Remote Estancia Ridng and Photography

Remote Estancia Riding and Photography
at the San Martín Lake
To experience
of of
utter
seclusion,
immersion
in nature,
comfort
and adventure,
we offer
To
experienceaaperfect
perfectmix
mix
utter
seclusion,
immersion
in nature,
comfort
and adventure,
a six-night
stay at the
stunning
Estancia
Cóndor, just
a fewElhours’
drivejust
from
El Calafate,
we
offer a 4-night
stayutterly
(or more)
at the
utterlyElstunning
Estancia
Cóndor,
a few
hours’
home of the world famous and must-see Perito Moreno Glacier.
drive from El Calafate, home of the world famous and must-see Perito Moreno Glacier.
You will be captivated by a vast, wild and varied extreme landscape, with some of the best and most
unforgettable
riding in by
Patagonia,
whilst
marvelling
at an immensity
only
to
We
will be captivated
a vast, wild
and
varied extreme
landscape, one
withcan
some
of hope
the best
experience
once-in-a-lifetime.
TheinEstancia’s
horses,
main
house and at
Refugio
La Nana, and
and
most unforgettable
riding
Patagonia,
whilst
marvelling
an immensity
onenumerous
can only
camping options offer the chance to explore some of this vast 100,000 acre haven for wildlife in a
hope to experience once-in-a-lifetime. The Estancia’s horses, main house and Refugio La
forgotten land at the ends of the earth, home to the Andean condor, the largest flying bird on our
Nana
chance
some of
100,000 acre
haven
in a
planet,offer
otherthe
native
birdstoofexplore
prey, guanaco
andthe
thevast
endangered
huemul
deer.for
Wewildlife,
ride through
forgotten
land of
at the
the lenga
ends tree,
of thegaze
earth,
home
to the Andean
theridges,
largestcross
flying
birdpass
on
ancient valleys
in awe
at mountain
viewscondor,
from high
rivers,
our
planet,
guanaco,
the endangered
deer
and
nativeunforgettable
birds of prey.
We ride
colourful
lakes
and lagoons,
and enjoyhuemul
moments
with
theother
Estancia’s
family
and
gauchos, ancient
with each
another,
and some
of silence
and appreciation
too,high
as weridges,
soak up
the
through
valleys
of lenga
tree,moments
gaze in awe
at mountain
views from
cross
privilege
of acolourful
visit to thelakes
Estancia
Cóndor. and enjoy moments with the Estancia’s unforgettable
rivers,
pass
andEllagoons,
family
gauchos, one another,
someinmoments
of this
silence
appreciation
as we
Due to and
the ever-frustrating
issues ofand
progress
Patagonia,
will and
be the
last season too,
we will
be
soak
extraordinary
privilege
of a visitdecisions
to the Estancia
El Cóndor.
ridingup
at the Estancia
El Condor.
Governmental
to construct
a new route into Chile from the
Ruta 40 mean that a new road is being constructed near the Estancia, which will be in public use by
mid 2014.
This ismagnificent
a last chance skies
to experience
our favorite
riding
destination
the
world.
Vast
expanses,
and striking
colours
provide
a feast in
for
the
eye and camera
lens
by day, before
we return
home
to a colours
roaringprovide
fire, traditional
delicious
Patagonian
Vast expanses,
magnificent
skies and
striking
a feast for and
the eye
and camera
lens by
day, before nights
around
fire enjoying
delicious
home-cooked
home-cooked
meals
suchthe
ascamp
the asado
(ritualtraditional
bar-b-q ofand
meat
from Patagonian
the estancia
itself) with
meals such as
thesalads
asado (ritual
of Argentinean
beef
from themeats,
Estancia
itself stew
) with and
vegetables
vegetables
and
from bar-b-q
the Estancia’s
garden,
smoked
guiso
other
and
salads
from
the
Estancia’s
garden,
smoked
meats,
guiso
stew
and
other
surprises,
accompanied
surprises, accompanied by delicious wines and many a story, in a unscalable immensity filled
by delicious wines and many a story, in an unscalable immensity filled with history and culture.
with history and culture.
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P.O. Box
2591,BN44
Steyning
West
Sussex,
3AW
West Sussex,
BN5 0DW
Email:
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Web: www.ridinginpatagonia.com
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Telephone:
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Telephone: 211
020 3287
6995
London
(+549)(0)2944
356 in
Argentina
Email: [email protected]
(+549)(0)2944 211 356 in Argentina
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REMOTE ESTANCIA RIDING AND PHOTOGRAPHY ITINERARY
KEY
(to what’s included daily)
B = breakfast
L = lunch and D = dinner (not including drinks)
S
CRUZ GUIDE ITINERARY
DANTA
AY 1 (D)
After arrival at El Calafate airport, we will be greeted by a driver to begin a long journey
KEY
(what’s
included
daily)incredible
B = breakfast
L =Estancia
lunchEl Cóndor,
D=
of five hours
in a private
4x4 through
scenery to the
dinner
arriving for(not
supper.
including
Days are long
drinks)
in the Patagonian spring so we will enjoy the views
throughout. Upon arrival we can make a short hike to stretch our legs, marvelling at the
stunning evening light in this beautiful and deserted southern Patagonian region. The
D
AY 1 (B, L, D )
100,000 acre estancia is owned by a syndicate who removed all cattle and sheep in a
We
arrive
at Elto rebalance
Calafateovergrazed
Airport flora
from
Península
Valdés
to ofa
successful
attempt
andthe
promote
the successful
return
native inhabitants,
including
the lenga
a number of
of rare
orchids
and the
dramatic
change
of scenery
andtree
our(beech),
first sighting
Lago
Argentino,
critically endangered
endemic
huemul
is close to
Argentina’s
largest
lake.
We deer,
headwhich
straight
forextinction.
the Los Glaciares
Once at the Estancia
yourprivate
stay is all-inclusive:
boarding
anda meals,
during
and
National
Park by
car (a one
and
half riding,
hoursnacks
drive)
to journey
the only
meals; only your drinks are not included. You can settle up your drinks bill at the end.
hotel situated within the park, the Hostería Los Notros, where we
check
for two
Our journey
to the hotel passes the town of
DAY 2 in(B,
L, Dnights.
) 3 hours
riding
El
A hearty
Calafate
breakfast
where
willwe
set can
us upstop
for aoff
firsttoride,
pick
upup
above
anything
the estancia’s
you might
HQ to the
be
‘condoria’, abefore
nestingfollowing
site for the enormous
Andean
Condor.ofIf Lago
we areArgentino
lucky, we willin
see
lacking,
the sparkling
shores
a
some in flight, and enjoy photography opportunities with the stunning backdrop of the
westerly
direction towards the Pensínsula Magallenes, the National
San Martin lake and Andes range, as well as a picnic lunch. Later we will ride back to the
Park
entrance,
and theteaHostería
Los
After settling in to your
estancia and a scrumptious
and roaring
fireNotros.
before dinner.
room you can take the hotel’s afternoon shuttle to the Perito Moreno
Glacier
7km away,
DAY 3 viewing
(B, L, Dplatforms
) 7 hours
ridingand experience up-close this
absolutely
and indescribable
river
ancientweice.
The
The beginningvast
of an equine
adventure... Afterblue
preparing
our of
saddlebags
set off
to
explore the
estancia,allows
its and and
and wildlife.
We begin
ridingas
up most
into a
shuttle
timing
forbeautiful
good waters
lighting
and less
people,
valley of lenga trees and continuing on with stunning views of the Lago San Martín to
groups
depart by the late afternoon.
stop for a delicious lunch at the mouth of the Río Grande. After lunch we can stop for a
siesta before continuing on our stunning journey to the mountain refuge ‘La Nana’. We
Lodging at the Hostería Los Notros is full board excluding alcoholic drinks and you
will spend a cosy night at the Refugio, enjoying gaucho tales and stories of the first
will have a view of the Perito Moreno Glacier from your bedroom! The rate includes a
inhabitant of the Estancia, Jimmy Rathbone, who was an Englishman on the run! Dining
daily transfer to the glacier viewing platforms in the late afternoon, and you will
around the refugio’s rustic table, eating an asado or guiso, we will have the chance to
therefore have the chance to go twice. If you wish to add other activities such as icetry some ‘mates’ before a glass of malbec and a look at the infinite Patagonian stars.
trekking or a boat trip, you may book and pay for them at Los Notros with their very
friendly and knowledgable activities coordinator.
DAY 4 (B, L, D ) 4 hours riding (or less or more!)
On this second day we will continue by exploring the Mackena Peninsula and ride
D
AY 2 (B, L, D )
towards the Chilean border and the further away Puesto Martinez de Rosas. We will
A
dayto to
relaxforatthethe
elegant Hostería Los Notros and pay another
return
La Nana
night.
visit to the astonishing Perito Moreno Glacier. You may wish to make
the
DAY 1km
5 (B,hike
L, Dalong
) 7the
hours
park’sriding
metal walkway to the viewing
Today we return
the mainthe
Estancia,
taking in some
new lake
and immense
platforms
to toabsorb
immensity
of the
and aperspectives
different
of the San Martín Lake along different paths. We will be utterly immersed by now and
perspective of the extraordinary ice.
enjoy photographing both our careful horses and our utterly awe-inspiring and
exceptionally varied new home-from-home, before arriving home to tea, a well-earned
D
shower
AY 3and
(B,change
L, D of
) clothes, and a home-cooked Estancia dinner.
After an early breakfast, we begin a long journey of 6 hours in a
DAY 6 vehicle
(B, L, through
D ) 8 incredible
hours riding
private
scenery to the Estancia El Cóndor,
A
hearty
breakfast
will
set
us
up
for aafternoon
stunning final
ridecan
to see
something
different
arriving for tea. In the late
we
make
a short
rideand
or
a some new perspectives: an ascent to the stunning Laguna Corazon in a high
hike,
weather
permitting,
marvelling
atwhere
the stunning
evening
mountain
setting of
extraordinarily
coloured rock
we will haveearly
delicious
picnic
light
in
this
southern
Patagonian
region.
The
100,000
acre
estancia
is
lunch. We later ride back to the main Estancia soaking up the immensity of this
spectacular
mountain
paradise,
study
the
soaring
mountains,
magical
valleys
of
lenga,
owned by a syndicate who have removed all livestock in a successful
and beautiful waters and wildlife, such as the vast Andean condor. A final farewell
attempt
to rebalance overgrazed flora and promote the successful
dinner will complete our El Condor experience in the evening.
return of its native inhabitants, including the lenga tree (beech), a
number
orchids and the extremely endangered endemic
DAY 7 of
(B rare
)
huemel
deer,we
which
closevery
to extinction.
After breakfast
will sayissome
sad farewells to the Estancia’s family and horses,
and start the winding journey back to El Calafate stopping along the way for the odd
At
the as
Estancia
yourour
staysteps
is all-inclusive:
transfers, boarding
and meals,
photo
we retrace
along the breathtaking
Río La Leona
on ourriding,
way tosnacks
check
during
andRelais
meals;
only yourhotel,
drinks
are not included.
in at thejourney
luxurious
& Chateaux
Eolo.
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Estancia El Cóndor is located on the shores of the remote Lago San Martín in the Santa
Cruz Province of Argentina, and was discovered by the explorer Perito Moreno in 1877.
The province, which is larger than the United Kingdom, has only 160,000 inhabitants.
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Remote Estancia Riding and Photography at Lago San Martin
What’s included...
- Accommodation and riding days as mentioned in the itinerary (6 nights at the Estancia El Cóndor with 5 riding days)
- Your meals throughout the stay not including beverages at the Estancia El Cóndor
What’s not included...
-
Arrival in El Calafate and travel insurance that covers riding, hiking etc.
Lunches on driving days
Sleeping bags (we can pre-arrange a rental)
Tips for staff, guides and helpers
Any transport or food or drink not mentioned in the itinerary
Deposit and Payment Policy...
To go ahead with reservation we will require a completed Reservation Form and a deposit of 35% of the total balance due. We send you a
Reservation Form, our bank details or address for cheques, and a full and up-to-date version of our Booking Terms and Conditions (which
you can also access on our website), which contains information regarding passports, visas and vaccinations. The full balance is due 90 days
prior to the departure date of the holiday, and full payment must thus accompany reservations made less than 90 days before trip
departure date. Late payments may result in cancellation of your reservation. We currently accept UK personal cheques and bank transfers.
N.B. Payment to Riding In Patagonia entitles us to assume that you have the authority to accept and do accept the Riding In Patagonia Booking Terms and
Conditions on behalf of yourself and your entire party. It is your responsibility to read these Terms and Conditions before making a reservation.
After reservation...
Upon receipt of a completed Reservation Pack (various forms) and appropriate payment (deposit or full payment), we will send you the
following in the post:
• A written confirmation of your reservation and your Confirmation Invoice
• A detailed “What to Bring” list
F.A.Q.
Financial Security...
Our ABTOT number is 5161. As a member of the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT), Riding
In Patagonia Limited has provided a bond to meet the requirements of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and
Package Tours Regulations 1992.
In the event of Riding In Patagonia Limited’s insolvency, protection is provided for non-flight packages commencing in
and returning to the UK and other non-flight packages excluding pre arranged travel to and from your destination.
Please note that packages booked outside the UK are only protected when purchased directly with Riding In Patagonia
Limited.
In the above circumstances, if you have not yet travelled you may claim a refund, or if you have already travelled, you
may claim repatriation to the starting point of your non-flight package. (ABTOT website)
During riding...
During our rides (we spend around six hours in the saddle daily although sometimes more) we can stop to relax, take photos, enjoy the
view, catch our (and our horses’) breath, have a snack, drink some water, make a bathroom stop, etc. Safety is paramount at all times during
horse riding (especially when in remote areas).
During your visit to Patagonia...
Our highly personalised attention and small groups allow us to offer a unique experience in Patagonia, with the lowest possible
environmental impact. Our aim is to leave no trace, at all, and take with us nothing but fantastic memories and experiences.
Food...
Please let us know whilst making your reservation if anyone from the group has any special dietary requirements or other special requests.
Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special requests are subject to availability.
Weather and changes to the itinerary...
Due to the sometimes extremely unpredictable nature of the weather in Patagonia, and occasional issues in Argentina beyond our control,
the itinerary is subject to modification and re-ordering at any time, and the decision of your guide must be respected at all times. Riders are
responsible for bringing suitable clothing for the program including riding helmets and Riding In Patagonia is not responsible for
organising such clothing for those who do not. (See our Booking Terms and Conditions.)
Riding In Patagonia Limited
West Sussex, BN44 3AW
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ridinginpatagonia.com
Telephone: 020 3287 6995 London
(+549)(0)2944 211 356 in Argentina
©Riding In Patagonia Limited 2011. All rights reserved.
©Riding In Patagonia Limited 2013. All rights reserved.