Day 1 – Buenos AiresPrivate transfer from International airport to downtown hotel.
City tour of Buenos Aires
With this tour you will understand why the beautiful city of Buenos Aires is known as the "Paris of South America". The tour begins with a tour of 9 de Julio Avenue, one of the widest avenues in the world, where you can find the symbol of the city: the Obelisk. You will stop at Plaza de Mayo, where you will visit the Casa Rosada, named by which it is popularly known as the presidential palace, and the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral, with its incredible neoclassical facade, mausoleum of national hero, General San Martin. You will also visit squares such as San Martin, Alvear and Plaza del Congreso. Important avenues like Corrientes, Av. De Mayo, among others. Important areas of the city like La Boca, San Telmo, Palermo, Recoleta and the most modern: Puerto Madero.
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Day 2 – Buenos AiresBreakfast at the hotel
Tigre and Delta Tour (SIB)
We will leave Buenos Aires city heading for the town of Tigre, one hour away, where we will board a tourist boat to navigate along the Delta and its islands. The life of the isleños (people who live on the islands of the Delta) is very special. We will learn about their customs, culture and ways of life. On the way back to Buenos Aires city we will drive by the elegant residences of the well-off, located in the northern suburbs, and the San Isidro neighborhood. Additionally, you will also get a glimpse of the Presidential Residence (Quinta de Olivos) as we drive by it.
Free time in the afternoon.
At night, dinner and tango show at Tango Porteño (SIB)
Enjoy the night of fun and elegance in a dazzling and spectacular tango hall. Let the luxurious, old theater take you away as you feel the grandeur of the theater the minute you walk through the door.
To begin the evening, you will enjoy a three course meal of the highest quality Argentine cuisine. Your dinner will be paired with traditional Argentine wines, as well as soft drinks and purified water.
As the show starts, travel through the glory days of tango as Tango Porteño recreates the golden age of the forties, a time unquestionably known as the reign of tango. Enjoy a live performance by professional dancers, singers and musicians. The meticulous scenery and costumes at Tango Porteño create the ultimate framework for an unforgettable experience.
Roundtrip transfers in regular service are included.
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Day 3 – Buenos Aires / BarilochePrivate transfers from your hotel to the airport. Arrival at Bariloche. Private transfer from airport to downtown hotel.
In the afternoon, excursion Chico Circuit: Campanario and Llao Llao Peninsula (SIB)
This tour is Bariloche's presentation card, starting from the city center and going along Bustillo Avenue to Lake Nahuel Huapi, which will be the main companion during most of the tour. We will arrive at the base of Cerro Campanario, our first stop, where chairlifts take visitors up to 1500 m.a.s.l.
We will continue through Bustillo Ave., arriving at the Llao Llao peninsula, a landscape where the Llao Llao Hotel is located, in a natural setting, and the San Eduardo Chapel and Puerto Pañuelo.
The route continues to a panoramic point, with a view of Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao peninsula, then we will cross the bridge that connects Lake Moreno East and West. Throughout the trip, the view will be lost among the forest, the lake and the mountain range, where Bariloche will be presented with the natural beauty that characterizes it.
NOT INCLUDED: Cerro Campanario Chairlift ticket and lunch.
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Day 4 – Bariloche / Puerto VarasAfter Breakfast at the hotel, we will begin Full Day Lake Crossing from Argentina to Chile (SIB).
8:15 am. Bariloche output of hotels and places specified.
Continue by bus to Puerto Pañuelo bordering Lake Nahuel Huapi. In the way, marvel with the beautiful swiss-style architecture that characterizes all buildings in the area, with beautiful gardens and flowers that color the place to Pañuelo Port where we will board the catamaran "Victoria Andina"or "Victoria del Lago" for sailing the Lake Nahuel Huapi for an hour to Puerto Blest.
10 am. Sailing about 15 miles to Puerto Blest
We will see the grandeur of the landscape, the green of the forests that surround us, the birds come and learn more about the history of this place.
11:40 am. Arrival at Puerto Blest.
A bus will be waiting for us and we will border the Frías River for about 3 miles to Puerto Alegre. Then we will continue on the ship "City of Faith" to sail on Lake Frías with it´s peaceful and pristine waters of a deep green color due to Puerto Frías. On this tour we will have the beautiful view offered by the Tronador Mt. of 3,491 meters. After a short trip of about 20 minutes we will reach the small port of Puerto Frias, located in the middle of a beautiful vegetation.
After making the departure procedures at the Aduana Argentina (Custom) at Puerto Frías, continue by bus to Peulla. Appreciate the lush vegetation of the Cordillera de Los Andes, as we are seeing the Tronador Mt. with 9 glaciers on its summit.
2 pm. We will enter the Pérez Rosales National Park where is Peulla.
After entry formalities carried out in Chile Peulla, transfer to Hotel and Hotel Natura Patagonia Peulla. Time for lunch. (lunch not included).
4 pm. Departure to Petrohue, Peulla, sailing on Lake Todos los Santos.
If the weather allows new views of Osorno and Tronador Volcanos, as well the Puntiagudo Hill will surprise us.
5:15 pm. Continue to Puerto Varas.
During this part of the trip we will visit the Saltos del Petrohué (admission is not included), capricious shapes of volcanic rock, bathed in green waterfalls. Continued bordering Lago Llanquihue, Osorno Volcano breathtaking views and scenery Calbuco.
7:30 pm. Arrival to Puerto Varas and transfer to the hotels booked.
Cruce Andino: Is a touristic circuit, schedules are referential and can suffer changes due to weather conditions and number of passengers.
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Day 5 – Puerto VarasBreakfast. HD City Tour Frutillar and Llanquihue.
On your way to Frutillar we will stop at Llanquihue, an important agroindustrial city with cured meat, fabrics, dairies and more. This is also the location of the Maullín river, the only river to exit the great Llanquihue Lake.
Afterwards, we will continue to Frutillar with its beautiful, old, German style architecture and florid, spectacular gardens mainly consisting of Begonias (type of flowers). Visit its interesting museum about German Colonization. We will enjoy lunch (own expense) in front of Llanquihue Lake with a view of the stupendous Osorno and Puntiagudo Volcanoes. By the evening we will continue bordering Llanquihue Lake until we arrive at Puerto Octay, a town founded in 1854 with beautiful architecture.
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Day 6 – Puerto Varas / Santiago de ChilePrivate transfer from your hotel to the airport in Puerto Montt.
Arrival in Santiago de Chile. Private transfer from airport to downtown hotel.
Santiago de Chile Panoramic City Tour:
During this tour, you will discover the Chilean capital city. It´s rapid economic growth and established a unique urban environment that artfully unites classic and modern have made one of the most developed cities in South America. Chile's rich cultural heritage comes to life through iconic symbols of the city including la Plaza de Armas (the main square), Santa Lucia Hill, La Moneda (the Government Palace), the Post Office and the Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral. Then you will head to Cerro San Cristobal, a tall hill rising nearly 1000 feet above the city, located inside the city’s largest urban park. Standing atop the hill you’ll find a church as well as a stunning 72 foot tall statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Finally you will visit the Orient Sector, the most modern area of the city with its impressive high rise buildings and classy boulevards. During the tour, you will have time to enjoy an optional lunch on your own at a variety of locations including:
Central Market: Enjoy the experience of lunch in the atmosphere of a classic Chilean market host to only the freshest of seafood.
Borde de Rio Boulevard: Different dishes to satisfy your every culinary desire at one of the premier restaurants of the boulevard.
Shopping Center: Combine two of life’s greatest pleasures, food and shopping, with a quick lunch among over the most well-known International stores.
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Day 7 – Santiago de ChileBreakfast. City Tour Viña del Mar and Valparaiso.
Travel along the central coast of Chile to visit the classic wine beach paradise Viña del Mar and the historic streets of one of Chile’s most important seaports, Valparaiso.
As we head for Valparaiso on the Pacific Coast, we will pass through the beautifully groomed vineyards of the Curacavi and Casablanca Valleys. Valparaiso, Spanish for 'Paradise Valley,' is a cultural hotspot that serves as one of the country’s most important seaports. The entire city is recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site for its intriguing cobblestone labyrinth of historic buildings and ancient funiculars along sloping hills. From the lookout point 'Mirador 21 de Mayo' you’ll enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the city and harbor. Your guide will point out some of the more interesting sights and is an open book for any questions you may have. Next we will visit the garden city, Viña del Mar, Spanish for 'Vineyard of the Sea.' The most famous and most visited beach in the Central Coast has much to offer. The city is ripe with beautiful parks, gardens, and avenues scattered across miles of sparkling beaches. Sights include the Presidential Castle, Liberty Avenue, the 1930’s Casino, and various classic century old 'palaces.' As a part of the experience, you may decide to enjoy lunch on your own at a delightful Viña del Mar Restaurant (optional, not included). And if your timing is right, this is also the home of the famous Viña del Mar Song Festival.
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Day 8 – Santiago de ChilePrivate transfer from your hotel to the airport to take your flight back home.
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