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Short rides and expeditions

We offer rides which can last from one hour to several days. Short rides take place around the valley, riding along the Rich Arm of the Argentinian Lake and nearby places to the main spot: the restaurant of Rio Mitre Estancia, enjoying dreamed landscapes and feeling an unimaginable freedom only hearing the sound of nature: wildlife and all kinds of colourful birds. On the other hand, we also organize longer rides. Some of them consist of what our guests request. These need some time noticed in advance to be prepared. Some others are designed by our guides which are about 10 days journey along the Andes Pre-Hills, and others even visiting towns and posts during the tour. Contact us for further info. cabalgatapatagonicariomitre@hotmail.com
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Meet Esteban Echeverría, owner of this ranch, who 7 years ago started with this place, and still day by day decides to put all his effort to the growth of this touristic venture and all its surroundings.

SHORT RIDES DESCRIPTION:


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**1 HOUR RIDE/Daily tours: Accompanied tour. Rides take place in our Estancia huge valley, delighted by only hearing the sound of nature.



** TWO HOURS RIDE/Daily tours: Guided tour. Visit to the first settlement of Echeverría´s Family which was at the beginning of last century before Perito Moreno Glacier would naturally close for the first time. Later, visit to remains of Indian settlements. Tour along the shores of Lago Rico, one of the arms of the Argentinian Lake, bird watching, fauna and flora as well. Amazing ride!
**FOUR HOURS RIDE/Daily tour: Visit to the first settlement of Echeverría´s Family, visit to ancient indian camping riding along and sometimes crossing Rico Lake till arriving to an old settlement where Martin´s Family lived. (Pioneers of this area). You´ll be delighted by criolla steaks, some good wine and later our traditional MATE poured by our guide. Back to the Restaurant.

**Always a reception of mate, coffee, tea with tortas fritas(fried bread,yummie!)**




Daily Excursions:
9.00 am
Passengers are picked up at their hotels. You´ll enjoy a unique landscape along the almost 60 km till you reach Estancia Rio Mitre, watching birds of all kinds, surrounded by vast extensions and passing many ranches by.
10.00 am
Arriving to Rio Mitre Estancia, there will be a reception of mate or coffee with fried bread.
10.15 am
Accompanied by the guide you´ll be taken to get ready for your ride, along wich you´ll trout along Argentinian lake´s Rich Arm´s shores. Enjoying a magnificent environment of unnumerated species of birds such as flamingos, black neck swans, ibises, upland gueese, all kinds of ducks, and more! which inmigrate every year as the springtime begins.
12.45 Pm
Returnig to the restaurant, where, Esteban Echeverría, its owner, will receive you with a delicious warm wine, while you´ll enjoy of an interactive chat, about the first pioneers of the region and you´ll be able to see some of the archeological remains left by ancient indians tehuelches who inhabited the coasts of the Rich Arm. After this, you´ll be delighted by a delicious patagonic lamb with salads an home-made empanadas.
14.00 Pm
Return to El Calafate, you´ll be left at your hotel.End of our services.

*Cost of the excursion: $258 + $80 trf (round trip) per person


Afternoon excursion:
15.30 Pm
Passengers picked up at hotel.
16.30 Pm
Arrival to Rio Mitre Estancia. While you are invited with mates, Esteban Echeverría, owner of the place and pioneer of this region will tell you about the story of first inhabitants of the area, and also over different archeological remains found at ancient indians settlements established here at the shores of Rico Lake.
17.00Pm
Accompanied by the guide you´ll be taken to get ready for your ride, you´ll trout along Argentinian lake´s Rich Arm´s shores. Enjoying a magnificent environment of unnumerated species of birds such as flamingos, black neck swans, ibises, upland geese, all kinds of ducks, and more! which inmigrate every year as the springtime begins.
19.00 Pm
Return to the restaurant to enjoy a warm chocolate, coffee or tea with a fabulous table of cakes.
20.00 Pm
Our transfer ready to take you back to the hotel. End of our services.

Cost of the excursion: $200 + $80 trf (round trip) per person.
Additional services, please, consult.
(*) All included services within the tariff are: patagonic lamb lunch with homemade empanadas, salads, and dessert. Beverages not included.
Tariffs subjected to changes with no previous notice.

Rio Mitre Restaurant

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Delicious daily menues at our restaurant. We have all meals to offer you. Breakfast, Afternoon tea with variety of cakes and pies, lunches and dinners. Come to enjoy our delightful rustic cuisine while viewing one of the most magnificent landscapes in Patagonia.

Accommodation

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