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Sample Itinerary

Day 1: El Calafate
After in Calafate. We will meet you at the airport or hotel and transfer to Estancia Alta Vista. In the afternoon, enjoy a short ride at the estancia to get to know the horses, try the saddles, and get the feeling of things. In the evening enjoy dinner and your first nights stay.

Day 2: Estancia Anita Cavalcade and Perito Moreno Glacier
Our trail will take you to the Estancia Anita across fields and hills. Here we can visit the the blacksmith shop, the orchard, and have a look at the house and dining room of the rural workers. After the visit we return across the fields near the lagoon over the hills of the surrounding mountains - along and through large herds of sheep (4-5 hrs) -- alternatively you can join a 3 to 4 hr ride to the viewpoint of Chorillo Malo. A wonderful ride along a lagoon where  you see flamencos, swans, cauquenes... reaching a  viewpoint from which you see several river basins of the Argentine Lake, fed by the glaciers of the surrounding mountains. We will enjoy a lunch next to the Chorrillo Malo - a typical bifeada  before returning to the lodge.
In the late afternoon we will visit the Perito Moreno Glacier (extra charge), a UNESCO World Heritage site and main attraction of the area. This is a must-see visit while in Argentina. We will arrive at the glacier in the late afternoon, once the major part of the tourists have gone, allowing us to feel the real immensity of this impressive glacier. We return to the estancia just in time for dinner, and our second overnight.

Day 3:  Step Volcano Ride
On this cavalcade to an old and extinguished volcano we follow summer pastures to the base of of the Chorillo Mountain. Then we  ride through forests and across meadows up to a height of 1200 meters (3600 ft), where we can enjoy spectacular vistas across the Baguales mountain range and on a clear day see the Towers of Paine.

Day 4: Departure
Transfer back to El Calafate for departure.

Extra days can be added.

For non riders there are excellent fishing opportunities on some of the best fishing lakes in the area: Roca, Brazo Sur and Brazo Rico Lake. The horseback riding excursions can also be done on foot for hiking enthusiasts.
 

The Patagonian climate is famously unpredictable and weather changes in an instant.  Temperatures vary between 10 and 20 degrees celsius during the day but at night it can drop to zero.  The wind can be very strong, so windproof clothing is especially important.

The best way to dress is in layers - a t-shirt, shirt, pullover (or fleece which is light and dries quickly), and a jacket to give protection against wind and rain.

If you do not intend wearing a hard hat, we recommend a hat with a wide brim (also good if it happens to rain).

The lodge was built in the 1930s by Yugoslavian pioneers - the Stipcic family - who are now owners of the Estancia Anita. The facade, large windows and old doors maintain the original design. The interior was refurbished in the 1980s to offer a better service to our guests. The decoration combines warmth and good taste. 

Rooms
The inn has 7 rooms (with a total capacity for 15 guests): 6 standard twin bedrooms and one suite with king size bed(s). All of the rooms are decorated in a cozy and comfortable style, with bedspreads, curtains and sheets made from beautiful materials. The sheets and some of the draperies are made of fine linen. All the rooms have a large window that faces the hill on the west, which is covered by poplars, willows and firs that protect the inn. There are bathtubs in all the rooms.

Rooms are not numbered, adding to the homely feel. Each room is named according to its colour (yellow, green, salmon, pink, sky bly and beige),  and guests will find they learn the location of their rooms very quickly because of the inns compact size. The suite is blue.

Rooms are furnished in the Provencal Style (a chest of drawers, a wooden and wicker easy chair, and a coffee table). The suite consists of two rooms: the queen size bedroom and a sitting area complete with a cushioned sofa (which can be used as an extra bed). This sitting area has two large windows that face north to the evergreen garden. The main entrance to the suite is close to the terrace.

Other Spaces
The dining room is a cozy room, with wooden furniture and silver ornaments. It has a glass door with fine linen drapery that separates the dining room from the main entrance. The restaurant can serve up to 20 people at the same time.

The reception counter is also the lounge bar - furnished with comfy arm chairs, wooden easy chairs and cushions around the bay window.

There is a music and video set available for the guests, as well as a games table, complete wirh leather chairs, overlooking the beautiful garden.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		South American
Horses:		Criollos
Pace:		All paces | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(2 out of 5)    All riding levels
Riders:		Min 1 riders	Max 6 riders (per riding group)	Max Capacity 18

There is a great herd of free roaming horses at the lodge - the perfect companions for your stay. You can choose from short rides around the lodge, or extensive all day rides across the mountains to the glacier or neighboring ranch - all in breathtaking scenery. 

HORSEBACK RIDING
Our rides are always within the territories of the stay and accompanied by a local baqueano guide. Possibilities to discover the region by horse are multiple:  from brief strolls on the land bordering the Hostería, to full day routes through steps and old  cattle trails. Some rides pass through dense forests of lengas. All our rides are  backdropped by the Andes Patagónicos and Brown Skillful Glacier. 

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in chart. The minimum passport validity is equivalent to the time granted by the immigration authorities.

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for either business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days (extensions for a further 90 days are possible for some nationals; contact the consulate for details). \
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Visa Note
Argentine minors traveling to or from Argentina, if unaccompanied by their parents or traveling with a single parent, must carry their parents’ or legal guardian’s authorisation to travel, which must be certified by an Argentine Consul if issued abroad. Fines will be levied if passengers do not comply with immigration requirements and passengers will be deported.