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12 days / 11 nights

A twelve-day Argentine-Patagonia programme, opening in Buenos Aires. Flight south to meet Perito Moreno Glacier from a Relais & Châteaux lodge, with a Patagonian finale in two optional modalities — Estancia Cristina (boat access only) or Explora El Chaltén (all-inclusive inside Los Huemules Reserve).

Duration

12 days · 11 nights

Best season

October to April

Start

Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)

End

El Calafate or El Chaltén depending on modality

When to travel

October to April

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The experience

The programme

Twelve days through southern Argentina. The opening Buenos Aires stage is coordinated with local partners according to the traveller's preferences (lodging, dining, activities) — talk to us about the options. The main programme starts with the flight to El Calafate and three nights at EOLO (Relais & Châteaux) with the Perito Moreno Glacier and steppe exploration. The final stage offers two modalities to choose from (see Available programmes below).

Programmes

Available programmes

Estancia Cristina

Heritage · Michelin 2025

The heritage option · boat-only access

Three nights at Estancia Cristina inside Los Glaciares National Park — accessible exclusively by crossing Lago Argentino. A century-old estancia with 20 rooms and a Michelin-2025-recognised restaurant. The programme combines 4x4 ascents to the Upsala Glacier viewpoint, horseback rides around the historic compound and guided walks. Total isolation: no mobile signal, no traffic, only the lake and mountain rhythm.

This experience includes

  • ✓3 nights at Estancia Cristina · room with mountain or lake view
  • ✓Full board with Michelin-2025 chef-signed menu
  • ✓Round-trip sailing along the North Arm of Lago Argentino
  • ✓Included guided excursions:
    • ›4x4 to Upsala Glacier viewpoint
    • ›Horseback through the historic compound
    • ›Trek to Loma de las Vacas
    • ›Fossil Canyon (optional)
  • ✓Farewell dinner with Patagonian wine pairing

Explora El Chaltén

Adventure · all-inclusive

The adventure option · over 30 guided explorations

Three nights at the Explora lodge inside the Los Huemules Conservation Reserve — 40 minutes from El Chaltén, north of Los Glaciares National Park. All-inclusive in its fullest sense: accommodation, every guided exploration (30+ options from gentle walks to demanding climbs with Fitz Roy views), spa with outdoor saunas and jacuzzis, all meals and beverages, and airport transfers. Wilderness First Response certified guides · max 8 travelers per guide. Best for more active profiles.

This experience includes

  • ✓3 nights at Explora lodge · Standard or Suite
  • ✓Full all-inclusive · 30+ guided explorations to choose from
  • ✓Spa with outdoor saunas and jacuzzis
  • ✓All meals and beverages included (open bar)
  • ✓Los Glaciares NP entry · transfers to/from El Calafate
  • ✓Sample explorations:
    • ›Laguna de los Tres trek (Fitz Roy)
    • ›Ascent to Cerro El Quemado
    • ›Walks through lenga forests
    • ›Horseback in the valley
    • ›Spa rest day

Both programmes are tailor-made — we coordinate dates and format on enquiry.

Patagonia Luxury — Patagonia

Patagonia · The programme

Twelve days through southern Argentina.

Day by day

Itinerary · 12 days

12 days
  1. Patagonia Luxury — Day 1 · Arrival in Buenos AiresDay 1

    Day 1

    Day 1 · Arrival in Buenos Aires

    • ›Reception at Ezeiza and transfer to the hotel (coordinated by our BA partners)
    • ›Check-in at selected boutique hotel
    • ›Free afternoon · recovery from international flight
  2. Patagonia Luxury — Day 2 · Buenos AiresDay 2

    Day 2

    Day 2 · Buenos Aires

    • ›Full day in the city at your pace
    • ›Dining and activity suggestions available on request
  3. Patagonia Luxury — Day 3 · Buenos AiresDay 3

    Day 3

    Day 3 · Buenos Aires

    • ›Second day in the city
    • ›Patagonia programme briefing before the flight south
  4. Patagonia Luxury — Day 4 · Fly to El Calafate · Land of glaciersDay 4

    Day 4

    Day 4 · Fly to El Calafate · Land of glaciers

    • ›Transfer to Aeroparque · domestic flight
    • ›Arrival at El Calafate (~3-hour flight)
    • ›Private reception and transfer to EOLO
    • ›Check-in at EOLO Patagonia's Spirit (Relais & Châteaux)
    • ›Welcome dinner with regional produce
  5. Patagonia Luxury — Day 5 · Up close with Perito MorenoDay 5

    Day 5

    Day 5 · Up close with Perito Moreno

    • ›Early breakfast at EOLO
    • ›Transfer to Los Glaciares National Park
    • ›Walkways tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier
    • ›Mini trekking on the ice with crampons (optional)
    • ›Lunch in the park or back at the lodge
    • ›Dinner at EOLO with wine pairing
  6. Patagonia Luxury — Day 6 · Free day at EOLO · Patagonian steppeDay 6

    Day 6

    Day 6 · Free day at EOLO · Patagonian steppe

    • ›Choose from on-property activities (4,000 ha estate)
    • ›Horseback rides · trekking · MTB · bird watching
    • ›Lunch and afternoon at the spa or view terrace
    • ›Tasting-menu dinner
  7. Patagonia Luxury — Day 7 · Last night at EOLO · preparationDay 7

    Day 7

    Day 7 · Last night at EOLO · preparation

    • ›Free morning with extended breakfast
    • ›Briefing for the chosen modality (see below)
    • ›Calm afternoon at the lodge
    • ›Steppe farewell dinner
  8. Patagonia Luxury — Day 8 · Second-stage startDay 8

    Day 8

    Day 8 · Second-stage start

    • ›Check-out from EOLO with private transfer
    • ›MODALITY A · Sailing to Estancia Cristina (North Arm of Lago Argentino)
    • ›MODALITY B · Transfer to Explora El Chaltén (Los Huemules Reserve · 40 min from El Chaltén)
    • ›Arrival · check-in · programme briefing
    • ›Dinner at the lodge
  9. Patagonia Luxury — Day 9 · Second-stage immersionDay 9

    Day 9

    Day 9 · Second-stage immersion

    • ›MODALITY A · 4x4 ascent to the Upsala Glacier viewpoint
    • ›MODALITY A · Horseback ride around the historic compound
    • ›MODALITY B · Guided exploration (over 30 options · medium or demanding trek)
    • ›Lunch per programme · regional-produce dinner
  10. Patagonia Luxury — Day 10 · Full day · destinationDay 10

    Day 10

    Day 10 · Full day · destination

    • ›MODALITY A · Trek to Loma de las Vacas or 4x4 to the Fossil Canyon
    • ›MODALITY B · Second guided exploration (full-day with Fitz Roy views)
    • ›Free afternoon · spa (Explora) or short walk (Cristina)
    • ›Premium dinner with wine pairing
  11. Patagonia Luxury — Day 11 · Final day · return to El CalafateDay 11

    Day 11

    Day 11 · Final day · return to El Calafate

    • ›MODALITY A · Sailing back to Puerto Punta Bandera
    • ›MODALITY B · Private transfer El Chaltén → El Calafate (~3 hours)
    • ›Arrival at El Calafate · night at boutique hotel (Xelena or Posada Los Álamos)
    • ›Closing dinner · Patagonian lamb suggestions
  12. Patagonia Luxury — Day 12 · DepartureDay 12

    Day 12

    Day 12 · Departure

    • ›Breakfast and check-out
    • ›Private transfer to El Calafate airport
    • ›Connecting flight (Ezeiza · international or domestic destination)

Detail

What's included

  • ✓6 nights of accommodation (EOLO ×3, Cristina ×2, Xelena ×1)
  • ✓Private transfers airport–lodge–estancia
  • ✓Sailing to Upsala Glacier (round trip)
  • ✓Visit to Perito Moreno via walkways
  • ✓Internal excursions at EOLO and Estancia Cristina
  • ✓Full board at EOLO and Cristina · breakfast at Xelena
  • ✓Guides and local coordination at each stage

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