Patagonia Hike & Kayak

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 and have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own.

Overnight: Alvear Art Hotel

Enjoy the best of the city biking the streets of the city with a private guide.

A tour that you cannot miss if you really want to discover all of Buenos Aires in one day!

After a brief historical explanation, we point our wheels south, pedaling through the oldest “barrio” of Buenos Aires: San Telmo, the historic city center.

Our first stop of interest is in Lezama Park where we introduce the first settlement of Buenos Aires and how immigration shaped the city culturally, structurally, demographically, etc.

Ready to ride again, we move further south towards La Bombonera – the Boca Jr soccer team’s stadium.
Eager to explore more, we dive deeper into the city’s Art District of La Boca visiting the famous “caminito.” Surrounded by music, colorful “conventillos” and tango dancers, we discuss precisely why this once busy port turned into the current day “postcard” of Buenos Aires.

Back on our bikes, we cruise towards Puerto Madero, a huge port project that we started in the end of the XIX century yet became obsolete.

After almost 80 years of abandonment, it was redeveloped into the most modern and sophisticated district of Buenos Aires.

We stop for lunch at a typical “parrilla” to refuel and appreciate the art form that is “Asado Argentino” (BBQ). Veggie options available in advance.

Riding around this neighborhood we enter a really particular park:” La Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur.”

This protected ecological reservation has a very peculiar story to tell and is a wonderful escape from the busy “Porteño” life. *Closed on Mondays and muddy conditions*

Prepared to escape the bubble of Puerto Madero, we start heading north to the transportation hub of Retiro where we’ll get a glimpse as to how one travels about the country.
Get a closer look at the English Tower – a monumental clock tower gifted by the English residents of the city commemorating the country’s 100 years of independence.

Venturing even further north, we ride then to Recoleta, the aristocratic neighborhood of Buenos Aires where we step inside the Recoleta Cemetery, an extravagant display of mausoleums with the most important personalities of our history resting there.

Resetting our direction south, we make our way to our last stop of the day located in the very heart of Buenos Aires – Plaza de Mayo.

There, our story concludes as we’ll be able to feel the rich Argentinean history and get an understanding as to why this very spot is, and has always been, the focus point for many public demonstrations.

• 7 hours’ tour.
• Bike, helmet & lunch included.
• Transfer to the bike office meeting point is NOT included.

Overnight: Alvear Art Hotel

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight to El Calafate.

Upon arrival, a driver will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel.

Rest of day at leisure to enjoy this nice city, capital of the Patagonian Glaciers.

Overnight: Alma del Lago Hotel

Today, enjoy breakfast, and then it’s time to explore the Lake District. A wide variety of trails cross pristine forests, rocks, cliffs, alluviums, hills and extraordinary waterfalls with wonderful views over Gutiérrez and Mascardi lakes.

Several trails lead to different waterfalls, and longer circuits connect different viewpoints.

Head out on a 1.5-hour trek along a path that will take you to the Mascardi Lake lookout and the Water Division, an area filled with history.

Enjoy your packed lunch and a rest at the top.

After lunch, descend to Estancia Bay. Take a break, and after a short rest, meet up with local guides who will lead your kayaking tour in the national park.

After an instructive talk about the equipment and kayak management, your guide will lead the way to the water.

Explore the wonderful crystalline waters and virgin coasts of Gutiérrez, and row back to the estancia. After the adventure, return to the city, and enjoy the rest of the day and night in Bariloche at your leisure.

• This tour is available from November to April.
• Full day group excursion.
• Includes: Transportation, trekking and kayak guide, lunch box and equipment.

Overnight: Alma del Lago Hotel

The Cathedral Hill, one of the symbols of Bariloche, is synonym to snow, winter and skiing.
But it is more, much more!

The Cathedral can also delight you in summer or spring in the best way: at its summit is the Frey Refuge, an authentic mountain shelter built on the shore of the Toncek Lagoon, at about two thousand meters above sea level: there the panorama that is appreciated is, almost, beyond explanation. Lakes, valleys and all the hugeness of the Cordillera de los Andes.

The trek begins in the morning, after ascending the mountain in means of elevation with the Rucaco valley on the right and the Tronador hill in the background, dominating the landscape.
The condors, many times, let themselves be seen calmly.

Far and high, they sway with absolute tranquility in the middle of some current of warm air.
After a couple of hours we arrive at the Schmoll Lagoon, with more than crystal clear water.
Immediately the second of the lagoons appears, the Toncek, and on its shores, the Refuge Frey.
It is a place usually used as a base by rock climbing lovers.

That is the time and place to enjoy good pizza, as well as enjoying a well-deserved rest on the shores of the lagoon.

The descent involves returning to the base of Cerro Catedral, which had also been the starting point.
The walk is, at least, inescapable. And unforgettable.

• Full day tour available from November to April.
• Group excursion.
• Difficulty: Medium/ High. Good physical condition is required.
• What to bring: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.

Overnight: Alma del Lago Hotel

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight to El Calafate.

Upon arrival, a driver will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel.

Rest of day at leisure to enjoy this nice city, capital of the Patagonian Glaciers.

 Overnight: Posada Los Alamos Hotel

Pick up at the hotel to discover one of the most unique and outstanding landscapes in the world.

You will visit first the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park where you will be able to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the glacier and walk some of the self-guided trails.

Once in “Bajo de las Sombras” Port, located just 7km from the Glacier, you board a boat to cross the Brazo Rico, and you disembark 20 minutes later on the opposite shore.

Small groups of up to 10 people are organized, and the hike begins from the southern moraine of the glacier in just over an hour you will reach a spectacular viewpoint where you will access on to the ice. There, the mountain guides will explain basic security rules and put the necessary crampons, harnesses and helmets to begin the journey.

Once on the glacier and with the crampons on, the world takes another perspective: blue ponds, deep cracks, huge glacier mills, magic caves and the unique feeling of being in the heart of the glacier.

Always accompanied by our mountain guides, for approximately three hours and a half you will explore the corners of the most special glacier of the world.

During the walk, the guides will help you learn more about the ice, its surroundings and you will be able to size the dimension of the glacier and enjoy the view of the nearby mountains, such as Cerro Dos Picos, Cerro Pietrobelli and Cerro Cervantes.

In addition, you will have half an hour lunch on the white blanket and be amazed in a place of unique beauty.

Back on the moraine, we will begin another one-hour walk back and embark once again to return to the port, navigating very close to the southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier before returning to “civilization” after having enjoyed one of the most spectacular ice trekk in the world!

• Full day tour.
• Group excursion available from October to April.
• National Park entrance fee included.
• Difficulty: High
• Age range: 18 to 50 years old.

VERY IMPORTANT: Due to the level of effort and difficulty present in this activity, is not suitable for persons with the following conditions: Overweight. Pregnancy. Physical or mental disability that affects attention, march or coordination. Peripheral or Central Cardiovascular diseases, use of stent, by-pass, pace-maker or other prosthesis. Use of anticoagulants or varicose veins degree III (tick and multiples). Respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma, emphysema).

WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable and warm clothing. Raincoat jacket, waterproof long pants, waterproof hiking boots, sunglasses, backpack (40lts), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat.

FOOD: Water bottle and food for the day is NOT included. You can bring your own lunch box or we can add it in the excursion with an extra cost. Please advise us at the moment of booking.

Overnight: Posada Los Alamos Hotel

After breakfast, we will start our tour along Route 11 towards Punta Bandera Port, where we will get on a catamaran to sail among among icebergs and stunning scenery overlooking the western front of the Upsala Glacier and then across Cristina Channel to finally disembark at a small pier located 800m away from Cristina Country Estate, a unique place for adventure activities.

Here the group will be split up according to the activity they choose to carry out.
Your chosen activity is the Gully of the Fossils adventure:

Climbing by ATVs travelling 9.5 km through mountain trails, we will explore a landscape that until recently was covered by glaciers and is a place of great geological interest.
Privileged view of the Eastern front of the Upsala Glacier, Guillermo Lake, Southern Patagonian Ice Sheet and the Andes Mountain Range.

We will go down in search of the Gully of Fossils, a marine fossils deposit.

There is a valley with unique features inside the park.

A box lunch will be served during the tour.

You will return to the Country Estate to board the boat later on at 5 pm.

Arrival at Punta Bandera Port at about 7.00 pm. for the transfer to your hotel.

• Full day group tour available from November to April.
• Trekking duration: 6 hours.
• Difference in altitude: 550 masl.
• Minimum age: 12 years old.
• National Park entrance fee included.
• Box lunch included.

VERY IMPORTANT: Due to physical demands and challenging terrain, this trek is only suitable for individuals who are in a good physical condition.

This program is not recommended for people with back, hip, ankle or knee problems.

Once the trekking has started, the only way back to the estancia is on foot.

It is essential to have good walking shoes, preferably boots with ankle support.

If our guide believes that a participant does not meet the proper physical conditions to carry out the activity safely, or lacks the appropriate gear, this guest will not be able to trek and will also not be refunded.

Overnight: Posada Los Alamos Hotel

Come along with us to discover the wonderful world of petrified forests and gigantic dinosaurs that inhabited this area millions of years ago!

This excursion, which takes us on a journey through a fantasy landscape, takes places on an estancia (ranch) half way between El Calafate and El Chaltén, just off a section of the mythical Route 40.

It allows you to spend a day on the Patagonian steppe and is designed especially for those who enjoy being in contact with nature and want to experience unique places.

During this journey we travel around the edge of the gigantic Lake Argentino, with views of the hues of ochre across the immense Patagonian Steppe, with imposing Mount Fitz Roy as a backdrop.
We make a stop for about 15 minutes at Hotel La Leona (historical site).

From here, we take a dirt track, as far as the slopes of Mount Los Hornos (Estancia Santa Teresita), where we arrive at the palaeontological site.

The next part of the tour takes us on foot into a deep depression in the ground, where 70 million year old petrified tree trunks can be found and from where we begin our adventure among the fossils.

During the walk it is possible to see an infinite number of petrified tree trunks lying on the surface, some with diameters of up to 1.20 m, bearing witness to times gone by when the climate was very different and supported abundant large-scale flora.

Fossil remains of various different types of dinosaurs are occasionally uncovered.

• Group tour available from October to April
• Only for children of 6 years and over.
• Full day excursion: 09 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Trip Level: 1. Easy.

Overnight: Los Cerros Boutique Hotel

After breakfast, embark on a classic, spectacular, and unforgettable trek spanning 8-9 hours that takes you to impressive scenery and through forests, until you arrive at the mystical Mount Fitz Roy. Take in the lagoons in different shades of blue, imposing glaciers, and campgrounds visited by famous international climbers.

This trek starts with a transfer to the trailhead at El Pilar, located 10.5 miles to the north of the town. The journey is enjoyable for the lovely views of the valley, alone. Start walking in a dense forest of lengas that protect you from the winds coming off the Continental Ice Field. From the start, you are able to spot lots of different glaciers, including Marconi, Eléctrico, Cagliero, and in the distance, toward Lago del Desierto, the Vespignani Glacier. The path is easy, as it’s quite flat, and the climbs are gentle.

Arrive at your first viewpoint, Piedras Blancas Glacier, and a bit later, leave the forest and enter a clearing where you can see several peaks in all their splendor—Saint Exupéry, Poincenot, Mermoz, Guillaumet, and Fitz Roy. From here, continue for a few more minutes until you arrive at the Poincenot campground, located in beautiful lenga forest inhabited by countless varieties of birds, which will entertain you with their songs until you reach the campground Río Blanco.

Then, climb 1,300 feet in about an hour until you reach Laguna de los Tres. Upon arriving at the highest point on the path, you are rewarded with majestic views of Fitz Roy, the Glacier de los Tres, and its stunning lagoon. From here, circle Laguna de los Tres and head toward the viewpoint of the Laguna Sucia and its accompanying glacier.

After a rest, start the descent and walk back to El Chaltén. On the way back, take note of the varying landscape, crystal-clear streams, and Laguna Capri—a favorite spot for photographers. After visiting the lagoon, drop down into the valley where El Chaltén is located.

• Group tour.
• Length: 8/9 hours.
• Trip Level: 3 – Difficult.
• Excursion starts from the meeting point in town. Not transfers from/to hotel included.

Overnight: Los Cerros Boutique Hotel

Come and enjoy an enchanting location in a kayak.

A day made up of many different adventures – kayak, trekking and great views to admire.

The excursion begins with a transfer in the morning along the scenic route that connects El Chaltén to Lago del Desierto, about 37km of gravel road.

When we arrive the guide will organize the order of the day – depending on the weather conditions you may first kayak and then have free time for exploring, or the other way round.
The guide provides us with waterproof suits and will give basic instructions in how to kayak and other details to bear in mind.

When we are out on the water we’ll be able to enjoy great views of the mountains surrounding us, their lenga forests and hanging glaciers. After a while, we’ll have a short break and enjoy a snack.
In the free time at the lake you’ll be able to go for a self-guided walk, there are various options.
You could walk along the eastern and western shores of the lake (if you dare to cross over the hanging bridge!), or you could visit the Huemul glacier (this second option is a hanging glacier in private land – if you decide to do this you would have to pay an entrance fee).

In the afternoon we return to El Chaltén, after a great day in the outdoors!

• Group tour.
• Length: 8 hours (2 of kayaking)
• Trip Level: 2 – Moderate
• Season: October to March
• Excursion starts from the meeting point in town. Not transfers from/to hotel included.

RECOMENDATION: Take an extra set of dry clothes with you, in case.

While you are walking in the area you will want trainers or comfortable trekking boots.
While you are kayaking if you have a pair of sandals, or quick dry shoes, they would be the best (not flip flops as you may lose them in the lake!)

Cameras, mobile phones or any valuable is not recommended – you may lose these items in the lake.

Overnight: Poincenot Hotel

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight to Ushuaia.

Upon arrival, a driver will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel.

Rest of day at leisure to enjoy “The End of the World”.

Overnight: Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa

After covering the 10 km from Ushuaia to Tierra del Fuego National Park, this tour visits its most relevant attractions.

On foot, and in contact with Nature, along the undulating 8-km-long Coastal Path, this medium-difficulty hike should not pose a big challenge to those passengers used to exercise, and with the appropriate attire.

Near to the border of Lapataia River, lunch will be served with a great panoramic view from inside a heated dome-tent, to avoid wind or rain.

Afterwards, all participants will be equipped with rubber boots, coverpants and lifejackets: the excursion will continue from Lake Acigami aboard inflatable canoes (duckies) for about an hour through the freshwater of the Lapataia and Ovando rivers until reaching the sea in Lapataia Bay.

Itinerary:
8:00/8:30 AM – Pick up from the hotels.

9:00 AM – Arrival to the National Park.

9:30 AM – Trekking along the Coastal path -3 hours-

12:30 PM – Arrival to Lapataia River and lunch.

1:45 PM – Paddling technique briefing and canoe prompting.

3:15 PM – Lapataia Bay.

3:45 PM – Return to Ushuaia.

4:30 PM – Arrival to Ushuaia.

• Hiking level: medium. 3:00 – 3:30 hs
• Cumulative elevation: 170 mts. / 560 ft.
• Altitude gain: 70 mts. / 230 ft.
• Distance covered: 7 km. / 4,4 miles.
• National Park entrance fee included.
• Canoeing equipment included: rubber boots, life jacket and over-pants.
• Basic, recommended attire: trekking boots, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, an extra pair of socks.

Overnight: Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa

A day’s hike at one of the most beautiful places in Ushuaia, in a journey of discovery far from the beaten paths.

After a few minutes transfer to the Tierra Mayor Valley, we will begin trekking to see the wonderful color of a glacial lake before reaching a summit with a privileged view.

The walk begins with a demanding slope.

After an hour’s walk, the forest is behind, the slope is not as steep, and we begin to enjoy incredible views from the top.

After reached 500 meters, the valley moderates lead to the tiny Turquoise Lagoon that, after a snowy winter may still be frozen at the beginning of October.

After admiring the curious color of the turquoise lagoon, we will continue to gain altitude along a rocky ridge, and

reach the summit of Mount Carbajal, from where can see the namesake valley from an ideal perspective.

From this point of view, it is easy to see the trace of the route that 10,000 years ago the glaciers made towards the Beagle Channel, during the last glaciation that shaped this unique landscape.

Itinerary:

8:00 AM – Pickup by the hotel

8:30 AM – Trekking start. Difficulty: Moderate – High

9:30 AM –  Arrival to the treeline

10:15 AM – Turquoise Lagoon

12:00 PM – Monte Carbajal Summit – Lunch

1:00 PM – Descent

3:00 PM – Arrival to the vehicle

3:30 PM – Arrival to the hotel

• Group excursion.
• Hiking level: medium/high. 6:00 – 6:30 hs
• Cumulative elevation: 800 mts. / 2.600 ft.
• Altitude gain: 650 mts. / 2.100 ft.
• Distance covered: 8,5 km. / 5,3 miles.
• Basic, recommended attire: waterproof trekking boots and jacket, warm clothing, sunglasses, backpack, sunscreen.

Overnight: Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa

Pick up at the hotel and transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires.

Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Rest of day at leisure.

As a special last evening in Argentina, prepare yourself for an authentic show & dinner at LA VENTANA TANGO.

You will be picked up from the hotel to enjoy a memorable night out in Buenos Aires and experience the passion of the Argentine tango.

La Ventana presents the tradition of this Argentine folk dance. First, you will enjoy a tango show where four couples will dance to the rhythm of the live music performed by a tango orchestra.

You will also hear live indigenous music which will draw you into the culture of the Argentine gauchos. The icing on the cake to this evening is the emotional tribute to Eva Peron. This is an unforgettable experience for your trip to Buenos Aries!

Besides experiencing the show, you will also enjoy a delicious dinner including a variety of hot or cold starter, more than 10 main dishes, including fish, meat, or pasta. The dinner will be accompanied by an excellent wine. It also includes dessert and coffee or tea.

After the show, you will be transferred back to the hotel.

Overnight: Alvear Art Hotel

At indicated time, pick up at your hotel and private transfer to Ezeiza International Airport to take you flight back.