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Chile and Argentina Adventure
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A Group tour to the Uttermost Part of the Earth - a classic camping expedition to the lakes, mountains and glaciers of the far south of Chile and Argentina. |
Ref: EX-AAC
23 days
from £1699 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Chile Argentina
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This adventurous journey takes us from Santiago and the lakes region of southern Chile through to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, literally at the world's end. Chile's Puerto Montt used to be the end of the road but a new road, the Camino Austral, now goes into the fjords, and provides access to some spectacular territory. This is a wild and desolate area populated mainly by rheas, guanacos, armadillos and a rich variety of birds and is the meeting place of the Andes, the lake region and awesome continental ice-cap. There is the opportunity to try mountain biking around some of this beautiful scenery, plus whitewater rafting, hiking and a volcano climb. There are also glacial lakes and rivers to explore, the awe-inspiring Moreno glacier, the sheer faces of the Torres del Paine, the town at the end of the planet, and the most vibrant cities in all of Latin America.
Trip Profile
Lots of early starts and camping all the way, except in Santiago and Buenos Aires, so not for the faint hearted. The trip needs to be well organised due to the nature of the roads and timings of the ferries. This part of the world has notoriously unpredictable weather so expect wind, rain and sun all in the same day!
Group & Staff
min. 10, max. 20; leader/driver, and local guides as necessary.
Accommodation
17 nights camping and 3 nights hotels.
Food
All breakfasts, 15 lunches and 12 dinners included. |
Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Santiago. Free afternoon to explore the city. | Day 3 | To Pucon, in the beautiful Lake District of Chile. | Day 4 | Optional mountain biking, hiking or whitewater rafting. | Day 5 | Optional ascent of Villarica Volcano (2840m) for superb views along the Andes and into the (usually) smouldering cone. | Day 6 | To unspoilt island of Chiloe, the most traditional part of Chile. Camp at Ancud. | Day 7 | To north west coast of Chiloe and catch fishing boats to watch penguins in the harsh waters. | Day 8 | To Puerto Montt, cruise through Golfo de Ancud, between the snowy Andes and the islands and fjords. | Day 9 | Along the Camino Austral, taking in views of Lago Yelcho and Risopatren; camp near a hanging glacier. | Day 10 | Breathtaking views at Coihaique en route to the shores of Lago General Carrera. | Day 11 | Into Argentina and a stark contrast of landscape in the rain-shadow of the Andes. | Day 12 | El Calafate, our base for visiting the Moreno glacier, stemming from the Patagonian Ice Field. | Day 13 | Spend time on the glacier walkways, watching and listening to this awesome wonder. | Day 14 | To Chile and towards Torres del Paine N.P. Camp overlooking Lago Pehoe. | Day 15 | Trek to the base of the Towers and visit Lago Grey. Optional horse trekking. | Day 16 | As above | Day 17 | Drive to Puerto Delgada, camp close to Primera Angostura. | Day 18 | Cross Primera Angostura (Straits of Magellan) to Tierra del Fuego, end of the planet! | Day 19 | Take a chilly boat trip along the Beagle Channel. | Day 20 | Fly Ushuaia to Buenos Aires. | Day 21 | Relax and explore Buenos Aires. | Day 22 | Depart Buenos Aires. | Day 23 | Arrive London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 27 Nov 04** | *£1699 | 18 Dec 04 | *£1899 | 08 Jan 05**
29 Jan 05
19 Feb 05**
12 Mar 05 | *£1675 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment US$200 (approx. £135)
Insurance £88
**Itinerary operates in reverse
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Chile and Argentina Adventure
A Group tour to the Uttermost Part of the Earth - a classic camping expedition to the lakes, mountains and glaciers of the far south of Chile and Argentina.
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