Patagonia Wilderness
Patagonia Wilderness
Discover the wilderness of the Patagonian frontier with this five-day Patagonia Estancia Tour. You’ll spend two days in El Calafate, from where you’ll get to know the Perito Moreno Glacier from land and lake, then journey across Lago Argentino and up the Cristina Canal to view the breath-taking Upsala Glacier from above and below. The next two nights will be spent in the secluded Estancia Cristina – and here, you’ll have the option to trek, horse ride, or simply drink in the scenery of the Patagonian steppes.
5 DAYS
Starting from $2,490 per person
Pricing includes everything from your international arrival to your departure, with the exception of flights and a few lunches and dinners.
HOW IT WORKS
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience the wonders of Argentinian Patagonia – trek, boat and horseback ride by day, but relax in comfort in luxurious hotels by night.
- Visit the Patagonia Ice Museum for a fascinating introduction to this unique region (time allowing).
- Enter the Perito Moreno National Park, and explore the footpaths overlooking and surrounding the Perito Moreno Glacier.
- Appreciate the sounds and movements of this massive wall of ice from the water, aboard a catamaran.
- Journey across Lago Argentino and up the Cristina Canal to view the breath-taking Upsala Glacier.
- Take a 4x4 excursion through remarkable landscapes to a glacial lookout right above Upsala.
- Enjoy an optional half-day or full-day horseback adventure through the Patagonian steppe.
TALK WITH A DESTINATION EXPERT
We tailor itineraries to your dates and interests, adjusting hotels, excursions and length as desired.
We consistently receive 5 star reviews from our discerning clients.
Sample Itinerary
When you arrive in El Calafate, Argentina, one of our guides will meet you at the airport and take you to your Patagonia hotel. Depending on when you arrive, you might have time to visit the brand-new Patagonia Ice Museum. Opened in 2011, the Glaciarum provides a fascinating introduction to this unique region.
Recommended Hotel Accommodations
Follow the shores of Lago Argentino until you reach the entrance of Perito Moreno National Park. You'll receive a brief orientation and then you are free to explore the footpaths overlooking and surrounding the Perito Moreno Glacier. In the afternoon you will board a catamaran and view the glacier's majesty from the lake to better appreciate the sounds and movements of this living mass of ice.
Recommended Hotel Accommodations
Today you'll visit another, more remote glacier. Your adventure starts with a beautiful boat ride across Lago Argentino and up the Cristina Canal, giving you great views of the Upsala Glacier. When you arrive at shore, drop your bags off at the secluded Estancia Cristina, where you will stay for the next two nights, and gear up for a 4x4 trip through this remarkable landscape to a glacial lookout right above Upsala.
Recommended Hotel Accommodations
Now that you've explored Patagonia by boat, road, and foot, perhaps you'd like to spend today galloping across the steppe? Take a half-day horseback riding tour to Laguna de la Pesca, or if you're comfortable on a horse, take a full-day excursion to View Point Cristina. Alternatively, you can choose from numerous trekking tours if you're more comfortable on your own two feet.
Recommended Hotel Accommodations
Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast surrounded by the sweeping Patagonian plains at the remote Estancia Cristina before boarding a boat for the scenic trip back to El Calafate. Once you’re back on dry land you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight back home or to your next South America travel destination.
