Day 2: After a quick optional morning shakeout run, you'll return to a breakfast spread of homemade Argentinian jams, coffees, teas and baked goods. Your adventure today will take you to the Perito Moreño Glacier, one of the highlights of Argentinian Patagonia and one of the world's only advancing glaciers. This spectacular glacier spans approximately 252 square km – 30 kilometers in length, about 5 km wide, and from the water to the top of the glacier the average height is a 73 meters! It is fed by the Southern Patagonia Ice Field and you'll get the chance to see some glacier calving from a boat tour viewing the glacier from the water! You'll enjoy transport and a guided tour. Afterwards, you'll return for dinner to celebrate your final evening in El Calafate before heading to the mountains tomorrow. 

Mileage: Optional flat shakeout run before/after tour 

National Park entrance fee, guided transport to/from the glacier, and boat tour included

Accommodation and breakfast in 3-star hotel included

Day 3: Today you'll set off for El Chaltén, one of Patagonia's most spectacular mountain towns. After views of mountains roll by on the Patagonian highway, you can check in to our mountainside hotel before setting off for an afternoon adventure run straight from the front door. You'll head out and up from town following a trail alongside the river of the valley as views begin to unfold of Cerro Solo, the Adela range, Cerro Torre and the Mount Fitzroy. That evening you're free to explore the restaurants in town, or sip a glass of Malbec and watch the golden hour over the nearby mountains. 

Mileage: ~11.8 miles, 1,500 feet elevation gain/loss*

Breakfast and accommodation in 3-star hotel included 

Private transfer between El Calafate hotel and El Chaltén hotel included

Day 4: After a spread of a delicious breakfasts of granola, yogurt, juices, homemade breads and eggs, you'll head out on another adventure run for the day. The trail starts in the lower, rocky hills and shrublands with views of Cerro Torre and Fitzroy. Youu'll wind through a forest of lenga before our steepest climb of the trip. From the summit you can see both Cerro Torre and Fitzroy to the north and the Río Túnel Valley to the south. Treat yourself to an artesanal aprés at a famous cerveceria, or brewery in town, before enjoying a meal of tender Argentinian steaks (or visit the vegetarian restaurant in town), fresh trout from the local Lago del Desierto, and a generous pour of Malbec. 

Mileage: ~14-15 miles, 3,300 feet elevation gain/loss

Breakfast and accommodation in 3-star hotel included 

You'll wake up for breakfast at your El Chaltén hotel and depart for another adventure run in the area. Today you'll set out for Loma del Pliegue Tumbado through various climates of pampas to forests to alpine rocky terrain with views of Mount Huemul, Viedma lake, and the Andes of the skyline of Mount Torre and Mount Chaltén. If you prefer to take a rest day today is a good option for visiting the spa in town, hiking or running to the nearby waterfall, or enjoying cafes and restaurants in town. 

Mileage: ~12 miles, 3,700 feet elevation gain/loss for Loma del Pliegue Tumbada

Mileage: 4.1 with 500 feet gain/loss for waterfall option

Breakfast and accommodation in 3-star hotel included 

Day 6: After another delicious breakfast at your hotel, enjoy an optional run to a local mirador, or viewpoint, for a chance to catch sight of condors soaring before getting ready for a unique lunch experience!

You'll catch private transfer to a renovated Argentinian estancia where you'll travel route 41, also known as the Scenic Route of the National Sovereignty of the Senda del Huemul, which borders the entire route of the Rio de Las Vueltas. You'll have a chance to view different landscapes and mountains on the scenic drive. After crossing a suspension bridge, you'll meet your local guide who will take us further onto the reserve with 4×4 vehicle until reaching El Establo at the ranch.

Your tour of the estancia begins at the foot of the Cordón del Bosque, a mountain range that watches over an area of  8,000 hectares of forests, streams, rivers and mountains. In this unique gastronomy experience you can enjoy exquisite Patagonian lamb roast on the stake and the traditional Curanto al hoyo. The ample meal includes salad, side dishes and dessert as well as a glass of Argentinian wine or soft drink. Vegan/vegetarian options available (please get in touch with your retreat organizer). There is an on-site organic garden that supplies the ingredients for their dishes. 

After a leisurely lunch, you'll receive transfer back El Chaltén before receiving private transfer back to El Calafate!

Mileage: ~4 miles, 600 feet elevation gain/loss

Breakfast and lunch included

Breakfast and double accommodation in 3-star hotel included

Private transfer to and from El Chaltén to a remote and private Argentinian estancia to enjoy an included lunch 

Private transfer from El Chaltén to El Calafate included

Day 7: After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll depart in the morning for the El Calafate airport or onwards to other travel destinations! You’ll leave Patagonia with new friends and tons of memories!

Breakfast included