From the Ocean to the Andes
From the Ocean to the Andes
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16 Days / 15 Nights P. Madryn / P. Pirámides / Rio Mayo / Los Antiguos / L. Posadas / El Chaltén / El Calafate
Cañadón Pinturas gate (land of colors), Santa Cruz
TBK 0322 What’s included • Accomodation: 15 nights Puerto Pirámides (2) - Bahia Bustamante (3) - Rio Mayo (1) - Los Antiguos (2) - Lago Posadas (2) Gobernador Gregores (1) - El Chaltén (2) - El Calafate (2) • Car rental: 15 days • Meals: 16 breakfasts - 3 lunches 3 dinners
Day 1 Trelew / Puerto Piramides. D Arrival and pick up the car rental to start your journey to the Peninsula Valdes Reserve. In Puerto Pirámides we recommend you to go on a whale watching
boat trip, available from October to the beginning of December. Day 2 Puerto Piramides. B L D Explore Peninsula Valdes, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the San Lorenzo and Punta Norte penguin rookery. Day 3 Puerto Piramides / Bahia Bustamante. B D In the morning, departure to Bahía Bustamante, a country house on the seashore surrounded by 360° of pure nature, recognized by its relevant biological biodiversit. Day 4 & 5 Bahia Bustamante. B L D Days to enjoy the included activities such as: Boat trip, tour around the Peninsula,
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Distance to drive KM (miles)
205 (127)
169 (105)
418 (260)
Gravel road KM (miles)
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169 (105)
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Suggested Season
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visit to the Petrified Forest, among other. Day 6 Bahia Bustamante/ Rio Mayo. B Today you will cross Patagonia from east to west and on the way don’t miss the Sarmiento Petrified Forest. Day 7 Rio Mayo / Los Antiguos. B In the morning, departure through Route 40 to Los Antiguos, located in the heart of Patagonia. Day 8 Los Antiguos. B Free day to explore the area, by crossing into Chile to visit the Marble Chapels formation. Day 9 Los Antiguos / Posadas Lake. B Travel along Route 41, which connects Los Antiguos with Lago Posadas. A scenic route that seeks to preserve the local fauna.
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159 (99)
240 (149)
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217 (135)
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300 (186)
159 (99)
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October to beginning of April
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160 (99) 21 (13)
Day 10 Posadas Lake. B Day to explore the Cueva de las Manos and Cañadón del Rio Pinturas. Day 11 Posadas Lake /
Gobernador Gregores. B Departure to take route 40 and arrive at a village with a privileged location. Day 12 Gobernador Gregores / El Chaltén. B Continue along RN 40 south to reach El Chalten, the National Capital of Trekking. Day 13 El Chaltén. B Enjoy the variety of hikes offered by El Chaltén. Day 14 El Chaltén / El Calafate. B At the desired time leave the National Capital of Trekking to reach the land of the Glaciers. Day 15 El Calafate. B Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Day 16 El Calafate. B Free time until the time of your flight. Operational note: Day 8: The Chile Chico border is open from 8 am to 8 pm, depending on the date of the year.
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