ALONG THE AUSTRAL ROUTE
Description
Operative notes: Day 7: We suggest crossing from Primer Angostura in Punta Arenas to Porvenir Day 8: The Pingüino Rey park closes Monday. Day 1 El Calafate. Arrival at the airport and pick up of the car rental. After the necessary formalities, drive for a short distance to the selected hotel. Day 2 El Calafate. B Day dedicated to discover the Perito Moreno Glacier, declared World Heritage by the UNESCO, due to its beauty. Day 3 El Calafate / Torres del Paine. B D From El Calafate, cross the well-known border crossing Cancha Carrera - Cerro Castillo and carry out the corresponding procedures at each one of them. Day 4 & 5 Torres del Paine. B Enjoy Patagonia and its incredible views, its changing climate, its flora and fauna through the activities that the lodge has planned. Some excursions are subject to weather conditions. Day 6 Torres del Paine / Punta Arenas. B Today head towards Punta Arenas, the largest and most populated city in the Magallanes Region. Day 7 Punta Arenas / Porvenir. B Today you will have to cross the Strait of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego Island to get to Porvenir, where you can visit a dolphin colony, explore the town and visit the local museum. Day 8 Porvenir / Blanco Lake B Just a few kilometers from the town, we suggest visiting the King Penguin Park, the only penguin colony of its kind outside of Antarctica. After touring it, continue to Lago Blanco, one of the most beautiful towns in the Magallanes region. Day 9 Blanco Lake / Estancia San Pablo. B D Return to Argentina by taking Route B, also known as the Route of the Old Estancias, to then take Route A and arrive to Estancia San Pablo. Day 10 Estancia San Pablo. B L D Enjoy the activities of the estancia and visit Cabo San Pablo, a site with stunning views of the Argentinean Sea, from where you can observe the Desdemona, an abandoned ship on the coast that is part of the landscape. Day 11 Estancia San Pablo / Ushuaia. B On the way back to Ushuaia we suggest a stop at Lago Fagnano and Paso Garibaldi. Day 12 Ushuaia. B Day to get to know the corners of the island. Day 13 Ushuaia. B In time for your flight, drive to the airport to deliver your vehicle and take the scheduled flight.
Location Map
Highlights
Exclusions
- Needed transfers;
- Accommodation: 12 nights. El Calafate (2) - Torres del Paine (3) - Punta Arenas (1) - Porvenir (1) - Blanco Lake (1) - Estancia San Pablo (2) - Ushuaia (2);
- Car rental: 12 días ;
- Meals: 12 breakfasts - 1 lunches - 3 dinners;
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- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Student and senior (60+) pricing requires valid ID at the time of booking and on the day of travel.
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