Tour A Taste Of Cape Horn (16 Days)

Accommodation

13 nights in hotels, hosterías and on the expedition ship in comfortable outside cabins on the Tierra del Fuego deck Accommodation - Design Suites Buenos Aires Day 1 - Design Suites Buenos Aires [FOLLOWING Overnight] Day 2 - Hostería Mi Vida Day 3 - Expedition ship Australis Day 4 - Expedition Ship Australis [Sequence Overnight] Day 5 - Expedition ship Australis [Sequence Overnight] Day 6 - Expedition ship Australis [Followed by overnight] Day 7 - Remota Patagonia Lodge Day 8 - Hotel Las Torres Day 9 - Hotel Las Torres [Followed by overnight] Day 10 - Design Suites Hotel Day 11 - Design Suites Hotel [Follow-up Overnight] Day 12 - Design Suites Buenos Aires Day 13

Flights

Scheduled flight with LATAM (fare N) from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires and return, subject to availability Domestic flights with Aerolineas Argentinas from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and from El Calafate to Buenos Aires Price includes scheduled flight from/to Frankfurt

Guide

Guaranteed execution of all dates German-speaking local tour guide

Transport

Rail&Fly in 1st class DB to the airport and back (https://www.bahnanreise.de/geltungsbereich) 5-day cruise on an Australis expedition ship from Ushuaia past Cape Horn to Punta Arenas Boat trip in the Tigre Delta Catamaran trip to the Perito Moreno Glacier

Others

Connoisseur trip with a maximum of 12 guests Travel minibus with air conditioning Selected drinks during the stay on the expedition ship Cooking experience in your accommodation in Ushuaia Visit of a tango show in Buenos Aires National park fees and entrance fees 274 m² of rainforest in your name

Meals

Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 2 x picnic, 1 lunchbox, 6 dinners

Not included:

Others

Tour in off-road vehicle along Lago Argentino: from 80 € Departure airport: DE from 200 € / AT from 200 € / CH from 300 € Seat reservation on long-haul flight: from 20 € Scheduled flight in Business Class: on request Scheduled flight with Lufthansa: on request

Insurance

Optional

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Day 1 Day 1: Let’S Go!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Let’S Go!

The suitcase is packed, everything is done and you lock your front door, because finally the time has come! You’re flying to Buenos Aires, the bustling capital of Argentina. Vacation!

Hints
If you have booked an extension to look forward to, you are already there and will meet the other travel guests tomorrow.
Day 2 Day 2: Buenos Aires, Tango Capital
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Buenos Aires, Tango Capital

In Buenos Aires, your tour guide will greet you expectantly and take you to your hotel. Afterwards you will explore the capital of Argentina, which is also called the "Paris of South America". The lively center and the boulevard Avenida de Mayo have already inspired many people, as well as the tango district San Telmo or La Boca, which is famous for its colorful tin houses. The tour ends in the north of Buenos Aires and a visit to La Recoleta Cemetery, where the grave of Evita, the famous wife of President Juan Perón, is located.

Accommodation
Design Suites Buenos Aires
Design Suites Buenos Aires is located about 700 meters from the historic "Avenida de Mayo". The rooms are modern and yet comfortably furnished. Your accommodation offers a small wellness area with heated indoor pool and sauna for relaxation and in the morning you can strengthen yourself at the rich breakfast buffet.

Notes
The driving distance is about 33 kilometers. The driving time is 1 to 1 ½ hours.
If you do not arrive in Buenos Aires together with the group on the Latam plane, the pick-up from the airport is usually done by an English-speaking staff member of our partner agency.
The welcome meeting with your tour guide will take place today around 13:15 in the lobby of your accommodation. Afterwards you will start exploring the city.
Your room will be available for you from 15:00. If you wish an early check-in, we can book it in advance, subject to availability. The price is 50 Euro per person in a double room (100 Euro in a single room).
Day 3 Day 3: Buenos Aires And Tigre Delta Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Buenos Aires And Tigre Delta Cruise

A half-day excursion to the delta of the Tigre: You drive north, through the city parks, past the residence of the president of the state, through the stately suburb of San Isidro and on to Tigre, a popular recreation area for the inhabitants of the metropolis. There you will visit the fruit and vegetable market and board a boat for a one-hour tour of the delta. What you see: unique vegetation and well-kept weekend houses of the Buenos Aires population, most of which can only be reached by water and are often built on stilts. The trip is short, but gives a good impression of the vastness of the delta, which is 300 kilometers long in total. We will return to the hotel via the famous Panamericana.

Meals
The included meals consist of breakfast.

Accommodation
Design Suites Buenos Aires [FOLLOWING Overnight]
The Design Suites Buenos Aires is your accommodation today as well.

Notes
The driving distance is about 65 kilometers. The driving time is about 2 hours.
If there are less than 4 participants, the boat trip in the Tigre Delta may be joined by other international guests.
Day 4 Day 4: Ushuaia, City At The End Of The World
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ushuaia, City At The End Of The World

You will fly to Ushuaia, explore the southernmost city of Argentina and visit the famous "End of the World Museum", which tells about the important history of peoples, flora and fauna of the area. Then your tour guide will take you to your accommodation. Time to relax: Make yourself comfortable.

Meals
The included meals today are breakfast and dinner.

Accommodation
Hostería Mi Vida
Hostería Mi Vida is located about five kilometers outside of Ushuaia in a quiet residential area. All rooms have large windows that offer picturesque views of the snow-capped peaks of the Andes. They are spacious and comfortably furnished and exude a homey atmosphere. Don Rogelio, the owner, will be happy to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Notes
The driving distance in Buenos Aires is about 6 kilometers, the driving time is about 20 minutes. The driving distance in Ushuaia is about 4 kilometers, the driving time is about 15 minutes.
The program on days 4 and 5 may be in a different order.
You will receive the flight schedule for the domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia with the final documents.
Day 5 Day 5: Tierra Del Fuego National Park And The Start Of The Expedition Cruise To Cape Horn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Tierra Del Fuego National Park And The Start Of The Expedition Cruise To Cape Horn

After breakfast, you will explore Tierra del Fuego National Park with its vast mountain ranges, high moors, rivers, forests and coasts, home to albatrosses, condors, guanacos and red foxes. Afterwards, you will have some time to enjoy the flair of the city. Then it’s off to the port of Ushuaia. It’s time to sign up for the highlight of your trip: the boat trip to Cape Horn. Embarkation is in the evening and then it’s time: Ahoy, it goes to the end of the world!

Catering
The included meals consist of breakfast and dinner, the latter on board your ship.

Accommodation
Expedition ship Australis
The Australis is a modern expedition ship with which you will discover the southern channels and fjords of South America. A total of 100 outside cabins are spread over three decks, each with a panoramic window and thus a unique view of the wild nature. The cordial staff provides in the different lounges with a varied program for an entertaining journey and is at your side at any time. Every evening the tour guide will give you a foretaste of the next day’s excursions. Browse in the library and enjoy the food on board. The official languages on board are English and Spanish.

Notes
The driving distance is about 8 kilometers, the driving time is about 30 minutes.
Day 6 Day 6: Highlight: Cape Horn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Highlight: Cape Horn

Your great ship adventure begins immediately with the myth. Cape Horn is a 425 meter high and almost vertical cliff and is also called "The End of the World". Here you meet the wildest corner of the earth, because here the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean unite. Your boat will take you through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to the Cabo de Hornos National Park, where you can go ashore in rubber dinghies if the climate allows it. A monument commemorates the many sailors who drowned here, a chapel stands lonely on the island and a guard actually lives in the lighthouse all year round. Then you head for the next destination: Wulaia Bay, which is a natural spectacle of exceptionally beautiful landscape and species-rich flora. Discover the enchanted Magellanic jungle on a hike.

Meals
The included meals consist of breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Accommodation
Expedition ship Australis [Followed by overnight]
The Australis expedition ship is your accommodation today as well.

Notes
The hike at Wulaia Bay is a bit longer and a bit more challenging in parts, as you will be walking up a slope to enjoy the view over the beautiful bay.
Day 7 Day 7: Pía Glacier And Garibaldi Glacier
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Pía Glacier And Garibaldi Glacier

Your ship turns back onto the main arm of the Beagle Channel and takes you into Pía Bay. Here you go ashore at the glacier of the same name. The mighty Pía Glacier shines in fantastic shades of blue when the sun shines and calves regularly. This is when large masses of ice break off from the glacier and fall into the sea with a loud roar. On a hike to the viewpoint there are numerous motifs for your souvenir photos for those at home. In the afternoon you will enter the Garibaldi Fjord on the south coast of Tierra del Fuego. Now you have the opportunity to explore the cold Patagonian rainforest and hike through the interior of the forest to a waterfall. But even if you decide to take it easier and stay on board, you will experience an incomparable natural spectacle. Through the narrow fjord, your ship will glide to the Garibaldi Glacier at the end. Enjoy the view from the outside deck.

Meals
The included meals consist of breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Accommodation
Australis Expedition Ship [Consequence B&B]
The Australis expedition ship is your accommodation today as well.
Day 8 Day 8: Aguila Glacier And Cóndor Glacier
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Aguila Glacier And Cóndor Glacier

Through the Cockburn Channel you will enter Agostini Sound to see the glaciers that rise from the center of the Darwin Cordillera. This Andean strand is the only one that runs east-west and has a continuous, thick ice field from which blue glacier tongues push down into the sea. With the help of Zodiacs - that’s the name of the small inflatable boats - you will disembark here as well and enjoy the impressive natural spectacle of the glaciers once again during an easy walk. In the afternoon you will also have the opportunity to go ashore at the Cóndor Glacier to learn interesting facts about the formation of the moving ice masses and their influence on the rugged landscape of Tierra del Fuego. The spectacular and untouched landscape of the last days will remain in your memories for a long time.

Meals
The included meals consist of breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Accommodation
Expedition ship Australis [Followed by overnight]
The Australis expedition ship is your accommodation today as well.
Day 9 Day 9: Penguin Colony Isla Magdalena And Puerto Natales
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Penguin Colony Isla Magdalena And Puerto Natales

Isla Magdalena. Here lives a colony of numerous Magellanic penguins, cute fellows that you can get very close to. You can also observe a variety of birds, such as cormorants and petrels. If there are no more penguins on Magdalena Island due to the season, you can anchor off Marta Island instead. Here you can observe South American sea lions from inflatable boats. After this last highlight, your cruise ends in Punta Arenas and you disembark in the morning. At the harbor you will be expected and now it is time to check out what the Chilean part of Patagonia has to offer. First a barren landscape, and then a real estancia. Here you will get an insight into the history of Patagonia and the everyday life of Chilean farmer families. The culinary highlight is a typical Chilean asado, roast lamb on a spit, grilled directly over the fire. Enjoy it! Afterwards you will continue to Puerto Natales, a small town with many cafes, restaurants and outdoor stores.

Meals
The included meals consist of breakfast and lunch: a typical Patagonian asado.

Accommodation
Remota Patagonia Lodge
Remota Patagonia Lodge is located a little north of Puerto Natales on the Última Esperanza fjord, the so-called "Fjord of Last Hope". The long building with its flat grass roof blends harmoniously into the landscape. Inside, your room offers you modern comfort in a pleasant atmosphere. Large windows let the wild landscape always be present. Clear, simple lines determine the furnishings and decoration, and at the same time wood and natural stone give the hotel a warm touch. In the common area the open fireplace invites you to a cozy get-together in the evening.

Notes
The driving distance is about 250 kilometers. The driving time is about 3 hours.
The visit to Magdalena Island or Marta Island depends on the weather. In case of very bad weather, a visit to the islands may have to be cancelled.
Day 10 Day 10: From Puerto Natales To Torres Del Paine National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: From Puerto Natales To Torres Del Paine National Park

The drive to the Torres del Paine National Park takes about two hours and you will see how nature becomes more lush and the wildlife more varied. More and more often curious guanacos are standing at the roadside, and with a bit of luck you will also see nandus. Maybe that’s enough of a program, but there’s one more thing to see today: the Blue Lagoon (Laguna Azul). From there you have a fantastic view of the Torres peaks. With a little luck you can also observe guanacos, nandus, foxes and a variety of birds in the area.

Meals
The included meals consist of breakfast and a picnic lunch.

Accommodation
Hotel Las Torres
Located in the Torres del Paine National Park at the foot of the Torres peaks, Hotel Las Torres is a former cattle ranch converted into a comfortable lodge with a garden and its own horse farm. Thanks to the beautiful half-timbered structure of the building, which is almost completely glazed, you can also enjoy the incomparable view from inside, weather permitting. In the living room with fireplace you will relax wonderfully after a hike. Even more relaxation awaits you with massages at Spa Las Torres.

Notes
The driving distance is about 125 kilometers. The driving time is about 2 ½ hours.
Day 11 Day 11: Torres Del Paine National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Torres Del Paine National Park

You have a full day to explore Torres del Paine National Park. You’ll visit the mighty Salto Grande waterfalls - the largest waterfalls in the park - and also Lake Nordenskjöld, including a one- to two-hour hike on the headland between Lake Pehoé and Lake Nordenskjöld with views of the Torres Massif. But that’s not all, as emerald green lakes, deep blue lagoons and towering mountain peaks follow. Some shorter hikes will take you to the most beautiful viewpoints in the park. Along the way you will learn a lot about the rich flora and fauna of the national park.

Meals
The included meals consist of breakfast and a small snack at lunchtime.

Accommodation
Hotel Las Torres [Followed by overnight stay]
The Hotel Las Torres is your accommodation today as well.

Notes
The driving distance is about 150 kilometers. The driving time is about 4 hours.
The visit of the waterfalls depends on the weather. Depending on the weather, the tour guide will determine the order of activities on day 9 and 10. In case of very bad weather, program may be cancelled if necessary. In this case the local agency will try to find an alternative program.
Day 12 Day 12: From Torres Del Paine National Park To El Calafate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: From Torres Del Paine National Park To El Calafate

Through the national park you will continue into the Argentine Pampas to El Calafate, the starting point for exploring the famous Los Glaciares National Park. After checking into your accommodation, you can explore the small town on foot. Take a walk to Laguna Nimez, join a tour along the coast of Lago Argentino (optional) or just relax in one of the many restaurants and enjoy the day.

Meals
Breakfast is included in the price.

Accommodation
Design Suites Hotel
The Design Suites Hotel is located in the small town of Calafate on Lago Argentino with a beautiful view of the lake. You will stay in comfortably furnished rooms, which radiate a pleasant warmth through earth tones. After a busy day, relax in the pool, sauna or enjoy a massage. With a selection of regional dishes and Argentine wines you can end the evening comfortably.

Notes
The driving distance is about 450 kilometers. The driving time is about 5 hours.
Can’t get enough? We recommend:
Take an approximately three-hour tour in an off-road vehicle along the shores of Lago Argentino, considered Argentina’s largest lake. Enjoy the view of the Andes mountains and the landscape around El Calafate and learn more about the world of the Tehuelche, the indigenous people of Patagonia. You will visit the archaeological area of Punta Walichu, where you can admire cave paintings made by the indigenous people thousands of years ago. This will allow you to learn more about the way of life and culture of the Tehuelche community. The visit ends in one of the caves, where you can enjoy a dinner overlooking Lago Argentino. The price for the tour of approximately three hours is as follows: 2023: 85 euros per person 2024: 90 Euro per person The tour is accompanied by an English speaking tour guide only and may take place together with other guests. Please pre-book the tour through us at least 6 weeks prior to departure.
Day 13 Day 13: Imposing Perito Moreno Glacier
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Imposing Perito Moreno Glacier

Look forward to a highlight of the trip: the Perito Moreno Glacier. A wall of ice in all shades of color from deep blue to turquoise, bizarrely shaped ice towers, the reflections in the water - such a panorama remains in your memory for a long time. And if you’re a bit lucky, you’ll also see huge chunks of ice crashing into the lake - an impressive spectacle. But it gets even better, because you can get close by boat. A unique experience. Afterwards, you will walk on well-maintained hiking trails, always keeping an eye on the glacier shimmering through the trees.

Meals
Breakfast and a picnic are included in the price.

Accommodation
Design Suites Hotel [follow-up overnight]
The Design Suites Hotel is your accommodation again today.

Notes
The driving distance is about 140 kilometers. The driving time is 3 to 4 hours.
Day 14 Day 14: Buenos Aires, A Return
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Buenos Aires, A Return

From the vastness of Patagonia to the metropolis. You drive to the airport of El Calafate and fly back to Buenos Aires. In Buenos Aires you will be picked up at the airport and brought to your hotel. In the evening you will visit a tango show including dinner. Buenos Aires is considered the birthplace of the tango, which was made famous by Carlos Gardel in the 1930s and has had an important place in the lives of Argentines ever since.

Meals
Breakfast and farewell dinner are included in the price today.

Accommodation
Design Suites Buenos Aires
The Design Suites Buenos Aires is located about 700 meters from the historic "Avenida de Mayo". The rooms are modern, yet comfortably furnished. Your accommodation offers a small wellness area with heated indoor pool and sauna for relaxation and in the morning you can strengthen yourself at the rich breakfast buffet.

Notes
The driving distance in El Calafate is about 20 kilometers, the driving time is about ½ hour. In Buenos Aires the driving distance is about 33 kilometers, driving time 1 to 1 ½ hours.
You will receive the flight schedule for the domestic flight El Calafate to Buenos Aires with the final documents.
Day 15 Day 15: Buenos Aires And Then Back Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Buenos Aires And Then Back Home

A morning to do what you feel like: stroll through the streets of San Telmo, sit in a café and watch the passers-by, buy last souvenirs, or maybe even a fancy piece of clothing. You can also visit the Palacio Barolo, Colón Theater or the museum at Casa Rosada. Then you will be brought to the airport of Buenos Aires and then it is time to say goodbye. But maybe not forever

Meals
Breakfast is included in the price today.

Notes
The driving distance is about 33 kilometers. The driving time is 1 to 1 ½ hours.
If you have booked an extension for night dreaming, the unforgettable experiences will continue for you.
Day 16 Day 16: Back Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Back Home

After landing, you travel on to your hometown with a suitcase full of memories.

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A Taste Of Cape Horn (16 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip A Taste Of Cape Horn (16 Days)

Day 1: Let’S Go!

Day 2: Buenos Aires, Tango Capital

Day 3: Buenos Aires And Tigre Delta Cruise

Day 4: Ushuaia, City At The End Of The World

Day 5: Tierra Del Fuego National Park And The Start Of The Expedition Cruise To Cape Horn

Day 6: Highlight: Cape Horn

Day 7: Pía Glacier And Garibaldi Glacier

Day 8: Aguila Glacier And Cóndor Glacier

Day 9: Penguin Colony Isla Magdalena And Puerto Natales

Day 10: From Puerto Natales To Torres Del Paine National Park

Day 11: Torres Del Paine National Park

Day 12: From Torres Del Paine National Park To El Calafate

Day 13: Imposing Perito Moreno Glacier

Day 14: Buenos Aires, A Return

Day 15: Buenos Aires And Then Back Home

Day 16: Back Home

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