5 Days Experience "Pearls From Argentina & Chilean Patagonia

On arrival you will be picked up from Airport and transfered to your hotel.  Later in the afternoon you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to enjoy Nativo Experience.  It is a 4×4 excursion along the coast of Lake Argentino that crosses the passage of the man on these lands, offering a paleontological approach to rediscover the stories of the first expeditions and daring adventurers who launched into the unknown. Between the cliffs, and overlooking the Andes Mountains, the tour focuses on the first contacts between the expeditionaries and the natives, and then enters the Tehuelche world. On the shores of the lake are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock that leads us to interpretation. The tour culminates in another cave, with dinner which makes us travel back in time.   Overnight El Calafate in a 4* Hotel (Alto Calafate or similar) 

We leave in the morning to embark in the private port La Soledad. Sailing the waters of Lago Argentino heading north, towards the northern arm, Escuadra Bay, Muralla de Condoreras, and Seco, Heim and Spegazzini Glaciers can be observed. We later continue to Puesto de las Vacas to disembark and walk with the specialized guides to visit the antique place where inhabitants used to live, and learn about the flora and fauna of the region. The navigation continues towards the Canal Upsala to enjoy a panoramic view of Upsala and Bertacchi Glaciers while we have lunch on board. Then we sail through Los Témpanos Channel towards the north wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier to disembark in La Soledad dock. A guide explains the trek through the trails and we have around one hour to explore them and we return to the city of El Calafate. Lunch is included. Overnight El Calafate in a 4* Hotel (Alto Calafate or similar) 

We start early in the morning from Calafate. After travelling 30 km towards east, we take the mythical Route 40, to go over the east side of the Lago Argentino and Santa Cruz river coasts. We then find La Leona River, which gives name to the tourist center and the hotel in Estancia La Estela. We make a stop there to learn a little bit about the history of the place and hotel, where we can enjoy homemade cakes and some hot beverages. Then, we leave towards El Chaltén, bordering Lago Viedma. Throughout the trip we make different stops to take pictures. We arrive at El Chaltén at about 10.30 am, where we are welcomed by the park rangers. Trek to Laguna Capri. Meeting with a mountain guide and transfer to Hostería El Pilar, along Provincial Route 23 in the direction of Lago del Desierto. During this tour you will enjoy beautiful views of the Rio de las Vueltas, Mount Fitz Roy and also appreciate the flora and fauna of the place. Once there, around 12 pm, you will start a walk of 16 km in total bordering the Blanco River. After having an hour along a path through the forests of Lengas and Ñires you will find Piedras Blancas glacier viewpoint, where you will have an incredible view of the front of the glacier. Continuing another 30 minutes, you will see one of the best views of the imposing Fitz Roy Hill that offers this beautiful tour. Approximately at 2:00 pm you Will arrive in order to have lunch and then start the return at 3.30 pm approx. In this section of the route you will visit Laguna Capri and Mirador Estancia Madsen, to be back in El Chaltén around 17:30hs and begin the return to El Calafate * Lunch includes: Entrance, Main Dish and Dessert. * Restrictions: not allowed for people who have recently had a surgery or suffer from dizziness; for people who suffer from heart diseases, spinal column, knee or ankle problems; it’s also not allowed for pregnant women and children under 10. In case you have allergies (insect stings, dust, etc) we recommend passengers to take the necessary medication.   * From April to September, is a contemplative journey with low physical demand; you will have time to visit the Interpretation Center of National Park and maybe do a short self-guided walk to Cascada Margarita (2 hr / easy) or Los Condores (2 hr / easy).   Overnight El Calafate in a 4* Hotel (Alto Calafate or similar)