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UK/Irish Clubs/Schools Argentine Rugby Tour March - October 2010
DAY 01:
BUENOS AIRES
The School/Club will arrive at Ezeiza International Airport where you will be met by your local bilingual tour guide that will be with you for the duration of your stay in Argentina. The group will be transferred to the Gran Orly Hotel or similar for check-in for the next three (3) nights.
The group will enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. In the early evening the group will enjoy a complimentary dinner at a local restaurant with pizza, pasta & empandas (meat pastries) – no beverages included.
DAY 02
BUENOS AIRES
The group will enjoy breakfast at the hotel before enjoying a morning at leisure.
The group will enjoy a three hour city tour of Buenos Aires.
In the early afternoon the team will be transferred to a local rugby club for a light training session.
DAY 03
BUENOS AIRES
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the morning at leisure.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to the local Rugby club to participate in the first match of your tour against the local club team.
RUGBY MATCH # 1: VS. LOCAL CLUB/SCHOOL
After the games, the team will enjoy some post match hospitality (food and drinks) with your opponents before transferring back to your hotel. We suggest you take in the local nightlife with the many clubs & bars located near your hotel.
DAY 04
BUENOS AIRES - ROSARIO
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Today the group will check out of the hotel and you will board your coach to depart to Rosario on a 4 hour drive (+/-). On arrival you will check into the Hotel Republica where you will be accommodated on a B&B basis for three (3) nights.
ROSARIO: It is the second most important city in Argentina, together with Córdoba, and it is located on the Parana river banks. It is also one of the most important commercial and industrial centres in the pampas. From its harbours, it exports many of the agricultural products of the region, which is one of the most fertile in the world. Rosario has a beautiful riverfront lined with the typical “palo borracho” trees (drunk stick) and the historical monument to the flag. On the banks of the river there is a small port, a park,sports facilities and restaurants.
DAY 05
ROSARIO
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
The group will enjoy a private city tour of Rosario with their english speaking tour guide.
The group will enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 06
ROSARIO
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to the local rugby club to participate in the second match of your tour against the local club team.
RUGBY MATCH # 2: VS. LOCAL CLUB/SCHOOL
After the games, the team will enjoy some post match hospitality (food and drinks) with your opponents before transferring back to your hotel.
DAY 07
ROSARIO – SANTE FE
The group will enjoy breakfast before checking out of their rooms as they prepare to board their coach for the transfer to Santé Fe where on arrival you will check into the Hotel España for the next two (2) nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
The group will enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Optional activities available upon request.
DAY 08
SANTE FE
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
The group will enjoy a private sightseeing tour of Santé Fe with their english speaking tour guide.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to the local rugby club to participate in your third match of your tour against the local club team.
RUGBY MATCH # 3: VS. LOCAL CLUB/SCHOOL
After the games, the team will enjoy some post match hospitality (food and drinks) with your opponents before transferring back to your hotel.
DAY 09
SANTE FE – BUENOS AIRES
The group will enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out of their rooms as you prepare you’re your return trip to Buenos Aires.
On arrival in Buenos Aires the group will check into the Gran Orly Hotel or similar for the final five (5) nights of the tour.
The group will enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 10
BUENOS AIRES
The group will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
The group will enjoy a free day and optional activities will be available upon request.
DAY 11
BUENOS AIRES
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and the morning at leisure.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to the local rugby club to participate in your fourth match of your tour against the local club team.
RUGBY MATCH # 4: VS. LOCAL CLUB/SCHOOL
After the games, the team will enjoy some post match hospitality (food and drinks) with your opponents before transferring back to your hotel.
DAY 12
BUENOS AIRES
The group will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Today the group will enjoy a full day excursion to a local Argentine farm (Fiesta gaucho) with their English speaking guide in a private tour.
DAY 13
BUENOS AIRES
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to the local rugby club to participate in your fifth and final match of your tour against the local club team.
RUGBY MATCH # 5: VS. LOCAL CLUB/SCHOOL
After the games, the team will enjoy some post match hospitality (food and drinks) with your opponents before transferring back to your hotel.
DAY 14
BUENOS AIRES – LONDON
The group will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will check out of your hotel and enjoy your last day at leisure. We suggest some last minute shopping in downtown Buenos Aires.
The group will be transferred to Ezeiza International Airport where we will assist you with your check in as you board your flight back to the UK.
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Nett price expressed in US$ based on 40 players |
TRIPLE US$ 980 PER PERSON (£612.50)
TWIN US$ 1060 PER PERSON (£662.50) |
Package includes:
- Meet & greet at the airport with English speaking guide
- All airport to city hotel transfers by private coach with Spanish speaking driver & English speaking guide
- Complimentary welcome dinner at a local restaurant – no beverages & transfer included
- All transport by cama coach (sleeper) toilet equipped tour coach with professional Spanish speaking driver.
- 8 nights accommodation in Buenos Aires at the Gran Orly hotel or similar, with buffet breakfast & local taxes included.
- 3 nights accommodation in Rosario at the Hotel Republica or similar with buffet breakfast.
- 2 nights accommodation in Santé Fe at the Hotel España or similar with buffet breakfast & local taxes included.
- 3 hour city tour of Buenos Aires/Rosario & Santé Fe
- Fiesta gaucho (Traditional Argentine Farm Ranch) including lunch and show
- Organization of 5 rugby
- Organization of one training session in Buenos Aires
- After match functions (drinks and food) following each of the five (5) tour rugby fixtures
- Bilingual coordinator throughout the itinerary.
Package doesn’t include
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature, such as phone calls, laundry, etc
- International airfares
- Airport taxes
- Medical insurance
ADDTIONAL EXCURSION OPTIONS
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Tango Show:
Tango is part of the background music of Buenos Aires and is now becoming very popular around the world. This evening offers you an opportunity to enjoy a special “porteño” music night at one of the best tango places, where typical songs and dances are performed. An excellent dinner with local wines is included at the same place.
Tigre & Delta of Paraná River, with river boat sailing:
Just 30 km from the Federal District, the Tigre´s city port is one access that let you know the Delta of Paraná river, a group of islands and rivers that will show you an attractive natural landscape, ideal for recreation, rowing, water-skiing, sailing and fishing. You will sail through its rivers and channels by boat. Don’t miss the handcraft market and a walk along the riverside. You can also enjoy lunch on one of the many islands (own costs).
Wine Tasting:
The group will enjoy tasting some of the finest red and white wines in the cellar of Nigel Tollerman. The price includes transfer hotel-Wine cellar- Hotel, 2 ½ hour wine tasting and a traditional Argentine Picada (cheese, ham, salami, olives and bread).
Golf at the Hurlingham club:
The guys can enjoy a round of Golf at the Hurlingham club, one of the oldest clubs in Buenos Aires (Founded in 1888) The Hurlingham Course hosted the 2008 Argentine Golf Open. The price includes transfer (Hotel-Hurlingham-Hotel), green fee, caddy and a snack on the 9th hole. Players can also rent clubs at an additional US$ 20 per set.
Enjoy Your Tour!
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