Day 01. Buenos Aires. Arrival in Argentina. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel for 1 night. The main program begins tomorrow. And today we come to our senses, a transatlantic flight is no joke. With the most desperate we will walk a little around Buenos Aires.

Day 02. Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Highway # 3. Transfer to the airport, flight to Ushuaia. Arrival in Ushuaia – the southernmost city in the world, located on the banks of the Beagle Channel, the gateway to the Tierra del Fuego National Park. The city is part of a free economic zone and is developing thanks to tourism. Argentineans call Ushuaia not only "the end of the world" but also "the gateway to Antarctica". Today we leave the city along Highway # 3 to immerse ourselves in natural beauty: colorful valleys surrounded by snow-capped Andes, numerous viewing platforms with breathtaking views, the Garibaldi Pass, many colorful small waterfalls, orange forests and glacial lakes await us. The road is a landmark in itself. It stretches from the very south of South America all the way to Alaska. The forests of Tierra del Fuego are completely different from the usual forests: trunks and branches are covered with white lichen; there is green moss on the stones and fallen trees. Millennial glaciers on the mountain tops, hidden glacial lakes with the purest water and the most delicious asado - Patagonian lamb meat - what a wonderful day! In the evening, we will walk around the city, there are not many sights in Ushuaia. You can see them all in a couple of hours. These are houses of unique architecture, a port, a museum in a former prison and a church. (You can visit the museum on your own). We will explore tiny Ushuaia up and down, go to the embankment, where the famous sign of the End of the World (Fin del Mundo) is installed and admire the Beagle Channel. Snow-capped mountains, cries of seagulls, an image of the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands and the former British warship St. Christopher of 1943, which ran aground right next to the shore. Wonderful photos are guaranteed! Accommodation at the hotel for 2 nights. (Asado lunch is included)

Day 03. Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego National Park. Today we will spend the whole day in Tierra del Fuego National Park, an archipelago of about forty islands. It owes its name to Magellan, who saw the locals' fires on the shore. Tierra del Fuego amazes with its severe beauty. The park is located 11 kilometers from Ushuaia and continues to the border with Chile. Lakes among the mountains, snow caps on their peaks, dense forests and hills covered with tall grass allow you to enjoy the natural beauty of these places. The coast has suitable conditions for the reproduction and life of birds. The autumn colors are simply crazy! Get your cameras ready!! The colorful and unique nature of Patagonia: rocky mountains, unique Patagonian Forest, beautiful bays, glacial lakes, and picturesque lagoons. Here you can see rare vegetation: the Chilean variety of beech, cherry trees, and brown wood. White and green orchids, immortelle, daisies, and bright yellow violets grow in the park. The animal world is represented by guanacos, foxes, beavers, condors.

Day 04. Ushuaia - Navigation along the Beagle Channel - El Calafate. Departure to the port, the beginning of navigation along the Beagle Channel to the islands with birds and sea lions, and, we will disembark and walk along the island of Bridges. During navigation on a beautiful catamaran, you can admire the most beautiful views of the channel and the mountains that squeeze it on both sides. We will be accompanied by seagulls, albatrosses, petrels, and other seabirds. The extreme point of navigation is the famous "Lighthouse at the End of the Earth", described by Jules Verne in one of his novels. More than a hundred years ago, the lighthouse served as the only guiding star for ships rounding South America from the south. In 1997, the lighthouse was restored, and it is again in working order. From here we turn back and go the same way, but closer to the opposite, northern bank of the channel. On this way you can see the characteristic flora of Tierra del Fuego. Today we fly to El Calafate (flight time 1:20). Arrival in El Calafate. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel for 3 nights.

Day 05. El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park. Transfer to Los Glaciares National Park, which is 80 km from the city. Today we will take a unique trip to the Blue Pearl of Patagonia, where blue glaciers slide from the mountain tops into Lake Argentino. The turquoise water of the lake, wild mountains and blue sky complete the special, unique color of these places. Along with many "dry" glaciers that do not reach the water, the park has three of the largest and most beautiful glaciers: Perito Moreno, Upsala and Spegazzini. But the most famous of all the glaciers is Perito Moreno, named after the explorer of these places Francisco Moreno (the word "Perito" in Spanish means "specialist, expert, connoisseur of his business"). Today we will observe this glacier, the height of which above the surface of the lake reaches 60 m, and the length of the glacier is 4 km. It practically crosses the entire lake. The age of the glacier is about 30,000 years. This natural wonder has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. Perito Moreno is unique - it is the only glacier in the world that does not retreat, like many others, but on the contrary, indomitably advances, and at a very high speed for a glacier. After visiting the Los Glaciares National Park, we return to the town of El Calafate.

Day 06. El Calafate - Navigation to the glaciers. Early in the morning from El Calafate we will head to the port of Banderas (50 km), where a boat will be waiting for us, on which we will go along the northern side of Lake Argentino to the Upsala glacier. The unique beauty of Patagonia awaits you - the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers. The most powerful of the glaciers is Upsala, the area of which reaches 900 sq. km, and the length is more than 60 km. The height of the glacier wall is up to 80 m. Spegazzini glacier is the highest and very impressive. It is formed by the confluence of three ice streams. Above it, high in the sky, is the black "devil's head" - an inaccessible rock, above which two sharp "wolf ears" stick out. Thick fog always swirls there and from time to time this black head appears in swirling wisps of fog, and disappears again. Accompanied by the thunderclaps produced by the cracks in the glacier, it looks amazing. The height of the wall of this glacier is also striking - up to 135 meters. When the sun shines through, blue light is emitted from the cracks of the glacier - it seems that a cold blue flame is bubbling inside it. At the end of the excursion and landing on the shore, you will be taken back to the hotel.

Day 07. El Calafate - Torres del Paine National Park (Chile) - Puerto Natales. We leave for Torres del Paine National Park, located on Chilean territory. Torres del Paine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its giant granite massifs and unique ecosystem of the polar pampa. After about 4 hours of driving, we arrive at the border point between Argentina and Chile. We go through border formalities. After crossing the border with Chile, lunch at one of the local Chilean restaurants. (The tourist pays for the lunch himself). Then we go to Torres del Paine National Park. Along the way, you can watch grazing guanacos, rheas and soaring condors. It is interesting to watch the local species of ibis - the bandurrias bird. Torres del Paine is one of the most beautiful corners of Chile. The park's territory is 181,414 hectares and it is interesting primarily because here, among the mountains, dozens of lakes, and rivers, almost all the landscapes of Patagonia are collected - shrub plains, humid forests, Magellanic tundra and high-mountain desert, not to mention glaciers, waterfalls, rainbows, and other beauties. This unique natural wonder is created by the slowly retreating glaciers of the Southern Ice Fields, which expose vertical cliffs almost one and a half kilometers high, rising above the lakes and hills. Today you will see the magnificent Lago Toro Lake, the Rio Paine River and the beautiful Paine Falls, Lago Sarmiento Lake, Lake Nordenskjold with the Almirante Nieto Mountain in the background, the Amarga Lagoon and the amazing Pehoe Lake. Departure to the Mirador Condor observation deck, observation of the Salto Grande waterfall. Then departure to Puerto Natales, a cute town located on the shore of the Bay of Last Hope. Arrival at the hotel, accommodation for 1 night. Observation of mountain peaks covered with sparkling snow, swimming black-necked swans, flocks of cormorants gracefully sitting on the pier extending far into the bay. The history of the development of this region began in the 16th century, when the Spanish navigator Juan Ladriero, who was looking for a passage from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic, wandering between the islands, numerous channels, channels, and banks of the bay, called this area the last hope.

Day 08. Puerto Natales – Magdalena Island – Punta Arenas. We leave for Punta Arenas; a city located on the shore of the Strait of Magellan. The Patagonian Cordillera makes a bend here, forming an elegant, inverted comma-like, “tail” of the southern cone and gently plunges into the ocean with the Brunswick Peninsula, which goes deep into the famous Strait of Magellan. We move to Punta Arenas along the world-famous “End of the World” road. Arrival at the port and departure to Magdalena Island, located in the Strait of Magellan, to meet the unique world of penguins in their natural habitat. Have you ever seen penguins up close? Just imagine, these cute photogenic creatures freely roam the island, and we are going to visit them. Magdalena Island is a protected wildlife area; in 1982 it was renamed a natural monument. More than 100 thousand penguins come to Magdalena Island to breed. These places are characterized by very strong cold winds, so you need to wear warm jackets with hoods, hats will not help, they will simply be torn off! The trip to Magdalena Island will take about 4 hours, considering the time on the way to the island, time on the island itself and time to return to the shore. Evening arrival at the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel for 1 night.

Day 09. Punta Arenas – Puerto Montt – Puerto Varas – Frutillar. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Puerto Montt - the gateway to the Chilean Lake District. The land of divine palette of nature: rivers, volcanoes covered with snow caps, green valleys, impenetrable forests, and crystal-clear lakes. This is a real Mecca for lovers of stunning nature, which resembles the lakes of Karelia or Finland, with the only addition - mountain peaks standing as an impregnable wall. Meeting at the Puerto Montt airport and transfer to Puerto Varas, a satellite city of Puerto Montt, located on the shore of the second largest lake in Latin America - Llanquihue, opposite the stunning Osorno volcano. Puerto Varas is also called the "city of roses" for the huge number of varieties of fragrant flowers. If the weather permits, we will admire the amazingly beautiful view of the snow-capped peaks of the volcanoes rising above the lake - Osorno and Calbuco. Puerto Varas, like most towns and villages in this area, has typical German architecture and aesthetics against the backdrop of almost Central European landscapes - different generations of emigrants from Germany developed these rainy lands. After the war, many Nazis fled here, which, however, does not at all reflect the mood of the majority of ethnic Germans in the country. These are places of a strange mixture and interaction of the cultures of the southern Indians - the Mapuche and immigrants from Germany. Continuation of the excursion to the town of Frutillar, where since the 19th century there has been a large German colony, which has had a significant influence on the architecture, culture, and gastronomic preferences of the inhabitants of these places. Visit the unique Del Lago Theater and the majestic Osorno volcano. Return to Puerto Varas. Accommodation at the hotel for 1 night. Those wishing to try their luck can spend this evening and even the whole night in the local casino, located just 5 minutes from the hotel.

Day 10. Puerto Varas – Puerto Montt – Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Departure to Puerto Montt. Inspection of the embankment with a monument to the first German settlers, the cathedral built of mahogany Alerce. Then we will go to the Caleta de Angelmo market, where the city's residents traditionally come to try seafood dishes. Visit to the Angelmo fair, where you can buy products from local craftsmen. After that, a visit to the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, the largest in Northern Patagonia. It is where the forests of Chilean Patagonia begin, which stretch south to the end of the continent for almost one and a half thousand kilometers. A walk through the forest, which combines the unique characteristics of a mixture of humid tropical jungle with northern taiga. Most of the local trees and flowers are endemic. The volcanoes Osorno, Calbuco and Puntiagudo surrounding this area create a unique landscape here. The surrounding valleys, mountain slopes, volcanoes and evergreen rainforests represent an untouched ecosystem. Here you can enjoy the beauty of the Chilean Lake District: volcanoes, forest rivers, small lakes, waterfalls, and many rare plants. Viewing the Petrohue waterfalls and unusual lava masses. Then transfer to the hotel and accommodation for 1 night.

Day 11. One-day Cruise from Chile to Argentina – San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina). Today we have a wonderful day. We are going on a cruise along the incredibly beautiful lakes that connect Chile and Argentina. We will pass by the uniquely beautiful land of lakes of bright blue and emerald green color. Volcanoes that retain caps of eternal snow and are reflected in the blue mirrors of the lakes. Mountain villages located on the hills from which cascades of crimson bells of copihue - the national flower of Chile - descend. The lakes are surrounded by virgin forests with the rarest trees of araucaria and alerce. Today these forests remain only in these places and many of them are thousands of years old. Myriads of islands, islets, channels, and fjords appear. The unforgettable beauty of the landscape resembles the Swiss Alps, but on an incomparably larger scale. Evening arrival in San Carlos de Bariloche. Accommodation at the hotel for 2 nights.

Day 12. San Carlos de Bariloche – Cerro Otto – Cerro Campanario. Author's excursion to Bariloche. Today you will have a colorful journey to a completely unimaginable corner of Bariloche, enchanting with its picturesqueness and panoramic views of the majestic Andes, numerous islands, and bays. Cerro Otto is an unforgettable landscape, reminiscent of alpine landscapes, but in a much more enchanting version. From here, amazing views of San Carlos de Bariloche, the glacial lake Nahuel Huapi of intense blue color and countless islands with typical alpine houses made of stone and beautiful wood open up. You will be amazed by the views of the mountains surrounding the lake, soaring delta gliders and sparkling snow on the peaks. Being here, you will feel like a bird soaring over the lake bowl, skirting the green islands. You will be taken to Cerro Otto by a cable car donated to the city by the famous Argentine industrialist Boris Furman, born and raised in the suburbs of Buenos Aires and famous for his philanthropy. The rich history of this man is documented in the small Cerro Otto Museum, where you can learn about the history of the first settlers and founders of Bariloche. You can also enjoy Argentine dishes and drinks in a restaurant with a rotating floor. So, during your meal, you can admire all the scenery without leaving your table. After visiting Cerro Otto, we follow a route that passes through the most beautiful places of Lake Nahuel Huapi, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints with magnificent views of the Trebol Lagoon, the peninsula of San Pedro and Jao Jao, Victoria Island, and Huemul Island. We continue our journey across the bridge connecting Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes, take a wonderful walk through the picturesque forest to the lake, enjoy the natural beauty that you will not forget. We proceed to the Jao Jao peninsula and the lake port of Panuelo. After a wonderful walk, we take the chairlifts to Cerro Campanario - a panoramic view of all Bariloche from a bird's eye view, simply breathtaking views, a "must see" in Bariloche! Evening return to the hotel. Night in San Carlos de Bariloche.

Day 13. San Carlos de Bariloche – Buenos Aires. Today we will take a flight to Buenos Aires, but before departure you will have something to do, because Bariloche is the chocolate capital of Argentina, so the main street is lined with endless shops of chocolate manufacturers. As soon as you cross the threshold, you literally find yourself in a chocolate fairy tale - huge chocolate bars with nuts, raisins and some intricate fillings, dozens of types of candy, all kinds of figurines, houses, and gift sets. Each store has a coffee shop with a huge selection of all variations of chocolate. You can also take a colorful promenade along the beautiful Nahuel Huapi Lake. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport. Flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel for 1 night.

Day 14. Buenos Aires – Flight to Home. According to your flight home, a transfer to the airport will be provided. You must be at the airport 3 hours before your international flight.

Rates per person in $USD / group min of 12 pax
Double occupancy DBL	$5300
Single occupancy SGL	$6200

The price includes:

• 13 nights hotel accommodations 4* with hotel taxes and daily breakfast.
• 4 flights according to the program: Buenos Aires – Ushuaia / Ushuaia – El Calafate / Punta Arenas – Puerto Montt / Bariloche – Buenos Aires.
• Excursions, visits, and navigation according to the program.
• All entrance tickets according to the program.
• Surface and overland travel as indicated.
• Comfortable transport.
• English-speaking guides throughout the whole route.

The price does NOT include:

• International flight.
• Checked baggage fee for each flight according to the tour program.
• Travel insurance. To be arranged independently. It is necessary to have insurance for all domestic flights. The tour operator is not responsible for the cancellation of domestic flights by airlines.
• Meals not included in the program. The guide will give a recommendation. $30-40 per day.
• Tourist visa (if necessary)
• Tips for the guides and drivers. You will soon realize that the professional in-country staff is working round-the-clock to ensure the success of the experience. Gratuities are a small way to say thanks.
• Luggage handling at airports.
• Hotel bellboys.

Booking and Payment for the Tour:

• To book a tour, you must make a prepayment of $1000 usd per person. Unfortunately, this amount will be non-refundable if the tourist cancels the tour.
• Full payment for the tour must be made 90 days before the start of the tour.
• The tour operator issues an invoice to the Buyer for payment indicating the payment terms for the tour. Payment for the tour is made only after the invoice is issued.
• The Buyer is obliged to fulfill the payment terms for the tour indicated in the invoice, otherwise the order is automatically canceled. To restore the order, the Buyer is subject to a penalty of $250 US dollars per person.
• Payment is made ONLY by bank transfer to the account of Milavia International, Ltd in a US bank. Banking details are provided in the invoice. Credit or debit cards are not accepted.

Cancellation and refund policy:

• Cancellations must be made in writing to the following email address: milaviainter@gmail.com
• Cancellations of the land part of the tour program 89-70 days before its start: 100% refund of the tour cost minus the costs of refund processing and banking operations.
• Cancellations of the land part of the tour program 69-46 days before its start: 50% refund of the tour cost minus the costs of refund and banking operations.
• Cancellations of the land part of the tour program 45 days before its start and NO SHOW: no refund.
• Cancellations of the tour due to force majeure: no refund.
• The tour operator strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance must cover the cancellation of domestic flights, for which only the airline operating the flight is responsible.
• The TOUR OPERATOR Milavia International shall not be liable in the event of cancellation of a domestic flight by the airline or its significant delay associated with the need to purchase tickets for another flight, and undertakes to reimburse the tourist for the amount returned by the airline, minus the TOUR OPERATOR's costs for transferring the returned amount to the tourist.
• The tour buyer is free to choose an insurance company.
• The tour buyer is fully responsible for purchasing tour insurance or refusing it.

Cancellation of domestic flights: The TOUR OPERATOR shall not be liable for the return of funds for unused airline tickets and does not make payments for the cancellation of domestic flights. The tourist has the right to use the purchased tickets within one year, if that is the airline policy. If the cost of a ticket for new dates during the year has increased, the tourist is obliged to pay the difference in the cost of the ticket.

Attention:

If a passenger has health problems or physical limitations of any kind, the passenger is obliged to notify the Tour Operator Milavia International, Ltd about this at the time of booking the tour.

Note:

Breakfasts in hotels are served according to the schedule of each hotel restaurant. Unfortunately, breakfast at the hotel is lost if the excursion or transfer starts before the restaurant opens, without any compensation, since breakfasts are included in the price of the hotel.

List of necessary equipment:

• A small backpack for day hikes. Required!
• Trekking boots with good ankle support. Required!
• Lightweight change of shoes. Required!
• Waterproof, breathable, windproof jacket with a hood. Required!
• Sweater or fleece. Required!
• Thermal underwear. Required!
• Sunscreen and sunglasses that can absorb ultraviolet radiation. Required!
• Comfortable trekking clothes: lightweight cotton trousers that can dry quickly, T-shirts, cotton shirts - in a word, durable clothes made of lightweight, breathable material.
• A flashlight with extra batteries. Optional.
• Personal first aid kit. A must!

* This tour can be extended along the route: Buenos Aires – Iguazu Falls (Argentina) – Iguazu Falls (Brazil) – Rio de Janeiro.

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