Farm | Lago Viedma Glacier Rides

Horse riding and trekking, starting from a beautifully situated accommodation on Lago Viedma (4 or 5 days)

Farm | Lago Viedma Glacier Rides

Horse riding and trekking, starting from a beautifully situated accommodation on Lago Viedma (4 or 5 days)



Farm | Lago Viedma Glacier Rides

Horse riding and trekking, starting from a beautifully situated accommodation on Lago Viedma (4 or 5 days)


Kurzinformation

Webcode: IT-ARSR02

Programmart: Farm
Reisezeit: Oct - apr
Unterkunft: Lodge
Verpflegung: Full board
Zimmer: Double, single
Sprache: English, Spanish
Nichtreiter: yes
Kinder: yes
Kinder unter 3 Jahren kostenlos, von 3-7 Jahren: 50% Rabatt.
Eigenes Pferd: no

Gruppengrösse / Mitreiter
Min: 1
Max: 6

 

Beschreibung & Reiseverlauf




A true jewel in the breathtaking South Patagonia! A beautiful lodge awaits you in the middle of the Argentinean wilderness of Patagonia, at the foot of the impressive Viedma Glacier, 120 miles north of Calafate. The lodge offers comfortable accommodation, delicious gourmet meals and first class service in every respect. It is surrounded by a breathtaking and fascinating landscape with pine forests and panoramic views of Lake Viedma and the majestic Andean mountains. Your journey begins with a transfer from Calafate across the barren landscape of southern Patagonia until you reach Lake Viedma with a view of Mount Fitzroy. As you approach the lodge, your home for the next few days, you will be immediately impressed and enchanted by the magnificent glaciers that reach to the blue-green shore. You can discover this magnificent landscape on horseback in the next few days.


 

Reiseverlauf





You can choose your program from a variety of possibilities:

Horseback ride / beach walk with a view of the Fitz Roy
East of the lodge you will find small canyons in which various medicinal plants grow. Then you come to the beach, which has very fine sand in some places, so that the horses can gallop nicely. When the sky is clear, the view of the Fitz Roy is really unbeatable. This tour is an excellent choice for those who want to make beautiful rides. It is ideal for those who can gallop on the beach.
Difficulty: easy, length: 6 km, duration: 2 hours or more depending on the time spent on the beach.

Hike to the Viento Peninsula
An old cattle trail leads to the Punta del Viento (Peninsula of the Wind), which is the first viewpoint of the Brazo Moyano (branch of Lake Viedma). It is an easy path, where you will have a wonderful view of the lake with its sky-blue water and the lodge. On the way you can visit the ruins of the house of Alfred Ramstrom, the first inhabitant of this region.
Difficulty: easy, length: 6 km, maximum height reached during the hike: 200 m above sea level, duration: 2.30

Trekking or horseback riding to the Blue Lagoon
The trail leads into the Alfredo Valley (the same one that supplies the lodge with energy) and climbs along the banks of the Huemul Hill and with the sound of the river. After a 40-minute ride or walk, you can enjoy a magnificent view and get an idea of the size of the mountain. Fitz Roy appears on the other side of Viedma Lake. The path continues deeper into the valley, which becomes narrower, surrounded by the Cordón Huemul and its peaks with a height of 2700 m. The glacier of the Blue Lagoon can already be seen on the horizon of the valley. The path then leads into a forest. Mostly you will see guanacos and condors, which approach curiously to watch the visitor. After another hour you will see a 300 m high spectacular waterfall at the end of the valley. On arrival, the lagoon shines in a bright blue that contrasts with the darkness of the mountain and the white of the glacier. The surroundings are beautiful and invite you to contemplate and contemplate in absolute silence.
Difficulty: medium, distance: 16 km., on foot: 5.30h. / on horseback: 4.30h.

Riding and trekking to Estancia Los Hermanos
Riding or hiking east from the lodge, you will cross the river Alfredo and climb up into the mountainous landscape to experience the spectacular panoramic view of Lake Viedma. On the way there you can admire the local flora, which offers a great variety of species. Many bird species can also be observed here. After 45 minutes you will arrive at the Estancia Los Hermanos, where you can visit the Helsingfors shearing and vegetable garden and have the opportunity to see how a Patagonian farm works. On the way to this estancia you will see sheep, guanacos, cows and many horses. After visiting the farm you will arrive at the lake, which has a small pebble beach from where you can enjoy the wonderful view of Helsingfors.
Difficulty: Low-medium, length of the tour: 12 km, duration: trekking: 4 h, on horseback: 3 h.

Ride to the Mirador del Cóndor
We ride or hike south along the river Milodón. This area is known as La Faja. After crossing a forest you will have a breathtaking view of the Milodón glacier. The vegetation changes completely as soon as you reach the valley of the Condor. After a short break, sheltered by the last trees, to have lunch and to rest the horses, you continue to climb uphill. This area is inhabited by many guanacos and condors. After a last effort you arrive at the edge, you will have a breathtaking view in the heart of the National Park Los Glaciares. In front of you the Andes stretch out and the view reaches from Mount Pintado to Mount Fitz Roy.
Note: Participation is open to riders who have already made horseback riding excursions in the mountains. Difficulty rate: Difficult, Length: 30 km, Difference in altitude: 1000 m, Duration: 8/9 hours

Trekking to Laguna del Morro
After reaching the Peninsula del Viento, you will walk to the lagoons del Aserradero or del Morro in four hours. This is a truly magical place full of colours and contrasts. Two small lagoons seem almost green, as the trees are reflected in the water. On the horizon you can see the Brazo Moyano with its intense sky blue. There are many trout in the lagoons, introduced in 1988. You can fish there as long as you put the fish back in the water. To return to the lodge, take the same route (4 hours), but this time you will have the opportunity to see something completely different: Lake Viedma right in front of you.
Note: If the weather is good enough, you might be able to go by boat. Level of difficulty: medium / difficult, length: 20 km, duration: 8-9 hours.

Please note: All activities may change depending on weather conditions.


 

 

Unterkunft



The Lodge: It has 8 luxurious rooms, all with private bathroom. There is a dining room and comfortable living room. The history of Helsingfors is over 100 years back. In the early 20´s the adventurous Finn Mr. Alfred Ranströn arrived in Argentine Patagonia. Overwhelmed by the beauty of the country, he decided to stay here. He settled at the foot of the Andes on the southwestern shore of Lake Viedma, opposite Mt. Fitz Roy (or Chalten, as the local Tehuelches call him). In memory of his homeland, he named the lodge after Finland´s capital at the time: Helsingfors. His love of trees transformed the surroundings into a beautiful colourful coniferous forest.

Cuisine: Another thing that makes Helsingfors a unique experience is its excellent gourmet cuisine. The lodge has its own vegetable garden and a fine wine cellar with a good ion of Argentine and Chilean wines. These go well with the typical dishes of the country, such as Patagonian lamb or trout. Was Helsingfors auch noch zu einem einmaligen Erlebnis macht, ist die exzellente Gourmetküche. Die Lodge hat ihren eigenen Gemüsegarten und einen edlen Weinkeller mit guter Auswahl an argentinischen und chilenischen Weinen. Diese passen ausgezeichnet zu den landestypischen Gerichten wie patagonisches Lamm oder Forelle.

Pferde, Reiten & Zaumzeug


Pferde: Criollo-Mix.

Sattel & Zaum: South American.

Reiterfahrung: At least 1-2 years riding experience, moderate riding pace, but every day there are opportunities for trotting and galloping.

Kundenmeinungen & weitere Informationen

Kundenmeinungen, Informationen zum Land (wie z.B. Visabestimmungen) und Wetterinfos finden Sie bei und nur online, da sich diese täglich ändern können. Gehen Sie dafür bitte online auf www.equitour.com/it-arsr02.htm

 

Preise & Termine

Dates, prices, prestations

Lago Viedma Glacier Rides


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Dates

Services and notations

Included: 5/4 Tage, 4/3 Üb., VP, nicht-alkoholische Getränke, Reiten/Aktivitäten, Transfer zu festen Zeiten von einem Hotel in El Calafate (nur dienstags, donnerstags, sonntags), Steuern.

Arrival / departure: Transfer eingeschlossen Di, Do und So ab/an Hotel in El Calafate (Abholung 10 Uhr, Rückankunft ca. 17 Uhr).

Airport: El Calafate.





Not included in package: Flughafentransfer, alkoholische Getränke.

Prices

Prices per person, not including travel

Notes:
Preise EZ-Zuschlag auf Anfrage. Aufpreis für Guide & Fahrer bei weniger als 10 Gästen 456,- EUR (5 Tage) bzw. 349,- EUR (4 Tage).

In a nutshell

Webcode: IT-ARSR02

Program Type: Farm
Travel Time: Oct - apr
Lodging: Lodge
Catering: Full board
Accomodation: Double, single
Language: English, Spanish
Non Riders: yes
Kids: yes
Kinder unter 3 Jahren kostenlos, von 3-7 Jahren: 50% Rabatt.
Own Horse: no

Group Size
Min: 1
Max: 6


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A true jewel in the breathtaking South Patagonia! A beautiful lodge awaits you in the middle of the Argentinean wilderness of Patagonia, at the foot of the impressive Viedma Glacier, 120 miles north of Calafate. The lodge offers comfortable accommodation, delicious gourmet meals and first class service in every respect. It is surrounded by a breathtaking and fascinating landscape with pine forests and panoramic views of Lake Viedma and the majestic Andean mountains. Your journey begins with a transfer from Calafate across the barren landscape of southern Patagonia until you reach Lake Viedma with a view of Mount Fitzroy. As you approach the lodge, your home for the next few days, you will be immediately impressed and enchanted by the magnificent glaciers that reach to the blue-green shore. You can discover this magnificent landscape on horseback in the next few days.

Itinerary

You can choose your program from a variety of possibilities:

Horseback ride / beach walk with a view of the Fitz Roy
East of the lodge you will find small canyons in which various medicinal plants grow. Then you come to the beach, which has very fine sand in some places, so that the horses can gallop nicely. When the sky is clear, the view of the Fitz Roy is really unbeatable. This tour is an excellent choice for those who want to make beautiful rides. It is ideal for those who can gallop on the beach.
Difficulty: easy, length: 6 km, duration: 2 hours or more depending on the time spent on the beach.

Hike to the Viento Peninsula
An old cattle trail leads to the Punta del Viento (Peninsula of the Wind), which is the first viewpoint of the Brazo Moyano (branch of Lake Viedma). It is an easy path, where you will have a wonderful view of the lake with its sky-blue water and the lodge. On the way you can visit the ruins of the house of Alfred Ramstrom, the first inhabitant of this region.
Difficulty: easy, length: 6 km, maximum height reached during the hike: 200 m above sea level, duration: 2.30

Trekking or horseback riding to the Blue Lagoon
The trail leads into the Alfredo Valley (the same one that supplies the lodge with energy) and climbs along the banks of the Huemul Hill and with the sound of the river. After a 40-minute ride or walk, you can enjoy a magnificent view and get an idea of the size of the mountain. Fitz Roy appears on the other side of Viedma Lake. The path continues deeper into the valley, which becomes narrower, surrounded by the Cordón Huemul and its peaks with a height of 2700 m. The glacier of the Blue Lagoon can already be seen on the horizon of the valley. The path then leads into a forest. Mostly you will see guanacos and condors, which approach curiously to watch the visitor. After another hour you will see a 300 m high spectacular waterfall at the end of the valley. On arrival, the lagoon shines in a bright blue that contrasts with the darkness of the mountain and the white of the glacier. The surroundings are beautiful and invite you to contemplate and contemplate in absolute silence.
Difficulty: medium, distance: 16 km., on foot: 5.30h. / on horseback: 4.30h.

Riding and trekking to Estancia Los Hermanos
Riding or hiking east from the lodge, you will cross the river Alfredo and climb up into the mountainous landscape to experience the spectacular panoramic view of Lake Viedma. On the way there you can admire the local flora, which offers a great variety of species. Many bird species can also be observed here. After 45 minutes you will arrive at the Estancia Los Hermanos, where you can visit the Helsingfors shearing and vegetable garden and have the opportunity to see how a Patagonian farm works. On the way to this estancia you will see sheep, guanacos, cows and many horses. After visiting the farm you will arrive at the lake, which has a small pebble beach from where you can enjoy the wonderful view of Helsingfors.
Difficulty: Low-medium, length of the tour: 12 km, duration: trekking: 4 h, on horseback: 3 h.

Ride to the Mirador del Cóndor
We ride or hike south along the river Milodón. This area is known as La Faja. After crossing a forest you will have a breathtaking view of the Milodón glacier. The vegetation changes completely as soon as you reach the valley of the Condor. After a short break, sheltered by the last trees, to have lunch and to rest the horses, you continue to climb uphill. This area is inhabited by many guanacos and condors. After a last effort you arrive at the edge, you will have a breathtaking view in the heart of the National Park Los Glaciares. In front of you the Andes stretch out and the view reaches from Mount Pintado to Mount Fitz Roy.
Note: Participation is open to riders who have already made horseback riding excursions in the mountains. Difficulty rate: Difficult, Length: 30 km, Difference in altitude: 1000 m, Duration: 8/9 hours

Trekking to Laguna del Morro
After reaching the Peninsula del Viento, you will walk to the lagoons del Aserradero or del Morro in four hours. This is a truly magical place full of colours and contrasts. Two small lagoons seem almost green, as the trees are reflected in the water. On the horizon you can see the Brazo Moyano with its intense sky blue. There are many trout in the lagoons, introduced in 1988. You can fish there as long as you put the fish back in the water. To return to the lodge, take the same route (4 hours), but this time you will have the opportunity to see something completely different: Lake Viedma right in front of you.
Note: If the weather is good enough, you might be able to go by boat. Level of difficulty: medium / difficult, length: 20 km, duration: 8-9 hours.

Please note: All activities may change depending on weather conditions.

 


Accomodation
The Lodge: It has 8 luxurious rooms, all with private bathroom. There is a dining room and comfortable living room. The history of Helsingfors is over 100 years back. In the early 20´s the adventurous Finn Mr. Alfred Ranströn arrived in Argentine Patagonia. Overwhelmed by the beauty of the country, he decided to stay here. He settled at the foot of the Andes on the southwestern shore of Lake Viedma, opposite Mt. Fitz Roy (or Chalten, as the local Tehuelches call him). In memory of his homeland, he named the lodge after Finland´s capital at the time: Helsingfors. His love of trees transformed the surroundings into a beautiful colourful coniferous forest.

Cuisine: Another thing that makes Helsingfors a unique experience is its excellent gourmet cuisine. The lodge has its own vegetable garden and a fine wine cellar with a good ion of Argentine and Chilean wines. These go well with the typical dishes of the country, such as Patagonian lamb or trout. Was Helsingfors auch noch zu einem einmaligen Erlebnis macht, ist die exzellente Gourmetküche. Die Lodge hat ihren eigenen Gemüsegarten und einen edlen Weinkeller mit guter Auswahl an argentinischen und chilenischen Weinen. Diese passen ausgezeichnet zu den landestypischen Gerichten wie patagonisches Lamm oder Forelle.


Saddle & Tack: South American.

Experience: At least 1-2 years riding experience, moderate riding pace, but every day there are opportunities for trotting and galloping.

Horses: Criollo-Mix.


In a nutshell

Webcode: IT-ARSR02

Program Type: Farm
Travel Time: Oct - apr
Lodging: Lodge
Catering: Full board
Accomodation: Double, single
Language: English, Spanish
Non Riders: yes
Kids: yes
Kinder unter 3 Jahren kostenlos, von 3-7 Jahren: 50% Rabatt.
Own Horse: no

Group Size
Min: 1
Max: 6





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