DAY 03: PUERTO DESEADO – LOS ANTIGUOS- Estancia Telken

The journey today crosses Patagonia from the Atlantic Ocean to the Andes. Lunch at an authentic bar/restaurant Patagonico “El Pluma”, located nearby the great valley of Rio Deseado. In the afternoon visit to Lake Buenos Aires and the Cherry town of Los Antiguos. Then we take the mythical Route 40, the most extensive in the country (4600 km.). After passing Perito Moreno town, we arrive to Estancia Telken. Which is located on the foot of Meseta Buenos Aires? Lodge and dinner in the Estancia. Telken is an old Patagonian Estancia, settled in 1915 that breed sheep and horses. It is a tree lined and sheltered cozy place. Its owners, Petty and Coco Nauta, will be waiting us with a warm welcome. Distance: 600 km (paved road)

DAY 04: Estancia Telken – CUEVA DE LAS MANOS – NATIONAL PARK PERITO MORENO

The adventure starts with a drive south along the Route 40. First, we visit the Cuevas de las Manos. There is a narrow path from the ranger's house parallel to the river to access to the different shelters and caves. According to experts, the splendid cave paintings belong to at least three different periods of styles on this archeological site, from 7300 B.C. to 1000 A.C. Motives are easy to recognize depending on different techniues and colors. After a nutritious box Lunch drive towards the National Park Perito Moreno, one of the further places of Ruta 40 and less visited areas. The Park protects the fauna and flora patagonica as well as a chain of lakes and rivers. It is remarkable on th park, the quantity of guanacos (lama guanicoe). Lodge and dinner at Estancia La Oriental. Home cooked meals are shared with the owners and other guests. Distance: 390 km (gravel road)