Cruise through narrow fjords in Chile, Hike and camp in Torres del Paine National Park, Experience the wild scenery of Patagonia
Discover Patagonia on a two week journey from Chile's north to its southern tip. Explore untouched wilderness, hike and camp in some of the most amazing scenery on earth and share a few laughs with locals on board a ferry cruising past the cobalt-blue icebergs of the Chilean fjords. It's an adventure to the ends of the earth - literally.
Physical Rating: 4 Culture Shock Rating: 3 Accommodation: Simple hotels/multishare hostels (7 nts), multishare cabins aboard ferry (3 nts), camping (3 nts) Transportation: Plane, minibus, ferry, local bus, walking Trip Style: Intrepid Basix Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling Budget: Allow USD $100 for meals not included.
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Enjoy numerous optional outdoor sports and activities in this stunning region of lush farmland, glaciers, smoking volcanoes and deep clear lakes. Go boating on the lake, hiking through the hills or explore the architecture of Puerto Montt on a stroll around town. After a day of fresh air and exercise, try the local specialty, curanto chilote.
Days 5-7
Chilean Fjords
Spend several days cruising past snow capped mountains, iceberg-laden waterways, remote islands and unique wildlife on a voyage through the narrow fjords of Chile.
Day 8
Puerto Natales
Located on the Last Hope Sound, this colourful town with corrugated tin houses is a fun stop. Perhaps warm up for the adventure ahead with a short hike in the surrounding foothills, or just rest up in the friendly town.
Days 9-12
Torres del Paine National Park
Feel like an explorer while discovering this untouched wilderness. Hike past the sparkling lakes, gushing waterfalls and amazing mountains of the Chilean Patagonia. Walk across a glacier, see the famous Towers of Paine and spend long days trekking through wild and stunning terrain.
The windswept plains of Punta Arenas are literally at the end of the earth and an old stopping point for explorers, ranchers and people seeking their fortunes along the Californian gold rush route. Look out across the glorious Strait of Magellan and ponder the immense beauty of Chile's wilderness.
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2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full.
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