Through the mythical 40

Through the Mythical Route 40 from Bariloche to El Calafate. We will pass through the towns of El Bolsón, Epuyén, Cholila and Esquel, visit Los Alerces National Park, enjoy Lago Futalaufquen and stay overnight at ranches in Río Mayo and Los Antiguos. ‘La Cueva de los Manos' (The Hands Cave), a World Heritage Site, will delight us with its 9000 year old cave art.

The national trekking capital, El Chaltén, will welcome us with its awesome mountains Fitzroy and Torre, and the Grand Finale of our tour will be at El Calafate, to sail along the southern wall of the Perito Moreno glacier, and go for a mini-trek on the glacier itself.

Route: Bariloche-Lago Futalaufquen-Rio Mayo-Perito Moreno-Los Antiguos-Hand's Cave-El Chalten-El Calafate.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1: Arrive to Bariloche

Arrive in Bariloche at any time, our local operator/representative will leave you a note at reception in the hotel for a briefing, so you can enjoy this beautiful city. Explore one of the most important ski resort of Argentina and taste the great chocolate!!

Day 2: From Bariloche to Lago Futalaufquen

Leaving from Bariloche, we pass through the small towns of El Bolson, Epuyén and Cholila. We go into Los Alerces National Park, and travelling alongside the lakes we'll come to Lake Futalaufquen.
10.00 hs. Pick up and transfer to Los Alerces National Park.
13.00 hs. Box lunch at El Bolsón, situated at 130 km. from Bariloche (including beverages)
15.00 hs. Move on to Lago Futalaufquen during 2 hours and a half (160 km.)
17.30 hs. Arrival and setting up of campment.
21.00 hs. Dinner at campsite, including beverages.
Includes: transfers, box lunch and dinner at campsite (both including beverages), and campsite equipment.

Day 3: Lago Futalaufquen and Río Mayo

After breakfast we make for the Rio Mayo locality.
8.00 hs. Breakfast to campsite.
9.00 hs. Tranfer to Río Mayo
12.30 hs. After 250 km. of journey, near Gobernador Costa, stop for lunch, beverages included.
14.00 hs. Move on through Route 40
17.00 hs. Completing another 250 km. arrival to Río Mayo. Setting up of Camping.
21.00 hs. Dinner at campsite, beverages included.
Includes: breakfast at campsite, transfers, box lunch with beverages included, camping equipment and dinner at campsite, including beverages.

Day 4: Río Mayo - Perito Moreno / Los Antiguos

Destination: Perito Moreno and Los Antiguos.
9.00 hs. Breakfast at campsite.
10.00 hs. Tranfer to Perito Moreno (125 km)
12.00 hs. Arrival and city tour.
13.00 hs. Box lunch including beverages.
14.00 hs. Tranfer to Los Antiguos
15.30 hs. Arrival Los Antiguos, situated at 70 km. from Perito Moreno. Lodging at hostel.
21.00 hs. Dinner, beverages NOT included.
Incluyes: breakfast at campsite, tranfer, box lunch including beverages, staynight at hostel and dinner, beverages NOT included.

Day 5: Los Antiguos - Hand's cave (Cueva de las Manos)
Breakfast followed by journey to Cueva de las Manos Ranch.
9.00 hs. Breakfast at campsite.
10.30 hs. Tranfer to Cueva de las Manos Ranch, situated at 250 km. from Los Antiguos.
13.30 hs. Arrival and setting up of campsite. Box lunch including beverages. Optional Excursión: ‘La Cueva de los Manos' (The Cave of Hands), a World Heritage Site, will delight us with its 9000 year old cave art and Cañadón del Río Pinturas.
21.00 hs. Dinner at Restaurant of Cueva de las Manos Ranch. Does not include beverages.
Includes: breakfast, Tranfers, box lunch with beverages, camping equipment and dinner at ranch, beverages NOT included.

Day 6: Hand's Cave (Cueva de las Manos)

9.00 hs. Breakfast.
9.30 hs. Tranfer to El Chaltén (600 km), national trekking capital. Will welcome us with its imposing mountains Fitzroy and Torre.
13.00 hs. Box lunch including beverages during journey.
17.00 hs. Arrival and setting up of campsite.
21.00 hs. Dinner at campsite, beverages included.
Includes: breakfast, transfers, box lunch with beverages, camping equipment and dinner at campsite including beverages.

Day 7: El Chaltén

Breakfast followed by investigation of this spot which combines glaciers, hidden lagoons, ranches, lakes and the imposing presence of Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
9.30 hs. Breakfast at campsite.
11.00 hs. Trek through Fitz Roy and Torre Mountains.
13.00 hs. Box lunch with beverages. Return to campsite.
21.00 hs. Dinner at campsite, beverages included.
Includes: breakfast, transfers, trekking, box lunch and dinner at campsite (both beverages included) and camping equipment.

Day 8: El Calafate

After breakfast we will go on a short walk. In the afternoon we will begin our journey to our next stop: El Calafate, a Patagonian city situated on the shores of Lago Argentino.
9.00 hs. Breakfast.
10.30 hs. Short walk.
13.00 hs. Box lunch, beverages included.
14.30 hs. Tranfer to El Calafate (220 km)
17.30 hs. Arrival and staynight at hostel. You are free for dinner.
Includes: transfers, breakfast at campsite, short walk, box lunch with beverages included and staynight at hostel.

Day 9: El Calafate

We will go to “Bahía Bajo de las Sombras” and go on an excursion on Lago Argentino, including a mini-trek on the Perito Moreno Glacier.
8.30 hs. Breakfast at campsite.
9.00 hs. Tranfer to Perito Moreno Glacier to beggin sailing on lago Argentino followed by Minitrekking on Perito Moreno Glacier.
18.00 hs. Return to Hostel.
21.00 hs. Farewell dinner. Does not include beverages
Incluyes: tranfers, minitrekking on Perito Moreno Glacier with sailing on Lago Argentino, box lunch including beverages and farewell dinner, beverages NOT included and staynight at hostel.

Day 10: Departure

Breakfast and transfer to the airport and fly back home, but it is also good time for extend your holidays(check out our tailor made section).

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