Culinary Treasures of Patagonia
Package includes:English-speaking escort Nine breakfasts, three lunches and six dinners Hotel stays Domestic flights Ground transfers Buenos Aires city tour Bariloche City Tour and Chocolate factory tour Tea in the Cerro Otto Minitrekking (hiking on the Perito Moreno glacier) Must be 10-70 years old - even though this is simply a hike, all hikers must be in decent physical condition.
Details
- Tour Operator
- Patagonia Calling
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Buenos Aires | (D) - Buenos Aires Upon your arrival at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, a Patagonia Calling representative will escort you to the Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel located in one of the city's most exclusive neighborhoods. From there you are invited to go on a private tour of this capital city, or explore the vibrant neighborhoods on your own. In the evening, a welcome dinner catered by the Argentine Gourmet Experience and featuring a sampling of Argentine dishes will kick off the tour as well as provide you with the opportunity to meet your fellow cuisine and wine connoisseurs. Overnight: Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel This 5 star hotel provides its guests with a luxurious and stylish place to relax after touring the amazing city of Buenos Aires. |
| Day 2 | San Carlos de Bariloche | (B,D) - Buenos Aires/San Carlos de Bariloche After an early breakfast buffet served in the Winter Garden dining facility, you will catch a flight from Buenos Aires to San Carlos de Bariloche located in the heart of the Patagonian Lake District. You will be served a home-style lunch upon your arrival to the Arelauquen Lodge, and then a variety of optional tours such as mountain biking, horseback riding, sailing, and hiking will be available for an afternoon of exciting activity. Dinner will be served at the Talisman Restaurant which is known for its tender Patagonian lamb. Overnight: Arelauquen Lodge Located just minutes from Bariloche in a nature reserve, this five-star hotel also contains a golf course and spa. |
| Day 3 | San Carlos de Bariloche | (B) - San Carlos de Bariloche A local factory in Bariloche produces more than 3,000 tons of exquisite chocolate every year, and your morning will be spent visiting some of these famous chocolate shops and sampling some of their inventive creations. You will remain downtown for lunch and an afternoon of shopping and visiting with the friendly people who call this home. Also in the afternoon, you are invited to partake in the tradition of afternoon tea. Situated on top of Mount Otto, this quaint tea shop (of the same name) serves locally brewed tea and miniature desserts. Everyone will meet back at the lodge later in the evening for a satisfying and low-key dinner. Overnight: Arelauquen Lodge |
| Day 4 | Villa La Angostura | (B,D) - San Carlos de Bariloche/Villa La Angostura Breakfast will be served at the local favorite, Jam Maker. The berries found in and around Bariloche are key ingredients to the traditional jams served all around the area. A leisurely afternoon will give you the opportunity to take in the natural surroundings of the area before heading to Villa la Angostura which is possibly Argentina's loveliest town. Dinner will be served at the hotel, El Faro, as you watch the sun set behind the towering mountains. Overnight: El Faro A stunning hotel that combines the natural beauty of the area with all the comforts of a luxury resort. |
| Day 5 | Villa La Angostura | (B,L) - Villa La Angostura The day will begin with a traditional Patagonian breakfast followed by a half day of spa treatments; a combination that will leave you feeling as if you have died and gone to heaven. The afternoon can be spent reading under the shade of a giant puzzle tree, going on an adventurous excursion, or heading into town for some shopping. In the evening, there will be dinner and wine tasting at a local restaurant. Overnight: El Faro |
| Day 6 | El Calafate | (B,D) - Villa La Angostura/El Calafate Another Patagonian breakfast will leave you very satisfied before you are taken on a short flight to Calafate, a town located in southern Patagonia. In this region of Patagonia, the mountains, lakes and forests of the north combine with the bluish shine of the icy southern glaciers to form a view unlike any you will see anywhere else on the planet. Along your drive to the intimate and extremely private Eolo Lodge, you will catch glimpses of small cracks from the glaciers floating along the Lago Argentino, which is a milky turquoise due to the sediment brought on from glaciers melting. As you are welcomed to this exquisite and exclusive resort, you will have the chance to do some impressive stargazing from the gathering area's powerful telescope. Overnight: Eolo Lodge A country lodge, comfortable and spacious like the ancient Patagonian "estancias", with modern comforts. |
| Day 7 | El Calafate | (B,L,D) - El Calafate This morning after a hearty breakfast, you will depart for one of the most unique adventures in Patagonia. Today you will be mini-trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier. As you strap crampons to your feet and start to climb up and down on the sparkling, icy surface of the glacier, you'll know you've never seen anything like it. After lunch at the side of the glacier, you'll begin your journey back to Eolo for some enticing Patagonian fare. Overnight: Eolo Lodge This cozy yet sophisticated lodge offer visitors' breathtaking views and is located only 6 short blocks from the commercial center of the city. |
| Day 8 | El Calafate | (B,L,D) - El Calafate After a restful, relaxing morning you have a full day to enjoy activities at the lodge. Strategically located with Lake Argentino to the north, La Anita Valley to the east, and the Torres del Paine to the south, there is endless opportunity for adventure and relaxation. At the end of the day, enjoy yet another gourmet dinner and wine tasting at the lodge. Overnight: Eolo Lodge |
| Day 9 | Buenos Aires | (B) - El Calafate/Buenos Aires Before flying back of Buenos Aires, you will enjoy one last Patagonian breakfast. Back in the capital city, you will once again be staying at the Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel. Having spent a long day traveling, there is nothing better than relaxing in the comfort of this stunning hotel. This afternoon or evening, you may also want to visit the local shops, museums, or parks in the city. You are at your leisure tonight to find the perfect dinner spot for your last night in Argentina. Overnight: Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel |
| Day 10 | Buenos Aires | (B) - Buenos Aires While you are welcome to enjoy an optional tour of the city, most people prefer to spend their last hours in Argentina sipping cappuccino at a little outdoor cafe, or strolling through one of the many open-air markets. Regardless of what you chose, all too soon it will be time to be escorted back to the airport and board your international flight back to the United States. |
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Culinary Treasures of Patagonia
A factory in Bariloche produces more than 3,000 tons of exquisite chocolate every year, and you will visit some of these famous chocolate shops and sampling some of their inventive creations.
