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Cross the Patagonian lands at the wheel of your 4×4!
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| DEPARTURE | Bariloche | ||||||
| ARRIVAL | El Calafate | ||||||
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Your expenses on site
Allow an average of $25/day for meals (except when included) and drinks. This amount may vary depending on your choice of restaurant.
Also include an amount for souvenirs that you would like to take away and for your personal expenses.
Bariloche
We pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel. End of the day free.
Night in Bariloche.
Private transport
Bariloche
We discover the Bariloche region by walking and kayaking through the Nahuel Huapi National Park.
The walk will take us in a short time through the forest to the top of a magnificent viewpoint on the lake, on which we will navigate.
During this tour you will also receive all the information about the history of the place, founded in 1902 by a Swiss, Carlos Wiederhold.
Night in Bariloche.
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Bariloche - Esquel
Today, we pick up the 4x4s and start our descent south.
After crossing the Nahuel Huapi National Park and following the Gutierrez and Mascardi lakes, we will arrive at El Bolsón, where we will have lunch. We will then visit the Leleque Archaeological Museum, before continuing to Esquel, where we will spend the night.
Night in Esquel.
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Esquel - Los Antiguos
Today we leave early for the longest leg of the journey, almost 600km on the asphalt road.
We leave the valley to reach the Patagonian steppe.
We’ll take a picnic on the banks of the Senguer River and continue to the village of Los Antiguos, close to the Chilean border, where we’ll sleep.
Night in Los Antiguos.
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Los Antiguos - Lago Posada
A short stopover today along the Chilean border, for 160km of contrasts and panoramic views. We will reach the high plateau at 1’500m altitude before descending into the valley.
We will see the Lagoon of Colors, the Puma Cave, the Arch, the Isthmus that separates the lakes Posadas and Pueyrredón. Finally, we will visit the Golden River Gorge.
Night at Lago Posada.
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Lago Posadas - National Park Perito Moreno
In the morning, we will visit the caves of the Painted Hands, World Heritage of Humanity, of the Pre-Tehuelche culture, which is located in a canyon cutting the plateau in two.
After the picnic, we will continue our journey to the Estancia Oriental, located in the Perito Moreno National Park, on the shores of Lake Belgrano.
Night at the Estancia Oriental.
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National Park Perito Moreno
Day dedicated to the visit of the national park.
We will have several options of walks to discover magnificent landscapes and a very rich fauna (foxes, guanacos, armadillos, skunks, viscachas, puma and of course a great quantity of aquatic birds).
Night at the Estancia Oriental.
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PN Perito Moreno - El Chaltén
Today is the second longest stage of the journey, through the immense desert of Patagonia. We will be truly alone in the world, not passing through any village. This will certainly remind us of the conditions encountered by the pioneers of Patagonia at that time.
We will have a picnic en route and reach El Chaltén, where we will spend the night.
Night in El Chaltén.
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El Chaltén
2 days and a half dedicated to the Mecca of Patagonian Trekking!
- Trek Laguna de los Tres (8h)
This trek offers the best views of the Fitz Roy, coming as close as possible to the imposing faces of this massif.
We go up a river to the Madre e Hija lakes, then finally to the Laguna de los Tres, where there is a magnificent viewpoint. Descent towards the Sucia lagoon and its glaciers. - Trek Laguna Larga (5h)
After crossing the lake by boat, we cross the forest before the Lago del Desierto between the Cordilleras Del Bosque and Vespignani. We then arrive at the border with Chile with, in the distance, the granite face of the Fitz Roy.
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El Chaltén - El Calafate
This morning we will go for a horseback ride through the countryside and native forest of El Chaltén.
After lunch, we leave for a little more than 200km of road to El Calafate.
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El Calafate
- You will have 1 day and a half at your disposal to visit the Parque Nacional de los Glaciares.
Discovery of the Perito Moreno Glacier from the outside and the inside. Navigation to the Foot of the Glacier, approach walk, then walk inside the Glacier, crampons at the foot. - Morning Camp at Estancia 25 de Mayo, with presentation of daily activities, pioneer history and surrounding flora. Lunch, then transfer to the airport.
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Tourist season
The climate varies greatly according to the regions travelled through. From April to November, the sky is clear, although light rains are always possible. In altitude, it is pleasant during the day and cold at night. So bring warm clothes, even if you can walk around in a T-shirt during the day. Beware of the sun, which is strong at high altitudes, and bring a hat, sun cream and sunglasses.
Customs formalities
No visa is required for stays of less than 90 days. You must travel with a passport that is still valid for 6 months after your stay.
Health
When visiting high altitude areas, adverse effects such as headaches, nausea, insomnia and fatigue affect some people. However, the trip is designed to allow our body to adapt gradually (increase in red blood cells).
All major cities have modern private clinics with care comparable to what we have in Europe. However, you have to pay on the spot and then ask for reimbursement from your health insurance company.
We advise you to check whether your insurance covers medical costs in the countries you visit and if not, to seek reimbursement. Repatriation insurance is compulsory.
Currency / Credit Cards
Dollars and euros are accepted in the shops of the big cities. There are exchange houses everywhere. However, it is better not to carry large sums of money with you.
Credit cards are accepted in all ATMs (visa, mastercard, diners, american express). The commission of the bancomat is between 5 and 10USD.
Tips
In the service sector, it is normal to leave a tip when you are happy with the service. Between 5 and 10% of the value of the service is usual.
Physical preparation
Whenever you travel, remember to keep fit. Even for “Discovery” trips, by preparing yourself physically you will adapt more easily to the altitude and enjoy your discoveries.
For trekking trips, develop your endurance by running or practicing your endurance several times a week.
Material to take with you
| Passport and 2 copies | Visa (if necessary) | Travel Insurance (mandatory) and copy |
| Air tickets and copy | Certification Vaccination Yellow fever (if visiting the Amazon) | Currency in USD., Euros or local |
| 1 large bag and 1 small bag (preferably backpack or duffel) | Camera | Binoculars |
| Reading/writing materials | Flashlight | 2 comfortable trousers (trekking type) |
| 1 pair of shorts, 3 T-shirts, 1 big sweater | Warm underwear | Cap |
| Waterproof and warm jacket | Good shoes | Small towel and bath business |
| Toilet kit | Protection against sun and insects | Medications you usually take |
Basic first aid kit (bandages, disinfectant, tape, 1 pain reliever, 1 disinflammatory, immodium, broad spectrum antibiotic, mosquito repellent, lip stick)
Vaccines
You must be up to date with Tetanus, Hepatitis and Typhoid (Yellow Fever when visiting the Amazon).
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