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6-Day Buenos Aires and El Calafate Tour
6 days
About this activity
This 6-day Argentina tour begins in Buenos Aires, where a guided city tour will introduce you to the top sights. Admire historic city squares like Plaza de Mayo and Plaza San Martín; see attractions like the Obelisk, Buenos Aires’ famous monument located on 9 de Julio Avenida; and explore the popular neighborhoods of La Boca, San Telmo, Palermo and Recoleta. You’ll also experience one of Argentina’s most famous cultural treasures – the tango! The rest of your time in Buenos Aires is free to discover the city and enjoy meals at local restaurants on your own.
You’ll then venture south to El Calafate for a look at a different kind of Argentine beauty – the natural kind. Discover why Patagonia is one of South America’s most stunning regions on a guided tour to Los Glaciares National Park, one of the largest national parks in Argentina and home to various lakes, numerous glaciers, the rugged Mt Fitz Roy and excellent hiking and trekking trails. Admire the famous, and huge, Perito Moreno Glacier from several walkways in the park, and learn about the region from your expert guide as you travel through the park by bus and on foot.
Breakfast is included at your accommodation each morning; dinner can be enjoyed during your free time in the evenings (your guide will be happy to recommend local places). Where and when you have lunch will vary based on the day – either at the airport, during free time or while exploring Patagonia.
Please see the Itinerary below for details on each day of the tour.
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You’ll then venture south to El Calafate for a look at a different kind of Argentine beauty – the natural kind. Discover why Patagonia is one of South America’s most stunning regions on a guided tour to Los Glaciares National Park, one of the largest national parks in Argentina and home to various lakes, numerous glaciers, the rugged Mt Fitz Roy and excellent hiking and trekking trails. Admire the famous, and huge, Perito Moreno Glacier from several walkways in the park, and learn about the region from your expert guide as you travel through the park by bus and on foot.
Breakfast is included at your accommodation each morning; dinner can be enjoyed during your free time in the evenings (your guide will be happy to recommend local places). Where and when you have lunch will vary based on the day – either at the airport, during free time or while exploring Patagonia.
Please see the Itinerary below for details on each day of the tour.
Included
- Guided city tour in Buenos Aires
- Visit to Los Glaciares National Park
- 5 nights accommodation
- Professional guide
- Round-trip shared transfers
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- National park fee (USD$25)
- Domestic flights (Buenos Aires - El Calafate - Buenos Aires)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Note: domestic flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are not included
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
30%
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The concept behind this tour is great - an overview of Buenos Aires, including a tango show, plus a trip to Calafate to see the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier. Almost all the sites and activities were wonderful. BUT, my husband and I experienced a number of serious problems with the tour, all of which stemmed from the main operator. First, they booked one of our Buenos Aires' hotel rooms on the wrong night. I found this out when I contacted the hotel directly to confirm. Second, they repeatedly failed to provide us with even the most basic info. We kept having to email their offices, which are not open 24/7, to find out what time we would be picked up, etc. For airport pick-ups, we ended up just trusting that someone would be there. For our tango show, after our requesting it, we were told when we would be picked up - but we literally got into the van having no idea where we were going. After getting frustrated with the daily hassle of requesting times, we asked them to send us an itinerary. We got a handwritten one, probably more than halfway through the trip. Fortunately, in Calafate, they turned us over to a travel agency. The agency folks were fantastic. We were given a schedule and vouchers, plus a full explanation of our time in Calafate immediately upon arrival. They agency was the exact opposite of the tour operator. The only problem - I blame this too on the tour operator - was that we were not able to do glacier trekking because slots for that were full. The tour operator should have informed us of these options or directed us to the local agency in advance. Other notes: The Buenos Aires bus tour was LARGE group, and not very good. Good thing my hubbie and I speak Spanish b/c the tour guide did not speak much Eng. Tango show/dinner was amazing. WARNING: This tour notes that airfare to Calafate is not included, but it doesn't do so prominently. You will have to buy your own tix, but the extra cost was worth it.