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Level 1, 178 Collins Street
Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Ph: 61 3 9654 7977, Fax: 61 3
9650 8177
Licence: 32408 ABN: 26095434978
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email: info@southamericatourism.com
Reservations:
1300 857 805
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TANGO STOPOVER (BUENOS AIRES)
3
Days / 2 Nights |
"Buenos Aires:
Arguably the most
cosmopolitan city in all South America, Argentina's historic capital
has breath-taking energy, spacious grandeur and self-confident style.
Despite grand boulevards and hefty, ostentatious architecture, this is
a city of villages, or more correctly barrios (districts) - 46 of them,
enriched by the seduction of the Tango, stylish and full of great
pretence.
Day 1
Transfer to
your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 2
Half day City
Tour where you
can visit the historic Cabildo, ‘Town Hall’, the
pink Casa
Rosada, ‘Presidential Palace’, and the Cathedral,
where San
Martin, the father of Argentine independence is buried. Dine at a great
restaurant tasting Asado, wine and enjoy the best tango show in Buenos
Aires.
Day 3
Transfer to
the airport.
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HOTELS
IN BUENOS AIRES
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| Alvear
Palace - 5 star |
Marriot
Plaza - 5 star
| Four
seasons Buenos Aires - 5 star ( ex park Hyatt ) |
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| Loi
Suites Recoleta - 5 star |
Argenta
Towers - 4 star |
Crillon
Hotel - 4 star |
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| Park
Central Kempinski - 4 star |
Sheraton
Libertador - 4 star |
Regis
Hotel - 3 star |
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| Waldorf
Hotel - 3 star |
Comfort
Aspen Suites - 3 star |
Bristol
Hotel - 3 star |
Includes
Return airport
transfers (SIB)
2 Nights accommodation at selected hotel
Half day City Tour with bilingual guide
Dinner & Tango show
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ESTANCIAS (RANCH)
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The Estancias are
Argentina’s pride. On this tour you can admire the skills of
the Gauchos, (Argentine Cowboys) and experience the countryside
tradition of these beautiful agricultural and cattle raising
settlements which originated more than two centuries ago. Traditional
dances and music are also features of a trip to the Estancias. Includes
transportation from Buenos Aires, full board and selected activities.
Estancia El
Ombu
At
Estancia El Ombu de Areco, guests can enjoy the Gaucho lifestyle to
the full and participate in cattle driving, milking, de-horning and
cattle marking or just relax and explore the 750 acre ranch by
horseback, horse-drawn carriage, bike or on foot. An original 19th
century ranch, El Ombu has just nine spacious rooms, with verandas,
leading out onto extensive gardens
Estancia
Villa Maria
At
Villa María, a three floor Norman Tudor mansion, built by
renowned
architect Alejandro Bustillo in Maximo Paz, as many as 30 people can
stay comfortably with a view of a privileged landscape 45 hectare park.
It's large living room, dining room, the lounge and billiard room are
all tastefully furnished. The estancia is located in Maximo Paz, 35
miles from downtown Buenos Aires. Activities include walks, horseback
riding, bicycling, swimming, tennis and croquet.
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IGUAZU FALLS STOPOVER
3 Days / 2 Nights |
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A visit to the majestic Iguazu falls is one of the most breathtaking experiences
in South America. Situated on the border between Brazil and Argentina,
they lie 19 km upriver from the confluence of the Rio Iguazu and the Rio Alta
Parana. The Iguazu river basin extends over some 62,000 sq km. The river rises
up in the hills near Curitiba and flows 1,300 km across the Paran‡ Plateau
receiving the waters from about 30 rivers before reaching the falls. Here 275
falls plunge over a precipice of more than a mile and a half, with an average
drop of 300 feet to the river below.
Includes
Half day Brazilian falls tour
Full day Argentinean falls tour
Return airport transfers
Park entrance fees
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SPANISH & INDIAN CULTURES
4 Days / 3 Nights |
The north western provinces feature traces of pre-Columbian cultures mingled
with the ruins of native villages, as well as forts and constructions dating back
to the Spanish conquest and colonisation. Time seems to stand still in the high
plateau of the Puna, a land full of mountain ranges, steep mountain paths and
gorges. Villages have been built among the small valleys and multicoloured
and monochromatic hills covered with huge cacti surround their borders.
This region offers landscapes full of contrast for tourists to enjoy, from the
high peaks to the plains, saltpans and subtropical rainforests.
Day 1 - SALTA
Transfer to the
hotel. Salta City Tour. Overnight.
Day 2 - SALTA
(B, L)
Full day tour
to Humahuaca Gorge passing by Leon Volcán, Tumbaya,
Purmamarca and its Seven Colours Mountain, Tilcara and its
Archaeological Museum and Pucara, and old Indian Fortress, the Uquia
Church and Humahuaca.
Day 3 - SALTA
/ CAFAYATE (B, L)
Continental
Breakfast. Full day tour of Cafayate with lunch on route. A drive
through the spectacular Calchaqui Valleys up to the village of
Cafayate. This is the wine producing area of the Northwest region.
Lunch. Short visit of the village and return to Salta.
Day 4 - SALTA
(B)
Continental
breakfast. Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport.
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Includes
Return airport transfers.
3 Nights accommodation at selected hotel.
Bilingual guides tours.
Meals as per itinerary (B) breakfast, (L) lunch.
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THE YACUTINGA LODGE, THE ARGENTINE
RAINFOREST
4
Days / 3 Nights |
An
environmentally friendly lodge with a Private Wildlife Nature Reserve
located two hours from Iguazu Falls, in the heart of the Argentinean
and Brazilian Rainforest. Yucatinga reserve maintains richness in
biodiversity away from mass tourism. Only 4 hectares of the 570 total
have been used for the facilities of the lodge and special care has
been taken to use only naturally fallen trees. An absolute minimum of
forest has been disturbed to accommodate the buildings
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Includes
Return airport transfers
3 nights lodging
All meals, excluding beverages
Jungle activities with bilingual guide
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PENINSULA VALDES
3
Days / 2 Nights
Valid 1 September to 30 April |
The Golfos Nuevo and
San Jose are separated by the Itsmo Carlos Ameghino, which leads to the
narrow peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic. Peninsula Valdes has
been called an "open air zoo".
At Punta Norte there are elephant seals (breeding season late Sep/early
Oct); at Caleta Valdes, 27 miles south of Punta Norte, you can see
Magellan penguins (Oct-Nov nesting), sea lions (Dec-Jan breeding
season) and elephant seals.
Day 1 - TRELEW
Transfer to
Punta Tombo situated about 120 km from Trelew city on the ocean front.
There it will be possible to observe the Magallanic Penguins. Transfer
to Puerto Madryn for overnight.
Day 2 - PUERTO
MADRYN (B)
Full day tour to Peninsula Valdes, Punta Norte
or Caleta Valdes Fauna Reserve, the continental habitat of the sea elephants.
Day 3 - PUERTO
MADRYN (B)
Transfer to airport in Trelew, flight to another
destination.
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Return airport transfers.
2 Nights accommodation at selected hotel.
Bilingual guides tours.
Meals as per itinerary (B) breakfast, (L) lunch.
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BEST OF ARGENTINEAN PATAGONIA
10 Days / 9 Nights
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Experience the most
breathtaking sceneries in the world, in the Argentinean Patagonia. Observe
the native sea lions, penguins and birds in their natural habitats, before
being mesmerised by the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier, an impressive
30,000-year-old mass, which continues to grow. The tour
finishes
in Ushuaia, the southern- most city in the world, on the shores of the
Beagle channel.
Day 1 - TRELEW
Transfer to
hotel.
Day 2 - PUERTO
MADRYN (B)
Full day tour
to Punta Tombo, home of the Magellan Penguins.
Day 3 -
PENINSULA VALDES (B)
Full day tour
to Peninsula Valdes to see sea elephants, and other animals in their
natural habitat.
Day 4 - PUERTO MADRYN – EL CALAFATE
(B)
Transfer to
airport. Transfer to hotel.
Day 5 - EL
CALAFATE (B)
Full day tour
to Perito Moreno glacier, located in the Los Glaciares National Park.
Day 6 - EL CALAFATE (B)
Optional tour
to Upsalla and Onelli Glaciers. Day at leisure.
Day 7 - EL
CALAFATE – USHUAIA (B)
Transfer to
airport, flight to Ushuaia. Transfer to hotel.
Day
8 - USHUAIA (B)
Full Day Tierra
del Fuego tour and Beagle Channel Navigation.
Day 9 -
USHUAIA (B)
Lakes Fagnano
and Escondido tour.
Day
10 - USHUAIA – NEXT DESTINATION
Transfer to
airport.
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Accommodation in tourist class hotels with private facilities
Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner)
Comprehensive sightseeing and excursions
Meeting service and transfers
English speaking local guides
Internal Airfares within South America not included
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SOUTHERN LAKES
CROSSING
BARILOCHE – PUERTO MONTT
3
Days / 2 Nights |
Without a doubt the
"Lake District Crossing" is one of South America's most popular surface
crossings via a series of motor launches and motorcoaches through
spectacular scenery - snow-capped mountain peaks, gloriously green
forests and azul blue lakes.
This tour operates from Monday to Friday all year round and may be
reversed to start in Puerto Montt.
Day 1 -
BARILOCHE
- PEULLA (D)
Transfer from the hotel in Bariloche to Puerto Panuelo. Cruise aboard a
catamaran along Nahuel Huapi Lake up to Puerto Blest. Bus ride to Puerto
Alegre to board a second motorboat up to Puerto Frias.
After clearing customs, the tour continues across Vicente Perez Rosales pass to Peulla. Dinner and overnight at Natura Hotel.
Day 2 - PEULLA
– PUERTO MONTT (B)
Cruise across Todos los Santos Lake
to Petrohue. Bus ride along the shore of Petrohue river and along the coast
of Llanquihue Lake to Puerto Varas and onto Puerto Montt. Accommodation
at Vicente Perez Rosales Hotel or similar.
Day 3 - PUERTO
MONTT (B)
Transfer from
hotel to the airport.
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Includes
2 nights accommodation at selected hotels
Transportation by bus and boat
Meals as per itinerary (B) breakfast, (D) dinner
Excursions with bilingual guide
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TIERRA DEL FUEGO (USHUAIA)
3
Days / 2 Nights |
When the explorer Magellan sailed around the great island at the tip of South
America, he saw Indian campfires all along the coast and called the island
Land of smoke. It was later reasoned that where there is smoke there is fire
and the name was eventually changed to Tierra del Fuego. The archipelago
covers a total area slightly smaller than Ireland, with 70% belonging to
Chile. The border runs down the middle of the Beagle Channel.
Tierra del Fuego is home to several of the world’s largest birds including
the rhea, the condor and the albatross. Large animals also found there are
guanacos, otters, seals and sea lions.
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Day 1 - USHUAIA
Transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour to see the most
interesting sites of the southern-most city in Argentina, located on the shore
of the Beagle Channel with the Andes Mountains in the background. Visit to
the Museum of the End of the World. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 -
USHUAIA (B)
Day visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park, passing by
Rio Pipo Valley and the Ensenada Bay, Beagle Channel, in sight of Redonda
Island, Lapataia area and Verde and Negra Lagoons. Travel by catamaran
along the Beagle Channel to see Bridges, Navarino, de los Pajaros Islands
and Les Eclaireus Lighthouse. Return to Ushuaia for overnight stay.
Day 3 -
USHUAIA (B)
Morning at your leisure. Transfer to airport.
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Return airport transfers
2 Nights accommodation at selected hotel
Tours as specified with bilingual guides
Meals as per itinerary (B) breakfast
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LAKES & GLACIERS (EL
CALAFATE)
3
Days / 2 Nights |
Experience the breathtaking landscape of impressive glaciers descending
from the continental ice field. Thirteen glaciers on the atlantic side break
into huge ice towers, which plunge into the waters of lakes Viedma
and Argentino. Glaciers Perito Moreno, Mayo, Spegazzini, and Upsala's fronts fall into the latter, at a short distance from glaciers Agassiz, Onelli,
Ameghino, and Frías.
Day 1 EL CALAFATE
Transfer to hotel, stay overnight.
Day 2 PERITO
MORENO GLACIER (B)
Bus journey along a beautiful road on
the Brazo Rico coast to the Argentine Lake. Arrive at Canal de los Tempanos
and the imposing Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's largest
continental glaciers. In 1981 UNESCO declared National Park Los Glaciares
a World Heritage Site. Return to hotel.
Day 3 - EL
CALAFATE (B)
Transfer to
airport.
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2 nights accommodation in El Calafate
Excursions with bilingual guide
Meals as per itinerary (B) breakfast
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