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YOUR journey
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Nature Walks 
Food & Wine
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
FAREWELL BUENOS AIRES
Mon. Mar 15, 2027
- After saying goodbye to your fellow travelers, return to your hotel for a final evening in Buenos Aires.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
DAY 2
JOURNEY SOUTH: ARRIVAL IN EL CALAFATE
Tue. Mar 16, 2027
- Check out of your hotel and transfer to Jorge Newbery Airport in Buenos Aires.
- Depart on a direct flight to Patagonia.
- Arrive in El Calafate, a lakeside village set along the southern shore of Lake Argentino. Named for the native calafate berry, local legend holds that anyone who tastes its fruit is destined to return—a fitting promise in a place that draws travelers back time and again. Today, this charming town serves as the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and the legendary Perito Moreno Glacier.
- Transfer to your hotel for check-in and time to settle in.
Overnight: El Calafate
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3
PERITO MORENO GLACIER: A NATURAL WONDER UP CLOSE
Wed. Mar 17, 2027
- Set out from El Calafate, crossing the Patagonian steppe as the landscape gradually transforms into the lush Andean forest. Along the way, your guide shares insights into the history, geology, and significance of the remarkable Perito Moreno Glacier.
- Inside the national park, explore a 5-km network of walkways offering sweeping, panoramic views of one of Patagonia’s most awe-inspiring sights. Take time to pause, absorb the scenery, and capture unforgettable moments.
- Enjoy a boxed lunch en route.
- At Bajo de las Sombras Port, board a vessel to cross Lago Rico. After a short navigation, land on the opposite shore and begin a 30-minute walk with continuous views of the glacier’s imposing southern face.
- At the glacier’s edge, take in its immense scale and brilliant blue hues before following your guide along a natural path of sand and stone. Continue on a 1.5-km walk through shoreline and forest landscapes, with the glacier dominating the horizon.
- Re-board your boat for a close-up cruise just meters from the glacier’s towering walls—an unforgettable perspective of its striking formations.
- Back on land, return to the walkways for additional time to admire the glacier’s vast and dramatic panorama.
- Return to your hotel.
- Enjoy an intimate dinner at Rancho Aparte, a closed‑door dining experience where warm hospitality, local flavors, and traditional Argentine cuisine come together for a truly authentic Patagonian evening.
Overnight: El Calafate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
UPSALA GLACIER & ESTANCIA CRISTINA EXPERIENCE
Thu. Mar 18, 2027
- Depart from Punta Bandera Port and navigate the northern arm of Lake Argentino by boat. Sail along the Upsala Channel to its furthest accessible point, where you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the immense Upsala Glacier.
- Disembark at Estancia Cristina and continue by 4WD vehicle with your expert guide.
- A guided walk across glacial terrain leads to the Upsala Glacier Lookout Point, where you’ll take in breathtaking views of Lake Guillermo, the glacier’s eastern front, and the vast Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
- Return to the estancia for a served lunch.
- Visit the estancia’s museum - housed in a former shearing shed - to learn about the history of the Masters family, pioneers who settled this remote region over a century ago.
- Conclude with a guided walk along the Caterina River, passing the estancia’s well, chapel, and main house, offering a glimpse into life in this isolated Patagonian outpost.
- Return to your hotel.
Overnight: El Calafate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5
DEPARTURE & RETURN JOURNEY
Fri. Mar 19, 2027
- Check out of your hotel and transfer to El Calafate Airport.
- Fly back to Buenos Aires.
- Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer from Jorge Newbery Airport to Ezeiza International Airport for your evening flight home (recommended departure no earlier than 10:00 p.m.)
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
10+
Cost p/p in double room
$2,850
Cost p/p in single room
$3,520
Should the number of participants reach 15+, the package cost p/p will be reduced by $165
Please note baggage allowance on domestic flights is limited per person to 1 personal item + 1 carry-on bag (8kg/16.6lbs) + 1 suitcase (15kg/33lbs)
Day-tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier is not suitable for participants above 70 years old. Registration open
Please note baggage allowance on domestic flights is limited per person to 1 personal item + 1 carry-on bag (8kg/16.6lbs) + 1 suitcase (15kg/33lbs)
Day-tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier is not suitable for participants above 70 years old. Registration open
Buenos Aires: Hotel Casa Lucia
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Standard Room
- Hotel Website
Calafate: Posada Los Álamos
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Studio Room
- Hotel Website
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What to expect
- 4 nights' accommodations.
- A J² adventures representative accompanying the group throughout.
- 1 half day of private touring with a local guide.
- 1.5 days of touring with local guides on shared basis (Blu Safari on Wednesday afternoon, Glacier on Thursday).
- Domestic flights to and from El Calafate. Please note baggage allowance on domestic flights is limited per person to 1 personal item + 1 carry-on bag (8kg/16.6lbs) + 1 suitcase (15kg/33lbs)
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 1 dinner.
- Transfer to the Buenos Aires airport on March 16.
- Transfer to and from the airport in El Calafate.
- Transfer in Buenos Aires between the International Airport Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires, and the airport for your return flight to the U.S.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- Porterage at the hotels.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- The day-tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier is not suitable for participants above 70 years old.
- Credit card fees.
- Return flight to the U.S.
- Gratuities: Recommend guidelines for tipping are provided in the terms section.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $600 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 120 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 120 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 119 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- The day-tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier is not suitable for participants above 70 years old.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C's). These T&C's apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
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