Patagonia Wildlife Adventure

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

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport for your flight to Trelew.

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

(Note: Trelew is located 67 km away from Puerto Madryn)

Overnight: Territorio Hotel

Full day tour to Península Valdes including whale watching navigation from Puerto Pirámides.

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. In these golfs some of the important stages of their lives take place: to couple, to give birth and to raise its calves.

 Our route begins by bordering the coast, guided by our specialized and bilingual personnel; they will talk about the exclusive ecosystems of the coast and the sea.

We will continue sailing, until we meet the whales.

While we are watching them, the boat switches off the motors to let the silence rule, only interrupted by the sounds of the sea and the occasional birds.

In this scene the whales appear next to the boat and we manage to coexist in harmony in the same habitat and at the time that they decide.

Continuing with the land excursion, depending on the period of the year, the weather or the tides, you can also see elephant seals, penguins and sea lions. There is the possibility to also see orcas during the months of March and April.

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.

Thanks to its diversity of attractions, you will be able to choose between several trails depending on the area you want to visit or its difficulty.

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.

• Full day tour.
• Private guide & transportation.
• Peninsula Valdes National Reserve entrance fee included.
• San Lorenzo ranch visit ticket and lunch included. Please advise on any diet restrictions or special requirements at the time of booking.
• Activities at the ranch are not private.
• Group whale watching navigation inlcuded.

Overnight: Territorio Hotel

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the Sea Lions Punta Loma Natural Reserve, located approximately 15 km from the city.

After a short talk about snorkeling technique, handling and behavior within the protected area, buoyancy (it is important to understand that with the neoprene suit you do not need an extra flotation device since with this we will acquire positive buoyancy, we will float), and our behavior within the area.

Once inside the area, the sea lions will surprise them with their heads close to the boat, expectant, seeking to discover who will be the first person to enter the water to play with them.

This experience is an utterly unmissable from our visitors.

It is only possible in three places in the world, however the proximity of the sea lions to the coast makes it particularly memorable in Puerto Madryn.

Navigate through a collection of beaches, cliffs, shipwrecks, whales and even dolphins.

• Group tour.
• Estimated duration: 3 hours.
• Minimum age requires: 6 years old.
• Time in the water: 45 minutes.
• Safety equipment, full wetsuit or diving suit included.
• Natural Reserve Entrance fee included.

Overnight: Territorio Hotel

After breakfast, check out at the appropriate time and private transfer to Trelew’s airport for a flight to Ushuaia.

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.

Overnight: Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, you will get picked up and then brought to Tierra del Fuego National Park, about 11km outside of the city.

It is a full day tour in which you will tour the National Park Tierra del Fuego up to the Lago Roca; from there you will sail to the Beagle Channel, paddling through lakes and rivers of the park.

Once accessing the Tierra del Fuego National Park, we descend the vehicle and begin a three and a half hour (7km) along a path that runs through the most beautiful area of the park, sometimes in the middle Forest and sometimes along the coast. All around you, you will see lush vegetation: beech, ñires, coihues, orchids, cinnamon, notros, etc.

Arriving at Lake Roca, the tour takes a break for lunch time. The meal consists of a picnic, served outdoors, including cheese, salami, potatoes, eggs, soup, a good sandwich, dessert and drinks. If the weather does not permit, there is a covered place to enjoy the meal.

After the lunch break, you will start prepping for canoeing. The guide will provide rain gear and rubber boots and will give you a brief technical talk about the activity about to be undertaken. Two passengers per canoe.

The Tierra del Fuego, with its beautiful and tranquil rivers, ponds and lakes, the National Park is one of the most beautiful sceneries to explore in these safe canoes.

The first section runs from Rock Lake to Lapataia River, and then crosses the Laguna Verde and finally the Ovando River which flows into the Bay Lapatai.

Canoeing navigation will take about half an hour.

In Lapataia we make a stop for coffee or a few mates and a little rest (approx. 45 minutes) in a wild-life habitat where the Yamana people lived.

After this, we will return to Ushuaia with a lovely sunset in the background.

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

Overnight: Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel

Lakes Off-Road is our amusing, intense and friendly way to discover the secrets hidden behind the Southern Andes Range.

Far away from the routine of the conventional excursions, it is just the right thing to do for any kind of traveler.

Have a relaxing day, traveling and having fun in a trip with some serious off-road experiences! From above the Andes, we’ll get a view of Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake), a little hidden wonder at the bottom of the valley.

Afterwards, the enormous Lake Fagnano, impressive and great, we’ll be the main attraction.

Fun and enjoyment never depend on the weather: in our Land Rover Defender we will go through the forest and across rivers defying muddy tracks, and by the shore of the lake with unique views.

The guide’s congeniality, the barbecue and the Argentine Malbec shared with travelers from all over the world certainly will be worthy to be remembered. On top of all these sensations, from our refuge you’ll see views of Lake Fagnano reserved for just a few.

• Group excursion.
• Recommended attire: trekking boots, waterproof jacket, warm clothing.
• Lunch included. Please advise on any diet restriction or special requirements at the time of booking.

Overnight: Los Acebos Ushuaia 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: Kosten Aike Hotel

After breakfast, transfer to Puerto Banderas inside Los Glaciares National Park, where you will have one of the most amazing experiences in Argentina: Trek on the Perito Moreno Glacier.

The excursion begins in the embarking pier located in “Bajo de las Sombras” port, about 6 km before the glacier balconies – where you embark for a 20-minute navigation across the Brazo Rico, enjoying breathtaking views of the Perito Moreno glacier’s front wall.

You disembark on the opposite shore, where specialized bilingual mountain guides welcome you and lead you to a small shelter. After checking the last details, groups of not more than 20, follow their guides along the lake’s shore towards the edge of the glacier. Once on the ice the guides give each participant a pair of crampons, and explain how to use them.

The two-hour circuit that follows introduces you to the fascinating landscape of the glaciers: streams, small lagoons, gullies, crevasses and plenty of ice formations of the most incredible blues. The ice surface over which you walk is irregular, but firm and safe.

You will receive explanations about flora, fauna and general glaciology of the region and also about the particular phenomenon that happens in the Perito Moreno Glacier and eventually produces its rupture.

After the walk, a stroll through the forest brings you back to the shelter.

• Full day tour.
• Group excursion available from August to May.
• National Park entrance fee included.
• Difficulty: High
• Age range: 10 to 65 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: Kosten Aike Hotel

A driver will meet you at the hotel for a private 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, we will glide over the waters of Lake Argentino’s Northern Arm to reach the furthest possible point of navigation in the Upsala Channel, where we 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.

Our sturdy 4WDs will then venture up into the Feruglio Mountains, a 9.5km ride which offers great views of our surroundings and takes us ultimately to an elevated area. Once there, we’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. Afterwards, 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, we 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, chapel and the rest of the lodge.

• 4X4 ascent:  50 minutes
• Walk to the view point:15 minutes.
• Full day tour: 11 hours.
• Difficulty: low
• Private in/out transfers to the port included.
• National Park entrance fee included.
• Lunch included: Appetizer, main course, dessert, one soft drink or glass of wine.
• Vegetarian/Celiac options are also available upon request.

Overnight: Kosten Aike Hotel

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

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

Rest of day at leisure to visit the city on your own.

Explore the museums, take a break in one of the city historic cafes, discover the beautiful parks, merge with the locals walking down the streets.

Overnight: Alvear Art Hotel

Enjoy the green spaces of Palermo and the aristocracy of Recoleta.

After a brief orientation of what to expect for the day, we’ll begin our bike ride through the “lung” of Buenos Aires in the Palermo woods district where we’ll stop and enjoy the beautiful Rose Garden of Carlos Thays.

Cycling along the bike lane, we’ll come across many Parisian style mansions of Palermo Chico and Barrio Parque, most of which have been converted into embassies.

Just a little further down the trail, we enter into the neighborhood of Recoleta.

A few quick stops along the way, we’ll visit the metal flower, University of Buenos Aires, National Library and Plaza Evita. Just up the hill from there is her final resting place in the infamous Recoleta Cemetery.

There, you will have the opportunity to explore inside this extravagant display of mausoleums where most of Argentina’s aristocracy of yesterday rests in peace.

After hunger has set in, it’s now time to find the best empanadas of Buenos Aires to refuel ourselves as we encounter, once again, the lovely neighborhood of Palermo Soho.

Here, we will pass through two picturesque areas: Plaza Guemes and Plaza Serrano.

• Private 5 hours’ excursion.
• Transfer to the bike office meeting point is NOT included. Transportation can be added upon request.
• Lunch included. Please adviseon any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Alvear Art Hotel

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