Eclipse-City at the Tail of the Andean Mountain Range
— from Buenos Aires to Patagonia —

Ground Based or Eclipse Flight Observation
(2 min. and 45 sec. of totality - up to 3 min. and 47 sec. in flight)

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— 1 to 6 days from 299 € —

In August 2007 and without having second thoughts, my son and I decided to go on a father-and-son summer vacation of a different kind. "Lets go and visit Opa Juan in Uruguay", I told my son. My father lives near Montevideo on a typical estancia enjoying his retirement. "And after one week, we shall go skiing in San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina, so you can tell your friends you went skiing during your Summer holidays". We had the most fantastic time, in Uruguay with relatives, Buenos Aires with friends and in Patagonia, skiing and visiting the most amazing accessible glaciers.

One of our 2010 eclipse tours will take you to one of the southernmost regions in South America, in Argentina’s province of Santa Cruz. On 2010 July 11^th, you will be able to observe 2 min. and 45 sec. of totality shortly before sunset over the Andes. From the heights of our special lookout, we will be observing totality at just 1 degree over the world’s longest mountain range, the Andes. With a bit of luck, Mount Fitz Roy (Cerro Chaltén) will be seen shining in the distance, a few degrees Northwest from the black sun. According to Jay Anderson, the Andes Mountains act as a very effective barrier to the Pacific storms and the weather is quite promising in Southern Argentina. Although the sky might be clear overhead, the eclipse occurs on the Western horizon where cloudiness over then Andes and Chile have to be taken into account: this does lower somewhat the 55% probabilities over El Calafate. Provided we have a clear western sky down to the horizon, the views will be breathtaking: our eclipse lookout overlooks the magnificent glacial lake Lago Argentino, so you’ll have the opportunity to see the reflection of the eclipse over the Andes mountain range. With the help of refraction, the sun will appear higher than it actually is. However, for those wishing to be a 100% sure to witness the eclipse, we will provide an optional 3-hour eclipse observation flight over the Southern Pacific Ocean (see below).

Our core program concentrates on a 6-day tour (P1A-Regular) starting and ending in Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina. You will most likely come from the Northern hemisphere, i.e. Europe, North America, Asia or even countries in the Northern part of South America. Thus, you will fly from summer into winter. While in Buenos Aires, enjoy with us famous tango shows, the world’s best beef during our asado dinner, La Boca district, La Plata river, La Florida shopping and of course, the Third Total Solar Eclipse Summit, InterSoles 3. After 2 full days in Buenos Aires, we will fly you on our charter some 2,000 kilometers further south to Patagonia and stay there overnight. We will not miss visiting Lago Argentino and Perito Moreno Glacier. After lunch, we will get ready for totality. For those staying on the ground, we will take you to our special lookout, some 60-90 minutes away from El Calafate. It will be cold, but we will take care to provide for warm drinks, and a few heated tents. For those booking the optional flight, we will take you to the airport to board our Eclipse-City charter flight into totality. For those who have less time, we do offer also shorter itineraries, 4 days (P1A-Light) or even 1 day only with our special Eclipse-City Return Charter Flight Buenos Aires - El Calafate - Buenos Aires (P1A-Short). The latter program enables customers to leave El Calafate after the eclipse (Eclipse-City has the latest departing flight after the eclipse) and reach Buenos Aires on Sunday night, thus allowing international travelers to be back home on Monday July 12^th.

However, if you happen to arrive on your own to El Calafate and you are not 100% certain from where to observe the eclipse, you may want to buy an eclipse observation pass from us. Due to the eclipse characteristics in the Patagonian region, there are only 1-2 locations enabling the total solar eclipse observation from a ground location. We have secured the best location for our customers exclusively.

You will be accompanied by our multilingual staff, bilingual local guides, and of course, astronomy experts from the international community. We have personally inspected most of the hotels. Our special locations and program, full board, 4 to 5-star hotels during our programs and Argentinean hospitality will make this tour, an unforgettable experience.

For those customers wishing to have a more comprehensive package, we also offer itineraries, which allow you to extend your stay and discover Argentina, such as skiing near San Carlos de Bariloche, whale watching at Valdés peninsula, visit the world’s largest waterfall at Iguazú or come on a journey to the Mendoza province and experience authentic gaucho and colonial life alongside wine tasting and leisure at the slopes of the Andean mountain range.

Welcome again to Eclipse-City

Managing Director
Eclipse-City Ltd.
Where the Moon mates the Sun


This Patagonian itinerary is build around a 1 to 6 days tour starting and ending in Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina. You can choose between a very short program (P1A-Short), 4-day program (P1A-Light) or a 6-day regular program. You will most likely come from the Northern hemisphere, i.e. Europe, North America, Asia or even parts of the northern part of South America. Thus, you will fly from summer into winter. While in Buenos Aires, enjoy with us famous tango shows, the world’s best beef during our asado dinner, La Boca district, La Plata river, La Florida shopping and of course, the Third Total Solar Eclipse Summit, InterSoles 3.





Thursday, July 8^th 2010: Buenos Aires (start P1A-Regular tour) [D]

Arrival on your own at Buenos Aires Ezeiza international airport. You will most likely arrive in the morning hours from the northern hemisphere. Meet and greet at Ezeiza airport and transfer to your 4-star hotel (for all other passengers arriving at other times and dates, please ask about our individual pick-up service).

Afternoon: a half day visit in Buenos Aires, a cosmopolitan city that shows the influence of the great number of immigrants that arrived to these shores.
The tour commences at the historic Plaza de Mayo square, well known for its numerous political demonstrations. It is surrounded by the Government House, best known as the "Pink House"; the Cabildo (the old City Hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral. The “Avenida de Mayo”, which starts in this square, is an interesting set of buildings of varied styles that reflect the diversity of its inhabitants. Wide avenues and green areas appear constantly trying to slow down the rhythm of this vertiginous city. A sample of this is the 9 de Julio Avenue, about 5 squares away from here, with its eight lanes divided by small green squares with old leafy trees and enriched by sculptures and fountains. In the middle of this avenue, in the "Plaza de la Republica", the Obelisk arises as a symbol of the city.

The visit continues towards San Telmo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, which was also a center for immigrant settlers and still keeps most of its architectonic patrimony untouched: its colonial houses and cobbled streets. We take Balcarce street up to Humberto 1º, turn in Defensa and drive along Plaza Dorrego until we reach Bolivar down along Av. San Juan to Av. Paseo Colon.
Every Sunday, an antique fair is held in Plaza Dorrego. The area has also a lively night-life as there are many tango houses, restaurants and pubs.

Southwards, we reach the picturesque and colorful port neighborhood of La Boca with its famous street, "Caminito", whose architectonic characteristics reflect the culture of European citizens that arrived at these shores at the end of the 19th century, mainly Genovese sailors.

The visit continues towards the newest district of Puerto Madero; Palermo neighborhood with its elegant residences framed by wide green areas; finally reaching the district of Recoleta, the most sophisticated neighborhood in Buenos Aires. The Recoleta Cemetery, surprises the visitors for its rich architecture and the important personalities of the social and political Argentinean life, amongst whom are Eva Perón, whose remains lie there. Next to the cemetery is the church Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the Recoleta Cultural Center (previously a convent), Buenos Aires Design and the Palais de Glace.

At evening hours, transfer from the hotel to a restaurant located at Puerto Madero or Costanera, where we will have dinner.

Friday, July 9^th 2010: La Independencia, InterSoles 3, Tango Argentino (P1A-Light Start) [B, L, D]

Today is Argentina’s most important public holiday. On July 9^th 1816, Argentina was declared independent from Spain. All shops shall be closed and we will dedicate this day to get ready for our eclipse event attending InterSoles 3.

InterSoles is intended for eclipse enthusiasts, who would like to enjoy the total solar eclipse and also attend the summit around the eclipse event.

At the same time, InterSoles is especially intended for professional and amateur exhibitors and speakers, who wish to communicate with the professional, amateur and enthusiastic solar (eclipse) community in a professional and yet distinctive setting. InterSoles is an accompanying conference and show on all our total solar eclipse venues around the world. Previous InterSoles 1 took place in Jiayuguan (Gobi desert along China’s Silk Road) and InterSoles 2 in Shanghai.

Today, the Third International Solar Eclipse Summit, InterSoles 3 will be held in Buenos Aires. Being a part of Eclipse-City’s new "edutainment" program, InterSoles exhibitions, shows and workshops are held in the easy fashion approaching all eclipse friends – young and experienced – on the subject matter of solar eclipses, astronomy, history of eclipses, astro-photography, telescopes and much more. Like InterSoles-3, we will be giving special attention to young eclipse enthusiasts (children and teens). In July 2012, InterSoles 4 shall be held in Cairns (Australia).

We sincerely welcome and invite all eclipse friends to join InterSoles 3. Check our website on a regular basis for the updated InterSoles program. Acording to our plans, we will hold InterSoles-3 at Buenos Aires Planetarium.

After InterSoles, you may want to relax before we venture out for an authentic tango dinner show. Tango music derived from the fusion of various forms of music from hundreds of thousands of immigrants, primarily Italians, Spanish and French living in to the working-class slums in the Buenos Aires’ suburbs. Blended with African influence, the tango dance evolved from those lower-class districts of Buenos Aires to more fashionable music and dance, to what we know today as "Tango Argentino". For those interested, we will provide a one hour tango training class at our hotel, prior to departing for the show. Overnight in Buenos Aires.

For those booking P1A-Light, transfer from the airport is not included.

Saturday, July 10^th 2010: the adventure begins [B, L, D]

After breakfast, we will get ready for departure. Our flight will take us 2,000 kilometers to one of the southernmost regions in South America, to Argentina’s province of Santa Cruz in Southern Patagonia. We will be flying along the Andean Mountain Range, covered by snow and ice. Calafate will be our home for a little more than 24 hours. Average July temperatures this far south range from -4 to +4°C (25 – 30°F) and during the eclipse will probably drop down to -10°C (14°F). So please do not forget your winter gear, especially winter shoes and socks, scarves and gloves, long lasting batteries, etc. for cold weather conditions. Should you have forgotten anything, make sure to do your last minute shopping by latest on July 8^th.

After arrival in Calafate, we will be taken to our "Winter Resort" and enjoy overnight in this vast and remote region. We will give you last instructions for our next day eclipse observation program followed by dinner in the Calafate region.

Sunday, July 11^th 2010: E-day facing the Andes (2 min. 45 sec. of totality) [B, L, D]

The eclipse will take place close to sundown. Thus, we will have all day to explore the region before proceeding to our observation locations.

After breakfast we will head towards Perito Moreno Glacier, situated within Los Glaciares National Park, 80 kilometers from El Calafate.

From the very beginning this trip will provide pleasant surprises. Departing from El Calafate, the Argentino Lake will appear on the right side of the road with its Bahía Redonda (Round Bay) that is home to an interesting and assorted bird species. The first half of the road goes through a landscape typical of the Patagonian steppe, whose characteristic species are the broom sedges (hard, thorny type of grass) and 'calafates' (bushes belonging to the barberry family which is well-known for its yellow flowers and violet fruits). From the national park entrance onwards the landscape drastically changes, the flora grows richer with species that are typical of the Andine-Patagonian Forest such as: ñires, lengas and guindos.

Perito Moreno Glacier is an imposing ice river with an area of 195 square kilometers, a length of 30 km. and a front which is 5 km wide; the frontal walls soar between 30 and 60 meters high over the lake level. In the central area of the glacier the ice reaches a depth of 250 to 350 meters. This frozen river descends from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field causing, during its slow advance, ice cracks and thunderous bursts that turned the glacier into a marvel in constant movement. A show that is impressing not only for its beauty but also for the continuous roars that are heard from its innermost recesses.

Because of its breathtaking beauty it was declared a Mankind Heritage by Unesco. A walk along the paths placed in front of its western wall will let you admire this impressive wonder of nature from different points of view.

After lunch, we will transfer you to a special look-out, just a few kilometers from El Calafate, to install the equipment to see the solar eclipse. We will provide to the group with heated tents, hot drinks, a typical snack and other services. For those booking the eclipse observation flight, you will be taken to El Calafate airport (see below).

From the heights of our special lookout, we will be observing totality at just 1 degree over the world’s longest mountain range, the Andes. With a bit of luck, Mount Fitz Roy (Cerro Chaltén) will be seen shining in the distance, a few degrees Northwest from the black sun. According to Jay Anderson, the Andes Mountains act as a very effective barrier to the Pacific storms and the weather is quite promising in Southern Argentina. Although the sky might be clear overhead, the eclipse occurs on the Western horizon where cloudiness over then Andes and Chile have to be taken into account: this does lower somewhat the 55% probabilities over El Calafate. Provided we have a clear western sky down to the horizon, the views will be breathtaking: our eclipse lookout overlooks the magnificent glacial lake Lago Argentino, so you’ll have the opportunity to see the reflection of the eclipse over the Andes mountain range. With the help of refraction, the sun will appear higher than it actually is. However, for those wishing to be a 100% sure to witness the eclipse, we will provide an optional 3-hour eclipse observation flight over the Southern Pacific Ocean (see below).

Characteristics of our ground based observation site:




Source: Jay Anderson


For those travelers with very little time, we have designed a shorter journey P1A-Short: this program will leave Buenos Aires on E-Day, i.e. Sunday July 11^th early in the morning with our Eclipse-City Charter Flight. Upon late morning arrival at El Calafate airport (about 2,000 kilometers from Buenos Aires), you will be taken to El Calafate and enjoy the surroundings. By noon, you will have lunch, after which you will be taken to the Eclipse-City lookout joining travelers who stayed in El Calafate the night before. After the eclipse, you will be taken back to the airport and return to Buenos Aires the same day, shortly before midnight. This tour does not include overnight nor transfers in Buenos Aires. As you will be arriving late morning in El Calafate, you will not be able to catch up the tour and visit the Perito Moreno Glacier. However, should you wish to see the Perito Moreno Glacier anyway, please ask for our VIP service. We could organize a private, and thus faster visit for you and your party. For your convenience, please be aware the Eclipse-City Charter Flight offers both an higher luggage allowance and an adjusted timetable (early arrival and late departure) to the eclipse viewers as compared to the regular commercial airlines. If you plan to overnight in Buenos Aires, before and/or after, you may choose P1A-Light or ask us for hotel and transfer services.





Eclipse Observation Charter Flight:

For those wishing to be almost 100% sure to witness the eclipse, we will provide an optional 3-hour eclipse observation flight from this region to a location over the Southern Pacific Ocean. First we will drive you to El Calafate airport, where you will board our eclipse charter to fly to the Northwest right into the totality path for an umbral shadow interception over any clouds. While over the Andean Mountain Range we will make a sightseeing loop to allow all passengers, including the ones on the shadow side, to witness first contact and the first partial phase, with Lago Argentino in the background. Should the weather be good enough on that day you should be able to see the Fitz Roy peak and later the Lautaro volcano sticking out or the many islands on the Chilean side of Patagonia. We will then fly towards our planned umbral shadow interception, which is located over the Pacific Ocean off the Chilean coast. Provided we are on time, we may accomplish another loop to provide to all passengers another view of the partial phase before reaching the start of our totality run. During the totality run the aircraft will fly at 37,000 ft (11,278 m) perpendicularly to the Sun at all times in order to optimize the viewing and the clouds will be left below us. Passengers on the eclipse side will then witness totality for nearly 3 minutes and 50 seconds, the Sun being at an elevation of 11° during totality. Passengers on the shadow side will have the opportunity to see the moving umbral shadow and the great colors around it. After the totality run the aircraft will turn back to El Calafate for an evening arrival.
Note: this is our preliminary flight route. The final route and itinerary will follow at a later time. However, you may want to reserve and secure your seat on this special flight ahead of time.


For the travelers having little time, you may choose our Return Charter Flight from Buenos Aires on July 11^th and add the observation flight or ground observation pass (see below).


Soccer World Championship (FIFA 2010 in South Africa - Finals):

What a day! So many events taking place at different locations around the world: the soccer world championship will see the final round in Johannesburg (South Africa) today and finish just minutes prior to totality. The FIFA 2010 final will take place from 15:30 to 17:30 (local Johannesburg time 20:30 – 22:30). For our soccer enthusiasts, we will therefore install a TV screen in our heated tent, for those wishing to also follow the match while getting ready for totality.

After the eclipse and sundown, transfer back to Calafate. Patagonian dinner at our hotel and sharing experiences and the excitement of a full day of emotions. For those booking P1A-Short, transfer back to Buenos Aires. Arrival in Buenos Aires (Jorge Newbery Domestic Airport in downtown Buenos Aires) around midnight.

Monday, July 12^th 2010: Return to Buenos Aires [B, L, D]

After a hearty breakfast we will head back to Buenos Aires, some 3 hours flight away (after arrival at the airport, end of P1A-Light).

For those booked on the P1A-Regular tour, transfer back to your hotel. Rest of the day on your own for shopping and winding down.

Add-on tours:

• The travelers booked on the add-on tour P1B to Cabo Valdés for whale watching, will be flown to Trelew.
• The travelers booked on the add-on tour P1C for alpine skiing at San Carlos de Bariloche, will be flown to San Carlos.

Tuesday, July 13^th 2010: end of tour (end of P1A-Regular) [B]

Check-out latest by noon. You may now want to extend your stay, connect to another Eclipse-City program (Misiones and Iguazú Falls with add-on tour P1D) do your own program or fly back home (transfer to airport if required). End of tour.



If you are interested in sharing a room on a specific tour, please get in touch with us indicating the program you would like to share with someone else.


Services & Terms for Tour P1A

Included in Tour P1A
Full board as indicated (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner), local hotel service fees and taxes, domestic flights with a 15 kg luggage allowance, Eclipse-City Survival Kit (bag/backpack, t-shirt/sweatshirt, cap/hat/ear-warmers, stool, eclipse shades, information material), English – French – German - Spanish speaking guides, Eclipse-City astronomy experts, separate Chinese and Japanese guides upon request. If you require to take a lot more than 15 kg of luggage with you, we may provide this for a small fee on our charter flight. Please ask for terms and conditions.

Not Included
Visa fees, personal (e.g. medical, travel, etc) and cancellation insurances, personal items, intercontinental flights, winter gear, all items not mentioned in the program.

Tour P1A-Regular Price in Euro (EUR): 1,999 € per person based on double occupancy (add 599 € for single occupancy)

Tour P1A-Light Price in Euro (EUR): 1,699 € per person based on double occupancy (add 299 € for single occupancy)

Tour P1A-Short Price in Euro (EUR): 799 € per person

Charter Buenos Aires - El Calafate - Buenos Aires, flight only in Euro (EUR): 599 € per person, including up to 20 kg luggage allowance for your equipment

Eclipse-City Ground Observation Pass: 299 € per person If you happen to arrive on your own to El Calafate and you are not 100% certain from where to observe the eclipse, you may want to buy an eclipse observation pass from us. Due to the eclipse characteristics in the Patagonian region, there are only 1-2 locations enabling the total solar eclipse observation from a ground location. We have secured the best location for our customers exclusively. Eclipse-City Ground Observation Pass includes return transfer from El Calafate Town to our special lookout (ca. 60-90 minutes driving transfer), Eclipse-City Survival Kit (bag/backpack, t-shirt/sweatshirt, cap/hat/ear-warmers, stool, EU certified eclipse shades, information material), English – French – German - Spanish speaking guides, Eclipse-City astronomy experts; warm beverages on site and heated tents.


This program is intended for travelers looking for a more price-conscious alternative to French Polynesia, yet without sacrificing adventure or eclipse observation guarantee. Our hotels are all local 4-star hotels and like most Eclipse-City programs, provide for full board and amenities according to local customs and traditions.

Payments & Terms
It is each traveler’s responsibility to take all appropriate medical advice prior to booking as to whether or not they are fit enough to undertake this trip. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us.

• An initial down payment of 50% of the full amount and a completed Reservation Form is due at the time of booking.
• Your balance payment in full is due March 31^st, 2010.
• We reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled if payment(s) is not received when due.

Cancellations must be in writing, by email, fax or letter to receive a refund. Cancellation fees per this schedule:

• 10% through December 31^st, 2009
• 50% through May 31^st, 2010
• 90% from June 1^st, 2010
• 100% of amount paid are non-refundable if received after July 1^st, 2010

Name changes are only allowed through July 1^st, 2010, after which a new ticket must be issued and paid for.

Optional Eclipse Observation Flight:

This flight is intended for travelers who want to be certain to observe the eclipse from our eclipse observation charter flight (3 hours from/to Calafate). For those travelers booking with us the regular P1A tour or our Return Charter Flight from Buenos Aires, we offer a discounted rate. For those travelers arriving on their own or with another tour operator, we offer a "flight only" option.


Monday, July 12^th 2010: Transfer Day [D]

Transfer from Calafate to Trelew´s airport to Peninsula Valdes. Accommodation at Peninsula hotel for two nights with breakfast included. Dinner at Plácido restaurant.

Tuesday, July 13^th 2010: Whale Watching [B, L, D]

Península Valdés has recently been declared Mankind’s Heritage due to its geography, flora and fauna. Full day at Peninsula Valdes with whale watching.

Departure from Puerto Madryn towards Puerto Pirámide, going through the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, a privileged place that, due to its geography, will allow you to see the New and San José gulfs simultaneously. Arrive to the Visitor’s Center.

Continue then to Puerto Pirámides. Brief tour around the only inhabited center of the peninsula.

Here, from July to November, it is possible to share the unforgettable experience of watching the imposing Southern Right Whale that reaches these shores to mate and give birth.

The visit continues towards Caleta Valdés, a strange geological formation that runs parallel to the coast. This is a unique place not only for its geography but mainly for its fauna: the sea elephants, 3 tons creatures that lay on the beach and dive down to 1000 meters, are waiting for you in Punta Cantor Reserve – situated at the mouth of this inlet. From the extremes of the inlet you will enjoy the most imposing sights of the Mar Argentino.

The tour continues towards Punta Delgada Lighthouse. Lunch will be taken at this unique location, a historical monument of nature.

On your way back to Puerto Madryn, you will take part in a Mediterranean experience to appreciate the Salinas Grande y Chica (Grand and Small salt pits) -depressions of 35 meters below sea level- where you will see wild animals such us: maras (Patagonian hare), guanacos, foxes and skunks. The tour guide will tell you everything about the history of San José Fort and about the salt extraction from the salt pits. Return to Puerto Madryn.

Dinner at Margarita restaurant.

Wednesday, July 14^th 2010: Transfer to Buenos Aires [B]

Transfer from Valdés Península to Buenos Aires and to your hotel. Rest of the day on your own for shopping and winding down.

Thursday, July 15^th 2010: End of Program [B]

You may want to continue on your own or hook up on another Eclipse-City program.



Services & Terms for Tour P1B

Included in Tour P1B
Full board as indicated (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner), local hotel service fees and taxes, domestic flights with a 15 kg luggage allowance, English speaking guides.

Not Included
Visa fees, personal (e.g. medical, travel, etc) and cancellation insurances, personal items, intercontinental flights, winter gear, all items not mentioned in the program.

Tour P1B Price in Euro (EUR): 699 € per person based on double occupancy (add 399 € for single occupancy)

This program is intended for travelers who want to extend their journey and profit from their stay in Patagonia to additionally witness other marvels from the Patagonian region during this period of the year. Our hotels are all local 3 to 4-star hotels and like most Eclipse-City programs, provide for full board and amenities according to local customs and traditions.

Payments & Terms
It is each traveler’s responsibility to take all appropriate medical advice prior to booking as to whether or not they are fit enough to undertake this trip. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us.

• An initial down payment of 50% of the full amount and a completed Reservation Form is due at the time of booking.
• Your balance payment in full is due March 31^st, 2010.
• We reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled if payment(s) is not received when due.

Cancellations must be in writing, by email, fax or letter to receive a refund. Cancellation fees per this schedule:

• 10% through December 31^st, 2009
• 50% through May 31^st, 2010
• 90% from June 1^st, 2010
• 100% of amount paid are non-refundable if received after July 1^st, 2010

Name changes are only allowed through July 1^st, 2010, after which a new ticket must be issued and paid for.


Monday, July 12^th 2010: Transfer Day [D]

Transfer from Calafate to San Carlos de Bariloche and to your hotel. Overnight at 4-star hotel in San Carlos de Bariloche for 4 days, including breakfast and ski passes.

Tuesday, July 13^th – Thursday 15^th 2010: Skiing and Visiting [B]

San Carlos de Bariloche, usually known as Bariloche, is a city in the province of Río Negro, Argentina, situated in the foothills of the Andes, surrounded by lakes (Nahuel Huapi, Gutiérrez Lake, Moreno Lake and Mascardi Lake) and mountains (Tronador, Cerro Catedral, Cerro López). It is famous for skiing but also known for sight-seeing, water sports, trekking and climbing. Cerro Catedral is one of the most important ski centers in South America.

If you want to have a break from skiing, you may also want to discover parts of the region, such as Villa Angostura or the surrounding lakes by rented car.

Friday, July 16^th 2010: Transfer to Buenos Aires [B]

Transfer from Bariloche to Buenos Aires and to your hotel. Rest of the day on your own for shopping and winding down.

Saturday, July 17^th 2010: End of program [B]

You may want to continue on your own or hook up on another Eclipse-City program. End of program.


Services & Terms for Tour P1C

Included in Tour P1C
Full board as indicated (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner), local hotel service fees and taxes, ski pass, domestic flights with a 15 kg luggage allowance, English speaking guides.

Not Included
Visa fees, personal (e.g. medical, travel, etc) and cancellation insurances, personal items, intercontinental flights, winter gear, ski equipment (can be rented locally), local visits, rental car, tour guide in any language (can be arranged), all items not mentioned in the program.

Tour P1C Price in Euro (EUR): 990 € per person based on double occupancy (add 599 € for single occupancy)

This program is intended for travelers who want to extend their journey and profit from their stay in Patagonia to go skiing in one of the best skiing resorts in South America, something you will normally never do, coming as far as from the Northern hemisphere. Our hotels are all local 4-star hotels and provide for overnight and breakfast. During your stay in the region, you may want to explore Argentinean hospitality on your own. Many locals in the Bariloche region speak English and German.

Payments & Terms
It is each traveler’s responsibility to take all appropriate medical advice prior to booking as to whether or not they are fit enough to undertake this trip. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us.

• An initial down payment of 50% of the full amount and a completed Reservation Form is due at the time of booking.
• Your balance payment in full is due March 31^st, 2010.
• We reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled if payment(s) is not received when due.

Cancellations must be in writing, by email, fax or letter to receive a refund. Cancellation fees per this schedule:

• 10% through December 31^st, 2009
• 50% through May 31^st, 2010
• 90% from June 1^st, 2010
• 100% of amount paid are non-refundable if received after July 1^st, 2010

Name changes are only allowed through July 1^st, 2010, after which a new ticket must be issued and paid for.


Tuesday, July 13^th: Transfer from Buenos Aires to Iguazu [D]

Departure from the hotel to visit the Argentinean side of the Iguazu Falls, located within the Iguazu National Park, one of the first protected areas in South America. They were declared Mankind Heritage by UNESCO.

From the Visitor’s Center, located in the Falls area, you will board an open train to take a 15-minute journey up to 'Cataratas Station'. From there you will walk in the paths and lookouts of the superior and inferior paths, admiring really closely the imposing 275 waterfalls which precipitate to the river from a height of 70 meters and also the amazing variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies. Then you will take the train on to 'Garganta Station' and from there you will descend walking 1200 meters to the Devil's Throat balcony, to share one of the greatest shows on earth. Return by train to the Visitor's Center.

You will continue towards the Foz do Iguacu National Park, one of the largest vegetation reserves in Brazil. Walking along the paths on the Brazil side, you will get startled by the panoramic view of San Martin Island and the most imposing falls situated on the other side of the border like: the Bozzeti, Two Sisters, San Martin and the Three Musketeers, among others. Near the end of the path you will reach the outlook that offers an astonishing view of the Devil's Throat, situated only 150 meters away at this point.

This wonderful scenery is rendered even more beautiful by the permanent rainbows that appear on the falls. The path ends near Floriano Fall, where there is a small gift shop and the panoramic elevator that can be optionally boarded. At the end of the path, a long stairway will take you to the place where the bus will be waiting to start the way back to the hotel.

Wednesday, July 14^th: Posadas - Full day at World Heritage San Ignacio ruins and Wanda [B]

Visiting the World Heritage, the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio Miní, and distant 230 kilometers from the Iguazú Falls in the Province of Misiones.

Step by step the guide takes us for a walk through the daily life in the Jesuit village. Traveling along the province. the beautiful landscapes remind us of the ancient owners of the land.

Transfer to Posadas and accommodation at Julio Cesar hotel.

Thursday, July 15^th 2010: Transfer to Buenos Aires [B]

After breakfast, transfer from Posadas to Buenos Aires and to your hotel. Rest of the day on your own for shopping and winding down.

Friday, July 16^th 2010: End of Program [B]

You may want to continue on your own or head back to your home country. End of program.


Services & Terms for Tour P1D

Included in Tour P1D
Full board as indicated (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner), local hotel service fees and taxes, 3 to 4-star hotel, domestic flights with a 15 kg luggage allowance, English speaking guides.

Not Included
Visa fees, personal (e.g. medical, travel, etc) and cancellation insurances, personal items, intercontinental flights, tour guide in any other language (can be arranged), all items not mentioned in the program.

Tour P1D Price in Euro (EUR): 990 € per person based on double occupancy (add 299 € for single occupancy)

This program is intended for travelers who want to extend their journey and profit from their stay in Argentina to some of the most astonishing natural highlights on our planet, combined with historical colonial highlight. During your stay in the region, you may want to also explore Argentinean hospitality on your own. Breakfast and lunch included during the tour.

Payments & Terms
It is each traveler’s responsibility to take all appropriate medical advice prior to booking as to whether or not they are fit enough to undertake this trip. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us.

• An initial down payment of 50% of the full amount and a completed Reservation Form is due at the time of booking.
• Your balance payment in full is due March 31^st, 2010.
• We reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled if payment(s) is not received when due.

Cancellations must be in writing, by email, fax or letter to receive a refund. Cancellation fees per this schedule:

• 10% through December 31^st, 2009
• 50% through May 31^st, 2010
• 90% from June 1^st, 2010
• 100% of amount paid are non-refundable if received after July 1^st, 2010

Name changes are only allowed through July 1^st, 2010, after which a new ticket must be issued and paid for.

Place your bookings and requests at

Eclipse-City Ltd Liaison Office Friedrichstrasse 68 61476 Kronberg (Germany) Tel: +49-6173-324578 Fax: +49-6173-324579

By E-mail: booking@eclipse-city.com info@eclipse-city.com www.eclipse-city.com

Corporate or group requests welcomed.

Our published terms & conditions apply. Please check our website on a regular basis.

Note: Eclipse-City reserves the right to change the program if this is required, especially due to local unexpected circumstances. Although the weather is expected to be good for the eclipse, Eclipse-City can not be made liable for any –though unlikely– weather changes.
In case of inclement weather contingency plans have been studied just as they were for last year total solar eclipse in Shanghai. However Eclipse-City cannot be liable should any of them fail.
 

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