Epic Argentina Self Drive Lakes & Patagonia
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival to Argentina
Today you touch down in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina. You are met at the airport and taken by private transfer to your hotel in the trendy district of Palermo. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after the flight.
Meals Included: None today
Suggested Accommodation: Hotel Clasico
Day 2: The Highlights of Buenos Aires
See the sights and sounds of Buenos Aires, often referred to as ‘the Paris of the South’ on a premium small group tour with one of our excellent local guides.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Suggested Accommodation: Hotel Clasico
Day 3: Fly to the Lake District
Today you take a short flight from Buenos Aires to Chapelco airport just outside the town of San Martin de Los Andes. Here you will pick up your 4X4 vehicle that you will have for the next ten days. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful spot.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Suggested Accommodation: Casa Eugenia
Day 4: San Martin de los Andes
A day at leisure to explore the area. Use your car to drive to local beauty spots, go kayaking on the lake or go hiking. There is plenty to see and do in this scenic location.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Suggested Accommodation: Casa Eugenia
Day 5: Drive the Seven Lakes Road
Today you will drive one of the most beautiful roads in the country, known as the Seven Lakes Road from San Martin de los Andes to Villa La Angostura. Take your time driving with plenty of stops for photos along the way.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Suggested Accommodation: Hotel Correntoso
Day 6: Villa La Angostura
A free day in the upmarket village of Villa La Angostura on the edge of Nahuel Huapi Lake. You could take a boat trip, go hiking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking. We recommend the hike to the Los Arrayanes forest national park.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Suggested Accommodation: Hotel Correntoso
Day 7: Drive to Bariloche
Check out and continue your journey south to the chocolate box town of Bariloche, the heart of the Argentine Lake District. The drive is only 1.5 hours from Villa la Angostura. Spend the afternoon hiking on trails near your hotel or visiting the town centre for artisan beer and chocolate shops!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Suggested Accommodation: Peninsular Petit
Day 8: Kayaking on Moreno Lake
Today enjoy a gentle privately guided kayaking trip to Moreno Lake. Experience the tranquil mountain scenery from a different perspective. If you don’t like the sound of this excursion, we can include something different. This tour is fully tailor made and can be customised to your particular interests.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Snack Lunch
Suggested Accommodation: Peninsular Petit
Day 9: A Spectacular Drive to Your Remote Eco Camp
Today you embark on a relatively long but beautiful drive. Arrive to your accommodation, a unique eco dome set amongst lenga and ñire tree forests in a private reserve. Each dome has it’s own private terrace, en-suite bathroom and a wood burner to keep warm at night. A true wilderness experience with a touch of luxury.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Suggested Accommodation: Los Huemules
Days 10 & 11: Two days of activities in Patagonia
All your meals and activities within the reserve are included. You can go hiking, mountain biking and horse riding in untouched landscape with nobody else around. We also recommend spending a day visiting the nearby Los Alerces national park with your car.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Suggested Accommodation: Los Huemules
Day 12: Bariloche to El Chalten
This morning you drive back to the airport in Bariloche and drop your car for your short flight to El Calafate. From El Calafate, pick up your new 4X4 vehicle and start the drive north to El Chalten. It is about a 3 hour drive, with beautiful light at that time of day for photos.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Suggested Accommodation: Hosteria Senderos
Day 13: The Fitz Roy Trek
Today you will take on one of the most beautiful hikes in Patagonia – the trek to the base of Mount Fitz Roy. It is a moderate difficulty hike taking 8 hours in total. But you will be rewarded with stunning views.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Box Lunch
Suggested Accommodation: Hosteria Senderos
Day 14: Drive to El Calafate
Drive back down this spectacular road to the small town of El Calafate near to Los Glaciares national park. Stop along the way for photos or a short hike. You could also visit the glaciar museum located on a hill just outside of El Calafate. Evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Suggested Accommodation: Hotel Kosten Aike
Day 15: Perito Moreno & Los Glaciares National Park
Today you will visit the iconic Perito Moreno glacier on a premium tour that also takes you to the lesser visited corners of the park including a traditional working estancia whilst avoiding the crowds. You’ll have a private boat trip to the glacier wall and a fantastic BBQ lamb lunch!
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Suggested Accommodation: Hotel Kosten Aike
Day 16: El Calafate to Buenos Aires
Drop your car at El Calafate airport in time for your flight back to Buenos Aires (3 hours). On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Final evening at leisure in the capital. We have a range of interesting evening experiences in Buenos Aires from private dining events to tango shows and tours.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Suggested Accommodation: Hotel Clasico
Day 17: Departure or extend your trip!
End your trip here, or perhaps you want to add on two nights in Iguazu Falls! With our tailor made approach, the sky is the limit. Just get in touch to start planning your trip.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our Suggested Accommodation
With this tour we have picked a selection of characterful mid range properties, most of which are small, family owned guesthouses and B&B’s. If you would like to upgrade the hotels to more luxurious options, please let us know and we can make some excellent personal recommendations.
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