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Chile & Antarctica Patagonia'sPirenwinkul andAntarctic Cruise
Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to actively explore the beauty of southern Chile, followed by a cruise to Antarctica. Walk, ride horses and raft across Patagonia's rugged landscape and then relax in Antarctica, breathe in the crisp air from the deck and watch for dolphins and whales.
brief itinerary
· Day 1 Fly to Chile. · Day 2 Explore Santiago. · Day 3 Fly to the Lake District; ride through forests. · Day 4 Walk to the summit of a smouldering volcano. · Day 5 Raft a fun river; eat a traditional asado on a ranch. · Day 6 Stay in an ancient forest. · Day 7 Walk through the forest; relax in the outdoor hot pool. · Day 8 Fly over ice to Patagonia. · Day 9 Travel into Torres del Paine. · Day 10 Morning horseride; afternoon lakeshore walk. · Day 11 Walk on top of a glacier. · Day 12 Walk through the Park; porters carry your bags. · Day 13 Cross Lake Pehoe for beautiful views. · Day 14 Walk to the mile-high granite towers (torres) del Paine. · Day 15 Travel south to the world's most southerly city. · Days 16-17 Explore Ushuaia. · Day 18 Board your boat, set sail. · Days 19-20 Cross Drake's Passage; look out for whales. · Day 21 King George Island for elephant seals and penguins. · Day 22 Set foot on Antarctica. · Day 23 Walk amongst seals. · Day 24 Explore a huge glacier. · Day 25 Sail to an active volcano; swim in warm waters. · Days 26-27 Return journey. Relax and talk over your experiences. · Days 28-29 Travel home.
Chile & Antarctica Atacama,Patagonia andAntarctic cruise
brief itinerary
· Day 1 Fly to Chile. · Day 2 Travel to the Atacama. · Day 3 Bike across salt flats. · Day 4 Walk on old Inca roads. · Day 5 Walk to the summit of a dormant volcano. · Day 6 Fly to Santiago. · Day 7 Free day in Santiago. · Day 8 Travel into Patagonia. · Day 9 Take a boat into Torres del Paine. · Day 10 Walk on top of a glacier. · Day 11 Hike across the park. · Day 12 Walk between mountains and lakes. · Day 13 Walk past lakes to a beautiful valley. · Day 14 Hike to the torres. · Day 15 Travel to the world's most southerly city. · Days 16-17 Explore Ushuaia. · Day 18 Set sail today. · Days 19-20 Cross Drake's Passage; look out for whales. · Day 21 See seals and penguins. · Day 22 Set foot on Antarctica. · Day 23 Sail south through a narrow iceberg-filled passage. · Day 24 Explore the face of huge glaciers. · Day 25 Swim in warm volcanic waters. · Days 26-27 Relax and talk over your experiences. · Day 28 Travel home. · Day 29 Arrive back.
Combine three extraordinary experiences in one holiday. Begin your trip in the high altitudes of the Atacama Desert, amidst volcanoes and salt lagoons. Explore Patagonia's magnificent Torres del Paine in depth, then cruise to Antarctica's silent landscape and get close to the incredible wildlife.
How active?
This adventurous holiday requires no experience, just a reasonable fitness level. Hike, ride and enjoy the white-water rafting but you can opt out of specific activities if you wish. Shore landings in Antarctica involve some gentle walking but nothing too strenuous. Note that seas can get rough across the 400 miles of Drake's Passage.
How active?
There is some high altitude walking in the Atacama, but you acclimatise gradually. In Patagonia, you hike a four-day trail across Torres del Paine, walking around five hours per day. Shore landings in Antarctica are relaxed affairs with some gentle walking.
How comfortable?
How comfortable?
Stay in luxury hotels, charming lodges, and communal refugios in Patagonia. Spend nights at a converted farmstead inside Torres del Paine and a remote lodge in the heart of the Alerce forest. The M/V Antarctic Dream provides 100ft2 cabins, great food and a bar, gym, sauna and library.
Stay in first class small hotels with twin/ double en suite rooms, except for four nights in Patagonia's refugios. Luggage is portaged in Torres del Paine, and in Chile you will be part of a small guided group. The M/V Antarctic Dream provides 100ft2 cabins, great food as well as a bar, gym, sauna and library.
Sounds perfect?
Sounds perfect?
For details of what's included and more information see the detailed itinerary on our website or call us for a copy. For dates and prices see the enclosed sheet. To check availability please call us on 0845 22 55 058 or email info@pura-aventura.com.
For details of what's included and more information see the detailed itinerary on our website or call us for a copy. For dates and prices see the enclosed sheet. To check availability please call us on 0845 22 55 058 or email info@pura-aventura.com.
WhY Pura
?
This holiday is unique to Pura. We are entirely committed to safe and environmentally sound travel to both Chile and the Antarctic.
WhY Pura
?
As associate members of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators, we are commited to appropriate and environmentally sound travel to the Antarctic.
Call 0845 22 55 058 to discuss our antarctic holidays
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