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SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA > PATAGONIA – CHILE, ARGENTINA
15 DAYS 9 DAYS TREKKING 14 BREAKFASTS, 14 LUNCHES AND 10 DINNERS
15 DAYS 10 DAY MOUNTAINEERING
4 NIGHTS LODGE 10 NIGHTS CAMPING
san valentin expedition with soren kruse ledet
14 BREAKFASTS, 15 LUNCHES AND 14 DINNERS
IMAGE: Following the ridge line on San Valentino
4 NIGHTS LODGE/HOTEL 1 NIGHT ESTANCIA HOMESTAY 9 NIGHTS REFUGIO
IMAGE: Breathtaking views in Torres del Paine
great patagonian traverse
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walk the wilderness between two countries
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
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
WHEN TO GO
highlights
• Climb San Valentin (4058m) - the highest mountain in Patagonia
• Haul a sled across the extraordinary Northern Patagonian Ice Cap
• Take a helicopter onto the ice cap • Climb in one of the world's
great alpine environments
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Balmeceda to Terra Luna 2 | Terra Luna 3 | Jet Boat to Lake Leonas and then helicopter to Italian Camp 4 | Italian Camp to Raton Camp 5 | Raton Camp to Terrace Camp 6 | Terrace Camp to High Camp 7 | Summit San Valentin (4058m) 8/10 | Contingency Days 11 | High Camp to Raton Camp 12 | Raton Camp to Italian Camp 13 | Helicopter flight from Italian Camp to Terra Luna 14 | Terra Luna 15 | Terra Luna to Balmaceda
inclusions
MEALS: 14 breakfasts, 15 lunches
and 14 dinners ACCOMMODATION:
good quality accommodation at Terra Luna lodge GUIDES: World Expeditions mountaineering leader TRANSPORT: airport transfers • private transportation EQUIPMENT: all group camping and climbing equipment • group medical
kit • satellite phone PLUS: all park entrance fees and climbing permits
WHEN TO GO
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day 6 • boat trips on Lago O'Higgins and Laguna Desierto EQUIPMENT: group medical kit PLUS: all park entrance fees
For competitive airfares to Balmaceda and stop-over ideas contact our expert staff today for a detailed quote
Balmaceda
Argentina Chile
Paine MassifEl Chalten Puerto Natales
Punta Arenas
Balmaceda San Valentin
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a rare opportunity to climb the highest peak in patagonia
Argentina Chile