Exclusive Patagonia Tour | Pepe Concierge Service

EXCLUSIVE PATAGONIA
TYPE: SELF-GUIDED | DATES: OCTOBER - APRIL
Guaranteed departure with min. 2 ppl
8 days / 7 nights
Activity Level: Moderate*

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This exclusive 8-day tour will take you on a journey through grand granite mountains, impressive glaciers, and magnificent landscapes. From the Patagonian steppes to the awe-inspiring granite peaks of Torres del Paine, to the splendid Perito Moreno Glacier, to a traditional working Patagonian estancia, there is no shortage of things to see and do on this tour. We begin and end our adventures in the romantic city of Buenos Aires.

*Travelers should be in good health and comfortable walking or standing for extended periods of time. Daily activities may include city walking tours, visits to sites, drives, or easy hikes, with options for more physical activities such as hiking or canoeing.

HIGHLIGHTS

Take a scenic drive through the Patagonian landscape
Marvel at magnificent views of Las Torres Peaks and Los Cuernos (the horns) of Torres del Paine
Enjoy views of the largest and southernmost Patagonian Lake, Lago Argentino
Walk on pathways along the fantastic and beautiful Perito Moreno Glacier
Eat the most delicious steak in Buenos Aires and get a taste of the famous Patagonian Lamb

ITINERARY

Buenos Aires, Arrival Day, City Tour
Day 1
Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting for you at the airport to assist you with your transfer into the city. Enjoy a 5-hour guided city tour by private vehicle, explore the historic neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires, including the City Center (The Obelisk, Teatro Colon, Plaza del Congreso, Cafe Tortoni, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada), Recoleta (Recoleta Cemetery), San Telmo (Mafalda, La Casa Minima) and La Boca (El Caminito, La Bombonera, Boca Juniors Club). Transfer to your hotel after the tour.

El Calafate, Argentina - Perito Moreno Glacier

Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 2
Catch an early flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival, begin a thrilling guided private excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most beautiful and unique glaciers in Patagonia. Walk through the pathways along the front face of this majestic glacier. Enjoy a catamaran ride, sail between floating icebergs to enjoy splendid views of the impressive glacier walls. Return to El Calafate.

El Calafate, Free day
Day 3
Enjoy this day at your leisure. Explore the city of El Calafate or visit the bird sanctuary (Laguna de Nimes).
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Dia de Campo: half day tour to Nibepo Estancia, one of the only working estancias today
Choose a day trip option to Estancia Cristina, for more detailed information, please review the trip notes.
Mini ice trek: 1.5hrs on Perito Moreno Glacier (max. age: 65 yrs)
Big ice trek: 3.5hrs on Perito Moreno Glacier (max. age: 50 yrs)
Upsala Kayak Experience: Full day kayaking trip

El Calafate, Argentina - Torres del Paine

El Calafate, Torres del Paine
Day 4
Take an early private transfer to Torres del Paine. Before arriving, get off at the Argentine border to complete border procedures and then continue to reach the Chilean border. Have a quick lunch after crossing the border, then along with your local guide enjoy a sightseeing tour before reaching your hotel located at the shore of Peheo lake, enjoy the astonishing views of the Paine horns.

Torres del Paine / Sightseeing/Trekking
Day 5
Today, you have the choice to either go on a long hike up to the towers lookout point (21km round trip) or take a full day sightseeing tour through the beautiful Torres del Paine park. Return to the hotel for a final night.

Torres del Paine, El Calafate
Day 6
After breakfast, take a private shuttle to the Chilean border. After completing border procedures, continue in the same vehicle towards the Argentinean border then continue your journey to El Calafate. Along the way, stop at the local cafe for a toilet break and a cup of coffee.

Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Argentina Experience

El Calafate, Buenos Aires
Day 7
After breakfast, head to the airport to catch a flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, a Pepe Concierge Service representative will assist you with your hotel transfer. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:

The Argentine Experience: learn about Argentine cuisine and culture at a fun, interactive closed door dining experience

Buenos Aires, Departure Day
Day 8
After breakfast, a Pepe Concierge Service representative will assist you with your transfer to the International airport for your trip home, concluding your Pristine Patagonia Tour. We hope you'll join us again to explore another part of South America!

Our itineraries are guidelines to follow day-by-day. However, some changes may occur before departure or during the tour due to weather conditions, seasonal changes that can alter timetables, flight schedules and transport routes.
These changes can happen with little notice so please be prepared for alterations along the route. Bear in mind on occasion, the timing of included activities in each location may also differ from the timetable written on your itinerary.
We always work hard to make sure you have the best holiday experience. Nevertheless, things can and do go wrong occasionally due to the nature of travel. Please take it as part of the travel experience. Should any issue occur while on tour, please, feel free to reach out to us, we're here to help.

For any emergency, contact us at our WhatsApp number, available 24/7 (+54.911.4434.6643), or send us an email at pepeconciergeservice@gmail.com.

EXCLUSIVE PATAGONIA
8 days / 7 nights

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Day	Itinerary	Hotel	Room Type
1	Buenos Aires	Cyan Recoleta Hotel	Suite Twin/Double Room
2	El Calafate	La Estepa Hosteria	Twin/Double Room-Lake view
3	El Calafate	La Estepa Hosteria	Twin/Double Room-Lake view
4	Torres del Paine	Pehoe Hosteria	Twin/Double Room
5	Torres del Paine	Pehoe Hosteria	Twin/Double Room
6	El Calafate	La Estepa Hosteria	Twin/Double Room-Lake view
7	Buenos Aires	Cyan Recoleta Hotel	Suite Twin/Double Room
8	Depart Buenos Aires

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Activities
Guided Tours

5- hour city tour of Buenos Aires (private)
Catamaran tour (Shared)

Active Tours

Torres del Paine National Park Tour (sightseeing / trekking - shared)
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour (Private)

Entrance Fees

Torres del Paine National Park
Los Glaciares National Park

Accommodation

7 nights in a double/twin room

Transportation
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Private transport
Catamaran tickets
Airfare (Buenos Aires / El Calafate / Buenos Aires)

Meals

8 breakfasts
2 Lunches (boxed) (Torres del Paine)
2 Dinners
1 snack (Empanadas)

Staff & Experts

Local Guide for all included activities

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Internal Flights before and after the tour.
International Flights in and out of Argentina
If internal flights are needed, please request a quote.
Meals but those described above
Travel Insurance (required)
Travellers must purchase travel insurance before joining a tour with us.
Please read our Booking Conditions.

TRAVELER TIPS

VISAS
Please visit the relevant consular website of the countries you'll be visiting for more detailed and up-to-date visa information. If you need a visa, please obtain your visa in advance.

HEALTH AND CERTIFICATIONS
The Patagonia region is sprawled across two countries, Argentina and Chile. Both countries do not require any vaccination certificates from travellers to enter the country. However, travellers should stay up-to-date on their vaccines, especially when travelling through Misiones (Iguazu Falls), Formosa, Corrientes, El Chaco, Salta and Jujuy. Recommended vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, hepatitis A, B, typhoid, rabies and yellow fever vaccine.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The COVID-19 has had a major impact in all South American countries, with more cases being found every day. We at Pepe Concierge Service have taken all necessary precautions to protect our customers' integrity and health and helped everyone to find their way back to their home countries. Our heart and good thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this virus. We are deeply thankful to all those who are out there working to contain this fatal virus. We'll stay alert and on top to any changes on this subject to keep our customers updated.
For more information, visit our blog.

SAFETY
All cities that you will be travelling through on this tour are very safe. If you do find time to explore on your own, below are some key precautions to take:

Argentinean Patagonia: Request a taxi service through the hotel staff. EASY TAXI and UBER are still fighting a long battle with the Argentinean authorities to operate in the country.
Chilean Patagonia: Uber operates freely in the following cities: Iquique, La Serena - Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana (Santiago), Concepción, Temuco, Puerto Montt, Arica, Calama, Antofagasta, Copiapó, Ovalle, Rancagua, Talca, Valdivia, Osorno and Punta Arenas.
Wear your backpack/bag to the front when walking through bigger crowds.
Do not carry your wallet in the back pocket of your trousers.
Avoid wearing fancy jewellery.
Leave original documents, credit cards in the hotel safe box, taking the bare minimum of cash with you. It’s always a good idea to hide cash in different parts of your clothes.
A neck/waist money belt can be very handy to keep cash hidden.
In restaurant/cafes, do not hang your bag/backpack on the arm of the chairs or leave it sitting on the floor.
Always take note of the serial numbers of your larger bills (ie: 200, 500 and 1000 Argentinean Pesos) before paying taxi drivers and small shops. There were a few cases where travellers were told their bills were fake. By taking note of the serial numbers before use, you stand a better chance of getting your money back.
At night, always walk on well-lit streets.
Withdraw cash only during the day and from ATMs located inside banks or guarded ATMs.
Cover ATMs keyboard with one hand when typing your pin number.
Do not get into a car by someone’s invitation, even if it's a police car.

TRANSPORTATION
The local transportation system works well in major cities such as public buses and metro/tube/underground service and taxis' service.
The radio-taxi system is represented by black and yellow vehicles in the city of Buenos Aires and work with meters. We recommend ordering a taxi service through the hotel staff. However, you can also hail one from the street.
Avoid paying with large bills. If smaller notes are not available, pay careful attention to the number that stretches across the top right corner of every bill before handing it over to the driver. Some taxi drivers will try and swap your money with a fake note, but if you have to know the number of the bill you just gave him, you will have a better chance of getting your money back. Large notes come in, 200 and 500 peso denominations.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
We strongly promote responsible travel. You can minimize the impact on local cultures, the environment and turn the negative aspects of tourism into positive aspects. We believe you can make a difference.
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