Chile/Argentina | Patagonia 10 Days
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
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Chile/Argentina | Patagonia
Highlights
- Duration: 10 Days
- Comfort: 66.6666666666667%
- Language: English
- Rating: 0%
- Trip ID: 125058
- Start Location: El Calafate, Argentina
- End Location: San Nicolas, Argentina
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- Primary Activities: Hiking
- Other Activities: Mountain Biking, horseback ride, nature
- Activity Level: Intermediate, Intermediate
- Day 1: El Calafate / Chaltén
- Reception at El Calafate Airport in Argentina where you will be picked up by an Austin-Lehman
representative • Transfer to El Chaltén (2 to 2 ½ hours) traveling past Viedma Lake and Fitz Roy
Massif • Stop en route for lunch at Estancia La Leona, a well-known crossroads in the middle of the
Patagonian steppes, used as a meeting point by the first Patagonian travelers • Check into El
Chaltén’s Hosteria Lunajuim, our home for the next three nights and base for some of the best
trekking/hiking trails in Patagonia (L, D)
- Lodging
- Hosteria Lunajuim
- Description
A stunning scenery where nature dazzles visitors with the beauty and magic of the SouthernPatagonia, where the sounds of silence are only disturbed either by the rain, wind or snow. El Chalten and Lunajuim bring together an awe-inspiring landscape with a selection of delightfully warm and inviting retreats.
- Day 2: Lago Torre
- Today we hike to Lago Torre (6 hours) where you will enjoy superb views of the Southern Face of
Cerro Torre, its Lake and Hanging Glaciers, the Egger and Standhard Spires • Tonight, enjoy dinner
on your own while you reflect on the day’s adventures (B, L)
- Lodging
- Hosteria Lunajuim
- Description
A stunning scenery where nature dazzles visitors with the beauty and magic of the SouthernPatagonia, where the sounds of silence are only disturbed either by the rain, wind or snow. El Chalten and Lunajuim bring together an awe-inspiring landscape with a selection of delightfully warm and inviting retreats.
- Day 3: Laguna Capri
- Experience a full day’s hike to Laguna Capri (6-8 hours), soaking up eye-popping panoramas of Fitz
Roy’s mountain range and the sky-high peaks of Mount Saint Exupery and Poincenot • Once again,
take a well-earned night on your own to eat dinner and relax after a long day (B, L)
- Lodging
- Hosteria Lunajuim
- Description
A stunning scenery where nature dazzles visitors with the beauty and magic of the SouthernPatagonia, where the sounds of silence are only disturbed either by the rain, wind or snow. El Chalten and Lunajuim bring together an awe-inspiring landscape with a selection of delightfully warm and inviting retreats.
- Day 4: El Calafate / Nibepo Aike
- Morning transfer to the quaint town of El Calafate (1 ½ hours) • Lunch on your own at a local café •
This afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive (1¼ hours) to Estancia Nibepo Aike, a true Patagonian cattle
ranch and your home for two nights, located in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park • Saddle up
for the chance to explore some of the Andes most jaw-dropping scenery in true “rancher” fashion, by
horseback • Evening barbecue at the Estancia (B, D)
- Lodging
- Nibepo Aike Ranch
- Description
This typical Santa Cruz ranch, established at the beginning of the 20th century, is located on the southern bank of Lake Argentino on Los Glaciers National Park.
- Day 5: Argentino Lake / Perito Moreno Glacier
- Morning drive along the southern leg of Lago Argentino, where we’ll set sail by catamaran across the
lake to begin our ice trek over the Perito Moreno Glacier (*Note: guests over 65 may opt for other
activities, including a Navigation Safari – please inquire for details) • Enjoy a box lunch atop the
glacier, gaping at its surreal peaks and neon blue crevasses • Return by catamaran, snapping
photos of the glacier’s front wall and fallen icebergs • This afternoon, walk the extensive footbridges
of the Canal de los Tempanos (Iceberg’s Channel) • Dinner at the main house of the Estancia (B, L, D)
- Lodging
- Nibepo Aike Ranch
- Description
This typical Santa Cruz ranch, established at the beginning of the 20th century, is located on the southern bank of Lake Argentino on Los Glaciers National Park.
- Day 6: Chile / Torres del Paine National Park
- Early morning shuttle through the vast solitude of the Patagonian steppes to the Chilean Border • After lunch, continue on, soaking up the incredible mountain scenery of Torres del Paine National Park • Arrive mid-afternoon at Patagonia Camp; relax in your luxury yurt or take an easy hike – be sure to bring your camera, the lake and mountain views from Camp are magnificent! (B, L, D)
- Lodging
- Patagonia Camp
- Description
Patagonia Camp has been designed and built to have minimum impact on the environment and to be visually and structurally harmonious with the landscape of the area.The entire complex is built on wooden stilts and platforms, including the yurts, communal areas, and walkways that connect the complex, so that we protect the plants, bushes and trees that have grown in the area for hundreds of years, and the dozens of species of birds who watch with curiosity the arrival of our guests
- Day 7: Base Torres
- Morning shuttle to the base of the famous Paine Towers in Torres del Paine National Park for an all-day hike • This challenging trek ascends first to the Valle Asencia and then through a native Nothofagus forest • The final portion of the trail takes us up a steep moraine and culminates at the base of the Towers, where you are awarded with jaw-dropping panoramas – well worth the effort! • *Note that if you are concerned about the rigor of this hike, our guides are happy to provide you with shorter/less challenging alternatives (B, L, D)
- Lodging
- Patagonia Camp
- Description
Patagonia Camp has been designed and built to have minimum impact on the environment and to be visually and structurally harmonious with the landscape of the area.The entire complex is built on wooden stilts and platforms, including the yurts, communal areas, and walkways that connect the complex, so that we protect the plants, bushes and trees that have grown in the area for hundreds of years, and the dozens of species of birds who watch with curiosity the arrival of our guests
- Day 8: Playa Grey / Mirador Condor
- This morning’s excursion leads us to two of Torres del Paine’s main attractions, Lago Grey beach and Grey Glacier • Begin by crossing a hanging bridge over the Pingo River before hiking into the shadows of the Patagonian forest • At Lago Grey beach, stare in awe at the electric blue icebergs that have broken off of Grey Glacier, a spectacular 6-km wall of ice in the distance • This afternoon (weather permitting), transfer to Lago Pehoe for the start of your ascent to the famous Mirador Condor • Along the way, your guides will point out the varying types of flora in the Park and – if you’re lucky – you may catch a glimpse of an elegant Andean Condor in flight • When you reach the lookout point at the top of Mirador Condor, take in the majesty of the Park, where verdant forests stand in stark contrast to the vibrant turquoise of Lago Pehoe below • *Note that our afternoon hike is dependent on weather conditions, and that guests will have the option of embarking one or both excursions, depending on their level of fitness (B, L, D)
- Lodging
- Patagonia Camp
- Description
Patagonia Camp has been designed and built to have minimum impact on the environment and to be visually and structurally harmonious with the landscape of the area.The entire complex is built on wooden stilts and platforms, including the yurts, communal areas, and walkways that connect the complex, so that we protect the plants, bushes and trees that have grown in the area for hundreds of years, and the dozens of species of birds who watch with curiosity the arrival of our guests
- Day 9: El Calafate
- Morning transfer from Patagonia Camp across the Andes to El Calafate • Check in at the elegant Hotel Esplendor with superb views of both the imposing Lake Argentino and Mount Calafate • Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in town before a Farewell Dinner at the hotel with good company (B, L, D)
- Lodging
- Hotel Esplendor
- Description
A new concept in accommodation stands out in the main tourist destinations in Argentina. This is the Esplendor boutique hotels, designed with an innovative style that combines luxury, comfort and quality in its impressive buildings. Some of them stand out for the restoration of their old architecture and others for their modern design. Refined rooms, gourmet restaurants, swimming pools and, in some cases, even an art gallery make each Esplendor a unique place.
- Day 10: El Calafate / Buenos Aires
- After breakfast, transfer to El Calafate’s airport for flights home via Buenos Aires (B)
Trip Includes
- Double occupancy rooms with private baths. Rooms often accommodate 3 or 4 people.
- All refreshments, receptions and meals as indicated in daily itinerary.
- Fully trained, first-aid certified professional guides and knowledgeable local partners.
- Bikes, helmets and other necessary equipment – all safe and well maintained.
- Vehicle support and land transportation during the trip.
- Austin-Lehman T-shirt, luggage tags and luggage service.
- Pre-departure and packing information.
- Incidental expenses such as taxes, dining and housekeeping gratuities, local partner and expert gratuities and national park entrance and permit fees.
Trip Excludes
- Gratuities to Austin-Lehman guides.
- Alcoholic beverages and related gratuities.
- Pre-and post-trip accommodations and associated expenses.
- Air and land transportation to/from host cities.
- International border taxes; Chile Reciprocity Fee is approximately $130 USD.
- International and in-country flights.
- All types of personal insurance.
- Personal expenses
Trip ID#: 125058
CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable
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