Mirador del Lago Hotel, located near Argentino Lake and close to El Calafate's center, offers 68 elegantly furnished rooms with lake and mountain views, categorized as Standard and Superior, plus a luxurious Special Suite with a large balcony.
Our journey into the heart of Los Glaciares National Park in Argentine Patagonia is full of thrills, dazzling views and epic adventure, where you’ll explore the quaint local town of El Calafate, go boating on clear, cold rivers of glacial water and be awed by the park’s spectacular glacial giants, including the indomitable Perito Moreno Glacier.
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Today we'll arrive in El Calafate, a small town set at the edge of Los Glaciares National Park amid dramatic scenery and natural beauty. We'll have the whole day free to explore the town and enjoy its attractive restaurants, tango bars and handicraft markets. After a day of fun, we'll settle in for the night.
Overnight Hotel Mirador del Lago (4 stars) or similar, El Calafate, Argentina.
After an early breakfast, we’ll head into wild Patagonia to visit the stunning Perito Moreno glacier, a 60-meter-tall natural wonder that captivates photographers and nature lovers.
We'll embark on a cruise across Lake Rico, sailing past the glacier's dramatic front wall for incredible views and photos. The sight of falling glacial ice, though beautiful, serves as a solemn reminder of climate change. After the boat ride, we’ll explore the lake’s footbridges, where we’ll hear the glacier's powerful cracks before returning to the hotel for the night.
Overnight Hotel Mirador del Lago (4 stars) or similar, El Calafate, Argentina.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
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Today, we’ll explore Argentina’s ethereal glaciers by navigating the park's river channels. Departing from El Calafate, we’ll head to Puerto Punta Bandera to board a catamaran bound for Argentino Lake. Our journey through the winding channels of Argentine Patagonia begins with views of the mighty Upsala Glacier, visible from a distance depending on its current position. Afterward, we'll continue through the Spegazzini Channel to see the impressive Spegazzini Glacier before returning to Puerto Punta Bandera and transferring back to El Calafate.
Overnight Hotel Mirador del Lago (4 stars) or similar, El Calafate, Argentina.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Mirador del Lago Hotel, located near Argentino Lake and close to El Calafate's center, offers 68 elegantly furnished rooms with lake and mountain views, categorized as Standard and Superior, plus a luxurious Special Suite with a large balcony.
Regular Departures are available every day from May to August
This trip does not demand physical activity other than walking a maximum of two consecutive hours over flat terrain, considering as many stops as necessary to fit with the group's rhythm.
The Patagonian Andes are very exposed to winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. In addition, the strong marine influence and the effect of the Southern Patagonia Icefield make the weather hard to predict. Winter’s temperature range is between -2ºC/28ºF and 6ºC/43ºF. June, July, and August are the wettest months in Torres del Paine, and sub-zero temperatures are common.
Nevertheless, the winds are relatively mild in winter. As quickly as the weather turns nasty, it can become lovely and sunny. So come prepared for all types of weather!
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.
Updated October 4th, 2022
Dear Traveler,
We are very happy to announce that there are currently no travel restrictions in Chile.
Together with the above mentioned, it is mandatory to comply with the following requirements:
In case you have any questions, we will be happy to help you!
Best,
The Team at Cascada Expediciones & EcoCamp Patagonia
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