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ARGENTINA SKI SAFARI
In Patagonia
Tailormade ski safari,
journeying through the Patagonian Andes of Argentina, staying in comfy mountaion lodge hotels and exploring different landscapes; reacting to snow conditions. Travelling between 4 mountain resorts - and with extra option of flying down to Tierra del Fuego's El Castor to cap it off sking at the end of the world.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
STAY in comfy wilderness cabins, mountain fly camps, and pioneer style tented encampment.
SKI in different mountain resorts.
EXPERIENCE patagonia proper in winter.
SKI TOUR with cross country skis and skins - plenty of optunity close to the quite resort pistes or further afield whilst we are driving between resorts.
WALK in the ancient forests, valleys and peaks with snow shoes; as added option for nature immersion and tranquility whilst on the journey. Optional highlight with likely mountain lion tracks and lots of wildlife observing in the quite winterscape.
ENJOY being well hosted & driven by exsperienced on this tailormade flexible ski trip in Patagonia.
DETAILS
BOOKING SEASON
Early August to Mid September
Can book last minute to ensure snow conditions.
DURATION
The ski safari is as long as you have time for.
COST
We are open book on the cost of the trip - we negotiate are business rates, organise all this with all the logistics (hotels, transfers, domestic flights / with no mark up. You pay that direct or to us for us to pass on.
Then guest pays a daily guiding rate to Bagual between the private group.
So all very clear.
U$ (all inclusive safari & private 4x4 transfers in Patagonia)
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No minimum to book out a private safari.
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Private exclusive environment for groups of no more than 6.
DATES
JULY
his is winter holidays in Chile & Argentina and the resorts get more people than they can handle. So we avoid this.
Whats more snow is less predicatable and more thna likely late rather than early.
AUGUST
This is winter and best time for fresh powder snow.
SEPTEMBER
Quickly moves into spring ski season. Up to mid September and sometimes until October (particularly in Tierra del Fuego).
ITINERARY
The Argentine Ski Safari - In Patagonia - unlimited days ...
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 Bariloche Airport from Bs. As. International Airport. Normally easiest to break the journey in Bs.As.
DAY ONE //
The itinerary starts with your arrival at the airport in Patagonia. From the airport, you will be privately transferred on a 1/2 hr car journey from San Martin airport, to San Martin de Los Andes. We will be 15 minutes away from the resort of Cerro Chapelco.
Overnight Accommodations: Good hotel.
DAY TWO
15 minute drive to the lifts.
Full day sking at the resort. Getting a feel for the skiing all round the mountain. Giving a good feel of where the best sking is here.
We will do 3 full days here.
Overnight Accommodations: Good hotel.
DAY THREE
Full days sking & exploring the forests and the further away pistes.
Overnight Accommodations: Good Hotel.
DAY FOUR
Full days sking.
Overnight Accommodations: Good Hotel
DAY FIVE
Moving day. We drive to Villa Angostura (Cerro Bayo)
Early start. We pass a very small beautiful area called Lago Hermosa, where there is a private ski resort. We will stop here for the day to ski, walk, dog sleigh or ski tour.
Very beautiful forest region on the lake.
Drive onto Villa Angostura (1.5 hours).
Overnight Accommodations: Excellent Hotel Lodge on the lake
DAY SIX
1o minute drive to the lifts for our hotel on the shore of the Nahuel Huapi Lake.
Full day sking at Cerro Bayo.
Overnight Accommodations: Excellent Hotel Lodge.
DAY SEVEN
Full day sking again at Cerro Bayo.
Overnight Accommodations: Excellent Hotel Lodge on the lake
DAY EIGHT to DAY TEN
Moving day.
Drive 1.5 hours to Bariloche.
Full day sking at Catedral. This is the biggest resort in Patagonia.
We will stay in lovely accomodation and drive 20 minutes each morning to the resort. We will do 3 full days exploring this resort.
There options for reaching refuge huts, snow shoe walking, ski touring - or just enjoying the mountain slopes.
Overnight Accommodations: Another Excellent Hotel Lodge on the lake
DAY ELEVEN.
Potential departure day back to Buenos Aires from Bariloche for onward travel ...
Depending on guests timing - more sking can be done here at this resort to make it a 2 week trip - or depending on the snow conditions there is a fourth resort down at Esquel, which is a beautiful drive - 'El Oyo' - for a complete adventure 3 nights in Esquel with 2 days sking & fly back from Esquel.
Then the last option - instead of Esquel - is to fly from Bariloche down to Tierra del fuego - and do a 4 night stay at El Castor and fly back from there.
Operated by Bagual Horse Safaris
SAFARI EXTENSIONS
PUMA TRACKING & FARM STAY IN CHILE
Add some extra to your time in Patagonia and do a 4 night journey to Torres del Paine region - when in winter, it is free of tourists, but open to professional puma tracking safaris. This is the time of year to do it. Stay in a very comfy warm good Estancia in a wild location.
2-Night
Buenos Aires City Tour
Break up your journey to Patagonia with a 2- night stopover in Buenos Aires, leaving yourselves a full day to explore
the city, before (or after) meeting up with your Patagonia Trail Horse Safari team. Our boutique hotel is part of the Bagual family of hosts, which we have a close relationship with. The hotel is situated in a great location, which is both quiet and private setting, with a lovely garden to unwind in. Guests will be provided with a unique itinerary, which they can take on themselves. Activities will include visits to a good foodie locations for meals and snacks; local museums, tailoring garments like the bombacha trouser & leather work shops, markets, excellent supper options - lots of wonderful things to explore in relaxed company.
GALLERY
