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Argentina

FLIGHTS
South African Airways

10h45 Johannesburg OR Tambo International – 16h15 Sao Paulo
18h25 Sao Paulo – 21h30 Buenos Aires

12h50 Buenos Aires – 15h40 Sao Paulo
17h45 Sao Paulo – 07h35* Johannesburg OR Tambo International

OR

Latam

12h45 Johannesburg OR Tambo International – 18h55 Sao Paulo
21h15 Sao Paulo – 00h20* Buenos Aires

12h50 Buenos Aires – 15h40 Sao Paulo
17h40 Sao Paulo – 07h25* Johannesburg OR Tambo International
TIME ZONE
GMT – 3
POPULATION
46.2 Million
LANGUAGE
Spanish & English
CURRENCY
Argentine Peso

Welcome to Buenos Aires, the Tango Capital

Seductive and cultured, sophisticated yet earthy, eclectic but with a strong identity, it never bores, seldom sleeps and invariably mesmerizes its visitors.

Buenos Aires

Known as the “Paris of Latin America,” the vibrant Argentine capital city perfectly blends art, culture, history. When you travel to Buenos Aires, you’ll discover a cosmopolitan city with a population of 13 million people where anything is possible, with dynamic atmosphere that combines the historical with the avant-garde. The range of activities and attractions is simply overwhelming. You can immerse yourself in captivating museums, explore art galleries, enjoy the rich theater scene, visit iconic monuments and churches, and indulge in the city’s finest restaurants and cafes. Argentina’s capital city is a hotspot for food, music, art and night life and it’s one of the most diverse cities in Latin America.

Calafate

As the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park, El Calafate is one of Patagonia’s most popular destinations. It’s best known as the luxury base for visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier, arguably the most magnificent glacier not only in Los Glaciares but in all of Patagonia. Bigger than the city of Buenos Aires, the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of Los Glaciares National Park’s biggest and most impressive glaciers. Thanks to its astonishing size and beauty, as well as its easy access from El Calafate, it has become the area’s top attraction. There are several ways to see the glacier including by kayak, boat cruise, or by a simple stroll along the boardwalk facing it.

El Calafate may be a remote town in the middle of the Patagonian desert but it is considered a luxurious and energetic place where people gather to share in the region’s tremendous beauty.

ARRIVING IN BUENOS AIRES

Ushers and directional staff will be located in the arrivals hall once the group has cleared immigration and collected their luggage. All bags will be collected by our meet and greet team and placed safely on board the vehicles. Coaches will be used to transport the guests to the hotel for check in with water on board and sanitizing wipes. As it is a late arrival, guests will check in and overnight.

ELITE GROUP

Due to the schedule of flights, the Elite group will leave South Africa (Johannesburg) on the Monday giving them an extra night in Buenos Aires. The group will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel. They will be welcomed at the hotel with a refreshing drink and entertained by a Bandoneon player. The emblematic instrument and protagonist of Tango will definitely give a Buenos Aires an imprint to your arrival in the city.

MAIN GROUP

Due to the schedule of flights, the Main Group will depart South Africa (Cape Town) on the Tuesday.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

French luxury and local cuisine in the world’s most exciting city…

Amid tourist attractions, Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta is a luxurious 5-star hotel for an authentic experience for your stay. ALMA BUENOS AIRES restaurant specializes in local seasonal meats and vegetables. Enjoy the pool, sauna, massage room, modern events rooms and business center. Staying in Recoleta, you are close to several attractions, like Patio Bullrich Shopping, facing the Sofitel, and Avenida Alvear and its French architecture and luxury stores, a few blocks from the hotel. Visit Teatro Colón, in the world’s top 5, National Museum of Fine Arts & El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore. See the elegant neighborhood near Puerto Madero and Women’s Bridge, which marks its landscape.

Superior Room

36m2. Modern, spacious room, Sofitel MyBed, spacious bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, 43″ LCD TV with cable, WiFi, hairdryer, mini-bar, coffee and tea.

Located in front of the Argentino lake, on a 10,000 square meters field surrounded by alamos and at only 1600 feet from the commercial center of El Calafate, Mirador del Lago Hotel is the perfect starting point for any tour that you will remember for the rest of your life. Within this privilege environment, the hotel’s 68 rooms, finely furnished and with a unique view to the lake and to the Andes Mountain Range, are divided into two categories: Standard and Superior. The hotel offers, in addition, a Special Suite of 70 square meters with first-class equipment and a large balcony with view to the lake.

The Elite group will be accommodated in the superior lake view room.

Room features: 30 square meters, King-size bed, LCD TV, Electronic safety deposit box, First-class equipment, Magnetic lock, Hair dryer, Central Heating
Individual Heating in Rooms with Lake View, Single, Double, Triple and Family rooms, WiFi service free of charge, Mini-fridge-bar

The Main group will be accommodated in the standard superior room.

Room features: King-size bed, LCD TV, Hair dryer, Safety Deposit Box, Individual heating, WiFi service free of charge, Single & Double rooms, Magnetic lock, Mini-fridge-bar

EXPERIENCES AND EXCURSIONS BUENOS AIRES

Walking/Bike tour to the Paris of South America: Recoleta & Palermo Parks

This tour takes you to Recoleta Cemetery, where you will be blown away by the stories hidden behind the tombs of the most important families of the Argentine society, the Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar, a fantastic example of architectural styles of the XVIII century, the Recoleta Cultural Centre, the old monastery of the “Recoleto”monks, before continuing across to the impressive main building of the Faculty of Law and the cutting-edge monument of Buenos Aires, the Floralis Generica, the famous steel flower that represents the postmodern era of the city.

The heart of Palermo is this stretch between El Salvador and Nice to Vega known as Palermo Soho. The streets surrounding Plaza Palermo Viejo are lined almost entirely with cool cafes, white-walled designer boutiques and “casaschorizo” (long, narrow single-story houses built in the late 19th century).

You’ll find a small plaza labeled Plazoleta Cortázar on your map and known by locals as Plaza Serrano. This tiny, circular plaza is ringed with brightly painted cafes whose tables spill out onto the sidewalk. Almost every night of the week, Plaza Serrano overflows with revelers. On weekends, both Plaza Palermo Viejo and Plaza Serrano are the sites of popular street fairs.

Full day activity for the whole group – Estancia la Republica

Full Argentine traditions day at a very exclusive property with its own lake and private animal reserve (carpinchos, deers,alpaca and birds live freely). The gaucho and the horse as protagonists of the culture of working with animals and crops. All the traditions of the Argentine countryside can be experienced a mere 60minutes from the City of Buenos Aires.

Reception with empanadas and excellent wines as perfect accompaniment. Meanwhile, grilled on a low fire for hours, the typical asado will be another attraction, with the barbecue area showing off a vast display of different juicy meet cuts.

Some of the highlights include recreation of criollo traditions, with a great display of horses and gaucho skills demonstrations,folk music shows, taming of horses by Indians (horse whisperer technique).

INCLUSIONS

Reception with Wine & Empanadas.
Guided tour around the Estancia
Asado lunch
Gaucho skills demonstration
Live Band & Folkloric Show
Equestrian ART Exhibition

EXPERIENCES AND EXCURSIONS CALAFATE

Nativo Experience 4×4 adventure: 3 Hours

Nativo Experience is a half day 4×4 excursion along the shores of Lake Argentino. With an anthropological approach, a journey through time is made, exploring the passage of man through these lands and rediscovering stories of the first expeditions and the brave adventurers who ventured into the unknown. Between the cliffs and with views of the Andes Mountains, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of these expedition members with the indigenous peoples, to then delve into the Tehuelche world. Along the shores of the lake are the caves where that culture left its traces in the rock thousands of years ago, and which today introduce us to its interpretation. An early dinner in the cave is included to conclude this incredible experience.

Full Day National Park Glacier Perito Moreno: CHARTER

Gasp in awe at the extraordinary ice cliffs of Perito Moreno glacier, which can be explored by boat, kayak or with crampons to walk on the glacier itself. Gourmet Glaciers is a full day experience aboard the María Turquesa Cruise that covers some places in this Patagonian landscape, navigating it with the highest comfort and with a gourmet gastronomy specially designed for a memorable experience.

RESTAURANTS AND DINING

WELCOME DINNER – ESTANCIA ROSARIO

Venture into the wild Argentinian pampas and experience ‘gaucho’ life on a traditional ‘estancia’. Saddle up for a horseback ride or ‘sulky’ tour, visit the country town of San Antonio de Areco, enjoy a folklore show and tuck into a barbecue lunch, while the gauchos entertain you with rope tricks and tales of estancia life. The activities included range from the Welcome with empanadas and wine reception, BBQ dinner, Folk music show, Demonstration of gaucho skills, Horseback riding and Horse-drawn carriage rides. “El Rosario” has everything you need to make your event exclusive and unforgettable

WELCOME DINNER – CAFE DE LOS ANGELITOS

Born in the port city streets, tango’s historical and cultural ties are inseparable. Initially linked to lower classes, it gained global fame in the 1920s with crooner Carlos Gardel. His voice enamored all, propelling partner dancing to acclaim. Today, enthusiasts worldwide gather in Argentina’s capital, the tango hub, to refine their steps. When in Buenos Aires, witnessing tango is a must. Numerous options, from dance halls to dinner shows, await tourists. A guide to savoring tango in Buenos Aires, offering diverse experiences. This Café, hosting luminaries for a century, welcomes new visitors for a unique show, complemented by gourmet cuisine.

Elite Group to transfer to dinner in vintage cars and the rest of the group by coach or vintage busses

LA MALBEQUERIA WINE BAR

The offer of wines and places specialized in the drink in Buenos Aires is nothing new. La Malbequeria, however, is a place that will provide you with a true experience. It combines gastronomy, shopping and tasting in a charming environment.

DINNER AT LA TABLITA – CALAFATE

The Best Patagonian Lamb in the World: This was the first steak restaurant in El Calafate. Manuel Ruiz Villegas joined the team in 1973 and so did his colleague Julio Almonacid in 1982. Today, they both continue as the best-known and most important parrilleros in the city, zealously keeping several secrets. The specialty is Patagonian lamb, cooked and served like nowhere else in the world.

GALA DINNER IN BUENOS AIRES

Yatch Club Puerto Madero

Located in Puerto Madero, this is the most prestigious private club of the city. Built on the banks of the river and designed according to classical and avant-garde concepts, it is only 150 meters from the financial and commercial centre. To amaze your group and experience the authentic port origins of our wonderful city.