Argentine Patagonia

Highlights

Highlights

• Scenic border crossing.
• View of Argentino Lake Andes Mountains.
• Chance to explore El Calafate.
• Perito Moreno Glacier Hike.
• Walkway close to towering glacier face.

Accommodation

Hotel Kosten Aike

El Calafate - Argentina.
Prominent Argentinean artists have recreated the ancestral Tehuelche design at this very unique hotel offering guests a relaxing, innovative stay in El Calafate. Hotel highlights include beautifully decorated rooms, Patagonian cuisine, beautiful views from the terrace, room service and sauna & jacuzzi.

If this hotel is not available, a similar alternative will be offered.

Included

Included

• Transportation from EcoCamp Patagonia to El Calafate. (one-way)
• Transfer out to El Calafate airport on day 3.
• 1 Day Perito Moreno Glacier Hike with a bilingual tour guide. (English, Spanish)
• Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park.
• 2-night stay at Hotel Kosten Aike, El Calafate, Argentina.
• All meals specified in the itinerary.

Not included

• Dinners.
• Insurance.
• Voluntary tipping of guides and staff.
• Items not mentioned.

Facts

Departures

Regular departures are available every day from September to April.

What is an EcoCamp extension?

EcoCamp Extras are excursions you can book in addition to our regular EcoCamp programs, to enhance your Patagonian experience. These tours can take place before or after your main program but we strongly recommend doing them afterwards to maximize your arrival experience at EcoCamp with your fellow trekking/Safari group members. Transport in and out of the park is not included as these services are covered by your regular program with EcoCamp. If you wish to book an EcoCamp Extra without any other EcoCamp program please contact us for a quote.

Starting / finishing point

The trip starts at the EcoCamp Patagonia and ends at Calafate Airport.

Physical demands

For the Perito Moreno Glacier Hike: Due to the physical demands of the excursion, the hike is not suitable for: pregnant women, the severely overweight, those who suffer from health problems or who have a debilitating illness or disability.
Age limit: Due to operational insurance issues, the age limit for doing the mini ice trekking on Perito Moreno Glacier is 65 years old. If a passenger exceeds this age then an alternative excursion to the Glacier will be arranged. In case you want to do the ice trek "Big Ice", please note that age limit is 18 to 50 years old.

Optional

• Ask for single room supplement.
• Glaciarium Museum Ice Bar. (entry not included)
• Optional Supplement for Ice Trek "Big Ice".

Transport

Leave EcoCamp at 7 am, transfer to Cerro Castillo border crossing to catch a bus to El Calafate. Transfer from Calafate terminal to downtown hotel.

Weather

The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to the saturated winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. Also, both the strong marine and the South Patagonic Ice field influence make the weather hard to predict. In spring or early summer, fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning, bringing rains and eventually snow. Even in summer (December to March) you be prepared for cold- strong winds (up to 130 km/hr) and rainfalls. The summer’s average temperature is 11ºC/52ºF (24ºC max, 2ºC min).

What you need to bring

For the Perito Moreno Glacier Hike: Sport shoes or trekking boots (rubber and apres ski boots, as well as high heel shoes are not allowed) Comfortable sports-wear, long trousers, warm sweater or pile, water or windproof jacket, sunglasses, sunblock, gloves.

Itinerary modifications

We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide and based on operational considerations. The trip guide can modify, change or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety/weather considerations.