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Patagonia Wildlife Adventure
Day 1 | Buenos Aires Welcome to Argentina!
Transfer in Ezeiza Airport – Hotel
Our team will welcome you and provide transportation to the hotel.
Type of service: Private
Transfer Included
Your private guide will be at Ezeiza International Airport ready to give you a kind welcome to Buenos Aires, helping you to familiarize with Argentina and answering any question you might have about your trip plan.
After a private ride of one hour approximately, you will be arriving at the selected hotel.
Check in rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own.
Type of service: Private
Guide Included
Day 2 | Buenos Aires - Puerto Madryn Flight to Puerto Madryn
Transfer out Hotel – AEP Airport
We’ll arrange transportation from your hotel to Aeroparque airport.
Type of service: Private
Transfer Included
Transfer in REL Airport – Hotel
Our team will welcome you and provide transportation to the hotel.
Type of service: Private
English/French/Italian/Portuguese Guide
Type of service: Private
Guide Included
Day 3 | Península de Valdés - Puerto Madryn Peninsula Valdes Experience: Whales & Penguins
Full day Península Valdés with Estancia San Lorenzo
Peninsula Valdes is a World Heritage Site. Throughout its vast expanse, it has many different unique species that find ideal conditions to develop their life in this area.
Departure from Puerto Madryn at 7:30-8:00am. The first stop is in the center of Interpretation Istmo Carlos Ameghino, where you will learn about the fauna, flora and geology of the Peninsula. We will also go to the viewpoint where you can observe the Golfo Nuevo, San José and the Island of Birds. The next stop will be in the little town Puerto Pirámides where, depending on the period of the year, you will be able to do whale watching. It is a unique experience: observing the whale in its natural habitat from the boats, counting on whaling guides, biologists, excellent equipment of filmmaking and natural photography. The whales arrive at the coasts of the “Golfo Nuevo” and “San Jose” because of the tranquility of their waters.
We will continue to Estancia San Lorenzo Nature Reserve, located within the Peninsula Valdés Protected Natural Area, 160 kilometers from the city.
On its coasts a colony of more than 600,000 Magellan penguins is located and can be visited between September 7th and March 31st each year. This makes San Lorenzo the world’s biggest Magellanic penguin colony.
In addition to observe these magnificent animals in their natural habitat, in this area we can find marine fossils that crop out in the cliffs and gullies that run down to the sea.
The colony of Magellanic penguins on San Lorenzo has been growing steadily ever since penguins started to nest here nearly 50 years ago. This average growth exceeds more than 20% per year, since 1995. Magellanic penguins arrive every year early September and leave by the end of April.
Type of service: Regular
Guide Included
Transfer Included
Day 4 | Puerto Madryn - Península de Valdés Snorkeling with Sea Lions
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the Sea Lions Punta Loma Natural Reserve, located approximately 15 km from the city.
Type of service: Private
Snorkelling with Sea Lions
Diving and snorkelling with Sea lions are among the most enjoyable experiences in the crystal clear waters of Golfo Nuevo.
Puerto Madryn has been appointed Argentina’s Diving Capital and is situated only 15 km /9 miles away from Punta Loma, a Southern sea lion rookery (Otaria flavescens).
The boat departs from Puerto Madryn for Punta Loma around the high tide. After a 20-minute ride we reach the diving area where we can snorkel or dive with the sea lions, and enjoy the breathtaking encounter with one the friendliest marine mammals.
The tour duration is approximately 3 hours -45 minutes in the water-, does not require swimming skills, and is suitable for everyone aged 6 and over.
Type of service: Regular
Entrance fee tkt to Punta Loma Reserve
Type of service: Regular
Day 5 | Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia Welcome to Ushuaia End of the World
Transfer out Hotel – REL Airport
After breakfast, check out at the appropriate time and private transfer to Trelew’s airport for a flight to Ushuaia.
Type of service: Private
Transfer Included
Transfer in Airport – Hotel
Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore the “Southernmost City in the World”, capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego.
Type of service: Private
Guide Included
Transfer Included
Day 6 | Ushuaia National Park with Trekking & Canoes
FD Tierra del Fuego National Park – Trekking & Canoas
After the scenic drive from Ushuaia to Tierra del Fuego National Park, a tour begins that explores its key attractions. The journey commences with a nature-immersive hike along trails of moderate difficulty, suitable for active individuals in appropriate attire.
At the border of the Lapataia River, a scenic lunch awaits inside a heated dome-tent, offering panoramic views and shelter from the elements.
Following lunch, participants will be outfitted with rubber boots, cover pants, and life jackets for a canoeing excursion on Lake Acigami. This hour-long journey navigates the Lapataia and Ovando rivers, culminating at Lapataia Bay where Route 3 (Pan-American Highway) meets its southern terminus.
Type of service: Private
Guide Included
Transfer Included
Tierra del Fuego National Park Ticket
Entrance Ticket to the National Park Included
Type of service: Regular
Day 7 | Ushuaia Gable Island and Penguins Colony
Gable Island & Penguin Colony with Harberton Ranch
Embark on a captivating full-day journey to Harberton Ranch, the first “estancia” in Tierra del Fuego, providing an immersive experience in one of the rugged and beautiful locations along the Beagle Channel. The itinerary includes activities such as hiking, navigation, wildlife observation, and exploration of historical sites.
The journey starts from Ushuaia, heading east along National Route No. 3 and Route “J” to reach Harberton Ranch. Upon arrival, participants have the opportunity to visit the Marine Mammal Museum and explore the surroundings of this historic settlement.
The highlight of the tour is the visit to Martillo Island and Gable Island. On Martillo Island, guests can observe a penguin colony in its natural habitat. Following this, the tour continues to Gable Island for lunch, accompanied by Patagonian wine and other beverages.
After lunch, a guided hike is offered around Gable Island, allowing guests to discover more about the island’s flora, fauna, and historical landmarks. The excursion concludes with a boat ride back to Harberton Ranch and transportation back to Ushuaia.
Please note that the itinerary may vary depending on the guide’s decisions and the specific conditions of the tour.
Type of service: Regular
Guide Included
Transfer Included
Tierra del Fuego National Park Ticket
Entrance Ticket to the National Park Included
Type of service: Regular
Entrance Ticket Estancia Harberton
Entrance Ticket Estancia Harberton Included
Type of service: Regular
Day 8 | Ushuaia - El Calafate Flight to El Calafate
Transfer out Hotel – Airport
We’ll arrange transportation from your hotel to the airport.
Type of service: Private
Guide Included
Transfer Included
Transfer in Airport – Hotel
Our team will welcome you and provide transportation to the hotel.
Type of service: Private
Transfer Included
Along the way, your host will give you information about the city and some useful tips as well.
*Private guide assistance
Type of service: Private
Guide Included
Day 9 | El Calafate Minitrekking – Perito Moreno Glacier
Meet your driver at the hotel for your transfer to El Calafate.
Type of service: Private
Transfer Included
Minitrekking Perito Moreno Glacier
Embark on Provincial Route 11 towards the Magallanes Peninsula. Upon reaching the “Bajo de las Sombras” port, board a boat to cross Lake Rico, enjoying a 20-minute journey with views of the south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Disembark and meet mountain guides who will lead you to a refuge. A short coastal walk (approximately 1 km) includes a briefing on glaciology and the Perito Moreno Glacier.
At the glacier’s edge, groups of up to 20 people will be formed, equipped with crampons and gloves. After a safety briefing, embark on a moderate 1.5-hour ice trek led by guides. Explore glacier features like crevasses and lagoons.
Return to the refuge via a forest walkway, then board a boat back to the port. Travel by land to the walkways (approximately 7 km) for glacier views from the main balcony or self-guided trails. The tour concludes with a return to El Calafate.
Type of service: Regular
Full day accompaniment by your guide for the Minitrekking activity without crossing
Type of service: Private
Guide Included
Day 10 | El Calafate Patagonian Ranch - Estancia Cristina Discovery
Transfer IN/OUT from the Hotel to the Port
Type of service: Regular
Transfer Included
Estancia Cristina Discovery
A driver will meet you at the hotel for a transfer to the embarking port to go explore Estancia Cristina, one of the oldest Patagonian Ranch in the area.
Having set sail from Punta Bandera harbor at 9 AM, you will glide over the waters of Lake Argentino’s Northern Arm to reach the furthest possible point of navigation in the Upsala Channel,
where you can enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the Upsala Glacier’s immense front.
Disembarked at the shores close to Estancia Cristina, you will be welcomed by our specialized driver guides who will help them into their 4×4 vehicles, ready to head off into the wilderness.
The sturdy 4WDs will then venture up into the Feruglio Mountains, a 9.5km ride that offers great views of our surroundings and takes us ultimately to an elevated area.
Once there, you’ll begin a 20-minute trek over terrain characterized by glacial erosion, until reaching the Upsala Glacier Lookout; an exclusive vantage point for visitors to appreciate this immense glacier that can only be accessed from Estancia Cristina.
There will be plenty of time here to enjoy views of Lake Guillermo and the eastern side of the Upsala Glacier, as well as the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
Afterward, the groups will head back to the lodge in our 4×4 vehicles, for a well-deserved rest and break for lunch (approx. 1 hour).
Later on, having returned from the trek, you will visit the Costumbrista Museum, housed in the estancia’s old shearing shed where guests can learn all about the history of the Masters family: their lives, adventures, and how they became pioneers in Patagonia.
Finally, a guided tour will take visitors around Estancia Cristina’s estate – up to the Caterina River, the waterwheel, the chapel, and the rest of the lodge.
Type of service: Regular
Ticket for the National Park Los Glaciares (Second Day)
Ticket to entrace for the National Park
Type of service: Regular
Day 11 | El Calafate - Buenos Aires Return to Buenos Aires
Transfer out Hotel -Airport
We’ll arrange transportation from your hotel in El Calafate to the airport.
Type of service: Private
Transfer Included
Transfer in AEP Airport – Hotel
Our team will welcome you and provide transportation to the hotel.
Type of service: Private
Transfer Included
Along the way, your host will give you information about the city and some useful tips as well.
Type of service: Private
Guide Included
Day 12 | Tigre - Buenos Aires Tigre Bike & Kayak
Tigre Biking & Kayak Tour
This adventure offers a panoramic view of the aristocratic neighborhoods in northern Buenos Aires, providing the opportunity to learn about local customs and imagine how life used to be in these areas while cycling along the riverbank. During the tour, participants will explore the Paraná Delta by kayaking to an island where they will enjoy a traditional barbecue. The tour begins at 9 AM from Recycle Bikes, located at Gorriti 5615, Palermo. Key highlights include cycling through the forests of Palermo in the early morning, boarding the train to see the city from a new perspective, visiting the San Isidro Cathedral and enjoying some mate, entering an aristocratic family’s home from the 1800s, venturing into the Paraná Delta, kayaking on the Río de la Plata, and getting lost in the nature of the Delta. This experience is a full-day adventure that allows for an escape from the city’s hustle and bustle, rediscovering Buenos Aires from a different angle. Participants will cycle past old mansions, cobblestone streets, and the river while feeling the water as they kayak or swim in the river once they reach the island. They can enjoy a traditional barbecue, have a beer, and relax under the sun. This experience is designed for adventurers, active travelers who love sports, and those looking for a fun and authentic outdoor adventure, with the opportunity to get lost in nature and discover a new ecosystem.
Type of service: Private
Day 13 | Buenos Aires Adios Argentina!
Transfer out Hotel – EZE Airport
We’ll arrange transportation from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport.
Type of service: Private
Transfer Included
