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Argentine Patagonia
Patagonia is a beautiful and unspoilt wilderness region with landscapes ranging from heavily forested mountains to wild and wind-swept peninsulas and breathtaking glaciers. Home to a fantastic variety of wildlife, including penguins, sea lions and whales, as well as many unique native plants, Patagonia is sure to fascinate visitors with a sense of adventure and a love of the outdoors, who can lose themselves among its vast open spaces.
4 Day Discover the Valdés Peninsula
Departures: Daily Day 1: Trelew Puerto Madryn On arrival at Trelew Airport you will join a tour to Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery, 120km from Trelew, which can be home to over half a million Magellanic penguins and their chicks, plus cormorants, giant petrels and oystercatchers. Overnight in the resort of Puerto Madryn. Overnight: Península Valdés Day 2: Valdés Peninsula Enjoy a full-day visit to the Valdés Peninsula, 100km from Puerto Madryn on the South Atlantic coast, and originally inhabited by settlers from Wales. You will appreciate the outstanding natural habitat of the elephant seals, sea lions and the thousands of sea birds which have made the peninsula their home. Your tour continues with a two-night stay at the Faro Punta Delgada, a remote lighthouse on the peninsula's southeastern tip. In the evening, watch the wild seascape while enjoying Patagonian speciality dishes and a selection of quality wines in the hotel restaurant, or play a few games of pool in the naval-themed pub.(BLD) Overnight: Faro Punta Delgada Day 3: Valdés Peninsula Today, choose from a range of complimentary excursions on offer at the hotel, including horse riding, guided flora and fauna walks, and elephant seal observations. There are also additional excursions available at extra charge, including a boat trip to see southern right whales (JuneDecember), or a chance to view the fascinating underwater environment on a scuba dive.(BLD) Day 4: Depart Trelew After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to Trelew Airport for your onward flight.(B)
Tour Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Discover the Valdés Peninsula
Single 715 N/A 865 895 1029 Twin 01Jan09-31Mar09 479 01Apr09-31Jul09 N/A 01Aug09-31Aug09 579 01Sep09-30Sep09 595 01Oct09-31Dec09 659 Hotel is closed 01Apr-31Jul09, please call for alternatives
Prices Include
* 3 nights accommodation as shown in itinerary * Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) * Transfers, sightseeing and tours as detailed * Services of an English-speaking guide whilst touring
4 Day Bariloche's Lakes, Forests & Mountains
Departures: Daily Day 1: Arrive Bariloche On arrival in Bariloche you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for a three-night stay. Relax this afternoon or explore the bustling town. Overnight: Hotel Edelweiss Day 2: 'Small Circuit' Sightseeing Tour This morning, enjoy the classic three-hour 'Small Circuit' sightseeing tour. Leaving Bariloche, head west along the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. A seven-minute chairlift ride can then be taken to Cerro Campanario for some of the best views in the region. From here, the landscape changes into lush temperate rainforest and the tour continues past Lake Moreno and the sheer face of Mount López. Enjoy fantastic views of the lakes and islands before heading back to Bariloche for an afternoon at leisure. (B) Day 3: Bariloche At Leisure After breakfast (included), spend a day at leisure to enjoy your surroundings and walk in the mountains, or why not try the following optional excursion: The Seven Lakes Circuit (optional tour): Discover the breathtaking beauty of Bariloche's lake district. Travel along a scenic, winding road past the charming mountain town of Villa La Angostura, a paradise for nature lovers and fishers alike, and along the shores of The Seven Lakes, surrounded by stunning mountains and forests. Prices from £147 per person. Day 4: Depart Bariloche This morning, transfer to Bariloche Airport for your onward flight, or take the spectacular lake crossing to Puerto Varas in Chile (see page 65 for the reverse itinerary). (B)
Please note we can arrange a variety of exciting and adventurous excursions including rafting, bike and boat tours. Please call for further details and prices.
Tour Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Bariloche's Lakes, Forests & Mountains
Twin 219 229 349 245 Single 365 379 625 409
Prices Include
* 3 nights accommodation including breakfast * All transport and activities as detailed * Services of an English-speaking guide whilst touring
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