Argentina - Wild Patagonia
Southern Argentina & Chile
Things you'll see
(Day 1 – 5
Leaving Santiago we will visit the Maipu and Colchagua Valleys, famous for producing some of the countries finest wines before arriving into Pucon located in the heart of Chiles Lake District. Enjoy walks through the Huerquehue National Park that protects 12500 hectares of rivers, waterfalls, alpine lake and forest, a soak in natural outdoor thermal springs and a day at leisure to hike up the Villarica Volcano or enjoy some of the numerous outdoor activities on offer.
Day 6 – 10
Crossing into Argentina we visit Bariloche, nestled peacefully on the shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake. Explore the scenic circuito chico taking in panoramic views of the lake and the national park some leisure time to pursue interests such as fishing, horse riding on a local estancia, paragliding or walking. Cross the mighty Futeleufu river into Chiles remote southern region, the Carraterra Austral.
Day 11 – 15
The Carratera Austral (Southern Road) is often referred to as one of South Americas best road trips and gives us the opportunity to get up close to a spectacular Hanging Galcier in the Queulat National Park. We travel down Route 40, paralleling the remarkable Andean range, through the vast Patagonia plains, stopping overnight at a remote Patagonian Estancia until arriving into El Chalten, and the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. We will take a boat trip here 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.
Day 16 – 20
Our next stop is El Calafate, our base to visit the impressive Perito Moreno glacier, one of the earths most dynamic and accessible ice fields. We then cross again into Chile we arrive at Torres Del Paine National Park where we will camp on the edge of the picturesque Lago Pehoe and enjoy day hikes to explore what is to many South Americas finest national park.
Day 21 – 26
Next we head to Punta Arenas stopping on the way to visit Seno Otway penguin colony, home to approximately 6000 breeding pairs. Continuing across the Straights of Magellan we will arrive into the most southerly city in the world, Ushuaia, and our final destination. Explore the Beagle Channel and the Tierra Del Fuego National Park before concluding the tour with a meal at one of Ushuaia's famous seafood resturaunts.
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?
- 25 nights accommodation - 17 nights in comfortable tourist class hotels and guesthouses, 3 nights in cabins, 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 25 Breakfasts, 19 Lunches, 14 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)
- Vineyard tour – Colchagua Valley
- Colchagua Museum - Santa Cruz
- Hiking in Huerquehue National Park – Pucon
- Natural Thermal Springs – Pucon
- 7 Lakes Drive – Pucon to Bariloche
- Scenic Circuito Chico tour – Bariloche
- High Tea - Llao Llao resort, Bariloche
- Hiking in Futaleufu region – Carretera Austral
- Queulat National Park & Queulat Hanging Glacier – Carretera Austral
- Overnight at a Patagonian Estancia – Route 40
- 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
Booking Wild Patagonia
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Main Tour Cost: $4685.00
+Local Payment of USD $750.00You can provisionally book now with a minimum deposit of $1,000.00
Tour Options
The following options are available on this tour:
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Ushuaia City Stay - 1 night |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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Travel Dates:
29/10/11 - 23/11/11(FULL)
21/01/12 - 15/02/12
(4 Seats Left)
28/10/12 - 22/11/12
(6+ Seats Left)
28/12/12 - 22/01/13
(6+ Seats Left)
23/02/13 - 20/03/13
(6+ Seats Left)
Other Tour Dates
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Tour Price:
$4685.00 AUD
+Local Payment of USD $750.00
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(2012 prices are subject to change)
Goes Well With
Why not combine this tour with a 4 day cruise around Cape Horn and the Southern Fiords from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas.
Travelling Solo?
Viva Expeditions offers a "willing to share" option for all single travellers on our overland expeditions. Providing you are willing to share we will attempt to pair you with another willing to share passenger of the same sex. If there is no one available to share you will have a single room but still pay only the twin share price.However if you are not willing to share and would like a private room through out the tour you can guarantee this by choosing to pay the additional single supplement.
Where time is spent camping single tents are on a subject to availability basis. Please note the willing to share does not apply to specialty tours, independent adventures, tour add-ons and Galapagos packages.
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