Compare Buenos Aires & Calafate by Great Value Vacations vs Fitz Roy & Cerro Torre Treks by Moser Active
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5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 8 days | 6 days |
| Price From | $ 3,865 | $ 1,790 |
| Price Per Day | $ 483 | $ 298 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Countries Visited | N/A | |
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| Flights & Transport | Airfare included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches |
| Description |
Amazing Argentina is calling! Your adventure begins in Buenos Aires, the perfect blend of vibrant city life with South American style. The old-world charm of this modern city can be felt in both the culture and architecture. Explore famous squares, historic buildings, and eclectic art galleries during the day, then hit the town and take in some tango at night! After a comfortable flight to Calafate, your exploration of the country's most majestic wonders begins. Enjoy two days worth of tours in the breathtaking Los Glaciares National Park, where you'll see two of its most famous glaciers: the massive Upsala Glacier, and the beautiful and historically significant Perito Moreno Glacier. Enjoy walking tours through the catwalks, motorboat outings, and trekking over the thousand year old ice mass. |
Argentine Patagonian Andes – Who hasn’t heard of the world-renowned Cerro Torre, Monte Fitz Roy or the Perito Moreno Glacier? Explore the Patagonian Andes of Argentina on a 6 day trip and admire hardy tailored mountains that are formed by the movement of Glacier tongues and discover the perpetual ice of the Perito Moreno Glaciar. Hike to the rock spire of the mystic Cerro Torre and the legendary Monte Fitz Roy. Soak up some of the cultural highlights and enjoy tasty Argentinian cuisine and wines. |
Day 1 Welcome to Buenos Aires!
Arrive in beautiful Buenos Aires, and be welcomed at the airport before enjoying a transfer to your accommodation.
Day 2 Buenos Aires
Today, embark on an extensive tour of Argentina's capital city, including a coffee break at Buenos Aires' oldest literati cafe. In the evening, enjoy a tango show - the perfect kickoff for your adventure in Argentina!
Day 3 Buenos Aires
Spend the day exploring the city on your own today! Enjoy the day at leisure, stopping at the city's most iconic, historical landmarks. After an energizing breakfast, head to the spectacular 19th-century Plaza de Mayo. At the base of this bustling square, you'll spot at the overwhelmingly beautiful Casa Rosada, a pink mansion which houses the office of the President of Argentina. In the evening, enjoy a walk along the buzzing Avenida Corrientes. Catch a show at one of the many theaters, grab a bite of authentic food, and perhaps pick up the perfect souvenir or two.
Day 4 Buenos Aires - Calafate
Enjoy one final breakfast in Buenos Aires before being transferred to the local airport for your flight to Calafate. After a relaxing flight, enjoy a transfer to your home for the next three nights. Celebrate your first night in El Calafate by indulging in Patagonian cuisine! Indulge in the regional specialty of lamb, then end on a sweet note with a few Calafate berries, for which the town was named.
Day 5 Calafate
Chill out with a visit to Argentina's famous glacier park and the famous Estancia Cristina today!
Day 6 Calafate
Today is jam-packed with adventure! See one of the country's most iconic glaciers by foot and on water, then stop at a museum where you'll learn all about these chilling wonders.
Day 7 Calafate - Buenos Aires
Start the day with one final breakfast in Calafate, then it's back to Buenos Aires! Celebrate your last night by treating yourself to a culinary feast sampling all of Argentina's most famous snacks and sips; you'll want to try empanadas or asado, before ending on a sweet note with some dulce de leche.
Day 8 Depart Argentina
Enjoy one last transfer to the airport in accordance with your departure flight.
Day 1: Arrival in El Calafate
Upon arrival at El Calafate airport or bus station a private transfer will take you to the hotel (without a guide).
In the afternoon you will have some time to go shopping or to try the famous Argentine steaks. The bird sanctuary ""Laguna Nimez"" on Lago Argentino also invites you to visit.
Overnight: Hotel in El Calafate in double room with private bathroom.
Day 2: El Calafate – El Chaltén
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Today you are heading to El Chaltén with a regular bus (without a guide, driving time appr. 3 hours), taking a break at the Estancia La Leona. El Chaltén is a lovely village in the mountains that will be our starting point for the next days. In the afternoon you have some time to discover this idyllic place on our own or to go on short hikes to the waterfall “Chorillo del Salto” or to the viewpoints “Condores & Aguilas”.
Overnight: Hotel in El Chaltén in double room with private bathroom.
Day 3: El Chaltén – Cerro Torre Trek
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
In the morning you will meet your trekking-guide for the next hikes. A guided walk leads you to Laguna Torre where you have a great view to the Cerro Torre (3,102m / 10,180 ft) with its glaciers. Later on, you take a break at the Agostini Camp that is the base camp for all Cerro Torre mountaineers. Altitude Cerro Torre Lookout: 650m.
Appr. walking time: 6 hours, walking distance: 18 km (11 miles), elevation gain of approx. 250 m (820 ft) ascent and descent.
Overnight: Hotel in El Chaltén in double room with private bathroom.
Day 4: Trek to Laguna de los tres – Monte Fitz Roy Trek
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Today hike to Laguna de los Tres and the viewpoint of Laguna Sucia. You also pass the Base Camp Rio Blanco that serves all Fitz Roy Mountaineers. Your efforts will be rewarded with an unforgettable view on the Monte Fitz Roy (3,406 m / 11,175 ft) and the surrounding mountains. Altitude Fitz Roy Lookout: 1250m.
Appr. walking time: 8-9 hours, walking distance: 24 km (14,9 miles), elevation gain of approx. 750 m (2,460 ft) ascent and descent.
Overnight: Hotel in El Chaltén in double room with private bathroom.
Day 5: El Chaltén – El Calafate – Perito Moreno Glacier
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
In the morning you get back to El Calafate with the regular bus (without a guide, driving time appr. 3 hours). In the afternoon you visit the incomparable Perito Moreno Glacier in the Los Glaciers National park that is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field (with a guide). If you are lucky you will witness the Glacier calving. Furthermore, you take a boat ride over the Argentino Lake along the imposing ice walls of the glacier (appr. 1 hour).
Overnight: Hotel in El Calafate in double room with private bathroom.
Day 6: Airport Drop Off
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Private transfer to El Calafate airport or bus station.
