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With a healthy mixture of cosmopolitan culture and learning in the Euro-Latin melting pot of Buenos Aires and exploration of staggering natural beauty in Patagonia, arguably one of the world's most beautiful National Parks, this is a once in a lifetime educational expedition that's difficult to top. Starting in the 'Paris of South America', Buenos Aires, students will immerse themselves in what many call a European country with Latin influences by experiencing the culture, dance and food that creates such an amazing vibe. After acclimatising and soaking up the atmosphere and history of the city, it's time to travel south to the trek among the mountains, glaciers and icy landscapes of Patagonia's breathtaking National Parks, based in the glacial hubs of El Chalten and El Calafate.
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Day 1
Fly to Buenos Aires
After all the preparation and excitement the adventure begins! The group will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel where you will be staying for the next two days. After settling in and having a local lunch, you will head out on a walking tour to the Recoleta district, famous as an affluent and historical part of the city where the group will begin the process of learning about Argentina's past. The group will also visit the Recoleta Cemetery, the biggest outdoor collection of artwork in the world. Evening welcome meal at a local restaurant. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Nil
Day 2
Walking and History in Buenos Aires
You will meet your guide this morning and after a briefing, you will head out on a walking tour to the Recoleta district, famous as an affluent and historical part of the city where the group will begin the process of learning about Argentina's past. The group will also visit the Recoleta Cemetery, the biggest outdoor collection of artwork in the world. Evening welcome meal at a local restaurant. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: B,L,D
Day 3
Graffiti Tour and Mate Ceremony
After a good night's rest and breakfast, the group will set out on a guided Graffiti Tour and Workshop, discovering how Buenos Aires' vibrant street art reflects the city's history, politics, and culture. Learn about the role of political murals and hidden pintadas—painted messages used to communicate political ideas and social movements throughout Argentina's history. In the afternoon, participate in a traditional mate ceremony, gaining insight into one of Argentina's most enduring cultural traditions and the social customs surrounding this iconic drink. Dinner will be enjoyed either at the hotel or at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel for the night.
Day 4
Buenos Aires - El Calafate
After a busy introduction to Argentina its time travel south to Patagonia for the adventure! This morning the group will get packed and be transferred to the airport for a flight to El Calafate, the once quiet town that thanks to a surge of tourism fuelled by Glacier Perito Moreno is now a bustling chic mountain hub. After being met by your local guide and checked in to the hotel the group will have lunch at a local eatery and have some time to explore before visiting a local estancia, a traditional local family ranch where the group will experience a field show with dinner. Overnight in hotel.
Day 5
Perito Moreno Glacier
Today the group will visit the world famous Glaciar Perito Moreno, one of the Earths most dynamic ice fields and at 30 km long, 5 km wide and 60 m (18 mi x 3 mi x 180 ft) high is as imposing as it is fascinating. This is a wonderful learning experience about the beauty of the planet but also how vulnerable it is to climate change. This evening the group will have some free time to explore the town and will have option of eating in the hotel of choosing a local restaurant for dinner. Overnight in hotel.
Day 6
El Calafate - El Chalten
This morning the group will travel 3.5 hours by bus to the charming mountain town of El Chalten and prepare for a couple of days of hiking in some of the worlds most stunning scenery. The group will be met by your trekking guide for the next two days and after checking in to the hotel the group will have some time to explore before spending the evening learning how to cook traditional empanadas, and of course eat them too before having a traditional dance lesson. Overnight in hotel.
Day 7
Trekking in Los Glaciares National Park
After an early, hearty breakfast, lace up your hiking boots for a full-day trek to Laguna de los Tres, one of Patagonia's most iconic hikes. The challenging trail winds through spectacular mountain scenery before reaching a stunning glacial lake set beneath the towering granite spires of Mount Fitz Roy and its surrounding peaks and glaciers. An evening activity is planned, followed by dinner at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel for the night.
Day 8
This morning, the group will set out on a full-day hike to Laguna Torre, one of the most popular trails in Los Glaciares National Park. Taking approximately seven hours to complete, the route offers breathtaking views of the dramatic granite spire of Cerro Torre (3,128 m / 10,262 ft), one of Patagonia's most iconic peaks. After a rewarding day on the trail, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before packing for the return journey to Buenos Aires the following morning. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9
El Chalten - Buenos Aires
After a rewarding couple of days in El Chalten, its time for the group to return by bus and head for El Calafate to catch a flight back to Buenos Aires to continue your Argentinian adventure. On arrival into Buenos Aires, the group will be met by your local guide and after checking to the hotel, the group will have a free afternoon. Optional tours include a walking tour around downtown Buenos Aires including Casa Rosada (The Pink House), National Congress and learn more about the history of this cosmopolitan city, or explore the Telmo Flea Market that can be included in the itinerary. This evening the group will be free to explore the city and have dinner either organised or choose themselves. Overnight at hotel.
Meals: B,D
Day 10
Buenos Aires - Local School Visit and Evening Culture & Tango
Today the group will visit a local school to learn more about education in Argentina, speak Spanish and exchange stories about your lives. The school visit will be themed and the planning of the school visit will revolve around this and refined during the coming months. This evening get dressed up for a tango lesson and show at the famous La Ventana where the group will have a celebration dinner to cap off an amazing fun filled adventure in Argentina and Patagonia. Overnight in hotel.
Day 11
Depart Buenos Aires
Today we say farewell to Argentina, transferring to the airport for your journey home.
Meals: B,L
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World Expeditions Schools journeys are designed to encourage positive personal development and the learning of life skills, while leaving the communities and environments we travel to, in a better condition than when we arrived.The programs are designed to:• Build strong friendships and bonds with their peers, their teachers, and the local people they meet. • Increase the confidence to engage with new people, and collaboratively make informed decisions.• Discover the benefits of working cooperatively together as a cohesive team, to achieve a common objective.• Increase the ability to face, and cope with, mental and physical challenges and therefore increase resilience.• Give students a chance to appreciate and care for the natural world. The environments we travel through are beautiful and often pristine, invariably the students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding about how their individual actions impact on the environment.• Learn personal skills i.e., time management, personal hygiene, responsibility for personal gear, patience, tolerance, and public speaking.We help encourage students to learn what it means to be a true global citizen.
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