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Patagonia Adventure

19 days Guided Groups, Seasonal Bi-Weekly Departures

Patagonia - the remote and exotic corner of the Andes where ice and time have shaped an unbelievable landscape now dominated by dark green sub-Antarctic forests, immense turquoise lakes and thousands of miles of dramatic glaciers. This trek takes you on a wild and exuberant journey from Argentina to Chile and beyond, to the ends of the earth at Tierra del Fuego. Starting in lively Buenos Aires you will fly to the Mount Fitzroy region to trek amidst the legendary Mount Torre needles in Los Glaciares National Park.

Experience a crampon assisted glacial walk on the Torre glacier.
Visit the celebrated Perito Moreno Glacier to watch gigantic icebergs falling into the aquamarine waters below before crossing the spectacular Patagonian steppe into Chile. Spend four days trekking in the incredible scenery of the Torres del Paine National Park with its unforgettable landscapes of vertical granite towers, hanging glaciers, turquoise lakes and snow- capped peaks. A visit to the isolated Tierra del Fuego Island and National Park near Ushuaia with views out towards the Drake Passage is a fitting finale. The complete Patagonia experience.

Days 1 to 3. Outbound
Fly overnight to Buenos Aires and enjoy some time in this fabulously colourful and vibrant city before continuing on to El Calafate.
Days 4 to 9. Mount Fitz Roy
Transfer to the charming little town of El Chalten, gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. From your stunning lagoon campsite trek through dense forest to the impressive Chorillo Falls and Fitz Roy Base Camp. Hike to the Laguna Torre glacier beneath the needle-shaped peak of Mount Torre (3128 metres) and take an optional trek on the Torre Glacier using crampons. Return to El Calafate.
On Day 9 visit the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world???s few stable glaciers. You will be able to walk close to the glacier and view the gigantic icebergs falling into the aquamarine waters below.
Days 10 to 14. Torres del Paine
A spectacular journey into Chile and the famous Torres del Paine National Park. Here the sheer sense of space, endless blue skies and the enthralling first views of the rock spires themselves will hypnotise you. Trek beneath the majestic Paine massif with its hanging glaciers and panoramic viewpoints of ancient forests and distant Andean ranges, ascend to Las Torres base camp, an amazing natural amphitheatre at the bottom of the vertical granite towers that soar 2800 metres and picnic overlooking the stunning Grey Glacier where its towering walls collapse into the emerald water creating a 'receiving line' of floating turquoise icebergs.
Days 15 to 19. Tierra del Fuego
Sail the Straits of Magellan to remote Tierra del Fuego Island. Navigate the Beagle Channel, viewing the many species of marine life to arrive at Ushuaia, the southernmost town in the world. An optional trek to the Martial glacier with its sweeping views from the Andes to the Antarctic Ocean before flying back to Buenos Aires for one last night of tango, music and animated street scenes. Fly overnight back to the UK.
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  • Tour grade: C
  • Cost per person: From £2,550 seasonally dependent.
  • Single supplement: £395.
  • Co2 Offset cost: £24.94.
  • What is included: Flights, accommodation, English speaking guide, transfers, most meals, camping equipment.
  • Accommodation: Hotels, hostels, mountain refuge, camping.
  • Departure dates:
    Every Thursday and Saturday in November, December and January.
    Every Thursday in October, February and March.