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Patagonian Spring

16-day adventure

Wild tango, wildlife, wild lands. Begin in Buenos Aires, the city that pulsates tango and never sleeps, for culture, fine dining and dancing. Then fly south to the coastal desert of Peninsula Valdes for wildlife: whales and their calves, penguins, elephant seals and guanacos.

In central Patagonia you'll see spring flowers, Viedma and Perito Moreno glaciers (mini-trek and estancia Los Notros included) and the towering peak of Cerro Fitzroy.

In Torres del Paine, after days walking or hiking (or soaking in the spa) you'll dine and sleep well at Explora Lodge for four nights.

Highlights

5 Days/4 Nights at elegant Explora Lodge in Torres del Paine National Park

2 Days Peninsula Valdes—whales, elephant seals, penguins, fossils

2 Days Glacier National Park—Cerro Fitzroy, Estancia Helsingfors

2 Days Calafate—Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Notros Lodge

2 Days Buenos Aires—tango & cafes

Itinerary Summary

Day 1

Depart from US for Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Arrive on the morning of Day 2.

Day 2

Transfer on arrival to our hotel. Afternoon exploration Buenos Aires.

Day 3

Walking tour of Buenos Aires. Dinner at a traditional peña with dances including malamba and tango—Buenos Aires never sleeps at night!

Day 4

Morning in Buenos Aires, afternoon explore the arid Peninsula Valdes, spotting nandú (ostriches), maras, guanacos, penguins and more. Overnight at rustic hotel Rincon Chico, where we have an "asado," a typical Argentine barbecue.

Day 5

Whales! We visit a lagoon where whales come to calve, hoping to spot them in action. We also visit Southern Elephant Seal colonies and the "penguinaria" at Punta Delgaldo.

Day 6

More whales! Then explore Tertiary fossil beds and visit hundreds of thousands of Magellanic penguins.

Day 7

Fly to Calafate and historic Estancia Helsingfors with views of Fitzroy.

Day 8

Morning hike followed by cruise on Lago Viedma to see glacier calving. All the while soaking up splendid views of mountain spires.

Day 9

Morning hike followed by drive to Calafate then on to elegant estancia Los Notros, facing the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier.

Day 10

Morning hike along the lake, then don crampons for an afternoon mini-trek across the ice of Perito Moreno Glacier.

Days 11-14

Travel south into the Parque Los Torres del Paine and stunningly located Explora Lodge. Our days at Explora are spent adventuring in Parque Los Torres del Paine, learning about the wildlife, and dining well.

Days 15-16

Travel from explora to home via Punta Arenas and Santiago.

Departures

2012

Available as a Private Journey in October and November.
Please call or email for information and pricing.

Prices & Supplements

2012

Please call or email for information and pricing.

Single

Single Supplement depends on lodging choices.

Small Group

A Small Group Supplement applies if there are fewer than four travelers on your trip.

Notes

Included

Land cost includes hotels (double occupancy), land and boat transportation, most transfers, tips for hotel services, restaurants, baggage handling and storage, all guides, tours, fees to museums and archeological sites, and sightseeing arrangements as specified.

Not Included

Not included are any airfare, airport taxes, guides or naturalists (at your discretion), laundry, alcoholic beverages, excess baggage charges, or other items of a personal nature.

Price also excludes any insurance coverage for trip cancellation-interruption, travel accident, travel delay, baggage delay or baggage theft (we recommend you obtain coverage for these items), medical or hospitalization expenses.