Bariloche, Andean Lakes Crossing, Santiago de Chile, Patagonia, Buenos Aires, Montevideo , Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro

DAY BY DAY:

Day 1:Bariloche

Arrival in Bariloche. Transfer to the hotel and free day to enjoy the city.

Day 2:Bariloche

Breakfast.This is one of the most popular trips in the area and gives a great overview over the surroundings of Bariloche. The excursion begins with a drive along the Nahuel Huapi Lake. On sunny days, spectacular views over the lake and to the snow-capped Andes mountains can be enjoyed. The trip continues through lush forest, along mountain lakes and the next stop is at the station of the chairlift to Cerro Campanario. An optional short ride brings you up to the crest at 1,050m. The view of 360 degrees will be an unforgettable experience. Then you will visit Cerro Catedral witch is the largest Ski Centre in the Southern Hemisphere, offering a wide range of winter sports facilities and fantastic scenery. There are various ski lifts and cable cars, open all year round. Hotels, restaurants and a variety of shops will satisfy the tastes and needs of the large number of skiers and tourists who visit the area each year. In summer, you can take part.

Day 3:Bariloche

Breakfast and day at your leisure. You can go hiking, biking or fishing in Bariloche. You can take an optional tour - Full day excursion (Grand Circuit) with lunch - see below for more details. Stay overnight in the hotel. This day could be skipped if you wish.

Day 4:Bariloche - Puerto Varas

Breakfast and during the morning departing from Bariloche hotel to begin crossing of Nahuel Huapi lake and its wonderfull viewsof crystal and blue water and mountain peaks covered by snow. We will arrive to Puerto Blest to continuing by bus and boat to Peulla through La Cumbre area. A fascinating place where the passenger can enjoy the peace and the natural flora. Then we continuing crossing the lake from Peulla to Petrohue. We will arrive to Todos los Santos lake with the esmerald water and amazing views. Lunch in Petrohue. After lunch we will continuing passing the Petrohue river falls and the Llanquihue lake. When the excursion is almost finished, we will visit the spectacular and the jewell of this area "Osorno Volcano" where visitors can enjoy the extraordinary animate nature. Close to the night we will arrive in Puerto Varas.The day is finished when we arrive to the hotel in Chile side.

Day 5:Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt

Breakfast. During the morning departing from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt city.  Wonderful and pictures sea port with typical North houses.

Day 6:Puerto Montt - Puerto Natales

Breakfast. At an arranged time, private transfer to Puerto Montt airport to take a flight to Punta Arenas. Arrival at Punta Arenas airport. Private transfer by bus with English guide assistance from Punta Arenas airport to Puerto Natales hotel. Free Time.

Day 7:Puerto Natales

Breakfast. Full day tour by boat through the Ultima Esperanza fjord. We will visit the amazing Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers on Chilean side. Box lunch is included during the excursion.

Day 8:Puerto Natales

Breakfast. Full day tour to Torres del Paine National Park, world biosphere reserve. We will visit the Grey lake, Salto Grande, Nordenskjold lake and Peohe lake. After that, we will arrive to the spectacular granite massif of the Paine with its wonderfuls views. Box lunch is included during the tour.

Day 9:Puerto Natales - Torres del paine

Breakfast. During the morning we will visit the Torres del Paine base and then we will continue to Puerto Natales. 

Day 10:Torres del paine - El Calafate

Breakfast. At an arranged time, private transfer to the bus station in Puerto Natales to take a bus to El Calafate (Argentina),gateway to ‘Los Glaciares’ National Park’ declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its 365 glaciers. On arrival you will be transfered to your hotel.

Day 11:El Calafate

Breakfast. Overland trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's largest active continental glaciers, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, because of its breath taking beauty and the spectacular calving of its icebergs.

The tour begins after breakfast, picking up passengers at their hotels, and then acompanied by a guide, we head towards Los Glaciares National Park. We will drive along the scenic Route 11, which runs alongside the main course of Lago Argentino on our way to Brazo Rico.

Once at the park, we will go to Curva de los Suspiros, where we get down the vehicle to take a first look to the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is certainly an amazing image. Later we will make another stop at the Muelle bajo las Sombras, where those willing to, will navigate to get closer to the southern wall of the glacier (Optional). Then we will go to the front catwalks of the glacier, where we will see it from several balconies located at different heights, allowing us to appreciate it from different angles, each more beautifull than the last one. 

Finally, we will enjoy some free time to see the detachments that continually take place, and those who want to, can enjoy lunch at any of the restaurants or sanck bars near the runways. In the afternoon we will return to El Calafate, leaving every passenger at their hotel.

Day 12:El Calafate

Breakfast. Day at leisure. You can visit as optional tour Upsala, Spegazzini and Ornelli Glaciers

Day 13:El Calafate - Ushuaia

Breakfast. Transfer to El Calafate airport for your departure flight to Ushuaia. Arrive into the southern most city in South America, Ushuaia, situated on the Beagle Channel. On arrival you will be transfered to your hotel.

Day 14:Ushuaia

After breakfast in your hotel, you'll be picked up by your guide and head towards the Tierra del Fuego National Park, located 11 km away from the city. We will be able to appreciate lakes, lagoons and rivers within its limits, and their exit towards Beagle Channel.

Departing from Maipu Avenue towards the southwest by the national route nro. 3, we will drive out of the city passing by the slope of the Susana Mount, witness of the ancient work of the prisoners of the old prison, where now the Southern Fuegian Railway is located.

Continuing through the valley to the deviation that takes us to the Ensenada Bay, where we will be able to contemplate the Redonda and Estorbo Islands and on the other coast of the Beagle Channel, the snow-white Mountains of the Sampaio Chain (Chile). Back again on the national route #3 with the fuegian forest and its flora close to the road we will go to the Roca Lake to do a long walk by the lake coast and by the Lapataia river, originated in the lake. From this point we can see the Cóndor Hill natural border with Chile.

We will go towards the other end of the Park, where finalizes the route nro. 3 at Lapataia Bay, on the way to the mentioned bay we will observe the Green Lagoon and the Black Lagoon, large growing peat bog. Finally we will pass by the beaver dams, whose footpath will lead to Lapataia Bay.

Then, after being surrounded by wildlife, you will be taken back to your hotel in Ushuaia. 

Day 15:Ushuaia

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the city. You can visit as opcional tour Fagnano and Escondido Lakes. 

Day 16:Ushuaia - Buenos Aires

Breakfast. Transfer to Ushuaia airport for your departure flight to Buenos Aires. Transfer to the hotel in Buenos Aires and free day to relax.

Day 17:Buenos Aires

Breakfast. Then enjoy a City tour. This tour gives you the emotion of a multiple Buenos Aires. We will see the symbol of our city: the obelisk. We will visit different squares such as Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martín. Avenues like Corrientes, Mayo, 9 de Julio, among others. Historical neighbourhoods: La Boca, San Telmo, Montserrat. Elegant neighbourhoods such as Palermo and Recoleta, and the most modern: Puerto Madero. Parks such as Lezama and Tres de Febrero. We will also visit financial and commercial areas and a Football Stadium.

Day 18:Buenos Aires

Breakfats and day at leisure to hop or explore the city.

Day 19:Buenos Aires - Montevideo

Breakfats and transfer to Buenos Aires cruise ship terminal to take the Buquebus to Colonia crossing La Plata´s River.

Arrival at Colonia Port in the morning. You will be met and transfered to your hotel in Montevideo.

UNESCO World Heritage listed Colonia del Sacramento is a highlight of Uruguay – one of the oldest and most picturesque towns in the country, full of colonial charm. Founded in 1680, Colonia’s cobbled streets and lined with well-preserved colonial buildings and classic cars. Climb the 19th century lighthouse for beautiful views of the old town and the Rio de la Plataand visit the abandoned Plaza de Toros (bullfighting ring).
Enjoy a city tour of Colonia, a small city founded by the Portuguese in 1680. Today the Old City has a lot to say about its Colonial past. Visit the picturesque streets of Colonia del Sacramento, the eldest city in the country, recently declared World Heritage by UNESCO. The streets of Santa Rita, San Gabriel, the Matriz Church, San Pedro road, the Bastion del Carmen, the famous “Calle de los Suspiros“ (Street of Sighs) used often as scenery for historical films, Puerta del Campo, Plaza Mayor 25 de Mayo. - Arrive in Montevideo and tranfer to the hotel.

Day 20:Montevideo

After breakfast you will enjoy a city tour in Montevideo. Montevideo is the historic yet cosmopolitan capital of Uruguay. Situated on the east bank of the Rio dela Platait is home to half of Uruguay’s population. The city has much to offer including the historic Old City with the Plaza Independencia at its heart and its Citadel Gate used up until 1829 to protect the city from invasion. The plaza separates the Ciudad Vieja (old town) with its art deco buildings, colonial homes and landmarks such as the towering Palacio Salvo, from the city's downtown. Explore the covered market of Mercado del Puerto or the Centenario Football Stadium where the first World Cup was played in 1930. Stroll alongLa Rambla, hugging Montevideo’s scenic waterfront or may be head to the Beach side suburbs of Carrasco or Pocitos.

Day 21:Montevideo - Iguazu

Breakfast and transfer from the hotel in Montevideo to the airport to Buenos Aires to take your flight to Iguazu. Arrive and transfer to the hotel in Iguazu.

Day 22:Iguazu

Breakfast and transfer to theArgentineanNational Parktowards the Argentinean side of the Falls.

The Iguazu Falls tour on the Argentinian side takes longer ever since the inauguration of the new facilities for the upper, lower and the Devis throat circuits. 

Visitors will arrive to the New Visitors Center at the Iguazu Falls where you'll walk to the "Natures Interpretation Center". From the Visitors Center you can go onboard the train that goes to the Cataratas Station (Iguazu Falls Station ; it's the trains first stop) in about 8 minutes or you can take a short walk through the “Green Trail” that leads to the beginning of the path towards the Upper and Lower trails of the Iguazu Falls.

Otherwise you can take the same train to the Garganta Station (the biggest fall of the Iguazu Falls). Once you have finished the circuits, you must go back to the Visitors Center where the vehicles are waiting for the transfer back to the hotels or the Airport. 

UPPER CIRCUIT: 

The 800 meters of catwalks are detached from the jungles surface to protect the fauna by preventing disruption of their natural trails. From this circuit you'll have an upper view of the Iguazu Falls, enjoying their magnificence with a panoramic view. Duration of the tour: one hour.  

LOWER CIRCUIT: 

1.600 meters of catwalks, also detached from the jungles surface, enjoying a view from below and around the Iguazu falls. This circuit provides a unique experience where you'll be feeling as a part of the natural surroundings, watching and sensing their magnitude from up close. Duration of the tour: two hours.  

DEVIL´S GORGE: 

Departing from Cataratas Station, the train goes up to Garganta Station in about 18 minutes. Then a walk along the catwalks about 1200 meters over the islands will take you to enjoy the most spectacular sight from the most important balcony: the Devil’s Gorge, the biggest fall of the Iguazu Falls. Time required: two hours. 

After visit transfer to the hotel

Day 23:Iguazu

Breakfast and in the morning visit the Brazilian side of the falls.

The Brazilian Park offers new facilities for you to enjoy during the tour. Upon arrival at the Visitors Center, we'll get on the panoramic buses that begin the tour of the park. After a while we'll get of the bus to start walking the paths. 

From the first balcony we'll meet a panoramic view of the Argentinean falls. Then after 950 meters with stunning views over the Iguazu river we'll get to the falls on the Brazilian side. The walkway entering the river next to the Floriano fall gives the visitor a refreshing reception and a gorgeous panoramic view of the lower Iguazu river and the Devil’s gorge Canyon.  

The elevator and the stairs lead to the shopping and restaurant area upstairs. Some degree of difficulty, the path includes many stairs.

The Iguazu falls Brazil side is the place for the best views of the falls. Bring your Camera ready to take many pics!

Day 24:Iguazu - Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast and transfer to the airport to Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to the hotel in Rio de Janeiro and free day to enjoy the city.

Day 25:Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast and departure from the hotel in the morning, passing by the stunning beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Maracanã Stadium, Sombódromo, Santa Teresa and Corcovado. See Christ the Redeemer and the Tijuca National Park. Lunch is at a typical barbecue restaurant. After lunch, tour continues to Sugar Loaf. Return to hotel.

Day 26:Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the beach or explore the city. 

Day 27:Rio de Janeiro

Breakfats and transfer to the airport and return flight home or to your next destination.

Bye Bye Brazil !

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