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Best of Patagonia
From £2,745 Altitude 1,200m Grade: T2
Best of Patagonia
The Andes – Patagonia – Fitz Roy – Cerre Torre – Torres del Paine – glaciers and penguins and the ends of the Earth at Tierra del Fuego.
The Andes – Patagonia – Fitz Roy – Cerre Torre – Torres del Paine – glaciers and penguins and the ends of the Earth at Tierra del Fuego. What do these names conjure up in anyone’s mind? If there is ever a ‘must visit’ part of the world, this is it! We have developed this ‘active’ itinerary for the Best of Patagonia Trek to enable you to appreciate this region in all its glory and to see as much of it as possible in a two week trip. There is no extended trekking, but instead a series of day walks for you to get out and enjoy being close to the massive glaciers, wildlife, granite mountains, turquoise-blue lakes and forests that make Patagonia a special place.
The Best of Patagonia Trek takes you right on down to ‘The Land of Fires’, Tierra del Fuego, where you will be able to appreciate the stark serene beauty of this wilderness, finishing your journey with a boat trip on the Beagle Channel. Travel on this trip is via the busy capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires.
Why not extend your trip with a visit to Iguassu Falls from Buenos Aires? Please contact our Office for more details.
This trip will operate with just 1 person. You will be joining clients from other countries in Argentina and led by a local Argentinian guide.
Maximum group size is 16.
THIS TRIP CAN ALSO BE OPERATED AS A PRIVATE DEPARTURE ON ANY DATES DURING THE SEASON FOR 2 OR MORE PEOPLE BOOKING TOGETHER FOR A SMALL SUPPLEMENT. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A QUOTATION.
Prices are inclusive of domestic flights from and back to Buenos Aires in Argentina. However please be aware that supplements may apply as prices for these flights are subject to change.
International flight prices are based on non-direct services. A supplement will be required if you wish to use the direct service between London to Buenos Aires with British Airways.
Dates & Prices
Availability
* A deposit of £400 will be required at checkout.
Extras
Extras can be added per-person when you book onto a date
| Item | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Single Supplement | £875 |
* A deposit of £200 (or the full extra price, whichever is lower) will be required at checkout for each extra added per-person on this trip
What's Included
- Estimated International flights from London (flight inclusive package)
- Domestic flights Buenos Aires to Patagonia return (see note above - supplement may apply).
- Accommodation - 8 nights hotels, 4 nights hosterias
- Meals - 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 evening meal
- All road transfers in country (unless indicated in 'exclusions')
- English speaking Argentinian tour leader
- Adventure Peaks kitbag. A logoed top will be provided for returning or non-UK clients
- 24hr back-up and support from our UK staff
- 15% discount off the RRP on equipment and clothing purchased from Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Personal equipment
- Travel Insurance
- Transport between International and Domestic Airport
- Drinks and personal spending
- Tips for local staff
- Meals if not indicated in 'inclusions'
- Visas (if required)
- Museum and monument entry fees
- Park fees as appropriate (US$100)
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
Campbell Irvine: www.campbellirvine.com Tel: 0207 938 1737 (Not for treks/climbs with ropes – OK for Aconcagua)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com
Reviews
We’d always wanted to visit Patagonia and looked at many organised trips which involved sitting on coaches, tango lessons and visiting vineyards – fine if this is your sort of holiday, but we wanted to walk as well. Adventure Peaks’ Highlights of Patagonia included a few days’ excellent (and quite challenging) walking, some long days travelling through Argentina and Chile (don’t underestimate the distances) with vast and beautiful scenery for entertainment, and the ultimate excitement of Tierra del Fuego. All our accommodation was neat and clean, the pick-ups and transfers were like clockwork and our vegetarian packed lunches were excellent. Adventure Peaks’ pre- holiday administration was smart and friendly, and the trip experience was managed brilliantly by our local guide Mariana, who was a star – relaxed, friendly and super-organised. 5 star holiday!
The Fitzroy walk was not the longest - it was quite easy in fact. The walk up to Torres del Paine was longer but excellent.
All round, the trip met my expectations, which were high. Only downside was a 12 hour flight delay returning to Heathrow but outside of your control.
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