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
USHUAIA PACKAGETHE END OF THE WORLDUshuaiaUshuaiaFR$5414 DAYSHighlights• Explore - quite literally - the enchanting world’s end on this off-the-beaten-track tour• Hike and canoe through Tierra del Fuego National Park• Includes three nights’ accommodation plus return airport transfers<strong>BRAZIL</strong>, <strong>ARGENTINA</strong> & <strong>CHILE</strong>InclusionsDeparts: Daily Accommodation: Hostel/hotel (3 nts)Meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch Note: Entrance feesfor National Parks are not included. Tierra del Fuegoexcursion operates without canoes 01May-31Jul TourCode: USHPACTierra del Fuego is the southern-most tip of the Americas and as close as civilisationhas got to the snowy desert of Antarctica. Touching down in Ushuaia, you’ll be whiskedto your accommodation on Day 1. Next morning, take a full-day tour (included) toParque Nacional Tierra del Fuego - the only Argentine national park that combines sea,mountains and forests. Meander along 1,000 year-old paths, canoe along the LapataiaRiver and marvel at the abundant wildlife along the Beagle Channel coast - red foxes,woodpeckers, beavers, condors, steamer ducks and eagles, to name just a few. Day3, it’s an early start for a half-day sea lion colony trip (also included). Departing fromthe local port, sail to a series of islands, snapping away at sea lions, fur seals andcormorants. On Day 4, transfer to the airport where your tour ends.EL CALAFATE& EL CHALTENEl CalafateEl CalafateFR$4104 DAYSHighlights• Spend a full day at UNESCO Mankind Heritage, Los Glaciares National Park• Trek through icy landscapes, past glaciers and lakes• Includes all accommodation and transfersInclusionsDeparts: Daily Accommodation: Hostel/hotel (3 nts)Meals: Daily breakfast Includes: Return transfers, tourto Los Glaciares National Park & Perito Moreno GlacierNote: El Chalten tour (valid Oct-Apr only) Tour Code:FTEEAEEL CALAFATE &TORRES DEL PAINEEl CalafateEl CalafateIf you’re short on time, this nifty four-day package will take the hassle out of your visitto Patagonia. After airport pick-up on Day 1, your second day is spent at the PeritoMoreno Glacier, a natural phenomenon that attracts people from all over the world.One of the world’s few moving glaciers, explore its magnificent streams, stunningice formations and crevasses. It’s another early start on Day 3, for a day tour to ElChalten. Take the mythic Route 40 skirting Argentino Lake, passing a canyon andcontinuing along Lake Viedma. Enjoy magical views of glaciers and hidden lakes. Onarrival, equipped with a map, follow the myriad of clearly marked tracks to viewpointsof the impressive Mount Fitz Roy and Mount Torre. Return to El Chaltern and back to ElCalafate. Day 4, transfer to the airport where your Ice Age tour comes to an end.FR$3855 DAYSHighlights• Wander the now busy and bustling little town of El Calafate• Admire the mind-blowing 60m high ice walls of the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier• Stroll along a short trek to find the best views of beautiful parks in Torres del PaineInclusionsDeparts: Daily between 01Sep-30Apr Accommodation:Hostel/hotel (4 nts) Meals: 4 breakfasts Includes: Airportpick-up, Perito Moreno Glacier tour, Torres Del Painetour Note: Entrance fees to the national parks are notincluded Tour Code: FTEELCHead off to the wilderness for five days in the spectacular surroundings of LosGlaciares and Torres del Paine National Park. Spend your first day taking in thesights and sounds of this once-quaint little village. On Day 2, wrap up warm for youradventure to the jaw-dropping Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s only movingglaciers. Gawp at the sheer magnitude of 60 metre-high ice walls and, if you’re lucky,get to see bits of blue ice tumble into the waters below. Next day, stop at LagoSarmiento and grab your camera for some stunning snapshots before you’re whiskedoff to Torres del Paine National Park. Take a short trek to find the best views of itsbeautiful parks and imposing peaks; a dramatic background to vast, coloured lakes andvegetation. Kick back and relax on Day 4 before you depart the following day.112VISIT WWW.<strong>STA</strong>TRAVEL.COM