Mountains & Glaciers of Southern Argentina & Chile

Things you'll see

Ushuaia to El Chalten
13 Days

(see this tour in reverse)

Day 1 – 4 

We begin our tour in the picturesque seaside city of Ushuaia, the most southerly city in the world, and will enjoy a lovely meal at one of Ushuaia’s great port side seafood restaurants. Enjoy a days walking in the Tierra del Fuego National Park and a cruise on the Beagle Channel before we set off north and into Chile.  Crossing the Straights of Magellan we arrive into Punta Arenas from where we will visit the Seno Otway penguin colony, home to approximately 3000 breeding pairs.

Day 5 – 8 

Next we arrive at Torres Del Paine National Park and will enjoy our first night camping on the edge of the picturesque Lake Pehoe.  Under the constant watch of the towering granite peaks and circling condors this will be our base to explore what is to many South Americas finest national park.  We spend four nights inside Torres Del Paine National Park and are able to enjoy wonderful day hikes through emerald forests, to magnificent glaciers, along alpine rivers and lakes, with picturesque mountain vistas, while in this area of unparalleled beauty.

Day 9 – 13

 Leaving this remarkable region we cross at a remote border post into Argentina and arrive in El Calafate, and the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. This charming town is our base to  visit the impressive Perito Moreno glacier, one of the earths most dynamic and accessible ice fields. Visiting the glacier we can witness from a series of walkways huge chucks of ice breaking free from the face of the glacier and crashing with a mighty roar into the water. A boat trip along the face of the glacier gives us the opportunity to admire its impressive height that reaches, at points, to 80 meters from the water level and stretches 5 kilometres from edge to edge.
A short drive around Lake Argentina brings us to El Chalten, nestled quietly under the imposing peaks of Mount Fitzroy, which is named after the captain of the Beagle, who navigated Darwin’s Expedition of the area in 1834. We will take a boat trip across the lake to the Viedma Glacier, the largest in Argentina, where we will have the opportunity to explore ice caves and take a walk atop this mighty ice sheet. Spend some time hiking in the region before your tour concludes.

Note: The information regarding itinerary is given in good faith and is subject to change and /or cancellation, due to weather / political and / or country instabilities and general safety / road conditions  etc. Any such changes and/or cancellations which are in our control will be decided by the crew and will be discussed with the group beforehand whenever possible.

What's Included?

• 12 nights accommodation - 8 nights in comfortable tourist class hotels and guesthouses, 3 nights fully serviced camping, 1 night in hiking refuge in Torres Del Paine National Park  (Please note: Option are available for people not wanting to camp or sleep in the hiking refuge, contact us for more information)
• Transport in our custom built all-terrain expedition vehicles
• Approximately 12 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 9 Dinners
• Service of an experienced western tour leader as well as local guides
• Experienced Driver/Mechanic
• Services of camp assistant while camping
• All National Park Entrance fees

Activites (Included)

• Viedma Glacier Ice Trekking – El Chalten
• Trekking - El Chalten
• Moreno Glacier day trip including Nautical Safari  – El Calafate
• Guided Day Hikes– Torres Del Paine National Park
• Seno Otway Penguin Colony – Punta Arenas
• Crossing of Straights of Magellan
• Beagle Channel Boat trip – Ushuaia
• Day trip to Tierra Del Fuego National Park - Ushuaia

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Tour Options

The following options are available on this tour:
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	Ushuaia City Stay - 1 night	$135.00 AUD Per Person (Twin Share)
	Explore the most southerly city in the world! Enjoy breath-taking views of the beagle channel and surrounding mountains as you stroll through this scenic town. Includes 1 night accomodation including breakfast, an airport transfer and half day Ushuaia City tour.
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	Santiago City Stay - 1 night	$155.00 AUD Per Person (Twin Share)
	Explore the cosmopolitan capital of Chile with this great pre or post tour package! Includes 1 night accomadation, a Half Day City tour and arrival or departure airport transfer.
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	Santiago & Beyond - 2 nights	$288.00 AUD Per Person (Twin Share)
	Why not extend your tour to include a visit to the famous Vina Del Mar and Valparaiso! Includes 2 nights accomodation, an airport transfer, Santiago city tour as well as a full day tour of Vina Del Mar & Valparaiso
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	MV Australis Cruise - 4 day - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas	$2325.00 AUD Per Person (Twin Share)
	LOW SEASON 1 Sep - 31 Oct 2009 Cruise the Southern Fiords in style on board the wonderful MV Mare or MV Via Australis cruise vessels. Based on B type cabin.
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	MV Australis Cruise - 4 Day - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas	$2830.00 AUD Per Person (Twin Share)
	HIGH SEASON 1 November - 31 December 2009 Cruise the Southern Fiords in style on board the wonderful MV Mare or MV Via Australis cruise vessels. Based on B type Cabin ***Xmas & New Year supplements apply***
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	MV Australis Cruise - 5 Day - Punta Arenas to Ushuaia	$3125.00 AUD Per Person (Twin Share)
	LOW SEASON 1 September - 31 October 2009 Cruise the Southern Fiords in style on board the wonderful MV Mare or MV Via Australis cruise vessels. Based on B type cabin.
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	MV Australis Cruise - 5 Days - Punta Arenas to Ushuaia	$3795.00 AUD Per Person (Twin Share)
	HIGH SEASON 1 November - 31 December 2009 Cruise the Southern Fiords in style on board the wonderful MV Mare or MV Via Australis cruise vessels. Based on B Type Cabin ***Xmas & New Year supplements apply***
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