PATAGONIA: From Esquel to Puyuhuapi Argentina & Chile

After breakfast, you will enjoy the activity chosen the night before with your guide.
As regard entertainment that imply movement, Huemules offer all kinds of recreational
and sports outdoor activities during summer and winter.
Concerning relaxation, is it the impressive natural scenery of snowy mountains, forest
and streams surrounded by silence and solitude that will provide the perfect
the atmosphere for relaxation and contemplation.
During the Summer, available activities are:
Horse riding
Trekking
Mountain Bike
Flora and Fauna observation
During the Winter:
Snowshoe Trekking
Horse riding in a snowy forest
Ski Touring
Snowmobiles

Accommodation in Huemules Mountain Reserve, DOME room (B, L, D)

Apart from the mentioned activities that you can set up in destination according to
availability, you will be able to enjoy the typical Patagonian gastronomy at Huemules.
Huemules is a wonderful and full Patagonia experience worth enjoying.
The Full Board program include:
Accommodation in the dome
4 daily meals
1 soft drink per meal
2 guided half-day excursion
Natural Water

Accommodation in Huemules Mountain Reserve, DOME room (B, L, D)

You will be taken to Esquel (30 minutes) to board the La Trochita steam train.
One of the characteristics of the railway that the Trochita train runs along is the
narrowness of its gauge of only 75 centimeters (29.5 inches). This railway has changed
little since 1922 and there are a number of unique steam engines. The train will run to
and from Nahuel Pan, some 200 meters (650 feet) higher up through a ravine where you
will see magnificent views of the steppe, baked from the activity of ancient volcanoes,
and of Nahuel Pan mountain (Mynydd Llwyd). The author Paul Theroux in his book ’The Old Patagonian Express’ describes his journey from Boston, USA, to Esquel and his arrival
on the Trochita. The journey takes about 4 hours.
On your arrival, transfer to your hotel. Hosteria Canela is an owner-hosted bed-and-breakfast
hotel, your home away from home in Esquel. It has the feeling of a typical
Patagonian farm homestead: an amiable and homely atmosphere you will enjoy. The
the charming house has 6 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, and offers the
European-style comfort you will appreciate after a long day of traveling through this
immense, striking region

Accommodation Hosteria Canela (B)

Today we offer a Full Day Tour to Los Alerces National Park.
The Park is one of the largest in Argentina and has a land area of 263,000 hectares
(650,000 acres – about the same size as the county of Gwynedd in North Wales). The
park’s characteristic feature is the Alerces forests. There are very few traces of human
activity and the park is bursting with magnificent landscapes, lakes, rivers, and numerous
waterfalls, all surrounded by the Andes mountains swathed in thick forests. The Alerce
tree is a Patagonian cypress and some examples in the park approach 3,000 years of age
and 70 meters (230 feet) in height. You will embark on a lake cruise, where you will be
able to take pleasure in the spectacle of the Torrecillas glacier as you navigate the
numerous inlets of these beautiful lakes. On the distant shore of Lago Futalaufquen is a
footpath that you will be guided along to see examples of the Alerce tree.

Accommodation Hosteria Canela (B)

Today we suggest a visit to Trevelin. An opportunity to wander about Trevelin and enjoy
the views of Gorsedd y Cwmwl Mountain and the Andean range. Historical tour of Cwm
Hyfryd. Welsh pioneers first arrived in Cwm Hyfryd in 1885 during an expedition to
explore the whole of the newly funded Territory of Chubut. By 1888, the first colonizers
arrived to settle on the banks of the Río Percy which flows through Trevelin. By 1918, a
company headed by J. D. Evans built a flour mill and the village of Trevelin flourished
around it. You will visit the historical museum, which is located in the old mill. Another
historical museum that you will visit is the old Escuela 18 at Pentre Sydyn in the Aber
Gyrraints valley, which records the events of the 1902 plebiscite that helped to solve the
territorial claims of Argentina and Chile over the region.
In Trevelin, you will be able to take a typical Welsh Tea.
After that, transfer to Futaleufu. Once in Futaleufu, you will arrive at Pata Lodge. Pata is
another different Experience chosen for this itinerary.
How about rafting on a river made of meltwater from the Andes? Or walking through a
huge forest of hundred-year-old trees? Or leave it all for later and falling asleep feeling
the warmth of a fireplace? At the Pata Lodge, you have all these options and many more.
A hidden nook amid snowy mountains, within the Pata Farm – Futaleufú River.
Surrounded by spectacular landscapes, with a rustic aspect and very comfortable
accommodations, the six Pata Lodge cabins have their own profile, each with different
architecture and layout, all built with local material and labor, aiming at developing the
area as a whole.
Besides the rustic cabins that connect you with the Patagonian spirit, Pata Lodge offers
the PATA BISTRO services, an organic farm-to-table restaurant, where delicious meals
with a variety of fruit and vegetables from our harvested produce await you, offering a
tasty, home-cooked, and healthy cuisine.

Accommodation in Pata Lodge, standard room (B)

Today we offer a 4hs Rafting Tour in Futaleufu River.
The Futaleufú River is one of the premier whitewater rivers in the world for kayaking
and rafting. The river flows in from Argentina, through the town, and empties into
the fjord-shaped Yelcho Lake. Day trips are available on ”the Futa” while several of its
tributaries, such as the Espolón River and the Azul (Blue) River, can be rafted, canoed,
or navigated.
Two lakes, Lake Lonconao and Lake Espolón offer opportunities for paddling and SUP.
Other nearby attractions include the Futaleufú National Reserve, known for its
population of Huemul South Andean deer. Canyoning and rappelling are also possible in
region valleys, with their numerous ravines and waterfalls as well as horse riding, fly
fishing, and mountain biking.
Divided into different levels, these activities are led by qualified and experienced
guides and are based on availability, climatic conditions, and confirmation from our
local suppliers.
Apart from the mainstream activities, there are many other options inside Pata farms
like Yoga classes, outdoor cinema, harvest, beekeeping, sheep breeding, and many
more.

Accommodation in Pata Lodge, standard room (B)

Today we suggest enjoying the day exploring Pata Lodge and relaxing there.

Accommodation in Pata Lodge, standard room (B)

Today we suggest leaving Pata Lodge in the morning and enjoy your trip to Puyuhuapi
driving through the beautiful Carretera Austral.
Puyuhuapi Lodge, in Chilean Patagonia, is a remote and exclusive spa. Ideal for
adventure and disconnection, this will be the perfect way to end your trip. You will need
travel by road through Carretera Austral and cross by boat towards a quiet bay where
you will spot Puyuhuapi Lodge & SPA and its beautiful architecture amidst stunning
vegetation.

Accommodation in Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa, standard room (B, D)

Breakfast. Today we suggest enjoying a relaxing full-day in Puyuhuapi thermal swimming
pools. For those who prefer some activities, Puyuhuapi offers Valdivian Forest trails.

Accommodation in Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa, standard room (B)

Transfer to Balmaceda Airport to take your flight out.
Note: Passengers driving by themselves, should return by Esquel Airport ( in order to drop
off the car). In this case, the itinerary needs to add 1 night in Futaleufu.

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