Patagonia Discovery

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Don your hiking boots and charge your camera for this two-week tour of picturesque Patagonia. Discover the thriving marine life on the Valdes Peninsula, explore the stunning surrounds of Bariloche, view ancient art in Cueva de las Manos, hike through lush wilderness up to Laguna de los Tres and admire the crystal-blue hues of Perito Moreno Glacier. This is a ...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires
    • Trek in the foothills of the Andes
    • See ancient rock paintings in Cueva de las Manos
    • Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier
    • Be awestruck by the views from Laguna de los Tres
    • Hike up to the beautiful Laguna Torre

What's this trip about?

    Don your hiking boots and charge your camera for this two-week tour of picturesque Patagonia. Discover the thriving marine life on the Valdes Peninsula, explore the stunning surrounds of Bariloche, view ancient art in Cueva de las Manos, hike through lush wilderness up to Laguna de los Tres and admire the crystal-blue hues of Perito Moreno Glacier. This is a journey abounding with panoramic views, breathtaking valleys, incredible cultural relics and magnificent natural landscapes.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina

Trip includes

    • Included activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary
    • all other activities are optional and at your own expense
    • If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary
    • the cost will not be refunded

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Day 1 Buenos Aires

Vibrant, lively, rich in culture and exuding charm, the sprawling metropolis of Buenos Aires is often referred to as the ‘Paris of South America’. Venture out on an orientation walk around the city; admire the stunning European-style architecture, dine out in spirited...

Day 2-4 Puerto Madryn

Fly out to Trelew before travelling on to Puerto Madryn, the gateway to the Valdes Peninsula. Enjoy a free afternoon exploring this scenic coastal city. Head out to the picturesque peninsula on Day 3 and discover the diverse ecosystem of this World Heritage site. Keep your eyes peeled for whales, sea elephants, sea lions, penguins, orcas and dolphins. Later, take an overnight bus to Bariloche.

Day 5-6 Bariloche

Nestled in the foothills of the Andes, the city of Bariloche offers superb scenery and awe-inspiring vistas. Renowned for its skiing and trekking opportunities, the area attracts outdoor adventurers from around the world. Perhaps stock up on treats at one of the heavenly chocolate shops before embarking on a full-day trek through the lush surrounds.

Day 7-9 Day bus to Perito Moreno village

Begin the journey along the famous Route 40 from Bariloche to El Chalten. Spend the night deep in Patagonia - in the quaint village of Perito Moreno - and in the morning, visit the intriguing and incredibly beautiful Cueva de las Manos, a series of caves decorated wit...

Day 10-12 El Calafate

Shake the legs out for another day of fantastic hiking, dramatic landscapes and captivating views. Trek through a river valley up to the gorgeous Laguna Torre for dazzling views of Cerro Torre and Mt Fitz Roy. At the day’s end, jump on a bus to El Calafate. Spend a day exploring town before visiting the surreal Perito Moreno Glacier.

Day 13-14 Buenos Aires

Fly back to Buenos Aires and see some of the sights you didn’t get to the first time before this adventure comes to an end.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hosteria Patagonia or similar (3 nts), Gran Madryn Hotel or similar (2 nts), Hosteria Peyehue or similar (2 nts), Hosteria Los Nires or similar (2 nts), Cyan Hotel or similar (2 nts), Los Antiguos Hotel or similar (1 nt), Overnight bus (1 nt),

Transportation & Flights

Plane, Overnight bus, Bus, Private vehicle,

Transportation & flights

Plane, Overnight bus, Bus, Private vehicle
Requirements
Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you'll enjoy your holiday. ,
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. Please go to our website for links to various travel insurance providers:
Visa requirements
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. As a general rule most countries expect that you will have at least 6 months' validity on your passport. On arrival visitors may be asked to present return tickets and evidence of means to cover your intended stay. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change - it's important that you check for yourself. Residents from other countries must consult the relevant embassies or your travel agent.
Meals Included

Meals

12 Breakfasts

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Style descriptions

Our Original style trips have a great balance of included activities with your group and free time to explore independently. Where we stay ensures we keep our travellers firmly entrenched in a region’s people and culture, and provides them with unique local experiences that benefits the community too. In most locations we stay in simple tourist-class hotels (i.e. 2-3 stars), plus on many trips you'll also get to experience a night with a local family on a homestay or something a little different like a Bedouin camp in the Sahara. Original style trips come with all manner of transport modes and use a mixture of local and private transport. You might find yourself sailing in a dhow in Zanzibar, jumping on a rickshaw in Sri Lanka or sailing on a yacht through the Galapagos. No matter the mode, it's all about minimising our environmental impact and making getting around part of the adventure.

Finish point

  • Art Hotel
  • Azcuénaga 1268
  • Recoleta
  • Buenos Aires
  • ARGENTINA
Trip ID
intrepid-GGSK

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