Tour
Argentina for Families (Buenos Aires, Peninsula Valdes and Bariloche) (10 days)
Buenos Aires, Argentina to San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina
A perfect trip for families with small kids or teenagers.
Itinerary
Day 1
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel:
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Meals:
None
Welcome to Buenos Aires! Elegant, old-worldly, with a touch of Paris here and a touch of London there, a dash of New York cosmopolitanism and big splash of Italian exuberance, the city also has a strong Latin America personality as well as uniquely Argentine elements such as tango bars. Here, everything is grand, on a scale fit for kings: Tourists photograph vast steaks at restaurants, Nueve de Julio avenue ranks as the world's widest, a cemetery so fancy that it occupies one of the poshest parts of the poshest neighborhood, while the entire city fronts onto the world's widest river. Buenos Aires never fails to impress. Familiarize yourself with some of the most recognizable landmarks in the northern area of Buenos Aires. Visit Recoleta neighborhood, home to many a mansion, which takes you back to Argentina’s grander days, the Recoleta Cemetery, renowned for its rich architecture and sculptures that makes it more of an open air museum than a place of rest. Continue to Palermo, a district with several faces such as classic Palermo Chico and contemporary Palermo Hollywood and Soho. Head towards Palermo Chico with its impressive townhouses, tree-lined boulevards and parks, then continue to Bosques de Palermo woods for the Japanese Garden and Rose Garden and their wonderful sculptures and lakes as well as the race track and polo grounds. Palermo Soho, meanwhile, fuses the flavor of a working-class neighborhood with contemporary twists such as ethnic restaurants, design stores and bars. Its bohemian atmosphere makes it popular with Argentines as well as foreign visitors. |
Day 2
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel:
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Pedaling around Buenos Aires is an excellent way to see the city. This three-hour excursion, escorted by a group leader, will take you through key areas of Argentina’s flat capital. There are plenty of cycle lanes, meaning traffic will be avoided for the most part. A host of itinerary options ensures taking to the saddle will be an enjoyable ride rather than a strenuous one. Cooking class has been specially designed to learn how to prepare the typical Argentine meals. Bring the willing to learn and have fun, we will provide everything else, including cookware and aprons. |
Day 3
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel:
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Meals:
Breakfast
Enjoy a Tango lesson The origins of the Tango are traced back to 1880 and its birthplace the slums, inhabited by Italian and Spanish immigrants, Africans and “gauchos”. From this racial mix appeared the “compadritos” (small-time hoods) who tried to reflect in their music, their letters and their dance, the typical “cuchilleros” (knife fighters) duel characteristic of their social ambient. Despite its humble origins, in the 20s tango left the brothels and the underworld districts to reach the high-class ballrooms, but to do so it had to travel to Paris to come back triumphant. Forget the mannered ballroom dancing image, tango is real roots music: sometimes sleazy, sometimes elegant, but always sensuous, rhythmic and passionate. |
Day 4
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Hotel:
El Pedral Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
In due time, transfer from your hotel to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery local airport (AEP), local guide and a private vehicle. Upon arrival at Trelew (REL), you will be met by your local guide and a private vehicle to drive you to your hotel. El Pedral Hotel de Campo. The historic house inaugurated in 1923 is part of a unique setting, made up of an infinite pebble beach, high cliffs and wildlife in a natural habitat. This magical place offers guests the possibility to enjoy amazing experiences such as walks at sunset, reading a book in the placid house rooms, watching the fire pit or having dinner in a relax environment. |
Day 5
Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Hotel:
El Pedral Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities After checking in at the Lodge, guests will be informed about the scheduled activities during their stay. Activities are subject to weather conditions and fauna watching opportunities, duration of the stay, guest’s main interests, etc. Punta Ninfas Lighthouse: Departure on a pick up truck or on bicycle toward the high cliffs which dominate Punta Ninfas. The lighthouse is located at the north end of the Peninsula. From here, stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean are obtained. It is the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset or the full moon on the sea. Elephant seals Colony: The beaches at the foot of the cliffs, which go from the pedral until Punta Ninfas, have been chosen by elephant seals as their home. The colony reaches its highest peak of population between September and March. During September, males start arriving, marking their territory and forming their harem. Penguin Rockery visit (September to March): Every year in September, a growing colony of friendly Magellanic penguins settles in El Pedral. A guide tour among its nests will enable you to know much more about these curious animals. El Pedral keeps a control and cleaning program along its coasts, together with collaborating with the foundation GPS, Global Penguin Society, which monitors the Magellanic penguins’ colony of Punta Ninfas. Beach programme: The beach of El Pedral is a dream place to enjoy the Patagonian sea with your family or friends. The pebble shore [pedral] is a unique geological formation in Patagonia, made up by a beach of pebbles of about 9,000 metres long, 900 metres wide and 8 metres in depth. Depending on the time of the year, you will be able to watch from the beach the wonderful show offered by southern right whales, which get close to the seaside due to the profound depth of those waters. Happening more often during the months of August and September, they can be observed during the whole whales watching season (from end of May till end of December). |
Day 6
Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Hotel:
El Pedral Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy the activities included. |
Day 7
Puerto Madryn, Argentina
San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina
Hotel:
Llao Llao Resort, Golf & Spa
Meals:
Breakfast
In due time, transfer from your hotel to Trelew airport (REL), local guide and a private vehicle. Upon arrival at Bariloche (BCR), you will be met by your local guide and a private vehicle to drive you to your hotel. Welcome to Bariloche Guarded by majestic mountains and Lake Nahuel Huapi, Bariloche stands proudly as the gateway to the stunning Lake District. This city has strong ties to central Europe as many families immigrated from Germany, Switzerland and Northern Italy over the past century. Their influence is easily found in the local culture and, of course, in the mountain-style architecture. Bariloche is one of Argentina’s most exciting resorts, it offers mountain resort activities and every season is distinctively charming. Summer is best for outdoor activities and sports such as trout fishing, horseback riding, rafting, trekking and hiking. Enjoy lazy days at the lake at river beaches or more vigorous mountain climbing. In winter, Cerro Catedral is visited by increasing numbers of winter sports enthusiasts every year; it is the largest and most developed ski resort in South America with 600 hectares (1,482 acres) of snow. Enjoy the hotel activities |
Day 8
San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina
Hotel:
Llao Llao Resort, Golf & Spa
Meals:
Breakfast
Service in Action: An alternative half-day experience is sharing a selfless deed in Patagonia through sustainable tourism. A great way to share your time with local people and nongovernmental companies in different sectors, according to your interests. Your guide will pick you up your hotel for a private transfer. Education: Share a half day with pupils from Isla Victoria school for an intercultural exchange. Your guide will pick you up your hotel and transfer you to the port and sail to Victoria Island. Disembark for a 20-minute walk to reach the school. A small boarding school for eight pupils, children attend for 10 days then return home for five. These pupils are learning English, so it is a good way for them to practice with fluent speakers. |
Day 9
San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina
Hotel:
Llao Llao Resort, Golf & Spa
Meals:
Breakfast
A short walk through majestic coigue (bamboo) woodlands, surrounded by native vegetation and the occasional exotic plant makes this tour a colorful one. |
Day 10
San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel:
None
Meals:
Breakfast
In due time, transfer from your hotel to Bariloche airport (BRC), local guide and a private vehicle. Upon arrival at Aeroparque (AEP), you will be met by your local guide and a private vehicle to drive you to the International Airport (EZE). |
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