11 Days / Starting From $6,895
Expedition Patagonia
An All-Encompassing Small-Group Exploration of Some of the Most Amazing Scenery on Earth
Like Bora Bora or Kathmandu, the name Patagonia is evocative of the globe’s most exotic travel destinations. Our trip to the remote southern reaches of Chile and Argentina fulfills that mystique. Distant and compelling, the Andes Mountains rise in spires to the sky, their sheer granite walls drawing the eye and spirit upward. Glaciers wind down in frozen rivers from the ice-crowned massifs, choking lakes and fjords with floating blue bergs. Despite the austerity of the landscape, this mountain enclave is home to an array of unique wildlife, which we encounter during our exploration.
- Visit the world’s largest icefield, cruise to the face of massive glaciers and take a guided walk atop the ice
- Experience the gaucho lifestyle in the shadow of knife-edged peaks and shimmering glacial lakes
- Stay at famed Ecocamp Patagonia in view of the granite spires of Torres del Paine on the only comprehensive itinerary spanning both Chile and Argentina
Location of Adventure
Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), South America
Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), South America
Group Size Limit
Approximately 14 Travelers
A very important feature of our Patagonia expedition is the limited group size, as nature exploration is best experienced with smaller groups of travelers.
Included
Accommodations, all meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on final day, safe drinking water, wine with dinner, services of NHA Expedition Leader and local staff, some gratuities, airport transfers for all arrivals and final day departures, permits and entrance fees, sales tax.
Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, alcoholic beverages (except wine with dinner), some gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport reciprocity and departure taxes, optional travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Moderate / Flexible
Most of the required walking activities during this trip are moderate in exertion level. At least one optional hike may be considered strenuous due to its distance (approximately 10 miles). At least 2 options will be offered for those seeking more activity, but an ability to walk at least 3 miles over hilly, uneven terrain is necessary for this expedition. We recommend that those who participate in this trip have an adventurous spirit.
Important Information
This realm of mountains and glaciers is among the most spectacular on the planet. Most visitors to Patagonia trek and camp to take advantage of the natural splendors the area offers, yet our specially designed trip, utilizing atmospheric, well-appointed hotels and lodges, puts us amid some of Patagonia’s most splendid scenery in genuine comfort. In order to experience the region most fully, please be prepared for some long drives. Some challenging but optional hikes are also recommended in order to access some of the most scenic areas.
Getting There & Getting Home
Please arrive in El Calafate, Argentina no later than 6pm on Day 1 as we will have a welcome/orientation dinner at 8pm. Passengers are free to depart Punta Arenas, Chile anytime on the final day. We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures’ Travel Desk makes these reservations for you, as we are intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient and cost-effective transportation. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.
