Argentina: Walking in Patagonia​

Enjoy exploring the capital of Argentina for two days before flying to Patagonia. Buenos Aires is one of the world’s great cities, often referred to as the “Paris of South America” with its grand baroque buildings and wide avenues. Your hotel, in the upscale and centrally located Recoleta neighborhood, is just steps from such historical sites as the cemetery where Eva Peron (Evita) is buried. Explore the nearby neighborhoods of Palermo Viejo with chic bars and designer shops or wander the renovated docks of Puerto Madero with their superb restaurants. No visit to Buenos Aires would be complete without a visit to San Telmo, the oldest part of town where tango dancers perform on every corner.

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Single supplement: $245

Depart from the U.S. for Argentina. The particulars of your arrival overseas are detailed with your flight itinerary and airline tickets.

 

****Reciprocity Fee: American, Canadian and Australian passport holders visiting Argentina will be required to pay the reciprocity fee online at the following site: https://virtual.provinciapagos.com.ar/ArgentineTaxes/. You must register and pay with a credit card. Once the payment is received, an electronic receipt will be given, print this out and bring it along.  You will need to show it upon their arrival in Argentina.

The lack of such proof of payment will generate the denial of entry of the passenger and consequent returning to their departure city by the airline. We strongly urge passengers to take the necessary precautions so that those passengers have the electronic receipt with them.   

Upon arrival at Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), proceed through immigration where you will need to pay a $140USD Reciprocity Fee (cash and credit cards are accepted). Please note you will be required to complete a landing card prior to proceeding through the immigration check point. These landing cards will be provided to you onboard your flight. You will need to have your Buenos Aires hotel information to complete these cards. Please keep it in your carry-on luggage.

Claim your luggage and clear customs. If your luggage is delayed, fill in a PIR form before leaving the customs area -- VBT representatives are not allowed into the customs area. (Please note: Also make certain that your VBT luggage tags are affixed to your bag so your VBT representative can identify you.) After exiting customs, enter the arrival hall, where your VBT representative will be holding a VBT sign and will make arrangements for your transfer via van to your Buenos Aires hotel. (Transfer time is approximately 45 - 60 minutes depending on traffic). Your VBT representative will also confirm your transfer time for your flight to El Calafate at the conclusion of your Buenos Aires extension.

VBT provides you with City Information in your Final Travel Booklet that includes information and recommendations on what to see and do in Buenos Aires during your stay. You have the rest of the day to relax or to begin your exploration of the city.

European refinement meets Latin passion in Buenos Aires. In colonial days, this sprawling metropolis was a mere backwater with little idea that the source of its eventual wealth – cattle herds – grazed the nearby pampas. Today, Argentina's lively capital is much more than the city of beef and tango (though it is certainly that, too). Here, multicultural barrios form an invigorating tapestry that makes this one of the world's richest cities for cultural exploration. Stroll the Avenida de Mayo, a wide, shop-lined boulevard, to the elegant Plaza de Mayo. Visit the grave of Argentina's beloved leader, Eva Peron, a short walk from your hotel. Explore the Palermo Viejo district, dotted with chic cafes and designer shops. Or delight in the tango dancers in San Telmo district.

Take another day to discover Buenos Aires.

VBT Air Package guests arrive throughout the day.