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Price: CAD $ USD $3999.00

  $500.00 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.

Duration:15 days

Departures: Jan 01, 2014

Highlights:Witness nature in action at the Perito Moreno Glacier, trek the Patagonian wilderness, see the penguins at Punta Arenas, camp out among the dramatic peaks of Chilean Patagonia, explore the lakes and waterfalls of Torres del Paine National Park, visit the world's southernmost city, dance the night away in Buenos Aires.
 

Trip Code:GDU

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Become an adventurer in the spectacular wilds of Patagonia - one of the most remote wildernesses in the world. From the gay bars and heaving streets of Buenos Aires, head to the striking mountain scenery, vast open plains, dramatic icefields 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.

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Included Activities • Group leader from beginning to end of tour
• 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
• Orientation walk in Buenos Aires led by your group leader
• Flight from Buenos Aires to Calafate
• Perito Moreno Glacier
• Day hikes in Glacier National Park
• 3 nights camping
• 2 days hiking excursion to Torres del Paine National Park (all camping gear included except sleeping bag)
• Beagle Channel Cruise
• Flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
• Travel insurance package covering medical, trip interruption & baggage loss. Click here for more info

*for a more detailed itinerary, view our trip notes
 

Not Included • International Airfare
• Arrival/Departure Transfer
• Meals and activities not outlined in itinerary
 

Accommodation 3/4 star B&B & Hotels (11 nts), camping (3 nts)

We have carefully chosen these gay-welcoming properties with you in mind. They have the right balance of comfort while still being locally owned.


 

Camping Sleeping - This trip has three nights of camping. Our campsite acts as our base while we hike in Torres del Paine National Park. We are required to set up and dismantle our tents from the campsite, but have guides to assist if necessary.

Food - All meals are provided during the camping portion of this trip. Dinners are simple (pastas, rice, chicken) and are served in a common dinning area. Lunches consist of sandwiches, fruit and sometimes a chocolate bar. There is also a small variety of snacks available at the campsite's general store.

Luggage - All luggage, except for a day pack, is left at the campsite during the day. One guide is dedicated to staying behind to look after the site while we hike.
 

Physical Rating Be prepared for some serious physical activity. This trip features treks of up to 8 hours with breaks. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.
 

Culture Shock Expect to rough it every now and again, whether it's a very simple B&B, shared bathroom facilities while camping.
 

Group Size Maximum of 12 travellers per group. Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling.
 

Budget Allow USD $750 for meals not included.
 

Day 1 Buenos AiresFeast on mountains of meat at one of the city's famous asado restaurants or take a walk around the Recoleta cemetery, stopping by Evita's flower-adorned grave.
 

Day 2 El CalafateFly south to the shores of Lago Argentino and El Calafate, gateway to the Glacier National Park.
 

Days 3-5 Perito Moreno Glacier/El Chalten/Glacier National ParkAdmire Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's few advancing glaciers, and watch as huge shards of ice creak and collapse into the freezing water below.
 

Day 6 El CalafateHike to Laguna Torre to see the summit of Cerro Torres rising majestically out of a mist-clad valley.
 

Days 7-10 Torres del Paine National Park/Puerto NatalesTrek through the dramatic granite pillars, sparkling lakes, gushing waterfalls and herds of wild guanacos in dramatic Chilean Patagonia. Experience assisted camping. You sleep in a tent but have a crew that cooks you amazing meals!
 

Days 11-13 UshuaiaVisit the world's southernmost city and cruise along the Beagle Channel to watch the marine wildlife playing along the shoreline of the many small islands and inlets.
 

Days 14-15 Buenos AiresBack in the capital, relax over a glass of vino, wander the city's elegant boulevards or visit the Casa Rosada, the pink presidential palace where Evita once appeared on the balcony in front of adoring fans.
 

Departure Date	Spaces available
Jan 01, 2014	space available

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	Christian San Francisco, USA
"Amazing trip. Never would have considered an organized group trip before but I'm now convinced that it's worth it."

	Tim & Gal Sydney, Australia
"The Patagonia trip is an amazing opportunity to see a very unexplored part of the world. Out Adventures itinerary works very well and maximizes the time available in each location..."

	Joe San Francisco, USA
"Great combination of experiencing a beautiful city and treking in diverse landscapes--glaciers, granite peaks and tierra del feugo."