45th Congress of the International Society for the History of Medicine
September 5-9, 2016
Buenos Aires - Argentina
EL CALAFATE
The southern glaciers are “a must” in Argentina. The country has plenty of astonishing places, but this combine spectacular nature with the bonus of reaching them easily.
El Calafate is the support town with accommodation and main services. That is the starting point for the visits to the glaciers located at Los Glaciares National Park, located 80 km far from El Calafate village.
The most famous glacier is Perito Moreno, which expands over the south side of the Argentino Lake waters, with a 5 km front and 60 metres high over the lake.
Other glaciers such as Upsala can also be visited but by boat.
HOW TO GET THERE?
By plane from Buenos Aires (2 hours 30') or Ushuaia (40') or Trelew (1 hour 30'') and Bariloche (2 hours)
By land from Torres del Paine (Chile)
WE OFFER A FOUR DAY TOUR (3 NIGHTS):
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Accommodation with breakfast
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Transfers in/out El Calafate airport
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Full day tour to Perito Moreno glacier
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Full day navigation tour to Upsala glacier including box-lunch
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Seat-in-bus services with Spanish/English speaking guide. National park entrance fees are included. Daily departures.
FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED
Prices are subject to change
POSADA LOS ALAMOS HOTEL ****
Ing. Héctor M. Guatti 1135, El Calafate
USD 705 Per person in double rom
USD 952 Per person in single room
KOSTEN AIKE HOTEL ****
Gobernador Moyano 1243, El Calafate
USD 645 Per person in double rom
USD 861 Per person in single room
KAPENKE HOTEL ***
9 de Julio 112, El Calafate