Discover Patagonia

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the spectacular lakes, peaks, and waterfalls of Torres del Paine National Park.

• Hear from an expert on the Perito Moreno Glacier, and witness the calving of this advancing ice mass.

• Discover the enormous penguin colonies on

Martillo Island.

• Sample beer and chocolate on a tour of Bariloche, and try out tango in Buenos Aires.

DAYS 1–3 I BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA/ SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE (BARILOCHE) Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included. Enjoy free time to explore the elegant streets of Buenos Aires. The following morning, catch a flight to northern Patagonia. Discover the highlights of scenic Bariloche on a Circuito Chico tour, with stops at artisan shops. Spend the next day hiking, mountain biking, or rafting in the stunning Bariloche region.

DAYS 4–5 I PUERTO VARAS, CHILE Travel by bus and ferry to Puerto Varas in the stunning Chilean Lake District. Enjoy the sights from the Cruce de los Lagos, or Lake Crossing, considered one of the most scenic ferry cruises in the world. Explore Puerto Varas the next day, or opt for an excursion to Chiloé Island, a trek to Desolation Pass, or a day hike to the Osorno Volcano. DAYS 6–7 I TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK Catch a flight to Punta Arenas, then transfer to breathtaking Torres del Paine National Park. Spend a day exploring the park with an expert guide. Marvel at pristine turquoise lakes, glaciers, and waterfalls in this stunning region.

DAYS 8–9 I EL CALAFATE, ARGENTINA Enjoy the scenic drive to El Calafate. The following day, attend a talk by a local expert on the Perito Moreno Glacier; then venture into Los Glaciares National Park to view this incredible advancing ice mass.

DAYS 10–11 I USHUAIA Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Choose to go flight-seeing in a helicopter over the surrounding snowcapped peaks, visit the Maritime Museum, or venture into Tierra del Fuego National Park. The next day, navigate the Beagle Channel on a catamaran, passing the “lighthouse at the end of the world,” as well as islands inhabited by bird and seal colonies. Get up close to the penguins of Martillo Island.

DAYS 12–14 I BUENOS AIRES Fly back to Buenos Aires and take time to explore on your own. Head to San Telmo—the oldest barrio in the city—for a light dinner in a café and a lesson from local tango dancers. Once we’ve practiced our new steps, it’s time for milonga, a neighborhood tradition where students and teachers of the studio come to practice their moves. The next day, take a tour of the city’s highlights, including Recoleta Cemetery and Plaza de Mayo, where Eva Perón’s famed balcony presides over the square. Depart at any time on our final day.

14 DAYS FROM $5,799

PER PERSON. AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.

MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $2,479 MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16

DATES

2022: Departures available January–March and October–December 2023: Departures available January–March

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Arrival transfer, all transport between destinations and to/from included activities, and activities as listed in the itinerary. Optional activities are at an additional cost.

ACCOMMODATIONS Comfortable, mid-range hotels (13 nights)

MEALS INCLUDED 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners. Allow an additional $545–$710 per person for meals not included.

TRANSPORTATION Bus/van, plane, boat, ferry

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES If you’re booked, you’re going.

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