Highlights
- Hike Los Alerces National Park
- Horseback ride through the Huemules Reserve
- Try typical Argentinean cuisine and local wines
- Sleep in a glass dome under the stars
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival at Huemules Mountain Reserve | Huemules Mountain Reserve |
| Day 2 | Day Excursion | Huemules Mountain Reserve |
| Day 3 | Los Alerces National Park | Huemules Mountain Reserve |
| Day 4 | Time to Depart |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Huemules Mountain Reserve
The adventure begins once you land at Esquel Airport, where a representative will greet you and bring you to the Huemules Natural Reserve.
After a light lunch, you will check-in and choose from one of the half-day excursion options. Activities depend on the season. From October-June, enjoy horseback riding, trekking, and mountain biking. Winter months (July-September) bring snowshoeing and ski touring.
Day 2: Day Excursion
Today, you'll choose two half-day excursions.
Spend the morning hiking through the mountains, horseback riding, or in another activity of your liking, then head back to the domes for lunch. The reserve proudly serves local food, including Argentinean steak, famous around the world for its tenderness and quality.
After you've gotten your strength back, it's time to head out on the second excursion of the day. At night, you can enjoy dinner and local wine in the domes.
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Day 3: Los Alerces National Park
Today after breakfast, you'll prepare for a full day tour of the majestic Los Alerces National Park.
Getting to the park is half the adventure. First, you'll cross the Arrayanes River Bridge towards Mendez Lake. from here, you'll hike about 1.24mi (2km) before arriving at the Chucao Pier, where you'll board a boat. Cross the lake and disembark at the Sagrario Pier to start a hike towards park.
Los Alerces protects the millenary larch trees, some of which are 2,600 years old! Spend the rest of the day surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.
Day 4: Time to Depart!
Today marks the end of your stay at Huemules Mountain Reserve.
Enjoy one last morning waking up to mountain views before heading back to Esquel to take your flight back home.
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