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TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN ARGENTINA BASE 2020 COMPLETE EXPERIENCE December 06 - 18 2020 SHORT EXPERIENCE OF THE ECLIPSE December 11 – 15 2020
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN Argentina experienced a total eclipse of the sun on July 2, 2019. Seventeen months later, on December 14, 2020, the ARGENTINA BASE sun will once again hide in Argentina and Chile, this time crossing Patagonia. EUROLATINO Tour Operators is pleased 2020 to invite you to experience this unique phenomenon in one of the best viewing sites in Argentina. The chosen scenario for this adventure is a private plot located in Piedra del Complete Experience Aguila of the Neuquén Province (39° 53´ 20"S 69° 48' 04" December 06 - 18 W). We invite you to enjoy a unique and unforgettable observation of the Argentine Eclipse 2020! Near Bariloche, EUR 5.278.- we will have a special and comfortable place to live this amazing experience. Here you can find a quiet place to SHORT EXPERIENCE OF THE ECLIPSE prepare your equipment or just rest before the main event. December 11 – 15 What is a total eclipse of the sun? EUR 854.- TO WATCH THE VIDEO, CLICK ON THIS LINK https://youtu.be/S1LeajkyeUs
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN Live your eclipse experience knowing the highlights ARGENTINA BASE of Argentina. We offer you a complete experience of 14 days / 13 nights. It includes a magnificent visit to 2020 the Iguazu Falls, a natural wonder in South America. Enjoy also the region of the lakes in Bariloche and continue the adventure to Chile crossing the Andes Complete Experience mountain range with bus and boats to Puerto Varas. December 06 - 18 From Puerto Montt we will then fly to Punta Arenas to visit the wonderful Torres del Paine and return to EUR 5.278.- Argentina to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate. If you have other plans while visiting South SHORT EXPERIENCE OF THE ECLIPSE America, we offer you the amazing short experience December 12 – 15 that starts in Buenos Aires with a flight to Bariloche, living this experience for 5 days / 4 nights. EUR 854.-
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN INCLUDED SERVICES IN THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE Included and not included Services • Air Tickets Buenos Aires - Iguazu • Air Tickets Iguazu - Buenos Aires - Bariloche • Air Tickets El Calafate - Buenos Aires • 13 nights in selected hotels. INCLUDED SERVICES IN THE SHORT EXPERIENCE • Transfers and excursions with English-speaking travel guides • 4 nights in selected hotels. • Buffet breakfast at the hotel's restaurants. • Transfers and excursions with Spanish-speaking travel guides • 8 Lunches / 4 dinners as mentioned in the program. • Buffet breakfast at the hotel's restaurants. • City tour in Buenos Aires • 3 Lunches / 1 dinners as mentioned in the program. • La Ventana tango show with dinner. • Eclipse Experience 2020 Complete Program, including • Gaucho Party in Santa Susana Haciencia • Small Circuit Tour • Tour of the Seven Lakes • Full package at Iguazu Falls • Tour Director English/ German / Spanish throughout the trip. • Eclipse Experience 2020 Complete Program, including • o Small Circuit Tour NOT INCLUDED IN THE SHORT EXPERIENCE o Tour of the Seven Lakes • National and/or international air tickets and airport taxes. • Visit of Torres del Paine National Park • Tips for guides and/or drivers. • Extras in the hotel such as: laundry, phone calls, etc. • Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier • Personal expenses • Tour Director English/ German / Spanish throughout the trip. • Trips and meals not mentioned in the program. • • Other services not mentioned in the program NOT INCLUDED IN THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE • • • International air ticket and airport taxes. • Tips for guides and/or drivers. • Extras in the hotel such as: laundry, phone calls, etc. • Personal expenses • Trips and meals not mentioned in the program. • Other services not mentioned in the program •
EXPERIENCIA TOTAL DAY 1 Sunday 6 December ARRIVAL IN BUENOS AIRES Arrival in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, reception at the airport through our partner and transfer to the hotel in the city center. COMPLETE EXPERIENCE
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 2 Monday 7 December CITY TOUR IN BUENOS AIRES Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel and start our tour in Buenos Aires. We will take you on a journey through this unique city, full of passion, history, culture and magic. Our first visit is through one of the main avenues, Avenida 9 de Julio, where we will see the Teatro Colón and the Obelisk. Then we will visit the Plaza de Mayo, where we will make our first stop, the historical, political and founding epicenter of the city; we can take pictures of the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government House and the Cabildo. The city tour continues south through the old San Telmo district, passing through Lezama Park.
EXPERIENCIA COMPLETA DAY 2 Monday 7 December CITY TOUR IN BUENOS AIRES We will continue further south to reach the neighborhood of La Boca, where we have our second stop. Famous for the Boca Juniors stadium, one of the greatest exponents of Argentine passion: football and also important for Caminito, one of the biggest tourist attractions, full of color, magic and history. After the break, we moved to Puerto Madero, one of the newest, most exclusive and modern neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, with its main areas of Retiro and Plaza San Martín. We will move to Palermo, which is the main green area of Buenos Aires. The last neighborhood we will visit is the upscale and sophisticated neighborhood of La Recoleta to finish our tour at the Hotel. You will have the rest of the day off for private activities. COMPLETE EXPERIENCE
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 2 Monday 7 December TANGO SHOW WITH DINNER In the evening, we will take you to one of the most famous tango shows in Buenos Aires, not only to enjoy the magnificent show, but also to try the excellent Argentine cuisine. The show takes place in a renovated restaurant and theater in the heart of San Telmo, a historic neighborhood rich in tango culture. You can taste delicious traditional Argentine food, taste unique local wines and see the most of the passionate tango. The tango show will begin at 10 p.m., with music not only from a live tango orchestra, but also from an Argentine gaucho band. On stage, four spectacular couples dance with incredible precision and great passion. The show will also give you an idea of gaucho culture through its music, as well as a surprising demonstration of your boller skills (next-generation tools used in cattle grazing). To close an unforgettable evening, the artists of La Ventana sing a poignant tribute to Eva Perón. After dinner and show, return to the hotel. TO WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE SHOW CLICK ON THIS LINK https://vimeo.com/386223429
DAY 3 Tuesday 8 December BUENOS AIRES Fiesta Gaucha in Santa Susana Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will leave the city heading to Los Cardales (Buenos Aires) enjoying an incredible landscape and a pleasant trip where we will visit the pampas of Argentina. Upon arrival, we will be welcomed with a typical traditional "meatloaf", Argentinian wine and soft drinks. Later, you can enjoy a horse carriage ride to explore the ranch land, followed by a delicious barbecue. Lunch includes a starter of chorizos-morcillas, a main course with loin, chorizo steak, chicken salad and side dish. Drinks are also included, and you can taste red or white Argentine wine. During lunch, you will have fun with a tango and folklore show where everyone is invited to dance. We can see an exciting show of "boleadoras" where gauchos throw traditional weapons. After lunch, we'll start the real entertainment as the gauchos show off their incredible skills. They will make a "ring race", a "quadraera race" that is a typical gaucho competition and will eventually graze animals. To finish this traditional experience, in the afternoon the "mate" (yerba mate soaked in hot water), a typical Argentine drink, as well as cakes will be served. The tour ends with the return to your hotel. COMPLETE EXPERIENCE
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 4 Wednesday 9 December BUENOS AIRES - IGUAZU Excursion Brazilian Falls Breakfast at the hotel. On-time transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Iguazu (AA 09:50 - 11:40). Upon arrival, reception through our staff and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, free time at the hotel. In the afternoon, we will visit the Brazilian side of the Falls. The Brazilian Park offers new facilities for you to enjoy during the tour. Upon arrival at the Visitor Center, we will board the panoramic buses to start the tour. After a while we will get off the bus to start walking the trails. From the first balcony we will find a panoramic view of the Argentine Falls. Then, after 950 meters with stunning views over the Iguazu River, we will reach the waterfalls on the Brazilian side.
DAY 4 Wednesday 9 December BUENOS AIRES - IGUAZU Excursion Brazilian Falls The walkway that enters the river next to the fall of Floriano gives the visitor a refreshing reception and a beautiful panoramic view of the Iguazu River and the Devil's Canyon Gorge. The elevator and stairs lead to the shopping and dining area above. With some degree of difficulty, the path includes many stairs. The Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls is the place for the best views of the falls. Bring your camera ready to take many photos! COMPLETE EXPERIENCE
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 5 Thursday 10 December IGUAZU Full Day Tour Excursion to the Argentine Falls with Big Adventure Boat Ride Breakfast at the hotel. This 8-hour tour will take you on a walk and discover the upper and lower circuits, to Devil's Gorge, one of the most beautiful tourist spots in the region ending the tour with a quick boat ride through the choppy waters of Rio Iguazu to go down the Falls and observe them from very close! Known as the largest water system in the world, the Falls are essential, and this tour will show you its wonders, always accompanied by a bilingual professional guide. In the Iguazu Falls you can enjoy the following walks: UPPER CIRCUIT: The 800 meters of walkways are separated from the surface of the jungle to protect the fauna by avoiding the interruption of its natural trails. From this circuit you will have a superior view of the Falls, enjoying its magnificence with a panoramic view. Duration of the tour: one hour. TO WATCH THE WATERFALL VIDEO CLICK ON THIS LINK https://youtu.be/PF_pq_GL4yw
DAY 5 Thursday 10 December IGUAZU Full Day Tour Excursion to the Argentine Falls LOWER CIRCUIT: 1,600 meters of walkways, also separated from the surface of the jungle, enjoying a view from below and around the Iguazu Falls. This circuit provides a unique experience in which you will feel as part of the natural environment, observing and perceiving its magnitude up close. You will see Dos Hermanas, Alvar Núñez, San Martín, Bosetti and even the Peñón de la Bella Vista, from where you will get a panoramic view of devil's Gorge and the Lower Iguazu River Canyon. Being so close to the waterfalls is a truly unforgettable experience, and on this circuit you will also have the opportunity to visit St. Martin's Island. Duration of the tour: two hours. COMPLETE EXPERIENCE
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 5 Thursday 10 December IGUAZU Full Day Tour Excursion to the Argentine Falls with Big Adventure Boat Ride DEVIL´S GORGE: From Cataratas Station, the train goes up to Garganta station in about 18 minutes. Then a walk along the walkways about 1200 meters above the islands will take you to enjoy the most spectacular view from the most important balcony: devil's Gorge, the biggest fall of the Iguazu Falls. Time required: two hours.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 5 Thursday 10 December IGUAZU Full Day Tour Excursion to the Argentine Falls with Big Adventure Boat Ride “GREAT ADVENTURE”. It is divided into 2 parts: navigation in semi-rigid zodiac boats that extend at the foot of the San Martín, Bosetti and Tres Mosqueteros falls and the Devil's Gorge Canyon. In addition, you will sail through the rapids of the river, reaching Puerto Macuco (3 kilometers from the falls). The second part is an exciting bus tour of approximately 8 km through the jungle following the Yacaratiá trail, where you will get information from our guides on the flora and fauna of the jungle until you reach Puerto Macuco. Back to the hotel.
SHORT EXPERIENCE DAY 6 Friday 11 December IGUAZU – BS. AIRES - BARILOCHE Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, free time to relax or enjoy the hotel facilities. Lunch at the hotel. On-time transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Bariloche via Buenos Aires (AA 15:40 - 21:50). Upon arrival in Bariloche, reception through our staff and transfer to your hotel. San Carlos de Bariloche, also known as Argentina's Switzerland, is located in the foothills of the Andes, on the southern coast of Lake Nahuel Huapi. The city emerged in the 1930s and 1940s as an important tourist center with skiing, trekking and mountaineering facilities. BEGINNING OF THE SHORT EXPERIENCE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE SHORT EXPERIENCE DAY 7 Saturday 12 December BARILOCHE Excursion Chico Circuit Breakfast at the hotel. We will start our tour of the Chico Circuit of Bariloche by picking you up from your hotel and heading to Playa Bonita. Located just 8 km from the city, you can see the beautiful island of Huemul from this unique location. 10 km later, we will reach Cerro Campanario, where you can climb a chairlift (additional cost) and reach an altitude of 1050 m. From the top, you will see below the incredible extension, composed of the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes, the El Trébol lagoon, the peninsulas of San Pedro and Llao Llao, Victoria Island and the Otto, López, Goye, Cathedral and Bariloche hills.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE SHORT EXPERIENCE DAY 7 Saturday 12 December BARILOCHE Excursion Chico Circuit Then we continue to the impressive Hotel Llao Llao and the beautiful Chapel San Eduardo, a couple of buildings with stunning architecture. We will also see Puerto Pañuelo, the port from which the boats depart to Victoria Island and the Arrayanes Forest. Further on, you'll see golf courses, the Angostura bridge over the river linking Lake Moreno, Nahuel Huapi and López Bay at the foot of the hill of the same name. Leaving the bay behind us, we will move to a Panoramic Point, a natural panoramic view, from where you can see Lake Moreno and the llao Llao peninsula. Then we will cross the narrow bridge of Lake Moreno, passing the lagoon El Trébol and Avenida Bustillo, from where we will start our journey back to Bariloche.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE SHORT EXPERIENCE DAY 8 Sunday 13 December BARILOCHE Tour of the 7 Lakes Breakfast at the hotel. We travel the RN-40 (National Highway) from San Carlos de Bariloche until it is connected to the RN-231 and take to the west. Some sections of the road line Lake Nahuel Huapi, revealing Cerro Catedral in the background. After passing Puerto Manzano, you cross Villa La Angostura, a true mountain village, characterized by its meticulous and clean architecture.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE SHORT EXPERIENCE DAY 8 Sunday 13 December BARILOCHE Tour of the 7 Lakes A few kilometers later begins the path of the 7 lakes, walking the lakes Drafty, Mirror, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Beautiful and Machonico. Each attraction has a unique landscape, surrounded by olive groves and lush forests. Once in San Martín de los Andes, on the shore of Lake Lacar, passengers can explore the city and the main street. We return by the same path, or the road of Junín de los Andes, according to the state of them.
DAY 9 Monday 14 December SANTO TOMAS Eclipse Experience ASTRONOMICAL PHENOMENON IN A PRIVATE PLACE LOCATED IN PIEDRA DEL AGUILA, NEUQUÉN, ARGENTINA. Location 39 ° 53’20 "S 69 ° 48’4" W Breakfast at the hotel. Today is the day we've been waiting for. Everything is prepared for it and its enjoyment. Probably many of you have already ▪Santo Tomás seen a total eclipse of the sun. And you know they're all completely different. This one will last more than two minutes, a record for your eyes. At one point, we will leave the hotel in the direction of the place where we will experience this total solar eclipse adventure, reaching a privileged location along the central axis of the eclipse in Northern Patagonia in the province of Neuquén, Argentina, on December 14, 2020 from 11.45 a.m. and ending at 14.35pm local time. Waiting for this special moment in a private place with all the comfort you need. Services, gourmet food, COMPLETE EXPERIENCE premium wines and craft beers. SHORT EXPERIENCE
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE SHORT EXPERIENCE DAY 9 Monday 14 December SANTO TOMAS Eclipse Experience TRAVEL DETAILS: - Duration of the trip: 06:00 am - 06:00 pm. - Activities: Eclipse observation day on a private ranch in Piedra del Aguila, Neuquén province, Patagonia. Arriving at our special private ranch, our team will be ready to welcome you and show you the field, the location of the restrooms, show you the area where you can set up your camera and be ready to enjoy this natural event. We will welcome you with a welcome drink to relax and start feeling the Eclipse fever. The distance from Bariloche or Neuquén to the place in Santo Tomás is exactly 230 km (one way). The private field is a cattle ranch, with an area of more than 5000 hectares.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE SHORT EXPERIENCE DAY 9 Monday 14 December SANTO TOMAS Eclipse Experience Eclipse Day Timeline: ECLIPSE PHASES UTC TIME LOCAL TIME Partial eclipse starts 11:45:38 14:45:38 Full eclipse starts 13:08:05 16:08:05 Max. eclipse 13:09:08 16:09:08 The complete eclipse ends 13:10:12 16:10:12 Partial eclipse ends 14:35:37 17:35:37 As lunch will be served as a premium outdoor meal, you can have it before and/or after enjoying the astronomical phenomenon accompanied by non-alcoholic beverages, premium Argentine wines and Patagonian craft beers. Passengers can choose to have lunch anywhere surrounded by nature or with protected shade at our base camp. Once the experience is complete, we will return to the bus and to the hotel in Bariloche. After a short break, we will enjoy a dinner with the group, time to share experiences, photos and get together.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 10 Tuesday 15 December BARILOCHE - PUERTO VARAS End of the short experience with airport transfer for the flight to Santiago. Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by bus from Bariloche to Puerto Pañuelo, passing by Lake Nahuel Huapi. Along the way, you'll be amazed by the beautiful Swiss-style architecture that characterizes the buildings in the area. Beautiful gardens and flowers color the landscapes to Puerto Pañuelo. Upon arrival, we will sail from Puerto Pañuelo to Puerto Blest aboard The Great Victoria, sailing through Lake Nahuel Huapi. You will observe the grandeur of the landscapes, the green tones of the forests, the birds that fly nearby and learn more about the fascinating history of the destination. Around noon we will arrive at Puerto Blest.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 10 Tuesday 15 December BARILOCHE – PUERTO VARAS Then, we travel by bus along the Cold River to Puerto Alegre and then continue the sailing journey through Lake Frias, aboard the South Victoria. Along this stretch of the lake, we will experience beautiful views of Cerro Tronador. After a short navigation, we will arrive in Puerto Frias, where we will complete the necessary steps at the border.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 10 Tuesday 15 December BARILOCHE – PUERTO VARAS After the formalities on the Argentine-Chilean border, we will continue by bus to Peulla with beautiful views of the Andes Mountains. Once in Peulla, a paradise for nature lovers, we will have lunch before setting sail for Petrohué, sailing through The All Saints Lake. Weather permitting, you can see different and stunning views of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes and Cerro Tronador. We will continue towards Puerto Varas, passing by Lake Llanquihue. Stunning views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Arrival in Puerto Varas
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 11 Wednesday 16 December PUERTO MONTT – PUNTA ARENAS – PUERTO NATALES Breakfast at the hotel. Timely transfer to the airport for your flight from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas (LA 07:56 - 10:06). On arrival, ground transfer to Puerto Natales (approximately 3 hours). Lunch on the way at a local restaurant. Arrival at our hotel and check-in. After a short break, we will begin to explore the grandeur of Torres del Paine National Park and its main attractions Amarga Lagoon and Salto Grande. We conclude the tour back to the hotel in Puerto Natales.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 12 Thursday 17 December PUERTO NATALES - NAL PARK. TORRES DEL PAINE – EL CALAFATE Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will arrive at the impressive Mirador del Toro. We continue our journey in Torres del Paine National Park. There we head to the Grey Zone, from where it is possible to see its beautiful beach. There we will find icebergs separated from the glacier. Lunch on the way at a local restaurant. To finish our trip in Chilean Patagonia, we take a short walk to the North-Joldt Viewpoint. Continue by bus to Cancha Carrera, the border town between Argentina and Chile. After the migration formalities and passport control, we travel by land to El Calafate (Argentina) to our hotel.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 13 Friday 18 December EL CALAFATE - PERITO MORENO Today you're going on a trip to the Perito Moreno Glacier. The trip starts at the hotel and takes us to “Los Glaciares National Park”. After a 1.5-hour travel time, you're just 80 km from the Perito Moreno Glacier. Approximately 1 kilometer from the panoramic point of the glacier, begins a path that will take us to the "iceberg channel" to our goal. From there we start a walk that takes us to the panoramic terraces of the National Park. You will have about 3 hours of free time to enjoy the show.
COMPLETE EXPERIENCE DAY 14 Saturday 19 December EL CALAFATE - BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, transfer early to the airport to take your flight to Buenos Aires (AA 13:25 - 16:20) and connect the flight back home.
Suggested hotels 06-08.12.2020 BUENOS AIRES Hotel NH Florida (4 ****) The NH Buenos Aires Florida hotel is located in the commercial heart of Buenos Aires, surrounded by shops, pubs and restaurants. It is a perfect starting point to discover the city, because it is within walking distance of its historical part and its most emblematic places. There is a metro station a few minutes walk, and from there it is already very easy to get around.
Suggested hotels 09 - 10.12.2020 IGUAZU: Hotel Panoramic Grand (4****) Located on a hill overlooking the Milestone of the Three Frontiers, just 15 minutes from the Iguazu Falls and two blocks from the center of Puerto Iguazu, the Panoramic Grand introduces itself. The Hotel has 91 rooms decorated in a modern and minimalist style. Built in the 1950s by the famous architect Bustillo and declared a Municipal Historical Heritage, was remodeled keeping the original facade. An unparalleled view of the union of the Paraná and Iguazu rivers, a natural boundary between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, make the Panoramic Grand the ideal place to relax and enjoy.
Suggested hotels 11 - 14.12.2020 BARILOCHE: Design Suites Bariloche (4****) A world-class complex, providing an area of privacy and exclusivity by combining indigenous materials and textures, with the latest in cutting-edge technology and design. Located in front of Lake Nahuel Huapi and only two km from the center, its rooms invite us to contemplate and enjoy the best landscapes. Each element that makes up the decoration of the hotel was created especially for it, achieving unique environments that transport you to a world populated with image.
Suggested hotels 15.12.2020 PUERTO VARAS: Hotel Cabaña del Lago (4 ****) Hotel Cabaña del Lago is located in front of Lake Llanquihue which gives you the opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of the Lake and the Osorno Volcano. The hotel has 157 rooms, restaurant, bar, heated pool, sauna, spa, outdoor children's games, billiard room and children's playroom.
Suggested hotels 16.12.2020 PUERTO NATALES: Hotel Costaustralis (3,5 ***) Located in front of the fjord of Last Hope, Hotel Costaustralis stands out for its traditional building that rises as the postcard entrance to the city of Puerto Natales. Inside is home to the history and traditions of the area through a warm and personalized service along with a sober and elegant décor with a great presence of materials from the region. The rooms enjoy a stunning sea view with the Patagonian mountains in the background.
Suggested hotels 17-18.12.2020 EL CALAFATE: Hotel El Ato Calafate (4,5 ****) As it is close to most of the landmarks of El Calafate, Alto Calafate is a fantastic destination for tourists. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, minibar and free Wi-Fi. The reception is open 24 hours and its swimming pool and breakfast included will also help make your stay even more special.
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