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Buenos Aires A RG E N T I N A Trekking Level ATL ANTIC OCE AN El Chalten/Glacier NP CHILE Perito Moreno Glacier Cultural Discovery Nature & Wildlife Chile & Argentina 17 days Trip Code: IAR El Calafate Torres del Paine NP Punta Arenas Ushuaia Patagonia Wilderness Hike past mountains, lakes and glaciers · Disover the beauty of Torres del Paine · Travel to the end of the earth at Tierra del Fuego Puerto Natales Dates & Prices Guide Visit our website or call a Travel Consultant for the latest dates & prices. Alternatively scan your smart phone over the barcode. Patagonia is a land of vast wilderness, a pristine environment offering inspirational trekking amid glaciers, mountains and stunning scenery. This wonderful open-air theatre, where immense natural beauty and rich wildlife combine to create an unforgettable experience, is full of rewards. Your stay in the awesome Andes of southern Chile and Argentina is invariably one of the highlights of the trip on this journey to the "uttermost end of the earth". 2012 Sun 1 Jan - Tue 17 Jan Sun 8 Jan - Tue 24 Jan Sun 15 Jan - Tue 31 Jan Sun 22 Jan - Tue 7 Feb Sun 29 Jan - Tue 14 Feb Sun 5 Feb - Tue 21 Feb Sun 12 Feb - Tue 28 Feb Sun 19 Feb - Tue 6 Mar Sun 26 Feb - Tue 13 Mar Sun 4 Mar - Tue 20 Mar Sun 11 Mar - Tue 27 Mar Sun 18 Mar - Tue 3 Apr Sun 25 Mar - Tue 10 Apr Sun 30 Sep - Tue 16 Oct Sun 7 Oct - Tue 23 Oct Sun 14 Oct - Tue 30 Oct Sun 21 Oct - Tue 6 Nov Sun 28 Oct - Tue 13 Nov Sun 4 Nov - Tue 20 Nov Sun 18 Nov - Tue 4 Dec Sun 25 Nov - Tue 11 Dec Sun 2 Dec - Tue 18 Dec Sun 9 Dec - Tue 25 Dec With flights Without flights Itinerary Day 1/2 Fly to Buenos Aires and take a tour around the city. Day 3 El Calafate Fly to El Calafate where you have the afternoon free to explore and prepare for the next two days. Day 4/5 El Chalten Travelling by mini van, you reach one of the world's few advancing glaciers. From the Perito Moreno Glacier you make for El Chalten, where you head out on some incredible hikes. Day 6 Laguna Torre Hike to Laguna Torre for inspiring views of the Cerro Torres, before returning to El Calafate in the evening. Day 7-10 Torres del Paine NP Next you'll have two full days hiking in the stunningly beautiful Torres del Paine NP, famed for soaring pinnacles, iceberg-filled lakes and sweeping wilderness vistas. Day 11 Punta Arenas A local bus takes you to the end of the world at Punta Arenas, where you have the rest of the afternoon free. Day 12-14 Ushuaia Heading back into Argentina you arrive at Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. You'll cruise the Beagle Channel, looking for marine wildlife in the Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego. Day 15 Buenos Aires You return to the exciting city of Buenos Aires for your final night. Day 16/17 Overnight flight home. Essentials Anyone in good health can participate in this trip. Circular day walks are challenging and you should be prepared for some long hikes on rough terrain. Activities Trekking, city tour, discover natural wonders. Transport Domestic flights, minibus/ small coach, public bus, on foot, ferry Accommodation Basic hotels (8nts), B&B (3nts), camping (3nts) Meals included 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 3 dinners £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,039 £3,039 £3,039 £3,039 £3,039 £3,039 £3,039 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,199 £3,199 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 £2,195 All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). Single room option not available. For insurance details see p193. Flights Indirect flights with Iberia from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change. Punta Arenas Average Daily Max Temp °C 15 12 9 6 3 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 7 7 5 4 3 3 3 4 6 6 7 7 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 50 40 30 20 10 0 Perito Moreno Glacier Buenos Aires 41 For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/IAR