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SOUTH AMERICA > PATAGONIA
15 DAYS 9 DAYS 4 NIGHTS LODGE/HOTEL 1 NIGHT ESTANCIA TREKKING HOMESTAY 9 NIGHTS REFUGIO
great patagonian traverse
walk the wilderness between two countries
14 BREAKFASTS, 14 LUNCHES & 10 DINNERS
IMAGE: Beautiful blue hues in Patagonia
highlights
• Ascend to the base of Torres del Paine for one of the most unforgettable mountain views in the world
• Undertake day walks in impressive Los Glaciares National Park
• Behold views of the incomparable Towers of Paine & Paine Massif
• Travel from Argentina to Chile via a little known route
• Journey by boat trips on lakes at the foot of Patagonian Icecap and marvel at the magni cent Perito Moreno Glacier
• Search for Patagonian wildlife brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Balmaceda, drive to Puerto Guadal 2 | Full day trekking in the Veranada area 3 | Trek to Lake Leones 4 | Transfer to Villa O'Higgins 5 | Cross Lago O'Higgins by boat 6 | Cross into Argentina via Laguna Redonda, trek
to Laguna del Desierto, drive to El Chalten 7 | Day walk to Laguna Torres 8 | Day walk to the base of Fitz Roy 9 | Drive to El Calafate and visit Perito Moreno Glacier 10 | Drive
to Torres del Paine National Park 11 | Trek to the Grey Glacier mirador 12 | Day walk to French Valley 13 | Trek
to Las Torres 14 | Trek to the base of Torres del Paine 15 | Drive to Punta Arenas airport where trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 14 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 10 dinners ACCOMMODATION: comfortable lodges and hotels
• basic homestay (estancia) • refugio or camping accommodation in Paine GUIDES: expert bilingual guide TRANSPORT: private transportation for group sizes of
7 or more • horses to carry equipment on day 6 • boat trips on Lago O'Higgins and Laguna Desierto EQUIPMENT: group medical kit PLUS: all park entrance fees
J F M A M J J A S O N D
FROM $6590 TRIP CODE: PTG For competitive airfares to Balmaceda and stop-over
ideas contact our expert sta today for a detailed quote
46 | See our website for the most up-to-date prices, departure dates and detailed trip notes
WHEN TO GO
Balmaceda
Chile
Paine Massif
Puerto Natales Punta Arenas
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Argentina
El Chalten