Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Complete your Air Package experience with a free night in Buenos Aires. 

Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Meet at Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

You will be transferred to your Air Package hotel. 

Early check in 11am. 

Day at leisure. 

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Buenos Aires

Breakfast will be served at the hotel.

Day at leisure, before Air Package night.  

In option : 4 hours private guided visit (with bilingual guide).

 Your programme includes:

·        1 night in Buenos Aires, at your Air package hotel.

·        Transfers and visits mentioned in the programme.

·        Early check in 11am

Your programme does not include:

·        Personal expenses and other expenses not mentionned in the program.

Please note:

·        The local currency in Argentina is the Argentinian Peso. Foreign currencies are generally not accepted. You will be able to make most of your purchases by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centers and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Chilean Pesos from the ATM's.

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

 

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed program.

Day 1 - Santiago de Chile

Meet and greet at the Santiago airport in arrival hall. You will be greeted by our local representative upon arrival of the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

You will then be transferred to the Pullman El Bosque 5* (or similar).

Rooms available on arrival.

Lunch, afternoon and dinner at your leisure.

Night at the hotel.

Day 2 - Santiago/ Punta Arenas /Puerto Natales

You will be transferred to the airport to connect with the domestic flight selected by PONANT (subject to airline changes) to Punta Arenas.

Day 3 to 4 - Puerto Natales/Torres del Paine National Park

You'll enjoy full board and excursion in Torres del Paine. An opportunity to recharge your batteries in the heart of majestic nature.

Day 5 - El Calafate/Ushuaia

After breakfast, transfer to El Calafate airport for the El Calafate/Ushuaia flight selected by PONANT.

You'll be met at Ushuaïa airport by our English-speaking guide, then, transferred to a local restaurant for lunch.

You will then be taken to your hotel, in harmony with the surrounding nature, overlooking Ushuaia Bay.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 - Ushuaia

After checking out of your room you'll enjoy a visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park and lunch in a local restaurant before returning to your ship to board your cruise.

Your hotels :

Hotel Pullman El Bosque 5*

Located in the cultural and historical center, The Singular Santiago, Lastarria Hotel invites you to relax in its unique spirit. With refined service in an elegant atmosphere, the hotel offers perfectly balanced architecture, distinctive design and gastronomy that reflects the essence of the region.

Costaustralis 4*

This hotel offers you a stay immersed in the wild landscapes, history and traditions of Patagonia

 

Arakur Resort & Spa 5*

Overlooking Ushuaia, this magnificent hotel with its clean lines and harmony with the surrounding nature will provide you with all the comfort you need, in total immersion with the surrounding landscapes.

Your program includes :

·        1 night in Santiago de Chile, at the Pullman El Bosque (or similar).

·        3 nights in Puerto Natales, at the Costaustralis in a Superior room (or similar) (breakfasts, lunches and dinners included).

·        1 night in Ushuaia at the Arakur Hotel, in a Valley view room (or similar).

·        Economy-class domestic flights Buenos Aires/El Calafate/Ushuaia.

·        Meals and drinks as mentioned in the program.

·        Transfers and visits as mentioned in the program.

·        Entrance fees to national parks and reserves.

·        Services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your program does not include :

·        Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the program.

·        Tips to drivers and local guides.

Please note:

·        If you have chosen a flight other than the one selected by PONANT: in order to book your transfer from the airport to the hotel, it is imperative that the details of your departure flight are communicated to your consultant, at the latest 30 days before the start date of your cruise.

·        By choosing this exclusive pre-cruise stay, the embarkation day program as described in the “Included in your cruise” tab is neither compatible nor cumulative with this Patagonia, Land of Contrasts program (5 nights). For more information and to purchase this package, please contact our travel consultants. 

·        The local currency in Chile is the Chilean peso. Foreign currencies are not generally accepted. You can make most purchases by credit card, which is accepted in most hotels, shopping centers and boutiques. You can also withdraw pesos from ATMs. You'll change coaches at the Chile-Argentina border on days 2 and 3.

·        Travelers should check formalities with the relevant authorities in the countries concerned before departure.
Maximum baggage weight: 23 kg.

·        Food imports into Chile are strictly regulated. For further information, please ask your local guide.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Contact your hotel:

Pullman El Bosque, 5*

Roger de Flor 2770, 7550179 Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chili

+56 2 2947 3600

Costaustralis 4*

Pedro Montt 262, 6160000 Puerto Natales, Chili

+56 61 271 5060

Arakur Resort & Spa 5*

Cerro Alarkén N° 1 Acceso por Av, Héroes de Malvinas 2617, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

+54 2901 44-2901

Tour durations are given as a guide only. The order of visits may be reversed. To find out the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel consultant, or refer to the electronic ticket included in your travel pack.

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Day 1 - Buenos Aires / Tigre

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.

After a panoramic tour of Buenos Aires, you will set off towards the city of Tigre, in the north of the Buenos Aires Province. At the southern end of the River Parana delta, you will discover this city scattered with canals. You will therefore be boarding a river boat in order to explore the great riches of its landscapes. You will be able to spot the second homes of the ‘Porteños’, the inhabitants of Buenos Aires, which are built on stilts and only accessible by the water. After around 40 minutes of sailing, you will reach El Descanso Island where you will have lunch and be able to enjoy some free time strolling around the magnificent gardens and admiring the works of art exhibited there.
Following your visit to Tigre, you will head back towards Buenos Aires and your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Buenos Aires

Breakfast, late check-out until 6pm. .

You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

Your hotel:

Hotel Alvear Art *****
Alvear Art Hotel is located in the heart of the city's commercial and cultural district, next to the historic Plaza San Martin. It is a few steps from theatres and art galleries.
This hotel with its urban design has elegant and contemporary rooms with luxurious marble bathrooms. The hotel also has a restaurant and a bar with a warm atmosphere and international cuisine.

Your programme includes:

·        1-night accommodation at Alvear art hotel or similar, breakfast included.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer or 1 glass of wine and 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking guide.

·        Late check-out

 Your programme does not include:

·        Personal expenses.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        The country’s official currency is the Argentine peso. You will be able to pay for many purchases in US dollars (make sure you have some small denomination notes) or by credit card, accepted at most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also be able to withdraw Argentine pesos from cash machines.

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Contact of your hotel:

Hôtel Alvear Art

Suipacha 1036

Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA

Tel : + 54 11 4808-2100

Duration and order of the visits may vary.To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
The Iguazu Falls are among the most beautiful falls in the world. This programme will bring you closer to this wonder of nature.

Day 1 - Buenos Aires/Iguazu

Meet and greet at the pier by our local representative. After a panoramic tour, you will have lunch in a local restaurant in Buenos Aires.
After lunch, you will be transfered to the AEP airport for your domestic flight to Iguazu.
Meet and greet upon arrival of the flight Buenos Aires/ Iguazu selected by Ponant by our local guide. You will be transfered to 5 * Gran Melia hotel.
Leisure time
Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 2 - Iguazu

After breakfast, your visit of Iguazu National Park will start on the Brazilian side. It offers a panoramic view on this set of vertiginous falls, where you will realize then the size of the site. A walk of about one kilometer will take you the bottom of the falls.A natural border between Argentina and Brazil, the Iguazu River flows into the falls in 275 waterfalls, listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The Iguazu National Park, is located in a privileged place in the middle of the rainforest, offers you a marvelous show, with a fauna and a flora of astonishing diversity.

At the end of the day, transfer to the Gran Meliá Iguazu (or similar). Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 - Iguazu

Breakfast.

Your visit will proceed on with the Argentinean side of the Park. Narrow foot paths lead you through the rainforest and while you walk over bridges you discover new spectacular views of the waterfalls at each step. There are two main paths: an upper and a lower one. The upper path leads you over the edge of the falls. There you can appreciate the height up to 240 ft, and the contrast of the quiet water that turns into these spectacular rushing waterfalls under your feet. The lower path goes through the forest and reveals marvelous sights among the vegetation. You may see birds, butterflies and the famous coaties.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
At the end of the visit, you will head back to the Gran Meliá Iguazu for dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 - Iguazu/Buenos Aires

Breakfast followed by morning at leisure.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
You will be transferred to Iguazu airport in connection with the domestic flight to Buenos Aires selected by PONANT.
Transfer to the Hotel Alvear Art (or similar).
Check-in. Dinner at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 - Buenos Aires

After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure depending on your flight schedule.
You will then be transferred to Ministro Pistarini International Airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

Your hotels:

Hotel Alvear Art/Buenos Aires
Alvear Art Hotel is located in the heart of the city's commercial and cultural district, next to the historic Plaza San Martin. It is a few steps from theatres and art galleries.
This hotel with its urban design has elegant and contemporary rooms with luxurious marble bathrooms. The hotel also has a restaurant and a bar with a warm atmosphere and international cuisine.

Gran Meliá Iguazu 5*/ Iguazu
In the heart of the Iguazu National Park, the Gran Melia Iguaçu hotel invites you to experience an authentic stay facing one of the Seven New Wonders of Nature.
With art craft made by regional artists, the hotel offers comfort, peace and tranquillity while admiring the panorama of the Iguazu Falls.
You will enjoy the Argentinian restaurant, an infinity pool and tennis courts.
Rooms with views of the Iguazu falls are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes:

·        3 nights in Iguazu, at the Gran Meliá Iguazu (or similar), in Deluxe room.

·        1 night in Buenos Aires, at the Hotel Alvear Art (or similar), in Standard Deluxe category room.

·        Flights Buenos Aires/Iguazu/Buenos Aires in economy class.

·        Meals and beverages during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 beer + 1 tea or 1 coffee), as mentioned in the programme.

·        Transfers as per programme.

·         Late check-out on day 5 until 6pm

·        English-speaking local guide.

·        Entrance fees to both National Parks.

Your programme does not include:

·        Lunch on day 1, dinner on day 4, and lunch on day 5.

·        Personal expenses, and other services not mentioned in the programme.

·        Tips for the guide and the driver.

Please note:

·         It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        The local currency is the Argentinian Peso. You will be able to make most of your purchases in USD (in small denominations) or by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Pesos from the ATM's. In Iguazu, on Brazilian side, you can also use USD small denominations.

·        Your main luggage will be stored at the Hotel Alvear Art (or similar) the day you will fly to the Iguazu Falls, we recommend you pack in a small carry on only what you need for the visit and the stay at the Falls, you will retrieve your main luggage upon returning to the Intercontinental when back from Iguazu Falls.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Important notes about Brazil:

This programme includes a visit to the Brazilian side of Iguazu National Park. Should you require a visa for Brazil, we recommend you start the application early enough to obtain it on time.
Citizens whose nationality requires a visa for Brazil and who prefer not to go through visa expense and formalities, may prefer to forego the visit to the Brazilian side. In that case, you will enjoy time at leisure at your hotel The Loi Suites Iguazu. This hotel is located in a splendid jungle setting, surrounded by forest and at the river's edge. Enjoy relaxing by the pool or go on a nature walk in the forest. Please note there will be no compensation for not taking part in the visit of the Brazilian side of the falls.

Contacts of your hotels:

Hotel Alvear Art/Buenos Aires
Suipacha 1036
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Tel: + 54 11 4808-2100
Hotel Gran Meliá Iguazu
Iguazu National Park
Misiones
03370
Telephone: (+54) 37 5749 1800

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.