Day 1

Arrival in Buenos Aires. Afternoon Tour of Buenos Aires City - In this tour of Argentina's cultural and political capital, you will get a sampling glimpse of the diverse districts that make up this grand city. Visit the colorful "Boca" district and the elegant North Quarter and Palermo Park. See the government "Casa Rosada" - pink house, the Colon Theater, May Square and drive down the famous 9th of July Avenue. Tango show at "Casa Blanca". Hotel De Las Americas.

Day 2

Transfer to airport for flight to Trelew. Transfer to Punta Tombo rookery to admire a magnificent colony of millions of Magellan penguins. Hotel Rayentray. (B)

Full Day Excursion to Valdes Peninsula - Morning departure to Punta Norte Wildlife Reservation, the only continental breeding place of enormous herds of seals and sea elephants. Next, visit the sea lions' habitat at Puerto Piramide. On your way back stop at Isla de los Pajaros (Birds' Island) to see a wide variety of marine birds: cormorants, gulls, Antarctic pigeons,

Herons and albatross among others. The bird-nesting season is September through May. Note: In October and November it is also possible to take an optional whale watching boat trip. (B)

Transfer to the airport in Trelew for a flight to Rio Gallegos. Transfer by bus to El Calafate, a developing town located on the shore of Lake Argentino and the southern gateway to The Glaciers National Park. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Enjoy the serenity of this lake's wide stretch of blue-grey waters reflecting the beauty of surrounding forests and snow-capped peaks. Hotel Posada Los Alamos. (B)

Full Day Excursion to Upsala Glacier and Onelli Bay - Travel to Punta Bandera to enjoy a launch sightseeing trip to the Upsala Glacier sailing among icebergs that have broken off. (B)

Full Day Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier - Today you'll visit one of the world's largest continental glaciers that are continually expanding, the so-called Continental Ice Block of Patagonia. Surrounded by the towering Andes peaks you can feel the magic isolation of these gigantic masses of ice. Every three to four years a worldwide renowned event takes place: the fascinating crash of Perito Moreno Glacier's ice wall. The deep silence of this imposing scenery is broken when huge blocks of ice fall away from the main wall and into the lake with thunder-like sounds. You can also opt to do the mini-trekking at no extra cost if you request it when you make your reservation. (B)

Travel across the Patagonian Steppes, home to rheas and pink flamingoes, to Puerto Natales. Hotel Ladrilleros or similar. (B)

Excursion to Torres del Paine National Park, where herds of guanaco (the local llama) graze amidst vibrant blue and vivid green lakes towered over by jagged, snow-capped peaks soaring up to 3,000 meters. Visit to the national park's Administration Center for an orientation overview of the park's topography and recreational offerings and then on to view the beauty of the Salto Chico ("Small Waterfall"), Salto Grande ("Large Waterfall"), Lago Grey and Laguna Amarga. Hosteria Las Torres or similar. (B)

Optional excursion in Torres del Paine National Park. Late afternoon return to Puerto Natales. Hotel Ladrilleros or similar. (B)

Transfer to Punta Arenas. Flight to Puerto Montt. Hotel Viento Sur. (B)

Full Day excursion to Frutillar - Located by the Llanquihue Lake and with a spectacular view of the Osorno volcano, Frutillar is a charming German style village, housing the most complete museum in the area, which exhibits samples and relics from the German pioneers who colonized the region. (B)

Lake Crossing - Scenery drive skirting Llanquihue Lake to Petrohue Falls. View of Osorno Volcano, motor ship crossing Todos Los Santos Lake to Peulla. Continue on motor coach & motor ship crossing Frias & Nahuel-Huapi Lakes to Puerto Panuelo and on to Bariloche. Hotel Edelweiss. (B)

Short circuit tour to admire this beautiful city with deep blue lakes, towering mountains, colorful flowers and unbelievable scenery. (B)

Free day in Bariloche for leisure activities. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are available. An optional full day excursion to San Martin de los Andes is also available. $50 (B)

Transfer to airport for flight Home. (B)

Land cost per person: $3399 in double room, $3289 in triple room, $5299 in single room.