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Argentina
Wild Argentina
Days 1 & 2. Depart London Depart London for Buenos Aires, where you spend the night at Hotel Claridge. Day 3. Puerto Madryn [B] This morning you take the short flight to Trelew, the gateway to the wildlife rich, Valdes Peninsula. Enjoy an excursion to Punta Tombo, the worlds largest colony of Magellanic Penguins. Spend the night at the Peninsula Hotel, Puerto Madryn.
Days 4 & 5. Valdes Peninsula [B, D] Transfer to the Valdes Peninsula, home to Elephant Seals and Sealions, Guanacos, Armadillos, Orca Whales (March to April) and the unusual Flightless Rhea. You will also have the option to go on a boat trip to see the magnificent Southern Right Whales that remain in the area from September through to December. Spend two nights at the Faro Punta Delgada Hotel. Days 6 to 8. Ushuaia [B] Today you fly down to Ushuaia and Hotel Acebos for a 3-night stay. Spend a half-day cruising down the Beagle Channel, where you will have a good chance to see cormorants and South American Fur Seals. Also spend a
couple of days exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park by jeep, 4-wheel drive and on foot, on the look out for Magellanic Woodpeckers, Austral Parakeets, Thorntailed Rayaditos and eagles. Introduced North American Beavers are also plentiful here. Days 9 to 11. El Calafate [B] Today you fly to the small attractive town of El Calafate. The incredible blue icefields of Perito Moreno, Upsalla and Onelli Glaciers will be the focus of attention during trips to Los Glaciares National Park. The nearby Lago Argentina may also reveal Black-necked Swan, Blackchested Buzzard and Andean Condor. You spend three nights at Posada Los Alamos.
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