Central Holidays
Argentina / Independent

FROM THE FALLS TO THE LAKES

11 Days - 10 Nights

Arrive in Iguazu International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Iguazú upon arrival. Depart to the Brazilian city of Foz de Iguazu. Embark on a private excursion towards the Brazilian side of the Falls to Iguazu National Park to tour the park and head up to the boardwalks located at the edge of the cliffs of the Iguazu River. Enjoy the vista of San Martín Island, Devil’s Throat from the observation deck, and the waterfalls of Bossetti, San Martín, and Three Musketeers.

Today we explore the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls on a full-day excursion. Board the train at Central Station that runs inside the subtropical rainforest for 2.5 miles. At Falls Station are 2 trails: The Upper Circuit, crossing over the top of the canyon and the Lower Circuit, a 1-mile trail, provides waterfall views from 8 catwalk lookouts for different perspectives. Then we catch the train to the Devil’s Throat Station, from which a 1.2 mile walk to a suspended platform lookout delivers Iguazu’s biggest thrill: the tallest and largest waterfall called Devil’s Throat, a 14-fall combo crashing in a 269-foot sheer drop! (B)

Depart for your flight to Buenos Aires and check-in to your hotel upon arrival. This afternoon embark on a city tour of Buenos Aires. See The Pyramid de Mayo, the Presidential palace, the Cabinet, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. View the symbol of the city, “The Obelisque.” Discover the various neighborhoods from San Telmo with its signature tango parlors; to European-inspired La Boca, trendy Puerto Madero, and La Recoleta Cemetery which surprises visitors with its rich architecture and the important social & political figures that are buried there, among whom is Eva Peron. (B)

Take your time to explore Buenos Aires at your own pace today. After the day at leisure, tonight we depart from hotel toward the south zone of the city where the majority of traditional tanguerias are located. This corner of Buenos Aires showcases the spirit of the past for its inhabitants and those who visit. We will enjoy an excellent dinner and traditional tango show at “El Querandi,” a colonial house that was converted into a traditional tango bar in 1920. (B,D)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bariloche and to your hotel upon arrival. Depart to Mt. Campanario and take the lift up to the summit, 1,050 meters above sea level. Enjoy views of Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno, Trébol Lake, the San Pedro y Llao Llao peninsulas, Isla Victoria, Mounts Otto, López, Goye y Catedral and the city of Bariloche. Head to Llao Llao Peninsula, then to Punto Panorámico, and cross over Lake Moreno. Return to hotel. (B)

Today is yours at leisure to explore and enjoy Bariloche at your own pace. Located in Patagonia, Bariloche is known for its picturesque alpine architecture with a Patagonian twist that features the use of local hardwoods and unique stone construction. It is also Argentina's chocolate capital that additionally is blessed with a sophisticated food scene that beckons to be explored. Take your time being captivated at every turn. (B)

Transfer to Puerto Pañuelo and sailing toward the heart of the mountain range to Puerto Blest. Later travel by bus to Puerto Alegre. Cruise to Puerto Frias with its impressive views of the high peaks of Mt. Tronador. Pass Chilean immigration then continue by bus to arrive at Peulla, the first Chilean town. Later, sail All Saints Lake to Petrohue (optional) and continue overland visiting Saltos Falls to arrive in Puerto Varas, where the Lake Crossing services end. (B)

After breakfast today, travel to Frutillar Alto, the high part of Puerto Varas, and visit the German Colonial Museum where you will discover the history of the people who settled this area. Continue to Puerto Octay a village settled in 1852 that features many historic homes built in German style and is located on the northern edge of Lake Llanquihue. Enjoy free time for a short walk or to take pictures. (B)

This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago and to the hotel upon arrival. On your city tour today, explore the civic district’s main streets, seeing the Cerro Santa Lucia, the Palacio de la Moneda and the Plaza de Armas, around which are the Cathedral, the national historical Museum and the Central post. Continue to forest park and the Museum of fine arts, and on to the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista. Then, return to the hotel. (B)

Today is yours at leisure to explore and enjoy Santiago at your own pace. Try a pisco sour have an exquisite meal at a top-flight restaurant, explore expansive museums, stroll the pedestrian malls of "El Centro," sit for a spell at an outdoor cafe, or enjoy the blissful background of the majestic Andes from one of the city's rooftop bars. Santiago's ever-growing trendiness awaits you! (B)

After breakfast this morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home with the fondest memories to share of your in-depth adventure in Argentina and Chile. (B)

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