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Patagonia Adventure
Camping Tour 19 Days
The ultimate journey to the southern tip of South America. Argentina and Chile offer endless contrasts and natural delights.
Santiago
ARGENTINA CHILE Pucón Ensenada Bariloche
Los Alerces NP
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Perito Moreno Chalten/Fitz Roy Calafate
Torres del Paine NP
Punta Arenas
ITINERARY
Departs our Santiago hotel at 0730hrs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Santiago/Night Train 11 Pucón 12 Pucón 13 Ensenada 14 Bariloche (HP) 15 Bariloche (HP) 16 Bariloche (HP) 17 Los Alerces NP 18 Los Alerces NP 19 Perito Moreno (HP) Chalten/Fitz Roy (HP) Chalten/Fitz Roy (HP) Chalten/Fitz Roy (HP) Calafate (HP) Calafate (HP) Torres del Paine NP Torres del Paine NP Torres del Paine NP Punta Arenas
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Argentina & Chile - Classic Camping Tour
xperience the peaceful and cultivated landscapes of the Wine District near Santiago, the shimmering rivers and towering snow-capped Andes in the Lake District, and the pristine and staggering beauty of Patagonia with its open pampas, remote beech forests and massive glaciers. Come and experience this diverse landscape at the far-side of the world. Leaving the lively capital of Santiago, we follow the wine tasting trail into Chiles famous orchards for a sampling of the great wines produced here in the shadows of the towering Andes. Continuing into the beautiful Lake District, choose to climb the snow-capped Villarica Volcano and peer into its cone, which still has bubbling lava flows, and then enjoy a soothing soak in the nearby local hot springs. Next, we venture south into Argentina over the Andes and along Lake Llanquihue to beautiful Bariloche, an outdoor lovers paradise. Situated along lake Nahuel Huapi and inside of the National Park, choose to hike or bicycle into the nearby wilderness. Then its on to the fantastic Fitz Roy range of mountains, visiting Canyon of the Rio Pinturas and Cueva de las Manos- a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the most significant displays of rock art in Patagonia, some considered to be over 9500 years old. Continuing on to the southern-most section of Los Glaciares National Park, we will spend the afternoon walking along the face of the massive
Perito Moreno Glacier. This huge expanse of ice spills down from the southern Patagonian ice cap like a frozen waterfall, and we will get close enough to hear its constant creaking and cracking as chunks of ice break and fall into Lago Argentino below. Take a boat ride up to the face or don crampons and walk on the glacier itself. Back into Chile we will explore another UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park, Torres del Paine. A wonderland for the outdoor enthusiast; we will spend three days here exploring the park and camping alongside shimmering lakes with thundering glaciers calving into them. We finish this tremendous journey at one of the worlds southernmost cities, Punta Arenas. You will return from this adventure rested, relaxed, and filled with memories of this otherworldly place - Patagonia.
NP = National Park HP = hotel nights included in the price
TOUR ESSENTIALS
Duration: 19 days When to go: November - March Accommodation: 8 camping nights 9 lodging nights, 1 night train Meals: US$9 daily camping food kitty Some meals paid locally
WHATS INCLUDED
" Services of English/Spanish speaking tour leader, camping fees / equipment and private transportation " 9 nights lodging accommodation shown as (HP) in the itinerary, 1 night on overnight train " Guided Trekking in Los Alerces, Bariloche, Chalten/Fitz Roy and Torres del Paine NP " Tour of Santiago, Viña del Mar or local winery " Cueva de las Manos " Pucón area hot springs " Admission to all National Parks and monuments as per the itinerary
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Whitewater rafting (seasonal) " Mountain biking Cruise on Lake Argentino " Horseback riding Villarica Volcano Climb " Penguin Rookery Perito Moreno Glacier Trek
For departure dates and prices please see pages 124 - 127
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