Incredible Chile and Argentina Adventure Tour: Andes, Lakes & Iguazu Falls

$3,385
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About This Tour

We are offering you an incredible 14 day trip to know the best of Argentina and Chile in an original way. Our trip starts in Santiago de Chile, where you will get to know this sophisticated metropolis surrounded by mountains. From here we continue to the Chilean Patagonia, and then cross the Andes Mountains through several lakes. We will arrive in the Argentinean city of Bariloche, famous ski resort worldwide. We will continue to Buenos Aires, the city that never sleeps. Here you will discover why it is called "the Paris of Latin America". Finally we will travel to the north of the country to visit the Iguazu Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World. 

This package includes accommodation, transfers and excursions.

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Inclusions

  • Dinner (13)
  • Breakfast
  • 13 nights of accommodation
  • Excursions and transfers detailed in the program

  • Food & drinks

Exclusions

  • National and international flights
  • National Park entrances
  • Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Transfer from Cruce Andino's office in Bariloche to your hotel
  • Personal expenses

Tour Plan

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Day 1 - Arrival in Santiago

Once we arrive at the airport, we will be picked up and taken to our selected hotel. You will have the rest of the day free to explore the city.

Day 2 - Santiago City Tour

We will begin our visit around 8 AM and see the main attractions of the city, such as: Civic District, Historic Santiago, La Moneda Palace, The Illustrious Municipality of Santiago, Museum National Historic, Cathedral of Santiago. Finally, we will take a tour of the financial sector of the upper part of the city, where we will stop at one of the most prestigious craft shops. After exploring the store, we will be returning to our hotels at approximately 12:30 PM and will have the rest of the day free.

Day 3 - Santiago to Puerto Varas

At the appointed time, you will meet with your guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to the airport to take the flight (flight not included) to the city of Puerto Varas. A driver will pick you up at the airport to go to the hotel. You will have the rest of the day free to explore the city.

Day 4 - Andean Crossing Adventure

We will be picked up very early in the morning to go to Puerto Varas, where our Great Andean Crossing adventure will begin. The Andean Crossing is a route that has been traveled for more than 400 years. From Puerto Varas we will follow the route that borders the spectacular Lake Llanquihue and leads us to Petrohué where, if the season allows, we will be able to see the impressive waterfalls of the river with the same name.  We will continue by catamaran on Lake Todos Los Santos, surrounded by hills and small plains. We will continue our journey for 2 hours towards Peulla, where we will stay overnight. We will have the rest of the afternoon free to explore the area.

Day 5 - Andean Crossing

We will continue from Peulla to cross the border into Argentina, where we will carry out the immigration formalities and continue our adventure. We will get on the bus that will take us through the Andes Mountains for two hours, until we reach Puerto Frias. From here, we will sail along Lago Frias to Puerto Alegre, where we will take a bus to Puerto Blest. Here we will have time to have lunch (lunch not included) or explore the Cantaros Waterfall. Later we will start the last navigation on Nahuel Huapi Lake to Puerto Pañuelo. From here we will take the bus that will take us to the end of the destination: the city of Bariloche. The service will end in downtown Bariloche, where we will go to our selected hotel (transfer not included).

Day 6 - Bariloche City Tour

We will leave in the morning to start the most traditional tour of San Carlos of Bariloche. We will make a journey of 65 kilometers long where we will know the Nahuel Huapi Lake, the Campanario Hill and climb by chairlift to the summit (entrance fee not included) to see one of the 8 best landscapes in the world. The tour continues until the Llao Llao Hotel and the beautiful San Eduardo Chapel, two important buildings in the area because of its architecture. We will also see golf fields, Angostura bridge over the same name river that joins Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes and then López Bay, in the base of the same name hill. Another important attraction is the Panoramic Point, a natural balcony from where we can observe Moreno Lake and Llao Llao peninsula. We will cross the Moreno Lake bridge and we will border the Trébol lagoon. 2 kilometers ahead, we will take Bustillo Avenue, at kilometer 18, from where we will return to Bariloche. Once we arrive in the city, we will take you to your hotel.

Day 7 - Free Day in Bariloche

You will have the day free for personal activities or optional tours.

Day 8 - Flight to Buenos Aires from Bariloche

At the agreed time, you will have a transfer to Bariloche airport to take the flight to Buenos Aires. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel for registration and accommodation.

Day 9 - Buenos Aires City Tour and Tango Show

We will start our tour by picking up at the hotel, so that we can begin our journey through this unique and unparalleled city, full of passion, history, culture and magic. We will continue along one of the main avenues, 9 de Julio Avenue, where we will see the Colon Theatre and the Obelisk, an emblematic monument of the city. Then we will visit the Plaza de Mayo, where we will make the first stop, the same was the historical, political and foundational epicenter, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government House, the Cabildo are the emblematic buildings that we will be able to observe and photograph.The tour will continue southwards through the old San Telmo neighborhood, passing by Lezama Park and we will continue further south until we reach La Boca neighborhood, where we will make the second stop, we will see the famous Boca Juniors football stadium, one of the greatest exponents of the Argentine Passion. We will visit the famous Caminito: Tourist Attraction Center, full of color, magic and history. Then, we will pass bordering the Riachuelo towards the other end of the city being able to observe the contrast of the same one directing us, passing by the port towards Puerto Madero, last and most modern district of the city, Retiro with its central square San Martin, connecting us with the Avenue of the Liberator already we entered the sector but exclusive of Buenos Aires, entering us in the district of Palermo, green zone of the city.Then, we will circulate around the exclusive and sophisticated neighborhood of La Recoleta to finish our excursion in the central area of Buenos Aires. The tour ends in the area of Avenida Cordoba & Florida Street. In the evening, the Tango show of La Ventana is one of the best and most traditional the city offers. Around 8 PM, you will arrive at a historic conventillo today restored as a theater-restaurant to live an unforgettable night in La Ventana. The menu is based on delicious gourmet dishes both national and international, among which you will be able to choose. At 10:00 pm approximately, begins a tango show that will surprise you. Live music is performed by luxury tango orchestras along with a group of Argentine folk music, accompanied by four couples on stage that will dazzle you with their precision and sensuality. Once the show is over (around 11:45 PM), we will take the transfer back to your hotel.

Day 10 - Free Day in Buenos Aires

You will have the free day and you will be able to go shopping or take optional tours.

Day 11 - Flight to Puerto Iguazu from Buenos Aires

At the appointed time, you will be transferred to Aeroparque to take the flight to Iguazú city. Reception at the destination and transfer to the scheduled hotel, for registration and accommodation.

Day 12 - Iguazu Falls Argentine Side

During this excursion you can enjoy the following rides: UPPER CIRCUIT: The 800 meters of catwalks are detached from the jungles surface to protect the fauna by preventing disruption of their natural trails. From this circuit you'll have an upper view of the Iguazu Falls, enjoying their magnificence with a panoramic view. Duration of the tour: one hour. LOWER CIRCUIT: 1.600 meters of catwalks, also detached from the jungles surface, enjoying a view from below and around the Iguazu falls. This circuit provides a unique experience where you'll be feeling as a part of the natural surroundings, watching and sensing their magnitude from up close. Duration of the tour: two hours.Garganta del Diablo: Departing from Cataratas Station, the train goes up to Garganta Station in about 18 minutes. Then a walk along the catwalks about 1200 meters over the islands will take you to enjoy the most spectacular sight from the most important balcony: the Devil’s Gorge, the biggest fall of the Iguazu Falls. Time required: two hours.

Day 13 - iguazú Falls Brazilian Side and Departure

The Brazilian Iguazu National Park offers new facilities for you to enjoy during the tour. Upon arrival at the Visitors Center, we'll get on the panoramic buses that begin the tour of the park. After a while we'll get of the bus to start walking the paths. From the first balcony we'll meet a panoramic view of the Argentinean falls. Then after 950 meters with stunning views over the Iguazu river we'll get to the falls on the Brazilian side.The walkway entering the river next to the Floriano fall gives the visitor a refreshing reception and a gorgeous panoramic view of the lower Iguazu river and the Devil’s gorge Canyon. The elevator and the stairs lead to the shopping and restaurant area upstairs. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Iguazú airport to take your flight back to your home.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not valid for Carnival, Easter, long weekends, winter holidays (month of July), congresses, special dates.
  • This tour includes a border crossing to Chile, check if your nationality requires VISA to enter the country.
  • In Iguazu we recommend wearing a swimsuit or light clothing that dries quickly. Some people bring a raincoat, a good idea would be to wear long sleeves as protection against sunburn and mosquitoes.
  • You will need a valid passport that proves your identity.
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Office number: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
  • According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel.

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