Abstract
Travelling along the legendary Ruta 40 is a journey that goes beyond simply discovering places. It is an experience that touches the soul, where every kilometre tells a story of unspoilt nature and breathtaking views. From Bariloche, with its crystal-clear lakes and majestic mountains, you immerse yourself in a timeless world, crossing the wildest part of Patagonia. Esquel welcomes you with its tranquillity, while Rio Mayo makes you feel far away from the world, in a corner of absolute peace. Continuing towards Los Antiguos, Lake Posadas enchants you with its turquoise waters and the calm that envelops everything. The journey then takes you to El Chaltén, the trekking capital, where the peaks of Fitz Roy seem to challenge the sky, and finally to El Calafate, where the majestic Perito Moreno glacier leaves you breathless. RECOMMENDED SEASON FROM OCTOBER TO MARCH,
Characteristics
Domestic flights not included,
Itinerary
Day 1 — San Carlos de Bariloche
Arrival at San Carlos de Bariloche, Pick up your hire car at aeroporto di Bariloche, continue to San Carlos de Bariloche, lunch and dinner not included, accommodation Crociere Star Clippers - STAR CLIPPERS, 14 km – about 0,30 hours,
Day 2 — San Carlos de Bariloche
Breakfast, the highlights of the visit are Old Montréal (especially the cathedral of Notre-Dame); the residential block and the business district; the Quartier Latino; the Olympic Complex; the McGill University campus and the dazzling city view from the top of Mount Royal, lunch and dinner not included, accommodation, 50 km – about 1 hours,
Day 3 — San Carlos de Bariloche → Esquel
Breakfast, departure to Esquel, Esquel è una suggestiva cittadina situata nella provincia di Chubut, in Argentina. La città si trova vicino al Parco Nazionale Los Alerces, un'area protetta famosa per i suoi laghi cristallini, le foreste di alerces (un tipo di albero simile alla sequoia) e le possibilità di escursioni, pesca e kayak. Oltre alle avventure all'aperto, Esquel è anche nota per il suo Treno a Vapore "La Trochita", un'antica locomotiva a vapore che viaggia su una ferrovia a scartamento ridotto attraverso paesaggi mozzafiato e località pittoresche., lunch and dinner not included, accommodation Nayara Gardens, 284 km – about 5 hours,
Day 4 — Esquel
Breakfast, the highlights of the visit are Old Montréal (especially the cathedral of Notre-Dame); the residential block and the business district; the Quartier Latino; the Olympic Complex; the McGill University campus and the dazzling city view from the top of Mount Royal, lunch and dinner not included, accommodation, 70 km – about 2 hours,
Day 5 — Esquel
Breakfast, the highlights of the visit are Old Montréal (especially the cathedral of Notre-Dame); the residential block and the business district; the Quartier Latino; the Olympic Complex; the McGill University campus and the dazzling city view from the top of Mount Royal, lunch and dinner not included, accommodation, 170 km – about 4 hours,
Day 6 — Esquel → Rio Mayo
Breakfast, departure to Rio Mayo, Rio Mayo è una cittadina situata nella provincia di Chubut. La città prende il nome dal fiume Mayo, che scorre nelle vicinanze e contribuisce a creare un paesaggio di bellezza naturale mozzafiato. La zona intorno a Rio Mayo è caratterizzata da ampie pianure e paesaggi di steppa, con una vista spettacolare delle Ande all'orizzonte. Questa posizione geografica offre un'ampia gamma di attività all'aperto, come escursioni, pesca e birdwatching., lunch and dinner not included, accommodation Train ticket, 411 km – about 5 hours,
Day 7 — Rio Mayo → Los Antiguos
Breakfast, departure to Los Antiguos, Los Antiguos è una piccola città situata nella provincia di Santa Cruz. Questa affascinante località si trova sulle rive del Lago Buenos Aires, con una vista spettacolare sulle montagne e sulla natura circostante. Il lago Buenos Aires è uno dei più grandi laghi dell'Argentina: le sue acque blu cristalline offrono l'opportunità di praticare attività come la pesca, la navigazione e il kayak., lunch and dinner not included, accommodation West by Southwest, 487 (40 di sterrato) km – about 8 hours,
Day 8 — Los Antiguos
Breakfast, the highlights of the visit are Old Montréal (especially the cathedral of Notre-Dame); the residential block and the business district; the Quartier Latino; the Olympic Complex; the McGill University campus and the dazzling city view from the top of Mount Royal, lunch and dinner not included, accommodation, 356 (300 sterrato) km – about 9/10 hours,
Day 9 — Los Antiguos → Lago Posadas
Breakfast, departure to Lago Posadas, Le acque cristalline del Lago Posadas riflettono lo splendore delle montagne circostanti e creano un ambiente sereno e suggestivo. La zona circostante è caratterizzata da una vegetazione variegata, da foreste di alberi sempreverdi a paesaggi più aperti. Questo ambiente offre un'ampia gamma di attività all'aperto, come la pesca, il kayak, l'escursionismo e l'osservazione della fauna selvatica., lunch and dinner not included, accommodation Private transfers, 159 (159 sterrato) km – about 5 hours,
Day 10 — Lago Posadas
Breakfast, the highlights of the visit are Old Montréal (especially the cathedral of Notre-Dame); the residential block and the business district; the Quartier Latino; the Olympic Complex; the McGill University campus and the dazzling city view from the top of Mount Royal, lunch and dinner not included, accommodation,
Day 11 — Lago Posadas → Gobernador Gregores
Breakfast, departure to Gobernador Gregores, Situata in una zona di transizione tra la steppa e le montagne, Gobernador Gregores offre una vista spettacolare su paesaggi naturali diversificati. È circondata da laghi, fiumi e colline, creando opportunità per attività all'aperto come la pesca, l'escursionismo e l'osservazione della fauna selvatica., lunch and dinner not included, accommodation Private transfers, 298 km – about 5/6 hours,
Day 12 — Gobernador Gregores → El Chalten
Breakfast, departure to El Chalten, El Chalten is a small village located in Argentine Patagonia and is a privileged place for all travelers who want to discover the natural beauty of the region. El Chalten offers the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful landscapes in Patagonia: from here, you can go on walks and treks immersed in incredibly beautiful scenery., lunch and dinner not included, accommodation The Saint James Hotel, 297 km – about 6 hours,
Day 13 — El Chalten
Breakfast, the highlights of the visit are Old Montréal (especially the cathedral of Notre-Dame); the residential block and the business district; the Quartier Latino; the Olympic Complex; the McGill University campus and the dazzling city view from the top of Mount Royal, lunch and dinner not included, accommodation,
Day 14 — El Chalten → El Calafate
Breakfast, departure to El Calafate, El Calafate is one of the main tourist destinations in Patagonia: located south of Lake Argentino, it is a privileged gateway for those who intend to visit the Los Glaciares National Park, the second largest in Argentina and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981. The origins of El Calafate date back to the beginning of the last century when the city was built as a meeting point for timber traders. A great boost to its development, not only in terms of tourism, came in 1937 with the creation of the Perito Moreno National Park. From the town, you can reach the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most visited and photographed in the world, as well as Cerro Chaltén and Cerro Torre, perfect peaks for trekking enthusiasts or mountaineering lovers., lunch and dinner not included, accommodation, 217 km – about 3 hours,
Day 15 — El Calafate
Breakfast, the highlights of the visit are Old Montréal (especially the cathedral of Notre-Dame); the residential block and the business district; the Quartier Latino; the Olympic Complex; the McGill University campus and the dazzling city view from the top of Mount Royal, lunch and dinner not included, accommodation, 160 km – about 3/4 hours,
Day 16 — El Calafate
Breakfast, Car drop-off at the El Calafate airport with a full tank of fuel.,
Starts from
15 days / 8 nights – from San Carlos de Bariloche to El Calafate.
Meals
This wonderful journey will allow you to discover an authentic and unspoiled place. A country full of contrasts: from the coastal city of Muscat to the Omani hinterland, passing through ancient and characteristic villages still inhabited, mountains, deserts, and lush valleys. The tour also includes visits to various local markets such as Nizwa.. Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner.
Price includes
Accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners,
Price does not include
Car rental from Bariloche to El Calafate, Entrance fees to National Parks, administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, porterage, air travel and taxes, early check-in and late check-out at the scheduled hotels, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Car hire (supplement not included) according to the chosen model includes: 15 days' hire, basic insurance (CDW), drop-off in Bariloche-El Calafate, crossing the border between Argentina and Chile., The Chile Chico border crossing is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., depending on the time of year.,
