Opened in 1932 as a luxury hotel for European visitors, the Alvear Palace continues to exude Belle Époque splendor.

The landmark Alvear Palace opened in 1932 as a luxury hotel for European visitors and continues to exude Belle Époque splendor. Located in the exclusive Recoleta neighborhood, which comprises elegant boulevards and leafy parks, the hotel has grand French-inspired public areas, with crystal chandeliers, velvet fauteuils and gilded-wood-paneled walls. Guest rooms, in Empire, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, have butler service, fresh flowers and Hermès bath amenities. High tea, served in L’Orangerie, draws an elegant crowd. Upping the luxury quotient is the 8,600-square-foot Alvear Spa, a serene, light-filled space offering a range of wellness and beauty treatments.

ADDRESS:

ALVEAR PALACE HOTEL

AVENIDA ALVEAR 1891

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA 1129

ph# 54 11 4808-2100

Standard Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $319 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $309 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $538 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $518 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $757 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $727 per guest based on double occupancy.

Concierge Level Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $319 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $309 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $538 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $518 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $757 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $727 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Explore the wilds of the Argentine Patagonia by ascending Mount Frias in a 4x4 vehicle and enjoying the wonders Los Glaciares National Park with the opportunity to cruise up to Perito Moreno Glacier.

Special Note: Due to the adventurous nature of this program and the amount of walking over uneven terrain, we do not recommend it for guests with walking difficulties of for those who use a wheelchair or scooter. Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read the airline stipulations below with regards to bringing this equipment on the tour.

DAY 1

After disembarking the ship in Buenos Aires, you will be met and transferred to the domestic airport.

Bring only what is necessary for the next few days for the trip to El Calafate, including medications, valuables and documents. The bulk of your luggage will be collected when you disembark and brought to your hotel in Buenos Aires for storage. Please pack accordingly before disembarking and make sure that all bags to be left in storage are labeled with your name and ship cabin number.

When your flight lands in El Calafate, you will transfer to the 4-star Xelena Hotel in El Calafate. Located in the southwestern tip of the Argentine Patagonia, the town is known for its easy access to the Los Glaciares National Park, home of the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier and hundreds of others.

After lunch on own, set off on a true 4×4 expedition with a skilled driver where you will access the most remote places of Deep Patagonia. Leaving from El Calafate drive to the south and reach panoramic points from which you will contemplate the immensity of the landscape. In view are the Verlika and Baguales hills that mark the southern limit with Chile.

Fossilized oyster reefs, unexplored chenques (Tehuelches burial sites), various native flora and fauna are some of the natural riches that you will see along the way.

Finally, arrive at Estancia 25 de Mayo – an authentic Patagonian house located 800 meters above sea level. Here, enjoy dinner before returning to the Xelena Hotel for the evening.

DAY 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to Los Glaciares National Park, an expansive protected area covered by an ice mantle. After reaching the Patagonic Andean Forest, you will pause for photos at the Curve of Sighs, a lookout where you will have the first view of the Perito Moreno Glacier rising majestically above the landscape.

Next proceed to the "Bajo de las Sombras" port located 7km from the glacier catwalks. Once there, board a large catamaran style boat to navigate the Lago Rico where you will be able to appreciate the amazing walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier, its icebergs and its continuous and thunderous collapses over the Lago Rico. One stop is made approximately 300 meters (984 feet) from the southern wall of the glacier, to take a closer look at the landscape.

Return to the National Park for lunch at one of its restaurants. After lunch approach the glacier by walking down catwalks that will present several other panoramic viewpoints of this wonderful creation of Mother Nature. Chances are, you will see and hear large chunks of ice calving from the glacier and thundering into the water of Lago Argentino. It will be an experience that you will not soon forget.

After this day, which is sure to amaze, all guests will return to the hotel, where dinner will be served.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel and settling any incidentals, check out and transfer to the airport for the flight back to Buenos Aires. Depending on flight time either proceed directly to your hotel or proceed to the hotel with a panoramic city tour en-route. A boxed lunch will be provided.

Points of interest you may see on the city tour include the main square Plaza de Mayo, which is surrounded by the Casa Rosada presidential headquarters, the colonial town hall and the cathedral. You may also drive to Caminito and see the colorful tin houses of La Boca and proceed through the elegant Barrio Norte on the way to the Recoleta Cemetery, an above-ground cemetery lined with mausoleums and statues. No visit to Buenos Aires would be complete without a stop at the famous Biela Café – one of the most historic and prestigious bars in the city is also a favorite meeting place for Buenos Aires citizens. (the number of sites seen will be dependent on the arrival time of your flight).

Guests will be re-united with any stored luggage upon checking in to the hotel in Buenos Aires.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on own.

DAY 4

After breakfast at the hotel, settle any incidentals before checking out. You will be transferred to the Buenos Aires International Airport based on the flight details provided. Should you have a later flight, luggage may be stored at the hotel until your transfer.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1– timings below are subject to actual flight details which could change up to time of departure

7:30am Disembark the ship in Buenos Aires, excess luggage to be stored is separated

8:00am Transfer from the port to Buenos Aires Domestic Airport

8:30am Check-in for flight

9:45am Flight Buenos Aires to El Calafate (flight details TBA and subject to change)

1:00pm Arrival and transfer to your hotel - Lunch at Leisure/on own

4:00pm Afternoon half day 4x4 safari experience with dinner

9:00pm Return to your hotel

Overnight at the Xelena Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 2

7:00am Buffet breakfast at the hotel

8:30am Transfer to Los Glaciares National Park.

9:30am Visit Perito Moreno Glacier + Safari Nautico Navigation

1:00pm Lunch inside the national park

2:30pm Continue to visit Perito Moreno Glacier

5:30pm Return to the hotel

8:30pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at the Xelena Hotel or similar

DAY 3– timings below are subject to actual flight details which could change up to time of departure

From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel and check out, settle any incidentals

11:00am Transfer to the airport, box lunch and check in

1:00pm Flight from El Calafate to Buenos Aires (flight details TBA and subject to change)

4:30pm Flight time dependent – Arrive and city sightseeing tour

TBA Return to your hotel – evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Emperador Buenos Aires or similar hotel

DAY 4

From 7:30am Buffet breakfast at the hotel

12:00pm Check-out time at the hotel, settle any incidentals before departing

TBA Transfer to the Buenos Aires International Airport based on the flight details provided

Luggage storage is available for guests who have late flights

Extra Nights:

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change).

•Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged.

•If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

Expected Weather

Seasons in South America are exactly opposite of those in North America. Rain can fall any time of the year. In Buenos Aires, a hot and humid climate should be expected during the summer (December-March). The average high in the summer is 90F/32C and the average low is 65F/18C.

The climate in El Calafate is primarily dry and its extremes of cold and heat are moderated by the influence of Lake Argentino. In summer the weather is dry, sunny, cool and windy; the average temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius (68°Fahrenheit), but it can reach a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius (86°Fahrenheit). Minimum temperatures can fall to 10ºC (50°F).

What to Bring

Light, loose clothing, good hiking boots or shoes and a warm jacket for cooler temperatures at El Calafate. Bring mosquito repellant as well.

Currency

The official Argentine currency is the peso. U.S. dollars are accepted in most places.

Electricity

220 volts A.C. (50 Hz). We recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if required.

Luggage

The luggage weight restrictions on domestic flights are:

5kg/11lbs for carry-on luggage

15kg / 33lbs for checked-in luggage

Fees for excess or overweight luggage will be the responsibility of each guest and payable upon check in for flights.

Excess luggage will be stored at the hotel in Buenos Aires where you will be reunited with it on Day 3. Don’t forget to bring medications, valuables and documents with you.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline.

2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 95 days before your cruise if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

*Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

* Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

*Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

This program takes place within Argentina.

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase, otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

Accommodations

Xelena Hotel

Rene Favaloro, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Phone: +54 11 4328-1340

Emperador Buenos Aires

Emperador Buenos Aires Hotel, Av. del Libertador 420, Buenos Aires, Argentina ?

Phone: +54 11 4131-4000?

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes

?2 nights in El Calafate at the 4-star Xelena Hotel or similar (standard double room) including breakfast

?1 night in Buenos Aires at the Emperador Hotel or similar (deluxe room) including breakfast

?Transfers

?English-speaking guides

?Local English-speaking escort to accompany the group throughout

?Half-day Buenos Aires sightseeing (time permitting)

?Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier and entrance fees

?4x4 excursion

?Luggage porterage

?Economy-class flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate (direct flights not guaranteed)

?1 lunch (1 soft drink included per person) and 2 dinners (2 soft drinks included per person)

?1 box lunch

?Excess luggage storage in Buenos Aires

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes

?Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

?Gratuities to drivers and guides

?Any meals or beverages not listed above

?Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

?Any necessary visa fees if required

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $3,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Experience the extraordinary natural beauty and wildlife of South America during this memorable journey to Iguazú Falls ~ one of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Special Note: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

The majority of this program is wheelchair accessible however the program as a whole can be strenuous for guests with limited mobility. There are flights, on and off coaches, trains, boats and lots of walking. Each person should evaluate his/her own abilities before signing up.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Buenos Aires and transfer to the domestic airport for a flight to Iguazú.

*We recommend you pack one light overnight bag per person. Allowance: one checked bag per person maximum 15 kg/33lbs and one carry on per person maximum 5kg/11lbs.

NOTE: Any excess luggage can be stored at the hotel in Buenos Aires where you will receive it upon your return. Do not forget to pack any valuables, medications and documents and make sure any luggage left behind is clearly labeled with your name.

The name Iguazú means Great Waters in Guarani. At 80m high and 3km wide, the Iguazú Falls span the border between Argentina and Brazil and is made up of many cascades that generate vast sprays of water producing one of the most spectacular waterfalls known to mankind. On this adventure, you will visit the northeastern section of Argentina - an area that is inhabited by over 400 different varieties of birds and marks one of the most beautiful landscapes of the world.

Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to Iguazú Falls National Park on the Argentine Side.

After lunch, enjoy a motorized boat cruise (zodiacs) which allows you to view the falls from water level and get close enough to feel the spray and energy created by this great mass of falling water. Please note that you will get wet on the zodiacs. Along the way, your guide will explain all about the trees, birds, falls and more.

Note: the zodiac loading area is not accessible to wheelchairs. There are approximately 100 steps down / up to reach the boats with no ramps. The zodiac tour is optional and any guests wishing to remain ashore can do so. There are shaded areas and benches to sit on throughout the park.

After the zodiac tour, check-in at your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax before dinner at your hotel.

DAY 2

After breakfast at the hotel, settle any incidentals and check out. Return to Iguazú National Park to visit the impressive Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), where the Iguazú River crashes down almost 80 metres forming many rainbows. You will reach this fantastic sight via a unique train ride - the Eco-Train. Guests will then walk along a 1200-meter footbridge from the train station to the Garganta del Diablo viewing platforms.

The final part of your visit will be a walk along one of the circuits of the National Park (Argentine side) which include catwalks and observation spots.

Return to the hotel for lunch prior to transferring to the airport a return flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you will be reunited with any stored luggage.

The evening is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

DAY 3

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel you will have the morning at leisure and lunch on own and then later in the day, set out with your guide to get acquainted with Buenos Aires on a half day sightseeing tour highlighting the city’s major neighborhoods and attractions. Points of interest along the way are the Main Square Plaza de Mayo surrounded by the Casa Rosada (the Presidential Headquarters), the Cabildo (Colonial Town Hall) and the Cathedral. You will also drive to Caminito and see the colorful roads of La Boca, famous for its multi-color tin houses.

Drive through the elegant Barrio Norte on your way to the Recoleta Cemetery which is an above ground cemetery lined with mausoleums and statues. Finally, you will visit Palermo with its magnificent mansions and parks.

A bit later you will be treated to a dinner and tango show before returning to your hotel.

DAY 4

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Check out is at 12:00pm. Don’t forget to settle any incidentals before your transfer to the airport which will be based on your flight schedule. Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1 – timings subject to final flight schedule which could change up to time of departure

7:45am Disembark the ship in Buenos Aires

8:00am Transfer from the pier to the Buenos Aires Domestic Airport

8:15am Check-in for a flight to Iguazu

9:45am Flight to Iguazu (flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:30am Transfer to Iguazu Falls National park

1:00pm Lunch at La Selva Restaurant or similar venue

2:00pm Visit Iguazu Falls and the Great Adventure (Zodiac ride)

6:30pm Transfer to your hotel

7:00pm Check-in

8:00pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Gran Melia Iguazu Falls Hotel or similar

DAY 2– timings subject to final flight schedule which could change up to time of departure

7:00am Buffet breakfast at the hotel, settle incidentals and check-out

7:30am Transfer to Iguazu National Park

8:00am Visit to Iguazu Falls – Devil’s Throat

12:00pm Lunch inside the National Park

1:00pm Transfer to Iguazu Airport

1:30pm Check-In for a flight to Buenos Aires

2:30pm Flight to Buenos Aires (flight details TBA and subject to change)

4:15pm Luggage claim

5:00pm Transfer to your hotel

Overnight at the Emperador Buenos Aires or similar hotel

DAY 3

From 7:30am Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Morning at leisure, lunch on own

2:00pm Buenos Aires sightseeing

8:00pm Dinner and Tango Show

12:00am Return to the hotel

Overnight at Emperador Buenos Aires or similar hotel

DAY 4

From 7:30am Buffet breakfast at hotel

12:00pm Check-out and transfer to the Buenos Aires Airport based on your flight details.

For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel

Extra Nights:

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided.

•Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change).

•Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather:

Seasons in South America are exactly opposite of those in North America. Rain can fall at any time of the year. A hot and humid climate should be expected during the summer (December-March)

What to Bring:

Light, loose clothing, comfortable, rubber-soled shoes and a light rain jacket as well as mosquito repellant are recommended. Waterproof jacket or poncho for zodiac tour.

Note: The pathways can be uneven in places and there are approximately 100 steps up / down to access the zodiac boat. You are very likely to get wet from the spray of the falls.

Currency:

The official Argentine currency is the Peso. USD are accepted in most places.

Electricity:

220 volts A.C. (50 Hz) We recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Possible Aircraft types (subject to change):

Boeing 737/800 (116-134 seats)

Airbus 320 (120-180 seats)

Boeing 737/700 (136 seats)

Upgrades not available in advance on group bookings

Luggage:

As you will be flying on a domestic flight, the luggage restrictions are as follows:

5kg/11lbs. of carry-on luggage

15kg / 33lbs. of checked-in luggage

Any excess luggage can be stored in Buenos Aires otherwise it will be at the cost of each guest upon check in for flights

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline.

2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 95 days before your cruise if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

*Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

* Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

*Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

This program takes place within Argentina.

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Please ensure that RSSC has your passport details within 95 days of sailing so that the internal flight tickets can be purchased.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

Accommodations:

Emperador Buenos Aires

Av. del Libertador 420, C1001 ABR, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Phone: +54 11 4131-4000

Gran Melia Iguazu Falls

Ent. A Parque Nacional Iguazú S/N, N3370 Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina

Phone: +54 3757 49-1800

*We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards. If you are not notified of any changes before your sailing, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in the program.

Program includes:

•2 nights in Buenos Aires at the Emperador Hotel or similar (Deluxe room) with breakfasts

•1 night in Iguazu at the Gran Melia Iguazu Falls or similar hotel (Fallsview Room) with breakfast

•Zodiac tour to Argentine Falls and tour to Devils Throat

•2 Lunches in the National Park (2 soft drinks included)

•1 Dinner in Iguazu at your hotel (soft drinks and ½ bottle of wine per person)

•1 dinner and tango show in Buenos Aires (soft drinks and ½ bottle of wine per person)

•Buenos Aires half day sightseeing tour

•Gratuities for luggage handling

•Economy class flights from Buenos Aires to Iguazú and back to Buenos Aires

•Excess luggage storage in Buenos Aires

•Transfers

•English-speaking guide throughout

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes:

•Any meals and beverages not specified above

•Gratuities to guides and drivers

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

•Visa fees if required

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $2,799 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Experience Buenos Aires like a local porteño by watching a traditional tango performance, visiting atmospheric neighborhoods and enjoying an Argentine asado of grilled meats at country ranch.

DAY 1

Following disembarkation, you will begin a half-day sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires, starting in the neighborhood La Boca, where you will view El Caminito, a street that is an open-air museum of sorts full of brightly colored buildings. Some claim the tango originated here around 1870, and tango dancers are often seen performing impromptu in the streets.

Continuing on, you will pass the city hall and Metropolitan Cathedral, which is adorned with frescoes and elaborate artwork. You will also see Casa Rosado, the executive mansion. President Juan Peron and his wife Eva, more affectionately known as Evita, delivered numerous speeches from the balcony.

Then, it’s on to the affluent La Recoleta neighborhood and the Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place for Argentina’s wealthy and powerful. It holds thousands of grandiose mausoleums containing the remains of generals, sports figures and most famously Evita.

A snack at Café Tortoni follows. This historic cafe has served as the artistic and intellectual capital of Buenos Aires since 1858, hosting notable guests such as Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges. Founded in 1858, the café is the oldest coffee shop in the country.

After touring the city, you will transfer to your hotel where the remainder of the day will be at your leisure. Lunch and dinner will be on your own.

Day 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will spend the day at a traditional estancia ranch in the countryside, a beautiful land that is home to the gaucho. The owners will be your hosts, and during your stay they will regale you with stories about the differences between modern country life and country life years ago.

Lunch will be a hearty asado of grilled meats with empanadas, accompanied by excellent Argentinean wines.

The entertainment will be just as outstanding. You will enjoy folk songs and dances, equestrian activities and an extraordinary demonstration of traditional gaucho skills, such as ring races and horse races and games.

Following your time at the estancia, you will return to the hotel to spend the evening. Dinner will be on your own.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will spend most of the daylight hours as you please. The hotel is centrally located in Buenos Aires, and there is plenty to enjoy nearby, including museums, shops and restaurants.

Your evening will be spent watching an authentic tango performance over dinner. Although the exact origin of the tango is unclear, there is no denying that the sultry dance is mesmerizing. The rhythmic music and mournful lyrics are just as alluring, as they often tell a story of lust, betrayal and loneliness. You don’t have to speak the language to feel the passion of tango.

After the tango performance, you will return to the hotel for the evening.

DAY 4

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out (by 12nn) and transferring to the Ezeiza International Airport for your flight home. Transfers will be set up based on the flight details provided. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark the ship

9:00am Departure from the pier - Buenos Aires Sightseeing including a stop at Caminito Street

10:30am Depart Caminito Street and drive to Plaza de Mayo

(May Square) driving through San Telmo

11:00am Stop at traditional cafeteria (Café Tortoni or similar) for a beverage

12:00pm Transfer to Recoleta & visit the Cemetery

1:30pm Drive through Palermo Quarters and drive to your hotel for check-in

3:00pm Check in time at your hotel

Lunch & dinner at leisure on own

Overnight in Buenos Aires

DAY 2

7:00am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Departure for Rosario de Areco

10:00am Visit San Antonio de Areco town before visiting the Estancia.

11:30am Transfer to the Estancia, arrival & reception with empanadas.

12:30pm BBQ Lunch

2:00pm Gaucho Skills Demonstration

3:00pm Folklore Dance Performance & Tea with petit fours

4:00pm Return to your hotel

5:30pm Arrival at the hotel – evening is at leisure with dinner on own

Overnight in Buenos Aires

DAY 3

7:30am Buffet breakfast at your hotel

The day is at your leisure with lunch on your own

8:00pm Meet in the hotel lobby for the dinner & Tango Show

12:00am Return to the hotel

Overnight in Buenos Aires

DAY 4

7:30am Buffet breakfast at the Hotel

12:00pm Check-out time

TBA Transfer to the Ezeiza International Airport per your flight details

Luggage storage is available for guests with late flights

Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather

Seasons in South America are the opposite of those in North America. Rain can fall at any time of the year. A hot and humid climate should be expected during the summer (December-March).

What to Bring

Light, loose clothing, comfortable walking shoes and a light rain jacket or sweater

Currency

The official Argentine currency is the Peso. USD as well as credit cards are accepted in many places.

Electricity

220 volts A.C. (50 Hz). We recommend that you bring your own travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required.

Accommodations

Guests on Splendor's December 17, 2025 sailing will stay at the Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoletta Hotel or similar - Superior Room (Address: Posadas 1232, C1011 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Guets on Splendor's December 28, 2025 sailing will stay at the Park Tower Hotel or similar - Deluxe Room (Address: Av. Leandro N. Alem 1193, C1001 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Guests on Splendor's February 1, 2026 sailing will stay at the Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoletta Hotel or similar - Superior Room (Address: Posadas 1232, C1011 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina)

If a similar hotel is required due to unforeseen circumstances, it will be of equal ratings and standards, and guests would be notified of the change before traveling. If guests are not notified in advance of travel of any changes, then the hotel listed above will be used.

Program includes:

*Three nights in Buenos Aires - hotels listed above depending on your sailing

* 3 Breakfasts

* 1 lunch including unlimited local wine, soft drinks and water

*1 dinner including unlimited soft drinks and water and ½ bottle of wine per person)

* English-speaking guide on tours

* Luggage porterage for up to 2 pieces of luggage per person

* Current VAT as per local laws and regulations

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes:

•Meals or beverages not specified

•Gratuities to guides and drivers

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns should check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $1,499 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.