Patagonian Safari
11 Days / 10 Nights
This
safari explores the most scenic places of the Northern Patagonia National
Parks. The length of the trip is 11 days, including 3 days backpacking
to a mountain hut (locally known as a refugio) far removed from civilization.
We will travel through native Mapuche land.
Day
1
After a brief orientation chat in the morning, we leave for Villa La Angostura,
a small tourist resort on the north shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. On the
way, we can stop to admire the incredible landscape and take marvelous
pictures. From these viewpoints, and/or the town (depending on our mood
and the weather) we may opt to hike to different points for beautiful
views of beaches, forests, and ponds.
Next we take the Seven Lakes Road towards San Martín de los Andes.
On the way, we may stop to take in the breathtaking views. There are beautiful
natural rivers long the way where we can stop for lunch.A few kilometers
before San Martín de los Andes, we take a road that goes through
a Mapuche community to the shore of Lacar Lake, where we will camp. The
campground has bathrooms and hot showers.
Day 2
In the morning we take a very short and easy hike to a waterfall.
We leave the new road to San Martin to follow the old one, along which
the views are beautiful. When we reach San Martin de los Andes, a picturesque
ski village, we can take a stroll around this small city to see the great
influence European culture has had upon it.
After lunch we will drive towards Volcano Lanín . At night, (weather
permitting, of course) we can admire a fantastic view of the night sky
and all the constellations of the southern hemisphere by the lake shore.
We stop to camp in one of the most lovely and yet unvisited corners of
Lake Huachulafquen. The campground has basic bathrooms and hot showers.
Day 3
We take dirt roads southeast and head for Filo Hua-Hum Lake. After
setting up camp and having a Patagonian asado (BBQ), a night hike within
the cypress forest of will allow us to experience nature in a very different
way. The Filo Hua-Hum lake is a quiet, rarely visited area, probably because
there are niether showers nor bathrooms. The people who live in the area
make homemade cheese, bread and jelly, all of which are available to sample
and purchase.
Day 4
This morning is a perfect time for relaxing on the beach, having some
"mate", trying to fish, or taking a walk to a small waterfall
nearby.
After a very short drive we are in Caleufu Canyon. It is a sort of natural
swimming pool with rapids and waterfalls. It is great for swimming and
sunbathing!
Afterwards, we drive to the confluence of Rivers Traful and Limay. Nearby
there is a cave where anthropologists found evidence of human activities
dated thousands of years ago. Later, on our drive back to Bariloche, we
pass over Encantado (Enchanted) Valley where strange and impressive rock
shapes caused by wind erosion can be seen. In Bariloche we will stock
up on supplies for the next three days of backpacking. That night we'll
sleep at a Camping Site in Colonia Suiza.
Day 5
With our backpacks and hearts ready, we walk to the beginning of the trail.
From there we'll follows the gorgeous Goye river by trail. At the end
of the valley, the hike becomes more demanding as it climbs to the Laguna
Negra, home of the refugio Italia where we will stay overnight. It takes
about six hours to get there. On the way, there are plenty of beautiful
picnic sites and a nice bathing spot.
Day 6
After enjoying the beautiful place and a delicious breakfast, we'll go
for a walk in these spectacular surroundings we will descend to Colonia
Suiza and spend the night at a campsite by the lake.
Day 7
Today we'll hike around the area. Tonight we'll sleep at the same campsite.
Day 8
Today we go south, passing the Gutierrez, Mascardi and Guillelmo lakes,
through the valley between the Ventana Range and the Catedral (an important
ski resort). After 65 miles of incredible views from mountains and lakes,
we turn right to get into the heart of the Andes at the Paraje El Manso,
very close to the border with Chile. It's a good place to relax and enjoy
nature, but also we will have the oportunity (optional) of river rafting
(degree III+) or horse back ride. We are going to spend the night at the
beach.
Day 9
An early bath at the river is not a bad idea to start the day with. After
having a filling breadfast we head south again. In the evening before
getting to the town of El Bolsón, it's time to go shopping! we
stock up on supplies. We'll continue our trip south, it's time to change
provinces, once we get to Los Alerces National Park, we'll be in Chubut,
living Río Negro behind. These is the land where Butch Cassidy
and Sundance Kid spent part of their life. We are going to spend the night
at the amazing Lake Verde, in a very equipped camping. We stay here for
two nights.
Day 10
We'll discover the wonders of these National Park, by hiking trough the
Patagonian rainforest. Here is were the millenary Alerce tree lives and
also exuberant forest (optional tour). Good posibillities for fly casting
, canoing or horse back ride. Our last night in the nature would be a
good time to share an "asado" (BBQ) with patagonian lamb.
Day 11
After lunch we'll start our trip back. End of our services in Bariloche.
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End Of Our Services ***
Operable:
November to March
Group Size
: none on departure dates. 8 on other dates
Safari type: Van + trekking
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Prices available
upon request
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Tour includes:
Everything listed below is included in the price of the safari,
plus entrance fees to the campgrounds. If some of the planned
activities are not possible for any reason, we will endeavor to
provide a similar suitable alternative.
- Land transportation.
- Orientation tours to San Martin de los Andes and El Bolson.
- Wisecracks from your guide
Not included:
- Entrance fees to Nahuel Huapi, Lanin and Los Alerces National
Parks . The optional activities listed below are not included
in the price of the trip. These options are provided by local
operators. Special rates have been negotiated wherever possible.
- Shore fishing
- Guided fishing excursion on Verde Lake, Arrayanes River (fishing
license required).
- Horse back riding on Verde Lake.
- River rafting on Manso River (degrre III+)
- Museum of Patagonia in Bariloche main square.
- Mountain Biking on the Manso river
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