A Luxury Vacation to El Calafate & The Glaciers

Blissfully isolated, southern Patagonia feels like the end of the world – immense glaciers, deep-water lakes, windswept plains, and granite spires shaped by relentless wind and ice.

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El Calafate, set on the shores of Lago Argentino, is the natural gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier, where vast slabs of ice thunder into the waters below. A short drive north lies El Chaltén, a frontier town framed by the Fitz Roy massif and some of the finest trekking in South America.

Expeditions in Southern Patagonia can take place by boat, on foot or by air, traversing glacial lakes, fjords, and the largest ice fields outside Greenland and Antarctica. Few places on Earth can match its sheer scale and scope for adventure.

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Ride with gauchos through little-travelled valleys, cast a line in remote rivers, or follow expert mountaineers deep into the backcountry.

Patagonia is dotted with working estancias and cosy lodges, serving as comfortable launch points for epic journeys into the wilderness. Those happiest in the saddle can ride from estancia to estancia through some of the continent’s least-charted terrain.

Further south, a short flight from El Calafate brings you to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. From here, boats slip through the Beagle Channel into the wild reaches of Tierra del Fuego.

For those drawn beyond, Ushuaia is the gateway to Antarctica. Whether joining a small-ship expedition or chartering a private yacht, continuing south makes a fitting finale to any Patagonian journey.

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LUXURY ACCOMMODATION IN EL CALAFATE & THE GLACIERS

EOLO

Set on a 10,000-acre estancia between El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier, EOLO is a modern 17-room Relais & Châteaux lodge inspired by the estancias of old. From every room, the views across the steppe, the Andes and Lake Argentino are spectacular.

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Aguas Arriba

Reached only by boat or on foot, this remote five-suite lodge on Lago del Desierto offers sweeping views of Mount Fitz Roy and hanging glaciers, along with fishing in salmon-rich waters and quiet wilderness trails.

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Pristine Camp

On the private Dos Lagos ranch, Pristine Camp sits on the shores of Lake Argentino, looking out over the Perito Moreno Glacier. With six pared-back, elegant domes, thoughtful dining, and excursions led by expert hosts, this is glamping at its best.

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Estancia Cristina

Reached only by boat across Lago Argentino, this historic estancia offers pared-back luxury. Founded in 1914, the 20-room lodge is simple but comfortable, with wide mountain views and a top-notch line-up of guided adventures.

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BEYOND SOUTHERN PATAGONIA

Argentina is a land of breathtaking contrasts, from the thundering waterfalls of Iguazú to the vineyards of Mendoza and the desert landscapes of the northwest.