Patagonia Wilderness

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15 days (ex Buenos Aires)

Destinations visited: Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Buenos Aires, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Become an adventurer in the Patagonia Wilderness - one of the most remote and beautiful environments in the world. Visit the best of nature's attractions in Argentina before heading to Chile to marvel at the Patagonian wilderness. From the tango bars and heaving streets of Buenos Aires, head to the striking mountain scenery, vast open plains, dramatic ice fields and advancing glaciers of Patagonia. Trek to the spectacular Laguna Torre and the iconic Torres del Paine, hike glaciers and visit the quirky towns at the end of the world. Experience a South American adventure through this spectacular region of Argentina and Chile.

Highlights

Witness Argentina's Perito Moreno Glacier.
Trek the Patagonian wilderness through Argentina and Chile.
Camp among the peaks of Chilean Patagonia.
Explore the lakes and waterfalls of Torres del Paine National Park.
Spot wildlife playing in the Beagle Channel.
Visit the world's southernmost city Ushuaia.
Wander the elegant streets of Buenos Aires.

Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires

Launch into buzzing Buenos Aires on an orientation walk. At night, perhaps feast on a famous Argentine steak or sit back at a streetside cafe or bar with a glass of Mendoza Malbec.

Days 2-3 El Calafate/Perito Moreno Glacier

Fly south to El Calafate, the gateway to the Argentinean Glacier National Park on the shores of Lago Argentino. Admire one of the world's few advancing glaciers, and one the most beautiful of Argentina's attractions.

Days 4-6 El Chalten/Glacier National Park/El Calafate

Hike in Glacier National Park and see magnificent peaks like Cerro Fitz Roy or the majestic spire of the 3,128 m Cerro Torres rising out of the misty valley.

Day 7-9 Torres del Paine National Park

Trek through Chile's dramatic granite pillars, sparkling lakes, stunning glaciers, gushing waterfalls and herds of wild guanacos in Chilean Patagonia.

Day 10 Punta Arenas

Continue south to Punta Arenas, Chile's closest city to the end of the world. Be sure to sample some seafood dishes - said to be the finest in Chile.

Day 11-13 Ushuaia

Cross the border into Argentina and visit the world's southernmost city, Ushuaia. Cruise along the Beagle Channel to watch the marine wildlife playing along the shores of the small islands.

Day 14-15 Buenos Aires

Relax over a glass of vino back in Buenos Aires or wander through the elegant Argentinean boulevards.

Group Size

Maximum of 12 travellers per group

Departure Guarantee

Departure is guaranteed

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nts), Bed and breakfast (3 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nts)

Transport

Boat, Bus, Plane

Budget

Allow USD $600 for meals not included.

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