DURATION

8 Days

DIFFICULTY

EASY

Unknown Patagonia

Patagonia as it is known worldwide, is just a small part of an unexplored vastness

As a region, it is the biggest in Argentina and the least populated

With its ancestral spirit alive, it astonishes how this barren immensity received since ancient times Indigenous people, European immigrants from the last centuries, and entrepreneurs who arrived some years ago fell in love with this magic steppe and stayed forever.

Vastness without horizon, petrified forests, caves, geological formations, and archeological ruins, be ready for a stunning journey!

Highlights

  • Los Antiguos
  • Lago Posadas
  • Puerto Rio Tranquilo
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Itinerario

Itinerary

Arrival to Comodoro Rivadavia Airport (first flight in the morning) and overland transfer towards the west entering the authentic Patagonia steppe.

Travelling along this stunning route, we will also visit a petrified forest and will do brief trekking. Arrival at the inn in the evening.

Distance: 500 kilometers

Duration: 10 hours

After breakfast and packing , we leave Los Antiguos and prepare to go over the Patagonia Park.

Going down the RN40 route we will appreciate the great variety of local fauna crossing the Caracoles glen arriving to Pinturas river, point of access to the most important archeological site of Patagonia : the Cueva de las Manos . In this cave the ancestors of the aboriginal Tehuelches have left their testimonies during thousands of years, being a valuable record of their customs and organization. The cave is just a part of a big system of painted eaves, where the different colors correspond with to different periods, being territorial markers as well as chronological historic accounts. We will continue exploring with a short trekking through a lunar landscape of grey plateaus and multicolored canyons.

We´ll continue south-east to visit a typical post on mytical route 40 and finally arrive at Lago Posadas, a small town with 300 inhabitants where we will spend the night.

Inhabited since more than 10.000 years, the region is rich with testimonies of thousands of years . Today we will trek the surroundings of the lakes Posadas and Pueyrredon, where we can appreciate a Jurasic park : the Arco de Piedra, the Multicolored lake, the Puma cave amongst others.

We will go over 170 km between incredible contrasting landscapes: steppe, forest and high mountain grassland arriving to a view point with beautiful panoramic views to the San Lorenzo hill and Lago Posadas valley.

Crossing from south to north, in less than 100km it climbs from 200m to 1500m, making it the highest road in Southern Patagonia, where we´ll appreciate contrasts between steppe, Andean forest, high altitude pasture and high mountain.

and the high mountain. We end on a viewpoint towards the impressive Mount San Lorenzo (3706mts).

The sighting of condors, the trekking among basaltic dykes and unique sandstone formations, or the simple contemplation of the changing landscape make this a unique journey to experience the authentic Patagonia with all five senses.

We will enter Chile to travel along a beautiful route along the southern shore of Lake General Carrera, with cliffside stretches that offer breathtaking views of Patagonia’s highest peaks.

In the afternoon, we’ll connect with the Carretera Austral to marvel at the immense Río Baker and enjoy a short trek to visit its “confluence” with the Nef River, which flows from the Northern Ice Field.

We will finally arrive at Puerto Tranquilo, on the lake shore.

Today, we’ll venture into the impressive Exploradores Valley to discover numerous waterfalls and hanging glaciers, marking our proximity to the Northern Ice Field. After passing Lake Bayo, we’ll begin a 30-minute hike to reach the viewpoint overlooking the grand Exploradores Glacier, which descends directly from Mount San Valentín.
For those interested in getting even closer to the glaciers, we suggest an optional boat trip to San Rafael Lagoon or a walk on the Exploradores Glacier.

In the morning, we’ll embark on a boat tour to the Marble Chapels, a unique rock formation in the region, eroded and polished by lake waters, forming caves with whimsical shapes and striking beauty (optional kayaks available). In the afternoon, we’ll return to Los Antiguos, with a short trek along the way to see the Maqui River waterfalls.

We’ll transfer back to Comodoro Rivadavia Airport, with a stop at the sea lion colony of the RNP Caleta Olivia. Arrival at the airport is planned for 3 p.m., with onward flights departing from 4 p.m.

Include

  • Transfers from – to the airport
  • Accommodation with breakfast
  • Tours and meals as described in the itinerary
  • Bilingual guides (Spanish – English)
  • Group departures up to 15 people available on fixed dates

Don’t include

  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Extras, optionals not mentioned on the program

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