2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Great Hikes & Estancias of Patagonia ARGENTINA’S REALM OF PEAKS AND GLACIERS

Some of the most spectacular mountains on our planet are in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, home to the sky-piercing peaks of the Fitz Roy massif. Our hiker’s

HIGHLIGHTS • Fantastic day hikes—with two options a day—to Patagonia’s most celebrated peaks, including Fitz Roy 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 usually exclusive to our group

journey reveals the very best of this grand-scale paradise, where rivers of ice pour down from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Our hikes—with two options each day—lead along azure lakes for extraordinary vistas of Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, and the park’s exalted glaciers, including the massive ice wall

“The most spectacular hiking experience I have ever had. To be in such a remote and beautiful place with incredible guides was simply awesome.”

CELINE FRERS

Days 5-7 Estancia Helsingfors / Perito Moreno Our sublime accommodation here is family-run Estancia Helsingfors, a historic retreat with a stunningly remote location. It’s an incredible setting for hikes, and we’ll have the trail to ourselves as we climb up to Lago Azul, a pristine glacial lake that truly earns its name. Near El Calafate, we take in views of the huge icewall of the Perito Moreno Glacier from a boardwalk trail with the immense Southern Patagonian 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 / El Calafate Estancia Cristina, accessible only by boat, has exclusive access to the Upsala Glacier, South America’s longest. From this famously remote inn, we hike 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 El Calafate on Day 11 and depart on Day 12 via Buenos Aires, or join our extensions to Candelaria del Monte Estancia or Iguazú Falls.

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

Ann W., Blue Bell PA

DATES Dec 25, 2018-Jan 5, 2019 Jan 26-Feb 6, 2019 Feb 23-Mar 6 Mar 10-21 Jan 27-Feb 7, 2020 Feb 22-Mar 4 Mar 9-20

of Perito Moreno, one of Argentina’s natural wonders. Back at our renowned estancias, including Helsingfors and Cristina, we’ll celebrate each day of hiking with home-cooked Patagonian fare and fine Argentine wines. Days 1-4 Buenos Aires / Los Glaciares National Park From Buenos Aires, we fly to El Calafate and cross the pampas to reach Los Glaciares National Park. From our delightful inn, Hostería El Pilar, we’ll have phenomenal Fitz Roy views right from the dining room. Our hikes start from the door of the lodge and bring us to Laguna de Los Tres for panoramic views of the jagged pinnacles of Fitz Roy (11,703') and to Laguna Torre for vistas of the slender spire of Cerro Torre (10,280').

Our journey brings you the most rewarding hikes in the splendor of Argentine Patagonia, and our estancias are out of this world. PHOTO: FLORIS VAN BREUGEL TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 7 9 hiking days on moderate to strenuous trails (some steep sections), 2-7 hours a day, altitudes below 4,000 feet TRIP COST FALL 2018 / SPRING 2019 $6495 (10-14 members) $6895 (6-9 members) Single supplement: $880 Internal airfare: $520 (subject to change) Iguazú Falls Extension: from $930 Estancia Extension: from $965

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