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Eolo Lodge in El Calafate + Explora El Chalten: Luxury Stay in Patagonia

Stay at Eolo Lodge in El Calafate to explore the Perito Moreno Glacier, and then at Explora El Chalten to discover the Fitz Roy area
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Eolo Lodge in El Calafate + Explora El Chalten: Luxury Stay in Patagonia

Overview

Eolo Lodge + Explora, two amazing places to stay during your visit to Perito Moreno Glacier and Fitz Roy Massif area

Enjoy El Calafate and Perito Moren Glacier in Eolo Lodge.

Eolo Lodge is a luxurious retreat nestled in the heart of Argentine Patagonia, offering guests an unparalleled experience amidst the region’s breathtaking natural landscapes. Located just a short drive from El Calafate, the lodge sits atop a picturesque hillside overlooking the vast expanse of the Patagonian steppe, with panoramic views of the iconic Mount Fitz Roy and the sparkling waters of Lake Argentino.

This exclusive lodge combines rustic elegance with modern comfort, featuring spacious and beautifully appointed rooms, each designed to provide a serene sanctuary for guests to unwind after a day of exploration. The lodge’s architecture blends seamlessly with its surroundings, offering a harmonious retreat that allows guests to immerse themselves in the untamed beauty of Patagonia.

Eolo Lodge offers a range of activities tailored to suit every traveler’s interests, from guided treks and horseback riding excursions through the surrounding wilderness to birdwatching and cultural experiences that provide insight into the region’s rich history and heritage. After a day of adventure, guests can relax and rejuvenate at the lodge’s spa, indulge in gourmet cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients, or simply soak in the stunning views from the comfort of their room or the lodge’s cozy common areas.

Thenk you continue to El Chaltén to enjoy the Fitz Roy Massif at Explora. The Explora lodge in El Chaltén has been strategically located within the Los Huemules Conservation Reserve, one of our key conservation partnerships in the region.

We believe luxury means having everything necessary for an incredible experience, such as a welcoming atmosphere. That’s why each room in our lodges is a place to rest and recharge in remote areas. They are designed to provide silence, privacy, and space, offering you deep relaxation after a day of exploration.

The rooms have been designed to make the most of silence and privacy, ensuring deep rest after a day of exploration. To retreat from everyday life, one must leave the ordinary behind.

The Spa, built to achieve disconnection and immersion in nature with wonderful views of the nirre forest, our spa offers a relaxation space where our travelers can enjoy 2 massage rooms, 2 saunas, and 5 outdoor Jacuzzis.

Finally, Our explorations in El Chaltén have been designed to discover Argentine Patagonia in depth. With this goal in mind, we have identified four exploration zones, each with unique geographical, cultural, and natural characteristics, allowing our travelers to go beyond the surface to delve into the essence of the territory.

Additionally, outside you will find 6 loungers and a shower overlooking the valley and the Electric River, perfect for after a day of exploration.

 

itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive to El Calafate

Arrival in Iguazu. This is the gateway to one of the most spectacular natural wonders in South America and indeed the world! Yes, the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier and the glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park. Once you arrive to El Calafate, transfer to the amazing Eolo Lodge.

The stay begins the moment travelers arrive in El Calafate. Once they reach the airport or the city, drivers are waiting to provide a transfer service to the hotel, which is included in the rate.

The journey lasts about an hour and offers an introduction to the experience of living in Patagonia from EOLO’s perspective. The route passes through El Calafate, skirts Lake Argentino, and immerses travelers in the undulating steppe landscape until reaching the destination.

Once at the lodge, the staff ensures that the days ahead are comfortable and dynamic, fulfilling the desires of each guest. For a complete experience, we suggest staying a minimum of 3 nights. For an ideal experience, we recommend staying 4 nights. This allows guests to fully enjoy the various outdoor activities and facilities at EOLO. Because the goal is simple yet sophisticated: to make the days at EOLO, for those who visit us, an exquisite tool for seeing the world with fresh eyes. And with a luminous capacity for wonder.

Depending on the arrival time, a short-duration activity can be arranged for the afternoon. Recommended excursion: EOLO trekking or horseback riding.

What to do at Perito Moreno Glacier

DAY 2

Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier

Early pick up in the morning, to enjoy a full day visit to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier.

Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier from Eolo Lodge offers guests an unforgettable opportunity to witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles. Located within Los Glaciares National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most iconic and accessible glaciers in the region, known for its massive size, stunning ice formations, and frequent calving events.

Guests typically embark on a scenic journey from Eolo Lodge to Perito Moreno Glacier, enjoying panoramic views of the rugged Patagonian landscape along the way. The journey itself is an experience, as travelers traverse the vast expanses of the Patagonian steppe, passing by pristine lakes and snow-capped mountains.

Upon arrival at Perito Moreno Glacier, visitors are greeted by the breathtaking sight of the glacier’s towering ice walls and brilliant blue hues. Guided walks along the network of walkways provide opportunities to observe the glacier from various vantage points, including elevated viewing platforms offering unobstructed views of the glacier’s face.

One of the highlights of the visit is witnessing the glacier’s dynamic nature, as massive chunks of ice periodically calve off and crash into the waters below with a thunderous roar. This natural spectacle is a testament to the glacier’s ongoing movement and evolution.

Additionally, some excursions may offer the opportunity for more adventurous experiences, such as boat tours that allow visitors to sail closer to the glacier, providing unique perspectives and photo opportunities.

Explora El Chalten, luxury lodge in the Fitz Roy Mount area

Day 3

Arrive to Explora El Chalten

Arrive to El Chaltén, a small lovely village located in the southern Patagonia area, within Los Glaciares National Park and well know as the trekking capital of Argentina. If you arrived by bus, we will pick you up from the bus station to transfer you to the hotel. You also can arrive by rented car.
Welcome at Explora El Chaltén.

Our team of guides will welcome you with a complimentary drink and will approach you to plan the activities you will enjoy during your stay at Explora. The lodge offers numerous options, and the guides will provide information on the duration, difficulty, and different features of each activity to choose the best option for you from that menu. Among these activities are hikes, self-guided trails, climbing, overland trips, and high-mountain excursions.

Remember that all meals are included. The cuisine is based on the interpretation of the environment, nature, and culinary landscape. We will only use seasonal ingredients, sourced from nearby small producers, produced with agroecological criteria, and in some cases, gathered.

Also, remember that the spa is an excellent option! Built to achieve disconnection and immersion in nature with wonderful views of the nirre forest, our spa offers a relaxation space where our travelers can enjoy 2 massage rooms, 2 saunas, and 5 outdoor Jacuzzis. Additionally, outside, you will find 6 loungers and a shower that overlooks the valley and the Electric River, perfect for after a day of exploration.

 

Explora El Chalten, luxury lodge in the Fitz Roy Mount area

DAY 4

Explorations at Explora El Chaltén

After breakfast, free time to enjoy the menu of explorations available at Explora El Chaltén. Check below some information about activities available:

TREKKING ACTIVITIES

Trekking to Huemul Glacier: We will take the van to the southern sector of Lake del Desierto to begin a hike through a Nothofagus forest, where we will start our ascent towards Laguna Huemul at the foot of the glacier. Along the way, we will emerge into clearings to see the waterfalls cascading from the glaciers. We return along the same trail, with a panoramic view of Laguna Huemul, Mount Fitz Roy, and the Río las Vueltas Valley.

Trekking to Pollone Lagoon: This exploration involves various changes in terrain. We will start by crossing the Electric River and gradually immerse ourselves in a vast Nothofagus forest, accompanied all the while by the sounds of Patagonian birds. Further ahead, we will transition to rocky sandbanks typical of the Electric River’s shore, with views of glaciers and mountain ranges up to Lake Eléctrico. We will return along the same path, affording us additional views of the valley.

Birds of Patagonia: We will depart by van to Laguna Condor, where we can observe and learn about the behavior of different types of birds in this region. The area hosts a great diversity of birds, including some that are only seen on this trail. We will then walk through an old humid forest, which due to its characteristics is a great place for potential sightings of owls and owls.

El Pliegue: We start in the southern zone of Los Glaciares National Park, where we will walk along a trail that will take us to different valleys and a hill, where we can have a wide view of Cerro Torre, Laguna Viedma, and the Río de las Vueltas Valley. An ideal exploration to sit and contemplate the mountain.

Cerro Torre Viewpoint: We start the hike at one of the entrances to Los Glaciares National Park, progressing along an uphill trail to a valley with low vegetation, which will provide us with extensive views of Cerro Torre. This exploration will allow us to observe how the glacier’s retreat has left its mark and remains present. Additionally, we will be able to appreciate the Andes mountain range and photograph in detail the landscape, flora, and fauna of Patagonia.

Laguna Torre: From one of the entrances to El Chaltén, we will begin walking along an uphill trail that will reach a valley with low vegetation, allowing us to have an extensive view of Cerro Torre.

Fitz Roy viewpoint: We depart by van towards Los Glaciares National Park, where we will walk through its forests and enjoy views of the Andean mountain ranges. If the day is clear, we will be able to appreciate in all its splendor the Fitz Roy mountain, Mermoz needle, and Poincenot needle. Finally, we will arrive at the Fitz Roy mountain viewpoint, where we will have a unique perspective of this rocky formation and all the surrounding mountains.

These are some of the trekking activities available, there are many more that will be explained and offered by the guides upon arrival at Explora.

OVERLAND EXPEDITIONS

Rio Arriba: We depart by van from the lodge heading north towards the Lago del Desierto Provincial Reserve, traversing beautiful waterfalls formed by the geography of the Rio de las Vueltas Valley. We will venture into humid Nothofagus forests until we reach the viewpoint of Lago del Desierto, from where we will have a panoramic view of the lake, the surrounding mountains, and its glaciers.

Rio de las Vueltas: We depart from the lodge following the Rio de las Vueltas, where we will have different perspectives of the valley and extensive views of the Andes mountain range. We will stop at various places with short walks, allowing time to admire the area. Before returning to the Lodge, we can visit El Chaltén and stroll through its streets.

Again, the guides will explain more activitites available on arrival

Explora El Chalten, luxury lodge in the Fitz Roy Mount area

DAY 5

More explorations at Explora El Chaltén

After breakfast, you´re free to continue the explorations at Explora El Chaltén.
In addition to the activities already detailed, the lodge offers some more which we briefly describe below:

ROCK CLIMBING

Vertical Connection: El Chaltén is one of the best places in the world for rock climbing. Therefore, we want our travelers to experience this activity with us. We will provide them with an initial approach to this activity, learning about the main climbing spots in El Chaltén, their history, how to control their body, and the importance of trust in their partner.

HIGH MOUNTAIN

Cerro Madsen: The ascent to Cerro Madsen, in the Fitz Roy mountain range, is a perfect challenge for mountain beginners or those who want to achieve their first summit in Patagonia and treat themselves to one of the most wonderful views in the world.

*Exploration subject to availability at check-in.

Paso del Cuadrado: An ideal exploration for travelers who want to have a different experience and perspective of Patagonia. Surrounded by mountains, we will border the Electric River through a Patagonian forest, while enjoying the view towards the Marconi Glacier. Afterwards, we will climb a steep slope, leaving the forest behind and approaching the imposing mountains that grow larger with each step. The north face of Fitz Roy will await us at a viewpoint at the highest point of this exploration.

*Exploration subject to availability at check-in.

TREKKINGS

Laguna de los Huemules: We start walking from Explora to cross a forest of lengas and ñires, where the footprint of the Huemul will also be present. We will climb up to Laguna Azul, where we will find a large water reserve that tells the story of what has happened here. Lake and river birds will be our companions during this journey.

It is uncommon to find such richness in such a relatively compact area. The Los Huemules Conservation Reserve brings together characteristics that are not easily found elsewhere in Patagonia.

Laguna Condor: We will walk through a very humid forested area, where biodiversity plays a leading role. The route includes a gentle ascent along a rock ridge, which will give us unique views and perspectives of the Río de las Vueltas Valley. Various birds can be observed in the Laguna area.

Laguna del Diablo: We will walk along a forested trail with views towards the north face of Fitz Roy. Our route will take us alongside the Diablo River, the natural habitat of the Torrent Duck. As we ascend, we will have views of the Cagliero Glacier and Laguna del Diablo.

Explora El Chalten, luxury lodge in the Fitz Roy Mount area

DAY 6

Good bye El Chaltén

After breakfast, check out

What is Included

  • Transferes airport to Eolo Lodge
  • 2 nights of accommodation with meals and activitites at Eolo Lodge
  • Visit to Perito Moreno Glacier
  • 3 nights of accommodation with all meals and explorations included at Explora El Chalten
  • Bus services (buses from El Calafate can be included if you want, just let´s know)
  • Tips

Faq

Yes! We can a guide to your trekking activity and convert it to a private tour. Ask a good personalized english speaking guide just for you. Anyway, the activities provided by Explora are made for reduced groups

Yes! we can quote and add internal flights, just let ´s know.

Absolutely, the program is 100% flexible, so let´s know if you need any change on the program.

Yes, we can add buses from and to El Calafate. Also help you if you prefer to rent a car, or book a private transfer from El Calafate to El Chaltén. Just let´s know.

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