GOLF - BUENOS AIRES AND THE LAKE DISTRICT (Bariloche) 7 nights

Day 1

Arrive in Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE), transfer to the domestic airport of Jorge Newbery and fly to Bariloche in the heart of the Argentine Lake District. Transfer to the Llao Llao hotel.

Bariloche and the Lake District

Snowy Andean peaks, majestic deep blue and emerald lakes fed by an infinite number of ice-cold rivers, never-ending forests home to deer, puma and the Andean condor make up some of the most beautiful postcards in Patagonia, and for that matter, the world. Bariloche, Villa La Angostura, El Bolsón, Esquel, San Martín de los Andes are all havens of natural beauty, a delight throughout the seasons, offering activities for all the family all year round, from walking to water sports, horse-riding, paragliding, skiing and golf.

The Llao Llao hotel and resort

The Llao Llao Hotel & Resort is located 22 miles from the Bariloche airport. Built in 1940 by the well known architect Ezequiel Bustillo and extensively renovated in 1993, the hotel gives out onto the NahuelHuapiNational Park, amidst an extraordinary setting of crystal blue lakes, snow-capped mountains and unexplored forests. In addition to an indoor pool and two tennis and paddle courts, the hotel has its own marina open from March to October where guests can enjoy canoeing, sailing or windsurfing as well as an 18-hole golf course.

The challenging 18-hole course par 70 spreads over acres of green and hilly countryside surrounded by stunning views wherever you turn. Its sloping fairways, impressive greens and bunkers as well as its many doglegs and tight fairways demand great accuracy from the players, although it is accessible for those of all handicaps.

Afternoon at leisure or your first round of golf.

Day 2

Morning: Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the stunning surroundings around Bariloche along the shores of the Nahuel Huapi lake with spectacular views of the Andean mountain range in the distance and the ever-changing colours of the lake in the foreground.

Afternoon: enjoy playing on the 18 hole golf course at the Llao Llao Hotel and Resort.

Day 3

Transfer to Bariloche airport (BRC) for the flight to Buenos Aires. Transfer to the hotel for 5 nights including breakfast.

Buenos Aires introduction

The sprawling metropolis that glitters in the afternoon rays reflected from the River Plate is home to over one-third of the country’s population and an even greater portion of its economic output. Founded in 1580, Buenos Aires is today the largest city in South America and is also known as the city that never sleeps, as its many and varied around-the-clock attractions never fail to surprise and impress first-time visitors and are a source of recurring pleasure for those returning to the city.

Afternoon at leisure.

Day 4

Mid-morning: transfer to Hurlingham Golf and Polo Club some 45 minutes drive from Buenos Aires for a light lunch followed by a round of the 18 hole course with full membership facilities.

Day 5

Morning: transfer to San Andrés to play at the St. Andrew’s Golf Club some 30 minutes from Buenos Aires. Lunch can be arranged at guests’ own expense before returning to Buenos Aires.

Day 6

Drive up to the Tigre through the gracious old-world suburbs of Olivos, San Isidro and San Fernando where the wealthier classes reside, past Tudor-style mansions near squares lined with little French cafés and Italian ice-cream parlours. At Tigre, visit the Fruit Market, a complex of stalls, galleries and stands which swarm over the quays, a magnet for tourists and shoppers keen to sample the wares of the craftsmen from the many neighbouring islands; wickerwork baskets; exotic plants and flowers; furniture carved from local wood; home-made candles, honey and oils; a mouth-watering array of fruit from kakis and passion fruit to every imaginable variety of citrus.

From here it is a short drive to the pier where the long wooden launches depart for different islands in the Delta, carrying schoolchildren, visitors, weekend home owners and sometimes even chickens or other farmyard animals. The launches chug past luxury yachts and the market barges carrying all kinds of provisions as well as dredgers and fishing canoes, allowing for a unique glimpse into life on the river.

Lunch will be provided at a restaurant on one of the islands before returning to Buenos Aires.

Day 7

Morning: transfer to the Jockey Club to play on one of its 18 hole golf courses designed by Allister McKenzie. Lunch can be arranged at guests’ own expense before returning to Buenos Aires.

Evening: dinner at a top tango club including a typically Argentine first-class meal, be it the traditional steak, chicken or Patagonian lamb with a mouth-watering array of salads as well as any of a number of excellent pasta dishes before settling down for a two-hour show which includes some of the best-loved songs, music and dances performed by skilled musicians and dancers.

Day 8

Leisure before transferring to the international airport (EZE).

Notes:

  • Golf courses are subject to availability at the time of booking. There are many courses to choose from.
  • Green fees will be included.
  • Golf carts, caddies and hire of clubs are available.