Patagonia Parks & Wildlife
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Overview
Highlights
- Experience Torres del Paine, one of the world's most beautiful national parks
- Visit the Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo and the wildlife rich Valdez Peninsula
- Cruise the Beagle Channel in the footsteps of Charles Darwin
- Marvel at the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier
- Enjoy the alpine scenery of the Patagonian Lakes District, Mount Fitz Roy and Tierra del Fuego
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Trip includes
- 17 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 7 dinners
- Good quality hotel and lodge accommodation throughout
- Private transport, sightseeing & activities for group sizes of 6 or more people except days 6 to 14 where private transport is provided for groups of 8 or more
- All guide fees and national park entrance costs
- English speaking local guides
- Lakes crossing boat/bus trip
- Balmaceda boat trip
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Itinerary
Arrive Trelew early in the morning. Today a group transfer is provided from Trelew airport to our hotel in Puerto Madryn. On the way we'll visit Punta Tombo Reserve, the largest Magellan penguin colony on the continent. During the journey of 180 km, learn more about t...
Today we spend a full day visiting the Valdez Peninsula which due to its geography, flora and fauna, and features that turn it into a paradise of nature has been recently declared Mankind's Heritage. Departing from Puerto Madryn youhead towards Puerto Pirámide, passin...
This morning we drive to the airport in Trelew for our flight to Ushuaia. On arrival to Ushuaia you'll be transferred to your hotel where you'll be based for the next few nights. Ushuaia, at 55 degrees south of the equator, is the most southerly town in Argentina. Its...
This morning we take a cruise along the famous Beagle Channel (named after Charles Darwin's famous vessel) visiting the Isla de pajaros - a haven for many southern ocean and coastal birds. We also get a chance to see some of the famed lobo marino (the southern sea-lio...
Today we have the opportunity of undertaking a half day trek, in the well known walking area, of the Tierra Del Fuego National park which is set on the bay to the west of Ushuaia. This gives us a chance to walk among the hills and beech forests of the 'end of the eart...
This morning you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to El Calafate. On arrival to Calafate you'll be transferred to your hotel for the next two night's accommodation. This township, founded in 1927, is best known as the 'national capital of the glaciers' and i...
Today we head towards the Andes, to the edge of the icecap, for a full day tour of 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 pat...
This morning we depart Calafate for the drive across Patagonia and the arid Argentine pampas to El Chalten (approx 4 hours). The village of El Chalten is in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park and it's from here that we make our day trips. The afternoon is at leisure before we enjoy dinner together this evening. Overnight El Chalten Hotel Poincenot or similar.
meals : B,D
Over the next two days we include day walks to the Laguna Torre (approx 6 hours) and Laguna de los Tres (approx 9 hours). Mount Fitzroy 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 To...
Today we leave El Chalten and drive across the pampas to Puerto Natales. Set on the shores of Seno Última Esperanza, this city is the gateway to the famous Torres del Paine National Park. The afternoon is at leisure and this evening you may like to sample king crab by the waters edge in one of the seafood restaurants. Overnight Puerto Natales Weskar Lodge or similar.
meals : B
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 tr...
Over the next few days we plan to view the highlights of the park on foot. The trekking level will depend on the group's level of fitness, bearing in mind that many of the highlights of this park, including the base of the towers, require a 6-7 hour walk (round trip)....
This morning we leave Paine National Park and drive south to Punta Arenas. We stop for lunch along the way before reaching the airport where we take a flight to Puerto Montt. The flight should ideally depart after midday. On arrival to Puerto Montt we are transferred ...
Today we will enjoy a full day boat journey from Petrohue in Chile to the shores of Bariloche in Argentina. Departing from the Petrohué Pier we board the ferry for the crossing of Todos los Santos Lake. During the navigation you can enjoy the magnificent view of the v...
Today we will undertake a beautiful trek. The meeting point for this full day excursion based on shared services with other participants, is a 5 minute walk from our hotel. Please make your own way to the meeting point. We drive to Mount Tronador known as 'Pampa Linda...
After breakfast there will be a group transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Trip concludes on arrival to Buenos Aires.
meals : B
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What's excluded
- International airfares and departure taxes
- Internal flights Trelew/Ushuaia, Ushuaia/Calafate, Punta Arenas/Puerto Montt and Bariloche/Buenos Aires (the domestic flights in Patagonia will be quoted separately as they can often change considerably and depend on the international airline that you fly with to South America. Certain airlines flying to South America offer special discounted fares for domestic flights if booked in conjunction with the international ticket. Domestic flights have become increasingly expensive, and rather than charge everyone a set amount, our intention is to find you the best possible domestic flight deal in conjunction with your international ticket. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more details and a flight quote).
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Port taxes
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and all beverages
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Visa costs
- Local tax in Bariloche (Ecotasa) - AR$30-60 per person
Accommodation
- 18 day trip
- 17 nights hotel/lodge
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