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Los Glaciares National Park is your destination for
the best viewing of wildlife, birds and glaciers in
Patagonia. View of Argentina's Pilar Mountains We'll
accommodate you at the very comfortable Alta Vista
as your base for excursions of surrounding tundra,
mountains, and glaciers. Explore the interior of a
glacier, get an up-close view of the towering ice
walls of Perito Moreno. Birdwatchers look out for
the Andean condor, Magellanic woodpecker, red backed
hawk Austral parakeets, and the rare choique or
lesser rhea just to name a few. Located 30 km west
of Calafate in the Argentine Patagonia and on the
road to the Perito Moreno glacier, Alta Vista is
part of a 60,000 hectare sheep ranch. Built at the
turn of the century, the single storey house is
surrounded by poplar trees. Lodgings are in six
beautifully decorated double rooms and one suite -
with private bathrooms. There is a dining room and
large sitting room and bar area. The gardens are
lovely, despite the unforgiving nature of the
surrounding steppe. Riding, walking, fishing,
relaxation and visits to the Los Glaciares National
Park, including not only the famous Perito Moreno
glacier, but several more including Upsala and
Onelli.
 IT-ARSR03
2008 Rates incl. accommodations, gourmet meals
and non alcoholic drinks, daily
riding or biking.
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Nov to
Dec22 and
Jan 7 to Feb 28 |
Dec 23
to Jan 6 |
Sept,
Oct, March, April |
4 days/
3 nights |
$
890 |
$1115 |
$800 |
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Single |
+$550 |
+$690 |
+$500 |
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Suite |
+$190 |
+$250 |
+$190 |
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Suite upgrade
is per suite (2
people)
Perito Moreno Glacier:
Full day private
excursion: $75 pp (min 2)
Meeting:
Alta Vista
Airport:
El Calafate
Transfer:
El Calafate airport incl.
Level:
All levels
Pace:
All paces
Tack: South American
Horses: Criollo cross
Rate does not include:
National Park
entry fees. Gratuities,
optional tips for guides and crew.
The Inn
The lodge was built in the 30's by Yugoslavian
pioneers, the Stipcic family - now owners of the
Estancia Anita. The facade, large windows and old
doors maintain the original design. The interior was
refurbished in the 80s to offer a better service to
our guests. The decoration combines warmth, sobriety
and good taste.
Horseback Riding
There is a great herd of free roaming horses at the lodge - your
perfect companion for your stay. You can choose from short rides around
the lodge, to extensive all day rides across the mountains to the
glacier or neighboring ranch - all in breathtaking scenery.
Sample
Itinerary
Day 1: El Calafate
Arrival in Calafate in a morning flight. Transfer to
Estancia Alta Vista. In the afternoon, short ride at
the estancia to know the horses, try the saddles,
and get the feeling of things. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Estancia Alta Vista – Perito Moreno Glacier
In the morning, we will try our first long ride
returning to the main house for a late lunch. In the
afternoon, we will visit the Perito Moreno Glacier,
UNESCO World Heritage, main attraction of the area
and a place to visit in Argentina. We will arrive to
the glacier in the late afternoon, once the major
part of the tourists have gone. This will allow us
to feel the real immensity of this impressive
glacier. Return to the estancia just in time for
dinner. Overnight.
Day 3: Estancia Alta Vista
An all-day ride in the steep Andean mountains on old
cattle paths and through thick forests; always with
the breathtaking mountain range and Perito Moreno
Glacier as a background.
For non riders there are excellent fishing
opportunities on some of the best fishing lakes of
the area: Roca, Brazo Sur and Brazo Rico Lake.
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