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Visit a Patagonian estancia, or ranch, for insight into the gaucho lifestyle and culture
Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park
Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost town
Experience the spectacular natural extremes of Patagonia’s wild landscapes
Planned Itinerary:
Day 1: Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Your day begins with a transfer to the airport and a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, where you’ll meet your local guide. After checking into your room, you’ll be taken to a Patagonian estancia for an authentic taste of gaucho life. As you walk around the working ranch, you’ll see a demonstration of the strength and skill needed for sheep shearing. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy local wine and a traditional meal before returning to El Calafate for the night.
Day 2: The glaciers of Patagonia
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Argentine landscape on today’s visit to Los Glaciares National Park. Watch for frequent weather changes across the Patagonian Steppe. You might encounter rain, or even snow! You’ll visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, part of the Patagonian continental ice field. It is one of the few remaining glaciers still moving forward. After dinner at the hotel, you’ll spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.
Day 3: Fly to Ushuaia
After breakfast, you’ll fly to Ushuaia, where a local guide will take you to your hotel. Depending on when you arrive, you may have time to enjoy an afternoon boat tour on the Bay of Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel, with spectacular mountain views as a backdrop. You will have dinner at the hotel and the evening is at your leisure.
Day 4: Embark in Ushuaia
Enjoy a leisurely start this morning as we pick you up at noon for a tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Just under seven miles from Ushuaia, the protected area in this extraordinary landscape runs from the mountains to the sea. Your Pre-Program ends at the port of Ushuaia, where your expedition ship awaits.
Please note that the order of sites we visit may vary.
Practical information
Included
Two nights in El Calafate with breakfast and dinner
One night in Ushuaia with breakfast and dinner
Transfers
Dinner at a Patagonian estancia and excursions as per itinerary
English-speaking local guides
Economy class flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate and Ushuaia, including taxes and charges
The overnight stay in Buenos Aires before the start of this tour is part of your Antarctica expedition cruise.
Not included
Lunch on Days 1, 2, and 3, and drinks
Remarks and requirements
This tour is available as a Pre-Program in combination with expedition cruises starting in Ushuaia and Buenos Aires.
This tour includes walking on uneven ground and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Excursions included in this program are subject to weather conditions.
The excursion in Ushuaia on Day 3 depends on the flight schedule from El Calafate to Ushuaia.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the trip up to six weeks before departure.
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