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Activity Level: M
Start / Finish: El Calafate / El Calafate
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The Last Wild Frontier
No malls, no Internet, no PlayStation. No worries. Patagonia may be vast and nearly deserted, but it’s bursting with things to do. Hop in a catamaran and coast past icebergs and the glaciers one day, grab a sweater (and ice-cleats) and walk across one the next. Ride with bona fide Argentine cowboys all day and snack on delicious barbecued asado at dinner. Kayak, boulder and rappel under the watchful eye of experts in Nahuel Huapi National Park. And just like every B&R With the Kids trip, the whole family gets to enjoy the fun with ample time together and apart. For a place famed for its emptiness, the days sure seem full.
Here’s a sample of what you can expect on your custom-designed Bespoke Patagonia adventure. Intrigued? Contact a Bespoke Trip Planner for further details.
Day 1 View the amazing Upsala Glacier up-close from the deck of a catamaran
Day 2 Sleep over at Estancia Cristina, a cattle ranch-turned-luxury-resort deep in the mountains
Day 3 Enjoy a spirited game of futbol on the most isolated (and gorgeous ) soccer pitch in the world
Day 4 Hike across the Perito Moreno Glacier with the help of crampons (ice-cleats)
Day 5 Dine on a traditional asado lunch, prepared by genuine gauchos at our working estancia/hotel—live out those cowboy/girl dreams kids!
Day 6 Hike or horseback-ride across a glacial stream to a picnic lunch in the shadow of the mountains
Day 7 Venture out by boat to Viedma Glacier, then gaze at the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre peaks
Day 8 Breakfast on Lago Mascardi, then chau in El Calafate
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Estancia Cristina, El Calafate
When you first arrive at the site of this hotel, your mind may boggle at how it was ever possible for the Masters to build this estancia and raise a family in such an isolated pocket of Patagonia. While the Masters’ original home and barn are part of our tour, the warmth of Estancia Cristina’s rooms and common areas is what has really gotten people talking about this hotel. Newly built and stylishly decorated, our stay here seems slightly surreal against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Patagonia.
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Los Notros, Lago Argentino
Every room at the Los Notros hotel has a view of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Add a pisco sour cocktail and you’ve got yourself a slice of heaven on earth.
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Helsingfors, Lago Viedma
Part of a working estancia (ranch), this well-kept secret offers wonderful views of the Cerro Torre and FitzRoy peaks--not to mention fine Argentinean wines and home cooking. Best of all, it is situated in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.
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Moderate
This trip is rated Moderate. There are many options in Patagonia, from easy walks to adventurous hikes. The average daily distance is 4-10 km (2-6 mi.), or roughly 2-3 hours of walking. There will be opportunities to spend a day horseback riding, or to combine riding with a day’s walk. The one day of biking is either on small roads or mountain bike trails. The activities on this trip are geared for children 12 years old and up.
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