Argentine Patagonia

Highlights

Highlights

• View of Argentino Lake & Andes Mountains.
• A chance to explore El Calafate.
• Perito Moreno Glacier boat ride.
• Walkway close to the towering glacier face.
• Overnight in Calafate, Argentina.

Accommodation

Hotel Kosten Aike - El Calafate, Argentina

Included

Included

• 1 full day excursion Perito Moreno
• 1 overnight at Hotel Kosten Aike, El Calafate, Argentina
• Entrance fee Los Glaciares National Park
• Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Trip
• Bus ticket from Chilean border to Calafate
• Transfer out to the airport
• Bilingual guide
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Optionals:
Ask for single supplement
Optional Glaciarium Museum & Ice Bar

Not Included

• Transfers in from the airport
• Insurance (the same as for main programs)
• Voluntary tipping of guides and staff
• Items of personal nature
• Items not mentioned

Facts

Departures

Regular departures are available on request from October to April. 

Starting/Finishing points

The trip starts around 7 am at Ecocamp Patagonia and ends at El Calafate Airport around 8 pm.

Important Notes

We strongly advise you to check Argentinian border-crossing regulations beforehand. Fees may apply.

What is an Ecocamp Extension?

EcoCamp Extensions 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 afterward 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 Extension without any other EcoCamp program please contact us so we can give you a quote.

Physical demands

This trip does not demand physical activity other than optional walking along the walkways near the glacier at a relaxed pace.

Transport

EcoCamp van to Cerro Castillo where you change to the regular bus which will take you to El Calafate.

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 should come prepared to find 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

You need to bring your personal belongings and box lunch provided by EcoCamp.

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.