7 days tour

Southern Patagonia: El Calafate & Ushuaia

$ 1,251 .00 USD

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Southern Patagonia: El Calafate & Ushuaia

This tour includes:

Meals

- 6 Breakfast

Guide

- Billingual Guide is included during all tours included on the tour

Hygieneprotocol

Security measures: - Face masks must be used in all public places, both passengers and staff. - Hand sanitizer or alcohol gel will be available for both passengers and staff - Social distancing will continue to be another of the security measures, affecting the size of the groups on excursions and group transfers in vehicles. - The areas with the highest number of passengers will be disinfected regularly - In case you need technical equipment (vests, trekking poles, life jackets, crampons, etc.) they will be disinfected between use. - Vehicles will also be disinfected regularly

Accommodation

Option 1 - Standard Lodging: - 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Las Dunas or similar in El Calafate. Breakfast is included. - 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Canal Beagle or similar in Ushuaia. Breakfast is included. Option 2 - Superior Lodging (Upgraded Supplement) - 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Mirador del Lago or similar in El Calafate. Breakfast is included. - 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Albatros or similar in Ushuaia. Breakfast is included.

Transport

- Private transfer from / to the airport in both destinations - Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier - Safari Nautico Boat Trip - Transfer from / to El Ushuaia Airport - Beagle Channel Boat Trip - Half Day Tierra del Fuego National Park

Others

- Private Transfer from / to the Airport in both destinations - 3 Nights Accommodations in El Calafate - Double or Single Base - Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier with English Speaking Guide - Safari Nautico Boat Trip - Entrance Fee Los Glaciares National Park - 3 Nights Accommodations in Ushuaia - Double or Single Base - Beagle Channel Boat Trip (Small Boat) - Half Day Tierra del Fuego National Park with English Speaking Guide - Ticket Enf of the world train - Entrance Fee Tierra del Fuego National Park - 6 Breakfast

Not included:

Others

- Domestic flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia - Medical and life insurance - Tips - Optional excursions - Air tickets and airport taxes - Transfer from / to Port (Ushuaia)

Insurance

- Medical and life insurance is not included.

Flights

- Flights are non included. Domestic flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Ushuaia (USH) is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Patagonia: El Calafate & Ushuaia

  • Day 1 Arrival El Calafate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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. 

      Lodging in El Calafate - Double or Single Base 

      Meals: NULL 

      Optional Excursion Recommended: Nativo Experience "Lakes and Caverns" 

      It is an excursion in 4ร—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. 

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  • Day 2 Perito Moreno Glacier With Safari Nautico Boat Trip
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 (รฑires, lengas, cohiues) and others such as calkers, notros and cinnamon trees.

      Then we will go to โ€œBajo de las Sombrasโ€ port (at only 7 Km from the walkways), located in Ruta 11, Km 70.9, one hour and a half from El Calafate and just 7km from the glacier. where we will get on board the catamaran boat to navigate the Lago Rico where we will be able to appreciate the amazing ice wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier and its icebergs.

      Then we go back to our accommodation in El Calafate. 

      Lodging in El Calafate - Double or Single Base 

      Meals: Breakfast

      Optional Excursion Recommended: Minitrekking - Ice Trek on Perito Moreno Glacier 

      Optional Excursion Recommended: Dinner at Ranch Aparte Restaurant 

  • Day 3 El Calafate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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. 

      Lodging in El Calafate - Double or Single Base 

      Meals: Breakfast

      Optional Excursion Recommended: Full Day Tour to El 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 "Caรฑadรณn 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 the activities will continue according to the option booked:

  • Day 4 El Calafate - Ushuaia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      El Calafate - Ushuaia

      At the indicated time we transfer to El Calafate Airport to take our flight to our next destination: Ushuaia.  Upon arrival we transfer from Ushuaia Airport to the Hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is free do optional excursions or to visit the city center. 

      Lodging in Ushuaia - Double or Single Base 

      Meals: Breakfast 

      Domestic flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Ushuaia (USH) is non included. 

  • Day 5 Beagle Channel Boat Trip
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Beagle Channel Boat Trip

      After breakfast we walk to the turistic pier to start the excursion.  We will star toward Alicia Island, where we will find a colony of South American sea lions. Then we sail to Bird Island to watch king shags and imperial shags living close to their nests, and from spring through fall we can even find their breeds. Again, we head east towards another small island that, depending on the season, we can view South American fur seals. Very close to this island is Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, an authentic symbol of Ushuaia, built in 1919. From there we have a view of the island where rock shags live.

      On our way back to Ushuaia, we disembark at Bridges Island to walk along a path for the interpretation of wildlife, while listening to the history of the native inhabitants, the Yamanas. On this island, we can find the largest Yamanaโ€™s "concheros" (shelly deposits) of the region.

      As this is the largest island, we reach the highest panoramic point from which we can enjoy amazing views of the Beagle Channel with the town of Ushuaia in the distance. During the trip, we offer coffee with liquor, different types of tea, a delicious hot chocolate with biscuits and cookies and, of course, the typical Argentine beverage, the mate.

      Lodging in Ushuaia - Double or Single Base 

      Meals: Breakfast  

  • Day 6 Tierra Del Fuego National Park With Train
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tierra Del Fuego National Park With Train

      Leaving the city of Ushuaia, heading southwest, we will travel the national route No. 3, towards Tierra del Fuego National Park. After crossing the Pipo River bridge, next to the Ushuaia Golf Club, we will arrive at the station of the Austral Fueguino Railway, the End of the World Train. where we will get on board one of the most magical trains. 

      Along the road surrounded by Lenga forests and peat bogs, we will arrive at Lake Acigami (formerly Lake Roca), a lake of glacial origin, framed by mountains and forests, where it is possible to spot specimens of native birds. The last section of the tour takes us to Bahรญa Lapataia, after crossing the cormorant archipelago, peat bogs and a visit to a beaver dam.

      In Bahรญa Lapataia, in addition to the marine coast, rich in mollusks and mussels, we will find vestiges of the ancient aboriginal people that inhabited the region. There we will have time to walk the walkway from which we can take pictures and enjoy the feeling of being at the end of the world. Then we will return to our accommodation in Uhsuaia. 

      Lodging in Ushuaia - Double or Single Base 

      Included Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 7 Departure Ushuaia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure Ushuaia

      Morning at your own to visit the town. At the indicated time we transfer to Ushuaia airport to take our flight back to Buenos Aires. 

      Meals: Breakfast 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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