For your serenity, PONANT has organised the following included programme for you, which starts the day prior to embarkation.

The day before embarkation – Buenos Aires

Meet at EZE or AEP airports (depends on your flight booking) in the arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative.

You will be transferred to the Sofitel Recoleta. Lunch on your own and time at leisure in the afternoon. Organised dinner for the group at the hotel.Overnight at the hotel.

Embarkation Day – Buenos Aires/Ushuaia

An early morning breakfast will be served before leaving to the airport for you flight Buenos Aires – Ushuaia selected by PONANT in economy class. Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.Meet and greet at the airport (English-speaking assistance).

According to the flight schedule, PONANT will adapt services and activities before your transfer to the pier for embarkation.

- Cruise on board your ship -

Disembarkation Day – Ushuaia/Buenos Aires

Disembarkation.

Meet and greet at the port (English-speaking assistance).Transfer to the airport in time for check-in of the flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT in economy class.Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.

Your programme includes :

Transfer to your hotel, the day before embarkation.

1-night accommodation in 5* hotel Sofitel Recoleta in superior room, the night before embarkation.

Early check-in available from late morning.

Hospitality desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.

Return flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, in economy class.

Services of local guides, in Ushuaia.

Meals as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.

Transfers as mentioned in the programme.

Your programme does not include:

Tips for the local guide.

Personal expenses.

Other meals and services not mentioned in the programme.

Hotel contact :

Sofitel Recoleta 5*

Posadas 1232, C1011 Buenos Aires

Phone number : + (54) 11 4819-1100

Please note:

The local currency is the Argentinian Peso. You will be able to make most of your purchases in USD (in small denominations) or by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Pesos from the ATM’s.

Summer season in Buenos Aires: temperatures may be very hot, but often between 68 °F (20 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C).

Summer season in Ushuaia: temperatures vary between 41 °F (5 °C) and 65 °F (15 °C)

We recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

Duration and order may vary.

PONANT will adapt the content of the transfer offer from and to airport according to your flight schedule.

To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

This superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins is the result of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. L'Austral remains faithful to our philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being.

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