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Example Holiday Itinerary
to escape to Argentina in Style
Itinerary Overview
|
Day |
Activity |
Accommodation |
|
Day 1 |
Catch your overnight flight from
London Heathrow to Buenos Aires |
Overnight flight |
|
Day 2 |
Transfer to the Hotel Faena |
Hotel Faena, Puerto Madero, Buenos
Aires |
|
Day 3 |
At leisure |
Hotel Faena, Puerto Madero, Buenos
Aires |
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Day 4 |
At leisure |
Hotel Faena, Puerto Madero, Buenos
Aires |
|
Day 5 |
Flight to San Carlos de Bariloche.
Pick up hire car |
Hotel El Casco, Bariloche |
|
Day 6 |
At leisure |
Hotel El Casco, Bariloche |
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Day 7 |
At leisure |
Hotel El Casco, Bariloche |
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Day 8 |
Flight to El Calafate. Pick up hire car |
Eolo, Patagonia |
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Day 9 |
At leisure |
Eolo, Patagonia |
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Day 10 |
At leisure |
Eolo, Patagonia |
|
Day 11 |
Flight to Buenos Aires. Transfer to
Hotel Legado Mitico |
Hotel Legado Mitico, Buenos Aires |
|
Day 12 |
Overnight flight back to Heathrow |
Overnight flight |
|
Day 13 |
Arrive Heathrow |
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Day
1
Catch your overnight flight from London Heathrow to
Buenos Aires.
Day
2
On arrival you will be met and driven to the Hotel Faena in Puerto
Madero, the cosmopolitan, trendy and sophisticated dockland area of the city.
Day
2 – Day 4
3 nights at the Faena on a bed and breakfast
basis (use of pool, gym and spa)
The Faena
is an experience! It is almost
beyond a hotel. Everyone should stay at the Faena once! The Faena is a rock star and is the preferred
choice of residence for visiting dignitaries from the high kings of the music
industry. The Faena is owned by friend
of the stars Alan Faena and designed by the renowned Phillipe Starck. Yet one
will not feel out of place as the Faena is very relaxed with friendly and
attentive unaffected real staff in an informal atmosphere. Located in trendy
Puerto Madero (The Buenos Aires regenerated Docklands) there is lots of space
and the Faena can afford good sized rooms with views to the city skyline and or
Rio Plata and beyond to Uruguay on a clear day. Nothing has been omitted in the
design and efficiency of the bedrooms, from the touch of a bedside button the
curtains will retract and the Bose sound system will kick in. A room that will
be difficult to leave!
108 rooms with either city or river view the
best views from the third floor upwards which we will always try to
reserve.
Suite Facilities:
Air conditioner, fan, TV DVD Bose sound
system, frigeobar, safe, hairdryer, wi-fi.
Activities nearby: Restaurants, bars, boutique shopping, parks, dockside
walking.
To escape to verdict: Faena has the wow factor and we love it for it’s brashness, confidence
and style but coupled with Faena’s informal and friendly atmosphere and staff.
The hotel offers guests every aspect of comfort and attention in a great airy
location.
For
a sneak preview and more images, please click here...
What to see and do in
Buenos Aires:
There is so much to
encounter in one of the most vibrant and sassy cities in the world. Take a
stroll down to Recoleta, the stylish and glitzy central suburb and watch
spontaneous lunchtime tango dancers in the pretty public gardens, contemplate
in the atmospheric Cemetery of the Recoleta where Eva Peron is buried and
mourners still loyally pass by and lay their respects. Hang out in Plaza San
Martin with views over to trendy Puerto Madero before heading over to gritty
and characterful San Telmo lined with antique shops, the best coffee shops and
the Sunday market is a MUST, closed to traffic and set up with local artists
wares and street performers. Palermo is the ultra trendy leafy suburb with
designer boutiques, art galleries and bars, the place to be seen in and hang
out in street cafes to people watch. La Boca for the famous football club and
home of Maradona. Buenos Aires NEVER disappoints.
Day
5
You’ll
be driven to the domestic airport for your flight south to San Carlos de
Bariloche in the heart of the Argentine Lake District. Pick up hire car on
arrival and drive to the Hotel El Casco.
Day
5 – Day 7
3 nights at the Hotel El
Casco on a bed and breakfast basis
Hotel El Casco is setting
new standards in Bariloche’s hotel scene. Owned by a famous Argentinian artist
all 33 rooms and public areas are decorated with works of art, this adds
additional colour and interest to an already 5 star boutique hotel.Situated on the Nuhual Huapi lake shore all the rooms front onto the
wonderful views over the water and the lakes beyond. The staff are incredibly attentive and there are
several exclusive touches such as a motor boat and a ski lounge on the slopes
at Cerro Catedral for the exclusive use of guests. Bariloche is a wonderful
place to soak up the beautiful vistas of Patagonia and tackle a wide range of
activities if one feels inclined and Hotel Casco is one of the best places to
stay if you want to do this in style. 33 rooms, lake views, 20 minutes by road
from Bariloche town centre, 15 minutes from Cerro Catedral ski slopes.
Activities nearby: Scenic
drives, cruises, kayaks, sailing, riding, mountain biking, paragliding, golf,
ski-ing in winter.
Suite Facilities: Air
conditioner, TV & DVD player, CD player, mini-bar, safe, hairdryer, pillow
menu, lake views.
To escape to verdict: One cannot criticise anything about this hotel. The views
are breathtaking, the accommodation spacious and stylish and the service is
polished. A top property that would rival any 5 star city hotel.
For a sneak
preview and more images, please click here...
Highlights of the Lake District
You’ll have complete
freedom and flexibility to explore with your own hire car which is by far the
best way to see what this beautiful region has to offer. Roads are excellent
and there are various scenic drives which take in spectacular lake and mountain
views with pretty towns and villages to stop at for lunch and afternoon tea.
Bariloche is the centre for outdoor activities and every pursuit can be
arranged from riding, cycling, climbing, trekking, fishing, golf, paragliding
and in Winter Bariloche is buzzing as one of the main ski centres of Argentina.
Day 8
Drive back to the
airport and drop your car back in time for the flight to El Calafate. On arrival
collect your hire car and drive to Eolo.
Day 8 - Day 10
3 nights at Eolo on a fully
inclusive basis
A wonderfully designed new lodge in a high position with
incredible open views to Lago Argentino, the surrounding mountains and with
good visibility the peaks of the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
The design of the lodge has been very
well thought out to take advantage of the sweeping vistas of Patagonia with
large picture windows with completely unobstructed views from every bedroom,
the corner suites having two windows for even more spectacular views. As the
lodge is so isolated there is also no worry of anybody seeing you in your room
and you can have the curtains wide open at night to view the incredible
Patagonian night sky with the complete absence of light
pollution.
The lodge is very spacious
but only 11 rooms/suites, bedrooms are large and very comfortable with subtle
Patagonian rustic colours. Lovely bathrooms with large bath and wonderful
shower rose to drench yourself under after a day hiking on the glacier. Staff
are the friendliest, knowledgeable and attentive that one could ever meet and
the attention to detail has been carefully considered, choice of tea on arrival
served in bone china cups and saucers in the lounge with breathtaking views over the Patagonian steppe. The lodge is
also well positioned for shorter access to Perito Moreno Glacier and about half
an hour out of Calafate should you wish to visit for other restaurants or
shopping.
Activities nearby: Perito
Moreno Glacier, lake cruise through the icebergs, ice trekking, riding, hiking.
Room Facilities: Uninterrupted
private view, central heating, armchairs
To escape to verdict: Eolo is perfect
for a stay in Patagonia in every way. Design, location, service, comfort and
attention to detail. If one is coming this far south it is worth completing
your stay and experience at Eolo – highly recommended.
For a sneak
preview and more images, please click here...
Activities around the
Calafate region:
The Perito Moreno
Glacier is the main attraction and easy to see why. The immense blue
glacier is one of the only glaciers advancing and if you’re lucky enough will
be able to experience the ice carving and spectacular crashing as one of the
massive tongues of ice fall into the lake, the sound is like a thunder bolt. Ice hiking
can be arranged with experienced guides and is a great way to get up close and
personal to this incredible natural structure. A cruise through the icebergs on Lago
Argentino is a wonderful trip where several more glaciers can be observed. If
you’ve time the best way to experience the vastness of Patagonia is by horseback
and this is readily available if staying on one of the estancias and out of
town.
Day 11
Drop
your car back at the airport for the flight back to Buenos Aires. Met and
driven to the Hotel Legado Mitico.
1 night at Legado Mitico on a bed and
breakfast basis
Legado Mitico is one of the latest boutique hotels to emerge
in Buenos Aires trendy Palermo district and offers many improvements on some of
it’s older rivals. Situated on a quiet cobbled street a short walk from a
selection of bars, restaurants and shops this is a stylish slick small hotel
with some wonderful design touches.
The common areas include a leafy
courtyard, lounge, library and roof terrace with Jacuzzi. All are perfect to
relax with a glass of wine and a good book. The bedrooms are spacious and
modern with sleek lines and dark colours.
11 rooms themed on historic Argentine
personalities from Che Guevara and Eva Peron to General Belgrano.
Suite Facilities: Air
conditioner, fan, TV, DVD, CD player, frigeobar, wi-fi, safe, hairdryer.
Activities nearby: Restaurants, bars, boutique shopping, underground rail to
rest of Buenos Aires sites.
To escape to verdict: As with other old Buenos Aires converted townhouses the
Legado Mitico’s high ceilings and wooden floors accentuate noise a little –
footsteps and doors closing but this is a quality hotel with class and style
and is a great place to hang out in a great suburb.
For a sneak
preview and more images, please click here...
Day 13
Transfer back to the airport for your overnight flight back
to Heathrow.
PRICING:
Approximate cost
(based on two people sharing during mid season) from: £4,195 per person based on 2 sharing
Cost includes:
·
International flights from London Heathrow with
British Airways
·
3 nights at the Faena in an Executive room on a bed
and breakfast basis
·
3 nights at the Hotel El Casco in a Lake View room
on a bed and breakfast basis
·
3 nights at Eolo Lodge in a Superior room on a full
board basis
·
1 night at Legado Mitico in a Clasicos room on a bed
and breakfast basis
·
Car hire in Bariloche and Calafate (including all charges)
·
All internal flights and transfers
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Conditions. Bookings are subject to
availability at time of confirmation.
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About
our Prices:
We believe in a ‘what you see is what you get’ policy with
our pricing and not springing any hidden surprises with extra costs.
Everything is included in your price as laid out above.
Other expenses you should consider may include:
·
Spending Money - We have first hand knowledge of
eating, drinking & shopping in your chosen
destination and are happy to advise on this.
·
Car Rental Costs - If you are renting a car
please also consider fuel, toll roads and additional driver charges.
·
Travel Insurance - We advise you to take out
fully comprehensive travel insurance (not included).
·
Visas - There may be additional visa costs for
some countries, please enquire at time of booking.
·
Tips - we recommend 10 - 15% in restaurants,
depending on your satisfaction with the service
·
Airline Surcharges - Increasingly airlines are
adding surcharges to their fares due to additional fuel charges.
In most cases we absorb these costs however in extreme
circumstances (surcharges of £30 or more) these charges will be passed on to
you
NB
How to get the best from your quote:
We
have put this itinerary together based on what you have told us you are looking
for from your holiday.
It
is our interpretation and is in no way set in stone. You can depart on any day
of the week, stay for shorter or longer
periods,
add new properties, flights, car hire or transfers. Most importantly, if the
accommodation we have chosen doesn't
look right, there are loads of other
options. So if you want to change anything we would be happy to do so, just let
us know - we want to ensure we put together the ideal holiday for you.
