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Buenos Aires to Bahia Blanca Sierra de La Ventana

LUXURY GOLF TOUR - BUENOS AIRES TO BAHIA BLANCA

Day 1. Buenos Aires
Reception and transfer to the deluxe 5* Hotel Alvear Palace , a member of the “Leading Hotels of the world group”. Free day to wander around the city. Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and its largest city and port. It is located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent.

Day 2. Buenos Aires
Your morning begins with a day of golfing at the wonderful Olivos Golf course, considered one of the best courses in Argentina . Argentina has more golf courses than any other South American country. The greens at Olivos golf course have been built to USGA standards and many are elevated. The par 3 14th is the most spectacular hole with magnificent panoramic views from the raised tees. With currently 27 holes, its design and beauty makes it an unrivalled choice. This course is a regular on the Argentinean Open rotation and has attracted big names including golden bear himself, Jack Nicklaus. You will be met at your hotel by an English-speaking Golf assistant and transferred privately to the club.

Half or full day’s golfing including green fee, caddies and rental of golf clubs. Return to your hotel.

Day 3. Buenos Aires
After breakfast, an opportunity to enjoy the fabulous city of Buenos Aires . A private city tour will include a visit to the Plaza de Mayo, the hub of the city centre and where many public buildings such as the Catedral Metropolitana can be found. At the east end, you will find the Casa Rosada presidential palace with the famous balcony from which Juan and Evita Peron greeted the masses. A visit will also be lade to the Teatro Colon, found at the intersection of Cirrito and Tucuman the world-class opera house that opened in 1908 with a presentation of Aida. It seats 2500 spectators and offers standing room for another 1000. There is also a museum featuring instruments, costumes and photographs of performers.

You shall also visit La Boca, Buenos Aires ’ most colourful neighbourhood. San Telmo, just a few blocks south of Plaza de Mayo is the artist’s quarter, what some believe to be Buenos Aires ’ most interesting feature.

A final visit to Recoleta an historic area frequented by tourists and the city's residents for its cafés, galleries and the famous Recoleta cemetery. The Recoleta Cemetery's status as a tourist attraction is rivaled by few; some compare it to Père Lachaise in Paris. It was designed by Prospero Catelin of France, following a proposal by Bernardino Rivadavia, and opened in 1822 as a public cemetery for ordinary citizens. Now it hosts many former Presidents and, most famously, Eva Perón, in mausolea of marble, bronze and granite.

Recoleta is also home to the visit the fine arts museum, called Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, and the city’s gardens of Plaza Alvear and Plaza Francia. The latter hosts the largest crafts fair in the city every Sunday. You will then have lunch at the La Bourgogne, the only Relais Gourmand in Argentina . The restaurant serves the finest French and international food in the city and according to Travel & Leisure magazine rated La Bourgogne the number one restaurant in South America , and Wine Spectator gave it the distinction of being one of the "Best Restaurants in the World for Wine Lovers." Return to your hotel.

In the evening, dinner and a tango Show in La Esquina Carlos Gardel, the foremost tango house in Buenos Aires .

Day 4. Buenos Aires
Today you will be met at your hotel by an English-speaking Golf assistant and transferred privately to the Jockey Club Buenos Aires, one of the most prestigious in South America with 6635 yard. and par 72. The Club was started as a society for Argentina 's elite in the late 19th century and throughout the years the club has offered horse-racing, polo and golf to many distinguished people. Designed by Alister Mackenzie on a flat piece of land 20 minutes from Buenos Aires, this historical venue has 2 courses: the Red course at 6,635 yards, par 72 and the Blue course at 6,229 yards, par 72.

Choice of half or full day’s golfing including green fee, caddies and rental of golf clubs. Return to your hotel.

Day 5. Buenos Aires - Bahia Blanca
In the morning an option of a third round of golf at the Bella Vista Golf Club, a beautiful course that was the site of the 2000 EMC World Cup that was won by the United States team of Tiger Woods and David Duval.

Afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight to Bahia Blanca. Arrival and transfer to the Sierra de la Ventana Ranch "Cerro de la Cruz", followed by dinner.

Day 6. Bahia Blanca

After breakfast, transfer to your first round of golf at Sierra de La Ventana 18 hole golf course, the largest in South America . The course is surrounded by an incredibly landscape of mountains, streams, and the calmness of the argentine country, with greens entirely natural, excellent slopes and wide fairways. It is a Par: 72 with a Blue Course of 6672 Yards and a Red Course of 5489 Yards

Day 7. Bahia Blanca

After breakfast, you will enjoy your second round of golf. In the afternoon choose between excursions or another round of golf.

Day 8. Bahia Blanca - Buenos Aires

After breakfast, private transfer to the airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires and your onward connecting flight home.

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Last modified: 22 June 2008 11:48

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