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south america
patagonia parks & wildlife
IMAGE: Views towards one of the many Patagonian glaciers | Richard I'Anson
fitz roy circuit & ice cap traverse
18 DAYS 17 NIGHTS HOTEL/LODGE 17 BREAKFASTS, 9 LUNCHES AND
7 DINNERS
18 DAYS ADVENTURE TOURING
11 DAYS
3 NIGHTS LODGE 7 NIGHTS CAMPING
10 BREAKFASTS, 8 LUNCHES AND 8 DINNERS
8 DAY TREK
• 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
• • • • •
Take the path less travelled on this challenging trek in Los Glaciares National Park Enjoy unsurpassed views of Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy
Undertake this very remote wilderness traverse of the Continental Ice Cap
Two contingency days in case of bad weather
1:3 ratio of expert mountain guides to participants
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Trelew, drive to Puerto Madryn 2 | Valdez Peninsula 3 | Fly from Trelew to Ushuaia 4 | Beagle Channel cruise 5 | In Tierra del Fuego 6 | Fly from Ushuaia to Calafate 7 | View Perito Moreno Glacier 8/10 | Drive to El Chalten, day walks to view Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre 11 | Drive across the pampas to Puerto Natales 12 | To Torres Del Paine byboatonSerranoRiver,viaBalmaceda Glacier 13/14 | Day walks in Torres Del Paine 15 | To Punta Arenas, fly to Puerto
Buenos Aires
Montt, on to Petrohue 16 | Lakes Crossing to Bariloche 17 | In Bariloche 18 | Fly to Buenos Aires where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, comfortable transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Calafate and drive to El Chalten 2 | Prepare for expedition 3/6 | Commence trek via Marconi Glacier, Marconi Pass, the Continental Ice- Field, Viedma Glacier, Paso del Viento 7/8 | Rest day and contingency day 9 | Cross Huemul Pass 10 | Descend to Viedma Lake and zip-line across the Tunel River. Walk to El Chalten 11 | Return to Calafate, where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, comfortable transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
8
GRADE |
ENTRY LEVEL MOUNTAINEERING/ EXPLORATORY TREK
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See our website for the most up-to-date prices, departures dates and detailed trip notes
Puerto Montt
Bariloche Trelew
Calafate Paine Massif
Chile
El Chalten
Argentina
Calafate
Chile Argentina
2
GRADE |
ADVENTURE TOURING
WHEN TO GO
Punta Arenas
Ushuaia
Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
REGULAR DEPARTURES
SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DATES
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DATES
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: PP5
Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: FZC
IMAGE: Backcountry trekking around Fitz Roy & Cerro Torre in Los Glaciares National Park | Sue Badyari