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Argentina is the perfect destination to combine the rugged, pristine and adventurous geography of Patagonia with the luxurious, quintessential style and culture of the capital, Buenos Aires and the stunning glaciers of El Calafate. Visiting geographically remote regions doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on comfort or style! Our specialized luxury packages may be just what you are looking for on a visit to this fascinating and exciting country!
Special features of our 12 day “Patagonia Hiking and Luxury Estates” adventure:
Type of Tourism: Luxury, Honeymoon, Mountains and glaciers, Hiking, Nature, Culture.
Places to Visit: Buenos Aires, El Chaltén, Mount Fitz Roy, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier.
Duration: 12 Days and 11 Nights.
Type of Service: Private tours.
Accommodation: 5 star Estates and boutique accommodation at every destination that you will visit. These hotels had been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel relaxed and spoiled, with your every need catered for!
Today is the day you arrive to the cosmopolitan capital of Buenos Aires. Our driver will be waiting to collect you and take you to your boutique art hotel.
After breakfast, we will head to the domestic airport for our flight to El Cafayate, where our driver will be waiting to take you to El Chaltén. Here we will stay in eco domes which offer the perfect base to explore the area.
Today we will hike to the Fitz Roy Base Camp. We will be dropped off at the trailhead and shortly enter a lenga and ñire forest, bordering the Rio Blanco. Our first stop along the trail will be a Mirador with excellent views of the Piedras Blancas Glacier. We will then continue to Poincennot camp, a central hub for trekkers in the area. We will then cross the suspension bridge, to get to the Base Camp. From here, there is an optional hike to the Mirador de Laguna de Los Tres, o...
Today’s hike is to the Lago Torre.
From the village, we will climb along a trail following the course of the Fitz Roy River. Shortly we will be able to see the Fitz Roy River Canyon and admire beautiful waterfalls such as the Margarita Waterfall. From here, we can also appreciate the view of the Cerro Torre. We will then descend through a beautiful valley to the Base Camp De Agostini, where the mountaineers' elite start their summit of the Torre. We will reach the stunni...
After breakfast, we will begin our hike to the Lago del Desierto and on to the Huemel glacier. From here we can appreciate spectacular views of the Fitz Roy massif. We will then continue along the ridge to the Huemul lagoon fed by the glacier of the same name.
Bright and early, we will go to the Pier to embark on The Cristina Estate catamaran. On arrival at the estate, we will begin a hike to the RIOS DE LOS PERROS WATERFALL. You can hike with a guide or follow the carefully marked trail if you prefer to go alone. After walking through idyllic forestland, we will reach the first viewpoint over Lake Argentino to Lake Pearson. From here we will continue our ascent to arrive at the stunning Río de Los Perros waterfall. You may choose to hike or bike this trail to the river.
Today we will hike to the Cañadon de Los Fosiles
Todays hike is a little more challenging and combines 4WD vehicles to the Upsala Viewpoint, as we descend through the canyon. We will head west in our 4WD vehicles, ascending and heading west along the Feruglio mountain range, along the Northern section of Lake Argentino. During the ride, we can see a number of landmarks: we will see the base of the Continental Ice Institute; the “lengas cemetery”; and we will...
Today’s trek is to the Mount Carnero, along a rocky terrain that has a spectacular view of the lake all along the way. It is a gradual ascent from which we will be able to appreciate the Cristina channel and the entire valley below us. Passing through amazing forests and by impressive waterfalls, we will arrive at the Mount Carnero. From here we can marvel at the magnificent view of the Southern Andean mountain range and of the glaciers belonging to Southern Patagonian Ice Field...
After breakfast, we will return to El Calafate by boat taking in the stunning beauty of this immense lake.
Today we will trek out onto the glacier! We will head past the Icebergs Channel, and cross the Brazo Rico. We will dock on the shore and get ready for the ice trek and hike to the base of the glacier where it meets the mountain. You will be fitted out with crampons and will enjoy the unique experience of trekking on the ice of the Glacier. We will be able to see a different view of the glacier and look into the glacier's deep blue cracks. We will say “cheers” with scotch o...
After breakfast, we will head back to Calafate Airport. For our onward flight to Buenos Aires, where our driver will be waiting to take us to the hotel. We will have an afternoon tour of the city, starting in Colón Theatre, the symbolic Obelisk will be our first sight as we head on to The Plaza de Mayo, the city's historical, political and foundation. We will then visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the House of Government, the Cabildo, and the Municipality. As we head south, we ...
Today we will take you to the airport for your flight back home or onto your next destination!