Argentina & Chile Tour - SIC | Swaminarayan Tours

Argentina & Chile Tour - SIC

11 Days

/ 10 Nights

South America

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Highlights

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires City Tour
Tango Show

El Calafate, Argentina

Full day tour to the World Heritage Site of Perito Moreno Glacier

Puerto Natales, Chile

Full Day Torres Del Paine National Park

Santiago, Chile

Half Day Santiago tour

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Buenos Aires

Welcome to Argentina!! Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Transfer to the hotel from airport and overnight in hotel.

Included Meal: Dinner

Day 2 : Buenos Aires – City Tour – Tango Show

Today after breakfast, explore the vibrant city of Buenos Aires , covering key neighborhoods like Recoleta, Palermo, Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, and Puerto Madero. Discover architectural landmarks such as the Colon Theatre, Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Congress Palace, while learning about the city’s rich history and culture. In the evening, enjoy a tango show. It is a theatrical performance featuring professional dancers, singers, and live musicians that tells stories of love, loss, and passion through a series of dramatic and often acrobatic tango movements. Overnight at the hotel In Buenos Aires.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : Buenos Aires - El Calafate

Today after breakfast transfer out from hotel to domestic airport on your own. Arrive at El Calafate, El Calafate is a picturesque town in Argentine Patagonia, best known as the gateway to the stunning Los Glaciares National Park, home to the world-famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Upon arrival, transfer airport to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : El Calafate – Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier Tour On Sic

Today after breakfast, full-day tour begins with a visit to the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, located 80 km from El Calafate in Los Glaciares National Park. Enjoy scenic stops like the Curva de los Suspiros and walk along catwalks offering stunning panoramic views of the advancing glacier. After that experience Safari Náutico boat tour. Transfer & overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : El Calafate – Free Day

Free day for exploring Calafate at your own pace. Overnight at the hotel.

Optional:-

HD Nativo Experience
All Glaciers Navigation

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : El Calafate - Puerto Natales

Today Transfer from hotel to Calafate bus station & Take Bus for Puerto Natales. Later transfer from Puerto natales bus station to hotel. Arrive in Puerto Natales – one of South America’s top trekking and nature destinations. Surrounded by dramatic landscapes of fjords, mountains, and glaciers, offers a tranquil yet adventurous atmosphere. Check in and overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Puerto Natales – Full Day Torres Del Paine And Milodon

After breakfast at the hotel, today’s full-day excursion from Puerto Natales explores the stunning landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park and the Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument.Visit Sarmiento Lake, Laguna Amarga, Lake Nordenskjöld, Salto Grande, and Lake Pehoé. Walk along the shores of Lake Grey and take in vistas of Grey Glacier and Lake Toro. At the end of the day visit to the Milodon Cave, rich in natural beauty and prehistoric significance, offering insight into the region’s ancient past. Transfer & overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 : Puerto Natales – Full Day Balmaceda & Serrano

After morning breakfast, today’s navigation adventure begins through the Señoret Channel, with chances to spot Magellanic dolphins near Guanaco Island. The journey continues past Estancia La Península, home to cormorants and sea lions, and offers views of condors near cliffs and waterfalls. Reaching Mount Balmaceda, travelers admire its glacier before disembarking at Puerto Toro for a scenic hike through native forest to the impressive Serrano Glacier. The day concludes with a traditional Creole lunch at a local estancia, returning to Puerto Natales after an unforgettable encounter with Patagonian wilderness. Transfer & overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 : Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Santiago

After breakfast, you’ll transfer from your hotel to the Puerto Natales bus station for your bus ride to Punta Arenas airport (or directly to Puerto Natales airport if flying from there). Later, take your flight to Santiago – Santiago, the dynamic capital of Chile, is a city where modern urban life meets rich history and natural beauty. Upon arrival in Santiago, transfer on your own to your hotel, where you can relax after the journey and prepare for the next day’s experiences. Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Santiago.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 : Santiago – Half Day Walking Santiago A Native Tour

After morning breakfast, today discover Santiago walking tour through the city’s vibrant streets. Explore a lively local market, sampling Chile’s coastal seafood and colorful produce, followed by a stroll to Plaza de Armas to admire colonial architecture. Return & overnight at the hotel.

Optional:-

Half Day Undurraga wineray tour

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 : Departure

After morning breakfast, Transfer on your own from your hotel to Santiago airport for your next destination or Back home with unforgettable Memories!!

Included Meal: Breakfast

Stay in Hotel Like

Kenton Palace Buenos Aires or similar

Defensa 383, C1065AAE Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

No. Of Nights : 2

Hotel Kosten Aike or similar

Gdor. Moyano 1243, Z9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

No. Of Nights : 3

Weskar Lodge or similar

Natales, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

No. Of Nights : 3

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santiago - Vitacura or similar

Avenida Vitacura 2727, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

No. Of Nights : 2

Visa Checklist

South America Tourist Visa Check List

Original Passport with old Passport :
Note : Passport should be valid minimum 06 months from the date of travel. You need minimum two blank pages in your passport for visa stamping.
04 recent photographs each :
02*02 inches size, white background, matt finish & 80% face image & not used in previous visa.
Visa Application Form :
Duly filled and signed respective country visa application form.
Evidence of Sufficient Funds :
Proof of Income like last 3 year IT Return or Form-16 Certificate.
Bank Statement :
Last 06 Months till date updated bank statement with sign & stamp of bank (All pages).
Company letterhead and visiting card
Salary certificate
Business registration proof (If Self Employed)
N.O.C. Letter if salaried
Hotel booking confirmation vouchers for all countries
Return Air Ticket Booking
Day to day Itinerary for the entire duration of stay
Travel Insurance covering the entire stay
Covering Letter :
Personal covering letter explaining purpose of travel, travel dates and countries to be visited.
Normal Process Time :
Approximately 15 to 25 working days after submission of application.
Note :
If traveler holds a valid USA, UK, Canada or Schengen visa, many South American countries may offer visa-free entry or simplified visa process (depends on country like Peru, Colombia, Chile etc.).

Payment Term

Payment Terms :

40000 INR Per Person Deposit Amount At The Time Of Booking & Its Non-Refundable @ Any Circumstances.
2nd part of Payment after 15 Days of Booking. (30000 INR)
Remaining Payment will clear before 25 Days of Departure dates.
ROE will be calculate @ final payment.
GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
TCS 5 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
(INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter – Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism.
If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More – On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
In Case Of PAN – AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN – AADHAR Not Linked.
On Validating PAN – AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
Overseas Tour Package’ Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
Specified Person’ Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An ‘Overseas Tour Package’ At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. The User Understands And Agrees That Shree Swaminarayan Tourism, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
The User Further Understand And Agrees That Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A ‘Specified Person’, The User Agrees To Pay TCS To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking.”

Important Notes

Important Notes:

Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
Airlines :
- We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
- The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
Meals :
- There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
- Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
Child Policy :
- CNB : 3 – 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
- CWB : 6 – 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
Hotel Policy :
- Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
- Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
- Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
- If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
Vehicle Policy :
- During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
- Incase Of Coach Breakdown Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
- Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
- There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office. Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which Shree Swaminarayn Tourism Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
Website / Brochure Accuracy :
- We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy