From the Ocean to the Andes -
Sample 16 day Self-drive from Valdes Peninsula to El Calafate
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Day 1 Trelew / Puerto Piramides. D
Arrival and pick up the car rental to start your journey to the Peninsula Valdes Reserve. In Puerto Pirámides we recommend you to go on a whale watching boat trip, available from October to the beginning of December. Day 2 Puerto Piramides. B L D Explore Peninsula Valdes, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the San Lorenzo and Punta Norte penguin rookery. Day 3 Puerto Piramides / Bahia Bustamante. B D In the morning, departure to Bahía Bustamante, a country house on the seashore surrounded by 360° of pure nature, recognized by its relevant biological biodiversity. Day 4 & 5 Bahia Bustamante. B L D Days to enjoy the included activities such as: Boat trip, tour around the Peninsula, visit to the Petrified Forest, among other. Day 6 Bahia Bustamante/ Rio Mayo. B Today you will cross Patagonia from east to west and on the way don’t miss the Sarmiento Petrified Forest. Day 7 Rio Mayo / Los Antiguos. B In the morning, departure through Route 40 to Los Antiguos, located in the heart of Patagonia. Day 8 Los Antiguos. B Free day to explore the area, by crossing into Chile to visit the Marble Chapels formation. Day 9 Los Antiguos / Posadas Lake. B Travel along Route 41, which connects Los Antiguos with Lago Posadas. A scenic route that seeks to preserve the local fauna. Day 10 Posadas Lake. B Day to explore the Cueva de las Manos and Cañadón del Rio Pinturas. Day 11 Posadas Lake / Gobernador Gregores. B Departure to take route 40 and arrive at a village with a privileged location. Day 12 Gobernador Gregores / El Chaltén. B Continue along RN 40 south to reach El Chalten, the National Capital of Trekking. Day 13 El Chaltén. B Enjoy the variety of hikes offered by El Chaltén. Day 14 El Chaltén / El Calafate. B At the desired time leave the National Capital of Trekking to reach the land of the Glaciers. Day 15 El Calafate. B Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Day 16 El Calafate. B Free time until the time of your flight. Operational note: Day 8: The Chile Chico border is open from 8 am to 8 pm, depending on the date of the year. |
What’s included
• Accomodation: 15 nights Puerto Pirámides (2) - Bahia Bustamante (3) - Rio Mayo (1) - Los Antiguos (2) - Lago Posadas (2) - Gobernador Gregores (1) - El Chaltén (2) - El Calafate (2) • Car rental: 15 days • Meals: 16 breakfasts - 3 lunches - 3 dinners Car Types (all with air conditioning, 4 doors and ABS)
Group C - Nissan March Manual or Chevrolet Onix or similar
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