Welcome to Authentic Patagonia!
On your early morning arrival at Comodoro Rivadavia airport, you will be greeted by our representative who will accompany you on your excursion from this coastal city, all the way to the town of Los Antiguos at the foot of the Andes Mountains. This journey will take you across the vastness of the rugged and remote landscape of the Patagonian steppes, were the most spectacular scenery of southern Argentina will fill you with a sense of wonder and amazement.
The adventure begins the moment you set foot in these legendary lands. Two hours into your trip, you will stop for a visit to one of the most important fossil reserves in the world: The José Ormaechea Petrified Forest, the largest of its kind on the planet where you can find petrified trunks, leaves, branches, fruits and even seeds.
After a ride deep into these pristine territories, you will arrive at the Mora Hotel on the banks of Lake Buenos Aires, to check-in and take advantage of the late afternoon to explore the town of Los Antiguos and discover its charms.
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PETRIFIED FOREST JOSÉ ORMACHEA
The José Ormachea Petrified Forest, located at approximately 40 kilometers south of the town of Sarmiento, Chubut, is a large reserve of petrified wood found in its natural state.
It is a 75 million year old forest originated during the Paleozoic Era. As a Nature Reserve today, its petrified trees constitute an interesting landscape of singular beauty that immerses those who contemplate it for the first time, into a world that is between magical and surreal.
The fossil remains of these trees cover the largest known area in the world. When observing the fragments scattered throughout the region, scholars agree that the forest had an abundance of trees, some of which were more than 100 meters tall.
- Transfer from Comodoro Rivadavia Airport
- Excursion to the Petrified Forests José Ormaechea
- Accommodation with dinner
- National and / or international flights
- Extras at the hotel such as laundry, meals, phone calls, etc.
- Extras not mentioned
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- Trekking Parque Patagonia, Cueva de las Manos, Cañadon Rio Pinturas
- Accommodation with fullboard
- Extras not mentioned
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* Lake Posadas & Lake Pueyrredon tour
* Highlights: Arco de Piedra, Cueva del Puma, Laguna Multicolor, Istmo de los Lagos, Garganta del Rio Oro.
* Accommodation with full board
* Extras not mentioned
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* Scenic Route 41 tour
* Accommodation with full board
* Extras not mentioned
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* Accommodation with full board
* Extras not mentioned
Welcome to one of the most remote natural treasures in the world: The Marble Cathedral Caves
On a day you will most likely never forget, you will be picked up at your hotel after breakfast and driven across the border to Chile to experience the wonder of one of the most remote natural treasures of the world: The Marble Caves. This unique outcrop on the shores of Lake General Carrera, has been eroded and polished by the waters of the lake, forming caverns of whimsical shapes of singular beauty reflecting the water in myriad shades of turquoise.
After a day of much excitement to the senses, you will cross the border back into Argentina for an evening of well-deserved rest and free time, to relax and enjoy the memories of your day, before retiring to your hotel accommodations for the night.
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MARBLE CATHEDRAL CAVES
- Transfer hotel / Chile and vice versa
- Excursion to the Marble Cathedral Caves
- Lunch
- Snacks during the excursion
* Extras not mentioned
Goodbye and come back soon!
After a filling breakfast be sure to take your last photos with memories of the beautiful landscapes that surrounds you.
“Los Antiguos” is the perfect gateway for you to continue traveling and getting to know the Argentine Patagonia. You can continue your trip to the towns of Esquel, El Chalten and El Calafate further south, or meet the whales in the beautiful town of Puerto Madryn on the east coast.
We are certain that no matter which direction you take, you will carry with you the warmth of the Argentine people as well as some wonderful memories of the natural beauty that this country has to offer.
We hope that you will return soon to continue traveling with us across a country full of culture and extravagant beauty.
Authentic Patagonia awaits you!
* Tour to Caleta Olivia (Sea lions) and Transfer to the Comodoro Rivadavia airport
- National and / or international flights
- Extras not mentioned