Argentina and Chile’s Bucket List in one enjoyable Journey

Tango Porteño recreates the Golden Age of tango, an Argentine passion that caught global attention for decades even today. The show’s meticulous scenery and costumes create the ultimate framework to transport you to that enchanting time when all of Buenos Aires was about Tango. The show is a travel back in time to the glory days of Buenos Aires when tango was “enjoyed and breathed” in every corner of the city. All the stars of the Golden Age of Tango live together, the great orchestras of Canaro, Fresedo, Piazzolla, De Caro, Gobbi, Biagi, De Angelis, Di Sarli, D´Arienzo, Lomuto, D´Agostino, Troilo and Pugliese developed to their full potential in a wholesome but demanding rivalry and challenged each other at the Chanteclair, Marabú, Tabaris, Tibidabo and many other ballrooms. A truly unforgettable experience.

Transfers included to/from the hotel. Tango lesson included.

This tour portrays the many faces of Buenos Aires: we will visit the symbol of our city, the Obelisk, squares such as Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martin, and Plaza Alvear; Avenida De Mayo, Corrientes, and 9 de Julio among other avenues; La Boca and San Telmo, historic neighborhoods, the magnificent Palermo and Recoleta areas and modern neighborhoods like Puerto Madero; Lezama Park and Tres de Febrero (Palermo) and the commercial and financial areas of the city.

The Colon Theater keeps secrets in every corner and living the experience of a guided tour is knowing a portion of its history of more than one hundred years at the service of the Argentine and world culture. By touring the Hall, the Main Foyer, the Bustos Gallery, and the Golden Hall, visitors can absorb amazing details about architecture, staircases, sculptures, ceilings, or vitreaux. The duration of the tour in the theatre is approximately 50 minutes and is done by a specialized theater guide.

Tour Duration: 6 hours.

Departure from the hotel to Perito Moreno Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage designation situated within Los Glaciares National Park some 80 km from El Calafate, driving through typical Patagonian steppe landscape and keeping an eye for Argentino Lake and interesting bird species. Reach Perito Moreno glacier, which extends 30 km (19 mi) long and 5 km (3 mi), and walls that reach up to 60 meters (100-195 feet) in height and ice with depths of 250 to 350 meters (800-1150 feet). The impressive creaking and squealing, with the occasional thunderous roars, is a stark reminder of the glacier’s constant movement. Walk on the trails by the western wall to admire this impressive wonder of nature. After the tour, return to the hotel. National Park entrance fee included.

Transfer from the hotel to Punta Bandera to board an expeditionary boat to navigate Argentino Lake, through Spegazzini canal to Spegazzini glacier for a close-up look at the glacier, rising 80 to 135 meters (262 – 443 feet) above the lake; disembarking on a tranquil area for a guided trek tour. Then, sail to Upsala Glacier, where the lake is packed with a dazzling array of colorful and odd-shaped ice floes. Weather permitting, observe the Upsala glacier from a distance. Lunch onboard amidst this stunning landscape. Navigation to Canal de los Témpanos towards the Northern face of the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Note: the itinerary is subject to change based on the captain’s criteria to guarantee passenger safety.

Transfers to/from the hotel and Premium Gourmet Experience included.

OPTIONAL: End the excursion at Moreno Port at no additional charge.

Tierra del Fuego National Park is located 12 km away from the city of Ushuaia, where the sub-Antarctic Forest, the Beagle Channel, and the Andes Mountains meet. In the vicinity of the National Park, the End of the World Train is found, whose service is optional at an additional cost. The National Route N3 will allow you to travel 21 km that separates you from the access to the famous Lapataia Bay, which attracts visitors from all over the world, not only for its beauty but also for being the end of the Pan-American Highway system, which starts in Alaska. The winding road will give you unique landscapes of the End of the World´s colors, lakes, and mountains.

Duration: 4 hrs.

Included

• Breakfasts, lunches, and meals.
• Open bar when the bartender is on duty.
• Daily shore excursions, as scheduled by the Company.
• Whiskey and hot chocolate during excursions.
• Activities inside the ship.

Not included

• Gratuites.
• Flights.
• Transfers.
• Personal expenses.

Included

• Transfers IN / OUT from Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales or Calafate
• Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park
• All meals
• Open Bar (not including premium spirits)
• All excursions inside the National Park
• Bilingual guides in Spanish/English (ask for quotes of other languages)
• WI-FI (only in common areas)
• A 20% discount on our spa

Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Tips to guides and drivers
• Premium wines, premium liquors & premium beer.
• Other excursions, tours, and activities indicated as optional or not included
• Cruise fee is not included (requires prior reservation)
• Extras at the hotels

Trekking

• Full Day Las Torres Base Viewpoint
• Full Day Cuernos Trail Sector
• Half Day Lenga Forest
• Half Day Lake Nordeskjöld

Horseback Riding + Trekking

• Full Day Las Torres Base Viewpoint

Horseback Riding

• Half Day / Full Day Lake Nordeskjöld
• Half Day Asencio Valley
• Full Day Enchanted Valley

Las Torres Reserve Exclusives

• Half Day Regenerative Kitchen Garden
• Half Day Baqueano Cultural Experience

Van + Trekking + Boat Trip

• Full Day Full Paine + Grey Glacier
• Full Day Francés Valley

Departure from your hotel towards the Cave Ana Kai Tangata, where in one of its walls, birds are drawn in a stylized painting, representing Manutara (sea swallows) and whose precious egg was the center of the annual birdman competition.

Later visit the Vinapu sector, an archaeological site which has large basalt slabs carefully made similarly to the Cuzco Inca constructions. Continue to Rano Kau, a place where you will find a lake with small islands of reeds and lush vegetation and micro fauna. Orongo ceremonial village where the ceremony of the Bird Man competition was performed. The Bird Man was appointed by the king and would be the spiritual and political leader during a period of one year. The sacred character is represented as a human shrunken body with a large beak and is sculpted in many engraved stones. Return to your hotel.

Departure from your hotel to Ahu Akivi, one of the few platforms on the island where the Moais face the ocean. Legend says that these structures represent the seven explorers sent by King Hotu Matu’a before his colonization voyage.

After this visit we will continue our trip toward the site of Puna Pau, a small red scoria crater, location at which the Pukao were made, a kind of hats or topknots placed on top of some Moais of the island.

Finally, visit Ahu Uri Aurenga, which has a single statue and has the distinction of having an orientation in the line of the winter solstice, marking not only the beginning of this season (tonga), but also the time of different taboo (prohibitions) regulating fishing and other activities on the island. Astronomically it is also facing east, lined with two neighboring hills, and Maunga Mataengo and Maunga Tararaina, as well as 2 smaller Ahu nearby. Return to your hotel.

Depart to the east of the island to visit the Ahu Vaihu and Akahanga, temples formed by platforms or stone altars where Moais (huge monolithic figures carved of volcanic stone) and Pukaos (the hats or topknots formerly placed on top of some Moai statues) are assembled together. Continuing our trip, we will go to Rano Raraku, a volcanic crater formed of consolidated ash, which contains also a lagoon. The volcano has a historical significance for the island, because on its slopes the Moais were carved. Currently there remain 397 of these impressive sculptures.

Then we will visit the most surprising Ahu, a ceremonial platform, on the island. Ahu Tongariki has got 15 huge Moais. But in fact, it is Te Pito Kura which has the largest statue erected on an Ahu, the Moai Paro, with 10 meters high and 85 tons in weight. Next to Te Pito Kura we will find a large spherical stone which is identified as the navel of the world – Te Pito o Te Henua.

Finally, we will finish our day resting at Anakena, the most popular beach on the island. Besides its natural beauty, what makes it a unique beach is a row of Moais which turn their backs to the sea. Definitely Anakena is a unique landscape to enjoy before returning to our hotel. Box Lunch included.

Explore Rapa Nui’s only village and visit the market, the church and the village center. After this, we will travel to Ahu Tahai, a complex that houses three ahus and their respective restored statues, arriving just in time for sunset. (Bear in mind that during the summer, the sun sets at around 9pm, which means it’s not possible to watch the sunset during that season).