How much does it cost to travel at Easter ?: Unusual prices

Beach, mountain or field. Easter is approaching and the options for those who can take advantage of the extra long weekend are endless. With strong demand for the country’s main destinations, the possibility of taking a getaway near Buenos Aires and enjoying the outdoors and nature has also gained momentum.

When planning a escapeThere are several options within 200 kilometers of the city of Buenos Aires. Although they are not suitable for all budgets: spending the long weekend in a room can cost over $ 100,000 for a family of four (only with breakfast included). Either way, the demand is high. From different establishments, they noted the high number of inquiries and reservations; in fact, on many pages they have already hung the “sold out” sign.

For example, spending the long weekend in a stay at San Antonio de Areco, it costs $ 109,530 for a family made up of two adults and two minors. The place offers an outdoor swimming pool and a playground, among other things, and serves a ‘country breakfast’.

In the game General Las Heras, on the road that leads to the town of Villars, there is a ranch with polo fields, where spending the weekend costs $ 107,614. For an additional cost, the place offers the possibility of going horseback riding or riding lessons. Meanwhile, spending the long weekend in a cabin in Pilar, with the option of horseback riding as well, costs $ 102,712

There are, of course, options under $ 100,000. For example, staying in a bedroom Chascomús Cost $ 84,886 for a family, breakfast included. In Luján, it can cost $ 83,449, and it also has an outdoor pool, barbecue, and solarium. A country hotel in San Antonio de Areco costs $ 46,386.

There are also variants even closer to the federal capital. For example, in San Isidro, spending the weekend in a restored neoclassical palace, which has a “wellness center with pool and fitness center,” costs $ 95,017.

For its part, enjoy the comfort of a 5-Star Hotel in Pilar, with swimming pool and tennis court, requires an expenditure of $ 74,770. In Tigre, visiting a cabin complex in the Delta costs $ 68,703 for the weekend.

Getaways: growing demand

“Local tourism is one of the big trends we see for Easter. Mainly because of smaller budgets and because people have more health confidence in places that are closer. In addition to facing a total uncertainty of the panorama and the possibility of having to modify the trip at the last minute, “Paula Cristi, general manager of Despegar de Argentina and Uruguay, told iProfessional, adding:”We have noticed a growth in destinations with open spaces and options to spend the day outdoors, in line with all destinations. The number of passengers, however, is less than that which traveled for the carnival. ”

According to Despegar, the ranking of “getaways” is led by Tandil, Campana and Lobos, destinations where the greatest number of reservations have taken place. From the platform they have released proposed packages for Easter, which have the option of making flexible booking. For example, four days in Bell, in an establishment facing the lagoon, with spa and swimming pool, breakfast and gym, $ 38,000 per person. Four days in private cabins in Escobar, with spa, sauna and swimming pool, include breakfast: $ 78,000 per person. Four days in Monte Grande, mansion style accommodation, with breakfast and pool, $ 23,000 per person.

The director added: “These types of trips are, perhaps, for a profile of people who are looking for something calmer, knowing that there will not be as many tourists as in more traditional destinations and that they can go there by car. ” Bianchi pointed out that in some cases, customers use the credit they left from the government-sponsored pre-trip program to pay for their trips.

Traveling at Easter: car, bus or plane?

Regarding general demand for Easter, d’Avantrip noted that classic destinations have “good movement”. “Iguazú is the best-selling, although the destination has its protocols: it requires a reserve of revenue for the national parks,” Bianchi noted.

Take a trip for two from the Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday a Mar del Plata the average price is $ 51,000 plus VAT. And as for excursions, a boat trip along the coast starts at $ 2,700 and up and a visit to the Sierra de los Padres costs from $ 5,000.

While the cost is $ 58,000 if the chosen destination is Mendoza, where a high peaks tour starts at $ 4,500 and a city tour costs $ 1,800.

Go to Bariloche, the average cost climbs to the high sum of $ 152,000. There, a tour of the 7 lakes route starts at $ 7,200 and a boat trip starts at $ 7,000.

To factor in, renting a car has an average cost of $ 14,000 for that period of time according to the consultant.

Price comparison

In 2019, nearly 1.6 million Argentines traveled the country during the Holy Week. At the same time, last year, in a context of crisis marked by the pandemic, the driving ban was the first blow to an area that is still seeking to recover: tourism. Now, after an auspicious summer, from the sector with which they hope good traffic and there is a high level of bookings in major destinations.

“We are expecting an Easter celebration with a lot of tourist activity. many reservations in several major destinations. Hopefully the movement is higher than the carnival holidays, which in itself were very good, as it is one of the most iconic long weekends of the year, “Chamber president Aldo Elías told iProfesional Argentina tourism.

Bariloche, Mendoza, Iguazu, Ushuaia, Jump, El Calafate, Mar del Plata and Cordoba these are some of the most sought after national destinations by tourists. In any case, given the uncertainty over what might happen to health with the pandemic, many still have not made reservations for tickets or accommodation: which, especially in the case of air travel, is usually a complication since its value in general increases. as the travel date approaches.

In this case, it is possible to find better flight prices if there is some flexibility in the schedule.. Otherwise, there is the possibility of traveling by land, either by bus or by car, with prices to suit all budgets.

1. Bariloche

For example, a plane ticket of Buenos Aires to Bariloche (round trip by Aerolineas Argentinas, departure Thursday 1/4 and return Sunday 4/4) $ 32,766. By Jetsmart, en tanto, sale $ 52,300.

The bus ticket, round trip in executive bed, costs $ 18,290.

By car, tolls included, the trip would require the disbursement of $ 15,113 by section, according to the specialized page Ruta0.

Meanwhile, three nights in a three-star hotel for two people cost around $ 25,000.

2. Mendoza

Round trip air Mendoza from Buenos Aires by Aerolineas Argentinas leaves $ 26,248. For Jetsmart, (departure on Thursday 1 and return on Monday 5) fresh $ 25,777.

Traveling by bus costs $ 11,660 and by car, $ 10,400 by section. A three-star hotel in the capital costs of the province $ 27,700 the three nights for two people.

3. Iguazu

The plane ticket to Puerto Iguazú, on the other hand, costs $ 24,393 by Aerolineas Argentinas and $ 31,400 by Jetsmart.

In micro, the cost is $ 11,000 round trip and it takes about 18 hours of travel.

By car, still according to the Ruta0 site, you need $ 13,267 per section. A three-star hotel with a swimming pool costs around $ 30,000 the three nights for two people.

4. Cordoba

And Cordoba is the chosen destination, you can get there by plane by $ 21,940 (Aerolineas Argentinas) or $ 15,197 (Jetsmart).

The microphone costs about $ 6,000 (on average) round trip and the car passes approximately $ 6,000 per section. A three-star hotel in the provincial capital costs around $ 17,000 for three nights for two people.

5. Mar del Plata

Mar del Plata is also generally chosen as a destination at any time of the year. To get to Happy City by plane, the return ticket from Aerolineas Argentinas costs $ 17,754 ($ 12,491 departure Friday and return Sunday).

The microphone comes out near $ 6,000 round trip, while traveling by car requires some $ 3,700. A three-star hotel leaves $ 25,000 for three nights.

6. Ushuaia

Another of the destinations with the highest demand for the coming long weekend is Ushuaia: traveling on Aerolineas Argentinas leaving on Thursday and returning on Sunday costs $ 42,932; but if you travel on Friday and come back on Monday, the price drops to $ 21,540.

Thanks to Jetsmart, departing on Friday and returning on Monday, you can find tickets for $ 26,482. A three-star hotel for two people for three nights costs about $ 35,000.

There are also different packages and promotions. For example, from Almundo they offer a package to Iguazú with flights, accommodation, transfers and excursion that costs from $ 69,435. A package in Mendoza, with flight, hotel and transfers, starting at $ 39,389. There are also packages in Ushuaia (7 nights) for $ 54,060 and one in Bariloche (6 nights), for $ 63,360.