its much-photographed Obelisco and Teatro Colon and finally, to the colorful Boca District. (B)

Day 04-05 Sun-Mon. Buenos Aires:

Days at leisure to explore the Paris of South America. (B)

Day 09 Fri. Santiago:

Morning sightseeing tour of Santiago, Capital of Chile. City tour begins at Santa Hill and continues with drive through residential areas of Pedro de Valdivia Norte, El Golf and Vitacura, then back to downtown to see the most important landmarks as The Fine Art Museum, National Congress Building and La Moneda Chile's Presidential Palace. (B)

Day 10-11 Sat-Sun Santiago:

Day at leisure to explore Santiago on your own or take an optional full day excursion to the seaside resort of Vina and the port of Valparaiso. (B)

Day.12 Mon. Santiago - U.S.A:

Day at leisure until transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles via Lan Chile. (B)

Including:

Daily breakfast. · Hotel accommodations of your choice for 10 nights with room taxes and service charges · Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides. · Transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and tips to airport porters· English speaking tour guides. Airfare via Lan Chile or Aerolineas Argentinas from MIAMI or NEW YORK (see add-ons below)

Not Included:

Airport departure taxes/fuel surcharges/security from USA $295 and any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. First time entrance fee to Chile of $100.00 and when departing Chile & Argentina US$30.00 airport tax/each.

Effective December 20^th, 2009 all US citizens will have to pay USD$131.00 upon arrival to Argentina

3stars: Presidente or Da Vinci (SCL); Regis (BUE) Cataratas Argentinian side in Iguassu

4stars: Fundador (SCL); Americas Tower (BUE); Cataratas Argentinian side in Iguassu

5stars: Marriot (SCL); Marriot Plaza (BUE); Sheraton Argentinian side in Iguassu

Seasons:

Valid until Dec.08.  From Jun.15 to Aug.15 -please add $100 per person. From Dec.09 to Dec.31 add $250 more per person.  RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

Deposits:

$250 per person at the time of booking.

Final Payment:

60 days before departure. 

Departs Miami, New York, Atlanta or Los Angeles for your overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro. (Ask for add-ons from other cities in U.S.A )

Upon arrival in Rio, transfer to hotel selected. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro, then to Sugar Loaf, which has become one of Rio’s most recognizable landmarks. You will make the ascent by cable car to photograph the awe-inspiring views. Afternoon at leisure. (BB)

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)

Day at leisure to enjoy the beaches of Ipanema or Copacabana, the sidewalk cafes and the Rio night life. (BB)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls. Arrive and transfer to hotel selected. (B)

Morning tour of the falls (brazilian side)  -a never-to-be forgotten spectacle of 275 cataracts, literally miles of water hurtling over precipices higher than a 30-story building. Afternoon at leisure (B)

Transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, you will be met and accompanied to your hotel.  (B)

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)

Days at leisure to visit famous Florida Street for leather buys or take an optional tour. (B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to USA. (BB)

*AIR- Land Tour Rates from Miami via TAM AIRLINES

(Add $150 from N.YORK and $300 from L.ANGELES)

3star Hotels:

Savoy or Royalty (Rio); Regis or Las Americas (Bue); San Martin-Brazilian side (IGU)

4star Hotels:

Regente, Miramar (Rio) America Towers, Pestana (Bue); Bourbon Brazilian side  (IGU)

5star Hotels:

Marriott, Sofitel  (Rio) Marriott, Sheraton (Bue); Das Cataratas (IGU) 

*Seasons:

From Jan.05 to Apr.15 please add $150 (High Season) and from June 15 to Aug.15 add $100 per person and from Dec.10 to 31 add $300-500 to all rates. Hotel rates do not apply for New Years or Carnival in Rio. Please call 1-800-327-0080.

Deposits:

$300 per person at the time of booking.

Final Payment:

60 days before departure. 

PLEASE CALL US at 1-800-327-0080 or e-mail us at tara@taratours.com

Visiting Buenos Aires, Patagonia and the impressive Glacier "Perito Moreno"

Day 1 U.S.A.-BUENOS AIRES:

Evening departure for overnight flight to Buenos Aires via American Airlines

Day 2 BUENOS AIRES:

Arrive in Buenos Aires, Capital of Argentina and well known as the Paris of South America. Transfer to hotel selected.

Day 3 BUENOS AIRES: 

Morning 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 04 BUENOS AIRES–CALAFATE:

Arrive in Calafate where you will be met and transfer to to your hotel.

Day 05 –CALAFATE-PERITO MORENO:

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. (B)

Day 06 –CALAFATE:

At leisure in Calafate to explore this beautiful area on your own or you decide to take an optional excursion to see Upsala and Onelli glaciers or Fitz Roy Mountain. (B)

Day 07 – CALAFATE-BUENOS AIRES:

Transfer for flight to Buenos Aires. Arrive and transfer to hotel selected (B)

Day 08 BUENOS AIRES:

Day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires, walk Florida street or enjoy a Tango Show at night. (B)

Day 09 BUENOS AIRES-MIAMI , NEW YORK OR LOS ANGELES:

Morning free until transfer to the airport for flight to the U.S.A. (B)

Including:  

Round trip airfare  from Miami to Buenos Aires via American Airlines; 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 and airfare and from Buenos Aires to Calafate via Aerolineas Argentinas or Lan Airlines.

Not Included: USA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA $295;Tips, passports, personal items, alcoholic beverages, insurance and any other services not mentioned in itinerary. Argentina airport departure tax of $30.00

Effective December 20^th, 2009 all US citizens will have to pay USD$131.00 upon arrival to Argentina

All rates per person in USA Dollars.

Add $200 from or New York, Boston, Newark, Washington;  Add $270 from LAX, SFO; Add $300 from DALLAS, & Zone 3 & 5; Add $250 from ATL & Zone 1, 2; Add $350 from CHI, HOU, SJU & ZONE 4, 6.

AMERICAN AIRLINES ZONES:

Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA

Extra nights available upon request. Air portion is subject to controlled number of seats available.

Seasons:

Valid until Dec.08.  From Jun.15 to Aug.15 -please add $100 per person. From Dec.09 to Dec.31 add $350 more per person. All rates per person. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

Deposits:

$300 per person at the time of booking.

Final Payment:

60 days before departure. 

DAILY DEPARTURES

$3,310 Rate per person, double from Miami

INCLUDING:

Round trip airfare  from Miami or New York to Buenos Aires via American Airlines (Aereolineas Argentinas available); 5 nights hotel accommodations at the deluxe ALVEAR PALACE -Jr.Suite or Four Seasons; PRIVATE Half day city tour of Buenos Aires; Daily buffet  breakfast; PRIVATE transfers airport-hotel-airport; Room taxes & Service charges; PRIVATE English speaking tour guide; Dinner and Tango Show at La Ventana Restaurant; Assistance of our local tour operator while in Buenos Aires.

Not Included:

USA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA $295; Argentina airport tax $25; Tips, passports, personal items, alcoholic beverages, insurance and any other services not mentioned in itinerary.

Effective December 20^th, 2009 all US citizens will have to pay USD$131.00 upon arrival to Argentina

ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES:  

Add $200 from or New York, Boston, Newark, Washington;  Add $270 from LAX, SFO; Add $300 from Dallas & Zone 3 & 5; Add $250 from ATL & Zone 1, 2; Add $350 from CHI, HOU, SJU & ZONE 4, 6.

SEASONS:

Rates valid until Dec.08  From Dec.09 to 31 add $350 

US$300.00 per person at the time of booking.

Final payment is due 60 days before departure.

INSURANCE:

Through Insure America, cost for this program starts at US$200-270. Please see information on the Insurance section.

SIngle Supplement US$981

Business Class available via Lan Airlines from Miami or New York.

BEST OF PATAGONIA

ARGENTINA & CHILE

Visiting Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Crossing the Lakes, Peulla, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas,

Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier.

Day 01 USA-BUENOS AIRES: 

Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Buenos Aires, Capital of Argentina. (see add-ons from more than 100 USA cities)
Day 02  Buenos Aires: 
Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel Americas Towers or Pestana (4 stars). At night dinner and tango show. As beef is the traditional fare 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. (D)
Day 03  Buenos Aires:
Morning city tour. The Argentina capital boasts a population of 8 million. City tour takes you to the Plaza de Mayo for view of Cathedral and Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace). Then along 9 de Julio Avenue, widest street in the world, with its much-photographed Obelisco and Teatro Colon and finally, to the colorful Boca District. (B)
Day 04 Buenos Aires:
Day at leisure to explore the Paris of South America on your own. (B)
Day 05 Buenos Aires-Bariloche:
Transfer to airport for flight to the picturesque town of Bariloche. Arrive and transfer to hotel DESIGN SUITES (4stars) (B)
Day 06 Bariloche: 

Sightseeing tour to visit the Cathedral Mountain. This 7500 feet high mountain is 12 miles from Bariloche and is one of the leading Latin American ski resorts with 41 miles of slopes. It owes its name to the remarkable rocky formation at the summit with limestone crests and rock pinnacles, just like the spires of a cathedral. You will reach the summit by cable car (or chair lift) for a magnificent view of the Andes, its peaks, blue lakes, valleys and the town of San Carlos de Bariloche. Afternoon at leisure to explore the area on your own. (B)
Day 07 Bariloche-P.Varas:
Today begin crossing of Lake Nahuel Huapi and crystal waters surrounded by white snow capped mountains. Arrive at Puerto Blest. Continue by bus and boat to Peulla passing by "La Cumbre". More stunning scenery. Continue the lake crossing from Peulla by boat to Petrohue crossing the emerald waters of "Lake Todos Los Santos". Lunch in Petrohue. Continue by bus passing to view Petrohue river falls and skirting Llanquihue lake. In the background the spectacular and almost cone shaped "Osorno Volcano". Arrive and overnight in Puerto Varas at hotel BELLAVISTA. (B)
Day 08 P.Varas-P. Montt: 
Morning panoramic sightseeing tour of this picturesque sea port with Nordic type houses. (B)
Day 09 P.Montt-P.Arenas:
Transfer to the airport for flight to P.ARENAS arrival reception at Punta Arenas airport and transfer by bus to Puerto Natales. Transfer to hotel EBERHARD OR GLACIARES. (B)
Day 10 Puerto Natales & Glaciers:  
Full day excursion by boat through the Ultima Esperanza fjord and visit the impressive Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers. Overnight in P. Natales. (B, Box Lunch)
Day 11-Puerto Natales-Torres del Paine: 
Full day excursion to visit Torres del Paine National Park, World Biosphere Reserve. Visit Lake Grey, Salto Grande, Lake Nordenskjold, and lake Pehoe. The impresive granite massif of the Paine complement the landscape. Overnight in Paine at Hotel Las Torres (B, Box lunch)
Day 12- Paine- Puerto Natales:
Morning half day walking excursion to the base of Las Torres of Paine. Then continue to P.Natales for overnight. (B,L)
Day 13 P.Natales-Calafate
Transfer to the bus station for bus ride to Calafate. Arrive and transfer to hotel Michelangelo or similar.(B)
Day 14 Calafate-Perito Moreno 
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. (B)
Day 15 Calafate: 
At leisure in Calafate to explore this beautiful area on your own or you decide to take an optional excursion to see Upsala and Onelli glaciers or Fitz Roy Mountain. (B)
Day 16  Calafate-Buenos Aires: 
Transfer for flight to Buenos Aires. Arrive and transfer to hotel Americas Towers (B)
Day 17 Buenos Aires: 
Day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires, walk Florida street or enjoy another Tango Show. (B)
Day 18 Buenos Aires-USA: 

Morning free until transfer to the airport. (B)

Including: 
Round trip airfare from Miami to Buenos Aires via American Airlines or Lan Chile; 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 16 nights with room taxes and local airfare and from B.Aires to Bariloche; P.Montt to P.Arenas and from Calafate to B.Aires

Not Included: 

Airport departure taxes $295; insurance; meals (unless specified) and any other service not especifically mentioned in this itinerary.

Effective December 20^th, 2009 all US citizens will have to pay USD$131.00 upon arrival to Argentina

SEASONS: Please add $100 per person from Jun.17 to Aug.16  and from  Jan.1 to Mar.31, then from Dec.09 to 31 add $350 to all rates.

ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: 

Add $150 from or N.York, Boston, Newark, Washington;  Add $270 from LAX, SFO; Add $300 from DALLAS, & Zone 3 & 5; Add $250 from ATL & Zone 1, 2; Add $350 from CHI, HOU, SJU & ZONE 4, 6.

AMERICAN AIRLINES ZONES:

Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA

Extra nights available upon request. Air portion is subject to controlled number of seats available. $223 USA Departure airport tax not included.

DEPOSIT $500 per person

FINAL PAYMENT 60 days before departure.

Visiting Buenos Aires and cruising Patagonia-Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn

aboard the M/V Mare Australis or the  new Via Australis

8 days/ 6 night 

Departs Mondays  from Miami, New York or Los Angeles.

DAY 01 - MON. U.S.A- BUENOS AIRES

Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Buenos Aires, Argentina (Add-ons available from other USA cities, please see below)

DAY 02 - TUE. BUENOS AIRES

The Argentina capital boasts a population of 8 million. City tour takes you to the Plaza de Mayo for view of Cathedral and Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace).Then along 9 de Julio Avenue, widest street in the world, with its much-photographed Obelisco and Teatro Colon and finally, to the colorful Boca District. (B) 

DAY 03 WED. BUENOS AIRES-CRUISE
Transfer to the airport for flight to Ushuaia. Arrive and immediate check-in with the cruise company. (Check in at San Martín 245, Ushuaia) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., embark the Expedition Cruise Ship. The Captain and crew will give a welcome cocktail reception on board. Immediately afterward, the ship will set sail for “the uttermost part of the earth.” Through the mythical Beagle Channel, we will travel to Southern Patagonia, including Tierra de Fuego. This is the beginning of a Great Adventure! (B,D)

NOTE: Mare Australis depart Wednesday. Via Australis departs Sundays

DAY 04 THU. CRUISE Cape Horn-Wulaia 
We will sail through the Beagle and Murray Channels to disembark in Cape Horn National Park. Cape Horn, a sheer, almost 425-meter-high promontory, where the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean merge, was discovered in 1616 by the Dutch commercial expedition organized by Isaac Le Maire. The Cape owes its name to the Port of Hoorn, the expedition’s departure point. In the afternoon we will disembark in historical Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region’s largest native settlements. This area is also renowned for the spectacular beauty of its vegetation and geography. We will walk through a Magellanic forest filled with Lengas, Coigües, Canelos, ferns and other species to reach a look-out point. (B,L,D)
DAY 05 FRI. CRUISE Gunther Pluschow Glacier
In the afternoon, we view awe inspiring Gunther Pluschow Glacier, named after the region's pioneering German aviator. Then we sail Chico Sound, where we disembark in Zodiacs to observe majestic Piloto and Nena Glaciers, providing us with a closer look at these awe-inspiring masses of ancient ice.  (B,L,D)
DAY 06 SAT CRUISE-PUNTA ARENAS
Early in the morning, we will disembark on Magdalena Island, the home of an immense colony of more than 120,000 Magellanic Penguins that we will be able to observe during our walk to the Lighthouse that guides different ships on their way through the Strait of Magellan. After our visit, we will return to Punta Arenas, disembarking at 11:30 a.m. (B)

Transfer to the airport for flight to Punta Arenas and immediate connection to Santiago. (Optional extension to Buenos Aires available upon request) (Update cruise itinerary Jun.27.07)

Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel Crown Plaza. (B)

DAY 07 SUN. SANTIAGO

Morning city tour of Santiago visiting the most important sites of new and colonial Santiago. (B)

DAY 08 MON. SANTIAGO-USA 

Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles (see add-ons from other USA cities). (B)

INCLUDING:

Breakfast daily, tours as mentioned, hotel for 2 nights with room taxes & services charges, The 4day/3night cruise aboard the M/V Via Australis (cabins category A, for AA add $70 per person -excep high season...add $300 per person), English speaking tour guides, all transfers and airfare via Lan Chile Airlines.

NOT INCLUDED:

Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$100 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA $295, Chile US$30.00, Argentina $28.00.

Effective December 20^th, 2009 all US citizens will have to pay USD$131.00 upon arrival to Argentina

2010 RATES PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE

Includes air via Lan Chile

Rates valid for the month of October and April. From November to December 10 and the month of March add $350 per person. From December 17 to February 25 (high season) add $610 per person.

US$500,00 per person at the time of booking.

Final payment is due 60 days before departure.

INSURANCE:

Through Insure America, cost for this program starts at US$200-270. Please see information on the Insurance section.

ADD-ONS TO THE MIAMI RATE:  

From Zone 1 & 2 add $230; Zone 3 $280; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $330

CITY ZONES  FOR LAN CHILE AIRLINES:

ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami)

ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami)

ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI)

ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and 

PHX (via LAX)

ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES)

COS, MSO (Via MIAMI)

ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)

DAY 01 SUN. USA-BUENOS AIRES:

Departs Miami or New York for your overnight flight to Buenos Aires. 

DAY 02 MON.  BUENOS AIRES:

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met and accompanied to your hotel. Afternoon 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)

Days at leisure to visit famous Florida Street for leather buys or take an optional tour. (B)

DAY 05 THU. BUENOS AIRES-MENDOZA:

Transfer to the airport for flight to Mendoza. Meeting upon arrival in Mendoza and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon a tour to this charming town set at the foot of the Andes and the highest peak in The Americas- The Aconcagua (22,834ft.), visiting the Government House, San Martin Park and Forest, Cerro de la Gloria crowned by a monument to the Andes Liberating Army. (B)

Day 06 FRI. MENDOZA: 

Today a visit to some of the vineyards just outside the city and one of the famous wineries with large oak wines casks, originally from France are used to age the red wines at constant temperatures. After the visit you will be able to sample the wine. (Mendoza is considered the capital of the wine region). Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 07 SAT. MENDOZA-BUENOS AIRES:

Transfer to the airport. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires transfer to hotel selected. (B)

DAY 08 SUN. BUENOS AIRES-BARILOCHE 

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bariloche. Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected. (B)

DAY 09 MON. BARILOCHE

Morning 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). Afternoon at leisure (B).

Day 10 TUE. BARILOCHE-IGUASSU 

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires with connection to Iguassu. Arrive and transferred to hotel selected. (B)

Morning tour of the Falls. 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 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, 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. Total duration of tour: 6 hours. (B)

Transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires with transfer to hotel selected.

DAY 13 FRI. BUENOS AIRES-CALAFATE

Transfer to the airport for flight to Calafate. Arrive in Calafate where you will be met and transfer to hotel selected. B)

DAY 14 SAT. CALAFATE-PERITO MORENO

Full day tour to Perito Moreno Glacier, an impressive Patagonian Glacier formed about 1 million years ago. Today we 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.  (B)

At leisure in Calafate to explore this beautiful area on your own or you decide to take an optional excursion to see Upsala and Onelli glaciers or Fitz Roy Mountain. Hotel Michelangelo (B)

DAY 16 MON. CALAFATE-USHUAIA (TIERRA DEL FUEGO)

Transfer for flight to Ushuaia. Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer to hotel selected. Half day tour.  A tour visiting the southernmost city in the world that combines streets in different levels with colors in a very attractive way.  Visit the “Casco Antiguo”, the port and the rugged streets that climb the mountains.  You will enjoy a lot of colorful and different panoramic views.  The last stop is at the “Museo del Fin del Mundo” to see artifacts from the Ona and Yaganes Indians and mementoes of the Bridges and Harberton families, the first settlers. (B)

DAY 17 TUE. USHUAIA -TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK

Half day tour. Located 12 km west of Ushuaia is the entrance to the National Park of Tierra del Fuego, the only one in our country which has sea coast. It covers an area of 63000 hs where lengas, guindos, ñires, calafates, notros and flowers like orchids, violets and senecios live together. A drive along this National Park, besides offering panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, approaches us to Nature. The waters of Lapataia Bay, Green Lagoon and Roca Lake are clear and reflect the surrounding mountains and clear skies. (B)

DAY 18 WED. USHUAIA -ESCONDIDO LAKE

Full day Escondido Lake and Fagnano . Departing Ushuaia to the east,  will pass by the industrial sector and once we get into the forest we will find the cascade “Velo de Novia” (Bride’s Veil). After bordering the base of Mount Olivia, the imposing Sierra Alvear appears in front of us with its snow-capped mountains. Passing Rancho Hambre we start our way up until 430mts above sea level and from the Garibaldi Pass we will get our first glimpse of Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake). Drive down to the edge of this lake before continuing the journey to Lake Fagnano. This lake is 100km long and its depth is unknown. Return to Ushuaia by National Route 3 (B)

DAY 19 THU. USUHAIA-BUENOS AIRES

Transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival transfer to hotel selected. (B)

DAY 20 FRI. BUENOS AIRES

Day at leisure to relax or take a walk around this magnificent city....great restaurants, shopping, museums....(B)

DAY 21 SAT. BUENOS AIRES-USA

Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York and connections. (B)

AIRFARE via American Airlines from Miami (see add-ons from more than 100 USA cities) to Buenos Aires. (Local flights to Iguassu, Bariloche, Mendoza, Calafate, Ushuaia via Aerolineas Argentinas or Lan Airlines) . Daily breakfast. Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides and entrance fees when necessary. Hotel accommodations of your choice for 19 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:

USA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA $295, Argentina $30, insurance, tips to guide or hotel/airport porters.

Regis (BUE); Concorde (BRC); Cataratas Argentino (IGR); Crillon or Argentino (MDZ); Kalken or Michelangelo (FTE) and Hostal Bosque (USH)

4star Hotels:

America Towers (BUE); Nevada (BRC); Cataratas Argentino (IGR) NH Cordillera (MDZ); Design or Los Alamos (FTE) and Hotel Usuhaia (USH)

Marriott, Sheraton (BUE); La Cascada (BRC); Sheraton (IGU) Park Hyatt (MDZ); Eolo (FTE) and Las Hayas (USH)

Add $200 from or N.York, Boston, Newark, Washington;  Add $270 from LAX, SFO; Add $300 from Dallas, & Zone 3 & 5; Add $250 from ATL & Zone 1, 2; Add $350 from CHI, HOU, SJU & ZONE 4, 6.

Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA

Seasons:

Valid until Dec.08.  From Dec.09 to Dec.31 add $550 more per person. All rates per person. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

Deposits:

$500 per person at the time of booking.

Please take note...airline tickets may need to be done in advance. At the present time airlines don't guarantee any rates unless tickets are done and paid for.

Final Payment:

60 days before departure. 

Insurance: (Not Included). Cost for this program from $517 per person...for further information -please visit our section Insurance

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