“The toughest part is trying to find something we didn’t love! The entire trip was amazing. The people who picked us up, drove us around, took us on tours of the cities and those who guided us on our hikes; every single person was awesome and shared so much fascinating culture and history. We had the best seats in the house at the tango house with the dancers three feet away from us. All our accommodations were excellent. The owners at Aguas Arriba were always checking to make sure we had everything we needed and Diego our hiking guide was wonderful.
Rick and I have been traveling the world for 35 years, and traveling on a trip planned by Knowmad was the most incredible experience of our lives.” – Newby and Rick, Custom Argentina and Uruguay Adventure
THE GRUENHAGEN’S ARGENTINa And URUGUAY ADVENTURE
Check out Rick and Newby’s itinerary from their custom two-week journey to Argentina, Patagonia and Uruguay.
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Itinerary – Two Weeks in Argentina, Patagonia and Uruguay
March 16 USA – Buenos Aires
Take an overnight flight, arriving in Buenos Aires the following morning.
March 17 Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, you will be taken to your accommodations by your Knowmad guide. Tonight, transfer with your Spanish-speaking driver to Gala Tango, one of the best tango houses in Buenos Aires. Experience performances while you enjoy dinner and delicious wines.
- D – Hotel Mine, Superior
March 18 Buenos Aires
Enjoy a guided half-day exploration, visiting neighborhoods such as San Telmo, La Boca, and Puerto Madero as you learn about the development, architectural heritage, and other features of Argentine society. Included will be a guided walk through Teatro Colón, rated one of the best opera houses in the world.
- B – Hotel Mine
MARCH 19 Buenos Aires – El Calafate – El Chaltén
Transfer with your Spanish-speaking driver to the airport. In El Calafate, transfer with your Spanish speaking-driver on the ~3.5-hour drive to El Chaltén. This evening, you will have a briefing on your activities.
- B – Senderos Suite and Apart, Suite Room
MARCH 20 El Chaltén & Los Glaciares National Park
Enjoy a full-day guided trekking adventure to the Laguna de los Tres vantage point for view of the Fitz Roy massif (weather permitting). Ascend until the jagged peaks of Mount Fitz Roy come into view. Continue towards Laguna de los Tres, until you arrive at the old moraine ridge with views of the gorgeous laguna. Hike details: 13 miles, ~8-9 hours, moderate to difficult hiking.
- B, box L – Senderos Suite and Apart
March 21 Cerro Torre Valley
Enjoy the day exploring independent hikes in the area. We recommend a self-guided hike to Laguna Torre. The trail runs among beech forest and shrub prairie, arriving at Torre Lake where you can admire the views of Glacier Grande. A box lunch will also be provided for you today (pick up at hotel front desk). Hike details: 13 miles, ~6-7 hours, moderate hiking.
- B, box L – Senderos Suite and Apart
March 22 El Chaltén – Lago del Desierto
Transfer with your Spanish-speaking driver ~1 hour to the pier near Chaltén. Depending on arrival time, take the boat or hike to the lodge, possibly visiting the Huemul glacier along the way. While at Aguas Arriba, enjoy a range of trekking excursions as well as gourmet food and beverages (alcohol not included). Rental of fly-fishing gear for experienced fishermen can be arranged at an additional cost (paid directly at lodge).
- B, L, D – Aguas Arriba Lodge, Glacier View Room
March 23-24 Patagonia
Continue enjoying your adventures throughout the region and your stay at the lodge.
- B, L, D – Aguas Arriba Lodge
March 25 Lago del Desierto – El Calafate
Take the short boat ride from the lodge to the pier (Aguas Arriba staff will inform the exact departure time the day prior). Transfer with your Spanish-speaking driver ~4-hours to Calafate, stopping along the way to take photos of the beautiful landscapes.
- B, box L – Kau Yatun, Superior
March 26 Perito Moreno Glacier
Visit a remote estancia to experience ranch life and enjoy a traditional asado (today in shared-group). Then board a small vessel, stopping for a short hike before boating to the face of the glacier. Exploring the walkways and various viewpoints to witness the thundering of ice carvings.
- B, L – Kau Yatun
March 27 Grande Glacier
Explore the beautiful glacier country of Argentina today (in shared-group). Arrive at the pier and start by sailing along the south arm of Lago Argentino, where you will then disembark and hike to Frias Lake. From there, cross this smaller lake on a zodiac, and continue hiking down the glacial moraine to Glaciar Grande, taking in its magnificence while enjoying a box lunch. Afterwards, hike back to Frias Lake, cross again on the zodiac, and hike to your boat. Sail on Lago Argentino to the pier and then return to El Calafate. Hike Details: 8.5 miles, roughly 8 hours in glacier country (5 hours trekking), moderate hike.
- B, box L – Kau Yatun
March 28 El Calafate – Buenos Aires
Transfer with your Spanish-speaking driver to the airport. In Buenos Aires, transfer with a Spanish-speaking driver to your accommodations.
- B – Loi Recoleta, Studio Executive
March 29 Buenos Aires, Argentina – Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Transfer with your Knowmad guide to the Ferry Terminal for the ~1-hour ferry (have your passport easily accessible). In Colonia, enjoy a guided exploration of this historic, colonial style city. Explore the picturesque streets and the main square before enjoying lunch at Los Liebres while en route to your hotel. While at Narbona, enjoy a guided visit to the wine cellar, biking through the vineyard, and private beach access (~6 km from hotel; transport arranged for additional cost). Picnics in the vineyard, massages, and horseback rides are available at an additional cost.
- Box B, L – Narbona Wine Lodge, Vineyard Room
March 30-31 Carmelo
Continue enjoying your adventures throughout the region and your stay at Narbona Wine Lodge.
- B – Narbona Wine Lodge
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