✈ 13-Day Tour of Patagonia and Buenos Aires from smarTours. Price per Person Based on Double Occupancy.
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Explore the wilderness of Patagonia before landing in Argentina’s vibrant capital city
What You Get
- 13-day/12-night tour of Argentina & Chile with airfare
- 5 options available, including departures in November and December 2015 and January, February, and March 2016 from MIA.
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $699 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 8/20/15
- Cancellation policy & fees: All cancellations must be in writing; $300 fee per person to cancel up to 75 days before departure; $600 fee per person to cancel 74–45 days before departure; $1,000 fee per person to cancel 44–30 days before departure; $1,500 fee per person to cancel 29–10 days before departure; fee up to Groupon price for cancellations 9 days or less before departure. Reservation changes will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 75 days of departure. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
- Taxes: Tax included.
- Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier. A $160 reciprocity fee is required for travel to Argentina.
13-Day Tour of Patagonia and Buenos Aires with Airfare
After landing in Santiago, Chile, you’ll be escorted on a 13-day adventure through the wilderness of Patagonia. Trips will take you from the Strait of Magellan to the Seno Otway Penguin Colony to the Perito Moreno Glacier. This tour includes:
- Round-trip airfare from Miami (MIA)
- Airfare taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges
- All internal South America flights and ground transportation
- 1 night at 4-star Atton El Bosque in Santiago
- 1 night at 4-star Hotel Cabo de Hornos in Punta Arenas
- 3 nights at 4-star Hotel Costaustralis in Puerto Natales
- 3 nights at 4-star Kosten Aike Hotel in El Calafate
- 2 nights at 4-starThe Brick Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery Collection in Buenos Aires
- 10 full buffet breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours as indicated in itinerary
- English-speaking tour director in Patagonia and local guides in Santiago and Buenos Aires
Days 1–2: Santiago
You’ll depart Miami for South America on day 1, arriving on the morning of day 2 in Santiago, Chile. A cosmopolitan city nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santiago features a striking downtown with Art Deco and neo-gothic architecture. A guided tour will acquaint you with the city’s history while showing off some great views.
- Cerro San Cristóbal: Admire a statue of the Virgin Mary at this impressive park where you’ll also get a bird’s-eye view of the city below and the Andes above.
- Plaza de Armas: The centerpiece of the city is surrounded by historical sites such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, a neoclassical structure that serves as the seat of the archdiocese of Santiago.
- Hip boutiques and trendy restaurants can be found in Barrio Bellavista, the city’s bohemian quarter where famed poet Pablo Neruda once lived.
Day 3: Punta Arenas
In the morning, you’ll take a flight to Punta Arenas, Chile’s gateway to Patagonia. Spend the day here before heading into the mountains on day 4.
- Strait of Magellan: This passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans turned Punta Arenas into a major trading post.
- Wool mansions: A wool boom created a lot of wealth for local sheep farmers in the late 19th century. Their lavish mansions stand as a reminder of that successful era.
Days 4–6: Puerto Natales
The Costaustralis Hotel (or some place similar) will be your base of operations as you begin exploring Chile’s stunning natural beauty. Each day you’ll set out on another adventure, from wildlife-spotting to hiking national parks and cruising the surrounding waters.
- Encounter penguins in their natural habitat at Seno Otway Penguin Colony.
- Última Esperanza Sound: On day 5, a cruise along this inlet offers up views of Bernardo O’Higgins National Park; you’ll get a chance to hike through the rainforest, too.
- Torres del Paine National Park: National Geographic’s fifth most beautiful place in the world provides plentiful hiking in the shadow of the Paine mountain range.
Days 7–9: El Calafate
On day 7, you’ll leave Chile for the Argentine side of Patagonia, stopping at a typical estancia for a sheep-shearing demonstration before your arrival in El Calafate. Here you’ll check into Kosten Aike Hotel on the southern shores of Lake Argentino.
- Stroll along charming streets dotted with pinewood souvenir shops and restaurants.
- Sail past icebergs on Lake Argentino during a cruise on day 8.
- Perito Moreno Glacier: The world’s third largest source of freshwater, this massive glacier covers 97 square miles.
Days 10–13: Buenos Aires and Departure
The last leg of the trip brings you to Argentina’s bustling capital city. By day, the outdoor markets buzz with locals selling leather wares, incense, and Argentine garb. By night, sultry music emanates from tango clubs (known locally as milongas).
- See Latin American masterpieces at MALBA, an art museum with works by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and many others.
- Eat like a local: Head to a parrilla, or Argentine steak house, for tira de asado (grilled beef ribs) or milanesa (breaded steak). Parrillas can be found in any part of the city, but some of the best are in the Palermo district.
- Paseo del Rosedal features beautifully manicured rose gardens and flamingos.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? smarTours encourages each traveler to find the best airfare option; land only is available on request.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Unfortunately, there are no extensions available for this deal.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? Please contact smarTours at 800-337-7773.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling smarTours to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible to reserve your spot and avoid this issue.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Each individual passenger requires a Groupon, regardless of age.
6. Is the price advertised available on every date? Yes.
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Getting There
- Round-trip airfare from Miami (MIA) included; land only is available upon request.
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Aug 20, 2015. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 8/20/15 or promo value expires
- Reservation required
- All cancellations must be in writing; $300 fee per person to cancel up to 75 days before departure; $600 fee per person to cancel 74–45 days before departure; $1,000 fee per person to cancel 44–30 days before departure; $1,500 fee per person to cancel 29–10 days before departure; fee up to Groupon price for cancellations 9 days or less before departure
- Reservation changes will result in a $150 change fee per person per change
- No changes allowed within 75 days of departure
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- Must be 21+ to check in, 10+ to travel
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- $699 fee to travel solo
- $160 reciprocity fee is required for travel to Argentina.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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