Unknown Patagonia: Sea, Plateau And The Andes Mountain Range

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Arrival to Comodoro Rivadavia - Bahia Bustamante Lodge (-/-/D)

Stop At: Comodoro Rivadavia, Comodoro Rivadavia, Province of Chubut, Patagonia
Welcome to Patagonia. Arrival at Comodoro Rivadavia Airport. A driver will be waiting for you to start your adventure by RN 3 towards the Bahia Bustamante Lodge.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Bahia Bustamante, Bahia Bustamante, Province of Chubut, Patagonia
It was founded in the 1950s as a seaweed settlement, more than 400 seaweed workers and their families lived here, there was a church, a school, a police department and everything this small “town” and their inhabitants needed. Staying in Bahia Bustamante also means taking a journey to the past, to discover the amazing life of the pioneers of this truly remote place in Patagonia back then.
It is located 157 km away from Comodoro Rivadavia (around 3 hours).

Free afternoon to discover where you explore this private wildlife sanctuary, set in remote Patagonia by the sea.

Dinner included

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Sea House


Day 2: Day 2: Bahia Bustamante - Rock Canyon and Aristizabal Cape - Penguin Island (B/L/D)

Stop At: Bahia Bustamante, Bahia Bustamante, Province of Chubut, Patagonia
You have 1 activity included on this day.

You can discover the Rock Canyon, following the path of a dry river until you reach the ocean. You will walk alongside immense walls 15 meters tall, formed by Jurassic rocks from the Mesozoic era. You also visit a native archeological site. The canyon is protected from windy conditions, which makes it ideal for bird watching.
In the afternoon, you can go to the Aristizabal Cape. You will reach this amazing Cape, where you will come across diverse wildlife such as: lesser rheas, maras, and more. Once you reach the Lighthouse, you can do a short trek to watch Sea Lions, which usually rest in different spots around the Cape
Another possible activity is exploring the Penguin Island. Only 15 minutes away from the Lodge this island is home to a colony of Magellanic Penguins. During low tide hours you can reach the island on foot, having the amazing experience of watching penguins, chicks and nests all around us.
Lunch and dinner included
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Sea House


Day 3: Day 3: Bahia Bustamante - Peninsula Graviña - Malaspina Cove (B/L/D)

Stop At: Bahia Bustamante, Bahia Bustamante, Province of Chubut, Patagonia
On this day you can discover the surroundings freely and enjoy your included activity (1).
We recommend you to explore the Graviña Peninsula. With its sandy beaches, crystal clear water and reddish rocks it is perfect to discover freely by foot, not only to wonderful beaches, but also to sites of great archeological and geological importance. A number of natural swimming pools are formed in between the rocks, and these are great fun for swimming with a view to the open ocean. The peninsula is a world of wonders to enjoy.
In the afternoon, we suggest you do a navigation to the Malaspina Cove visiting Sea Lion and Seabird colonies. You will appreciate the Vernacci Islands, which are home to Sea Lions (4000 animals during breeding season), Magellan Penguins (100.000 – Season: October to March) and colorful Marine Bird colonies.
Lunch and dinner included
Only 1 activity included

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Sea House


Day 4: Day 4: Departure towards the Andes Mountain Range (B/-/-)

Stop At: Los Antiguos, Los Antiguos, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Departure from Bahia Bustamante in the morning to go, by private transfer, to Comodoro Rivadavia Airport. From there, you will take a local bus to the town of Los Antiguos (6 hours).
Upon arrival, private transfer to your hotel.
Free afternoon


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Category Hotel


Day 5: Day 5: Nature safari at Zeballos: on the highest path in Patagonia (B/L/-)

Stop At: Monte Zeballos, Los Antiguos Argentina
You will leave from Los Antiguos to the East, crossing the highest and most spectacular route of Southern Patagonia.

The road to Zeballos is parallel to the famous road 40. Today it is a fascinating setting because of its geology (you will be perplexed in front of the arsenic cones or even in front of the huge petrified trunks!) and its changing landscapes. You will appreciate the diversity of its fauna like nowhere elsewhere in Patagonia. This a place offers the possibility to observe flora and fauna of the region

This picturesque route is known to be the highest road in Patagonia and crossing four distinct environments: steppe, Andean forest, high meadows and mountains. You will enjoy a view over the impressive Monte San Lorenzo (3706 m).

It is a unique opportunity to discover authentic Patagonia with the five senses!

Lunch included
Small-group excursion with English/Spanish speaking guide
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Category Hotel


Day 6: Day 6: Marble Chapels (B/L/-)

Stop At: Capillas de Marmol, Carretera Austral, Puerto Rio Tranquilo Chile
Early departure from Los Antiguos heading West. You will discover the dizzying path through the Andes, immense lakes, steppe, and Patagonian forests to the neighboring country, Chile.
You can observe Mount San Valentín, an imposing summit of 4,058 meters, as well as the main mountains of Campo de Hielo Norte.
On-site, you will navigate on General Carrera Lake (or Lake Buenos Aires in its Argentinian part), one of the largest lakes in South America (1850 km2). The geology of its coasts is very varied, and includes, among other things, a base dating from the Paleozoic. These rocks composed of Calcium Carbonate have been shaped by the erosion of the waters of the lake, and have dug superb caves where the light of Patagonia plays with water and rock to give an enchanting spectacle.
Lunch included
Small-group excursion with English/Spanish speaking guide

Duration: 11 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Category Hotel


Day 7: Day 7: Cueva de las Manos (B/L/-)

Stop At: Cueva de las Manos, Rio Pinturas canyon Argentina
Today you will discover the most captivating archaeological site of Patagonia, La Cueva de las Manos.
In the heart of the Rio Pinturas Canyon, these caves are a unique testimony to the presence of men in the region almost 10,000 years ago. But it is all the large amount of hands contours that impress most, and their almost perfect conservation until today.
You will be invited to follow the footsteps of the first inhabitants of Patagonia as you walk along the paths they used to travel through the canyon. The opportunity also to discover a part of the legendary route 40 less known to the general public, where you can observe the native fauna such as condors, guanacos or even pumas.
You will participate in beautiful hikes along the Canyon Caracoles, the Canyon Rio Pinturas and through the astonishing “Tierra de Colores” (Land of Colors), ideal site to contemplate the chromatic richness of the rock formations.
Lunch included
Small-group excursion with English/Spanish speaking guide

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Category Hotel


Day 8: Day 8: End of the trip (B/-/-)

Stop At: Comodoro Rivadavia, Comodoro Rivadavia, Province of Chubut, Patagonia
After breakfast, you will be transferred on a local bus to Comodoro Rivadavia airport, according to your flight schedule.

End of our services

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.