Los Glaciares National Park and Estancia Stay
Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel
Territory: Oceania
Region: Patagonia
Trip Price: $8,550
Duration: 14 days/13 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
National Parklands:
All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-12 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process
We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.
The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.
The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!
Arrive in Buenos Aires. Explore this vibrant, cosmopolitan city on your own or with a guide.
Fly from BA to El Calafate. A private driver meets you and takes you to the small mountain village of El Chaltén and gateway to Los Glaciares National Park.
Make the most of your full days with a private naturalist guide as you hike and explore Los Glaciares National Park. Your guide will tailor activities to your interests and energy level.
A private driver takes you along Lago Viedma to Hosteria Helsingfors (which is still in Los Glaciares) for three days of hiking, riding, wildlife watching, and appreciating great food and hospitality. Stunningly nestled in a “Lord of the Rings” setting, the intimate hostería offers panoramic views of the lake, Mount FitzRoy, and the Andes Mountains.
A driver takes you back to El Calafate, your next base for adventure. This sets you up perfectly for a guided day at the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier, and a day of guided kayaking at the Upsala Glacier. At Upsala, a three-hour boat ride up the calm waters of the stunningly scenic Upsala Channel gets you to your kayaking spot.
Fly back to BA for a last evening and final day in the city.
This is a wonderfully unique place to stay in Buenos Aires – a historic club that has recently been reopened as a boutique hotel. With 28 beautifully decorated guest rooms, it offers very personal service. The hotel is on a quiet street in the heart of the fabulous Recoleta barrio. There is also an excellent restaurant and a lovely spa.
Los Cerros is the flagship hotel of the town of Chalten, and truly the nicest place to stay in the area! While the hotel prides itself on 5-star service and enticing accommodations, one cannot forget to mention the incredible scenery when looking out across the landscape from the property. The dramatic views of the valley and of the Fitz Roy range are simply breathtaking! Guest rooms are built with large panoramic windows to fully appreciate the views, and each has been delicately decorated in luxury fashion with rustic touches that pay homage to the natural surroundings. An excellent restaurant and fabulous spa round out your stay.
Helsingfors is located in a remote corner of Patagonia, away from any major town or tourism center. The lodge is surrounded by a majestic natural landscape, protected by lush woods which give way to a panoramic view of massive Lago Viedma, Mount Fitz Roy and the Andes Mountains. There are 9 rooms at the lodge, each with private bathroom and designed with an exquisite taste, combining colors and textures that blend in with the environment. Guests can share their daily adventures around a large fireplace in the living area or while enjoying a drink at the welcoming bar.Part of what makes Helsingfors a unique experience is found in its cooking, where the Chef delights guests with truly remarkable gourmet cuisine.The estancia boasts its own vegetable garden and a refined cellar with a variety of select Argentine vintage wines that accompany each evening's authentic meal.
This lovely property is perfectly located just two blocks from the main downtown stretch of El Calafate. You will feel right at home in spacious rooms that are beautifully appointed with authentic styling that tells the story of Patagonia’s 12,000 years of inhabited history. The hotel has 80 rooms, but feels far more intimate. A bar/lounge, gym, spa, game room, and business center are all available for use by guests. There is also a great restaurant on site that serves up regional and international cuisine.
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