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Argentinian Patagonia

Argentinian Patagonia

per person
9 Days / 8 Nights
16+ Age
Around the world with canam
South America

Spanning over 1,000 miles Argentinian Patagonia has some incredibly diverse and unique regions. In the North: the verdant shores of the lake district, the coastline of Valdes, with marine wildlife, and the fascinating history of Welsh Patagonia. In the South: Los Glaciares National Park, home to the famous Fitz Roy Range and the enormous Perito Moreno Glacier, and Tierra del Fuego, a remote wilderness, full of history and adventure.

Must-See Attractions in Argentine Patagonia

Argentine Patagonia is comprised of three main districts: The Lake District, Atlantic, and Southern Patagonia. Each is unique in its own way, with natural wonders as a common factor. The Argentine Lake District is an absolute must, with stunning views in every direction. The Lake District is best accessed from Bariloche and one of the top highlights is Nahuel Huapi Lake—one of the largest lakes in the region. Additionally, if you’re here to ski, check out the slopes at Cerro Catedral’s mountain resort. Also be sure to visit the Atlantic section of Argentine Patagonia, home to unique natural havens such as the Punta Tombo Wildlife Sanctuary. Watch the Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo, whose population in Patagonia actually outnumbers humans! This area of Argentine Patagonia has local Welsh culture, which can be found in small towns such as Trelew. The Welsh immigrated to Patagonia in the 1860s in search of a new life and a way to preserve their cultural heritage. Stop in for a spot of tea or come for Eisteddfod, a celebration of Welsh arts and literature. Trelew is also home to the Egidio Feruglio Museum of Paleontology, where you can learn more about the region’s impressive history of dinosaurs. Southern Patagonia is another impressive area to visit when touring Argentine Patagonia. Sitting below the Lake District, Southern Patagonia offers unforgettable sights such as Perito Moreno Glacier (you’ve got to see at least one glacier while in Patagonia). El Calafate is where you can dig into that rugged nature and get off the grid. Additionally, in the far south of Argentine Patagonia, you’ll find Puerto San Julian, where Ferdinand Magellan touched down in 1520.

Where to Stay

Estancia Monte Dinero is a 100-year-old working sheep farm and such a cool experience to have while visiting Argentine Patagonia. The food at Monte Dinero is noteworthy and rooms are quaint with fireplaces. Now in the fifth generation, Estancia Monte Dinero is a family-owned operation from descendants of Scotch immigrants.

Rio Hermosa is a bit more upscale and right on the shores of the beautiful Nahuel Huapi Lake. Surrounded by woods, this hotel is great for those who love that cabin feel. Enjoy the gardens in warmer months or cozy up to the fireplace when it’s chilly.

Hotel Tunqueley is perfect for those seeking a more affordable nightly rate, while still enjoying a relaxing stay. Just 0.6 mi from Lacar Lakeshore in San Martin de Los Andes, Hotel Tunqueley is a convenient and central location. Enjoy the amenities of home such as WiFi, breakfast included and free parking. Also, being just 12 mi from the Chapelco Ski Center, this is a great option for those coming to ski.

Another option is to look into a travel package. This is great if you are looking to enjoy the most of Argentine Patagonia and not worry about the logistics. Check out some unique multi-day trips

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Tour Plan

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DAY 1 - BUENOS AIRES (-)
Welcome to the Paris of South America! The bohemian yet contemporary Buenos Aires welcomes you for a true Argentinian experience. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from Ezeiza airport and privately escorted to your hotel to settle in.
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DAY 2 - BUENOS AIRES (B)
Highlights of today's tour include the Plaza de Mayo, the Obelisk, Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace), Cabildo (Town Hall), and Congress Palace. You then visit the Cathedral and the Colon Opera House, before heading to the Recoleta Cemetery where Evita Peron is buried among other notable figures. The next stop is at San Telmo, Buenos Aires’ most historic neighborhood. Your sightseeing ends in La Boca,  the port of call for thousands of immigrants that came from Europe at the end of the 19th century and is today one of the city’s most iconic working class neighboorhoods. IMPORTANT NOTE : Your guided tour through the prestigious Colon Theater is offered in groups with limited capacity. Visits are offered daily except on holidays (eg. May 1st, December 24th and 25th and January 1st)
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DAY 3 - BUENOS AIRES - MENDOZA (B)
At proper time, you will be picked up from your hotel in Buenos Aires and transferred to the airport for your next flight with destination Ushuaia. Suggested Flight (not included): 10:10 :-  Departure from Buenos Aires with AR1886 13:45 :-  Arrival in Ushuaia Welcome to Ushauia! Upon arrival, you will be privately escorted to your hotel to settle in before your first exploration. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and offers a beautiful combination of mountains, sea, glaciers and forests. Your half day sightseeing tour begins as you travel back in time and wander the streets chosen by early British missionaries to found the city originally a settlement of the indigenous ‘Yamana’. You will continue through the districts of Brown and Solier, built at the beginning of the 20th century. Included is a guided visit to the Old Prison of Ushuaia opened in 1896. Its prisoners spent much of their time cutting wood in the surrounding forest, used to build the town. During your visit, learn about the life and hardships of the inmates before the prison was closed down in 1947.
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DAY 4 - USHUAIA (B)
In the morning, a 2.5-hours boat excursion takes you through the waters of this remote region. The ship navigates through the Beagle Canal and passes the Birds and the Sea Wolves Islands which are part of the Bridges archipelago. You can observe the varied fauna and colonies of animals, above all seabirds. Once you return you see the symbol of Ushuaia, the lighthouse ‘Les Eclaireurs’ which leads the seafarer the way to the bay of Ushuaia. Later in the afternoon, embark on a half day excursion to the ‘End of the World Train’ and the Tierra del Fuego National Park, a stunning  national park only 11 km outside Ushuaia. Your first stop will be the End of the World Train. Rebuilt in Britain in 1994 this tiny steam railroad is in fact the southernmost operating rail system in the world. You will leave the station and travel along the route of the old railway, which once held prisoners who chopped timber from the forest and transported it to the city in order to construct buildings. During a brief stop at the Macarena Waterfall Station (Cascada de la Macarena), you will learn about the indigenous Yamana People and climb to a viewpoint before continuing on through the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Ride through the park whose highlight is the Lapataia Bay and the Green Lagoon y Acigami Lake.
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DAY 5 - USHUAIA - EL CALAFATE (B)
Continue your adventure through Patagonia travelling to El Calafate. A private transfer to the airport will be provided from your hotel in Ushuaia. Suggested Flight (not included): 11:45 :-  Departure from Ushuaia with AR1871 13:05 :-  Arrival in El Calafate Welcome to El Calafate, home of the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and privately escorted to your hotel to settle in.
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DAY 6 - EL CALAFATE (B,L)
Explore Perito Moreno Glacier during this sightseeing tour from El Calafate. You head to the Magellan Peninsula, where the entrance of the park is located (approx. 1.5-hour drive). Its centerpiece is the Perito Moreno Glacier which, because of unusually favorable local conditions, is one of the world’s few advancing glaciers. The glacier is a massive field of ice towering 60 m high (180 ft) and reaching five km across. You will be dropped off just in front of the glacier allowing you to stroll along the walkways to view the glacier from different viewpoints. Admire breathtaking views of the massive glacier during a walk along its base and watch for the dramatic moment when chunks of ice break off and crash into the waters of the ‘De los Tempanos’ Channel. Enhance your experience! Choose from one of these activities at an additional cost (please see below) and adventure into a closer look at the glacier : Perito Moreno Mini-trekking (shared morning tour with boxed lunch) Your guided visit to Perito Moreno can be complemented with a unique experience with nature – the mini trekking at the glacier. For your Mini-Trekking at the Perito Moreno Glacier adventure you will take a boat from Bajo de Las Sombras port and after a quick 20-minute sail you land on the opposite shore where you meet your guides. With them you start a walk towards the Perito Moreno Glacier along a picturesque beach where they will give you a complete explanation about glaciation and a safety briefing for the ice trek. After approx. 30-minute walk you get your crampons to head out for the real adventure as you embark on a 1.5 hour trek on the glacier. The guides accompany you, helping you to pick a safe route. Few sights give such an impression of nature’s might and grandeur than the vast slab of opalescent blue ice that is the Perito Moreno Glacier. IMPORTANT Mini-trekking is provided in SIC basis with English/Spanish guide. Time on the glacier: approx. 1.5 hours. Grade of difficulty: Moderate Season: August to May Pregnant women and guests with disability and /or mobility problems, overweight or heart conditions are not permitted on the excursion. Allowed age is between 10 and 65 years old. You must bring gloves and trekking shoes Nautical Safari Navigation (shared morning tour) Perito Moreno Glacier is a giant of Lake Rico, spreading up the mountain away from the shoreline for several kilometers; this is a sight which must be seen to be believed. Your 'Nautical Safari' begins at the port of Bajo de Las Sombra Bay, aboard the awaiting boat, which will be responsible for providing one of the most memorable experiences in all of Patagonia. The navigation through the waters of the lake will last around an hour, providing views of the mighty Perito Moreno from multiple angles, with the highlight being an ‘up close and personal’ tour of the ice shelf, with the boat getting as close as is safely possible. The glacier is best appreciated from the windswept outdoor observation decks.
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DAY 7 - EL CALAFATE (B,BoxedL)
Your excursion today starts in the port Punta Bandera, approx. 47 km (29 miles) and an hour drive away from El Calafate, navigating through the northern arm of Lago Argentino. You sail to pass through Boca del Diablo, heading towards the Upsala Channel, for traveling among the big ice floes that fall off the Upsala Glacier front wall. Your next destination is the Spegazzini Channel, and then you will enjoy the view of the Seco Glacier for the first time. Your trip continues up to having Spegazzini Glacier in front of you, where you will also enjoy Heim Sur and Peineta Glaciers views. You then prepare to disembark in the Spegazzini Base, to begin your visit of this area by walking through a forest path to arrive to the Spegazzini Shelter (to be opened soon). There are two trails designed for visitors to explore the Bay of The Glaciers. The forest path covers three hundred meters from the point of disembarking up to the Spegazzini Shelter. This path is easily accessible and does not represent complexity since it is done on a solid ground. During this walk you will make stops with access to different viewpoints with beautiful views of the entire Bay of The Glaciers and will receive information about glaciology, history, fauna and flora. After a break you return on the same way to the point of disembarking. If you like to hike, you can take the seven-hundred-meter-long mountain trail on the way back. This trail is a medium difficulty trek through a wooded road with natural viewpoints and incredible views. Then you return to Punta Bandera.
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DAY 8 - EL CALAFATE - BUENOS AIRES (B)
Time to bid farewell to lovely Patagonia. At proper time, you will be picked up from your hotel in El Calafate and privately escorted to the airport for your next flight with destination Buenos Aires. Suggested Flight (not included): 12:55 :-  Departure from El Calafate with AR1863 15:50 :-   Arrival in Buenos Aires Welcome back! Upon arrival, you will be escorted to settle into your hotel for your final night in Argentina.
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DAY 9 - BUENOS AIRES - ... (B)
At proper time, you will be privately escorted to the airport for your upcoming flight. After a quick glance at the marvelous destinations of Argentina, it is time to head back home filled with memories and new experiences.

Price per person sharing TWIN

USD

CAD

9-day Argentinian Patagonia program in 4* hotels (First)

3250

4225

9-day Argentinian Patagonia program in 5* hotels (Deluxe)

3625

4715

* Prices valid from August 2021 through September 2022. In exception of holidays: Christmas, New Year, Carnival, Easter and others to be advised by your executive. Best months for visit: From December through April.

HOTELS CONSIDERED

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • Transfers from / to the airport, bus or train station
  • Accommodation based on TWIN or DOUBLE in the selected hotel category
  • Private services with local English speaking guides for:
    • City Tour in Buenos Aires
    • City Tour in Ushuaia
    • Tierra Del Fuego National Park Half Day in Ushuaia
    • Perito Moreno Tour in El Calafate
  • Services in SIC basis (seat in coach - shared with other travelers, with local English/Spanish speaking guide) for:
    • Colon Theatre visit during Buenos Aires city tour
    • Boat Tour Beagle Channel in Ushuaia
    • End of the World Train ride in Ushuaia
    • Speggazzini & Upsala Navigation in El Calafate
     
  • Entrance fees to the sites noted in the itinerary (important: the chronological order of visits in the itinerary may change to ensure the best operation)
  • Meals as noted (B: breakfast, BoxedL: boxed lunch, L: lunch, D: dinner)
  • Permanent assistance by our Guest Experience Department

1) Booking your Holiday

  • Your contract in respect of your holiday is made with CANAM Tour Operator (‘the Company‘), registered in Toronto, Canada and all bookings are subject to these terms and conditions.
  • All communications by the Company in relation to your holiday will be sent to the address stated on the booking form.
  • All bookings must be made through an authorised representative of the Company. At the time of booking the Company booking form must be completed and submitted together with a deposit of 50% of the total cost of the booking.
  • Receipt of the deposit and booking form by the Company does neither guarantee nor imply confirmation of the booking. No booking shall be confirmed until the Company issues a written notice. The Company reserves the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason and shall in that event return any deposit received.
  • Your holiday must be paid in full at least 30 days before the departure date. If payment is not received by the due date, the Company reserves the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit. The person who signs the booking form guarantees payment of the total amount shown on the booking form in accordance with these conditions. It is the responsibility of the signatory to ensure the Company receives payment in full by the due date. No reminders will be sent.
  • If you book within 30 days of your departure date payment must be made in full at the time of booking.
  • All special requests, such as dietary requirements, should be noted on the booking form.
  • The Company will provide the service as set out and confirmed in writing.

2) Price Policy

  • The Company is under no obligation to furnish a breakdown of the costs involved in a holiday.
  • The Company reserves the right to notify you of any increase in price before accepting your booking.
  • After a Confirmation Invoice has been issued, unless you choose to pay for your holiday in full at the time of booking, the price of your holiday is subject to the possibilities of surcharges in certain limited circumstances. However, a surcharge will only be levied to allow for variations in transportation cost, including cost of fuel, increase in normal published airfares, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes at airports, the exchange rate applied to the particular package or if the government or regulatory body introduce an increase of taxes. Even then, the Company will absorb an amount equal to 2%of your holiday price(excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges) before passing on any surcharge to you. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged. Surcharges will be notified by a revised Confirmation Invoice sent to you.
  • If a surcharge would increase the total holiday price shown on your original Confirmation Invoice by 10% or more, you may cancel your booking within 14 days of the date of issue of the revised Invoice and obtain a full refund of all payments made to the Company and any amendment charges previously incurred.
  • Optionally, you may choose to pay for your holiday in full at the time of booking, in which case your holiday price will be fixed at the cost quoted by the Company at the time. To qualify for this benefit you should return the Confirmation Invoice to the Company with full payment to reach the Company within 7 days of the date printed on the Confirmation Invoice.
  • The financial commitments offered above by the Company mean that the Company is not able to reduce the holiday prices should the value of the exchange rate of Canadian Dollar changes.

3) Cancellation and Changes by the Company

  • Occasionally it may be deemed necessary to make changes to your holiday and the Company reserves the right to do so at any time, and you will be notified of any changes at the earliest possible opportunity. If a major change to your tour is necessary, providing it does not arise from circumstances beyond the Company’s control, you may choose
    1. (i)   to accept the change of arrangements
    2. (ii)  to purchase another holiday from us or
    3. (iii) to cancel your holiday. Compensation may be payable in cases of major change as detailed below.
  • No compensation will be payable for minor changes. Minor changes include minimal changes to departure and arrival times, changes to the type of aircraft used and restaurant and accommodation changes to a comparable or superior standard.
  • Major changes include cancellation, changes to your airport, delays in departure or return by more than 12 hours and accommodation changes to an inferior standard of accommodation.
  • Compensation will not be paid for changes or cancellations caused by Acts of God (Force Majeure), war, threat of war, riot, civil strike, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or man-made disaster, fire, technical problems to transport, closure or congestion of airports, strikes or other industrial action, adverse weather conditions or any other event beyond the Company’s control. It is essential that you take out adequate travel insurance.
  • The Company reserve the right to cancel your holiday at any time before the date of departure, even after a confirmation notice has been sent. If your holiday is cancelled the Company will refund in full the money you have already paid. No compensation will be payable.
  • Transportation is subject to the conditions of carriage of the carrier, some of which may limit or exclude liability. These conditions are often the subject of international agreement between countries and copies of the conditions, which apply to your holiday journey, will normally be found on the carrier’s tickets.
  • If you fail to pay the balance of the holiday price at least 30 days before departure, the Company will treat the booking as cancelled and levy the cancellation charges set out below
  • The company also has the right to refuse any person as a member of the tour, if in their opinion that person could endanger the health, safety and enjoyment of others on the tour. In any of the events mentioned above, the company’s sole liability and the client’s sole remedy will be limited to a refund of any monies paid, less the amount for services already utilised plus administrative fees.

4) Cancellation and Changes by You

  • You may cancel your holiday at any time providing you notify the Company in writing. The following charges will be levied on any cancellation:
    • 30 days or more 50% of Deposit
    • 15 – 30 days 100% of Deposit
    • 8 – 15 days 80% of Tour Cost
    • 1 – 7 days 100% of Tour Cost
  • After the itinerary is confirmed, the client is permitted free of administration charges one set of amendments, though will be liable for any added cost this may add to the tour, including airline charges, hotels etc. Any further modifications, which are instigated by the client, will incur a charge which will be due to communication and administration expenses that may have incurred.

5)  Our Responsibilities

  • The Company does not own or manage the aircraft, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities used in conjunction with the tours arranged. While the Company has exercised care in selecting providers of travel, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities, the Company have not had the opportunity to inspect and do not represent that such aircraft, accommodation, restaurants, and other facilities and services have been inspected.
  • The Company is not responsible if you or any member of your party suffer death, illness or injury as a result of any failure to perform or improper performance of any part of our contract with you where such failure is attributable to
    1. (i)  the acts and/or omissions of any member of the party, or
    2. (ii) those of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday, or
    3. (iii) an event which neither the Company or the service provider could have foreseen or prevented even with due care.
  • Should any member of your party suffer illness, injury or death through misadventure arising out of an activity, which does not form part of the holiday the Company has arranged for you the Company cannot accept liability. The Company will offer general assistance where appropriate.
  • The Company regret that no refund will be made on unused tickets where travel, sporting event or other types of ticket, unless a refund can be obtained from the carrier or provider.

6)  Your Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for arranging your own travel insurance, though an appropriate policy can be incorporated into your tour package. Details of all insurance policies held by each member of your party must be provided on the booking form. No booking forms can be accepted without sufficient proof that personal policies have been arranged. Please ensure that your insurance cover applies to the specific activities you are booking and which are confirmed on the Confirmation Invoice.
  • Each member of the party must have a valid passport, visas and all necessary documentation for the countries they are touring. The Company accept no responsibility for any delay or expense should your documents not be in order.
  • You are responsible for checking-in for flights at the correct time and for presenting yourself to take up all pre-booked components of your holiday. The Company cannot accept responsibility for clients missing flights as a result of late check-ins and no credit or refunds will be given if you fail to take up any component of your holiday. No credit of refunds will be given for lost, mislaid or destroyed travel documents.
  • By booking a holiday with the Company you undertake to behave in an orderly manner and not to disrupt the enjoyment of others on holiday with you nor to do anything to bring the reputation of the Company into disrepute. If you breach this clause your holiday will be terminated with immediate effect and the Company will have no further contractual obligation to you. The Company will be entitled to recover from the offending party and/or the person who signed the booking form compensation for any damage caused.
  • It is the responsibility of the person who signs the Booking Form to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions that members of their party may have.
  • All equipment and personal effects shall be all times and in all circumstances at the owner’s risk. The Company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage or delay to your luggage or effects unless directly caused by the negligence of one of our representatives.

7) Smoking

The Company forbids smoking in any vehicle operated by the Company. Frequent stops can be arranged for those who desire to smoke. All accommodation will be reserved with non-smoking rooms, unless the client specifically requires a smoking room. Confirmation is depending on hotel availability.

8) Waiver

The Company will undertake to ensure the safety of the client throughout the tour, however aspects of each particular tour may not be without an element of danger. Clients should be prepared to sign a ‘Waiver of Responsibility’ form before they begin their tour. This form is an understanding that all clients need to exercise judgement and care at all times to ensure their own safety and that of their fellow tourists.

9) Disclaimer

The Company has made all reasonable efforts to check the accuracy of the information contained in our website. The Company cannot however accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this site.

10) Complaints

  • If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant airline, hotel, local agent of other suppliers immediately so that they can endeavour to put things right. If you cannot resolve the problems, you must contact the Company office so that they are given an opportunity to help. The Company will not hold themselves responsible for the non-performance of an itinerary through causes beyond their control or when they are not notified of a problem at the point where remedial action can be taken. In the unlikely event that a complaint cannot be resolved at the time, your should write to the Company within 28 days of returning home, giving your original booking reference number and all other relevant information. If you fail to take any of these steps you will hinder the Company’s ability to put any problem right and/or investigate it fully and any right you have to receive compensation will be reduced or completely invalidated.
  • Any dispute that may arise will be governed by Canadian law and both parties shall submit to the jurisdiction of the Canadian Courts.
  • All information given by the Company whether in writing or orally is to the best of the Company’s knowledge and believed correct at the time given and is given in good faith. The booking conditions shall take precedence over any other warranty or condition that may have been given.

11) Data Protection Act

It may be necessary for the Company to ask you for certain personal information. Examples of this would be dietary requirements, disability/medical or religious information etc. This information will be kept confidential by the Company and is available to you to inspect during the Company’s normal working hours. It will be passed to the suppliers, if it is necessary for them to know this information in order to fulfill the Company’s contract to you.
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