Is this the ultimate remote destination? It is surely one of the most dramatically scenic regions in the world; a land of crashing icebergs, majestic waterfalls, massive granite monoliths and serene glacial lakes. This trip takes you to both Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia for a wonderfully relaxing way to thrill to the incredible views at the end of the world.
Your trip takes you first to Chile's Torres del Paine National Park where you'll stay at the Patagonia EcoCamp. The structure was built to minimize its ecological impact, inspired by the traditional geodesic domes of the indigenous Kawesqar people. You'll stay in your own little dome with unparalleled views of the pristine nature all around you. Here you'll walk in virgin beech forests, admire colossal calving glaciers, stand at the foot of towering granite peaks and sit in silence under the Southern Cross. Then it's on to Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina. Based in a fine lodge in El Chalten (offering an excellent selection of Argentine wines), you'll spend a couple of days walking in these stupendous mountains. The famous Mount Fitz Roy, its magnificent silhouette covered in clouds, stands guard above you. The trip concludes with the less frequented north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier where you'll both watch and hear giant chunks of ice plummet into the waters of Lake Argentino.
A choice of moderate and easy excursions is offered during your stays in the parks, so that you can choose your own pace. Patagonia offers endless opportunities for creative adventure. The incredible theatricality of the active landscape is truly awe-inspiring. We recommend a few days in bustling Buenos Aires as an excellent way to end this trip. |
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| FACTS: |
| • | 8 days |
| • | Local guides |
| • | Start in Punta Arenas/finish in El Calafate |
| • | Best time to travel: October - March |
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| HIGHLIGHTS: |
| • | Getting your first views of snow-peaked mountains |
| • | Having lunch on the shores of glacial Lake Grey |
| • | Hiking to view the Paine massif |
| • | Watching icebergs float by on Laguna Torre |
| • | Listening to giant chunks of ice calving from Perito Moreno Glacier |
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| ITINERARY IN BRIEF: |
| Day 1: |
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Arrive in Punta Arenas & Enter Torres del Paine NP (Chile) |
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Torres del Paine: Lake Grey |
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Torres del Paine |
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Drive to Argentinian Patagonia |
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Los Glaciares National Park: Lago Torre |
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Los Glaciares National Park: Mount Fitz Roy |
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Drive to El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier |
| Day 8: |
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Depart El Calafate |
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