Argentina Holidays to Patagonia: El Calafate + Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
Patagonia extends over the southern third of Argentina and Chile, which share this huge and spectacularly beautiful region of over 690,000 square miles. The Andes Mountains divides these two countries, with the vast steppes (grasslands) and pampas (lowland plains) to the east populated not by cattle but by sheep, as sheep farming is the mainstay of the economy here. Spit roast lamb is a local speciality.
But Patagonia is most famous for the snowy peaks, stunning glaciers and ice fields found in the far south, such as the easily accessible Perito Moreno Glacier found in Los Glaciares National Park near the popular resort of El Calafate. Walkers also love the Mount Fitz Roy area, accessed from the village of El Chalten. At the southern tip of the island of Tierra del Fuego you will find the small town of Ushuaia. This is the hopping off point for most Patagonia and Antarctica expedition cruises.
On the rugged Atlantic east coast wildlife holds sway, particularly around the Valdes Peninsula, a nature reserve famous for its colonies of penguins, sea lions, seals and whales. Further south, Ponta Tomba has a huge penguin colony and at Puerto Deseado the dolphins like to play. There is a Welsh settled around Puerto Madryn, where you can enjoy traditional Welsh tea cakes.
Combine your ideas with our expertise and let us help you create a holiday of a lifetime. We offer a wide range of options at different price points, all of which can be tailor made to your needs.
We have been arranging Argentina holidays to Patagonia, El Calafate, Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego for over 20 years.
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Patagonia was reputedly named by Magellan in 1522 after the ‘patagon’, an indigenous person he found here who was allegedly eight foot tall. But that is only one version of the story. What is indisputable however, is that this is a vast and beautiful land of extremes.
In the west a succession of stunning national parks epitomise Patagonia’s essence - magnificent pristine lakes, forests and rugged mountain peaks, not always easily accessible but well worth the effort. In the Pinturas River Canyon you will find ancient rock art in the Cave of the Painted Hands.
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FEATURED HOLIDAY
Argentina Wildlife: Buenos Aires + Iguazu + Valdes + Patagonia
13 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,416
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ARC12B
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• Buenos Aires
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• Penguins, Sea Lions & Seals
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• Puerto Madryn
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• El Calafate
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• Gaiman Welsh Village
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• Valdes Patagonia
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• Los Glaciares Park
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Wildlife Holidays Argentina
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• Perito Moreno Glacier
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Our wonderful wildlife holidays in Argentina visit Puerto Madryn & the Valdes Peninsula in Patagonia, where you can see penguins, sea lions & elephant seals, as well as abundant birdlife. Also visit Gaiman, a small Welsh community in Argentina, El Calafate (gateway to the spectacular Perito Merino glacier), vibrant Buenos Aires & the mighty Iguazu Falls. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Argentina Highlights: Iguazu + Lakes + Patagonia
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,275
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights + car hire quoted separately
ACA12B
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• Tango Dancing
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• Bariloche
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• Los Glaciares Park
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• Lake District
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• Self Drive Holiday Argentina
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• El Calafate
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• Perito Moreno Glacier
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• Buenos Aires
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• Patagonia
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• Iguazu Falls
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This part self drive holiday in Argentina starts in Buenos Aires, with its tango and gaucho culture & continues to the Iguazu Falls, viewing both the Argentinan and Brazilian sides. Then fly to Bariloche in the Lake District & El Calafate in spectacular Patagonia for the self drive portion of your holiday, with wonderful walking opportunities.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Argentina Wildlife: Buenos Aires + Iguazu + Valdes + Patagonia
13 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,416
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ARC12B
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• Buenos Aires
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• Penguins, Sea Lions & Seals
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• Puerto Madryn
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• El Calafate
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• Gaiman Welsh Village
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• Valdes Patagonia
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• Los Glaciares Park
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Wildlife Holidays Argentina
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• Perito Moreno Glacier
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Our wonderful wildlife holidays in Argentina visit Puerto Madryn & the Valdes Peninsula in Patagonia, where you can see penguins, sea lions & elephant seals, as well as abundant birdlife. Also visit Gaiman, a small Welsh community in Argentina, El Calafate (gateway to the spectacular Perito Merino glacier), vibrant Buenos Aires & the mighty Iguazu Falls. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Best of Argentina: Iguazu + Salta + Lakes + Patagonia Wildlife
20 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,670
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ARE20B
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• City Tour & Tango Show
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• Purmamarca Indian Village
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• Cafayate
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Holiday, Salta Argentina
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• Valdez Peninsula
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• Lake District
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• Salt Flats & Salta
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• Patagonia
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• Buenos Aires
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This holiday to Salta in Argentina explores the dramatic landscapes of this beautiful country including the astonishing Salinas Grandes Salt Flats, Purmamarca Indian Village & the vineyards of Cafayate. Then fly to the scenic Lake District to relax, before ending your holiday at the mighty Iguaza Falls. English speaking guides, all transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Grand Argentina: Iguazu + Salta + Mendoza + Patagonia Wildlife
23 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,180
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ARF23B
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• Mendoza Winelands
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• Salta & Salt Flats
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• Valez Peninsula Wildlife
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• Buenos Aires
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• Patagonia
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• Lakes of Bariloche
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• El Calafate Glaciers
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• Cafayate Gorge
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• Argentina Holidays, Tailor Made
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• Iguazu Falls
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Our wide range of Argentina holidays can all be tailor made to your requirements. Visit the exciting city of Buenos Aires with its tango culture, the thundering Iguazu Falls, the dramatic landscapes& salt flats of Salta & the Cafayate gorge, the lush winelands of Mendoza, the beautiful lakes of Bariloche, the ice fields & glaciers of El Calafate and the wildlife of Puerto Madryn in stunning Patagonia.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Best of Argentina: Iguazu + Salta + Bariloche + Patagonia
20 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,430
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights + car hire quoted separately
ACC20B
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• Puerto Madryn
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• Salt Flats
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Salta
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• Argentina Self-Drive Holidays
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• Patagonia
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• Bariloche, Lake District
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• Cafayate Gorge
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• Buenos Aires
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• El Calafate
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Our tailor made Argentina self-drive holidays can include visits to both sides of the mighty Iguazu Falls, the dramatic landscapes of Salta & Cafayate Gorge, charming colonial towns such as Cachi, Bariloche in the stunning Lake District and the glaciers of El Calafate in Patagonia, with car hire. Also enjoy a city tour and tango show in the vibrant capital city of Buenos Aires.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Argentina Tour (incl Valdes + Patagonia) + Iguazu Falls + Rio
15 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,557
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
AYG15B
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• Buenos Aires
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• Ushuaia
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• Penguins & Whales
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• Sea Lions & Seals
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• Patagonia Tour, Argentina
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• Tierra del Fuego National Park
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Valdes Peninsula
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• City Tour & Tango Show
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• El Calafate
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This Patagonia tour in Argentina is ideal for wildlife, as after visiting exciting Buenos Aires you will fly to the Valdes Peninsula, which is home to the largest colony of Magellan penguins on the continent (Oct-March). You can also see whales (May-Dec), sea lions & seals. Then fly to Ushuaia & El Calafate in spectacular Patagonia & Iguazu Falls. English speaking guides, all transfers & sightseeing included. Min 2 / max 16.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Essential Argentina Tour: Valdes + Patagonia + Salta + Iguazu
15 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,557
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
AYI15B
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• Argentina Tour (small group)
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Cafayate Winelands
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• Valdes Peninsula
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• Buenos Aires
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• Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
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• El Calafate glaciers
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• Patagonia
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• Salta
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• Humahuaca Gorge
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On this Grand Argentina tour, you will travel in a small group to see the wildlife of the Valdes Peninsula (penguins, whales, seals & sea lions), as well as the ice fields & glaciers of Ushuaia & El Calafate in spectacular Patagonia, the dramatic landscapes of Salta, the thundering Iguazu Falls & vibrant Buenos Aires. English speaking guides, all transfers & specified sightseeing included. Min 2 / max 16.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Argentina + Patagonia in Depth (Torres) + Chile (self drive)
23 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,068
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights + car hire quoted separately
ACP22S
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• Patagonia Self Drive Vacations
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• El Calafate & Los Glaciares Park
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Santiago
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• Chile, Argentina & Patagonia
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• Lake District
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• Valparaiso
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• Buenos Aires
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• Torres del Paine
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• Atacama Salt Flats & Geysers
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Our tailor made Chile, Argentina & Patagonia self drive vacations explore the landscapes of both these magnificent countries. Visit both El Calafate & spectacular Torres Del Paine in Patagonia & the Chilean Lake District. Also explore vibrant Buenos Aires, the mighty Iguazu Falls, modern Santiago, salt flats & geysers in the Atacama & the port city of Valparaiso - self driving on the Chilean side.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Grand Argentina: Iguazu + Salta + Mendoza + Patagonia
24 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,444
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights + car hire quoted separately
ACG24B
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• Salta & Salt Flats
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Los Glaciares National Park
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• Mendoza Winelands
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• El Calafate, Patagonia
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• Perito Morino Glacier
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• Lake District
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• Buenos Aires, Argentina
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• Cafayate Winelands
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• Argentina Holidays ,Tailor Made
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This Grand Argentina part self-drive holiday explores dramatic landscapes, with some of the best food & wine in the world. Our Argentina holidays that can be tailor made to your needs to include Buenos Aires, thundering Iguazu Falls, the indigenous culture of Salta, the Mendoza winelands, the Lake District, stunning Patagonia.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Wildife of Argentina + Brazilian Pantanal + Rio
20 NIGHTS FROM:
$8,867
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
APW20B
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• Buenos Aires
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• Whales
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Pantanal Jaguars
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• Valdes Peninsula
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• Cuiaba River, Porto Jofre
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• Argentina & Brazil Wildlife Holidays
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• Rio de Janeiro
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• Ibera Wetlands
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• Punta Tombo Penguins
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Our tailor-made Argentina & Brazil wildlife holidays offer an extraordinary adventure. Begin in Buenos Aires before heading to the Valdés Peninsula, where you can spot whales, sea lions and orcas & visit a Magellanic penguin colony. Continue to the Iberá Wetlands, a haven for capybaras, caimans & birdlife. Then visit the mighty Iguazu Falls, before journeying into the Pantanal for a thrilling jaguars safari on the Cuiaba River near Porto Jofre. End your holiday in vibrant Rio de Janeiro.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Patagonia Cruise: Argentina to Chile
13 NIGHTS FROM:
$10,895
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ARV13B
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• Fjords of Glacier Alley
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• Santiago
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• Ushuaia
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• Torres del Paine
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• Patagonia Cruise: Argentina, Chile
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• Beagle Channel
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• Cape Horn
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• Buenos Aires
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• Chilean Winelands
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• Patagonia Expedition Cruise
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Combine the exciting city of Buenos Aires with an unforgettable Patagonia Cruise, sailing from Argentina to Chile. Departing from Ushuaia, navigate through the Beagle Channel to Cape Horn, before sailing through the fjords of Glacier Alley. Visit the penguins of Magdalena Island, spectacular Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Antarctica Expedition Cruise
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$13,050
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ARX14B
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• Penguins, Seals & Whales
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• Oceanwide
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• Hurtigruten
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• Antarpply (Ushuaia)
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• Expedition Cruise, Antarctica
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• Albatros
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• Quark
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• Silversea
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• South Shetland Islands
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• Seabourn
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From November to March, explore the breathtaking 7th continent on this thrilling Expedition Cruise to Antarctica. Enjoy daily expeditions by zodiac with naturalist guides & see penguins, seals, whales, albatross & seabirds. We offer a range of vessels from Antarpply (Ushuaia) & Hurtigruten to mid-range Quark, Albatros, Oceanwide & luxurious Silversea & Seabourn. Enquire about seasonal offers.
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