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Embark on an unforgettable journey to the southernmost reaches of South America and explore the natural wonders and cultural treasures of Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, and Puerto Natales!
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Intermediate Tours require a moderate level of activity. On certain days passengers may encounter long travel days, while other days they will be standing or walking for extended periods of time (sometimes over difficult terrains) during sightseeing excursions.
Explore the best of Argentina and Chilean Patagonia on this exciting Journey. Begin your adventure in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, where you'll enjoy traditional Argentine cuisine, tango shows, and sightseeing in iconic neighborhoods. From there, travel to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, where you will visit the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego National Park, and see incredible wildlife. Next, head to El Calafate, a picturesque town famous for the Perito Moreno Glacier, where you will go walking, take a boat tour, and simply admire the stunning views of the glacier's towering ice walls. Finally, travel to Puerto Natales, a charming town on the shores of the Ultima Esperanza Sound, and explore the nearby Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Patagonia. Finish your trip back in Buenos Aires for another night before heading back home. This tour is perfect for nature lovers, outdoor adventurers, and anyone who wants to experience the unique culture and beauty of Patagonia.
Please Note: Passengers must submit their passport copy and specify their place of residence at the time of booking.
Prices for this tour are per person, based on a twin / double room sharing basis.
Single supplement is available starting from USD749 per person.
Make your own way to your selected gateway airport for your international flight to Buenos Aires. Enjoy inflight meals and services.
Overnight onboard
Welcome to Argentina! Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a panoramic tour of the city. Start in Plaza de Mayo, witness to the most important events of the country since 1810, from where you are able to appreciate the surrounding buildings. Continue to La Boca, where you will explore its colorful streets due to the ‘conventillos’ and the famous Caminito street. The last stop is Recoleta to discover the aristocratic part of the city, where Recoleta’s Cemetery is located. In the evening, you will have tango lessons to get familiarized to the local dance. After that, attend a dinner show, to enjoy the magnetism of tango.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
After breakfast, you can enjoy a day at leisure in Buenos Aires.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
Optional: HD Boat Tour on Tigre Delta: USD 80, min 2 paxGet to know Argentina beyond Buenos Aires with this half-day tour. Travel outside the city by bus and climb aboard a boat at Tigre Port for a scenic sail along the river and its canals. Hear stories about the history and wildlife of the area from your guide. Transfers from a meeting point in Buenos Aires are included.
Optional: FD Gamboa Vineyard Experience: USD 210, min 1 paxA complete experience from the oenological to the sensory, where there is only room for enjoyment. A place in which to create wonderful memories delighting in the beautiful surroundings. ITINERARY: 09:30hs Pick up. 11:00hs RECEPTION a warm welcome while you walk across the estate with a guided tour of the vineyard, where you will hear about the history and characteristics of this unusual area. 11:45hs TASTING In the gazebo at the heart of the estate: we offer a private tasting of our exclusive labels, accompanied by a varied selection of cheese. 13:00hs CASA GAMBOA Lunch is served within the restaurant's veranda which overlooks the library. You will be able to enjoy the Terruño Experience: a taster menu paired with our wines (includes water and coffee service). 15:30hs RETURN. Departures: Wednesday to Sunday. Includes Spanish/English guide. Does not operate on December 25th and 50% surcharge on January 1st.
Optional: Argentinean Empanadas Cooking Class: USD 60, min 2 paxJoin us on this cooking class. Delve into Argentinian culture and cuisine and learn how to cook Argentinian empanadas. This experience will be hosted by a local guide that will shares with you a traditional recipe and their first-hand knowledge on how to make empanadas in an easy-to-understand way that is accessible to everyone. You will then sit and enjoy your tasty Argentinian Empanadas.
Enjoy breakfast before transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. Afternoon at leisure to continue discovering the destination through its nature, landscapes and history.
Overnight in Ushuaia
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel heading west to Tierra del Fuego National Park, framed by excellent panoramic views of the Beagle Channel. A journey through beaver dams leads to Lapataia River and Verde Lagoon and then continues along the final stretch of National Route 3, which finally ends at Lapataia Bay. From here, the return to Ushuaia begins, making a stop on the way to admire the Lake Acigami (former Lake Roca), featured by its changed-by-weather water's colour. In the afternoon, boat trip through the Beagle Channel, gaining an excellent panoramic view of the city surrounded by mountains. During the trip, we spot Birds, Sea lions Islands, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and during Penguin season (November to April) observe a colony of penguins on Martillo Island (Penguin Island). From there the return to the city begins.
Overnight in Ushuaia
Enjoy breakfast. After, transfer to the airport. Arrival, transfer and accommodation. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city, visit the Glaciarium, a museum dedicated to glaciology, or participate in anactivity to get to know the steppe while you enjoy a lunch or dinner.
Overnight in El Calafate
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park, a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. During the tour, you will walk along the footbridges in front of the glacier to admire this impressive natural wonder from various viewpoints. Head on a scenic boat ride that will help you admire the glacier from water level. You will have some free time to enjoy lunch in the area (lunch not included) before returning to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in El Calafate
Today you have a free day to explore El Calafate at your pace.
Overnight in El Calafate
Optional: All Glaciers Navigation: USD 310, min 1 paxBe part of a new Patagonian adventure on the icy waters of the Argentino Lake. From the Port of Punta Bandera, 47 km from El Calafate, you begin sailing through the northern arm of Lake Argentino. Crossing the Boca del Diablo to the Upsala channel, you will navigate among the large icebergs that detach from the front of the Upsala glacier. Then, you will enter the Spegazzini Channel and moments later you will get the first view of the impressive Seco glacier. From there, you will continue sailing to the front of the Spegazzini glacier where you will also see the Heim Sur and Peineta glaciers. It is at this pont that you will disembark at the base of the Spegazzini and begin the while walking along a beautiful path in the forest. You can have lunch, visit the shop or contemplate the landscape. SIB tour includes Spanish/English guide. Low season: departures odd days / pick-up 8.00 AM / drop-off 5.45 PM. High season: daily departures / pick-up 7.00 AM / drop-off 4.45 PM.
After breakfast, transfer to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Puerto Natales
After breakfast, visit to Torres del Paine National Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. During the excursion you will visit the Milodon Cave and then continue towards the park and visit: the Nordensjöld viewpoint, from where you will appreciate a panoramic view of the Paine Massif, Lake Pehoé, the Salto Grande waterfall and the Grey Lake sector, where uou will take a walk to observe the icebergs detached from the glacier. Return to Puerto Natales.
Overnight in Puerto Natales
In the morning departure towards El Calafate and transfer to the airport to board the flight back to Buenos Aires. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
After breakfast, transfer to Buenos Aires Airport for your flight back home.
Discover one of the finest hotels in Buenos Aires at the Lennox Hotel Nestled in the heart of this cosmopolitan city, the Lennox Hotel Buenos Aires is an unforgettable sensory experience that every world traveler must indulge. Stylish design, modern comfort and cutting edge technology are some of the many qualities that distinguish this unique urban oasis where guests can relax in the middle if it all.
The NH Buenos Aires Tango hotel is in the center of Buenos Aires, just off the famous 9 de Julio Avenue. It means you’re close to the Colón Opera House, the landmark Obelisk, and the theaters of Corrientes Avenue.There are 108 rooms and suites at the hotel. All of them are modern, with contemporary colors and polished hardwood floors. At this 1950’s hotel, guests often include musicians and artists who are performing at the nearby Colón Opera House. Whoever you are, you’ll feel at home in our welcoming bar and restaurant. For those who like to keep fit, there’s a gym, too.
Surrounded by Patagonian forest, the hotel boasts splendid views of the Beagle Chanel. Rooms have tasteful decor and free Wi-Fi. Lapataia National Park is 8 km away. Altos Ushuaia features a large living room area with parquet floors, exposed stones and large windows with scenic views. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen cable TV and private bathrooms with showers. The suites have spa baths and some of them also have private balconies. Guests can wake up to fresh juices, croissants and regional jams in the breakfast area, styled with cosy wood furnishings and boasting impressive views of the scenery.
Offering splendid Beagle Channel views from every room, impeccable décor and gourmet flavours, Los Acebos is only a 15-minute drive from Ushuaia Harbour. Wi-Fi and private parking are free. Rooms at Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel are carefully styled to the last detail in full 5-star fashion. They feature elegant cloth panelling, matching throw blankets in a palette of olives and deep reds, and floor-to-ceiling curtains. All rooms feature cable TV, minibars and carpeted floors. Some bathrooms include baths with stylish wall-paper patterns and wall mouldings. There are laundry services. A buffet breakfast is served daily with Patagonian jams and treats. At dinnertime, guests can enjoy gourmet flavours at Corteza restaurant with panoramic views of the mountains and lake. Scenic Fagnano Lake is a 50-minute drive. The front desk offers 24-hour assistance.
Offering spacious accommodation and free WiFi internet access, Sent Calafate lies in the charming town of El Calafate in south-west Santa Cruz, on the southern shores of Lake Argentino. The rooms of this 3-star hotel are tastefully furnished and well-equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safe. All of them include a private bathroom completed with a hairdryer. Guests at Sent Calafate wake up to a delicious, complimentary à la carte breakfast each morning, before setting out to trek along the lake or simply discover the beautiful landscape of the southern Andes Mountains.
Featuring an indoor pool, a spa, and a fitness centre, Imago Hotel & Spa offers plush accommodation in Calafate, only 700 m from Argentino Lake. A restaurant and a bar are featured. Free transfers to the city center are provided. With large windows overlooking the lake, rooms at Imago Hotel & Spa are soberly decorated in soft hues. All of them feature cable TV and minibars. A buffet breakfast including croissants, cakes, juices, homemade bread, eggs, cheese, and yogurt is served daily. There is a luxurious restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes, and cocktails can be ordered at the bar.Spa facilities include a massage room, a sauna, and Turkish baths. Guests can make use of the fitness center, or unwind in the charming lounge.
Conveniently located within the principal gastronomic neighborhood in downtown Puerto Natales, 3 blocks away from the waterfront and half another from the main square. 23 rooms are inside the block, which provides not only tranquillity, but also a breath-taking view and fully light-filled spaces. The hotel design revolves around an antique house of brick, typical of the Patagonian architecture, where the breakfast is served. Every room commands a view to quaint brick walls, the Señoret Channel, the mountains and glaciers. A living room on the 4th floor offers a cozy terrace protected from the wind, in which you can have a beer after a day of excursion.
Welcome to Weskar! From our small and cozy lodge you will be impressed by the stunning fjord view and Patagonian Andes. This is why we designed Weskar as a resting place with nice food and friendly service for all the travelers that want to visit Torres del Paine and Chilean Glaciers, places with extreme nature and unique biodiversity.
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
For the rates on these tours, please refer to the Price and Dates section on each tour page.
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When is my final payment due?
Your exact final payment date is indicated on your invoice which may be viewed by signing into your account. In general, final payment is due 75 days prior to departure with some exceptions where payment is due earlier.
How much is my final payment?
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Can I send a bank cheque or money order?
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Can I pay with a debit card?
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You will be notified by email that your payment was received and applied to your reservation. You may also access your reservation by logging into your account online
When will I receive my e-Documents?
Once final payment has been received and processed, documents will be sent via email approximately 21 days prior to the beginning of your tour services.
Can I get paper documents?
Paper documents may be sent upon passenger request. There is a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each set of paper documents: These paper documents will be delivered between 14-21 business days prior to the beginning of your tour. In some instances, a paper voucher/ticket is required by our vendor. In these instances, the costs for shipping and handling will be shouldered by Indus Travels.
How do I access and print my documents?
Your documents may be accessed by logging into your Indus Travel account and checking your Tour Booking History.
Do I receive anything else with my e-documents?
Indus e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
How do I know where to find my airline ticket?
With a few exceptions, international airline tickets are issued electronically. The airline confirmation number and ticket numbers stated in your documents represent your airline "ticket(s)." Some domestic Arline tickets which can only be issued at destination will be given to you upon your arrival in the local destination.
If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
How do I know if I need a visa?
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How do I obtain a visa?
A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
Yes. For assistance on this matter, please contact Indus Travel sales and reservations staff.
What coverage does Travel Insurance provide?
For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
Penalties for cancellation will depend on the tour you have purchased and how close to departure you are at the time of cancellation. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.
Why is it important that I give my name as it appears on my passport when booking a tour?
Due to increased travel security and policies around the world, it is now a requirement that your airline ticket matches your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Please note that any changes to the details of your air booking, could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
Can I reserve a seat assignment?
For our packages that include flights, we do not usually assign seats. In most cases, you can request specific seats, but this may incur a small fee payable to the airline. For more information, contact our sales and reservations staff.
Once confirmed, are airlines seats always guaranteed?
In most cases, seat assignments are firm. However, airlines may sometimes reassign seats for operational reasons. This often happens at the last moment and is controlled by airline staff, with Indus Travel not being notified. Passengers are encouraged to reconfirm their seat assignments and any other special requests directly with their airline prior to departure.
Should I check-in online?
It always recommended and more convenient to check in online. It will shorten your waiting time at the airport, secure your seat assignments and other reservations.
Can I request a special meal on the flight?
Requests may be made for special meals. These requests will be sent on your behalf to the airline so long as Indus receives these request prior to your documents being issued. The availability of special meals will be based upon the specific airlines and will be at their discretion.
Can I use my frequent flier miles?
Accrued frequent flier miles cannot be used toward the purchase of Indus Travels’ airfare or used for class upgrades. However, airfare purchased through Indus Travels may qualify to earn you additional miles.
What is required when I check-in?
Ticketed passengers must show correct identification at check-in. Children must have a parent present at check-in and all tickets must be in each passenger's name.
What is required with International travel?
An international trip may require valid travel documents such as passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination thereof. Passengers are responsible for the proper documentation. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.
