Argentina round trip

After your arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be taken from the airport to the hotel. Buenos Aires - sooner or later, the city often referred to as the Paris of South America will be a transit point for everyone. The city stretches across the flat plains by the banks of the Rio de la Plata and proudly presents its European heritage with wistful gazes. At the same time, Buenos Aires exudes creativity that sometimes even overshadows a metropolis like New York. In Buenos Aires, ceremony and courtesy are valued. The air in Buenos Aires enchanted the Spaniards, and I am increasingly convinced that they called the city 'the city of good air' because they were seduced by its scents and illusions. (Ramón Gómez de la Serna) Mid-range: Overnight stay at the Loi Suites Esmeralda Hotel 3* (4*) or comparable (1-room apartment) Comfort class: Overnight stay at the Grand Brizo Buenos Aires Hotel 4* (5*) or comparable (Comfort room)

Experience the cradle of tango in Buenos Aires! Your city tour begins at Avenida de Mayo, leading you to Plaza de Mayo with the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the old Town Hall. In the cathedral, you will visit the mausoleum of General San Martín and admire the architecture. In a traditional café, you can enjoy the café culture. Afterwards, you will head to San Telmo with its historic streets and La Boca, known for its colorful metal houses and El Caminito. In the elegant Recoleta district, you will visit the cemetery where Evita is buried. Avenida 9 de Julio will take you to the obelisk and the Teatro Colón. In the evening, you will experience a tango show at Viejo Almacén, with dinner and an enchanting performance of tango and milonga variations. After the show, you will return to the hotel. Note: The excursion takes place with other travelers. Transfers from the hotel to the tango house and back are done as a group transfer. The tango house has English-speaking staff. Mid-range: Overnight stay at the Loi Suites Esmeralda Hotel 3* (national category: 4*) or comparable (1-room apartment) Comfort class: Overnight stay at the Grand Brizo Buenos Aires Hotel 4* (national category: 5*) or comparable (Comfort room)

The day is at your leisure. The following excursions can be booked on-site optionally: Option: Excursion to the Tigre Delta and the Delta of Paraná River (4h) group basis with English-speaking guide. Note: The tour takes place with international travelers and English-speaking travel guide. The excursion ends at central points in Buenos Aires (e.g. Puerto Madero, Obelisk or Teatro Colón). Option: Antiques Market San Telmo (3h 30min) (available only on Sundays). Option: Excursion to San Antonio de Areco (approx. 9h). Explore the historic village of San Antonio de Areco, known as the 'cradle of traditions.' The gaucho culture, silversmithing, and colonial architecture make this excursion unique. Lunch with empanadas and local specialties is included. The excursion is conducted privately with a German-speaking travel guide. Option: Bike tour through North Buenos Aires (4h). Mid-range: Hotel Loi Suites Esmeralda 3* (4*) or similar (1-room apartment) Comfort class: Hotel Grand Brizo Buenos Aires 4* (5*) or similar (Comfort room)

Included meals: Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to Buenos Aires airport. Flight from Buenos Aires to Trelew (not included). Transfer from Trelew airport to the hotel in Puerto Madryn, including Punta Tombo penguin colony. From Buenos Aires for the flight to Trelew. Upon arrival, you will first head to the largest breeding ground of Magellanic penguins in Punta Tombo. Even before reaching the beach, you can hear them, and then they are suddenly everywhere: hundreds of thousands of penguins on the hills, on the street, and in the sea. From September to April, you can witness all stages of a penguin's life: from courtship to nesting to raising the young, until the adult penguin swims back to the cold south. After that, transfer to the hotel in Puerto Madryn, located right by the Atlantic Ocean. Mid-range: Overnight stay at Hotel Piren 3-4* or similar (standard room) Comfort class: Overnight stay at Hotel Dazzler Puerto Madryn 4* or similar (standard room)

Included meals: Breakfast. Full-day excursion to the Valdés Peninsula (10h) – in groups. Today, an excursion to the Valdés Peninsula is on the agenda. The drive first leads along Golfo Nuevo to Golfo San José, from where you can see the 'Bird Island' from a short distance. Throughout the year, you can observe marine animals on land or in the sheltered bays north and south of the Valdés Peninsula. The entire peninsula is a nature reserve and provides protection for many species of birds as well as sea lions and elephant seals. The whales come to this coast to breed from May to mid-December. Note: The excursion takes place together with international travelers. During the season (May to mid-December), an optional boat tour for whale watching can be booked through our office on-site. Note: The excursion is conducted together with other international travelers and an English-speaking travel guide. Mid-range: Overnight stay at Hotel Piren 3-4* or similar (standard room) Comfort class: Overnight stay at Hotel Dazzler Puerto Madryn 4* or similar (standard room)

Included meals: Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to Trelew airport. Flight from Trelew to Ushuaia (not included)*. Transfer from Ushuaia airport to the hotel, including a short introductory city tour with an English-speaking travel guide. Transfer to the Trelew airport for the flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world on Tierra del Fuego. Note: Depending on the date, the route Trelew – Ushuaia may not be direct but is a connecting flight via Buenos Aires, as there is no direct connection. Transfer from the airport in Ushuaia to the hotel (with English-speaking travel guide). On the way, you will take a short introductory city tour with a photo stop at one of the panoramic viewpoints of Ushuaia. Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost city in the world. The museum at the end of the world and the old prison should not be missed. Enjoy the cozy restaurants with their excellent cuisine and stroll along the harbor, where some old boats can be seen. Ushuaia and its magnificent surroundings have already inspired the research and imagination of Jules Verne, Fitz Roy, Charles Darwin, and Emilio Salgari. Mid-range: Overnight stay at Hotel Patagonia Jarke 3* or similar (standard room) Comfort class: Overnight stay at Hotel Cilene del Faro 4* or similar (garden view room)

Half-day excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park (4h) with English-speaking travel guide: The Tierra del Fuego National Park, just 11 km from Ushuaia, impresses with its unique vegetation, including lenga forests, ferns, and mosses. The park offers views of the Andes, Ensenada Bay, and the Beagle Channel. It covers an area of 63,000 ha and is 3,202 km from Buenos Aires. Optional: Excursion by catamaran on the Beagle Channel and to Isla Los Lobos: In the afternoon, an optional excursion by catamaran to the Beagle Channel and Isla Los Lobos can be booked. The Beagle Channel, named after Charles Darwin's ship, passes the 'End of the World' lighthouse to the Casco and Isla Los Lobos islands, where you can observe seabirds and sea lions. Note: Transfers to the pier and back, as well as the boat trip, are conducted on a private basis with an English-speaking travel guide. The boat trip is bilingual (English and Spanish). Mid-range: Overnight stay at Hotel Patagonia Jarke 3* or similar (standard room) Comfort class: Overnight stay at Hotel Cilene del Faro 4* or similar (garden view room)

Included meals: Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to Ushuaia airport – with an English-speaking travel guide. Flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate (not included). Transfer from El Calafate airport to the hotel. Transfer to the airport (with English-speaking travel guide) and flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our local German-speaking travel guide and taken to the hotel. If flight times permit, the following excursion can be optionally booked in the afternoon through our office on-site: Optional: Excursion to the Glaciarium Museum (2h 30min). The Glaciarium ice museum in Calafate is one of the few interpretation centers for ice and the first museum of its kind in South America. The interactive museum provides an overview of current research and the latest findings, all staged with various lighting effects, multimedia programs, and audiovisual objects. During this tour, you will learn exciting details about glaciers and ice in Patagonia as well as about climate change and the resulting environmental issues. The museum is located about 20 minutes from the city center, directly on the way to Los Glaciares National Park. Note: The tour is conducted on a group basis. Transfers to and from the hotel are not included, only starting from the meeting point in the city center with a Spanish-speaking driver. English audio guides are available at the museum. Accommodation: Mid-range: Overnight stay at Hotel Sierra Nevada 3* or similar (standard room) Comfort class: Overnight stay at Hotel Kosten Aike 4* or similar (standard room)

Included meals: Breakfast. Full-day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier (8h) – on a group basis. After a drive through Los Glaciares National Park, you will reach Lago Argentino, into which the famous Perito Moreno Glacier extends. This glacier is one of the few in the world that continues to grow. Daily, smaller icebergs break off from the glacier wall and crash into the water with a thunderous sound. The impressive glacier front of Perito Moreno is 5 km long and 70 m high. There will be sufficient time to observe the glacier's constant calving before the return trip to El Calafate begins. Note: The excursion takes place together with other travelers and a private German-speaking travel guide. Accommodation: Mid-range: Overnight stay at Hotel Sierra Nevada 3* or similar (standard room) Comfort class: Overnight stay at Hotel Kosten Aike 4* or similar (standard room)

Included meals: Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to El Calafate airport. Flight from El Calafate to Buenos Aires (not included). Transfer from Buenos Aires airport to the hotel. After the transfer to El Calafate airport, you will fly back to Buenos Aires. After that, the transfer to your hotel follows. Accommodation: Mid-range: Overnight stay at Hotel Loi Suites Esmeralda 3* or similar (1-room apartment) Comfort class: Overnight stay at Hotel Grand Brizo Buenos Aires 4* or similar (Comfort room)

Included meals: Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to Buenos Aires airport. In the afternoon, the transfer to the airport for your return flight to Europe will take place. Note: All overnight stays on this tour take place in 3 or 4-star hotels (or similar). Important Note: This tour is not a private tour but a group tour.