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The city of Buenos Aires, one of the most
important Latin American cities, is a great cosmopolitan and many-sided
metropolis. This city astonishes the tourist with its evident
universal influence. It is the capital of the Argentine Republic and
the vital bond of the nation.
Many streets recall those of Paris. Its
numberless museums, exposition and conference centers, art galleries,
cinemas and theatres with national and international spectacles of
high quality, are witnesses of its important cultural life.
The Colon Theatre, one of the most
important lyrical theatres in the world, is seat, together with some
other scenaries, of an intense musical activity that comprises all
genres including, of course, the famous and typical Tango; besides,
the city is frequently visited by orchestras, groups and soloists
from all over the world.
Financial, stock-exchange and economical
seat of the country, Buenos Aires is the main port of the nation. It
has an intense commercial activity, reflected in numberless shops of
the main worldfamous branches, shop centres and commercial shoppings.\
Its nightlife is quite varied and extends
up to the ealy hours. Discos, restaurants, cafeterias and many other
attractions for all tastes are spread all around the city offering
the tourist a large number of options.
San Carlos de Bariloche was founded on
May, 1902 on the shores of the Nahuel Huapi lake in the province
of Río Negro. The city stands out for its architectural features
and for being located in a priviledged region due to the beauty
of its landscapes made up of mountains, woods, lakes, glaciers,
and an exuberant flora.
It is one of the most populated cities in the
province and one of the most important tourist centres in
Argentina. Its characteristic architecture consists of buildings
made from stones and wood with slated gabled roofs, that give the
city a very special physiognomy. Among the most outstanding groups
we can mention the Civic Centre, seat of the main official
organisms.
Within the centre arteries there are varied
shops and commercial shop centres, cafeterias, and restaurants. The
city also has an important busy night life. Bariloche can be
enjoyed all the year long. In the spring and summer seasons, it is
ideal for carrying out all kinds of excursions and outdoor
activities; in winter, the snow offers a singular panorama,
including the skiing spectacle in one of the most important
Argentine centres for the practice of this sport in South America:
Mount Cathedral. Within this frame, there exists the famous Fiesta
Nacional de la Nieve (Snow National Celebration) which constitutes
a truly international sporting, artistic and social event.
The regional chocolates, in any of its
numberless varieties are the mostly appreciated souvenirs for all
tourists. In some shops you can see the way the are elaborated. The
marmalades elaboration made of regional fine fruits also stand out.
It is the most important beach resort in
Argentina, and offers a coastline of more than 17 kilometres with
beaches and services according to their hierarchy. It is a modern
city in which you can see both sophisticated and popular beaches,
modern building conglomerates and residential areas, a busy night
life and reflection and peaceful zones.
It has an important architectonic patrimony,
with buildings belonging to the beginnings of the century. Its
numerous parks, squares and gardens, with colorful varied flowers
offer the tourist a singular surrounding landscape. The Northern
beaches, in La Perla, constitute a classic that integrates to the
downtown beaches through Point Iglesia, where a traditional touring
area begins and extends up to the Torreón del Monje (Monk's Tower).
The Chica and Grande Beaches, the nearest ones
to the port, offer a contrast with its rocky outcroppings and
beautiful parks, in an attractive tour. After the marplatense port,
where you can enjoy a cuisine specialized in sea fruits, the Punta
Mogotes complex gathers 24 beach resorts with the most complete
infrastructure of beach services.
At a short distance from the Point Mogotes
lighthouse, the wide. open sea and most quiet Southern beaches
begin. Some of them are quite luxurious offering all types of
services. The presence of sierras and water mirrors in the proximity
of Mar del Plata, offers the tourist the possibility of practicing
numerous activities related to adventure tourism. Thematic parks,
aquariums, ecologic farms, sea and air trips and embarked fishing
excursions are some of the alternatives present all the year long.
Mar del Plata offers the visitor an excellent commercial proposal
through its commercial shop centers, shopping, cafeterias,
discotheques, casinos and restaurants.
The city is situated in the northern extreme
of the province of Misiones on the border between Paraguay and
Brazil. It is located right in the confluence of the Paraná and
Iguazú rivers. Its port has an intense movement with Port Meira (Brazil),
in a typical bordering zone with movement of people in the direction
in which the money exchange is more favourable. Its great tourist
infrastructure has lead this city to be the fourth as long as
population of the province is concerned.
Puerto Iguazú is linked with Brazil and Ciudad
del Este in the Republic of Paraguay through the International
Bridge Tancredo Neves. It concentrates an important chain of
tourist services at an international level. Right from this city you
can take part in different excursions and visits to the Iguazú
National Park and the Iguazu Falls which, considered to be one of
the Seven Wonders of the World due to their natural magnificence and
their wonderful vegetation, astound those who have the possibility
of getting in contact with them.
This city forms a natural balcony that looks
to Brazil over the inferior Iguazu and the Paraguay rivers through
the Alto Paraná. The sight is specially interesting from the
watchtower that is located in the Hito Argentino (Argentine
milestone) -obligatory visit in this city, right in the confluence
of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers.
2008 Escorted Tour Program
November 10 – 20,
2008
November 10
– Depart from your home city for Buenos Aires, Argentina
November 11
– Arrive in Buenos Aires in the morning hours and after clearing
customs you’ll be taken to your hotel - the Loi Suites in the
Recoleta area of the city, your home for the next three nights. If
the hotel rooms are not ready by arrival time in the morning we’ll
do a city tour before checking in or right after checking in. After
the City Tour you can stroll around this beautiful historic area by
the hotel. You can visit the famous Recoleta Cemetery where Evita
was laid to rest. Evening at leisure and there are lots of good
restaurants within walking distance from the hotel.
November 12
– After breakfast you will be taken to one of very nice private golf
courses in the city, Olivos Country Club for your first round of
golf. This evening is at leisure and you can dine at one of the many
fine restaurants in the city. For non-golfers we have lots or
recommendations of where to go shopping for leather goods which are
a fabulous buy in Argentina as well as any other items you may be
interested in. Leather jackets, shoes (men and women) and purses
are a steal!
November 13
– Second round of golf at Martindale Country Club which is also a
course built many years ago and has some beautiful large trees on
the fairways. This evening the group will go to a Tango
dinner-show and you will have a very delightful experience watching
the professionals dance the tango.
November 14
– This morning after breakfast you will depart the hotel for the
airport and the flight to Bariloche, your home for the next three
nights. Bariloche is considered the Argentinian Switzerland with
its beautiful mountains and lakes. You’ll stay at the quaint Sol
del Nahuel Hotel which is located on the shores of the Nahuel Huapi
Lake and thus offers great views from every room. Evening at
leisure to try one of the local restaurants.
November 15
– Your first round of golf in Patagonia will be played today at the
Arelauquen Lodge Golf & Polo, a very scenic course with lots of very
interesting and challenging holes. The evening will again be at
leisure.
November 16
– The second round of golf is scheduled at the Llao Llao course
which is very scenic, so much so that if you are having a bad day
playing, the beautiful scenery will make you feel good again!
Evening at leisure.
November 17
– Today you will fly back to Buenos Aires and proceed to the Port of
Tigre where you will get on the ferry to Carmelo, Uruguay. Your
homes for the next three nights will be the Four Seasons Carmelo
which is a beautiful property with a very nice golf course.
Nestled amidst pine and eucalyptus
trees by the Rio de la Plata. Pan-Asia spa and dining promise
temple-like peace. Championship golf, riding and a scenic river bank
all await. Service is pure Four Seasons magic.
"Who knew that nirvana is in Uruguay' on the banks of the Rio
de la Plata?; 'a wonderful surprise', this 'secluded' outpost in a
eucalyptus and pine forest is 'worth going to Uruguay for'..." Zagat
World's Top Hotels, Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008
November 18
– This day is for golfing at the resort and maybe a spa treatment
after the golf. Evening at leisure.
November 19
– Golf in the morning and in the evening we will have a group
farewell dinner at the hotel. If you want to pass on the golf on
this day you may want to consider a tour to Colonia, a UNESCO
Heritage site about one hour from the hotel.
November 20
– Depart from the hotel back to the Port of Tigre and on to the
airport for the return flight to the United States.
OPTIONAL
EXTENSIONS:
Argentina is a
rather large country and as such has a lot to offer. For instance,
any extension of the tour should include a 2-night visit to Iguazu
Falls in the north, bordering Brazil and Argentina. These falls are
spectacular. If you have never seen these falls, this extension is
almost a MUST!
Other
extension possibilities are to the wine country – Mendoza. We can
arrange for you to visit wineries on your own private tour with
tastings of some fabulous Malbecs and Cabernets. They also make
some very nice Chardonnays in Argentina as well as blends. Golf
arrangements can also be made in Mendoza for you.
We will be
more than happy to work with you on an extension of the basic trip
and give you our thoughts as to what you should do based on our own
experience and after discussing the matter with you.
TOUR COST:
(based on a minimum number of 10 participants)
$3200.00 per
person based on double occupancy including all domestic flights and
tour features as described in the itinerary. Airfares are subject to
change without notice unless ticketed.
We can be of
assistance with good airfares from the United States to Argentina,
both in Economy and Business Class. We can also help with upgrades
if you have miles to use for this purpose.
For
reservations or further information please contact Golf Getaways at
541 388-1944 or 800-800-4028, or e-mail at
Bernie@golfgetaways.com
IMPORTANT
NOTICE – You must be able to walk the golf courses as there are no
golf carts available. Courses in Buenos Aires have caddies but the
courses in Bariloche do not. Llao Llao has some carts available and
we can reserve the carts available in advance.
