Off The Beaten Path : Group Guided Journey : Highlights

Mount FitzRoy, Perito Moreno Glacier, and Lake Viedma


2009 DEPARTURES

12/20-12/28

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Trip Length 9 days/8 nights
Group Size 4-16
Arrive/Depart El Calafate, Argentina
Price From $4,095 to $4,395
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Territories Patagonia Exploring Patagonia : Journey Highlights





The highlights of Patagonia’s Los Glaciares National Park shine through this itinerary like a bright constellation. You’ll take a photogenic hike to the base of the stunning massif, Mount FitzRoy; you’ll feel a living glacier under your cramponed feet as you explore the surface of one of the largest and most active glaciers in the world, Perito Moreno; and you’ll ride the pampas on good horses with friendly gauchos. Departure dates correspond to late summer in the Southern Hemisphere, a perfect time to experience this jaw-droppingly gorgeous part of Argentina.

  • Hiking: Enjoy full-day hikes with views of FitzRoy and Cerro Torre, and other optional hikes to beautiful destinations. are plentiful for both walkers and hikers.
  • Glacier walk: Walk onto the living ice sculpture of Perito Moreno Glacier for an up-close view of glacial features and glimpses of mesmerizing blue colors.
  • Estancia stay: Enjoy an exclusive, 2-day stay at historic Helsingfors to experience the rural Patagonian lifestyle and hospitality. You’ll have many activities to choose from, including riding with the estancia’s gauchos.
  • Great extensions: Come early or stay longer for a stay at the one-of-a-kind Explora Hotel or extend the adventure on excursions to the Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine, Iguazu, Ushuaia, or other fantastic destinations.

“Off the Beaten Path offers a really special travel experience in Patagonia because of our long association with the people there. This itinerary connects you with the culture as well as the landscape of this amazing area.” —Bill Bryan, Off the Beaten Path Co-Founder