Patagonia, the land that will last forever in the dreams of all those who have been there. A territory where history, art and time have left their indelible prints
and where the ice rambles and the purest air in the planet can be breathed.
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Itinerary
Day 1 - COMODORO RIVADAVIA /
SARMIENTO / LOS ANTIGUOS
Early arrival and reception at Comodoro
Rivadavia airport; transfer to Los Antiguos. Short
visit to Chenque Hill, to have a panoramic view
of the city, founded in 1901, whose main activity
is the petroleum exploitation.We will continue to
Colonia Sarmiento, founded by Welsh people and
considered the southernmost artificially irrigated
area in the country, located in a valley
surrounded by mountains and in a watershed
partially occupied by lakes Musters and Colhue
Huapi.We will stop at José Ormachea Petrified
Wood, product of a natural phenomenon that
occurred 60 million years ago due to a volcanic
eruption that covered these conifer woods in
ashes, turning the wood into rock. Box lunch.
Driving along the Patagonian steppe to Los
Antiguos village, located on the southern margin
of lake Buenos Aires. This area has the perfect
microclimate to develop fine fruit production,
such as cherries, strawberries and raspberries.
Accommodation at Antigua Patagonia Inn.
Dinner. Accommodation..
Day 2 - LOS ANTIGUOS / PERITO MORENO /
LAGO POSADAS
Breakfast. Departure towards Bajo Caracoles, to
continue to Pinturas river Gorge, formed by huge
rocks. The upper course of the Pinturas river, runs
between these upright rock walls; following a
path almost 90 meters over the sea level.We
will enter the ´Cueva de las Manos Pintadas´
(Painted Hands Cave), 24 meters long, 15 meters
wide and 10 meters high. These rupestrine
paintings date back to 9,300 years ago, and
have been declared World Heritage site by
UNESCO. The paintings are important due to
the great variety of motives, in red, ochre, yellow,
green, white and black, and realistic drawings together with schematic representations of
human figures in movement. Box lunch. After
lunch we will continue to lakes Posadas and
Pueyrredón to stay at La Posada del Posadas, on
the southern margin of lake Pueyrredón
(185 m / 606 feet above sea level). Return to the
inn. Dinner. Accommodation.
Day 3 - LAGO POSADAS
Breakfast. Full excursion. Early departure from
the estancia to Oro river, all along the northern
margin.We will start the trekking along the Oro
river gorge walking along the valley covered
with lenga and ñire trees. During the trek we
will be able to admire the incredible view of
Mount San Lorenzo, the highest in Patagonia
(3,706 m / 12,158 ft above sea level) and the
glaciers. (Those who do not want to or feel they
cannot do the excursion by foot can do it on
horseback optional). Box lunch. Return to the
inn. Dinner. Accommodation.
Day 4 - LAGO POSADAS /
EL CHALTÉN
Breakfast. Departure along the dusty gravel
roads of the Patagonian steppe. Stop at Estancia
La Angostura for a little rest and lunch.
Afterwards, we will continue to El Chaltén,
located in the northern end of Los Glaciares
National Park. A place to enjoy the breathtaking
landscapes dominated by Mt. Fitz Roy and
Mt. Torre, among others such as the Poincenot
and Egger peaks and lake Viedma. The town has
developed almost exclusively as a base camp
site for worldwide climbers, attracted by the
challenging ascensions of Mt. Torre and Mt. Fitz
Roy with impressive granite vertical walls, which
give ice and rock climbing lovers, a highly difficult level and a unique opportunity to show
their skills. Return to the inn. Dinner.
Day 5 - EL CHALTÉN
Breakfast. Trek to Laguna de los Tres. This is a
spectacular hike to the base of the mythical
Mt. Fitz Roy. Start at El Pilar inn up to Blanco
river. Climb slowly, enjoying the different views
of the Fitz Roy chain. Approximately one hour
and a half later, we will discover a fabulous
panoramic view of the Piedras Blancas Glacier
and Mt. Fitz Roy, with the impressive Pilar
Cassarotto peak, named after the Italian climber
who first climbed it. After another hour and a
half trekking along the Blanco river you will
arrive at Poincenot camp, located in the middle
of a lenga and ñire wood. Next, we will go on
for another hour up to Laguna de Los Tres where
we will have a wonderful panoramic view of
lake Viedma, the Fitz Roy chain and the endless
Patagonian steppe. While going southwards we
will find a balcony more than 150 meters high,
from where we will be able to appreciate
Laguna Sucia (Dirty Lagoon), named this way
because of the icebergs floating in the lagoon
(those who do not feel in shape or do not want
to take this excursion by foot will have the
option of ascending to Laguna de Los Tres on
horseback from the inn - optional). Return to the
inn. Dinner. Accommodation..
Day 6 -EL CHALTÉN / EL CALAFATE
Breakfast. Half day trekking to Chorrillo del Salto.
Leaving the inn by car or minivan for a 5 km
(3 miles) drive before starting our trek through
lenga and ñire trees wood. After one hour and a
half we will be arriving to a beautiful spot where
Chorrillo del Salto cascade, a natural 15 metres
high (49 feet) waterfall, can be appreciated. Then
return to El Chaltén. Lunch at leisure. In the
afternoon, departure to El Calafate by regular
bus, the largest city in the area located by the
side of lake Argentino. Arrival and reception;
transfer to the hotel. Dinner. Accommodation.
Day 7 - EL CALAFATE
Breakfast. Departure from the hotel to Puerto
Banderas to board the catamaran to navigate the
northern arm of lake Argentino among icebergs
until the western front of the Upsala Glacier.
After a 2-hour navigation along the Cristina arm
of the lake, the boat will arrive to Estancia
Cristina. The second part of the excursion is
done on 4WD vehicles that run across rivers and
woods and an immense variety of landscapes, to
get to the Upsala Glacier, the entrance gate to
the Southern Patagonian Ice field. The way
upwards finishes some 600 meters before the
Upsala Refuge. Follow a short 10-minute upward
trail along a rocky path up to the Upsala Glacier
lookout, from where you will have an amazing
view of the main glacier and its tributary
glaciers: Bertacchi, Murallón and Cono (the
adventure lovers will have the chance to take
the same trail on horseback upon request of
reservation, since there is limited availability).
Box lunch. Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Accommodation.
Day 8 - El Calafate
Breakfast. Departure at 9 AM from the hotel to
Perito Moreno Glacier (195 m2 / 75 square
miles), located inside Los Glaciares National
Park. It is an impressive ice river with a 4 km
(2.5 miles) front and 60 meters high, that
descends from the continental ice field,
provoking detaching and explosions as it comes
down. It was declared a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO due to its spectacular beauty and
strange behaviour.Walk along the paths for an
outstanding view of this imposing glacier. It will
be possible to take a safari navigation to enjoy a
different view of the glacier's southern or northern walls (optional 1 hour navigation). In
the afternoon, return to El Calafate and transfer
to the airport to board the scheduled flight.
(departure after 7 PM is required).
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