Horseback Riding between lakes – Tierra del Fuego

Horseback Riding between lakes  at the Heart of Tierra del Fuego.

Discover the amazing landscapes of Escondido Lake on a horse riding experience. 

Depart from Ushuaia Hotels around 3.30 pm, drive 55km along national road 3 crossing the Andes by Garibaldi Pass. Visit Laguna Escondida Ranch’ and Baqueano lodge, the starting point of the riding adventure. 

The estancia was founded in 1956 by Bronzovich Family who settled  in Tierra del Fuego to develop a business around the local woods, especially Lenga wood.  

Horses are one of the family’s passions and they have become very well known for being enthusiastic players of our National Sport , Pato.

As you arrive at the Ranch you will be invited for a one hour ride through the beautiful sub antarctic forests that hold incredible varieties of Nothofagus Trees. The trail takes you towards Lago Escondido shores and the amazing views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

On your way back to the  lodge a delicious Tea and Snack will be waiting as you share with the family stories and anecdotes of this far away land.

At 7pm you will be heading back to Ushuaia, arrival time being around 8 pm.

Remember to schedule this adventure on your next trip to Ushuaia!

Culture & Taste inmersion at Bodega Colomé

Culture & Taste inmersion at Bodega Colomé.

Enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience in the immensity of the Calchaquí Valleys. Bodega Colomé offers an incredible combination of taste, art, culture and gastronomy in a one day visit: Colomé Experience.

The experience begins with a welcome drink followed by the  James Turrel Museum Visit the Wine Tasting.

Among vineyards, you will find the only museum dedicated exclusively to the work of the prestigious American artist James Turrell. The light experience is enhanced by focusing on the interplay of space, light and time. Placed at 2300 meters above sea level, the museum is a modern oasis, housing nine of Turrell’s most important light works.

 

Immerse in an authentic culinary experience. A 3 course menu that builds on ancient flavors of the land, surrounded by a gentle environment. The restaurant’s farm-to-table menu is sourced from their own organic farm and orchard.

In the afternoon, get ready for the second activity and enjoy a taste of 3 Premium  wines: Colomé Estate Torrontés, Colomé Estate Malbec, Colomé Auténtico Malbec.

A journey through the heights of the Calchaquíes Valleys which has light, space, time and taste as the protagonist.

Colome Experience is a full circuit including Wine tasting, lunch and a visit to the James Turrell Museum. Please note that the Museum tour is only available for children over 12 years old.

  • Experience hours: 11:30 am / 3 pm. Starting with the Museum or the Winery Visit.
  • Lunch: 12 am to 3 pm
  • Open from Wednesday to Sunday (Monday and Tuesday closed)
  • Groups Max capacity 10 pax.

There is no place like home! Visit Rancho Aparte

If you visit El Calafate, this is an experience you don’t want to miss. Enjoy  Rancho Aparte, one of the best closed-doors restaurants in El Calafate.

This great place is run by Gabo, a charming chef and host. His motto: enjoy life, feel at home, cook with love and make new friends is always in action giving Rancho Aparte a friendly and cosy atmosphere.

Twelve guests is the maximum allowed each dinner and soon everybody engages in lively conversation while Gabo shares some secrets of his cuisine and tells stories about  local traditions. All his preparations are exquisite and abundant and  the place is soon filled with the aroma of his fine cooking creating great expectation about the delicacies that will come.

Just relax and enjoy this memorable experience! Feel at home!

Not included: Transfers. Tips.

Includes: 3-step dinner with a welcome drink, entrance, main course, and dessert. Mineral water, soft drinks and wine.

Current Traditional menu: Entrance: Zucchini cream soup. / Main course: Braised lamb with mustard with wedge potatoes. / Dessert: Cheesecake with Calafate ice cream or white chocolate brownie with semi-bitter chocolate ice cream. / Drinks: Mineral water + soft drinks + ½ bottle of Saurus Malbec wine.

Current Vegetarian Menu: Entrance: Corn cream soup. / Main course: Vegetable au gratin stew. / Dessert: Cheesecake with Calafate ice cream or white chocolate brownie with semi-bitter chocolate ice cream. / Drinks: Mineral water + soft drinks + ½ bottle of Saurus Malbec wine.

Menus could change depending on the season and passengers specific food requirements.

Discover the beauty of Ibera Swamps, Mocona and Iguazu Waterfalls

Discover the beauty of Ibera Swamps, Mocona and Iguazu Waterfalls in a 6 days self-drive trip.

Start your trip in Posadas and learn about the Jesuit Missions. Visit San Ignacio Jesuit ruins, a World Heritage Site and one of the best preserved ruins built in a territory today belonging to Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. 

The drive continues south to the Ibera Wetlands, the second largest wetlands in South America after Pantanal.

Esteros del Ibera are a mix of swamps, bogs, stagnant lakes, lagoons, natural slough and courses of water of pluvial origin, with a total area of between 15,000 and 20,000 km². 

The Natural Reserve hosts a large biodiversity, including four species that have been declared “provincial natural monuments”: the neotropical river otter, the maned wolf, the pampas deer, and the marsh deer. It is also home to the two Argentine alligator species: the Yacaré caiman (yacaré negro) and the broad-snouted caiman (yacaré overo), as well as the capybara (the world’s largest rodent) and about 350 bird species.

Different lodges at Ibera offer a selection of activities to immerse and be amazed by the surrounding nature. Depending on the selected lodge, activities vary from Hikes, Boat rides, Horseback riding, photo safaris.

The discovery continues as you drive towards Don Moconá Virgin  Lodge. 

This is a jungle boutique hotel with customized services. It has a privileged location for its proximity to Moconá Falls Provincial Park. By having a private port, they can offer wonderful boat trips to enjoy the falls. 

The Lodge is inside the Yaboti Biosphere Natural Reserve, with 250.000 hectares of private land. Guests can enjoy paths, natural cascades, streams and be in close contact with nature. Learn about native trees and plants; hundreds of birds and typical jungle fauna. 

Activities offered by the lodge are sailing activities, trekking, jungle interpreting, kayaking, zip-line and rappel.

After Don Moconá Virgin Lodge experience, drive towards Puerto Iguazú. Along the way, you will see tobacco, Tea and Yerba Mate plantations. Once in Iguazu, discover at your own pace the force and beauty of Iguazu Waterfalls and Jungle, feeling the power of nature.

A week plunged into nature and surrounded by amazing wildlife.

Contact us for more information.