Tel: +44 (0) 8454605000
specialists in horse racing trips overseas
Dates for 2010
Itinerary
Our Tour Price includes.
12 nights accommodation with breakfast, in 5* hotels in Buenos Aires & Iguazu & 4* hotel in Calafate
Transfers throughout & domestic flights (reserved by the tour operator in Buenos Aires)
Entrances to racecourses
Visits & lunch where stated in the itinerary
Racecourse transfer
Representative services for the duration of the tour.
Argentina
The perfect January get away
Tel: +44 (0) 845 460 5000
Mob: +44 (0) 7912 266983
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8763 9996
You are guaranteed a memorable and enthralling experience in this fascinating country where horses are the kings of the Pampas!
Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world which extends from tropical forests in the north to the giant glaciers in the south as well as the spectacular Atlantic coast line in the east and the awe-inspiring Andes in the west. The diversity in the topography and climate offer the visitor a grandiose and impressive scenery which will certainly not leave you indifferent. Not only is Argentina famous for its horses and horsemen but also the fine wines and excellent cuisine. You will be able to admire the vast, prestigious stud farms along with the huge cattle ranches in the Pampas, managed by the proud, taciturn gauchos who are only too pleased to demonstrate their equestrian skills.
Buenos Aires is the capital and is often known as the ‘Paris of South America’. The wide boulevards and avenues lined with buildings in the nineteenth century, French style of architecture make it a delightful city in which to ramble. From the renovated old port with its restaurants and outdoor cafés to the exclusive boutiques in Recoleta and Florida exudes a sophisticated lifestyle which is famous throughout South America. The heart of the city is the Plaza de Mayo which is dominated by the Casa Rosada, the President’s official residence and it was from the balcony of this pink edifice that Eva Peron delivered her speeches to the people of Argentina. San Telmo market is also another memorable visit with its antique fair and where one can admire Tango dancers demonstrating their talents in the open air square.
Not only can you enjoy the racing in Buenos Aires but also admire some of the worlds most majestic landscapes and taste some of the country’s exclusive wines. A trip to remember combining racing, stud visits, tourism, nature and relaxation.
Beyond this stylish metropolis, one can visit the astounding Iguazu falls in the north on the Brazilian and Paraguayan borders. These impressive waterfalls belong to a national park and can be heard from afar as the water thunders down over the jungle allowing a lingering mist to rise above it. One can visit them from above on foot or underneath in a raft, both visits are worth while to admire mother nature at her best. The tour would not be complete without a visit to Southern Patagonia where again nature takes over to offer the tourist some of the worlds finest landscapes at the ‘Lago Argentino’ covered by blue icebergs. The 30,000 year old Perito Moreno glacier is the only permanently moving glacier in the world and covers an area of 40 kilometres along with the Upsala and Onelli glaciers.
15 January Depart London
16 January Morning arrival in Buenos Aires for a 5 night stay in the Caesar Park hotel, breakfast included, afternoon city tour.
17 – 20 January Enjoy two evening race meetings and stud visits as well as leisure time.
21 January Depart by air to Iguazu, arrival transfer to the Sheraton Hotel for 3 nights in falls view rooms, including breakfast.
22 – 23 January Visits to the falls in Argentina & Brazil with lunch on both days.
24 January Depart by air to El Calafate in Patagonia to the Posada Los Alamos for 3 nights with breakfast.
25 – 26 January Visits of the Perito Moreno, Upsala and Onelli glaciers, lunch included on both days along with an evening BBQ at Kau Yatun to see sheep shearing and a Kelpi dog sheep driving demonstration.
27 January Return to Buenos Aires for 1 night at the Caesar Park hotel with breakfast. Evening tango show with dinner at La Esquina Club.
28 January Depart Buenos Aires for return flight to London.
29 January Morning arrival in London
ARGENTINA
“ Argentina, the perfect January venue
to get away from the drab, cold winter
climes to the haven of horses, racing and imposing scenery.”