Program Updates

Suggested reading

Reminder to read the brief sections of text from Tompkins Conservation’s book Patagonia National Park: Chile. There will be a group discussion with the students on September 5. Scroll down for a scanned copy of the text pages.

Change of Estancia

We recently learned that our visit to Estancia Cristina in El Calafate will not be possible, as the estancia will not be open for visitors during our trip. Instead, we have arranged a visit to Estancia Nibepo Aike. This historic ranch, which covers over 12,000 hectares, was founded over a century ago by a Croatian pioneer and is still run by the same family three generations later. While it began as a sheep ranch, today it is renowned for raising prestigious Hereford cattle.

Change of flight from Ushuaia on September 19

Our planned flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires’ EZE airport has been cancelled by the airline. Instead, we will take a morning flight from Ushuaia to the other airport in Buenos Aires, AEP, arriving in Buenos Aires at 12:30 p.m. We will enjoy a lunch together at Hierro Restaurant in the Palermo neighborhood, with time to explore Palermo on our own, then continue by bus to EZE airport in time for our evening flights home.

Early flight on September 11

Please note that on September 11, our hotel departure time for the airport will be 4:15 a.m. While this early start isn't ideal, it is the only available schedule option. Boxed breakfast will be available.