The “Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Iguazu Falls” itinerary is a journey of discovery through extraordinary landscapes and unspoilt nature, among mighty waterfalls, glaciers, lakes and breathtaking scenery. From the spectacular Iguazu Falls to the great glaciers of Patagonia, all the way to Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego, the route offers unique experiences and unforgettable views. The journey is further enriched by the charm of Buenos Aires, with its lively atmosphere, its culture and, of course, the tango.
Rome – Buenos Aires – Departure from Rome. Meals and overnight on board.
Buenos Aires – Arrival at Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport. Welcome and assistance from our driver, and transfer to the centrally located Hotel Pestana 4* or similar. Check-in to the reserved rooms. Time to relax. Departure for a city tour (private service with a local Italian-speaking guide, approximately 4 hours). Afterwards, return to the hotel. Meals at leisure, overnight stay. In the evening, dinner and tango show at one of the city’s finest venues, transfers and drinks included.
Buenos Aires – Iguazù – Breakfast at the hotel. Morning dedicated to continuing the city tour, private with an Italian-speaking guide — approximately 4 hours. As it is a Sunday, we recommend staying in the San Telmo area, home to the characteristic Sunday antiques market. In the afternoon, at the agreed time, transfer to the airport in time for the flight to Iguazù. On arrival, meeting with our representative and transfer to the Hotel Vivaz (Brazilian side) or similar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Iguazù – Breakfast at the hotel. Day dedicated to visiting the Argentine side of the falls: eco-train to the Garganta del Diablo and a walk along the upper and lower catwalks. Private service with a local Italian-speaking guide. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Brazilian side of the falls – Breakfast at the hotel. Morning dedicated to visiting the Brazilian side of the falls, to admire the famous “Garganta del Diablo”. Private service with a local Italian-speaking guide. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Iguazù – El Calafate – Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in good time. Boarding of the flight to El Calafate, via Buenos Aires.
On arrival, transfer to the Hotel Cerro Calafate 4* or similar (early check-in NOT included). We recommend visiting the beautiful Laguna Nimez on the shores of the lake: a remarkable reserve and a wetland of great importance as a nesting and resting site for many species of waterbirds, reachable on foot from the hotel with a walk of about 1 km. Alternatively, the Glacier Museum, located just outside the town centre (free shuttle for those who purchase an admission ticket), offers a journey into the world of the Patagonian glaciers. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
El Calafate – Perito Moreno Glacier & Nautical Safari – Breakfast at the hotel. Day dedicated to visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier (private, with an Italian-speaking guide): picture a wall of ice 80 metres high and 27 km long. You set off for the glacier, the largest remaining on land since the last Ice Age. Once at its base, you will take panoramic walks along comfortable catwalks, watching spectacular chunks of ice crash into the lake followed by thunderous roars: a truly unique experience. Afterwards, a boat trip to the foot of the glacier with the Nautical Safari (shared excursion with a multilingual Spanish/English guide on board). Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
El Calafate – Lago Argentino, Todos Glaciares Cruise – Day dedicated to the Todos Glaciares cruise. Transfer to the Punta Bandera boarding point, 40 km from El Calafate. At 9:00, the cruise sets off along the northern arm of Lago Argentino, through the Boca del Diablo — the narrowest point of the lake — to the Upsala Channel, where a spectacular barrier of ice awaits. The voyage continues among the icebergs to the front of the Upsala Glacier, which, with a surface area of 800 sq km, is four times the size of the city of Buenos Aires. The next destination is the Spegazzini Glacier, the highest in the national park. Stop at the new Refuge, with the option of having lunch there (lunch not included): a unique opportunity to take wonderful photos. Return expected in the afternoon. Meals at leisure. Shared excursion with a local multilingual guide on board. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
El Calafate – Ushuaia – Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport in time for the AR flight. Arrival in Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), meeting with our representative and transfer to the Hotel Cilene del Faro 4* or similar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
You have arrived in Ushuaia, the southernmost town on the planet, a place of striking beauty 3,100 km from Buenos Aires!
Ushuaia – Tierra del Fuego & Beagle Channel – Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for an excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park (private service, Italian-speaking guide), with its flora and lakes, where the sunsets seem never to end. In the afternoon, transfer to the port of Ushuaia and boarding of the catamaran for a cruise on the Beagle Channel (shared excursion, Spanish/English-speaking guide on board), as far as the “Fin del Mundo” lighthouse (with a multilingual guide), skirting the entrance to Ushuaia Bay, where you can spot several sea lion colonies and various species of waterbirds, along with views of the channel, the town and the islands of this land at the “end of the world”. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Ushuaia – Buenos Aires – Breakfast at the hotel and morning at leisure. Depending on your departure time, you will have the chance (time permitting) to explore this charming town independently: we recommend the interesting “Fin del Mundo” Museum or the beautiful Museo del Presidio, Ushuaia’s old prison, full of history and artefacts, and the Maritime Museum, just a few hundred metres from your hotel. Not to be missed is a stroll along the town’s waterfront to the old yacht club, where you can watch the ships setting sail for Antarctica and enjoy a beautiful view of the bay and the whole town. Then transfer to the airport in time for the direct flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to the Hotel Pestana or similar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Buenos Aires – Rome – Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure for optional visits or to wander the streets of Buenos Aires (please check the opening hours of shops and services). A few suggestions:
● A visit to Café Tortoni, the cradle of Tango (a walk of about 800 metres from the hotel), for a coffee, a hot chocolate or a snack of churros.
● An aperitif in Recoleta, Buenos Aires’ upscale district, and a stroll around the area (on foot from the hotel).
● A walk through the Palermo Parks and a visit to the famous Evita Perón Museum.
● Calle Florida and Galerías Pacífico, for those who love shopping.
● Cultural strolls along Avenida Santa Fe, home to the world-famous bookshop “El Ateneo”.
In the late afternoon, transfer to the airport in time for the flight. Meals and overnight on board.
Rome – Arrival at Rome airport. Disembarkation and baggage collection.
