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BRAZIL, ARGENTINA & CHILE - STA Travel Hub

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PATAGONIA & REGIONAL <strong>ARGENTINA</strong>stories from the edge of the earthBruce Chatwin famously describedPatagonia as “the farthest placeto which man walked from his placeof origin.” Virtually untouched,Patagonia’s colossal glaciers andremote rugged landscapes arelike nowhere else on the planet.Impassible during winter, parks suchas Torres del Paine usually openbetween Nov-Apr. For year roundsnow-capped beauty and alpinecharm, head to Argentine favouriteBarriloche, or Puerto Madryn forwild marine and Welsh adventures.<strong>BRAZIL</strong>, <strong>ARGENTINA</strong> & <strong>CHILE</strong>BARILOCHE:MOUNTAINS & LAKESFR$300 MENDOZA TREKKINGFR$2624 DAYS & WINE TASTING4 DAYSExplore Bariloche’s stunning Lake Nahuel Huapi, beautiful PlayaBonita beach and majestic Mount Campanario. <strong>Travel</strong> to thesummit’s tearoom terrace and sip a cuppa for knock-out views!Day 3, choose from a Tronador multi-trek or an Isla Victoria andArravanes forest excursion. See lakes and waterfalls, sail to theincredible Arravanes forest or visit Patagonia’s only black glacier!Transfer to the airport/bus station on Day 4 where your tour ends.Departs: Daily from Bariloche Accommodation: Hostel (3 nts) Meals: No mealsincluded Includes: Airport/bus station transfers, Mt Campanario & Circuitoexcursion & Tronador multi-trek or Isla Victoria navigation Tour Code: BRCML3Wine production is one the Mendoza area’s main industrieswith the city providing the ideal base for exploring the region’shundreds of wineries. Taste some of the best Cabernets andMalbecs in the world, visit nearby Aconcagua Park and hike to LakeHorocones for spectacular, panoramic views of the Andes Range.You’ll also get to take a city tour of Mendoza, visit the village ofUspallata, the ski resort of Penitentes and the Inca Bridge.Departs: Daily from Mendoza Accommodation: Hostel (3 nts) Meals: 3breakfasts Includes: Airport/bus station transfers, half day wine tour, full dayAconcagua Valley tour Tour Code: MDZMENPUERTO MADRYNWHALES & PENGUINSFR$287Puerto Madryn Puerto Madryn 4 DAYSHighlights• Spot colonies of elephant seals, sea lions, penguins and orcas swimming offshore• Opt to take a whale watching trip to get close to Southern Right Whales (seasonal)• Choose to visit a penguin colony and take tea in the Welsh-Patagonian town of GaimanInclusionsDeparts: Daily Accommodation: Choice of hostel orhotel (3 nts) Meals: No meals included Includes: Returntransfers from bus station or Trelew airport, PeninsulaValdes day tour Optional: Whale Watching (1 Jun - 30Nov), Penguin Excursion on Day 3 (1 Sep - 30 Mar) TourCode: BRCPM3Halfway up Argentina’s wild Atlantic coast, the Peninsula Valdes is a marine lover’sparadise. On Day 1, you’ll be collected from Puerto Madryn bus station or Trelewairport and transferred to your hostel or hotel. The next day, embark on a full day tourof the peninsula. Learn of the area’s flora, fauna and geology before travelling alongthe coast to colonies of sea lions, elephant seals, penguins and hopefully spot orcas.One of the best places in the world to get close to endangered Southern Right whales,between Jun - Nov it’s possible to add in a 1.5 hour whale watching trip. Day 3 is freeto explore or between Sep - Mar, add in a day trip to one of the continent’s biggestpenguin colonies, spot wild ostriches, foxes and hares, and soak up the Welsh heritagein the town of Gaiman. Transfers to the airport or bus station are included on Day 4.111

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