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Patagonia Glacier Ride


Accommodations for Patagonia Glacier Ride




Accommodations
This is a progressive ride, so nights are spent in different locations.

Description
You will be staying in a variety of accommodations from a beautiful Hostelry to a rustic outpost. The variety allows riders to travel deep into the Patagonia landscape and experience the authentic lifestyle of the puesteros, who care for the cattle. This is a trip for adventurous people!

The Estancia provides bed linen, basic bathroom amenities and towels. 
We recommend that you bring your own sleeping bag (up to -5° C or 23 °F) - please, let us know if you are unable to bring your own sleeping bag.

6day/ 5night Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Nights 1 & 2: Estancia
Night 3: Puesto La Rosada (only from December to March)
Nights 4 & 5: Puesto de la Laguna 3 de Abril

5day/ 4night Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Nights 1: Estancia
Night 2: Puesto La Rosada (only from December to March)
Night 3 & 4: Puesto de la Laguna 3 de Abril

In November the ride and overnight at Puesto La Rosada, is not included because of the climate.



Estancia

The main buildings of the Hostelry has been built over 100 years ago in the typical Patagonian style. It has recently been refurbished and renovated. Guests can experience the authentic life of Patagonian estancias while staying here. The imposing view of the Andes mountain range is ever-present, while the Hostelry’s everyday life carries on and it is common to see the men riding past herding the cattle and/or sheep and disappearing over the horizon. Behind the house is the vegetable garden, which provides most of the fresh produce consumed on the Hostelry.
There are 10 bedrooms, each with private bathroom. You can choose between a standard or superior room, while staying at the hostelry. Superior rooms are bigger than standard rooms and have a small living room.
There is a living-dining room with a welcoming wood fireplace. The Quincho (rustic dining room) is set aside for typical Patagonian asados "al palo" -- a traditional charcoal roast on stakes around the flanks, both lamb and beef. Electricity is restricted and powered by a small hydro-electric or gasoil generator (not available 24-hours a day). There is mobile phone signal at the Hostelry. Laundry services are available at the Hostelry for an extra cost.



Puesto La Rosada (only from December to March)

The outpost can accommodate 8 riders. It has two rooms, each with 2 bunk beds (equipped with insulation mats) and one dining room. The outpost has no bathroom.



Puesto de la Laguna 3 de Abril

This outpost has two rooms: one with 2 bunk beds and a single bed and another room that serves as dining room and kitchen where there are another two benches that turn into beds (total capacity - 7 people). A wood-fired stove and a brick clay oven keep the building warm. At night, the gentle light of the lantern create a cozy atmosphere. Evening meals will be prepared while tales of adventures are shared. The toilet/bathroom (shared) is separated from the refuge and contains a shower and one extra bed. Basic bathroom amenities and a towel are provided. The beds are equipped with mattresses or insulation mats. 



Meals
All meals and soft drinks are included during this trip from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on the last day.

The meals at the Hostelry are home-made and varied. Your guide is also your cook for barbecue and regular meals while sleeping outside of the Hostelry (all supplies are brought to the Outposts by vehicle).

Breakfast offers homemade bread, cakes, scones, and jams (all made at the Hostelry), with milk fresh from the cow - accompanied by fresh orange juice.
Lunch and dinner are typical meals of the region - based on lamb, beef, chicken and vegetables (mostly from the garden).

Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to most dietary restrictions with prior notice.

This trip can accommodate special dietary requests.

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Patagonia Glacier Ride
Tour Code: IT-ARRT03P
6 days / 5 nights
Dates : Jan-Mar & Nov-Dec

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Tack: South American Cangalla saddles
Horses: Criollos
Pace: Moderate pace with 4 to 6 hrs a day
Walk, Trot,
Airport: El Calafate - Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
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