“A Different Tour To Argentina” ( Lodging at Boutique Hotels )
Departure: Daily
Season: May – December 2007.
Day 01: Internacional Flight. Arrive at Ezeiza airport. Meeting with out tour guide and transfer to Hotel.
Lodging at Reino del Plata Hotel Boutique. Breakfast included.
Day 02: 09 AM Departure to start the city tour. When you take this tour, you will discover all the magic of Argentina's capital city. The tour includes the magnificent Recoleta end Palermo neighborhoods, with all the beauty and elegance of their parks and buildings, the Colon Theatre, one of the five most important opera theatres in the world, Mayo Square, around which the history and political life of the country have taken place throughout the years, the Pink House, the Cathedral, the typical Mayo Avenue, the Congress and many other buildings and palaces of special architectural, historical and cultural value.
Our tour continues in San Telmo, home to the XIX century aristocracy of the city, Caminito in the colorful neighborhood of Italian immigrants called La Boca, and the very recently recycled and newest area of the city: Puerto Madero
12:30 PM Return to hotel.
09 PM Dinner at La Parolaccia Restaurant in Puerto Madero, drinks are included ( Transfer from / to hotel is not included ).
Day 3: Private transfer to Aeroparque ( Domestic Airport ) to take flight to Salta.
Arrive and transfer to hotel.
Lodging at La Candela Hotel ( Boutique Hotel ). Breakfast included.
Day 4: 09 AM Salta city tour. From 9 de Julio Square, decorated with colorful flowerbeds and aromatic fruit trees, you will walk around the streets of this vigorous city, while reviving its colonial past in the captivating architecture of the historic Cabildo, the Cathedral, the San Francisco and La Viña churches, the San Bernardo Convent of the Carmelitas´ Nuns, and the ancient houses, today historic monuments that the city has preserved for the visitor’s admiration. Ascending by the modern lift chair to the summit of the San Bernardo Hill you will appreciate a panoramic view of the city, while at its foot General Martin Miguel de Güemes is taking care of Salta and its citizens. The Salta polo and golf club and two universities give this city the cultural and sport framework for a sophisticated tourism. At a few kilometers from the city, between the green color of the mountains and the course of transparent waters, there is San Lorenzo, a summer season village with ancient trees, gardens in blossom and huge mansions, surrounded by soft slopes, special for long walks, picnics and horse riding. At the end of the travel we will visit the Craftsmanship Market (primitive flour mill), where you will admire fine silver and pottery pieces, embroideries and paintings, rustic knitting of different colors and leather handicrafts for saddles and riding gears typical of the gauchos.
01PM Return to hotel.
Day 5: 06:30AM Departure from hotel to start Cafayate Safari. Crossing the Valle de Lerma a farming area, through the N.R. 68, we reach Cafayate. Along this road we can see different towns like Cerrillos, la Merced, Carril and Coronel Moldes where many farming activities are developed, being tobacco the most important one.
Afterwards, we get into the valley of the river “las Conchas” o the Cafayate valley, a place of fantastic shapes and colors where we can see natural formations, gorges, amphitheatres, huge chimneys of many colors that highlight shapes which are known as “the monk”, “the mushroom”, “the amphitheatre”, “the devil’s throat” and “the castles”, all of them with predominant reddish colors.
The Dunes tell us that Cafayate is near, the most important city in the Calchaquies valleys, where the climate and the geography of the Cafayate valley give peculiar and unique taste to its grapes.
Continuing our trip, we reach the ancient city of Quilmes in the Yokavil Valley, strolling through the ruins of the old Diaguitas civilization we marvel at the communitary squares, the houses and the pucaras leading to an encounter with this culture, still present among the people of this area. We come back to Salta stopping in the quebrada de las Conchas for photostops.
08:30 PM Return to hotel.
Day 6: Free day.
Day 7: We leave from Hotel to start Humahuaca safari.
We leave Salta passing through the city of General Guemes heading to the picturesque Humahuaca valley, an encounter with rivers, hills, willows, cactuses and wild flowers.
On our way we pass by towns of great importance during the pre-Spaniards and colonial time and have prevailed but remain as small and quiet towns, such as Vulcan, Tumbaya, Maimara with its “Paleta del Pintor” (Painter’s palette), and Purmamarca, frozen in time at the base of the wonderful hill “ Cerro de los Siete Colores” (Mountain of the Seven Colors). We continue to Tilcara where we visit the archeological museum and the Pucará ruins, age-old aboriginal fortress strategically located and surrounded by colorful hills and cactuses. We leave behind the little villages of Huacalera and Uquia and finally arriving to Humahuaca, the biggest and most important city of this gorge…
We return to Salta in the afternoon through the sinuous mountain road, where we can appreciate the wonderful rain forest of the area of Las Yungas, a contrasting landscape with the puna seen during the trip that for sure will amaze you.
Lodging in Purmamarca, La Comarca Hotel ( Boutique hotel ). Breakfast included.
Day 8: Free day.
Day 9: Transfer from Purmamarca to Jujuy airport to take flight to Mendoza (connecting in Buenos Aires)
Arrive in Mendoza, transfer to Huentala hotel ( Boutique Hotel ). Lodging with breakfast.
Day 10: 00 AM Departure from hotel to visit the city and surroundings.
One of the most beautiful cities of the country invite you to visit it. Foundation area, aquarium, ruins of San Francisco. General San Martin Park is one of the most important green urban places in Argentina: Rosedal, Lago de Regatas, Cerro de la Gloria, Plaza Independencia, España square and the Civic centre. Cívico.
01PM. Return to hotel.
Day 11: 07AM Full day High Mountains excursion.
The beauty of the Andes has in Mendoza the maximum expression. Important historical and beautiful places, make this excursion an unforgettable experience. Potrerillos, Uspallata, Picheuta, Punta de Vacas, Penitentes, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua Park, and Villa Las Cuevas are places that will amaze us; and if the weather and the way allow it, you can see the majestic image of the Cristo Redentor.
Day 12: Transfer to Mendoza airport to take flight to Buenos Aires. Arrive and private transfer to Reino del Plata Hotel ( Boutique Hotel ). Breakfast included.
Day 13: Free day.
In the evening, tango dinner show to enjoy an unforgettable night.
Day 14: Private transfer to Ezeiza Internacional Airport.
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Programme includes:
*Lodging at Boutique hotels
*Breakfast
* 2 dinners in Buenos Aires ( one in the first stay and the other on second stay )
*2 box lunch in Salta
*Bilingual Transfers
*Bilingual Excursions
*Medical assistance ( during trip in Argentina )
*Personalizad assistance. Emergency phone 24 hrs opens.
*Bag
Programme Not includes
*International flight
*Local flights
*Extras
*Meals ( except those which are included )
Twin sharing: GBP752.00 per person
Single room: GBP1299.00 per person
10 May 2007
Exclusive Tango Tour – March-December 2007
Day 01 Arrive into Buenos Aires. Private Transfer to the 5 star Abasto Plaza Hotel.
Day 02 AM Special Tango Tour of bars and cafes frequented by Tango lovers and musicians, from Palais de Glace to La Viruta, Bar O’Rondeman to café El Banderin.
PM At leisure.
Evening Tango lesson and dance at La Viruta Milonga. Dinner included.
Day 03 AM Special Tango Tour of Downtown Lights, from bar La Ideal (where the movie Evita were shot) to Tango Square.
PM At leisure.
Evening Tango lesson and dance at La Nacional Milonga. Dinner included.
Day 04 AM Tango Shopping Tour.
PM At leisure.
Evening Tango lesson and dance at Salon Caning Milonga. Dinner included.
Day 05 Daytime at leisure.
Evening Tango lesson and dance at Proteno y Bailarin Milonga. Dinner included.
Day 06 AM Special Tango Tour - Farther on the Flood.
Evening Tango lesson and dance at Club Grisel Milonga. Dinner included.
Day 07 AM visit San Telmo’s Market
PM At leisure.
Evening Tango lesson and dance at El Beso Milonga. Dinner included.
Day 08 AM Special Tango Tour – Through the Neighbourhoods of Guapos.
PM At leisure.
Evening Tango lesson and dance at Nino Bien Milonga. Dinner included.
Day 09 AM at leisure.
PM At leisure.
Last Tango lesson and farewell dinner at Esquina Homero Manzi.
Day 10 Private transfer to airport.
Departure dates: Every Monday, March-December 2007
Package price: From £865 per person, minimum 4 persons travelling together
Inclusive of 9 nights Bed & Breakfast in 5 star Abasto Plaza Hotel, Tango tours with English speaking guide, dinners
International flights from the UK can be arranged. Call us for more details.
28 March 2007
Grand Tour of South America
October 13 Arrive into Lima
October 14 AM Half day city tour
PM Half day Larco Herrera Museum
October 15 Flight to Cuzco
PM Half day city tour
and surrounding ruins
October 16 Full day Chinchero, Maras,
Moray & Ollantaytambo
October 17 Full day visit to Machu Picchu
October 18 Revisit the Citadel
Train back to Cuzco
October 19 Day at leisure to explore the city
October 20 First class train to Puno
October 21 Visit to Copacabana and La Paz
October 22 AM Half day Tiahuanaco Ruins
PM City tour and Moon Valley
October 23 Flight to Buenos Aires
PM Half day city tour
October 24 Full day visit to EI Tigre and
Delta of the Parana
October 25 Flight to Iguazu
October 26 Visit Iguazu falls
October 27 Flight to Rio de Janeiro
October 28 Full day tour to Corcovado,
Sugar loaf and city tour
October 29 Transfer to the airport.
Departure dates: 13 October 2007
Package price: From £2888 per person, minimum 2 persons traveling together
Inclusive of regional flights, all collectable taxes and surcharges, Bed & Breakfast in 3-4 star hotels, tours with English speaking guide.
International flights from the UK can be arranged. Call us for more details.
28 March 2007
Tokyo – City of Geisha and Samurai
Day 01 Fly British Airways London/ Tokyo direct.
Day 02 Make your own way to 3 star New Takanawa Prince Hotel for 4 nights
Day 03-05 At leisure in Tokyo.
Day 06 Make your own way for the direct British Airways flight Tokyo/London
Departure dates: 01 October 2006 to 30 June 2007
(not available for 15-24 December 2006 inclusive)
Booking deadline: 13 October 2006
Package price: From £755 per person, minimum 2 persons traveling together
Inclusive of British Airways World Traveler class return flights, all collectable taxes and surcharges, Room only at New Takanawa Prince Hotel or similar.
Optional tours available.
1 September 2006
Hong Kong Nostalgia
Day 01 Fly British Airways London/ Hong Kong direct.
Day 02 Make your own way to 4 star City Garden Hotel for 4 nights
Day 03-05 At leisure in Hong Kong.
Day 06 Make your own way for the direct British Airways flight Hong Kong/London
Day 07 Arrive back into London early in the morning.
Departure dates: 25 October 2006 to 30 June 2007
(not available for 15-24 December 2006 inclusive)
Booking deadline: 13 October 2006
Package price: From £488 per person, minimum 2 persons traveling together
Inclusive of British Airways World Traveler class return flights, all collectable taxes and surcharges, Room only at City Garden Hotel or similar.
Optional tours available.
1 September 2006
Shanghai – East meets West
Day 01 Fly British Airways London/ Shanghai direct.
Day 02 You will be met and transferred to 4 star Ramada Plaza Hotel for 6 nights
Day 03-07 At leisure in Shanghai.
Day 08 Transfer for your British Airways direct flight Shanghai/London.
Departure dates: 01 September 2006 to 24 June 2007
(not available for 15-24 December 2006 inclusive)
Booking deadline: 13 October 2006
Package price: From £675 per person, minimum 2 persons together
Inclusive of British Airways World Traveler class return flights, all collectable taxes and surcharges, Bed & Breakfast at Ramada Plaza Hotel or similar and return transfers in Shanghai.
Optional tours available.
1 September 2006