Bienvenidos to Argentina, here we will take in all of the stunning activities and breathtaking views that Ushuaia and Calafate have to offer! The adventure will begin in Buenos Aires, staying at a beautiful 4 star hotel located in the heart of the Recoleta District, which is in this amazing European like city. Here we will spend a night eating some great Argentine carne (steak) and sushi, exploring the endless nightlife and culture of Buenos Aires, which is world renown.

All right, for all of you that love to play in the snow & glaciers of southern Patagonia and experience some of Argentina\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s finest culture, this is the trip for you! We will start the tour off in the cultural metropolis of Buenos Aires, and then it’s off to Calafate to visit the Glaciers National Park and the southern most city in the world, Ushuaia. This is the “Land of Fire” or better known as Tierra del Fuego, located at the end of the earth.

Ushuaia is known for its snowy weather (which we love!), Antarctica Expeditions, the famous Beagle Canal that Charles Darwin once crossed, working Estancias (which we can visit), dog sledding, fishing industry, and possibly some of the most stunning mountains in the world. Ushuaia is the southern most city in the world and one of the most wild places on earth!

In Ushuaia, the mountains rise directly out of the ocean and tower 6,000-7,000 feet (1,800-2,300 meters). There are incredible excursion options, as well as the most southerly ski resort in the Andes, El Cerro Castor. Did we mention all the exciting night life & some of the most delicious cuisine (Cordero- lamb and Centolla- king crab) found anywhere, El Fin del Mundo history museum, Tierra del Fuego National Park, and the incredible Martial Glacier (where the backcountry skiing options are limitless and the views are breathtaking!).

We will take you to places that you never knew existed, this is the place, not too many other places even come close to being this wild!!! Remember this is the southernmost point before going to Antarctica and the famous Cape Horn! We will have one full week exploring the mountains on skis, dog sleds, and hiking through some of the most beautiful forests alongside the coast (not to mention navigating our way through the pristine waters of the Bay of Ushuaia and the Beagle Canal.  Come join us on this epic adventure, one that will truly last a lifetime!

Base Trip Itinerary:

Day 1 (Friday, August 13): Depart Houston August 13, 2010.

Day 2 (Saturday, August 14):  Arrive into the Ezeiza International Airport & transfer to the Dazzler Suites or similar 4-star hotel in downtown Buenos Aires; optional morning city tour; afternoon is free to enjoy the city & relax; Tango show & dinner; overnight in the city.

Day 3 (Sunday, August 15): Breakfast; morning to see some more of the great neighborhoods of Buenos Aires; afternoon transfer to the domestic airport for flight to Ushuaia; transfer from Ushuaia airport to the Hotel Albatros; check-in; dinner in the city (not included in package price); overnight at hotel-None of the dinners are included, except for the one that we will have after dog sledding the one evening in Ushuaia. There will be the option nightly of dining as a group orif trip participants would like to have an evening or two on there own, then this would be fine as well. We realize that couples may enjoy having a night or two on their own on the trip, so we will not schedule an evening activity every night for this reason.

Day 4-9 (Monday to Friday, August 16-20): Breakfast daily; morning transfers from hotel to the Cerro Castor Resort (3-days skiing with transfers not included; extra ski days are possible); dog sledding 1 afternoon/evening with dinner & wine (group activity after skiing one day); boat ride and hike on Beagle Canal 1 afternoon (we can have a 10 AM or 3 PM tour); we also have an over abundant amount of excursions in the Ushuaia area (the dog sledding and boat excursion visiting 3 islands are included, several other are optional!). Non-skiers and those looking to just ski a few days will be able to really take advantage of all there is to do. Evening dinners will be at various restaurants throughout the city (dinners are not included in trip price). There is also the option to have a very authentic BBQ with an Argentine family one evening.

Day 8-9 (Saturday to Sunday, August 21-22): Breakfast; transfer to the domestic airport; flight to EZE airport in Buenos Aires; connection flight back to Houston in the evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buenos Aires-

·                                             1 night hotel stay with breakfast at the Dazzler Suites Hotel (or similar 4-star hotel)

·                                             Transfer from the Ezeiza International Airport to the hotel in Buenos Aires

·                                             Transfer from the hotel to the Jorge Newberry domestic airport for the flight to Ushuaia

·                                             Flight from Buenos Aires to the southern most city in the world, Ushuaia

Ushuaia-

 

·                                             6-night hotel stay at the Albatros Hotel (4-stars) with breakfast

·                                             Dog sledding with dinner & wine (late afternoon after skiing 1 evening): we will also be snow shoeing on this tour

·                                             Boat excursion to 3 islands on the Beagle Canal & the Bay of Ushuaia with hiking on one of the islands (local expert flora & fauna guide is included)

·                                             3 day ski pass at the Cerro Castor Ski area with round trip transfers from/to the hotel in Ushuaia (not included, but is an option)

·                                             Round trip transportation from the Ushuaia Airport to the hotel and back

·                                             Flight from Ushuaia to the Ezeiza airport in Buenos Aires

 

 

 

Day 1 (Tuesday, August 10):  Depart Houston August 10, 2010.

Day 2 (Wednesday, August 11):  Arrive into the Ezeiza International Airport & transfer to the Dazzler Suites or similar 4-star hotel in downtown Buenos Aires; optional morning city tour; afternoon is free to enjoy the city & relax; Tango show & dinner; overnight in the city.

Day 3 (Thursday, August 12): Breakfast; early morning flight from the Jorge Newberry Domestic Airport in Buenos Aires to the village of Calafate; transfer from the airport to the Design Suites Hotel in Calafate; afternoon free to explore Calafate; overnight at the hotel

Day 4 (Friday, August 13): Breakfast; optional full day Upsala Glacier Tour: round trip transfers to/from the boat for a full day excursion on the Argentine Lake in the Glaciers National Park to see some of the largest glaciers in the world-Upsala, Onelli, Spegazinni, and more; transfer back to the hotel; dinner & overnight at the hotel

Day 5 (Saturday, August 14): Breakfast; early morning transfer to the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile (optional day excursion); this will be an amazing full day trip to see one of the most beautiful and well-known national parks in the world (here we will visit the Lago Grey, the infamous Towers of Paine (which challenge even the most experienced mountain climbers in the world), and the Southern Patagonia Ice Cap (Hielo Patagonico del Sur); late evening we will be back in Calafate; overnight at the hotel

Day 6 (Sunday, August 15): Breakfast; early morning transfer to the Perito Moreno Glacier in the Glaciers National Park to view this world famous glacier (included); transfer back to the hotel; transfer to the airport; flight to Ushuaia; transfer to the Albatros Hotel; dinner & overnight at the hotel.