Days 1-3 Hike below Cerro Fitz Roy’s jagged granite spires to gorgeous Laguna de los Tres Mirador de los Cóndores reveals mammoth views over the Torre and Fitz Roy peaks Marvel at the sight of ancient forests and otherworldly surroundings Witness glaciers spilling dramatically down ice-carved valleys and massive blue icebergs floating atop glacial melt – a sight that’s sure to take your breath away Malbec, pinot noir, torrontés and more – discover delectable Argentine vintages at a wine tasting.

Days 4-5 Ice-trek on Perito Moreno Glacier – crampons and our expert guide give you the edge Learn to make authentic Argentine empanadas from a local expert In El Calafate, try the homemade ice cream flavored with a local berry, calafate, after which the town is named Explore the World Heritage site of Los Glaciares National Park, a frozen landscape of crevasses and extraordinary blue ice.

Day 6 Unforgettable boat rides among icebergs and fjords – get ready for a close encounter with famous Upsala Glacier Watch for soaring condors along Cristina Bay before ascending through lenga forests to a stunning panorama of lakes, mountains and ice fields Sip yerba mate, the local beverage, like Patagonian cowboys Enjoy a tour of an estancia and learn about its history from the family’s private museum collection.

Days 7-8 Try on gaucho life with a guided horseback ride across the pampas A rocky trail leads to Fossil Canyon, featuring startlingly colored stones and ammonite fossils believed to be millions of years old.

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