Nandu Journey
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One of the most comprehensive group tours to Patagonia for 2012, this holiday offers an outdoor adventure with plenty of opportunities for walking and wildlife spotting. Highlights of this 3 week escorted tour of Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) include the Lake District, Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno glacier, Tierra del Fuego and Buenos Aires.
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Summary of nights: Santiago 2, Pucón 2, Puerto Varas 2, Puerto Natales 1, Torres del Paine 3, El Calafate 2, El Chaltén 2, Ushuaia 3, Buenos Aires 3.
- Chile’s Lake District - outdoor activities in the shadow of volcanoes.
- Torres del Paine Park, a wilderness of breath-taking beauty.
- Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s greatest sights.
- Tierra del Fuego - explore the unique mountains scenery of the ‘Land of Fire’.
- Enjoy the vibe of dynamic Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America.
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 Fly UK – Santiago, arriving day 2.
Day 3 Optional visit to Valparaíso.
Days 4-5 Fly to Pucón, explore the Lake District - volcanoes + forests.
Day 6 Drive to Puerto Varas, visit to Petrohué Falls.
Day 7 Day at leisure or visit Chiloé island.
Day 8 Fly to Punta Arenas, and drive to Puerto Natales.
Days 9-11 Hiking in the Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 12 Bus to El Calafate, on Lago Argentino.
Day 13 Day trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, optional ice trek.
Days 14-15 Drive to El Chaltén and hike in the Fitzroy range.
Day 16 Fly to Ushuaia.
Days 17-18 Walk in Tierra del Fuego National Park and boat trip on Beagle Channel.
Days 19-21 Fly to Buenos Aires, city tour and time at leisure.
Day 22 Fly to UK, arriving day 23.
A few days to spare?
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Trip Profile
Transport: 4 flights (longest 3.5hrs), 6 road journeys (longest 6hrs).
Accommodation: Comfortable hotels with private bathroom; shared dormitory hostel in Torres del Paine.
Meals: Breakfast daily (except in Torres del Paine), lunch in Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Included excursions: walking tour of Santiago; Petrohué waterfall; walks in Torres del Paine and Fitzroy; Perito Moreno Glacier; Tierra del Fuego National Park; city tour of Buenos Aires.
Group size: Min 4, max 18. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.
Our Comment
"I always look forward to going to Torres del Paine and enjoy staying at refugio Paine Grande. The location of the refugio couldn't be better because all the walks start from right outside the door and the views you get from the refugio itself are stunning. It´s a great place to relax after a day's walking and being away from the road in the middle of park means that you really feel like you have got away from it all for a few days. People sometimes worry about having to share a room but when they get there they usually find that the view they get from their bedroom window more than makes up for that!"
Jessica Dennehy, Tour Leader
|  Torres del Paine - the jewel in the Patagonian crown.
 Villarica Volcano in the Chilean Lake District
 Colourful houses in Buenos Aires' lively district of La Boca.
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