Chasing the Eclipse: an unique experience
Summary
On October 2 of this year something extraordinary will be seen from the south of our country: an annular eclipse. Enjoy the sighting and, in the process, discover what Buenos Aires and El Calafate have to offer, in just one week!
Duration
7 days
Includes
Transfer in + Transfer out in the three destinations; Bilingual guide; Excursions in Buenos Aires, El Chaltén and El Calafate; Guides for the different excursions.
Details
-September 30th
On the first day you will arrive in Buenos Aires, where a transfer will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel.
Once your suitcases have been unpacked, a transfer will pick you up and take you to Plaza de Mayo where you will begin a tour of the city to discover Buenos Aires, with a guide who will tell you the history and curiosities of emblematic places of the city such as the Casa Rosada, the Cathedral, and the Cabildo. The tour will then continue driving through the San Telmo neighborhood, a bohemian area known for its fleamarkets and antique shops. The next stop is La Boca, a picturesque Italian port district known for its unique row of colorful houses where you can see couples of dancers dancing tango through the streets. Finally, the tour will take you to the sophisticated neighborhoods of Palermo and Recoleta, an area known for its bars and fashion stores. At the end of the tour, a transfer will pick you up and take you back to your hotel.
-October 1
On the second day, the transfer will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport, where you will board a plane that will take you to your next destination: El Chaltén. Upon landing, a transfer will take you to your hotel. You will enjoy a free day to partake on a trekking tour at Argentina’s capital of trekking, discover the charming city or to enjoy the hotel's amenities.
-October 2
On the third day you will also be able to enjoy a free morning for a trekking, and then after lunch a transfer will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the best geographical point to view the Annular Eclipse predicted for October 2.
What is special about an annular eclipse? This natural phenomenon means that the Moon does not completely cover the Sun and can be seen from Earth as a “ring of fire” shining in the night sky. This type of eclipse can only be seen in a very limited area, and on this occasion that area includes Patagonia. You will be greeted by a charcuterie board to enjoy the sighting and, afterwards, you will celebrate with a toast this unforgettable experience.
After the sighting, the transfer will take you back.
-October 3
Take the fourth day to enjoy the amazing landscapes of El Chaltén by trekking and say your goodbyes to this beautiful town. At evening, a transfer will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport, where you will board a plane that will take you to your next destination: El Calafate. Upon landing, a transfer will take you to your hotel.
-October 4
On the fifth day, a transfer will take you to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras, where you will board a boat that will take you to the base of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Once there, a trekking guide will receive you and prepare you to begin a Minitrekking tour through the glacier. At the end of this unforgettable experience, they will celebrate with a whiskey on the rocks at the top of the glacier and descend from there to return to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras, stroll through walkways of Los Glaciares National Park and finally get on the transfer that will take them to their next destination.
You then are headed to El Galpón del Glaciar, a fascinating Estancia where you will enjoy a true rural Patagonian experience. Here you can witness the Gauchos herding the sheep with the help of Kelpie dogs. Then they will be able to enjoy a relaxing walk through the nature reserve next to Laguna de los Pájaros and Lago Argentino, and at the end they will be able to witness the shearing of sheep in the Viejo Galpón, an original shed from 1912, while the shearers explain a little more about the shearing process and the history of the Estancia, which constitutes a pioneer of the Patagonia.
At night, you will enjoy a typical dinner with Patagonian lamb..
-October 5
On the sixth day, you will enjoy a Navigation between glaciers. A transfer will take you to the private port of La Soledad, where you will board a ship that sails around Bahía Escuadra, Muralla de Condoreras and the Seco, Heim and Spegazzini glaciers, which makes up a totally different visit to the National Park. They will descend at Puesto Las Vacas to do a short trekking, then visit the Upsala canal to have a panoramic view of the Upsala and Bertacchi glaciers. Then, they will board the ship again for lunch*.
Finally, they will navigate through the Los Témpanos channel to the north wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. At the end, the ship will take you to the private port, where a transfer will take you back to the hotel.
*Lunch can either be a lunch box or a VIP four-course meal.
-October 6
On the seventh day, you will fly back to Buenos Aires.
This is your opportunity to explore Buenos Aires in the afternoon. At night, you will be able to enjoy a farewell dinner-show at Café Los Angelitos, where duets of Tango dancers will provide an unforgettable show around your table, with a quintet of excellent musicians playing in harmony. background. This experience will be the cherry on top for your trip.
-October 7
On the eighth day, the transfer will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport, where you will board a plane to take you back home.