Live this amazing experience in the North-West region of Argentina. Walking in the mountains through the ancient Inca trail, this journey will take you to discover ruins, spectacular views and landscapes. Enjoy warm moments with local inhabitants sharing dinners and campfire in camping sites. Break on through the clouds and join this adventure! The Trekking to the Clouds.
This Photo was taken during the Trekking to the Clouds. A brand new trekking in Salta. Find more information in the Article featured this month
We go deep into the Beagle Channel, the emblematic channel that separates Argentina from Chile in Tierra del Fuego, to go and visit some of the places walked by the Yámanas that we will experience on the Sea Kayak through the Beagle Channel.
To get a little soaked on the subject about the Yámanas and the Channel we´d like to tell you that the Yámanas were the first to inhabit the coasts of the Beagle Channel. The name of Beagle was given to this channel in honor of a British ship the HMS Beagle that did some hydrographical research along the southern coasts of South América between the years of 1826 and 1830 and commanded by Captain Phillip Parker King. In April 1830 while being docked at Orange Bay, her commander sent the navy officer Lieutenant M. Murray to inspect the northern area of Nassau Bay. This officer discovered a narrow pass (which was later named after him: Murray Channel) that flowed into a straight channel, of approximately 2 miles wide that stretched from east to west till it got lost in the horizon. That Channel was called Beagle.
This piece of information works well as an introduction to appreciate the environment through which we will be navigating once this experience starts and presents itself in a great option.
We set off at 08AM and come back at around 2 or 3 PM spending 4 hours in the kayaks. The sailing is through a more isolated and virgin area. We leave from Bahia Golondrina rowing along the coast of the Beagle Channel west direction where we’ll have the chance of watching flocks of birds and other inhabitants of Ushuaia´s natural world. We’ll make a stop at Redonda Island to have lunch and then we’ll continue rowing through the Beagle Channel. eventually we’ll be finishing our trip 15 minutes away from the downtown Ushuaia where we’ll arrive to Cauquenes Bay near to the hotels so the time for resting will be closer than you think .
It is very important, no matter which option you choose, to be in good physical condition, to know how to swim, to have a positive attitude or to borrow the tour guides´ and most importantly to love nature above all. Ask about these options to your Kallpa´s Account Executive. We have plenty of good experiences to share with you.
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SCHEDULE:
Time duration: 6 hours
Meals: Snacks + lunch box + dessert. Drinks Included: wine, sodas, mineral water.
Season: 1 August / 1 May.
Main attractions: Beagle Channel, Redonda Island, Zaratiegui Cove
Included: Transportation, lunch, Introduction to Kayaking and Safety at Sea briefings, specialised guides. We provide you with gear necessary: fiberglass double Sea Kayak, neoprene boots, suit and gloves, spray-skirt and lifejacket.
Requirements: Being capable to swim, good health and adecquate fitness, “team player” attitude, positive mentality, respect for Nature, strict compliance to the guide’s directions.
At La Ventana Barrio de Tango (La Ventana Tango neighbourhood) the Avant-garde movement makes itself at home. Two options to experience the Tango and also our Wine Culture.La Ventana Tango is located right in the heart of San Telmo, in a historic “conventillo” (tenement house) that was brought back to life and is a classic in porteño culture. This is a voyage throughout time. The interior of the building, that preserves the old style in its purest way, is the ideal ambience for a unique experience: 35 performers among dancers, musicians (two tango orchestras), singers and a Folklore group; a menu based on local and international cuisine and an exquisite list of Argentine wines.
True to the tango spirit, turning into a more intimate experience while enjoying the most traditional aspects of Argentina’s culture, we present these two options: The first one has been designed for those who enjoy wine tasting. La Ventana Barrio de Tango has its own brand of wines made by Vicentin Winery, such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. You’ll be part of the experience tasting a champagne, three different red wines and a white one, while having some gourmet appetizers in perfect combination with them. Sometimes, three Premium wines are tasted. The tasting is performed by an expert sommelier that leads us through the appreciation of the different flavours and aromas to identify each vine. Not only wines from La Ventana are tasted but also from other Bodegas (wineries).
For those guests who want to leave Buenos Aires with a little bit of Tango running through their veins, they will give you a 1 hour Tango lesson before the beginning of the dinner and show. The class enlightens the 8 basic steps to tango. The teacher, who is one of the dancers at the show, will give a demonstration and then will ask the brave ones to try it on the dancefloor. Everything takes place in a nice and relaxed ambience that will give you the chance to meet other guests and at the same time share the experience of Tango in Buenos Aires.
Either of these options have to be booked in advance along with the Tango dinner and show at La Ventana. This is an extra value that guests cannot miss. Get in contact and book it with your Account Executive at Kallpa.
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