EXPERIENCES

Departure from Puerto Madryn; after traveling 70 km through Patagonian steppe, we reach the southern end of the mouth of the Golfo Nuevo where Punta Ninfas lighthouse is located, a valuable reference for navigators entering this area. On the beaches that surround Punta Ninfas we can see breeding groups of elephants and seals. We then continue to El Pedral, an authentic Patagonian estancia built at the beginning of the 20th century. The materials and furniture were brought from Europe by boat and landed on the coasts of the estancia itself. Then we went to the Magellan penguin colony located on El Pedral seashore, a short distance from the house. A guided tour between their nests allows us to better know these curious animals. In summer we recommend a cap and sunglasses, as well as to carry a bottle of water. At noon, we have lunch in the estancia: grilled lamb with a variety of salads, dessert and coffee (includes drinks and wine). In the afternoon you can enjoy the pool and the pétanque court, as well as take walks around the property or have a tea/coffee before returning back our hotel.

We will experience the gastronomic and cultural essence of Palermo, one of Buenos Aires' most vibrant neighborhoods. The traditional Palermo tour has been revamped and renamed the Local Bites Palermo Tour, featuring a new itinerary designed to introduce visitors to the most everyday and authentic flavors of Buenos Aires. Through gastronomy, the experience invites you to enjoy a full day in the life of an Argentine: we begin at a bakery with the classic breakfast or afternoon snack of medialunas and chipá; we continue by discovering the hearty, homemade cuisine of a traditional bodegón porteño; and we finally arrive at the table of the Argentine asado, one of Argentina's quintessential culinary rituals. The tour concludes with a classic sweet treat to complete the experience. For approximately 3 and a half hours, guests will taste more than 10 dishes, with alcoholic beverages included at one of the stops, in addition to non-alcoholic drinks.

We leave from the hotel towards Tierra Mayor Valley. Our Musher instructor will welcome us and give us an introductory chat about the dogsledding world, while we visit the kennels. Then we´ll receive the instructions about sled assembly and driving techniques. We´ll put the harnesses on the dogs, we hitch them to the sled and off we go! This intense adventure is great fun! As we go, our sled caravan heads into the snowy valley until we arrive at Refugio del Hachero, where we´ll recover energy with some hot beverages. After a short rest, mushers and dogs continue the journey through forests, frozen rivers and experiencing the magic white silence. Maximum 8 pax and 4 sleds. Passengers must be in good health, must like dogs and have a team spirit. Dogsledding is comparable to cross country skiing, so reasonable fitness is required.