2020 Patagonia, Argentina Total Solar Eclipse

After breakfast, transfer to the local airport for your flight to Bariloche, Argentina.  Leaving Bariloche airport we will enjoy a sightseeing drive from the Andes to the vast steppe lands in the east area of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Along the road and led by a professional bilingual guide, we’ll discover some landmarks of the region such as Limay River, Anfiteatro, Valle Encantado, Alicura, Collon Cura river and the perfect cone of Lanin Volcano. During the drive you may see some interesting local animals such as Choiques, Guanacos, wild rabbits, foxes, deer and condors in their natural habitat.

We will arrive at our exclusive observatory eclipse camp located near the centerline of the eclipse path where we will relax in luxurious outdoor living.  Enjoy some drinks or refrescos, or, if you prefer, explore the area with easy hikes. We will serve a gourmet candle-light dinner.

Additional photos of the facilities for our night of “glamping” is located in the “other information” section below.

Accommodation: exclusive eclipse camp on centerline

Breakfast at Camp, relax and easy hikes around. Enjoy once in a lifetime astronomical event in an exclusive observatory nomad camp with full comfort, amenities, gourmet food and premium wines.  We will provide all travelers with eclipse sunglasses to protect your eyes and allow you to safely enjoy the eclipse.

ECLIPSE TIMES:

• 1st contact: 11:45 local time
• 2nd contact: 13:07 local time
• totality duration: 2 min 4 sec
• 3rd contact: 13:09 local time
• 4th contact: 14:35 local time

After the eclipse we will serve a gourmet picnic lunch accompanied by premium Argentine wines, where you can stay in our fully furnished stretch tent, or if you prefer, in the outdoors surrounded by nature. Time for relaxation at the camp. Transfer back to our hotel in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bariloche

Enjoy an exceptional experience in Bariloche surroundings with impressive vistas and stunning landscapes. (Activities/soft adventures to choose from: soft hiking, kayaking, mountain biking ride or sightseeing). Explore with an expert guide the best of the region; learn about the flora, fauna & history of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Continue with a delightful outdoor lunch “Almuerzo Campestre” accompanied by Argentinean Malbec wines next to a secluded and hidden bay surrounded by nature.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bariloche

Arrive at Calafate, meet and transfer by private vehicle with an english speaking guide to the hotel.  Afternoon tour to the Glaciarium, a modern center devoted to the Patagonian Icefield and its glaciers, one of the few glaciological interpretative centers in the world. Entrance fee to the Glacio Bar is included. The Glacio bar is located underground at the Glaciarium and features ice walls. Everything is made of ice; the glasses, the bar, tables, and couches are fully made up of the glacier!

Accommodation: Calafate, Kosten Aike or similar

Enjoy a full day tour to the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, the only growing glacier on earth and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Perito Moreno Glacier in at the southwestern end of Argentino Lake 80 km from El Calafate. This glacier is named Perito Moreno after to a great Argentinean explorer from the last century and is one of the few glaciers in the world that is actively moving. It has become one of the most spectacular natural shows in South America.

The tour includes a boat excursion on the “Nautic Safari” departing from Bajo de las Sombras Pier and sailing along the glacier’s southern wall at a distance of approximately 500 m with the possibility of watching the ice slide from the 60-70 meter high glacial wall.

Accommodation: Calafate, Kosten Aike or similar

After breakfast, we will enjoy a full day tour to Estancia Cristina.  In the morning we will go towards Cristina Farm, located at the base of the blue waters of Argentino Lake. The experience starts at Puerto de la Cruz in Punta Bandera. We will sail the northern end of the lake to the snout of the outrageous Upsala Glacier. Then we will sail along Cristina Channel until we reach the Cristina Farm port where the adventure continues in one of the most fascinating and legendary valleys in Patagonia.

Included:

• Boarding a modern and comfortable boat at port Punta Bandera
• Sailing among icebergs and stunning scenery overlooking the western front of the Upsala glacier and then through Cristina Canal to the point of disembarking at the Estancia.
• Arrival Estancia Cristina and stay at the Estancia for 6 hours.
• Guided visit to the Costumbrista museum (old shearing shed).
• Ascent in all-terrain vehicles, traveling 9.5 km through mountainous roads.
• Arrival to the Continental ice shelter.
• 30 minute walk.
• Visit the front of Upsala Glacier, Lake Guillermo, Southern Patagonian Ice, and the Andes.
• Return to El Calafate via the farmhouse of the Estancia and Puerto Banderas.

Accommodation: Calafate, Kosten Aike or similar

After breakfast, we will depart for El Calafate Airport in time to board our flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires we will transfer to our hotel and enjoy free time to relax.  In the evening there will be a farewell dinner and a tango show at Gala Tango.

Accommodation: Buenos Aires, Loi Suites Recoleta or similar

After breakfast, transfer by private vehicle and English guide to Ezeiza International Airport for your flight back home.