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SEASON: NOVEMBER – MARCH Operational notes: Day 4 & 5: The order of activities may vary due to weather conditions. Day 8: The island lacks infrastructure and a dock for disembarkation, making it inaccessible for people with mobility difficulties. Day 10: A departure fligh after 5PM is required. To keep in mind: All boat trips are subject to weather and navigational conditions. Day 1 Puerto Madryn / La Providencia. D Arrival in Puerto Madryn and transfer to La Providencia, an estate that preserves the values of its original founders while seeking sustainability and environmental conservation. Free time to enjoy the facilities and its multivariable olive grove, from which they obtain extra virgin olive oil produced on the estate. Day 2 La Providencia. B L D Today, we will explore one of the most pristine and untouched areas in the region. Upon arrival, we encounter a paradise of wildlife in their natural habitat, such as Magellanic penguins, cormorants, sea lions, and elephant seals. If we're lucky, we may come across terrestrial fauna like guanacos, choiques, and hares along the way. After lunch, we savor the scenery before starting our return journey. Total distance traveled: 84km (52 miles) Day 3 La Providencia / Camarones. B In the morning, we depart for Trelew, where we will make a brief stop to visit the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum (MEF), an undisputed international reference in paleontology. Afterward, we continue to Camarones, classified as an 'Authentic Village' due to its status as a typical Patagonian fishing village. The surroundings of Camarones are an area where several initiatives for the conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage converge, as it is home to a rich marine fauna. Some of these initiatives include the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Patagonia Azul, Global Penguin Society (GPS), and Rewilding Argentina, among others. Day 4 Camarones B L Very close to Camarones, we find the Cabo Dos Bahías Wildlife Reserve, which protects a colony of over 30,000 Magellanic penguins. Cabo Dos Bahías is also the gateway to the Interjurisdictional Coastal-Marine Park Patagonia Austral, where a majestic geography serves as a refuge for other species, such as South American sea lions, cormorants, steamer ducks, gray foxes, among others. From designated trails, we take a tour that allows us to observe penguins' behavior without disturbing them. Afterward, we transfer to Caleta Sara, a small reserve that, due to its beauty, pristine nature, and stunning landscape, becomes an ideal place for lunch. Return to Camarones. Total distance traveled: 58 km (36 miles) Travel time: 4/5 hours Day 5 Camarones. B L At the scheduled time, we set out for a boat trip to Isla Leones. While exploring the whimsical coastline, we encounter a colony of very curious sea lions that often approach the boat. Upon reaching the island, we take a hike to the lighthouse, declared as Argentine Cultural Heritage. We continue navigating through Caleta Hornos, which, in addition to its unique beauty, holds historical significance as it was the location of the first Spanish city, Nueva Leon, formally established by the Spanish in 1535. In one of the coves, we stop for lunch, rest, and enjoy the beach. Return to Camarones. Day 6 Camarones / Comodoro Rivadavia. B At the agreed-upon time, transfer to Comodoro Rivadavia. Free afternoon. Total distance traveled: 260 km (161 miles) Travel time: 3/4 hours Day 7 Comodoro Rivadavia / Campamento Darwin. B D In the morning, we depart for Campamento Darwin Eco Lodge, which invites us to experience a place that makes us feel detached from the world. In the afternoon, we take a tour of the ranch's main house, visiting its facilities, the shearing shed, and the stables. Free time. Total distance traveled: 305 km (189 miles) Travel time: 5/6 hours Day 8 Campamento Darwin. B L D In the morning, we set out across the vast Patagonia to discover the ravine that so surprised Charles Darwin. We visit the triangular rock immortalized in Martens' drawings and continue the visit to the canyons of rock art. In the afternoon, we travel downstream to encounter ranch facilities that tell us the history. Day 9 Campamento Darwin. B L D We venture through the steppe to Puerto Jenkins and cross the estuary to reach the port where we embark for a boat trip to encounter the Yellow-Crested Penguin, also known as the Jumping Rockhopper Penguin due to its unique way of moving. We head to Penguin Island, declared a Marine Park because it is one of the sites with the greatest marine biodiversity in Patagonia. Day 10 Campamento Darwin / Comodoro Rivadavia. B In the morning, we head to the western part of the ranch to explore the rocky canyons filled with magical caves, springs surrounded by wildlife, allowing us to experience natural balance without human intervention. At the scheduled time, we return to Comodoro Rivadavia to board the return flight. Total distance traveled: 305 km (189 miles) Travel time: 5/6 hours