Legends of Argentina - Journeys of Distinction Light

12-DAY ARGENTINA ENLIGHTENED TOUR

Culturally exciting, scenically awe-inspiring, Argentina takes you to extremes; from the buzz of Buenos Aires to the eerie calm and striking beauty of Patagonia and the Perito Moreno Glacier

So much is included in the price
• Return flights to and from the UK, and internal flights, on TAM Airlines including all departure taxes
• From the excitement and dynamism of Buenos Aires, you’ll visit the world’s most southerly city, then uncover the extremes of South America as you experience the awe-inspiring majesty of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia
• Sightseeing as specified with transfers and entrance fees included
• Local guides who’ll share their knowledge of the country, its history and culture
• Free time to explore independently
• 9 breakfasts
• Quality hotels throughout

Extend your holiday

Once the travel bug bites you, it’s hard to return to normal life; but you can always put it off for a bit longer by booking an extension to give yourself a few more days’ holiday and a wealth of different experiences.

Iguazu Falls Extension

Day 1 Buenos Aires to Iguazu
When your flight lands, you’ll transfer to your hotel on the Argentine side of the falls.

Day 2 Iguazu
On a full day tour you’ll experience both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the falls. You’ll also see the breathtaking Devil’s Throat cataract.

Day 3 Depart Iguazu
You’ll transfer to Brazil for your flight to London via Sao Paulo. Or, since you’re so close, you could pop to Rio de Janeiro for 3 nights from £390 per person before returning home.

Day 4 Arrive Heathrow
Your flight arrives this morning.
Meals: 2 breakfasts, in-flight
Hotel: 2 nights Saint George
From £460 per person

Salta and the Northwest Extension

Day 1 Buenos Aires to Salta
You’ll fly to Salta in the north west of Argentina, which is an area of rugged beauty. The city has a very Hispanic colonial feel with a lively centre.

Day 2 Salta
A full day tour takes in the Humahuaca canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Hill of Seven Colours.

Day 3 Salta
On your free day, you might like to take an optional tour to some of the world’s highest vineyards at Cafayate.

Day 4 Salta to Buenos Aires
You’ll fly to Buenos Aires today.

Day 5 Depart Buenos Aires
You’ll transfer to the airport for your return flight via Sao Paulo.

Day 6 Arrive London
Your flight arrives this morning.
Meals: 4 breakfasts, in-flight
Hotel: 3 nights Design Suites, 1 night Americas Towers
From £675 per person

Tour itinerary

Day 1 Depart Heathrow
Your overnight flight travels to Buenos Aires via Sao Paulo.
Meals: In-flight

Day 2 Buenos Aires
After your flight lands this morning, the rest of the day is free to settle in to your central hotel and venture into Buenos Aires.
Meals: In-flight
Hotel: Americas Tower

Day 3 Buenos Aires
On a half day tour this morning, you’ll see the Cathedral and the Casa Rosada, the colourful port district of La Boca and the impressive Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron is buried.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Americas Tower

Day 4 Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
This morning you’ll fly to Ushuaia, on the legendary island of Tierra Del Fuego; the world’s most southerly city in a spectacularly setting between mountain and the southern ocean. You will arrive early evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Las Lengas

Day 5 Ushuaia
This morning you’ll cruise the Beagle Channel on a catamaran, past the estancias built by the first settlers and the historic lighthouse Les Eclaireurs; the inspiration for Jules Verne’s novel The Lighthouse at the End of the World. On the way back, you’ll pass small islands, home to noisy communities of seals, sea lions, cormorants and giant petrels. This afternoon visit the Lapataia National Park, you’ll learn of the island’s history while viewing the incredible natural scenery and watching for beavers. Back in Ushuaia, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the centre, shop for souvenirs or visit one of the interesting museums.
Meals: Breakfast.
Hotel: Las Lengas.

Day 6 Ushuaia to El Calafate
Today you’ll fly to El Calafate which borders the huge Los Glaciares National Park in the heart of Patagonia; a land of soaring peaks and stunning glaciers. You might like to spend your free afternoon visiting the interesting Ice Museum.
Meals: Breakfast.
Hotel: Kau Yatun.

Day 7 Moreno Glacier
A full day’s tour travels through the scenic National Park to the Moreno Glacier. At the Corner of Sighs, you’ll get your first full view of the glacier, watch out for red and grey foxes, guanaco deer, armadillos, flamingos, pumas, mountain lions and condors en route. The Perito Moreno glacier is 30km long and towers 70ms above the walkways. You’ll hear it creak and groan, and may witness a “desprendimiento”, a huge chunk of ice breaking off and crashing into the water below.
Meals: Breakfast.
Hotel: Kau Yatun.

Day 8 El Calafate
Today is a free day to choose your Patagonia adventure. You might like to take a boat tour on Lake Argentino to the Upsala Glacier and past large, unearthly blue, wind sculpted icebergs and a walk to Onelli Lake. Perhaps experience the pioneer way of life with a visit to a traditional Patagonian estancia, or take in the wilderness from another perspective on a horse ride like a true gaucho, mountain biking or trekking through the magnificent silent landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Kau Yatun

Day 9 El Calafate to Buenos Aires
After a free morning, you’ll fly to Buenos Aires this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Americas Tower

Day 10 Buenos Aires
Whether you want to head down to the Puerto Madero port development or hang out

in the cafés, shops and bars of the bohemian San Telmo district, today, it’s up to you.
Meals: Breakfast.
Hotel: Americas Tower.

Day 11 Depart Buenos Aires
Enjoy your last morning sightseeing in Buenos Aires before your return flight, via Sao Paulo, this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, In-flight.

Day 12 Arrive Heathrow
Your flight lands this afternoon.
Meals: In-flight.