Chile & Argentina - Patagonian Highlights (13 days)

Explore the spectacular wilderness at the southern end of the world. This short but comprehensive introduction to Patagonia explores the wild, mountainous south of Argentina and Chile, a region of often-extravagant beauty. Rugged, snow-capped mountains are fringed by huge lakes and windswept grasslands inhabited only by shy guanacos and a few hardy gauchos tending millions of sheep. Our trip is a feast of wild places and astounding scenery. There are plenty of opportunities for walking and other outdoor activities as we visit some magnificent and lesser-known beauty spots off the main tourist trails.

· Day 1 Start Buenos Aires; afternoon walking tour.

· Day 2 Fly south to El Calafate; transfer to El Chalten in Los Glaciares N.P.

· Day 3 Daywalk to Cerro Fitzroy Base Camp and Laguna de los Tres with local mountain guide.

· Day 4 Free day for optional boat trip to Viedma Glacier, further trekking or to simply relax; late afternoon transfer to El Calafate.

· Day 5 Private tour to Perito Moreno Glacier; optional boat trip.

· Day 6 Free day in El Calafate, on the shores of Lake Argentino; optional tour to Estancia Cristina or Upsala and Onelli Glaciers.

· Day 7 To Torres del Paine N.P.; tour of the park.

· Day 8 Daywalk to the base of the Towers of Paine.

· Day 9 Morning in the park; afternoon travel to Cerro Sombrero on the island of Tierra del Fuego.

· Day 10 Travel to Ushuaia, the end of the world!

· Day 11 Short walk in Tierra del Fuego N.P.; afternoon boat excursion on the Beagle Channel to visit penguin colony (optional).

· Day 12 Free morning in Ushuaia; fly to Buenos Aires.

· Day 13 End Buenos Aires

Operated by Exodus (AAA)

Departures: October to March

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