Land of Glaciers: El Calafate

Day 1: Arrival El Calafate

Welcome to the land of glaciers: El Calafate, located in Santa Cruz province, in south Patagonia. Upon arrival we transfer from El Calafate airport to our accommodation. The rest of the day is al leisure to visit the city or to do any optional excursion that this increible place has to offer us. Standard Lodging: Hotel Las Dunas or similar in Double / Single Base Superior Lodging: Hotel La Cantera or similar in Double / Single Base Meals: None by We People Travel & Experiences Optional Excursion Recommended: "Nativo Experience with Lunch or Dinner" Lago Argentino is the third largest lake in South America, surrounded by mountains and nourished by giant glaciers, this lake never ceases to amaze its own and strangers for its immensity and special colour. Was precisely that blue colour, the mountains covered in white and a celestial heaven also what motivated Francisco P. Moreno to baptize him. Other members of the expedition arrived earlier, and many more were on the road as they attempted to go up the Santa Cruz River. It was so in the case of Darwin and Fitz Roy, who abandoned the odyssey by the endlessness of the landscape and the fearful vigil of the natives. It is an excursion in 4×4 along the coast of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure, it has an anthropological approach, making a tour at the time about the passing of man in these lands, rediscovering the stories of the first expeditions and daring that ventured into the unknown. Between the cliffs and overlooking the Andes Mountains, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of those expeditionaries with the natives, and then enter the Tehuelche world. On the banks of the lake are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock and that today induce us to its interpretation. Finally, the excursion culminates in another cave where lunch or dinner is included that will transport us to those remote years.

Day 2: Perito Moreno Glacier with Safari Nautico Boat Trip

It is a full day excursion which consists of sightseeing of the Perito Moreno Glacier. We will depart from El Calafate, go round the southern bank of Lago Argentino, past Bahia Redonda, where a great variety of avifauna can be seen. We will go along the Patagonic steppe during the first 40 km, and then enter Los Glaciares National Park, which is plenty of trees that are typical of this region such as the ones belonging to the family of Nothofagus (ñires, lengas, cohiues) and others such as calkers, notros and cinnamon trees. Then we will go to “Bajo de las Sombras” port (at only 7 Km from the walkways), where we will get on board a ship to enjoy a 40-minute navigation from where we will able to see amazing views of Perito Moreno Glacier, an unforgettable experience. At that point, you’ll also enjoy different and intense shades of blue and white colors, with capricious forms. After than we start our way back to El Calafate. Standard Lodging: Hotel Las Dunas or similar in Double / Single Base Superior Lodging: Hotel La Cantera or similar in Double / Single Base Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch Optional Supplement Recommended: Ice Trek, Minitrekking

Day 3: El Calafate 

After breakfast the rest of the day is at leisure to do any of the optional tours that El Calafate has to offer us. We recommend a full visit to El Chalten (Optional tour - non included), an unique small village at the foot of Fitz Roy. Standard Lodging: Hotel Las Dunas or similar in Double / Single Base Superior Lodging: Hotel La Cantera or similar in Double / Single Base Meals: Breakfast Optional Excursion Recommended: Full Day Chalten The excursion begins at 7.00 hs from El Calafate. We take the mythic Route 40, that goes along the Argentino Lake up to La Leona river. We will pass by the canyon with the same name ,Cañadón La Leona, and after 1.15 h ride we will arrive to the ancient route hotel "La Leona", almost a museum of the Route 40, where you can have coffee and cakes. Our trip continues along the Lake Viedma, from where we will have magical views of glaciers, hidden lakes and the overpowering presence of the Mount Fitz Roy. We will make some photo stops at the viewpoint of the Viedma Glacier and Lake and after a 3 h ride we will arrive to this andean village called, The Capital of the Trekking. As soon as we arrive at El Chalten we make another stop at the National Park Interpretation Centre. The excursion begins at 7.00 hs from El Calafate. We take the mythic Route 40, that goes along the Argentino Lake up to La Leona river. We will pass by the canyon with the same name Cañadón La Leona and after 1.15 h ride we will arrive to the ancient route hotel "La Leona", almost a museum of the Route 40, where you can have coffee and cakes. Our trip continues along the Lake Viedma, from where we will have magical views of glaciers, hidden lakes and the overpowering presence of the Mount Fitz Roy. We will make some photo stops at the viewpoint of the Viedma Glacier and Lake and after a 3 h ride we will arrive to this andean village called The Capital of the Trekking . As soon as we arrive at El Chalten we make another stop at the National Park Interpretation Centre. Once at Chalten, we will live our own adventure. Well marked trails that lead to the most beautiful viewpoints of the Mt Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre (Laguna Capri, Mirador Torre and also Laguna de los Tres) Packed lunch included. Technical dificulty: moderate. Walking time: 3 to 6 hours.

Day 4: Departure El Calafate

At the indicated time we transfer to El Calafate Airport where our services end. Meals: Breakfast