Northern Patagonia is typified by the dramatic fairytale like Lake District that straddles the Andes to dominate the middle latitudes of both Argentina and Chile. Snow capped peaks and glacial valleys are separated by crystal clear and deep blue waters. This is the perfect location for a host of outdoor activities such as riding, skiing, golf, trekking, sailing and kayaking, rafting, bird watching and fishing. San Carlos de Bariloche is the perfect base on Lake Nahuel Huapi where excellent hotels offer charm, sophistication and superb views. Travelling north, San Martin de los Andes offers some of the world’s best trout fishing and seasonal skiing from July to September as well as excellent dedicated riding estancias.
Recommended accommodation
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Estancia Cristina
Deliberately remote Estancia Cristina is the ideal place to escape.
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Estancia Huechahue
Experience some of the best horse riding in unspoilt Patagonia at Estancia Huechahue near San Martin de los Andes. Here authentic life on a working estancia can be experienced in the company of the Argentine gaucho.
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Estancia Los Potreros
Estancia Los Potreros in Cordoba is a secluded 6,000 acre working cattle farm that has been owned by four generations of the same Anglo-Argentine family.
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Estancia Tipiliuke
Estancia Tipiliuke is located just outside San Martin de los Andes at the foot of the Andes and is ideally suited for the country pursuits of northern Patagonia.
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Llao Llao Hotel and Resort
Llao Llao is a classic hotel in a beautiful national park. Its attractive personality is forged in pure Patagonian mountain air, crystalline waters and emerald forests.
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Hosteria Los Notros
The only hotel located in front of the outstanding Perito Moreno Glacier, Hosteria Los Notros offers comfort, style and a warm welcome.
Sample itinerary
DAYS 1 - 4 Buenos Aires
Arrive Argentina, transfer to the Hotel Sofitel for three nights. Enjoy city tours, a tango show or visit a traditional estancia.
DAYS 5 - 7 El Calafate
Fly to El Calafate, then transfer to Los Notros Hotel for three nights.Visit the Upsala & Onelli Glaciers, local estancias & take guided walks on the Perito Moreno Glacier.
DAYS 8 - 10 Bariloche
Fly from El Calafate to Bariloche for three nights at the Llao Llao Hotel. Activities include riding, trekking, skiing & golf.
DAYS 11 - 14 San Martin de Los Andes
Travel through the Seven Lakes to Estancia Tipiliuke for four nights. Enjoy trout fishing & riding among other activities.
DAYS 15 - 18 Cordoba
Fly to Cordoba & the estancias of Los Potreros or Estancia El Colibri. Activities include riding & polo tuition.
DAY 19
Fly home via Buenos Aires
Prices start from £2,980 excluding flights.
Please call us for a bespoke itinerary and quotation.
