Waterfalls, Deserts and Patagonia
- Buenos Aires
- Iguassu Falls
- Salta
- North Jujuy
- Atacama Desert
- Santiago
- Torres del Paine
- El Calafate
- The Lake District
- Buenos Aires
This luxury tour is a fascinating three-week journey through Argentina and Chile's natural marvels, with a taste of their finest cities
Personalised journeys from start to finish
Every trip helps support Conservation
Every detail taken care of
What's included
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All accommodation including breakfast
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All private ground transfers
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All internal flights
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All tours specified in the itinerary description
At a glance
Explore the natural wonders of Argentina and Chile on this exciting three week trip, tailored with private transfers, expert guiding and signature Jacada style.
Two days enjoying Buenos Aires provides the perfect introduction to Argentina, before you are whisked up to Iguassu Falls to witness the thundering water. Then, begin a surreal Argentinian journey through the hidden northwest where remote, multi-coloured and lagoon landscapes await discovery. Crossing into Chile, you’ll then have a few days of otherworldly adventure in the Mars-like Atacama Desert.
After a short stay in Santiago, explore one of Latin America’s greatest natural wonders: Patagonia. Trek, cycle, horse-ride and kayak through the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park and gawp at the tremendous sight of the Perito Moreno glacier, before rounding off with some luxury in the picture-perfect Lake District.
Example trip itinerary
Buenos Aires
Transfer
Arrive in Buenos Aires
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires (from domestic airport)
Accommodation in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Overview
The Alvear Palace Hotel opened its doors in 1932 and has remained one of the city’s most iconic hotels ever since. Located in the exclusive Recoleta neighbourhood, everything about the Alvear is incredibly well thought through with lots of little touches that make it a really special place to stay.
The hotel’s 192 rooms and suites are impeccable designed with a mix of Empire, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. Sumptuous fabrics and elegant furnishing are complimented by decorative arts and paintings by Argentinian artists. The larger lounge suites offer butler service so you can make the most of your stay.
Enjoy sophisticated French cuisine at La Bourgogne, and a decadent afternoon tea in L’Orangerie before sampling an expertly mixed cocktail at the lobby bar, which has long been a meeting place for well-known members of Buenos Aires society. Enjoying a tipple at the rooftop bar is also not to be missed, with its spectacular views over Alvear Avenue.
When you’re not out exploring all that the Argentinean capital has to offer, relax and unwind in the spa, wellness area, fitness centre and rooftop pool with adjoining pool bar.
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Highlights
- 88 rooms and suites filled with eye-catching touches
- Seasonal Argentinian dishes at Bistro Sur
- Vibrant Rojo Tango shows at El Cabaret
- Stunning views over the Ecological Reserve and the quaysides of Puerto Madero
Overview
The Faena Buenos Aires is a striking design hotel in the waterside neighborhood of Puerto Madero, the brainchild of local empresario Alan Faena and designer Philippe Starck.
The hotel is located in the restored El Porteño building, an enormous silo built in 1902 that produced grain for post-war Europe. The décor encapsulates the grandeur of the belle époque that characterised Buenos Aires at the turn of last century. A red, black and white colour scheme runs through the hotel teamed with exposed brick walls and concrete pillars that hark back to its industrious past.
Rooms and suites are filled with eye catching touches such as hand embroidered throws and filigree mirrors and feature huge windows which look out over Ecological Reserve, the parks, Río de la Plata and the quaysides of Puerto Madero.
Eating and drinking at the Faena is a real treat. Enjoy fine dining at Bistro Sur where the menu is inspired by the finest seasonal Argentinian produce, or opt for something more casual at El Mercado which is inspired by the country’s famous cantinas and the open air markets of Europe. The Library Lounge is an intimate space filled with antique books and crysal chandeliers, while El Cabaret, inspired by the city’s 1920s tango clubs, is where you can catch the award-winning show, Rojo Tango.
The hotel also features a spa, fitness centre and an outdoor pool.
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Overview
Hub Porteño is a historic property set on a quiet street in the heart of Recoleta, and feels more like a home than a hotel. There are just 11 rooms, bright and spacious and filled with antique furniture and more recent pieces from local artisans.
The hotel’s rooftop terrace is a beautiful spot with outdoor seating nestled among the lush greenery – a real city centre oasis. Here you can relax with a drink from the bar and a bite to eat or simply sit back with the morning paper. La Pecora Nera Grill specialises in new Argentinian cuisine while the cosy living room is the place to enjoy drinks and snacks.
There is also a wellness centre with a sauna, gym and treatment room.
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Overview
Set in the fashionable and leafy district of Palermo, Legado Mitico is a beautiful boutique hotel within easy reach of the city’s main attractions and restaurants.
Located in a refurbished three-storey townhouse, the hotel draws on the rich historical culture of Argentina. There are 11 rooms each inspired by a famous figure such as tango dancer Carlos Gardel, writer Jorge Luis Borges, and Evita. A warm colour scheme runs throughout the rooms and wooden floors and period antique pieces give them lots of traditional charm.
The cultural theme extends into the communal areas with a small library in the lounge where the more inquisitive guest can read all about the historic figures that inspire the decoration of the room. The library opens out onto a small patio where guests can relax with a drink.
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Overview
Nuss Hotel is located in a converted convent in the lively are of Palermo, next to the colourful Plaza Serrano. The surrounding streets are lined with boutique shops, excellent restaurants and art galleries.
There are 22 bright rooms with city views – some of the deluxe rooms have their own small balconies. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea, drinks and tapas at Deli Lobby Lounge.
Facilities also include a spa area with gym, sauna and massage room and a very pleasant terrace with a small pool.
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Two days in Buenos Aires
Spend your time relaxing and exploring this wonderful city. You have our top recommendations for activities, restaurants and shopping so that you can make the most of your time here.
Buenos Aires City Tour with La Boca
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and bring you (with private vehicle) on a fascinating half-day private tour of the elegant turn-of-the-century districts that earned Buenos Aires the soubriquet of the Paris of South America. Including a trip to La Boca district in the South and then up to the charming cobbled alleys and colonial architecture of San Telmo. Along to the Plaza de Mayo, up the leafy Avenida de Mayo towards the imposing grandeur of the Palace of Congress and then on to the historically fascinating Recoleta Cemetery, you will discover the facts, stories and anecdotes that make up the colourful tapestry of the history of Buenos Aires.
Tours can be extended to include la Boca, Shopping, the Colon Opera house etc.
Plaza de Mayo
Visit the epicenter of political life in Buenos Aires, a landmark dedicated to the country's independence from Spanish rule Dominated by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Nación Bank, the Cathedral and original Parliament House, your guide will fill you in on its history and recurring importance.
Palace of Congress
Located on the western side of the Plaza de Mayo, this is the Argentine National Congress and the legislative branch of the government of Argentina, made up of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.
La Boca
This is where the famous Caminito Street lies, scarcely 100 metres long, yet very much an emblematic post-card of the city. Designed by the Italian-Argentine artist Benito Quinquela Martín at a disused rail port terminal just beyond the iron cantilevered Puente de la Boca which bridges the river, it is a short yet busy pedestrian alley of brightly-painted houses which cluster above the cobblestones. The sheets of corrugated-iron shimmer with glossy blues, reds, yellows and greens and recall the original colours of the leftover paint with which the dockworkers painted their homes in the 19th century.
Recoleta Cemetery
It might seem strange to visit a cemetery, but Recoleta doesn't fail to impress. Many mausoleums and tombs are the work of famous artists, seventy graves have been declared national monuments, but perhaps the most famous for our visitors will be the tomb of Evita Perón.
Transfer
Private Transfer to Buenos Aires Domestic Airport
Flight
Flight from Buenos Aires to Iguassu
Iguassu Falls
Transfer
Private transfer from Iguassu airport to your hotel
Accommodation in Iguassu Falls
Iguazu Falls
Highlights
- Expansive villas that open up to the surrounding rainforest
- Private guides and vehicles for unmatched flexibility
- Savour local flavours at the main lodge's restaurant
- Embark on tours to the falls
- Explore Iguazu with archaeological experiences
Overview
On the banks of a serene river, just 15 minutes away from the legendary Iguazu waterfalls, lies Awasi Iguazu, a distinguished member of Relais & Châteaux.
Discover a collection of 13 expansive villas and one master villa, each elevated on stilts and thoughtfully scattered throughout the lush jungle to ensure unparalleled privacy. Each villa features its own plunge pool, outdoor shower and private terrace, whilst the master villa goes a step further, boasting and additional bedroom and bathroom.
The villas are also paired with a private guide and a 4WD vehicle, allowing you to explore the region at your own pace. Collaborating with esteemed biologists, Awasi Iguazu offers a range of curated excursions that extend far beyond the falls. Whether you wish to visit the waterfalls, delve into archaeological wonders, trek through verdant jungles, go bird watching, or embark on a boat ride culminating in a sunset picnic, the choice is yours.
After a day of exploration, unwind at the main lodge’s inviting bar, where you can savour a refreshing drink before indulging in leisurely, sumptuous meals at the restaurant. Here, a farm-to-table philosophy and local flavors take centre stage.
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Overview
Actually inside the national park on the Brazilian side, this luxury property is ideally located. Walking out from the lobby one can hear the thunder of the falls and the hotel is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest.
The hotel has been recently refurbished throughout to a high standard and in keeping with the colonial mansion style of the hotel’s original design.
The hotel has large rooms with high ceilings, hard wood flooring and period style furniture. There is a large pool area in the rear to relax at with a drink after a day exploring the falls.
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Two days in Iguassu Falls
Enjoy this stunning natural wonder of the world. Most of our clients choose our full day private tour of the Falls with one of our expert guides, however we do offer variations on this to include boat safaris or hikes through the surrounding national park.
Full day private tour to Iguassu Falls Argentinean Side including Boat trip
A stunning tour of the falls, where you get a chance to really get up close to the falls.
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and bring you by private vehicle to the entrance of the park on the Argentinian side. You'll then be taking the rest of the tour mainly on foot. Exploring the various wooden walk ways that lead through the national park close up to the many chutes of the falls.
One of the most spectacular sites of the falls is the 'devil's throat' which sees the largest flow of water. In order to visit the Devil’s Throat, the visitor must board the train at the Main Station or at the Cataratas Station, close to the Upper Circuit. For those who love trekking there is the one-kilometre-long Sendero Verde (Green Trail) that connects the Visitors Centre to the Cataratas Station and to the Upper Circuit.
Once you are at the Devil’s Throat Station you will have to walk for 1.100 meters on a flat catwalk built over the Upper Iguassu River. This catwalk crosses several islands. Once you get to the end of the catwalks, you will be surprised by a strategic lookout point resting on the side of the gorgeous Devil’s Throat.
Gran Aventura by Boat
Going up river in these boats specially prepared to get to the base of Iguassu Falls and to be able to admire and feel them from up close. Whirlpools, waves and currents provoked by the Falls make this an unmissable part of any visit to the park.
Your guide will bring you to the starting point where large trucks specially adapted to this tour will take you and the other visitors to explore six kilometres in the humid subtropical forest as far as the banks of the Iguazu River, downstream from the Falls. From here you will board special high powered Zodiac boats that will take you, at high speed, to enjoy one of the most unforgettable experiences in the region: the direct and wet contact with the mighty Iguassu Falls. After this incredible trip participants will get off the boat at the base of the Falls, on catwalk that connects to the lower visitation circuit of the Falls. This tour can be started in the reverse direction, from this catwalk downwards ending with the jungle truck ride.
Transfer
Private transfer from your hotel to Iguassu airport
Flight
Flight from Iguassu to Salta
Salta
Transfer
Private transfer from Salta airport to your hotel
Accommodation in Salta
Salta
Overview
A converted colonial farmhouse set in 290 acres of land, the House of Jasmines is one of the most romantic retreats in all of Argentina. Recently acquired by a French family with great experience in luxury hotels, the lodge was previously owned by Robert Duvall.
Each of the rooms (of which there are just seven) is beautifully decorated with period antiques, four poster beds and other luxurious touches. The lodge also features an excellent restaurant, a pool area and spa.
Located in the valley just a short drive from the capital of Salta, the lodge is an excellent base from which to explore the area.
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Highlights
- Charming cottage with two independent rooms each complete with a patio
- Indulgent in-room spa and beauty treatments
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Dining room serving fresh regional produce
Overview
Finca Valentina is a charming, small boutique hotel situated at the foot of the Andes, just outside Salta in Northwest Argentina. A refurbished country house, it maintains the local traditional architecture with the layout, light and comfort of modern living. The main house of the finca offers five standard rooms and a two-room suite. Outside, there’s also a cottage with two independent rooms, each with a private patio. The lounge and the dining room are completed by a fireplace and are pleasant, modern and strewn intermittently with the odd antique or gaucho garb. Hear the quiet preparation of meals from the cook in the kitchen whilst reading a book from the finca’s charming gardens or the outside decked seating area, sometimes shared by the owners’ three lovely labradors. Located in the south-western outskirts of city, you get the peace and splendid views of the Andean countryside as well as being close to the sights of Salta.
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Overview
Set in the fashionable and leafy district of Palermo, Legado Mitico is a beautiful boutique hotel within easy reach of the city’s main attractions and restaurants.
Located in a refurbished three-storey townhouse, the hotel draws on the rich historical culture of Argentina. There are 11 rooms each inspired by a famous figure such as tango dancer Carlos Gardel, writer Jorge Luis Borges, and Evita. A warm colour scheme runs throughout the rooms and wooden floors and period antique pieces give them lots of traditional charm.
The cultural theme extends into the communal areas with a small library in the lounge where the more inquisitive guest can read all about the historic figures that inspire the decoration of the room. The library opens out onto a small patio where guests can relax with a drink.
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Two days in Salta
It's entirely up to you how you spend your time here in Salta. The charming city was founded in 1582 and still keeps colonial style architecture, framed by the hills of the Lerma Valley.
To give you an idea, we can arrange for private tours of the city with one of our expert guides, further afield excursions to the regional vineyards of Cafayate (wine tastings, dine in the bodegas, tours of the wineries), or to the traditional pueblos of the Altiplano.
Private walking tour of Salta
An expert guide will take you on a walking tour to the centre of the city, including the cathedral and main square, the impressive MAAM Museum (High Altitude Archeology Museum) and the most remarkable local colonial buildings. You will also visit the main textile producers, silver handcraft makers and designer shops.
Transfer
Private half day tour and transfer from Salta to include Purmamarca, the Salt Flats and Tilcara
Purmamarca
A beautiful, colonial town set with the backdrop of the hill of seven colours.
Salinas Grandes
Huge Salt Flats sit in the heights of the Argentinean Altiplano, close to the border with Chile.
North Jujuy
Accommodation in North Jujuy
North Jujuy
Overview
Manantial del Silencio is a charming rustic lodge set in the small town of Purmamarca.
The lodge is located in a truly beautiful spot with stunning views and has nineteen comfortable rooms decorated in a traditional style with period pieces and a pleasant pool area. Each has large windows overlooking the vibrant colours of the gardens and surrounding mountains and a private bathroom.
Unwind on the sun loungers by the pool or in the dappled shade of the garden. For the ultimate pampering, relish one of the many beauty treatments available at the quaint spa and wellness centre which has free access to the hydro-massage tub.
A buffet breakfast is served daily and the award-winning restaurant serves Andean and international dishes created by chef Sergio Latorre.
This elegant hotel is a great spot which to explore the surrounding area, including the stunning hikes around the Cerro de Siete Colores (the ‘Rock of Seven Colours’).
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Overview
A charming boutique hotel set the in sleepy town of Tilcara.
The stone construction is very much in keeping with the surrounds set on three different levels in the style of the Andean farming terraces. The hotel is around a five minute walk from the town square. Service is friendly and personal.
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Overview
A well-equipped and rustically elegant boutique hotel found on the edges of Tilcara town, Las Marias has done well to reflect the wild character of the Jujuy landscape and with all the modern luxuries.
Built in an Adobe design with hues that mirror those of the surrounding countryside, Las Marias’ twelve bedrooms are spacious, luxurious and each has a private terrace with fantastic views.
There’s a good spa and swimming pool to cool off and whilst a buffet breakfast is included in the rates, there’s only a snack bar offering lunch and dinner; otherwise we can recommend and reserve tables for you at some great local restaurants.
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Two days in North Jujuy
Spend your time in North Jujuy, Argentina's hidden northwest, exploring the rugged, colourful and timeless scenery. Witness natural wonders such as the UNESCO protected gorge, Quebrada Humahuaca, with it multicoloured hills, and the salt flats of Salinas Grandes. Then visit the sleepy, ancient towns, Tilcara and Purmamarca, to enjoy mountain village life and a wild, picturesque and sincerely indigenous experience.
Transfer
Private tour and transfer from North Jujuy across the Andes to the Atacama
Private Tour of Quebrada de Humahuaca
Visit the amazing Humahuaca Gorge, a large valley that ends at the border with Bolivia in the province of Jujuy in the far north of Argentina. It is a quite young Valley given that its formation dates a million years old. The Gorge is famous for its colourful mountains, its geological formations and its historic villages.
The Atacama Desert
Accommodation in The Atacama Desert
Atacama Desert
Overview
The Explora hotels are perhaps Chile’s most famous, meaning Explora Atacama comes with an enviable reputation to live up to and it’s pleasing to say that it doesn’t disappoint.
Everything about the hotel exudes understated quality, with tastefully furnished, extremely comfortable rooms. Each has its own jacuzzi in the bathroom and a cut-out floor to ceiling window with panoramic views.
There are four interconnected high-design swimming pools and saunas, a stargazing platform (complete with high quality telescopes) and an open bar. The hotel is also home to a superb restaurant.
The programmes offered are all inclusive, so all meals, most drinks and all tours are included in this price. Explore this beautiful region either on foot, horseback riding, bike, or 4WD excursions. There are also cultural excursions and high mountain ascents ranging in difficulty and altitude. For safety reasons, high mountain hiking requires a minimum of two-night acclimatization but we’d recommend four nights here simply to get the most out of your time here.
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Highlights
- 42 rooms, each with a terrace
- Spa
- Swimming pools and hot springs
- Astronomy classes and excursions
- Mountain biking
- Restaurant
- Lounge and bar
Overview
Almost imperceptible from its backdrop of baked red rock, emerging as a perfectly placed traditional adobe settlement, it takes an even closer look to discover that this is, in fact, the very conscientiously designed and luxuriously authentic Nayara Alto Atacama. Its beauty is matched by its sustainable ideals, with the resort dedicated to integrating into the environment without causing harm to the immediate landscapes or ecosystems.
In the shadow of the Cordillera de la Sal and with the San Pedro River coursing by its enviably remote and magical position in the Atacama desert means it is well placed to explore the surrounding natural sights of deep, sweeping valleys and canyons, kaleidoscope skies, serene lagoons, ancient ruins and tempestuous geysers.
Yet the location is only part of the hotel’s unique allure; its design both in and out stylishly embraces the aesthetic of the Altiplano and Atacama. Varying textures in the form of colourful earth-tone tiles, Brea lamps, cave paintings, local iconography, sculptures, and coarse Aguayo tapestries and Amerindian textiles, blend to create an inviting, warm and intimate atmosphere to the contrasting wilderness outside. Each comfortable room features its own terrace and is equipped with many modern appliances and luxuries.
What’s more the hotel’s activities and expeditions are expertly planned and personalised to you, with private guiding available. The staff will do their utmost to look after you and there are many facilities to enjoy at the hotel, such as yoga, spa treatments, hot springs, or just sitting under the patio awnings gazing at the spectacle in front of you.
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Highlights
- 12 thoughtfully crafted circular suites
- Indulge in delicious dishes in the open-air restaurant
- Dip your toes into the outdoor pool to cool off from the desert heat
- Head out on 4WD adventures with your private guide
- Spot roaming llamas and alpacas
Overview
Within the ancient town of San Pedro de Atacama lies Awasi, a 12-suite lodge complete with communal areas and a restaurant. The lodge offers a private guide and a 4WD vehicle with each room, so your Atacama Desert adventures are mere moments away. The hotel’s experiences are all completely private and personalised to your needs and requests.
The stunning suites of Awasi Atacama are circular in shape and thoughtfully crafted from adobe, stone and wood which help to keep them cool in the day and warm in the evenings. Each suite has its own private patio along with indoor and outdoor showers, whilst ten of the suites also feature their own walk-in wardrobes and chaises longues. For the rare, chilly evenings you’ll find cosy armchairs and alpaca blankets to wrap up warm in.
Throughout the lodge the walls are splashed with beautiful decorations of wool hangings and hardwood and marble floors, all of which evoke a sense of history and tradition.
The charming restaurant uses local, seasonal produce to create delicious dishes that show off some of the more traditional ingredients used in Chilean cooking. Its open-air setting makes for a truly magical and memorable meal.
For a welcome relief from the heat take a dive into the outdoor pool, or relax under the twinkling stars in one of the common areas, the crackling flames of the nearby fire pit your only companion.
Operating on an all-inclusive basis, Awasi Atacama ensures that transfers, accommodation, full-board meals, non-alcoholic beverages and all excursions are seamlessly included in your stay, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this extraordinary experience.
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Highlights
- Choose from rooms or spacious apartments
- Andes mountain and volcanoes views
- Each room has a private terrace (except the family rooms) with views of the Licancabur volcano
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Pool
- Yoga area
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Steam room
- Volcano climbing
- Horseback riding
- Stunning natural surroundings
Overview
Nestled in the northern desert of Chile, the Tierra Atacama encapsulates exquisite design and authentic experiences. The hotel has been designed to be casually elegant in a neo-minimal style, with rooms intricately decked out with local, carefully sourced, hand-made textiles to add an authentic desert feel.
Within the guest rooms you’ll find touches of local culture everywhere, from handwoven throws to cowhide rugs and llama figures carved from the volcanic rock of nearby Toconao. Rooms range from the Oriente rooms, which feature private terraces and volcanic views, to the apartments. These can accommodate up to six people and are spread over two floors. All rooms look out over the Andes mountain range and nearby volcanoes, with views of the desert available from dusk until dawn.
For dining, you can enjoy a blend of the rich flavours of Chilean cuisine and local produce from the Atacama Desert in a restaurant inspired by the desert surroundings. Whether indulging in traditional Chilean specialities or sipping on world-class wines at the bar, you’ll be enveloped in an atmosphere of simple luxury.
There are a plethora of activities to embark on during your stay at the Tierra Atacama as well. Feast your eyes on the Tatio Geysers, one of the world’s most impressive geothermal sites, uncover the bewildering sights of the Salar de Atacama on a captivating excursion to Chaxa Lagoon, or you can even unearth ancient petroglyphs and admire a kaleidoscope of color at Rainbow Valley.
When you’re not exploring the hotel’s surroundings, Tierra Atacama will offer you the opportunity to rejuvenate yourself within its spa. Soak in the al fresco hot tub, enjoy a spa circuit as you drift between the indoor pool and steam room, or dive into the outdoor pool. The spa’s treatments also incorporate natural ingredients from the region, such as sheep’s milk, honey, and clay. If you prefer yoga to relax your muscles, there is an area located on a shaded platform within the gardens.
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Three days exploring the Atacama Desert
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Atacama Desert, by taking some privately guided tours to see and discover the salt flats, lakes, volcanoes and sand dunes of this magical region of the world.
Transfer
Transfer from your hotel in the Atacama to Calama Airport
Flight
Flight from Calama to Santiago
Santiago
Transfer
Private transfer from Santiago airport to your hotel in the city
Accommodation in Santiago
Santiago
Overview
In keeping with its worldwide siblings for contemporary luxury design and snazzy urban style, it’s no wonder that the W Santiago is now the trendiest hotel in the capital with a phenomenal rooftop pool and bar that boast the best views over the city.
Accompanying a kaleidoscope of colours and ultra-modern sophistication designed by Toni Chi and Sergio Echeverria, W Santiago is a fantastically well-equipped hotel with three restaurants specialising in French, Asian Fusion and Chilean cuisines. There’s a beauty salon, bar lounge, tea library and business centre not to mention its superb location but a few steps away from the best bars, restaurants and shops in Santiago.
The rooms are sleek, modern and spacious and the staff are aplenty and very helpful in fulfilling the ‘Whatever, Whenever’ motto.
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Overview
A charming boutique hotel set in the heart of the relaxed Providencia district of the city.
The hotel has an elegant, French style to the decoration of the rooms and communal areas combined with modern comforts.
Service is personal and attentive making this a relaxing and enjoyable place to stay and explore the city from.
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Highlights
- 62 rooms
- Restaurant & Sky Bar
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Spa, Jacuzzi, sauna & steam room
Overview
The Singular Santiago is a luxury hotel in the Lastarria neighbourhood of Santiago.
A sister hotel to The Singular Patagonia, The Singular Santiago is located in one of the artiest areas of the Chilean capital, Lastarria: the Museum of Fine Art, the Museum of Visual Arts, and the Gabriel Mistral Center are all within walking distance of the hotel.
It’s not just the location that’s appealing: the rooftop pool provides a scenic setting in which to both cool down after a day exploring Santiago and take in the view; the spa offers post- or pre-long-haul flight massages; and the Singular Restaurant serves French dishes alongside local specialties, such as Guanaco and Penca, to keep the flavour decidedly Latin. The ninth-floor Sky Bar is the perfect place to polish off a day in Lastarria.
There are 62 rooms: the Patio Rooms and the Classic Rooms overlook the Plaza Mulato Gil, and the Deluxe Balcony Rooms have views across the Parque Forestal. All rooms at The Singular benefit from stylish decor and all the mod-cons you could wish for, including wireless internet, LCD TVs, large and comfortable beds, and well-equipped, spacious marble bathrooms.
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Overview
As one might expect from the Ritz-Carlton, this is one of the best luxury hotels in South America, with impeccable service. The hotel is well located, near some excellent restaurants.
The rooms are very luxurious, and the crowning feature of the hotel is the stunning, glass-covered rooftop pool and spa. Which, on a clear day, offers fantastic views to the Andes.
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Overnight in Santiago
Enjoy a night in Santiago, you'll have our list of recommended restaurants and attractions to make sure you make the most of your time here.
Transfer
Private transfer from your hotel to Santiago airport
Flight
Flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas
Torres del Paine
Transfer
Transfer from Punta Arenas to your Torres del Paine lodge
Accommodation in Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine
Highlights
- 14 freestanding villas
- Relais and Chateaux Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Completely tailor-made experiences
- A dedicated professional guide and 4x4 vehicle to explore in privacy
Overview
You wouldn’t think that the spectacular Patagonian region of Torres del Paine could get any better regarding luxurious design-led hotels, but it has, courtesy of the exclusive sibling hotel to Awasi Atacama, and the only lodge in the area to offer tailor-made excursions for each guest. Adding to that, a portion of the proceeds from each guest’s stay helps to support The Awasi Patagonia Conservation Project, which aims to create a natural corridor for wildlife. Awasi guides also help to monitor the puma populations and keep hunters away, increasing the properties, and its guests, positive impact on the region.
14 wooden-clad, shipping crate-style ‘villas’, which were inspired by the old outpost shelters, lie scattered over the wind-protected private reserve, facing the epic Lake Sarmiento and the famous three-tower peaks. Inside, the warming and minimal Scandinavian cabin decor nicely cushions you from the harsh weather outside, with natural wood interiors, large inviting beds, your own living room with log fireplaces, a hot tub and with every modern amenity to hand. The master villa, which has two bedrooms, is perfect for families.
The dispersal of these freestanding villas befits the solitude of your surroundings, giving you a pleasing level of privacy but also a heightened experience of the landscape’s isolation.
The main house, just a short walk from the villas, features a Relais & Chateaux restaurant, terrace and living area. Awasi is renowned not only for its style, but for tailoring its tours to each individual guest and for serving delectable gourmet food. Guests can choose whatever excursions they want to do, without having to compromise for the sake of a group.
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Highlights
- Enjoy views of the channel or the Patagonian plains from one of the 57 rooms
- Explore the hotel's history through its galleries
- Feast on traditional Chilean dishes and French-infused cuisine
- Embark on a trek of the Torres del Paine
- Head out on a boat to sail the nearby fjords
Overview
Housed in the restored, post-Victorian cold-storage factory ‘Frigorifico Puerto Bories’, the Singular Patagonia is part of a National Monument that has been sympathetically and stylishly converted into one of Patagonia’s most elegant hotels.
Located on the shores of the Señoret Channel, at the end of the Ultima Esperanza Sound, the Singular Patagonia is ideally placed for expeditions to some of Patagonia’s most inaccessible parts and sights. With two of their own boats to explore the intricate fjords, channels and islands, as well as a wealth of other land-based activities, you really will have the entirety of the Torres del Paine at your disposal.
The hotel’s décor blends regional character with the building’s unique history for a contemporary industrial chic fused with a warm, old-style comfort. All of its 57 rooms command steely Patagonian views over the channel water or rugged plains, whilst soft carpets, cosy beds and traditional pieces of furniture add a warmth to their bunker-style design of bare concrete walls and seamless glass windows.
For dining the Singular Restaurant celebrates the mountain ridges of Seno Última Esperanza, presenting locally-sourced ingredients fused with French trends. Indulge in traditional Chilean dishes in a delightful historic and rustic atmosphere of the property’s 100-year-old former blacksmith’s forge at El Asador. We also highly recommend Pisco Sours at sunset.
The main highlight of the Singular Patagonia, however, is certainly its experiences. Enjoy everything Chilean Patagonia has to offer: visit local estancias, explore the Milodon Caves or head out to the town of Puerto Natales and wander through its mountainous national park.
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Highlights
- 40 rooms
- Uma Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Bar, lounge, TV room
- Indoor swimming pool
- Half-day treks, full-day hikes to the national park
- 4WD excursions
Overview
It’s this hotel’s bizarrely beautiful shape, designed to imitate that of a sun-bleached fossil on the ruggedly wild shores of Lake Sarmiento, which makes Tierra Patagonia such a striking place to stay. In fact, this sustainable lodge is known worldwide for its innovative architecture, which blends naturally into the landscape. The revitalised pampa, where the complex is based, has benefited from great conservation efforts, as well as focus on minimising footprint in this beautiful area.
This impressive blonde-wooded, design-led ‘shell’ houses 40 simple yet sophisticated Scandinavian-style rooms. Their exposed timber interiors create a tangible Sauna-like warmth that contrasts well with the views of the desolate pampas outside. There are family apartments of two adjoining rooms available, as well as the extensive Uma Spa, which is particularly welcomed after a hard day hiking the Torres del Paine National Park, which is simple given the hotel’s superb team of guides and the varied activities on offer here. From horse riding to climbing, this great range of opportunities means you really can take full advantage of your truly magnificent surrounds.
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Highlights
- Included, shared activities
- Horse riding
- Trekking
- Boat navigations
- Heated Indoor swimming pool
- Four open air jacuzzis
- Restuarant and lecture spaces
Overview
Perhaps the most famous hotel in all of Chile, the Explora Patagonia one of the most stunning settings in the world.
Simple and cool from the exterior, things could not be more different once inside. There are large picture windows everywhere (even in the bathrooms) to make the most of the stunning vistas surrounding the hotel. Much of the furniture is hand crafted from local wood and slate, and there are many little design touches to make things more comfortable. The hotel also has a large indoor swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzis.
All activities are included in the programme as are all meals and drinks.
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Three days exploring Torres del Paine
Depending on the lodgings you have chosen and your individual preferences your travel designer can design a program of activities featuring a whole host of different and diverse ways to explore and encounter Torres del Paine.
Calafate
Transfer
Private transfer from Torres del Paine to your hotel in the Calafate area
Accommodation in Calafate
El Calafate
Highlights
- 20 rooms with stunning views of the Patagonian countryside
- Savour dishes full of flavour within the main lodge of the estancia
- Sail across Lago Argentino into the mists of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares to reach Estancia Cristina
- Leave Estancia Cristina behind and head deep into Río Caterina’s valley on a hike
- Ride through the valley among glaciers and mountains on horseback
Overview
To reach Estancia Cristina, you’ll first cross the picturesque Cristina Channel of Lago Argentino by boat, setting the stage for an unforgettable adventure within Calafate. Your journey offers a front-row seat to the awe-inspiring Upsala Glacier, one of the largest and most magnificent in the region. Upon arrival, prepare to be mesmerised by the panoramic views of the towering Norte, Pfister and Moyano mountains.
Estancia Cristina boasts 20 rooms, thoughtfully divided among five cosy cabins. Each cabin houses four private suites adorned with warm fabrics and expansive picture windows, perfect for soaking in the spectacular scenery. The heart of the estancia is the main lodge, where you’ll find a charming restaurant offering a curated wine menu featuring selections from premier Argentinian wineries, all while enjoying a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Río Caterina valley.
During your stay you’ll be able to explore the impressive surroundings on exciting outdoor adventures. Traverse the stunning Patagonian landscapes on foot, embark on thrilling 4×4 expeditions to exclusive lookout points, or saddle up for exhilarating horse-riding excursions through the vast mountain ranges. Operating on an all-inclusive basis, Estancia Cristina ensures that transfers, accommodation, full-board meals, non-alcoholic beverages and all excursions are seamlessly included, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this extraordinary experience.
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Highlights
- 17 suites
- Living room
- Bar and restaurant
- Indoor swimming pool
- Library
- Sauna
- Horse riding
- Trekking
- Mountain biking
- Bird watching
- Glacier excursions
- Fly fishing
- 4WD expeditions
Overview
Eolo sits on a 10,000-acre estancia in the Patagonian steppe between the town of El Calafate and the majestic Perioto Merino glacier.
The hotel has been built to ensure that wherever you are, you can take in these incredible views. Eolo is centred around a courtyard garden, a nifty bit of architecture that means guests can enjoy the great outdoors whilst being protected from the wild Patagonian winds.
There are 17 beautiful rooms characterised by pastel colours and simple lines. Nothing is overly complicated here, simplicity is key when your surroundings are so dramatic. There are no televisions in the rooms, instead guests are encouraged to curl up on one of the sofas that are placed in front of the large picture windows. Eolo was inspired by the historic estancias of the area and you’ll find antiques, maps, telescopes and lots of other traditional touches.
The food at Eolo is a real highlight. Excellent local, seasonal produce is used to create a dynamic and exciting menu. The views that await from your dining table make the experience even sweeter.
This is an area begging to be explored, and there are plenty of activites on offer. Hiking, horseriding, birdwatching and mountain biking are some of the experiences to keep you busy. At the hotel itself there is an area for relaxation with a small heated pool, dry sauna and massage room.
All meals and non-alcoholic drinks are included during your stay at Eolo.
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Highlights
- 70 rooms
- Two dining areas and a bar
- Indoor-outdoor swimming pool
- Spa and gym
Overview
On a steep bank overlooking Lago Argentino a little way outside of El Calafate, Xelena Hotel & Suites enjoys a quiet, majestic location. It is the perfect base from which to explore Argentina’s breathtaking Patagonia area.
Comfort and warmth defines the hotel’s personality, and the team pride themselves on the attentive and personalised service offered to guests.
Many of the 70 rooms have lake views, and all are extremely spacious with contemporary features. There’s also a large heated indoor-outdoor swimming pool and spa – a real highlight of the hotel – two large dining areas and a bar.
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Two days Exploring the Glacier Region around El Calafate
Full day private tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier
This is a full day's tour of the magnificent Perito Moreno National Park and its humbling glacier complete with private 4WD vehicle and one of our expert guides.
Beginning with a scenic drive through the National Park followed by an guided-tour along the specially built in walkways facing the glacier, various optional additions can be made to this tour such as the nautical boat safari, minitrekking or Big Ice trekking. Talk to your travel designer about your individual preferences.
Full and Privately-Guided Tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier
Arriving at the humbling sight of the vast Perito Moreno Glacier, your guide will then take you on a tour along the specially built walkways. These give you superb viewpoints and photo-taking opportunities while your guide brings to life the environmental and local importance of the glacier.
Boat Ride in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier
Enjoy an awesome boat ride to get up close to the tremendous Perito Moreno Glacier.
Transfer
Private transfer to Calafate Airport
Flight
Flight from El Calafate to Bariloche
The Lake District
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in the Bariloche Area
Accommodation in The Lake District
The Lake District
Overview
Estancia Puema Hue is a beautiful lodge nestled in the heart of Nahuel Huapa National Park – the country’s first and largest national park. This really is one of our absolute favorite properties in all of Argentina.
The lodge is set within 500 acres of wilderness at the southern end of Lake Gutlerrez. The landscape is one of rolling hills, pristine forest, valleys, waterfalls and creeks. Estancia Peuma Hue means ‘house of dreams’ in local Mapuche language and we certainly think it’s a very special place.
There are 14 rooms spread across five houses, all with views of the lake. Decor throughout the lodge is very traditional with wooden floors and beams, local textiles and warm colours. There are even fireplaces in the living rooms of each house. Poplar House is the main house of the estancia and as well as having rooms, it is also where meals are served. Food is a real treat here with many of the ingredients grown in their own kitchen garden and orchard.
Alternatively, choose to stay in one of their luxury yurts. These canvas yurts are 16ft in diameter and are set on rasied decks. They feature king-sized beds and en-suite bathrooms, and are a wonderful way to really immerse yourself in the natural surroundings.
There is so much to do during your stay at Estancia Puema Hue, from hiking, horse riding and kayaking to fishing, birdwatching and yoga. Children are very welcome here so this is a wonderful choice for active families.
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Highlights
- This prestigious hotel is rich in history and grandeur
- Explore the expansive grounds by horse riding, cycling, hiking or kayaking
- Soak up stunning lake and mountain views from every angle
- Enjoy a game of 18–hole golf at the on–site golf course
- Choose between five different restaurants serving up a mouthwatering variety of cuisines and flavours
Overview
One of South America’s most prestigious hotels, Llao Llao’s esteemed reputation precedes it. First opening its doors in 1938, this grand hotel, built in the Canadian home style, has welcomed aristocrats, diplomats and the rich and famous across its cypress threshold.
Set on an outcrop of the Llao Llao peninsula, and flanked by the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes, the hotel responds to its dramatically beautiful setting with an equally majestic design. With lavish, wood panelled interiors, an infinity–edge pool, a full spa, its own golf course, tennis courts, and five restaurants, the 238–room hotel is a destination in itself.
The interiors reflect the hotel’s heritage, and the rooms, divided between the Bustillo wing and Lago Moreno wing, offer breathtaking views across the surrounding lakes and mountains. The five restaurants offer everything from local Patagonian dishes to international cuisine. Wash down your meal with a drink in the lobby bar, or treat yourself to Llao Llao High Tea in the scenic Winter Garden
Explore the hotel’s 15–hectare grounds with a range of activities, including cycling, hiking, fishing, kayaking and horse riding, before unwinding in the spa. If you want to venture further afield, the soaring landscapes of Bariloche are at your fingertips.
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The Lake District
Highlights
- Incredible natural surroundings embody peace and tranquility
- Delicious regional cuisine made with traditional methods
- Charter a boat to experience the region’s many lakes
- On–site wine cellar with an impeccable selection of Argentinian wine
- A multitude of hiking trails and outdoor activities at your fingertips
Overview
Cradled within the soaring peaks of the Andes, among Argentine Patagonia’s most enchanting and tranquil landscapes, just outside the mountain village of Villa La Angostura, is Las Balsas. If you’re searching for a scenic location, they don’t come much better than this.
Built in 1988, this Relais & Chateaux property sits on the shores of Lake Huapi, in the heart of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Its iconic blue facade cuts a striking figure across the verdant landscapes, reflecting onto the serene lake water below.
Each of the 20 rooms and villas enjoys panoramic views of Lake Huapi. Interiors prioritise comfort and cosiness, full of warming woods and soft furnishings. As you’d expect from a Relais & Chateaux property, service is top notch and the culinary offering is exceptional. Dishes represent the hotel’s dedication to Slow Food, combining simple, fresh and local ingredients with regional gastronomy and cooking techniques.
Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner in the restaurant along with a glass of wine from the hotel cellar which holds around 150 bottles of Argentinian wine. There is also a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool as well as a Jacuzzi, sauna, small gym and massage room, although one might argue that the hotel’s greatest appeal is in exploration of the infinite outdoors around it.
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Overview
The Correntoso Lake & River Hotel is perched on an outcrop at the mouth of the crystalline Correntoso River, surrounded by the beauty of the Andes and Nahuel Huapi National Park.
The hotel opened in 1917 and has been welcoming guests looking to experience the majestic landscape of Argentina’s Lake District ever since. Rooms are simple but very comfortable and feature huge windows from which to look out across the wilderness. Some of the larger suites have their own deck.
Guests can enjoy a fusion of Patagonian and Mediterranean cuisine at the restaurant alongside a selection of fine wines. During the summer, the barbecue grill and mud oven are used to give the distict flavour associated with this region.
The hotel also has a lovely pool (half of which remains indoors, the other half out), a hammam and the option to indulge in spa treatments and yoga.
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Highlights
- 33 rooms
- Restaurant
- Wine Bar and wine cellar
- Art collection of 275 paintings and sculptures
- Heated indoor and outdoor pool
- Tennis and golf
Overview
A more modern approach than many of the other lodge style offerings in Patagonia, El Casco is a luxury boutique hotel with contemporary style.
The rooms and communal areas are decorated with 160 paintings and sculptures from an exclusive collection, each room themed around a different South American Artist. Set on the lake shore on the outskirts of Bariloche, the hotel is made up of around thirty rooms, many with stunning views of the lake. Facilities include indoor and outdoor heated pools, health club, outdoor jacuzzi, private pier and boat and an excellent restaurant.
Service is impeccable, friendly and professional making this an ideal base from which to explore the region.
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Three days exploring the Lake District
Explore the wonderfully scenic lakes area of Argentina from one of our selection of luxury lodgings.
Transfer
Private transfer to Bariloche Airport
Flight
Flight from Bariloche to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires (from domestic airport)
Accommodation in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Overview
Located in the heart of the French heritage district of Recoleta in a restored belle epoque mansion, the Park Hyatt is a luxury hotel that offers the perfect base from which to explore this vibrant city.
There are 165 elegant rooms and suites, featuring all the modern luxuries that one would expect from a hotel of this ilk as well as period flourishes and detail in keeping with the history of the building. Buenos Aires is a city known for its gastronomy and the offerings at the hotel do not disappoint. Enjoy Argentinian cuisine at Duhau Restaurante and Vinoteca – where there are 7,000 bottles of Argentinian wine to choose from, or Italian at Gioia Restaurante and Terrazas. Satisfy your sweet tooth with afternoon tea at Los Salones del Piano Nobile, then end the day at The Oak Bar with its wood burning fireplace and garden views.
When you’re not out exploring the city, unwind at the Ahin Spa. Ahin in local dialect signifies a welcoming ceremony for an honoured visitor and guests visiting the spa are sure to appreciate the warm welcome. There is also a fitness centre and heated indoor swimming pool as well as a lovely garden in which to relax.
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Highlights
- 88 rooms and suites filled with eye-catching touches
- Seasonal Argentinian dishes at Bistro Sur
- Vibrant Rojo Tango shows at El Cabaret
- Stunning views over the Ecological Reserve and the quaysides of Puerto Madero
Overview
The Faena Buenos Aires is a striking design hotel in the waterside neighborhood of Puerto Madero, the brainchild of local empresario Alan Faena and designer Philippe Starck.
The hotel is located in the restored El Porteño building, an enormous silo built in 1902 that produced grain for post-war Europe. The décor encapsulates the grandeur of the belle époque that characterised Buenos Aires at the turn of last century. A red, black and white colour scheme runs through the hotel teamed with exposed brick walls and concrete pillars that hark back to its industrious past.
Rooms and suites are filled with eye catching touches such as hand embroidered throws and filigree mirrors and feature huge windows which look out over Ecological Reserve, the parks, Río de la Plata and the quaysides of Puerto Madero.
Eating and drinking at the Faena is a real treat. Enjoy fine dining at Bistro Sur where the menu is inspired by the finest seasonal Argentinian produce, or opt for something more casual at El Mercado which is inspired by the country’s famous cantinas and the open air markets of Europe. The Library Lounge is an intimate space filled with antique books and crysal chandeliers, while El Cabaret, inspired by the city’s 1920s tango clubs, is where you can catch the award-winning show, Rojo Tango.
The hotel also features a spa, fitness centre and an outdoor pool.
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Overview
The Alvear Palace Hotel opened its doors in 1932 and has remained one of the city’s most iconic hotels ever since. Located in the exclusive Recoleta neighbourhood, everything about the Alvear is incredibly well thought through with lots of little touches that make it a really special place to stay.
The hotel’s 192 rooms and suites are impeccable designed with a mix of Empire, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. Sumptuous fabrics and elegant furnishing are complimented by decorative arts and paintings by Argentinian artists. The larger lounge suites offer butler service so you can make the most of your stay.
Enjoy sophisticated French cuisine at La Bourgogne, and a decadent afternoon tea in L’Orangerie before sampling an expertly mixed cocktail at the lobby bar, which has long been a meeting place for well-known members of Buenos Aires society. Enjoying a tipple at the rooftop bar is also not to be missed, with its spectacular views over Alvear Avenue.
When you’re not out exploring all that the Argentinean capital has to offer, relax and unwind in the spa, wellness area, fitness centre and rooftop pool with adjoining pool bar.
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Overview
Set in the fashionable and leafy district of Palermo, Legado Mitico is a beautiful boutique hotel within easy reach of the city’s main attractions and restaurants.
Located in a refurbished three-storey townhouse, the hotel draws on the rich historical culture of Argentina. There are 11 rooms each inspired by a famous figure such as tango dancer Carlos Gardel, writer Jorge Luis Borges, and Evita. A warm colour scheme runs throughout the rooms and wooden floors and period antique pieces give them lots of traditional charm.
The cultural theme extends into the communal areas with a small library in the lounge where the more inquisitive guest can read all about the historic figures that inspire the decoration of the room. The library opens out onto a small patio where guests can relax with a drink.
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Overview
Hub Porteño is a historic property set on a quiet street in the heart of Recoleta, and feels more like a home than a hotel. There are just 11 rooms, bright and spacious and filled with antique furniture and more recent pieces from local artisans.
The hotel’s rooftop terrace is a beautiful spot with outdoor seating nestled among the lush greenery – a real city centre oasis. Here you can relax with a drink from the bar and a bite to eat or simply sit back with the morning paper. La Pecora Nera Grill specialises in new Argentinian cuisine while the cosy living room is the place to enjoy drinks and snacks.
There is also a wellness centre with a sauna, gym and treatment room.
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Overview
Nuss Hotel is located in a converted convent in the lively are of Palermo, next to the colourful Plaza Serrano. The surrounding streets are lined with boutique shops, excellent restaurants and art galleries.
There are 22 bright rooms with city views – some of the deluxe rooms have their own small balconies. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea, drinks and tapas at Deli Lobby Lounge.
Facilities also include a spa area with gym, sauna and massage room and a very pleasant terrace with a small pool.
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Overnight in Buenos Aires
Enjoy your evening in this lively, sultry city. You'll have our list of recommendations as well as private guides on hand to enjoy the best of your stay.
Transfer
Private transfer to Buenos Aires International Airport
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Explore the natural wonders of Argentina and Chile on this exciting three week trip, tailored with private transfers, expert guiding and signature Jacada style. Two days enjoying Buenos Aires provides the perfect introduction to Argentina, before you are whisked up to Iguassu Falls to witness the thundering water. Then, begin a surreal Argentinian journey through the hidden northwest where remote, multi-coloured and lagoon landscapes await discovery. Crossing into Chile, you’ll then have a few days of otherworldly adventure in the Mars-like Atacama Desert. After a short stay in Santiago, explore one of Latin America’s greatest natural wonders: Patagonia. Trek, cycle, horse-ride and kayak through the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park and gawp at the tremendous sight of the Perito Moreno glacier, before rounding off with some luxury in the picture-perfect Lake District. | Whats included?
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Alvear Palace Hotel - $$$$$
The Alvear Palace Hotel opened its doors in 1932 and has remained one of the city’s most...
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Faena Hotel Buenos Aires - $$$$$
The Faena Buenos Aires is a striking design hotel in the waterside neighborhood of Puerto...
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Hub Porteño - $$$$$
Hub Porteño is a historic property set on a quiet street in the heart of Recoleta, and feels...
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Legado Mitico - $$$$$
Set in the fashionable and leafy district of Palermo, Legado Mitico is a beautiful boutique...
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Nuss Boutique Hotel - $$$$$
Nuss Hotel is located in a converted convent in the lively are of Palermo, next to...
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| Two days in Buenos Aires Spend your time relaxing and exploring this wonderful city. You have our top recommendations for activities, restaurants and shopping so that you can make the most of your time here. |
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| Buenos Aires City Tour with La Boca Your guide will meet you at your hotel and bring you (with private vehicle) on a fascinating half-day private tour of the elegant turn-of-the-century districts that earned Buenos Aires the soubriquet of the Paris of South America. Including a trip to La Boca district in the South and then up to the charming cobbled alleys and colonial architecture of San Telmo. Along to the Plaza de Mayo, up the leafy Avenida de Mayo towards the imposing grandeur of the Palace of Congress and then on to the historically fascinating Recoleta Cemetery, you will discover the facts, stories and anecdotes that make up the colourful tapestry of the history of Buenos Aires.
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| Plaza de Mayo Visit the epicenter of political life in Buenos Aires, a landmark dedicated to the country's independence from Spanish rule Dominated by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Nación Bank, the Cathedral and original Parliament House, your guide will fill you in on its history and recurring importance. |
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| Palace of Congress Located on the western side of the Plaza de Mayo, this is the Argentine National Congress and the legislative branch of the government of Argentina, made up of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. |
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| La Boca This is where the famous Caminito Street lies, scarcely 100 metres long, yet very much an emblematic post-card of the city. Designed by the Italian-Argentine artist Benito Quinquela Martín at a disused rail port terminal just beyond the iron cantilevered Puente de la Boca which bridges the river, it is a short yet busy pedestrian alley of brightly-painted houses which cluster above the cobblestones. The sheets of corrugated-iron shimmer with glossy blues, reds, yellows and greens and recall the original colours of the leftover paint with which the dockworkers painted their homes in the 19th century. |
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| Recoleta Cemetery It might seem strange to visit a cemetery, but Recoleta doesn't fail to impress. Many mausoleums and tombs are the work of famous artists, seventy graves have been declared national monuments, but perhaps the most famous for our visitors will be the tomb of Evita Perón. |
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Awasi Iguazu - $$$$$
Awasi Iguazu, a member of Relais & Chateaux, can be found on the banks of the river just...
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Hotel Das Cataratas - $$$$$
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| Two days in Iguassu Falls Enjoy this stunning natural wonder of the world. Most of our clients choose our full day private tour of the Falls with one of our expert guides, however we do offer variations on this to include boat safaris or hikes through the surrounding national park. |
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| Full day private tour to Iguassu Falls Argentinean Side including Boat trip A stunning tour of the falls, where you get a chance to really get up close to the falls.
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| Gran Aventura by Boat Going up river in these boats specially prepared to get to the base of Iguassu Falls and to be able to admire and feel them from up close. Whirlpools, waves and currents provoked by the Falls make this an unmissable part of any visit to the park.
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House of Jasmines - $$$$$
A converted colonial farmhouse set in 290 acres of land, the House of Jasmines is one of the...
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Finca Valentina - $$$$$
Finca Valentina is a charming, small boutique hotel situated at the foot of the Andes, just...
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Legado Mitico - $$$$$
Set in the fashionable and leafy district of Palermo, Legado Mitico is a beautiful boutique...
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| Two days in Salta It's entirely up to you how you spend your time here in Salta. The charming city was founded in 1582 and still keeps colonial style architecture, framed by the hills of the Lerma Valley.
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| Private walking tour of Salta An expert guide will take you on a walking tour to the centre of the city, including the cathedral and main square, the impressive MAAM Museum (High Altitude Archeology Museum) and the most remarkable local colonial buildings. You will also visit the main textile producers, silver handcraft makers and designer shops. |
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Private half day tour and transfer from Salta to include Purmamarca, the Salt Flats and Tilcara |
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| Purmamarca A beautiful, colonial town set with the backdrop of the hill of seven colours. |
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| Salinas Grandes Huge Salt Flats sit in the heights of the Argentinean Altiplano, close to the border with Chile. |
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Manantial del Silencio - $$$$$
Manantial del Silencio is a charming rustic lodge set in the small town of...
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Las Terrazas - $$$$$
A charming boutique hotel set the in sleepy town of Tilcara.
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Las Marias - $$$$$
A well-equipped and rustically elegant boutique hotel found on the edges of Tilcara town, Las...
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| Two days in North Jujuy Spend your time in North Jujuy, Argentina's hidden northwest, exploring the rugged, colourful and timeless scenery. Witness natural wonders such as the UNESCO protected gorge, Quebrada Humahuaca, with it multicoloured hills, and the salt flats of Salinas Grandes. Then visit the sleepy, ancient towns, Tilcara and Purmamarca, to enjoy mountain village life and a wild, picturesque and sincerely indigenous experience. |
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Private tour and transfer from North Jujuy across the Andes to the Atacama |
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Explora Atacama - $$$$$
The Explora hotels are perhaps Chile’s most famous, meaning Explora Atacama comes with...
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Nayara Alto Atacama - $$$$$
Almost imperceptible from its backdrop of baked red rock, emerging as a perfectly placed...
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Awasi Atacama - $$$$$
Another luxury addition to San Pedro de Atacama, the Awasi is a truly special option. With...
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Tierra Atacama - $$$$$
The Tierra Atacama is an excellent boutique hotel option in San Pedro Atacama. The design of...
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| Three days exploring the Atacama Desert Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Atacama Desert, by taking some privately guided tours to see and discover the salt flats, lakes, volcanoes and sand dunes of this magical region of the world. |
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Transfer from your hotel in the Atacama to Calama Airport |
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W Hotel Santiago - $$$$$
In keeping with its worldwide siblings for contemporary luxury design and snazzy urban style,...
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Le Reve - $$$$$
A charming boutique hotel set in the heart of the relaxed Providencia district of the...
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The Singular Santiago - $$$$$
The Singular Santiago is a luxury hotel in the Lastarria neighbourhood of Santiago.
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Ritz Carlton Santiago - $$$$$
As one might expect from the Ritz-Carlton, this is one of the best luxury hotels in South...
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| Overnight in Santiago Enjoy a night in Santiago, you'll have our list of recommended restaurants and attractions to make sure you make the most of your time here. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from your hotel to Santiago airport |
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| Flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas | |
Days 13-16 |
Torres del Paine |
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Flights & transfers
Transfer from Punta Arenas to your Torres del Paine lodge |
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Accommodation in Torres del Paine
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Awasi Patagonia - $$$$$
You wouldn’t think that the spectacular Patagonian region of
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The Singular Patagonia - $$$$$
Housed in the restored, post-Victorian cold-storage factory “Frigorifico Puerto Bories”...
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Tierra Patagonia - $$$$$
It’s this hotel’s bizarrely beautiful shape, designed to imitate that of a sun-bleached...
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Explora Patagonia - $$$$$
Perhaps the most famous hotel in all of Chile, the Explora Patagonia one of the most stunning...
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| Three days exploring Torres del Paine Depending on the lodgings you have chosen and your individual preferences your travel designer can design a program of activities featuring a whole host of different and diverse ways to explore and encounter Torres del Paine. |
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Days 16-18 |
Calafate |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Torres del Paine to your hotel in the Calafate area |
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Accommodation in Calafate
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Estancia Cristina - $$$$$
Accessed by crossing the Cristina Channel of Lago Argentino by boat, Estancia Cristina enjoys...
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Eolo - $$$$$
Eolo sits on a 10,000-acre estancia in the Patagonian steppe between the town of El Calafate...
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Xelena Hotel & Suites - $$$$$
On a steep bank overlooking Lago Argentino a little way outside of El Calafate, Xelena Hotel...
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| Two days Exploring the Glacier Region around El Calafate | |
| Full day private tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier This is a full day's tour of the magnificent Perito Moreno National Park and its humbling glacier complete with private 4WD vehicle and one of our expert guides.
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| Full and Privately-Guided Tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier Arriving at the humbling sight of the vast Perito Moreno Glacier, your guide will then take you on a tour along the specially built walkways. These give you superb viewpoints and photo-taking opportunities while your guide brings to life the environmental and local importance of the glacier. |
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| Boat Ride in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier Enjoy an awesome boat ride to get up close to the tremendous Perito Moreno Glacier. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Calafate Airport |
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| Flight from El Calafate to Bariloche | |
Days 18-21 |
The Lake District |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to your hotel in the Bariloche Area |
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Accommodation in The Lake District
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Estancia Peuma Hue - $$$$$
Estancia Puema Hue is a beautiful lodge nestled in the heart of Nahuel Huapa National Park...
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Llao Llao - $$$$$
Llao Llao is one of the most famous hotels in South America. Set on an outcrop of the Llao...
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Las Balsas - $$$$$
Las Balsas is located on the shores of Lake Huapi, just outside the mountain village of Villa...
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Correntoso Lake & River Hotel - $$$$$
The Correntoso Lake & River Hotel is perched on an outcrop at the mouth of the crystalline...
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El Casco Art Hotel - $$$$$
A more modern approach than many of the other lodge style offerings in Patagonia, El Casco is...
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| Three days exploring the Lake District Explore the wonderfully scenic lakes area of Argentina from one of our selection of luxury lodgings. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Bariloche Airport |
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| Flight from Bariloche to Buenos Aires | |
Days 21-22 |
Buenos Aires |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires (from domestic airport) |
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Accommodation in Buenos Aires
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Park Hyatt Buenos Aires - $$$$$
Located in the heart of the French heritage district of Recoleta in a restored belle epoque...
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Faena Hotel Buenos Aires - $$$$$
The Faena Buenos Aires is a striking design hotel in the waterside neighborhood of Puerto...
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Alvear Palace Hotel - $$$$$
The Alvear Palace Hotel opened its doors in 1932 and has remained one of the city’s most...
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Legado Mitico - $$$$$
Set in the fashionable and leafy district of Palermo, Legado Mitico is a beautiful boutique...
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Hub Porteño - $$$$$
Hub Porteño is a historic property set on a quiet street in the heart of Recoleta, and feels...
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Nuss Boutique Hotel - $$$$$
Nuss Hotel is located in a converted convent in the lively are of Palermo, next to...
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| Overnight in Buenos Aires Enjoy your evening in this lively, sultry city. You'll have our list of recommendations as well as private guides on hand to enjoy the best of your stay. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Buenos Aires International Airport |
