Patagonia Adventure

Name: Patagonia Adventure
Brand: WORLD EXPEDITIONS
SKU: 12905545
Price: 6490 AUD

Patagonia

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From 27/11/2022 to 07/03/2023

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Nov Sun 27 2022 to Dec Tue 06 2022

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Dec Sun 11 2022 to Dec Tue 20 2022

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Jan Sun 08 2023 to Jan Tue 17 2023

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Feb Sun 26 2023 to Mar Tue 07 2023

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What's included

Take in the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier and the quaint town of Puerto Natales.

Embark on scenic day walks in Los Glaciares National Park.

Explore the beautiful valleys, glaciers and trails around Mount Fitz Roy.

Trek amongst the stunning wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park.

Journey by boat via the Balmaceda Glacier to Torres del Paine National Park.

9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinnersGood quality hotel and lodge accommodation (mainly 4 star) throughout on a twin share basisAll internal ground transport by private bus for groups of 11 or more peopleOne leader throughout for groups of 11 or more peopleBilingual local guides for each section and shared transfers for groups of less than 11 peopleSome activities are on a shared service basis (please see trip itinerary for details)All guide fees and national park entrance costsWorld Expeditions will endeavour to arrange for single travellers to share accommodation with another participant of the same gender, however if we can not match you up a single supplement will be applicable.

If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room.

Please refer to our website for the additional cost.

Most of the hotels and lodges we use on this trip can be described as 4 star accommodation, some of them are categorised as 3 stars.

In smaller towns and villages or National Parks, hotel options are often limited and we might have to use more basic accommodation with a lower or without star rating.

Please note that the star rating in South America is very fluid and can’t be compared to a western standard star rating, however you can be assured of clean, comfortable and well located lodgings.

Please note: Due to the overwhelmingly popularity of Patagonia it can occasionally happen that we have to split groups and accommodate them in different hotels on some nights, especially in Torres del Paine National Park.

The group will be together for all activities during the day.

Group Size: 2 - 16.

Day Walking.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive El Calafate On your arrival in El Calafate, make your way to the group hotel. A transfer can be booked on request for an additional cost. You will meet your guide in the evening for a group briefing. Overnight Imago Hotel or similar.
Day 2 - Perito Moreno Glacier The trip begins this morning around 8am, when we are met by our group leader. We head towards the Andes to the edge of the icecap for a full day tour to the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier that advances across Lago Argentino. This day tour is on a shared service basis with other travellers. We spend several hours wandering the many paths that offer different vantage points of this calving glacier. The glacier is 4 km wide and 70 metres high and descends to the surface of the lake, almost cutting the lake in two. Occasionally massive pieces break off and fall into the lake becoming icebergs and creating huge waves in the process. The groans and creaks of the active glacier precede dramatic falls of the ice face. Overnight Imago Hotel or similar. Please Note: Lunch is not included today. We recommend that you purchase supplies in El Calafate.
Day 3 - Drive El Calafate to El Chalten The drive to El Chalten takes approx. 5 hours with scenery of great rolling hills and the occasional herd of guanaco and sometimes rhea (shared transfer). You may even spot the odd Condor gliding high above the broad Patagonian pampas. On arrival in El Chalten, the afternoon is at leisure to explore the town. Overnight Hotel Poincenot or similar.
Day 4 - El Chalten - in Los Glaciares National Park El Chalten is a village in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park from which we make our day trips. The two most famous hikes in this area are day walks to Laguna Torre (approx 6 hours) and Laguna de Los Tres (approx 9 hours) which we want to undertake in the next two days. Both treks start at our hotel and they offer stunning views of Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy. Mount Fitz Roy is found at the northern end of the park and is part of a range of bizarre peaks including the needle like rock pinnacle of Cerro Torre - for a climber it looks to be one of the most unclimbed peaks in the world - in fact it was only scaled for the first time in 1974. To the south runs a great chain of massive glaciers that basically follow the line of the Chile/Argentina border. The dramatic rock spires beckon and our days here will be a highlight of the itinerary. The beautiful valleys hold crystal clear streams and are home to a multitude of bird life. During the short summer the Patagonian flowers bloom profusely. Please note, all treks are subject to weather conditions. Overnight Hotel Poincenot or similar.
Day 6 - Drive to Puerto Natales We begin today with a drive of 5 - 6 hours to the fishing village of Puerto Natales situated on the Ultima Esperanza Fiord in Chile (shared transfer). We are crossing the border from Argentina into Chile today and border formalities can make the journey a bit longer. Depending on the group size we might need to change buses in El Calafate. Depending on timing and schedule, the transfer from El Calafate to Puerto Natales will be in a private vehicle for our group. Overnight in Puerto Natales, Hotel Australis or similar.
Day 7 - Boat trip to Torres del Paine National Park A spectacular day cruising towards Torres del Paine National Park, we enjoy impressive glaciers tumbling down from the mountains and beautiful panoramic views. Many past travellers rate this as one of the best days on this trip. From Puerto Natales we join our boat trip to the massive Balmaceda Glacier which calves into the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. After lunch in a beautiful location on the fjord, we continue onto the National Park by Zodiac. The Towers of Paine are right before us, as we enter the National Park. This boat trip certainly is the best and most interesting way to arrive into Torres del Paine. We plan to arrive at the park in the late afternoon and the remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight Hotel Las Torres or similar. PLEASE NOTE: The boat trip from Puerto Natales into Torres del Paine National Park won't be operational next season 2022/2023 and will be replaced by a car transfer into the Park. PLEASE NOTE: The boat trip is on a shared service basis and is weather dependent. If boats are not able to operate due to weather conditions, we will organise alternative transportation into Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 8 - Day walks Torres del Paine National Park When we first see the great granite pinnacles of Paine it is worth remembering that the Andes is the youngest chain of mountains in the world. One can imagine the great pressures and movements of the earth that created these spectacular peaks. Today we will a full day tour through Torres del Paine National Park and you will get a beautiful taste of what this park has to offer. We'll get to see most of the must-see places in the park and we can enjoy terrific views of the entire Paine Massif. We will stop at several view points and you can undertake short hikes to admire the scenery. Stops along the way include Black Bridge, Nordenskjöld Lookout, Sarmiento Lookout, Lake Pehoé and the Salto Grande Waterfall. You’ll enjoy lunch with a view and then choose between hiking along the southern shore of Lake Grey and gazing at the floating icebergs, or taking a boat trip on catamaran across the lake to the face of the Grey Glacier (additional cost for boat trip). With 30 metres, Grey Glacier is not as high as Perito Moreno but not less stunning due to its surrounding of the Paine Mountain Range. Small icebergs are usually floating on the lake and provide fantastic photo opportunities. The walks today are easy and short. After a full day of sightseeing in the park we return to our comfortable lodge. Please note, this full day tour is conducted on a shared service basis with other travellers. All walks and excursions are subject to weather conditions. Overnight Hotel Las Torres or similar. Hotel Las Torres works in partnership with a not-for-profit organisation called AMA to make sure the park remains sustainable into the future. On top of critical conservation activities such as trail maintenance and waste management, AMA also engages in scientific research and provides essential educational services. They regularly work with Chilean schools to improve environmental awareness.
Day 9 - Day walks Torres del Paine National Park The second day in Torres del Paine is set aside to walk to the base of Las Torres, one of the most iconic day walks in the park. This trek is on a shared service basis with other travellers. It is more challenging than the day before, but the walk provides excellent views of the park if weather permits. At the end of the way up you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the famous towers and a beautiful glacier lake. The walk will take approximately 7-8 hours return and the last 1 hour of the trek to the towers is steep and rocky. As with any trek, the fitter you are the more you will enjoy the experience. (If this trek is too difficult, other options can be arranged at an additional cost.) The whole experience of trekking in Patagonia will spoil you for most other trekking areas in the world – the scenery is really awe-inspiring. Blue glacial and iceberg strewn lakes combined with dramatic granite peaks and snow covered mountains which lead to the Patagonian ice-cap. Please note, all treks are subject to weather conditions. Overnight Hotel Las Torres or similar.
Day 10 - Return to El Calafate, Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas We drive for approximately 5 - 6 hours across the steppes following the face of the Andes. The scenery is breathtaking, with great rolling hills dotted with stunted beech trees. During high season, there are two transfers available, one at 7am and one at 2pm. You can choose which transfer time you prefer. If you depart at 7am in the morning, you will be able to take an afternoon flight out of El Calafate. Please don't book flights before 2.30pm in high season and 4.30pm in low season. If you would like to spend the morning in Torres del Paine and take the afternoon transfer, you will require one additional night in El Calafate. Please let us know if you would like us to book a hotel for you. This trip concludes on arrival in El Calafate or El Calafate airport. In case you have decided to spend the night in El Calafate, there is time for last minute shopping or enjoying 'dulce de leche' for the last time, a dessert you will by now be familiar with! You can also choose to take a transfer to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas if this suits your travel plans.

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