Overland
trip through the Patagonia Chile-Argentina
The Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia hides two of the most beautiful
natural reserves of the planet: Torres del Paine (Chile), Los Glaciares
and Fitz Roy (Argentina) National Parks. The granite towers, which
change colors throughout the day, point to the sky, proud and inaccessible.
These parks, a paradise for climbers and trekkers, are also an aesthetic
wonder, where the abundant fauna is not afraid of posing for photographers.
Guanacos, ñandus, hares, foxes, condors, etc., have found a
shelter there and constantly surprise the passing visitors. Patagonia
is a succession of waterfalls, glaciers fading away into unexpected
colored lakes, icebergs floating like vessels adrift, and the wind
blowing unceasingly. From Punta Arenas, we will discover the main
features of the Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia. |
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| (Itinerary
is subject to changes depending on weather conditions which are highly
variable in Patagonia) |
| DAY 1
PUNTA ARENAS - PUERTO NATALES |
| Reception
at Punta Arenas airport. Transfer to Puerto Natales, crossing the
Pampa de Magallanes. Transfer to the hotel. (D) |
| DAY 2
PUERTO NATALES - TORRES DEL PAINE |
| After briefly
visiting Puerto Natales, the trip continues to Torres del Paine National
Park. On the way, we visit the Milodon Cave, where remains of a pre-historic
animal were found. We enter the park and are welcomed by the sight
of guanacos and other animals. Excursion to Chico and Grande Waterfalls.
Transfer to the hotel. (B,L) |
| DAY 3
TORRES DEL PAINE (Grey Lake) |
| Full day
excursion to Serrano River and Lake Grey sector. Short walk to the
lakeside to enjoy the huge ice blocks falling from the glacier. Transfer
back to the hotel. (B,L) |
| DAY 4
TORRES DEL PAINE (Azul Lake) |
| Full day
excursion in the Paine River sector. We visit Lake Azul from where
we have a general view of the Paine Towers, and then we go to Lake
Amarga, Paine Waterfalls, etc... Optional trekking to the base of
Paine Towers, recommendable for active people (8h). Back to the hotel.
(B,L) |
| DAY 5
TORRES DEL PAINE - CALAFATE |
| We leave
Chile and head to Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina. We drive
across the pampa before reaching Calafate. Hotel. (B,L) |
| DAY 6
CALAFATE-LOS GLACIARES - EL CHALTEN |
| Excursion
to the Perito Moreno Glacier. We will contemplate the deep blue ices
of this millenary monument. In the afternoon, transfer to the El Chalten
where we will spend the night with Mount Fitzroy (3406m) facing us.
Hotel. (B, L) |
| DAY 7
EL CHALTEN |
| Hiking
or rest day according to each preference. The hike would be to the
base of the Fitzroy. Return to the hotel. (B, L) |
| DAY 8
EL CHALTEN - PTO NATALES |
| Long drive
back to Puerto Natales. Transfer to the hotel. (B, L) |
| DAY 9
PTO NATALES - PUNTA ARENAS |
| Transfer
to Punta Arenas. En route we visit the penguin colony of Otway. Transfer
to Punta Arenas airport. (B,L) |
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| Note:
Depending on the nationality of the passengers multiple visas might
be needed to come in and out of Chile and Argentina. |
| Season:
September to May |
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| Single
supplement US$ 400 |
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September 4 & 18
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October 2 & 16
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November 6 & 20
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December 4 & 18
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January 8 & 22
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February 5 & 19
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March 4 & 18
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April 1, 15 & 29
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May 20
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| Note:
This program is also available as private trip from min. 2 people
for unscheduled departures at request. |
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INCLUDED :
- All accommodations based on sharing roomAll meals as per indicated
- All land transportation
- Park entrance fees
- Bilingual Guide.
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NOT INCLUDED :
- Any kind of insurance
- Tips and extra expenses out of program
- Domestic Airfares or taxes Santiago-Punta Arenas-Santiago (can
be requested to book and quote).
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| Overland
trip, easy. Optional guided hikes, and return to the hotel for meals
and the night. No special abilities are needed. |
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