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ARGENTINA
EL CONDOR SAFARI
6 -night horse safari,
riding in the far south of Patagonia in Argentina, in authentic Argentine family style.
What is so special here is the genuine family warmth of father and daughter, Andy & Morita & their team of friendly, fun guides. It is a down to earth lovely experience with good folk.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
DETAILS
BOOKING SEASON
November to April
DURATION
6 nights riding safari
COST
U$3000 (all inclusive 6 night safari) per person
U$ 300 per vehicle each way for private transfers into the El Condor (5 hours each way from El Calafate). Toyota 4x4 up to 3 people per vehicle.
Likely you will want and need a night in El Calafate at beginning and end of the ride. We have a relation with a lovely hotel, and have a restaurant we recomend to.
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No minimum number of riders to book out a ride as a private safari.
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Private exclusive environment for groups of up to 8 riders maximum.
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Perfect to combine this authentic riding experience with your other plans for Southern Patagonia, be it walking or otherwise.
DATES
NOVEMBER
Spring flowers, nippy still though, bring your woollens!
DECEMBER
Spring still.
JANUARY
Summer starts proper
FEBRUARY
Summer
MARCH & APRIL
Late march the autumn colours begin, April runs the risk of snowfall, but it is 100% worth it!
ITINERARY
El Condor Safari - 6 days & 6 nights Horse Safari
Arrival Details
All travelers must arrive in Buenos Aires (at the latest) on the day before a mid morning domestic flight on Day 1. It may be possible to check straight through to El Calafate Airport from Bs. As. International Airport. Normally easiest to break the journey in Bs.As.
DAY ONE //
The itinerary starts with your being in Patagonia & transferring to Estancia Condor from El Calafate. From the airport or the hotel, you will be privately transferred on a 5hr car journey to the shores of Lago San Martin, where Estancia Condor is located. We will head out late afternoon for a short ride by the lake.
Overnight Accommodations: Estancia House
DAY TWO
Full day ride up to Lago Corazon. A ride with stunning views of glaciers, forests, lake ... 5 to 6 hours riding in total. Picnic lunch.
Overnight Accommodations: Estancia House
DAY THREE
6 hour trail ride much of which is along and beside the shores of Lago San Martin. Picnic lunch at gaucho rest spot. Stunning views and colours all the way. Arrive late afternoon at simple summer house set in green pastures near the the lake, which will be our base for exploring for the next 3 nights.
Overnight Accommodations: Simple summer house with wood burner stove and outside fireplace for 'asados'
DAY FOUR
After a hearty cooked breakfast, coffees, teas ... the horses will be brought from there grazing spot, saddled up & we'll go on an exploratory ride looking for wild horses. Very likely to be evidence of mountain lion, as there are lot in this region.
Overnight Accommodations: Simple Summer House
DAY FIVE
We'll ride to Chile & back today! Through forest and dramatic lake shoreline and mountainsides ...
Overnight Accommodations: Simple summer house
DAY SIX
6 hour ride back to the Estancia House. Final day of riding.
Overnight Accommodations: Estancia House
DAY SEVEN
Travel after breakfast to El Calafate. Overnight in El Calafate at nice hotel before your return domestic flight to Buenos Aires &/or onward travel.
Operated by Bagual Horse Safaris
SAFARI EXTENSIONS
GALLERY
