Argentine & Chilean Patagonia – Andean Crossing & Iguazú

Day 1 – SANTIAGO DE CHILE
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation with breakfast.

Day 2 – SANTIAGO DE CHILE
City Tour: We will visit Plaza de Armas and Santiago’s Cathedral. We continue to Plaza de la Constitución for a view of the La Moneda Palace. The next stop will be Plaza Concha y Toro.
The tour proceeds along Alameda Avenue, passing by Teatro Carrera, Palacio Errázuriz, Palacio Ariztía, and Palacio Iñiguez. We continue our route appreciating the southern view of La Moneda Palace, the University of Chile, San Francisco Church, the National Library, Santa Lucía Hill, Plaza Italia, and more.
We then follow the Costanera to Alonso de Córdova to visit the FABA shop, specialized in lapis lazuli jewelry — a stone found only in Chile and Afghanistan.

Day 3 – SANTIAGO DE CHILE
Viña del Mar & Valparaíso: Departure from Santiago towards the Pacific Coast, crossing the Casablanca and Curacaví Valleys.
The visit begins in Viña del Mar, known as the Garden City due to its abundance of parks and manicured gardens. We will stop at Quinta Vergara, Palacio Carrasco, and see an authentic Moai from Easter Island.
The tour continues along the main coastal road before reaching the famous Flower Clock.

Then we head to Valparaíso, home to Chile’s main commercial port and Congress. Founded in 1536 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city is filled with colorful hillside houses, parks, and national monuments. One highlight is Plaza Sotomayor, an important civic square located beside the port.
Finally, from June 1st, 2013, a navigation across the bay is included, offering fantastic views of Valparaíso from the water.
Return to Santiago in the afternoon.

Day 4 – SANTIAGO DE CHILE → PUERTO VARAS
Transfer to the airport.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation with breakfast.

Day 5 – PUERTO VARAS → BARILOCHE (Andean Crossing)
Andean Crossing:
We depart Puerto Varas towards Petrohué, skirting Lake Llanquihue with stunning views of Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes.
Enter Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park to visit the Petrohué Waterfalls, where volcanic rock formations are shaped by emerald-green waters.
Arrival in Petrohué. Free time.

We embark toward Peulla, navigating Lake Todos los Santos. Weather permitting, we will enjoy views of Osorno Volcano, Cerro Puntiagudo, and Cerro Tronador.
Arrival in Peulla, an eco-village and paradise for nature lovers. Lunch at Hotel Peulla or Hotel Natura (not included).

We board a bus to Puerto Frías, complete Chilean customs formalities, and cross the Andes Range at 976 m.a.s.l.
Descend via a winding road to Puerto Frías, and navigate Lake Frías to Puerto Alegre.
From there, a bus takes us to Puerto Blest.
Finally, we sail on Lake Nahuel Huapi toward Puerto Pañuelo, where a bus will take us to Bariloche.

Day 6 – BARILOCHE
Circuito Chico (without ascent):
We depart Bariloche along Lake Nahuel Huapi until Playa Bonita, with views of Huemul Island.
Next, we reach Campanario Hill, where you may optionally take the chairlift to the summit for one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the region: Lakes Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno, El Trébol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, and the surrounding mountains (Otto, López, Goye, Catedral), plus the city itself.

We continue toward the Llao Llao Peninsula, admiring the iconic Llao Llao Hotel and San Eduardo Chapel, and Puerto Pañuelo.
After passing Bahía López, we reach Punto Panorámico, a natural balcony overlooking Lake Moreno and Llao Llao Peninsula.
Return to the hotel via Av. Bustillo.

Day 7 – BARILOCHE → BUENOS AIRES
Transfer to the airport.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation with breakfast.

Day 8 – BUENOS AIRES
City Tour:
A traditional tour covering the city’s main highlights, offering insight into its historical, architectural, and demographic richness.
We will visit: Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral, San Telmo, Avenida 9 de Julio, Teatro Colón, Obelisk, La Boca (with its colorful Caminito), Puerto Madero, Plaza San Martín, Recoleta Cemetery, and Palermo Woods.

Day 9 – BUENOS AIRES
Free day for optional tours such as Tigre.

Evening: Tango Show with live music and an exquisite dinner featuring both local and international dishes.

Day 10 – BUENOS AIRES → PUERTO IGUAZÚ
Transfer to the airport.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation with breakfast.

Day 11 – PUERTO IGUAZÚ
Argentine Falls:
After traveling 18 km along scenic Route 12, we arrive at Iguazú National Park, created to protect the landscape surrounding the Iguazú Falls — a system of 275 waterfalls surrounded by dense subtropical rainforest and exceptional biodiversity.

At the Visitor Center, we take the Ecological Train, powered by gas and low environmental impact, to Garganta Station.
We walk 1,200 meters across walkways through islands and lush vegetation until reaching the balcony of the Devil’s Throat, an 80-meter high and 150-meter wide fall whose intense mist and massive roar make it one of the world's great natural wonders.

We then walk the Upper and Lower Circuits, visiting major waterfalls such as Dos Hermanas, Chico, Bosetti, and the impressive San Martín Fall.
Return to the hotel.

The National Park offers various services and accessibility features for visitors with disabilities.

Day 12 – PUERTO IGUAZÚ → BUENOS AIRES
Morning free for an optional half-day excursion to the Brazilian Falls.
Afternoon transfer to the airport.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation with breakfast.

Day 13 – BUENOS AIRES
Free day for optional excursions such as Tigre.

Evening: Tango Show with live music and gourmet dinner.

Day 14 – BUENOS AIRES
Transfer to the airport.

End of our services.

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The order of activities may vary depending on the travel start date.

The starting point and sequence of the cities may also be adjusted to ensure a better organization of the itinerary.

Please inquire about optional excursions, additional nights, domestic flights, and show tickets.

Some activities may be subject to availability depending on the season, as well as modifications and/or cancellations due to weather conditions.

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