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Patagonia Explorer 17 days Patagonia Explorer.
Depart from Buenos Aires
Patagonia was always described by early explorers as “a barren land without fresh water, without trees - only brackish ponds and dwarf plants”. Hidden in the heart of this so-called “inhospitable region” exist some of the most beautiful and amazing highlights in the world: from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean; from the desert to the most dense southern beech forests, the endless Andes mountain range, the Continental Ice shelf and its glaciers, 3,400 meter granite pinnacles offer visitors the most unforgettable adventure at the end of the world.
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Day 1: Reception Transfer from International Airport to hotel in downtown Buenos Aires. At 07.00 PM briefing at hotel in Buenos Aires with tour leader. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 2: Transfer to domestic airport and flight to Comodoro Rivadavia airport. Drive to the fascinating Petrified Forests of Colonia Sarmiento. After visiting and learning about the 70 million year old fossilized trees, depart to the famous 40 National Road to cross one of the most unpopulated areas in the world where mostly herds of guanacos and ñandus roam free. Arrive in the “far west” town of Perito Moreno. Stay in hotel overnight. (297 kilometers, 6 hours) BLD
Day 3: The day begins driving southwards along the former Indian trail (today the 40 National Road), across the wide pampas to the Rio Pinturas’ deep, steep river canyon where spectacular 9000 year old rock paintings, “Cuevas de las Manos” (Hand's Caves), can be found. After visiting the site, drive towards the Andes arriving at Lago Posadas village in the shores of the homonymous lake. Here, see impressionable views of the snow-covered San Lorenzo mount (3,706 meters), the highest in southern Patagonia. Overnight in hosteria. (290 kilometers, 7 hours). BLD
Day 4: Full day trekking and exploring the colorful and isolated Posadas Pueyrredon Lakes area. Watch birds and observe plants and fauna under dramatic views of the Patagonian Andes shaped by the strongest glaciations which left spectacular deep scratch marks over their rocks. BLD
Day 5Another day for leisure and exploring the unspoiled areas of the beautiful and dream-like Furioso River Gorge and Oro River Valley. BLD
Day 6: Early departure for the 40 National Road. Stop for lunch in a typical estancia and drive along Cardiel and Viedma Lakes. Arrive at Los Glaciers National Park. Arrive at the picturesque Andean village of Chalten. Stay in lodge overnight. (520 kilometers, 11 hours). BL
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Day 7: Full day trekking to Laguna de Los Tres crossing dense forests, observing hanging glaciers and finally facing the impressive and magnificent Fitz Roy mount (3.375 meters.). Overnight stay in lodge. BL
Day 8: Another full day trekking to Laguna Torre facing the vertical granite walls of sharp Cerro Torre: one of the most difficult Pinnacles to climb in the world due to its weather conditions and technical characteristics. BL
Day 9: Departure to Calafate (230 kilometers, 4 hours). Check into hotel before lunch and have the afternoon free to explore Nimes Lagoon and do some shopping in town. B
Day 10: In the morning, with the best light, take a full day excursion to the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier declared in 1978 World Nature Heritage by the UNESCO. Spend lunchtime there and then drive south to a typical Patagonian estancia near the border. Stay overnight in the estancia and experience some of the fantastic local gastronomy (180 km driving). BD
Day 11: Drive south to Paine National Park and cross the border to Chile. Here, the landscapes start to change gradually; greener fields and mountains appear. The UNESCO World Biosphere Heritage declared this national park a monument and here, visitors can see native fauna such as guanacos, and local animals such as condors and pumas. Here is the beginning of the Ice Shelf and the ever-present Paine Massif that lends to the “end of the world” atmosphere. Overnight lodging in hostel. (180 km driving) BLD
Day 12: Full day trekking to the legendary Paine Towers going along Ascencio River Valley and reaching one of the most magnificent views in Patagonia, the three granite towers and Torres Lagoon. BLD
Day 13: Today is a relaxing day to visit other highlights in the park. Then drive to Puerto Natales, the charming fisherman’s village on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Head to Punta Arenas, the largest city on the shores of the Straight of Magellan. Hotel. BL
Day 14: At 8 A.M., depart by public bus with the tour leader towards the Island of Tierra del Fuego. Cross the legendary Straight of Magellan by ferry and literally cross the island with a stopover in the city of Rio Grande. After crossing the Fuegian Andes, finally arrive at the southernmost city in the world…Ushuaia. Hotel. BL
Day 15: Today passengers can choose between a new ice trek in the Fuenguian Andes with the view of the Beagle Channel or the a full day trekking in the Tierra del Fuego National Park: the only national park in Argentina with a seaside and a unique combination of flora and fauna mixing a sub-Antarctic forest with sea ecosystems. Walk along the Lapataia Bay obtaining good sights of the Beagle Channel and Darwin Range in Chile ending with zodiac navigation along the channel. BL
Day 16: This morning is free for an optional boat excursion to the mythical Beagle Channel. Afternoon transfer to the airport and flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival and transfer to hotel. B
Day 17: After breakfast, check out at 11.00 AM. End of services. See optional extensions to Iguazu Falls or other destinations. B
Includes:  All transfers mentioned, meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner) as mentioned, experienced English-Spanish tour leader (except in Ushuaia when group is 6 persons or less), local mountain guides where needed. Private transportation (except stretch from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on Day 14 and Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas on Day 13 if group is 6 or less), hotels, hostels in double or quadruple rooms, national park entrance fees. All local airport taxes.

Does not include: Airport taxes, tips, laundry, insurance of any kind, visas, optional tours, etc. Tour leader in Ushuaia when group is of 6 pax or less.

Food, Treks and Accommodation:

Every breakfast is included in the program. There is a local payment of USD $233 to be paid to the tour leader on arrival and covers diverse operational expenses. All meals are included at hosterias in the mountain or isolated places. In cities, traveler has more freedom to choose if no meal is included. Traveler should allow approximately U$D 18 - per meal not included in the itinerary. Box lunches are included during every trek. Accommodation is in tourist class hotels and clean and comfortable hostels, mainly double and rarely triple or quadruple room basis. Single room supplement available every case except at estancia on day 10. As Patagonia is not in a high altitude (400-450 meters above sea level), all the treks reach maximum 1200-1300 meters only. As they are full day treks is not necessary to carry heavy equipment in the back pack, only water-bottle, sun cream, rain jacket, trousers and the pack lunch, so a small rucksack is advisable.

Useful information:
It is convenient not to carry a lot of money in traveler’s checks. Shops in Argentina, especially in the provinces avoid accepting them. U$D is widely acceptable and credit cards –only in cities- like VISA, MASTERCARD and AMEX. Temperature approximately 15ºC in the day and at night can descend near 0ºC. Suggested clothing and equipment: Water-bottle, 3-4 cotton sleeved shirts, pairs of heavy wool socks, pairs of light socks, sun cream, rain wind jacket, rain trousers, wool cap, rucksack, Gore-Tex anorak, thermal shirt, fleece, jeans, T-shirts, shorts, swim suit. Roads: Few parts are in poor condition.
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