Activities in Patagonia
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Hielo y Aventura
Boat trips allow you to sense the magnitude of Glaciar Moreno, even though the boats keep a distance. Hielo y Aventura runs Safari Nautico (AR$45), a one-hour tour of Brazo Rico, Lago Argentino and the south side of Canal de los Témpanos. Catamarans crammed with up to 130 passengers leave hourly between 11:30am and 3:30pm from Puerto Bajo de las Sombras. Don’t forget rain gear: it’s often snowing around the glacier and you might get wet and cold quickly on the boat deck. Many travelers suggest getting on the last boat ride of the day and then viewing the glacier from the look-out platforms afterwards, when fewer visitors will crowd the catwalks.
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Alcamar Travel
This and several travel agencies run excursions to Reserva Provincial Punta Tombo, some passing by Puerto Rawson on the way back to see toninas overas (Commerson's dolphins) when conditions are agreeable. The actual time at Punta Tombo is only about 1½ hours. Full-day trips to Península Valdés are also on offer, but going to Puerto Madryn first is a better bet: there are more options, prices are similar and there's less driving time.
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René Fernandez Campbell
For a grand tour, René Fernandez Campbell does an all-glacier tour (AR$295) from Punta Bandera, visiting Glaciar Upsala, Bahía Onelli and Glaciar Spegazzini. If icebergs are cooperating, boats may allow passengers to disembark at Bahía Onelli to walk 500m to iceberg-choked Lago Onelli, where the Onelli and Agassiz glaciers merge. Meals are expensive, but you can bring your own picnic.
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Onas Patagonia
You can access Torres del Paine via boat to Glaciar Serrano. The same tour can be done leaving the park, but may require camping near Río Serrano to catch the Zodiac at 9am. The trip costs CH$85,000 with Onas Patagonia. The trip includes the entrance fee to Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins, but not admission or further transportation within Torres del Paine.
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GuanaCondor Tours
The experienced GuanaCondor Tours runs tours in summer to Cueva de las Manos (AR$150 per person), accessing the park via the former Estancia Los Toldos, with a challenging hike that adds considerably to the experience. Also ask about its trips to Monte Zeballos, a high mesa with excellent views, and the overnight trip to Paso Tehuelche.
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Ruta 40
If you’re really up for a road trip, contact Ruta 40. The small, multilingual outfitter takes travelers on eight-day journeys from Comodoro Rivadavia to Puerto Deseado and down RN 40, with stops at Cueva de las Manos and several lovely estancias before ending up in El Calafate. Consult for current rates and departure dates.
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Full Day Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier
9 hours (Departs El Calafate, Argentina)
by Viator
Be seduced by the fascinating landscape of Argentinia's Perito Moreno glacier on a full day tour from El Calafate. Explore glacier streams, small lagoons, gulli…
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Expediciones Pinocho
Two-hour excursions on Bahía San Julián (AR$110 per person) are run by a marine biologist-led team at Expediciones Pinocho. The penguins stick around from September to April; when conditions permit, you’ll be able to step off the boat and walk around an island where penguins swim, doze and guard their eggs.
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El Calafate Adventure Tour: Hiking Inside El Perito Moreno Glacier
9 hours (Departs El Calafate, Argentina)
by Viator
An adventurer's delight! Have you ever wondered what the inside of a glacier looks like? Here's your chance to find out. Hike the inside of El Perito Moreno, on…Not LP reviewed
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Full Day Tour to the Torres del Paine National Park
14 hours (Departs El Calafate, Argentina)
by Viator
Journey out of El Calafate for a full day, on a scenic drive to the Chilean border, where after clearing customs, you'll head to the Torres del Paine National …
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Constantino Mikitiuk
The season for sport fishing on the Río Negro runs from November to early July, with rainbow trout (catch and release), silverside and carp. For information and licenses, consult Informes Turisticos, the Direccion de Pesca de Río Negro or fishing guide Constantino Mikitiuk.
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Eduardo Urriza
The season for sport fishing on the Río Negro runs from November to early July, with rainbow trout (catch and release), silverside and carp. For information and licenses, consult Informes Turisticos, the Direccion de Pesca de Río Negro or fishing guide Eduardo Urriza.
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Las Loicas
Highly recommended outfitter Las Loicas offers a five-day trip between El Chaltén and Perito Moreno that includes a bilingual guide, meals, four nights’ accommodations, and visits to Cueva de las Manos and Parque Nacional Perito Moreno (AR$2100).
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Leutz Turismo
Leutz Turismo takes visitors on day trips to Estancia Nibepo Aike (AR$155) from El Calafate. The morning or afternoon visits include tea, mate and fresh pastries, a sheep-shearing demonstration and an hour of horseback riding.
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Maca Tobiano Turismo
The large penguin rookery at Cabo Vírgenes, 140km southeast of Río Gallegos, can be visited from October to March. Excursions can be booked through Maca Tobiano Turismo; an eight-hour trip costs AR$145 (plus AR$10 park admission).
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Scuba Duba
With interesting shipwrecks and sea life nearby, Madryn and the Península Valdés have become Argentina’s diving capitals. Scuba Duba is one of the quality PADI-affiliated operators. Dives start at around AR$150.
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Direccion de Pesca de Río Negro
The season for sport fishing on the Río Negro runs from November to early July, with rainbow trout (catch and release), silverside and carp. For information and licenses, consult the Direccion de Pesca de Río Negro.
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Ocean Divers
Most of the balnearios have operators offering diving, including Ocean Divers. Dives start at around AR$150; some agencies also offer courses, night dives and multiday excursions.
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El Calafate Glaciers Sightseeing Cruise and Hike
9 hours (Departs El Calafate, Argentina)
by Viator
Get up close and personal with the largest glaciers in the El Calafate region on a full-day sightseeing cruise. Sail through Lake Argentino and admire the majes…Not LP reviewed
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Darwin Expediciones
Offers sea-kayaking trips, wildlife observation, and multiday nature and archaeology tours with knowledgeable guides. Its best seller is the tour of Reserva Natural Ría Deseado (AR$140).
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Circuito Ferroportuario
The urban train tour Circuito Ferroportuario takes visitors on a circuit from the tourism office to visit containers, warehouses, historical installations and workshops on the port.
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Golfo Azul
With interesting shipwrecks and sea life nearby, Madryn and the Península Valdés have become Argentina’s diving capitals. Golfo Azul sells diving equipment.
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Huellas y Costas
Guide service Huellas y Costas offers coastal hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and camping adventures in small groups with bilingual guides.
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Flamenco Tour
Offerings range from standard whale watching and snorkeling trips to stargazing 4WD journeys along the coast (telescopes and bilingual instruction included).
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Los Vikingos
Offers excursions on land and sea. Tours, some led by marine biologists, include Reserva Natural Ría Deseado and Monumento Natural Bosques Petrificados.
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