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Our journey brings you Argentina’s most incredible peaks and glaciers, historic lodgings, and a choice of wonderful hikes. PHOTO: DAN HOLTZ
DAVID R FRAZIER
Some of the most spectacular peaks on
the planet are in Argentina’s Los Glaciares
National Park, a World Heritage Site. Our
hiker’s journey reveals the very best of this
grand-scale paradise, where rivers of ice
pour down from the Southern Patagonian
Ice Field and granite giants
soar above the pampas.
Our hikes—with two options
each day—lead across wild
steppes and along azure
lakes for extraordinary vistas
of Fitzroy, Cerro Torre, and
the park’s exalted glaciers,
including the massive ice
wall of Perito Moreno, one
of Argentina’s natural wonders. At our
renowned estancias, including Helsingfors
and Cristina, both set in incredible and
remote locations, we’ll sit back and enjoy
savory Patagonian fare and hearty Argentine
wines, celebrating each fine day of hiking.
Days 1-4 Buenos Aires / Los Glaciares
National Park After an overnight in Buenos
Aires, we fly to El Calafate and head across
the pampas to magical Los Glaciares National
Park, where our options include a hike to Laguna
de los Tres for panoramic views of the jagged
pinnacles of Fitzroy (11,703') and to Laguna
Torre for jaw-dropping vistas of the slender spire
of Cerro Torre (10,280').
Days 5-7 Estancia Helsingfors / Perito
Moreno Lago Viedma is the setting for some of
our most exhilarating hikes, including one to
remote Lago Azul, a sublime glacial lake that
truly earns its name. Our lodging is family-run
Estancia Helsingfors, a historic retreat that is
exclusive to our group, and we’ll enjoy the
welcoming atmosphere. Near Calafate, we take
in the magnificent views of the Perito Moreno
Glacier as we follow a boardwalk trail near
the towering wall of ice, with the immense
ice field stretching into the distance. It’s a thrill
to watch the giant ice blocks plunging into
Lago Argentino.
Days 8-12 Estancia Cristina / Calafate From
our remote inn, Estancia Cristina, surrounded
by glaciers and snowy Andean peaks, our hikes
bring us up Cerro Carnero for glorious views of
the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and through
a fascinating canyon where marine fossils are
embedded in the walls. At night we enjoy fine
meals and warm hospitality in this estancia at
the end of the world. Return to Calafate on
Day 11 and depart on Day 12 via Buenos Aires,
or join our extensions to Candelaria del Monte
Estancia or Iguazú Falls.
RS
“This trip exceeded
all expectations!
Fabulous scenery,
great lodges
and food, an
amazing Trip
Leader. Perfect!”
Deena S., Jupiter FL
HIGHLIGHTS
• Fantastic day hikes—with two options
a day—to Patagonia’s most celebrated
peaks, including Fitzroy and Cerro Torre
• Incredible mountain scenery, and an
up-close walk to see the towering Perito
Moreno Glacier
• Historic estancias and fine lodges—two
of our three lodges are exclusive to
our group—and welcoming Patagonian
hospitality
DETAILS
• 12-day trip begins and ends in
Buenos Aires
• 6 nights hotels and lodges, 5 nights
estancias
• All meals included except 1 lunch and
1 dinner
DATES
Nov 19-30, 2017 Dec25,’18-Jan 5,2019
Dec 23, ’17-Jan 3, 2018 Jan 26-Feb 6, 2019
Jan 27-Feb 7, 2018 Feb 23-Mar 6
Feb 24-Mar 7 Mar 10-21
Nov 26-Dec 7*
*Special Event, see page 16
TRIP COST
FALL 2017 / SPRING 2018
$6295 (10-14 members)
$6695 (6-9 members)
Single supplement: $830
Internal airfare: $620 (subject to change)
Iguazu Falls extension: from $920
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3+ 4 5 6 7
9 hiking days on moderate to strenuous
trails (some steep sections), 2-8 hours a
day, altitudes below 5,000 feet