Intense Trekking & Expeditions - Catalogue by Ramiro Rodriguez

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INDEX

Intense Trekking & Expeditions Mendoza Anconcagua Mount

Atacama Desert Argentinean Northwest Uyuni Salt Flat

Los Glaciares Nat Park El ChaltĂŠn & Fitz Roy and Torres del Paine

1201 - Forever Trek - 6 nights ........... Pag. 10 1202 - Fitz Roy & Cerro Torre Hiking, 3 nights ... Pag 12 1203 - Fitz Roy & Cerro Torre Hiking, 4 nights ... Pag 14 1204 - Fitz Roy Adventure Trekking Adventure Camp - 5 nights ..................................... Pag 15 1205 Fitz Roy Grand Tour EcoCamp, 7 nights ... Pag 16 1206 - Huemul Circuit, Fitz Roy Massif, 4 nights ... Pag 18 1207 - Viewpoint of Southern Patagonian Ice - 2 nights ......................... Pag 20 1208 - Viewpoint of Southern Patagonian Ice - 3 nights .......................... Pag 22 1210 - Glacier Ascent to Cerro Solo - 2 nts ........ Pag 24 1211 - Mount Huemul, Trekking Peak - 3 nts ..... Pag 26 1212 - Mount Gorra Blanca, Glacier Ascent ....... Pag 28 1213 - Guillaurmine Needle, Climbing Rock & Ice - 3 nights ................ Pag 30 1214 - Punta Belluda, Glacier Ascent, 2 nights ..... Pag 32 1220 - Southern Ice Field Expedition, 9 nighs ..... Pag 34 1222 - Paine Turnaround Circuit, 12 nights ..... Pag 36 1223 - Fitz Roy Wild Trails, 9 nights ................... Pag 38 1224 - Wild Trails of Patagonia, 19 nighs ......... Pag 40 1225 - Glaciers Route Expedition, 11 nights ............ Pag 42 1228 - Torres del Paine W Trekking, 9 nights ........... Page 44

1230 - Mount Aconcagua Normal Route - 18 nights .... Pag 46

1250 - Trekking to La Quebrada Uyuni & Atacama - 14 nights .... Pag 60

1231 - Mount Aconcagua Polish Traverse - 18 nights .... Pag 49

1252 - Crossing from The Puna to Rainforest - 6 nights .......... Pag 62

1235 - Mount Aconcagua Trek to Plaza de Mulas - 4 nights .... Pag 52 1236 - Mount Aconcagua Trek to Plaza Francia - 2 nights .... Pag 54 1240 - Expedition to Mount Plata - 5 nights .... Pag 56 1242 - Piuquenes Horseback Riding - 6 nights .... Pag 58

1254 - Crossing from Atacama to Argentinean North - 21 nts ..... Pag 64

EXPEDITION TO ACONCAGUA

1201 tour - FOREVER TREKKING 4-night tour visiting El Calafate and El ChaltĂŠn

Combining comfort and camp activities like hiking, mountain biking or boating, this program allows you to discover the amazing landscapes of this region of Patagonia. In our exclusive private camping site (Fitz Roy Eco Camp), begins this experience through forests and lakes. This trip will be the experience of a life time DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM Glaciers National Park - El Calafate- El Chalten October thru April 7days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 nights 02 to 8 passengers Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Camping DIFFICULTY GRADE SUGGESTED PERSONAL GEAR

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ITINERARY Day 1 | Arrival to El Calafate You will arrive in an ealry flight and will be taken to your hotel in El Calafate. Day at leisure to shop and explore on your own Hotel in El Calafate Day 2 | Perito Moreno Excursion Early in the morning you will take an excursion to one of the most famous geological sights in the world. At the far end of the lake, 75 km from El Calafate. Which is also protected by the Worlds Biosphere Reserve from the United Nations Education and Culture ( Unesco) this glacier is one of the few that are stable with seasonal fluctuations. Every so often it is possible to see huge lumps of ice break off and fall into the lake to float away as ice bergs. You will return late afternoon. Bl, Hotel in El Calafate Day 3| El Calafate - El ChaltĂŠn-Viedma ice trek-Eco camp Passengers will arrive on their own to the office in El Calafate in order to take a transfer that will take you to El Chalten to do the Viedma Ice trek.(FD chalten option 2) After sailing for a while you will arrive to Viedma glacier, the beginning of a wonderful experience of trekking on ice on a virgin glacier. Our guide will lead the group for two hours in the ice. During this unique experience you will be taught and shown many glacier features like crevasses and moulins. In the afternoon you will return back to land and will go to Fitz Roy Eco camp to spend the night and enjoy a wonderful dinner. B, BL, D, Fitz Roy Eco camp, cabins are subject to availability

do so as well. B, BL, D, Fitz Roy Eco camp, cabins are subject to availability Day 5| Trek a Thorwood camp y Laguna de los tres After breakfast you will enjoy a fun and active trek. From Eco camp you will be taken to Hosteria El Pilar were you will start your trek to Thorwood camp. You will see lots of trees and and wild life such as the singing of birds that will accompany you through the whole trip. You will continue up to Laguna de los tres, this last stretch that will take you about an hour is a bit strenouse since you have to walk on a trails with stones but once you arrive to the summit it is all rewarded! since you will not believe your eyes. After resting a bit and taking some pictures we will retiunr back to camp B, BL, D , Thorwood camp, guide Day 6| Torre Lake viewpoint- return to El Chalten You will make an early start in order to have breakfast and enjoy your last day in El Chalten. You will walk up to the different viewpoints where the views are stunning and ideal for photographs. You will get to see lenga trees and forrest with the most green leaves and fauna. You will return to El Chalten in the afternoon and then rest at your hotel. B, BL, Hotel in El Chalten, guide tDia 7| transfer out and end of services B /PUF Fitz Roy Eco camp cabins are subject to availability Âˇ Âˇ Âˇ *OMDVEFE r Lodge and campsites Guide when mentioned Radio Communication in El Chalten Âˇ .FBMT C CSFBLGBTU CM CPY MVODI E EJOOFS Âˇ Âˇ /PU JODMVEFE Âˇ Personal gear

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Day 4| Activities at Fitz Roy Eco camp After breakfast you can anjoy a day of many activities in Eco camp, such as kayak, mountain bike and hikes. This day is filled with anyting you want to do! Also, anyone who just want to relax and enjoy the chimney and read a book can Prices per peson, in US dollars. Prices valid from April 01, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Please check for prices from July - Dec 2015 // check our catalogue www.ripioturismo.com.ar/catalogue.html Services quoted in standard rooms for each hotel and seat in bus services. If you want a quotation with superior rooms, special views just contat us. Entrance to National Parks are not included in the quotation. If you want to pay these fees in advance, please let us know. Check documentation to enter to different countries. Please note that it is your responsibility to hold all entry, departure and health documents and any other document required by the destination country. If you're not sure what the immigration requirements are, we recommend you check with the consulate / embassy of the destination country. Please note, Argentina and Chile have reciprocity fee for citizens from USA, Canada, Australia. Check http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/pdf_varios/reciprocidad/Online_payment_instructions.pdf for more information. ** Discount applied only to land services, not to internal flights

1202 tour - FITZ ROY & CERRO TORRE HIKING 3-night tour to enjoy El ChaltĂŠn and Fitz Roy Massif This program allows discovering the most amazing sights of the region. You will visit woods and lagoons as well as base camp Mt. Fitz Roy and glaciers. PROGRAM DETAILS t 1BSRVF /BDJPOBM -PT (MBDJBSFT ÂŤSFB &M $IBMUFO t 0DUPCFS UISV "QSJM t EBZT OJHIUT t UP QBTTFOHFST t )PTUFSJB DIFFICULTY GRADES RECOMENDED PERSONAL GEAR

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reaching Torre lagoon. Here you will be able to see many types of birds among them the woodpecker. In the lake you will also see gigantic icebergs due to breakage. The deferent paths show different viewpoints to take pictures. We will also see a rope system called Tyrolese used for mountain guide to get close to the bases of the mountains to climb. We will stop to have our box lunch and then return to El Chalten. Duration 7/8 hours %JTUBODF LN %SPQ JO BTDFOU N tB, BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Hosteriaâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain guide t tDay 4 | Transfer out to bus station t B Included: t .BPVOUBJO HVJEF t 3BEJP DPNNVOJDBUJPO XJUI &M $IBMUĂ?O t -PEHF TFF EFUBJMT JO UIF JUJOFSBSZ t .FBMT %BZ ] %JOOFS] %BZ ] #SFBLGBTU #PY -VODI BOE %JOner| Day 3| Breakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner Day 4| Breakfast Not included: 1FSTPOBM FRVJQNFOU #FWFSBHFT JO SFTUBVSBOUT 5SBOTGFS JO PVU &M $IBMUFO 5JQT Note: The program starts and ends in El ChaltĂŠn. The program can be modified and must be considered a guide- External factors or weather can change plans that will be left to the guideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criteria.

Day 3 | Laguna Torre Trek We will take Laguna Torre path and then after a small ascent we will enter a beautiful forest of Ăąires. From there the path starts to gain altitude and at the same time it lines up with the course of River Fitz Roy a viewpoint called canon del rĂo and Margarita waterfall. The panoramic shows the valleys of Fitz Roy. After the first hour of walking we will arrive to Mt Torre viewpoint where we will stop for a break and enjoy the view of mt Torre, mountain range Adela and its glaciers. From there you will walk two more hours through woods and moraines until

Prices per peson, in US dollars. Prices valid from April 01, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Please check for prices from July - Dec 2015 // check our catalogue www.ripioturismo.com.ar/catalogue.html Services quoted in standard rooms for each hotel and seat in bus services. If you want a quotation with superior rooms, special views just contat us. Entrance to National Parks are not included in the quotation. If you want to pay these fees in advance, please let us know. Check documentation to enter to different countries. Please note that it is your responsibility to hold all entry, departure and health documents and any other document required by the destination country. If you're not sure what the immigration requirements are, we recommend you check with the consulate / embassy of the destination country. Please note, Argentina and Chile have reciprocity fee for citizens from USA, Canada, Australia. Check http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/pdf_varios/reciprocidad/Online_payment_instructions.pdf for more information. ** Discount applied only to land services, not to internal flights

1203 tour - FITZ ROY & CERRO TORRE HIKING 4-night tour to enjoy El ChaltĂŠn and Fitz Roy Massif

Lodging in comfortable hotels; this program allows you to discover the amazing sights of the area, in addition experiencing walking on one of the most clam places as well as stunning of Patagonia. Walking through woods and lagoons. PROGRAM DETAILS t 1BSRVF /BDJPOBM -PT (MBDJBSFT ÂŤSFB &M $IBMUFO t0DUPCFS UISV "QSJM t EBZT OJHIUT t UP QBTTTFOHFST t )PTUFSJB $BNQT DIFFICULTY GRADES RECOMENDED PERSONAL GEAR

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walk two more hours through woods and moraines until reaching Torre lagoon. Here you will be able to see many types of birds among them the woodpecker. In the lake you will also see gigantic icebergs due to breakage. The deferent paths show different viewpoints to take pictures. We will also see a rope system called Tyrolese used for mountain guide to get close to the bases of the mountains to climb. We will stop to have our box lunch and then return to El Chalten. Duration 7/8 hours %JTUBODF LN %SPQ JO BTDFOU N B, BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Hosteriaâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain guide Day 4 | Viedma Ice Trek departure from Fitz Roy Expeditions office After breakfast passengers will be taken to el chalten to the office to take a transfer toTunel Bay port where you will do the Viedma ice trek excursion. First you will sail through lake viedma until reaching the front of the glacier until reaching the rocky promontory where you will step out and wear crampons to walk the glacier. This will be done by the guides who will help. They will take you to see cracks, caves as well as tell you about the origins of the glaciers. In the afternoon passengers will be taken back to el chalten to the office %VSBUJPO PG UIF USFL IPVST t %SPQ JO BTDFOU N t B...B...Hotel t Day 5| Transfer to the bus station t Inlcuded: t t .FBMT %BZ %JOOFS] %BZ #SFBLGBTU BOE #PY t Lunch| Day 3 Brekafast and Box Lunch |Day 4 Breakfast, Box t Lunch and Dinner | Day 5 Brekafast .PVOUBJO HVJEF 3BEJP DPNNVOJDBUJPO XJUI &M $IBMUĂ?O -PEHJOH TFF JUJOFSBSZ Not included: 1FSTPOBM FRVJQNFOU #FWFSBHFT JO SFTUBVSBOUT 5SBOTGFS JO PVU &M $IBMUFO 5JQT Note: The program starts and ends in El ChaltĂŠn. The program can be modified and must be considered a guide- External factors or weather can change plans that will be left to the guideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criteria.

1204 tour - FITZ ROY GLACIER TREKKING ADVENTURE CAMP 5-night tour to enjoy El ChaltĂŠn and Fitz Roy Massif

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ITINERARY Day 1 | Adventure Eco camp Arrive to El Chalten, reception and transfer to Fitz Roy Aventure Camp, private location at the banks of Condor Lake and Rio de Las Vueltas. Distance: 17km 5JNF PG BSSJWBM NJOVUFT Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Eco camp (cabins are subject to availability), %BZ ] 'JU[ 3PZ "EWFOUVSF $BNQ Different activities as an alternative to relax: t .PVOUBJO #JLF PO ZPVS PXO HP BOE SFUVSO UP -BHP EFM Desierto, going through the valley of RĂo de Las Vueltas. t )JLJOH POUIF QSFNJTFT PG UIF DBNQ PO ZPVS PXO # #- %y &DP DBNQ DBCJOT BSF TVCKFDU UP BWBJMBCJMJUZ

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Day 4 | Laguna Torre Trek After breakfast we will visit Torre Lake. After 3 hours of walking we will arrive to the lagoon with beautiful sights of the Mts- We will be able to see many different types of birds among them the Patagonian woodpecker. Prices per peson, in US dollars. Prices valid from April 01, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Please check for prices from July - Dec 2015 // check our catalogue www.ripioturismo.com.ar/catalogue.html Services quoted in standard rooms for each hotel and seat in bus services. If you want a quotation with superior rooms, special views just contat us. Entrance to National Parks are not included in the quotation. If you want to pay these fees in advance, please let us know. Check documentation to enter to different countries. Please note that it is your responsibility to hold all entry, departure and health documents and any other document required by the destination country. If you're not sure what the immigration requirements are, we recommend you check with the consulate / embassy of the destination country. Please note, Argentina and Chile have reciprocity fee for citizens from USA, Canada, Australia. Check http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/pdf_varios/reciprocidad/Online_payment_instructions.pdf for more information.

1205 tour - FITZ ROY GRAND ADVENTURE ECO CAMP 7-night tour to enjoy El ChaltĂŠn and Fitz Roy Massif It is possible to combine camping and walking with the activities offered at our exclusive Adventure Camp. Enjoy the classic walks plus a chance to bike, ride or canoe in Patagonia. In our exclusive eco camp we will start this experience through woods and lakes combning the most stunning views of Mt. Fitz Roy as well as several glaciers and needles.

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ITINERARY Day 1 | Arrival to El ChaltĂŠn On arrival in El ChaltĂŠn trekkers will be met by a representative of Fitz Roy Expeditions and transferred to our Adventure Camp set on the banks of Rio De Las Vueltas north of town. There are great views of Monte Fitz Royâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north face from camp. There will be a trip briefing before dinner to explain the adventures that await us in the days ahead. This can be done by a guide or a staff memeber. Dinner and overnight at Adventure Camp. Dâ&#x20AC;ŚEco camp Day 2 | Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp A menu of options to choose from or time at leisure to relax by the fire place. - Mountain Bike (guided or independent biking): The road has little traffic and it a good chance to go all the way to the beautifully set Lago del DesiertoHiking: There is a magnificent hike up the Loma del Diablo, making it to the ridge or all the way to the summit (1800 mts), the climb to the summit can only be done if the guide decides to do it according to p resent conditions. - Canoeing. River guides and the adequate equipment are available to explore a couple of kilometres of Rio d las Vueltas, and luckily do so with Mt. Fitz Roy in the skyline. B...BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Eco camp â&#x20AC;Ś Mountain and river Guide Day 3 | Fitz Roy Base Camp â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cerro Torre Base Camp After breakfast a short drive brings us to the trailhead. We ascend gradually all morning along the Rio Blanco to the base camp of the same name.We ascend more steeply to Laguna De Los Tres where we will have close-up views of several of the routes used to climb Fitz Roy, weather permitting. This afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk is mostly downhill, with some sections of flat trail, through the valley of Lagunas Madre e Hija, to

Thorwood Base Camp at the edge of Lago Torre. B...BL, D â&#x20AC;ŚCamping ... Mountain Guide Day 4 | Loma del Pliegue Tumbado This will be a wonderful day since we will be able to visit the most stunning sites and observe the beautiful Mt. Torre and Fitz Roy along with its valleys and rivers. During the trek the vegetation will change and we will be able to see areas of woods and vegetation as well as peeks of the mountains and its glaciers. B...BL, D â&#x20AC;ŚCamping ...Mountain Guide Day 5 | Laguna Toro After breakfast we again cross the river by Tyrolean traverse and begin the long ascent to Paso De Las Agachonas. As we go higher, the views of the surrounding peaks get ever more dramatic. Once across the pass we descend into the Rio Tunel Valley, with occasional views of tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s destination, El Paso Del Viento, Windy Pass. Upon reaching Rio Tunel, we follow it west to our camp just below Laguna Toro. This will be our camp for two nights, nicely protected in a small beech grove near tree line. B,...BL, D â&#x20AC;ŚCamping ... Mountain Guide Day 6 | Paso del viento â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Patagonian Ice Cap viewpoint After bordering the lagoon and across the Rio Toro Tunnel, we begin the journey towards the Windward Passage, a gateway to Southern Ice. During the ascent of the 900 meter drop and swivel cross a glacier high. The splendid views all the way will be crowned by a fabulous panoramic view of the Southern Ice. Overnight back at Base Camp at Laguna Toro. B...BL, D ... Camp ... Mountain Guide Day 7 | Return To El ChaltĂŠn -odayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hike back to El ChaltĂŠn is long, but easy in comparison to yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit to the windy Pass. The descend to town is gradual and easy. B... BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś HosterĂaâ&#x20AC;ŚMountain Guide Day 8 |Breakfast. End of services. Bâ&#x20AC;Ś Included t .PVOUBJO BOE 3JWFS (VJEFT MJDFOTFE CZ UIF /BUJPOBM 1BSL Administration t 3BEJP DPNNVOJDBUJPO XJUI PVS PĂłDF JO &M $IBMUĂ?O t (FBS BOE FRVJQNFOU TVDI BT CJDZDMFT DBOPFT DSBNQPOT ropes t "DDPNNPEBUJPO TFF JUJOFSBSZ Meals: see itinerary B: Breakfast BL: Box Lunch D: Dinner Not Included t 1FSTPOBM &RVJQNFOU t 5SBOTGFST JO PVU &M $IBMUĂ?O t %SJOLT JO SFTUBVSBOUT BOE FYUSB ESJOLT t 5JQT /PUF 0CTFSWBUJPOT The program begins and ends in El Chalten. The itinerary can be modified and should be considered as a guide.

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1206 tour - HUEMUL CIRCUIT - FITZ ROY MASSIF 4-night tour to enjoy El ChaltĂŠn and Fitz Roy Massif This trek is designed to take full advantage of five days to contour Mt Huemul. It a great opportunity to visit the less travelled parts of our National Park, with excellent views of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, from Paso del Viento. The trek also follows most of Viedma Glacierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s length until Lake Viedma.

Only five minutes from camp there are â&#x20AC;&#x153;condorerasâ&#x20AC;? (a set of condor nests), clinging to ledges on rock walls and if we are lucky, we will see condors flying over our heads.. Walking distance: 8 km. (6/7 hours) Elevation gain: 200 mts ascent and 100 mts descent. B, BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Paso Huemul Campâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide

DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM Los Glaciers National Park - El ChaltĂŠn October to April 5 daysâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 nights (02 to 16 participants Camping

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ITINERARY Day 1 | Lake Toro We start the trek from El ChaltĂŠn towards base camp Lake Toro enjoying the most stunning sights of the area from Loma del Piliegue Tumbado. BL... Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Laguna Toro Campâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Day 2 | Paso del Viento â&#x20AC;&#x201C;HPS viewpoint We will wake up early to start the key-day of this program. After round Lake Toro and cross a river (on foot or by a Tyrolean rope), we will start uphill towards Paso del Viento, door of access to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. During this 2700-foot (900-meter) ascent, we will cross a glacier and climb up moraines and scree slopes. Splendid views treat us all along the trek, and the highlight is surely the fabulous panoramic lookout over the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. We will traverse down a scree to our campsite near â&#x20AC;&#x153;Refugio Viedmaâ&#x20AC;? (Viedmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hut), settled in a lateral moraine of Viedma Glacier and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Camp is set around the Hut. B... BL... Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Campamento Refugio Paso del Vientoâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Day 3 | SPIF: Viedma Glacier Full-day ice trekking into the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, on the surface of Viedma Glacier, using snowshoes or crampons according to the ice-conditions. This is a wonderful hike that gives a true sense of the vastness of the Ice plateau, with the best views of Moreno Range, Witte and Viedma Nunataks. In the afternoon, we will return to our camp. B...BL,...Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Paso del Viento campâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Day 4 | Huemul Pass Full-day trek to Huemul Pass, through this lonely part area of the National Park, circling Cerro Huemul. The camp is just over the pass, sheltered by dwarf-sized Lenga forest, with gorgeous views of Viedma Glacier as it meets Lake Viedma.

Double tents, cooking equipment and utensils. Mountain equipment (ropes, harnesses, karabiners, maps, compass, etc.) Crampons and technical equipment for the participants. Boat transfer to BahĂa TĂşnel, and minibus to El ChaltĂŠn. Accommodation: see itinerary Meals: see itinerary B: breakfast BL: box lunch D: dinner t Not t Included t 1FSTPOBM &RVJQNFOU t 5SBOTGFST JO PVU &M $IBMUĂ?O t 4FSWJDFT OPU NFOUJPOFE JO UIJT QSPHSBN %SJOLT JO SFTUBVSBOUT BOE FYUSB ESJOLT 5JQT Note Starting from el chalten passengers will carry their personal gear as well as part of the general gear as well as personal equipment. Load to be carried 16 to 20 kilos. Recommended to bring warm sleeping bag and personal gear, but lightweight minimized. This journey takes place in an inhospitable region. There will be no dining tents, tables or benches, The itinerary can be modified and should be considered as a guide. External factors or weather conditions can change daily plans, which is up to the Guide OPTIONAL PROGRAM (ONLY FOR PRIVATE DEPARTURES) If you do not have five days for this incredible program, but you expect to enjoy the amazing sights of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field anyway, we suggest you an optional fourday trip. It is the same trek except for the day on the ice of Viedma Glacier, and only staying one night in the vicinity of Paso del Viento Hut Day 1: Trek to Lake Toro. Camp. Day 2: Trek to Del Viento Pass and overnight near Viedma shelter. Day 3: Trek to Huemul Pass and camp in Huemul Pass camp, near the â&#x20AC;&#x153;condoreras.â&#x20AC;? Day 4: Half-day hike down to Lake Viedma, boat trip to BahĂa TĂşnel and transfer to El ChaltĂŠn. End of services.

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1207 tour - VIEWPOINT OF SOUTHERN PATAGONIAN ICE 2-night tour to enjoy Paso del Viento in the Southern Ice Field Esta propuesta esta diseĂąada para quienes siempre soĂąaron con contemplar el imponente espectĂĄculo del Hielo PatagĂłnico Sur, pero disponen de unos pocos dĂas en el ĂĄrea para lograrlo. Durante la experiencia recorreremos valles inmensos, cruzaremos glaciares, y ascenderemos por pedreros de altura. Desde el Paso del Viento podremos disfrutar de unas de las vistas mĂĄs impresionantes de la Patagonia: el majestuoso Hielo PatagĂłnico Sur.

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1208 tour - VIEWPOINT OF SOUTHERN PATAGONIAN ICE 3-night tour to enjoy Southern Ice Field, Paso Marconi HIKING & TREKKING IN EL CHALTÉN

the trek in rain or snowstorm. At the end of the day, we will

VIEWPOINT OF THE SOUTHER PATAGONIAN

arrive at our second campsite, in the South shadow of Mt Mar-

ICE - PASO MARCONI TREK (T7)

coni and only an hour away from the Southern Patagonian Ice

This is one of the shortest expeditions that will allow trekkers

Field itself. The goal is to reach the Chilean Mountain hut at

to “enter” the Southern Patagonian Ice-Field, and spend some

the base of Mt Gorra Blanca. Marconi pass: 1500 above sea level

time there, on the vast plateau that runs trough the mountains

Mountain Hut: 1650 above sea levelWalking distance: 10 Km.

of the Argentine/Chilean border.The trek climbs Marconi Gla-

(8/9 hours)Elevation gain: 950 mts.

cier to enter the Ice-Field and the same route is used to exit.

B, BL, D… Gorra Blanca Hut…. Mountain Guide

Many important Mountains are seen during this amazing trek

Day 3| Southern Patagonian Ice Field

to name a few… Mt Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Pier Giorgio, Pollo-

A full day spent in the vicinity of the Gorra Blanca Hut, wal-

ne, Cordon Mariano Moreno, Cordon GAEA,

king n this enormous expanse of Ice,

Gorra Blanca, and others.

The hut is located on a Nunatak, (a rocky outcrop) and offers incredible views. This a day not to

DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM • Parque Nacional Los Glaciares - Area El Chaltén • October to April 4 days/ 3 nights Camping

forget to wander around this Antarctic-like landscape. B, BL, D… Gorra Blanca Hut…. Mountain Guide Day 4| Return to El Chalten Descent following the same route on Marconi Glacier toward Piedra del Fraile and the Electric Valley. It is quite a contrast to

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ITINERARIO Day 1 | Piedra del Fraile From El Chalten, transfer to the Bridge over Electric River, head of road to Piedra del Fraile and start of the Expedition. After 2 hours in the woods along the Rio Electric up to Piedra del Fraile, an historical site that was the camp of Father de Agostini A, in one of his many expeditions to Patagonia. The march continues outside the forest closer to the Marconi Glacier. Walking time 5 / 6 hours. Puente del Rio Electric-Playita:

Included • Trekking Guide, licensed by the National Park Administration, and assistant. • Radio communication with our office in El Chaltén. • Double tents, cooking equipment and utensils. • Porters to transport general and personal equipment. • accommodation: see detail in the itinerary Meals: see itinerary B: breakfast

Gradient in ascent: 100m , BL, D ... Camp Playita ... The

BL: box lunch

Mountain Guide

D: dinner

Day 2 |Marconi Pass

Technical equipment

We will wake up early: breakfast, after only 30 minutes of walking will bring us in front of the Marconi Glacier. A gigantic

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screed moraine is our fi rst obstacle; the terrain here is unstable

• Personal Equipment.

and moves constantly, impeding the formation of a marked path.

• Transfers in/out El Chaltén.

After this short but diffi c ult stretch, we will climb on the glacier itself entering slowly in a vast area of snow and ice. This day might be the toughest of the expedition. We will climb 2400 ft (800 m) on ice and snow, using crampons, and round crevasses with the assistance of the guide and his team – with the aid of

Note / Observations The itinerary can be modified and should be considered as a guide. External factors or weather conditions can change daily plans, which is up to the Guide

ropes if necessary. Marconi Glacier forms a pass that creates a bottle effe ct with the winds coming from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and the Pacific Ocean. Hence, participants will need to be not only physically, but also mentally prepared to do Prices per peson, in US dollars. Prices valid from April 01, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Please check for prices from July - Dec 2015 // check our catalogue www.ripioturismo.com.ar/catalogue.html Services quoted in standard rooms for each hotel and seat in bus services. If you want a quotation with superior rooms, special views just contat us. Entrance to National Parks are not included in the quotation. If you want to pay these fees in advance, please let us know. Check documentation to enter to different countries. Please note that it is your responsibility to hold all entry, departure and health documents and any other document required by the destination country. If you're not sure what the immigration requirements are, we recommend you check with the consulate / embassy of the destination country. Please note, Argentina and Chile have reciprocity fee for citizens from USA, Canada, Australia. Check http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/pdf_varios/reciprocidad/Online_payment_instructions.pdf for more information.

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1210 tour - GLACIER ASCENT TO CERRO SOLO & GLACIER 2-night program in one of the peaks of Fitz Roy Massif CERRO SOLO 2121 MTS. - GLACIAR ASCENT This program is design for those who want to achieve an ascent in one of the satellite peaks around Fitz Roy and Torre Massifs, in the Glaciers National Park. We have chosen Cerro Solo for its characteristics and beauty, as well as for its location that permits a unique view of the whole area.Ascents are organized from our headquarters; we check the equipment, choose the guides and accord day, time and place of meeting with the passengers. TRIP DETAILS Los Glaciares national Park. El Chalten area October thru April 3 dyas / 2 nights Minimum 1pax and maximum 3 pax each guide Camp- expedition

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This glacier ascent is very physical and technically demanding. We will overnight in a camp at an intermediate height, and we will build a snow cave. For this, we ask to accredit previous experience in mountain activities and in the use of crampons, or having done, at least an intermediate Ice Clinic. ITINERARY Day 1 | El ChaltĂŠn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Camp Thorwood Departure from El Chalten walking along the Fitz Roy River to the west up to Thorwood Camp, nearby Laguna Torre. Distance: 10 km â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 hours of walk. Practice of Basic Glacier Expedition Techniques. Camp in height. CHT-Thorwood Drop in ascent: 200m. ThorwoodCamp in height: 950m BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Campâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Day 2 | Thorwood Camp â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vivac in height Trek up to the foot of the glacier . Practice of Basic Glacier Expedition Techniques. Camp in height. Thorwood-Camp in height; drop in ascent: 950m B, BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Day 3|Summit and return to Chalten Glacier ascent. Descent. Trek back to El Chalten. End of services. Camp in height â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Summit: Drop in ascent: 520m B, BLâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide

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1211 tour - MOUNT HUEMUL - TREKKING PEAK 3-night program in one of the peaks of Fitz Roy Massif MT HUEMUL 2677 MTS. - TREKKING PEAK Mt Huemul is one of the biggest massifs of Los Glaciers National Park. Is like a great island surrounded by glaciers that come from Cerro Grande forming Tunel Rio on the north and Glacier Viedma on the south. The peak is seen from a distance once you approach El Chalten. Their walls and glaciers give the wrong idea of being difficult to reach, but it is a peak that has a normal route of ascent and has not major technical difficulties to climb. This makes Cerro Huemul the only mountain of the area accessible for those who have not mountaineering experiencie, but are in good shape and want to achieve their first summit in the region. TRIP DETAILS Parque Nacional Los Glaciares - El ChaltĂŠn Area November to April 4 days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 nights 1 to 4 clients per guide Camping - Expedition DIFFICULTY GRADE RECOMMENDED PERSONAL GEAR

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ITINERARY Day 1 | El Chalten - Camp Lake Toro During the morning, general briefing about the trip and personal equipment check (if possible, this is made the day before) We start the trek from El ChaltĂŠn gently climbing Loma Del Pliegue Tumbado, with panoramic views of Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, and Lake Viedma. From there, we follow TĂşnel River valley until getting to Camp Toro, near Lake Toro. Laguna Toro: 550m over sea level. Around 6 walking hours Chalten-Pliegue Tumbado: drop in ascent: 800m Pliegue Tumbado-Laguna Toro: drop in descent: 500m BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Toro Campâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Day 2 | Camp. Lake Toro - Vivac of Piedra Partida We will start the trek walking along the north shore of Laguna Toro until reaching a small canyon formed by Tunel River before it flows into Laguna Toro. We will cross the canyon getting one of the first emotions of this ascent. We will then walk along the south shore and cross the riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth, and after wading Kolliquerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stream that comes down from Cerro Huemul we will start the first half of the ascent. A steep slope over a firm rocky terrain and high andean prairies will lead us to Piedra Partida Vivaque, a natural vivaque located 1600m over sea level. Laguna Toro- Piedra Partida Vivaque: drop in ascent: 850m B, BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Piedra Partida Vivaque â&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide

Once in the edge of the summit, if weather allows, we will have one of the most amazing views of the area, not only because of the neighboring Torre and Fitz Roy peaks, but for Huemulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summit exposition and ledge, Viedma Lake, Upsala and Viedma Glaciers, Mariano Moreno range and Mount Murallon on the south. The descent is along the same trail, and once we recover all our gear from the vivaque, we will continue to Laguna Toro, where we will spend the last night of the trip. Piedra Partida Vivaque â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Huemulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit: Elevation gain: 1077m B, BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Toro Camp â&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Day 4 | Camp LakeToro â&#x20AC;&#x201C; El Chalten Breakfast and return to El Chalten Arrival to El Chalten. End of services. B, BLâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Included t .PVOUBJO (VJEF MJDFOTFE CZ UIF /BUJPOBM 1BSL "ENJOJTUSBtion t 3BEJP DPNNVOJDBUJPO XJUI PVS PĂłDFT JO &M $IBMUĂ?O t 5FDIOJDBM FRVJQNFOU SFRVJSFE GPS NPVOUBJO BDUJWJUJFT (crampons, harness, carabiners, ice axes, ropes, etc.) t %PVCMF UFOUT LJUDIFO FRVJQNFOU BOE DSPDLFSZ t "DDPNNPEBUJPO TFF EFUBJM JO UIF JUJOFSBSZ Meals: see detail in the itinerary B: Breakfast BL: Box Lunch D: Dinner Not Included 1FSTPOBM &RVJQNFOU 5SBOTGFST JO PVU &M $IBMUĂ?O %SJOLT JO SFTUBVSBOUT BOE FYUSB ESJOLT 5JQT /PUF 0CTFSWBUJPOT Passengers must carry their personal belongings and part of the team gear. The program begins and ends in El Chalten. The itinerary can be modified and should be considered as a guide. External factors or weather conditions can change daily plans, which will be at the discretion of the Guide.

Day3 | Summit Mt Huemul - Camp Lake Toro After an early breakfast we will seek for the summit 1000m over the Vivaque. The ascent begins across a snow cover of 40Âş of inclination scattered with rocks, that will accompany us almost to the summit. Prices per peson, in US dollars. Prices valid from April 01, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Please check for prices from July - Dec 2015 // check our catalogue www.ripioturismo.com.ar/catalogue.html Services quoted in standard rooms for each hotel and seat in bus services. If you want a quotation with superior rooms, special views just contat us. Entrance to National Parks are not included in the quotation. If you want to pay these fees in advance, please let us know. Check documentation to enter to different countries. Please note that it is your responsibility to hold all entry, departure and health documents and any other document required by the destination country. If you're not sure what the immigration requirements are, we recommend you check with the consulate / embassy of the destination country. Please note, Argentina and Chile have reciprocity fee for citizens from USA, Canada, Australia. Check http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/pdf_varios/reciprocidad/Online_payment_instructions.pdf for more information.

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1212 tour - MOUNT GORRA BLANCA, GLACIER ASCENT 3-night program in one of the peaks of Fitz Roy Massif MT GORRA BLANCA 2907 MTS. - ASCENT GLACIAR Mt Gorra Blanca is a real limit between the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and the valleys with beech woods and Mountain Rivers. Gorra Blanca stands up as a bastion and is the most identifiable mountain north from Marconi Pass. Ascents are organized from our offices. Equipment is checked, guides are selected and dates and times of meeting with passengers are scheduled. TRIP DETAILS Parque Nacional Los Glaciares - El ChaltĂŠn Ă rea November to April 4 days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 nights Minimum 1 person per guide, maximum 4. Expedition Camp DIFFICULTY Grade Personal recommendended gear

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This is a technical and of a high physical demand glacier ascent. We will overnight in a camp of intermediate altitude or in a mountain hut. For all this, we require passengers to accredit previous experience in mountain activities and use of crampons, or have attended at least an Intermediate Ice Climbing Clinic.

ITINERARY Day 1 | El ChaltĂŠn - Camp Playa Lago ElĂŠctrico It starts in the morning from El Chalten in a private transfer to the bridge over the river and thence Electric trek from 4 / 5 hours positions us on the west bank of the lake at the foot of Glacier Electric Marconi, where we spend the rest of the day . Camp.Elevation gain: 100mts. BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś La Playita camp â&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Day 2 | Playa del ElĂŠctrico -Advanced Camp. Paso Marconi or Shelter We began the morning following the glacial moraines in the target language, once on the glacier as a whole went up to Paso Marconi where we will settle into the Shelter or an advanced camp at the foot of Cerro Gorra Blanca. Ascension glacier. Elevation gain: 800 mts. B, BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Hut or advanced camp â&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Day 3 | Ascent to Cerro Gorra Blanca Full day ascent and descent to the summit of Cerro Gorra Blanca. B, BL, Dâ&#x20AC;Ś Hut or advanced camp â&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide Day 4 | Advanced camp - El ChaltĂŠn Return trek to El ChaltĂŠn. A transfer will pick us up at Electrico River to drive us back to El ChaltĂŠn. B, BLâ&#x20AC;Ś Mountain Guide

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1213 tour - GUILLAUMINE NEEDLE CLIMBING ROCK & ICE 3-night program

GUILLAUMET NEEDLE 2579 MTS. - ALPINE CLIMBING ROCK AND ICE Guillaumet needle is located in the north edge of the Fitz Roy range, being the most accessible needle not only for its access but for its technical difficulty. It is normally the first needle to be chosen by climbers in order to size their force and abilities, the type of rock and mountain conditions before heading for a more ambitious objective, Rock climbing experience and fluent use of ropes and rappel technique are indispensable. TRIP DETAILS t -PT (MBDJBSFT /BUJPOBM QBSL &M $IBMUĂ?O t /PWFNCFS UISV "QSJM t EBZT OJHIUT t &YQFEJUJO DBNQ DIFFICULTY GRADE PERSONAL RECOMMENDED GEAR

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1214 tour - PUNTA BELLUDA, GLACIER ASCENT 2-night program

PUNTA VELLUDA 1963 MTS. - ASCENT GLACIER La Punta Velluda is located in one of the places nearest to Mount Fitz Roy, since she can get a unique view of the east side of this hill and glaciers White River, the Three and Piedras Blancas DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMS

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1220 tour - SOUTHERN ICE FIELD EXPEDITION 9-night program EXPEDITIONS

This is one in a life tme experience full of adventure. We have pioneered organizing them and many happy clients have had the experience of a life time.

SOUTHERN PATAGONIA ICE CAP EXPEDITION (El ChaltĂŠn - Paso Marconi - Paso Huemul - El ChaltĂŠn)

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1222 tour - PAINE TURNAROUND CIRCUIT

12-night program

Day 1 El Calafate airport - El Calafate We welcome you at Calafate airport and transfer to town to check in at your hostel. You get the rest of the day to enjoy the town and later you have your welcome dinner. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom. Meals we provide: Dinner. Day 2 El Calafate – Torres del Paine Early start for a 6 hs drive to our camp in Paine. We drive across the steppe, still following by parts the legendary route 40, to get around Sierra de los Baguales, an impressive range in between Calafate and Paine. We cross the Argentinean Chilean border at Cancha Carrera/ Cerro Castillo. After the border crossing, we start our final sprint to Paine National Park, World Heritage by the UNESCO (United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization). Approaching the Park, we start to see the different mountains that feature the area: Paine Grande, the Horns, Admiral Nieto and the Towers. We enter the Park by Porteria Laguna Amarga. A rich wildlife: guanacos, lesser rheas, condors and all types of wetland and buzzard birds, will be available for our eyes and cameras. Lodging in Full Camp at Las Torres in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 3 Paine Towers – Ascensio River Valley From pour camp, we cross the Ascensio river hanging bridge and hike a steep one hour slope, to get inside the Ascensio river valley, a narrow “V” shape alpine valley coming from inside the Paine massif. A gentle downhill leads us to Refugio Chileno, a cozy and comfortable mountain lodge, which can be a good turnaround point for those not willing to make a full day hike. We then walk in a gentle slope along the river side and inside beech forest. A final climb on moraine take us to the Towers viewpoint: a glacier origin lagoon and the three towers rising vertically 1000 mts from the glacier. The lack of breath will be either because the climb and the sight!!!! We go back to our camp on the same way we came. Walking time: 7 to 8 hs. Lodging in Full Camp at Las Torres in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 4 Camp Las Torres – Camp Serón Today we start the traverse. WE leave our camp at the gate of the Ascensio river valley across flat prairies we follow Paine river, up to Camp Serón. 5 hs trekking, fairly flat. During the first part of the walk we get good views of the Towers. Lodging in Expedition Camp Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner Day 5 Camp Serón – Camp Dickson We follow this morning the Paine river valley. After an hour and a moderate climb we turn west and we get the first views of the back part of the massif, including John Garner Pass (1250 mts above sea level) far away closing the valley. We follow the flat bottom of Paine river valley across old cattle area to Lake and camp Dickson. 6 hours trekking. Lodging in Expedition Camp Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 6 Camp Dikson - Camp Los Perros From Dickson we start walking under old and dense beech forest- The Lord of the Rings style. This is the gate to the back part of the massif. A steady up hill lead us to Los Perros river valley, and a few hours later under this magic forest get us to lagoon and glacier Los Perros. We camp behind the moraine of the glacier. 6 hours trekking. Lodging in Expedition Camp Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.personal equipment only. Mountain equipment and sleeping tents will be carried by our porter staff. (B, PL, D)

Day 7 Camp Los Perros – Camp John Garner Pass Our main obstacle today is a boggy area which lead us to the upper stone grounds of the valley, from where a steady climb take us to Paso John Garner, 1250 mts above sea level and a door to the southern section of the Patagonian Ice Field. As soon as we get to the pass we see glacier Grey flowing down to the lake. If visibility is good you will see all of the mountains sticking out of the Ice Field, many of them rarely seen by men. A steep down hill leads us to our camp in the forest. 6 hours trekking. Lodging in Expedition Camp Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 8 Camp John Garner Pass– Camp Grey Today we hike along Grey glacier, across dense forest. Skirting Cerros Ostrava and Olguín, we head to the north side of lake Grey. This is the more humid area of the Park, with lots of ferns along the trail. Our camp today is located in a protected bay, few hundred meters ayaw from the front of the glacier. 6 hours trekking. Lodging in Expedition Camp Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 9 Camp Grey – Camp Refugio Pehoe During the morning, we visit the front of the glacier calving into the lake. By noon, we head towards our next camp by Refuge Pehoe. This is a trail with several ups and downs, and with a number of spectacular viewpoints over the lake and glacier Grey and the mountains of the Ice Field. Once in camp we meet the stuff that we left behind in Camp Las Torres and our Full Camp service. 5 hours trekking. Lodging in Full Camp at Refugio Pehoe in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 10 French valley Today we visit the French valley with a day pack. This is an interior valley of the Paine massif. In its gate, flanks are covered by Paine Grande and the Horns. The upper part of the valley offers lot of dramatic spires and mountains, as Hoja (Blade), Máscara (Mask), Espada (Sword), Catedral (Cathedral), Aleta de Tiburón (Shark Fin) and the magnificent Fortaleza (The Fortress). Trail skirts along lake Skottberg up to Italian Camp, where we have our first viepoints of Paine Grande, Horns and French Glacier. Then the trail climbs up a narrow gorge to the upper bogs and stonegrounds. Walking time for those who reach the upper viewpoints: 8 to 9 hs. For those reaching the lower viewpoints: 5 to 6. Lodging in Full Camp at Refugio Pehoe in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 11 Camp Refuge Pehoe – Camp Lake Pehoe With all our stuff we cross lake Pahoe by boat. Our bus picks us up and after a short drive we reach Camping Pehoé, by Lake Pehoé. After lunch, we visit Salto Grande (an impressive waterfall of Paine river) and later the south end of lake Grey,where the icebergs calving from the glacier in the north side of the lake gathered as they sailed south pushed by the wind. A dream location. We drive back to our camp. Lodging in Full Camp at Lake Pehoe in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner Día 12 Camp Lake Pehoe – El Calafate After breakfast we leave behind Torres del Paine National Park and drive back to El Calafate, entering Argentina again. We will be received in El Calafate and transferred to our hostel. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 13 El Calafate – El Calafate airport After breakfast we are transferred to El Calafate airport where our services end.. Meals we provide: Breakfast.

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DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 13

Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 13

October 25 - 2015

November 06 - 2015

January 03 - 2015

January 15 - 2016

November 08 - 2015

November 20 - 2015

January 17 - 2015

January 29 - 2016

November 22- 2015

December 04 - 2015

January 31 - 2015

February 12 - 2016

December 06- 2015

December 18 - 2015

February 14 - 2016

February 26 - 2016

December 20 - 2015

January 01 - 2016

February 28 - 2016

March 12 - 2016

March 14 - 2016

March 26 - 2016

Included Services

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

Bilingual Tour Leader (Spanish – English) Mountain guide 2 nights lodging in Hostel room with private bathroom 5 nights lodging at Full Camp 5 nights lodging at Expedition Camp Tents and general camping equipment 12 breakfast, 10 box lunch and 11 dinners All transfers El Calafate airport – El Calafate – Torres del Paine – transfers inside the Park El Calafate – El Calafate airport We combine private and regular buses for our transfers.

Backpack of 75 to 85 lts Good pair of trekking shoes Sleeping bag, down or synthetic, for -20ºC Sleeping mattress Thermal underwear Cotton t-shirt Trekking pants Fleece Goretex parka Goretex overpants. Gaiters

Not Incluided Services The expeditions tours don't include sleeping bag or Sleeping mattress National Parks fees Medical and life insurance Drinks Tips Air tickets and airport taxes Services not detailed in the program

the towers, Torres del Paine NP

Gloves An extra pair of thin thermal gloves Thermal socks, a couple of pairs, thin and thick Trekking poles Balaclava Sun glasses with UV protection Sun screen (UV radiation is very strong) Flask or plastic water bottle Tape Hygiene items Lamp Personal medication

1223 tour - FITZ ROY WILD TRAILS

11-night program

Day 7 El Chalten This is an easy going day after the big effort made the day before. During the morning, we hiuke down river Fitz Roy valley to reach El Chalten along Cerro Torre trail. We check in our lodges and have at leisure during the afternoon to visit town. Lodging in a Hostel room with shared bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast and box lunch Day 8 Loma del Pliegue Tumbado A full day hike to make the round trip from Chalten to the summit of this mountain, which is at 1500 mts above sea level and offers spectaculars views of the area. The trail winds along steppe and forest, climbing gently the slopes of the mountain. Once over the forest line, we walk on scree to reach the summit cone and eventually the summer. Its privileged location offers full view over both Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy massifs, the glacier valley in between both, and the surrounding mountains, including Paso del Viento and the Mariano Moreno range in the Southern Ice Field. We get back to Chalten in the afternoon. Lodging in a Hostel room with shared bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast and box lunch Day 9 Lake & Glacier Viedma From town we take a van to Bahia Tunel port, on the shores of Lake Viedma. We sail in a modern ship to the front of the glacier, of a deep intense blue. We take our time in the area, visiting ice caves and the surrounding of the glacier. We get back to Chalten in the early afternoon. Lodging in a Hostel room with shared bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast and box lunch. Day 10 El Chaltén – El Calafate In the morning we take our bus back to El Calafate. After the 4 hs trip, we check in our accommodation and have time at leisure to shop or just visit the town. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom Meals we provide: Breakfast Day 11 El Calafate – Perito Moreno Glacier We dedicate this day to one of the World’s Natural Wonder: the Moreno glacier. This ice fieldtype glacier flows down from the Patagonian Ice field, and big sheet of ice that with its 22.000 square kilometres is the third largest glacier area in the world, after Antarctica (14 M sq km) and Greenland (1 M sq km). Because unusual favourable local conditions, this glacier is the only one in the world that shows a closure and rupture process. The road leads to the very front of the glacier, which will be only meters away from your eyes. A beautiful, short trail, will lead us from the shores of the lake to the upper viewpoints. The roar of the chunks of ice falling inside the glacier or from the glacier into the lake, the frequent collapse of the front seracs into the turquoise water, makes out of this day a very special and unique experience. We will drive 80 km (1 and a half hour) to get and come back from the glacier across the steppe, watching a wide variety of birds. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 12 El Calafate –El Calafate airport Alter breakfast we transfer to El Calafate airport where our services end. Meals we provide: Breakfast

DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 12

Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 12

October 18 - 2015

October 29 - 2015

December 27 - 2015

January 07- 2016

November 01- 2015

November 12 - 2015

January 10 - 2015

January 21 - 2016

November 15 - 2015

November 26 - 2015

January 24 - 2015

February 04 - 2016

November 29 - 2015

December 10 - 2015

February 07 - 2016

February 18 - 2016

December 13 - 2015

December 24 - 2016

February 21 - 2016

March 04 - 2016

March 07 - 2016

March 18 - 2016

Included Services

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

Bilingual mountain guide (Spanish – English) Transportation El Calafate airport – El Calafate – El Chaltén – El Calafate – El Calafate airport. During the trip we combine private and regular buses. Accommodations as indicated in the program (4 nights accommodation in Full Camps; 3 nights accommodation in Hostel room with private bathroom and 4 nights accommodation in Hostel room with shared bathroom) Lake & Viedma Glacier excursion. Perito Moreno Glacier excursion. 11 breakfasts, 7 lunch box and 5 dinners as shown below.

List of suggested personal equipment:

Not included: National Parks fees Life and medical insurance Drinks Tips Air tickets and airport taxes Services not detailed in the program

wonderful view of Fitz Roy Massiff

Backpack, 50 lts or so Trekking shoes or boots Thermal underwear Trekking pants Fleece Breathable parka and over pants Gaiters Gloves Thermal socks The necessary spare cloth Wool hat Sun hat Sun glasses Sun screen (UV is very strong during the southern spring, from september thru december) Personal items Lamp Weather in Patagonia is unpredictable. Not very cold, but it is usually windy. To dress in layers is the best advice.

1224 tour - WILD TRAILS OF PATAGONIA

19-night program

Day 1 El Calafate airport – El Calafate We welcome you at Calafate airport and transfer to town to check in at your hostel. You get the rest of the day to enjoy the town and later you have your welcome dinner. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom. Meals we provide: Dinner. Day 2 El Calafate - El Chaltén After breakfast, we take our bus to El Chaltén, 220 km to get to this picturesque village at the foot of Fitz Roy. Stop over on road for coffee and home made cakes. While we approach, we get spectacular views of Viedma lake and glacier, and Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre groups. Lodging in a Hostel room with shared bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast Day 3 Laguna Capri Today we start our trek in the National Park. We go in a short drive to the North side of the area, where we start our trek along the Rio Blanco river. During our hike we will have beautiful views of Laguna and Glacier Piedras Blancas (the biggest glacier coming down from Fitz Roy). In the evening we arrive to our Full Camp at Laguna Capri. Lodging in Full Camp at Laguna Capri in double tent (rural area) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 4 Río Blanco, Laguna De los Tres From our camp we make our way to reach Rio Blanco Basecamp (Fitz Roy base camp for climbers in the east walls of the group) and we hike up to Laguna de los Tres, viewpoint of Fitz Roy and probably one of the most spectaculars locations in the National Park. We hike down to Rio Blanco and to Laguna Capri. Lodging in Full Camp at Laguna Capri in double tent (rural area) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 5 Cerro Torre Today we make it around Laguna Capri to get to the Lagoons Madre and Hija Valley and down to Fitz Roy river valley, where we meet Cerro Torre trail and we get to Cerro Torre Full Camp. The trail runs along beech forest, bogs and shrub land. From the camp, a short hike takes us to Laguna Torre, enclosed by moraines and with the Glacier Grande calving in its west side. It is usual to see icebergs pushed by the wind in the coast of the lagoon. The thin and elegant 3128 mts of Cerro Torre group and the Adela range in the background complete this spectacular view. Walking time 3 to 4 hs. Lodging at Cerro Torre Full Camp in double tent (rural area) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 6 Cerro Torre glacier trek This day is a highlight of the trip. We provide crampons, harnesses, and we set out to hike in the cerro Torre glacier. We cross river Fitz Roy river through a tyrolean (horizontal fixed rope attached to both sides of the river). We walk on the moraine around the lagoon and then down to the glacier visiting crevices, ice caves and holes and all the interesting places that a glacier can show. The bonus is the close up views of Cerro Torre group spires. We hike back to our camp in the afternoon. Lodging at Cerro Torre Full Camp in double tent (rural area) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 7 El Chalten This is an easy going day after the big effort made the day before. During the morning, we hike down river Fitz Roy valley to reach El Chalten along Cerro Torre trail. We check in our lodges and have at leisure during the afternoon to visit town. Lodging in a Hostel room with shared bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast and box lunch Day 8 Loma del Pliegue Tumbado A full day hike to make the round trip from Chalten to the summit of this mountain, which is at 1500 mts above sea level and offers spectaculars views of the area. The trail winds along steppe and forest, climbing gently the slopes of the mountain. Once over the forest line, we walk on scree to reach the summit cone and eventually the summer. Its privileged location offers full view over both Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy massifs, the glacier valley in between both, and the surrounding mountains, including Paso del Viento and the Mariano Moreno range in the Southern Ice Field. We get back to Chalten in the afternoon. Lodging in a Hostel room with shared bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast and box lunch Day 9 Lake & Glacier Viedma From town we take a van to Bahia Tunel port, on the shores of Lake Viedma. We sail in a modern ship to the front of the glacier, of a deep intense blue. We take our time in the area, visiting ice caves and the surrounding of the glacier. We get back to Chalten in the early afternoon. Lodging in a Hostel room with shared bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast and box lunch Day 10 El Chaltén – El Calafate In the morning we take our bus back to El Calafate. After the 4 hs trip, we check in our accommodation and have time at leisure to shop or just visit the town. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 11 El Calafate – Perito Moreno Glacier We dedicate this day to one of the World’s Natural Wonder: the Moreno glacier. This ice fieldtype glacier flows down from the Patagonian Ice field, and big sheet of ice that with its 22.000 square kilometres is the third largest glacier area in the world, after Antarctica (14 M sq km) and Greenland (1 M sq km). Because unusual favourable local conditions, this glacier is the only one in the world that shows a closure and rupture process. The road leads to the very front of the glacier, which will be only meters away

from your eyes. A beautiful, short trail, will lead us from the shores of the lake to the upper viewpoints. The roar of the chunks of ice falling inside the glacier or from the glacier into the lake, the frequent collapse of the front seracs into the turquoise water, makes out of this day a very special and unique experience. We will drive 80 km (1 and a half hour) to get and come back from the glacier across the steppe, watching a wide variety of birds. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 12 El Calafate – Torres del Paine Early start for a 6 hs drive to our camp in Paine. We drive across the steppe, still following by parts the legendary route 40, to get around Sierra de los Baguales, an impressive range in between Calafate and Paine. We cross the Argentinean Chilean border at Cancha Carrera/ Cerro Castillo. After the border crossing, we start our final sprint to Paine National Park, World Heritage by the UNESCO (United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization). Approaching the Park, we start to see the different mountains that feature the area: Paine Grande, the Horns, Admiral Nieto and the Towers. We enter the Park by Porteria Laguna Amarga. A rich wildlife: guanacos, lesser rheas, condors and all types of wetland and buzzard birds, will be available for our eyes and cameras. Lodging in Full Camp at Las Torres in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 13 Paine Towers – Ascensio River Valley From pour camp, we cross the Ascensio river hanging bridge and hike a steep one hour slope, to get inside the Ascensio river valley, a narrow “V” shape alpine valley coming from inside the Paine massif. A gentle downhill leads us to Refugio Chileno, a cozy and comfortable mountain lodge, which can be a good turnaround point for those not willing to make a full day hike. We then walk in a gentle slope along the river side and inside beech forest. A final climb on moraine take us to the Towers viewpoint: a glacier origin lagoon and the three towers rising vertically 1000 mts from the glacier. The lack of breath will be either because the climb and the sight!!!! We go back to our camp on the same way we came. Walking time: 7 to 8 hs. Lodging in Full Camp at Las Torres in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 14 Las Torres - Paso Cuernos Today we start a 2 days traverse from Las Torres to Refugio Pehoe Full Camp, with one night at Refugio Los Cuernos. The so called “Nordenskjöld lake traverse” or “Traverse of the Horns”. We take in our packs the necessary items for this 2 days trek, which are personal items, some spare clothing and our sleeping bag. The walk goes along lake Nordenskjöld and at the foot of Admiral Nieto and the Horns. We stay in Refugio Los Cuernos this night. Lodging at Refugio Los Cuernos with shared room and bathroom Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 15 French valley – Refugio Pehoé After an early start, we walk to the Italian Camp, gate to the French valley, with splendid views of the south east Himalayan style face of Paine Grande and the Horns. We hike up valley to the upper viewpoints, at the entrance of a unique cirque surrounded by granite spires that feature the high valley: Hoja (Blade), Máscara (Mask), Espada (Sword), Catedral (Cathedral), Aleta de Tiburón (Shark Fin) and the magnificent Fortaleza (The Fortress). Back to Italian camp, we head to lake Skkotberg and finally to lake Pehoe, where our Full Camp is waiting together with the rest of our luggage. Lodging at Refugio Pehoe Full Camp in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 16 Lake & Glacier Grey viewpoints Lake Grey trail leads from Pehoe Valley across ridges to reach Grey valley. This magnificent valley flows down somewhat of 60 km from the Patagonian Ice field, featuring the huge glacier calving down in the grey colour lake. Our trail skirts the lake, going up and down the westerns slopes of Paine Grande, offering some of the most impressive sights of the Park. From the high sections of the trail, many different viewpoints allow us to see the south end of the lake where the blue icebergs gather, the mountains rising far in the distance above glaciers Grey and Tyndall, and of course lake and glacier Grey. The trail reaches a close up point to the front of the glacier. We come back along the same trail, crossing bogs, shrub lands and forest. In the evening we take the boat to cross lake Pehoe back to Pudeto and get back to our Camping Pehoe Full Camp. Time to walk 8 hs. To the half way viewpoints, round way from our camp, 4 to 5 hs. Lodging at Refugio Pehoe Full Camp in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 17 Lake Pehoe boat trip - Salto Grande - Camping Pehoe Morning at leisure in our camp to get some relax after the trek. By noon we take the boat across lake Pehoe to Port Pudeto. Short drive to our Full Camp at Camping Pehoe. After lunch, we visit Salto Grande and the Nordenskjöld trail, leading to the lake and with full views of the French valley from this side of the Park. Lodging at Camping Pehoe Full Camp in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 18 Lake Grey - Camping Pehoe We visit the western section of the Park. A short and gentle hike in lake Grey south shore and a steep uphill to Cerro Ferrier viewpoint to get our final views of this splendid National Park. Lodging at Camping Pehoe Full Camp in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 19 Torres del Paine – El Calafate We leave early in the morning our camp and get back to the border to re-enter Argentina and drive back to El Calafate. Upon arrival to El Calafate you will be met by our local representative and transferred to you hostel. The rest of the day is at your own to visit town. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast Day 20 El Calafate - El Calafate airport Alter breakfast we transfer to El Calafate airport where our services ends. Meals we provide: Breakfast.

DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 10

Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 10

October 18 - 2015

November 06 - 2015

December 27 - 2015

January 15 - 2016

November 01- 2015

November 20 - 2015

January 10 - 2015

January 29 - 2016

November 15 - 2015

December 04 - 2015

January 24 - 2015

February 12 - 2016

November 29 - 2015

December 18 - 2015

February 07 - 2016

February 26 - 2016

December 13 - 2015

January 01 - 2016

February 21 - 2016

March 12 - 2016

March 07 - 2016

March 26 - 2016

Included Services

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

Bilingual Mountain guide (Spanish – English) 4 nights lodging in a hostel room with private bathroom 4 nights lodging in a hostel room with shared bathroom 10 nights lodging in Full Camp 1 night lodging in a mountain refuge Transportation El Calafate airport – El Chaltén – Torres del Paine National Park – El Calafate – El Calafate airport. During the trip we combine private and regular buses. Lake & Glaciar Viedma excursion. Perito Moreno glacier excursion. Boat trip across lake Pehoe. 19 breakfasts, 14 lunch box and 12 dinners as shown below.

List of suggested personal equipment:

Not included: National Parks fees Life and medical insurance Drinks Tips Air tickets and airport taxes Services not detailed in the program

Backpack, 50 lts or so Trekking shoes or boots Thermal underwear Trekking pants Fleece Breathable parka and over pants Gaiters Gloves Thermal socks The necessary spare cloth Wool hat Sun hat Sun glasses Sun screen (UV is very strong during the southern spring, from september thru december) Personal items Lamp Trekking poles (recommended, if you are use to them) Personal medication Personal documents to cross the border between Argentina and Chile. Weather in Patagonia is unpredictable. Not very cold, but it is usually windy. To dress in layers is the best advice.

1225 tour - GLACIERS ROUTE EXPEDITION 11-night program

Day 7 Towards Paso Norte We hike up the valley that leads to the Paso Norte (Northern Pass). The sides of the valley show the traces of old forest fires. During all day we will have spectacular views of this wild section of the Park. We camp in the upper part of the valley. 700 mts to climb, 6 hs trekking. Lodging in Expedition Camp Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 8 Cerros Norte & Moyano, Cañadón Norte We go on up valley until we reach the pass that leads to the Cañadón Norte (Northern Canyon). The pass is at 1100 mts above sea level. Once in the Pass we are at the foot of the impressive Cerro Moyano and we can see the Mascarello Natural Reserve (habitat for the endangered local deer, called huemul). We can see the canyon winding down in its long way to Laguna Pearson. We start our descent along glacier polished rocks, we cross some boggy areas and low forest to reach 2 spectacular lagoons at the foot of Cerro Norte. The southern one has a beautiful glacier coming down from Cerro Norte and calving in its far end. 7 hs trekking. Lodging in Expedition Camp Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 9 Fossils Canyon We walk our way down along the valley, following old cattle trails. Moving from the forest into the shrubland, we climb the ridge of the valley that is to our left and from there we have spectacular views of the Fossils Canyon in front of us, Upsala glacier and Cerro Murallón in the background and Estancia Cristina in the shores of lake Argentino far away in the distance. 400 hs mts of downhill, 6 hs trekking. Lodging in Expedition Camp Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 10 Estancia Cristina, lake Argentino & El Calafate We start our way down to this big wide valley, dig by the glaciers many years ago. We cross several ridges before reaching its flat bottom. A final effort is to be made, we need to wade river Los Perros, and we get to Estancia Cristina. In the afternoon we take the boat to Puerto Bandera and we drive to El Calafate. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast and box lunch. Day 11 Moreno glacier We dedicate this day to one of the World’s Natural Wonder: the Moreno glacier. This ice fieldtype glacier flows down from the Patagonian Ice field. Because unusual favourable local conditions, this glacier is the only one in the world that shows a closure and rupture process. The road leads to the very front of the glacier, which will be only meters away from your eyes. A beautiful, short trail, will lead us from the shores of the lake to the upper viewpoints. The roar of the chunks of ice falling inside the glacier or from the glacier into the lake, the frequent collapse of the front 60 mts high seracs into the turquoise water, makes out of this day a very special and unique experience. We will drive 80 km (1 and a half hour) to get and come back from the glacier across the steppe. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 12 El Calafate airport After breakfast we transfer to El Calafate airport where our services end. Meals we provide: Breakfast.

DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 13

Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 13

October 26 - 2015

November 06 - 2015

January 04 - 2015

January 15 - 2016

November 09 - 2015

November 20 - 2015

January 18 - 2015

January 29 - 2016

November 23- 2015

December 04 - 2015

February 01- 2015

February 12 - 2016

December 07- 2015

December 18 - 2015

February 15 - 2016

February 26 - 2016

December 21 - 2015

January 01 - 2016

March 01 - 2016

March 12 - 2016

March 15 - 2016

March 26 - 2016

Included Services

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

Bilingual Tour Leader (Spanish – English) Mountain guide 3 nights lodging in Hostel room with private bathroom 2 nights lodging in Hostel room with shared bathroom 2 nights lodging at Full Camp 4 nights lodging at Expedition Camp Tents and general camping equipment 12 breakfast, 8 box lunch and 9 dinners All transfers El Calafate airport – El Calafate – El Chaltén – Bahía Túnel – Pto Bandera El Calafate – El Calafate airport Boat trip from Bahia Tunel to Helsingfors We combine private and regular buses for our transfers. Perito Moreno glacier excursion.

List of suggested personal equipment:

The expeditions tours don't include sleeping bag or Sleeping mattress National Parks fees Medical and life insurance Drinks Tips Air tickets and airport taxes Services not detailed in the program

Fitz Roy Massiff

Backpack of 80 to 90 lts Mountain plastic double boots Sleeping bag, down or synthetic, for -20ºC Sleeping mattress Thermal underwear Cotton t-shirt Trekking pants Fleece Goretex parkaGoretex overpants. Gaiters Gloves An extra pair of thin thermal gloves Thermal socks, a couple of pairs, thin and thick Trekking poles Balaclava Sun glasses with UV protection Sun screen (UV radiation is very strong) Flask or plastic water bottle Tape Hygiene items Lamp Personal medication

1228 tour - TORRES DEL PAINE W TREKKING 9-night program

Day 1 El Calafate airport – El Calafate We welcome you at Calafate airport and transfer to town to check in at your hostel. You get the rest of the day to enjoy the town and later you have your welcome dinner. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom. Meals we provide: Dinner Day 2 El Calafate – Torres del Paine Early start for a 6 hs drive to our camp in Paine. We drive across the steppe, still following by parts the legendary route 40, to get around Sierra de los Baguales, an impressive range in between Calafate and Paine. We cross the Argentinean Chilean border at Cancha Carrera/ Cerro Castillo. After the border crossing, we start our final sprint to Paine National Park, World Heritage by the UNESCO (United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization). Approaching the Park, we start to see the different mountains that feature the area: Paine Grande, the Horns, Admiral Nieto and the Towers. We enter the Park by Porteria Laguna Amarga. A rich wildlife: guanacos, lesser rheas, condors and all types of wetland and buzzard birds, will be available for our eyes and cameras. Lodging in Full Camp at Las Torres in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 3 Paine Towers – Ascensio River Valley From pour camp, we cross the Ascensio river hanging bridge and hike a steep one hour slope, to get inside the Ascensio river valley, a narrow “V” shape alpine valley coming from inside the Paine massif. A gentle downhill leads us to Refugio Chileno, a cozy and comfortable mountain lodge, which can be a good turnaround point for those not willing to make a full day hike. We then walk in a gentle slope along the river side and inside beech forest. A final climb on moraine take us to the Towers viewpoint: a glacier origin lagoon and the three towers rising vertically 1000 mts from the glacier. The lack of breath will be either because the climb and the sight!!!! We go back to our camp on the same way we came. Walking time: 7 to 8 hs. Lodging in Full Camp at Las Torres in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 4 Las Torres - Paso Cuernos Today we start a 2 days traverse from Las Torres to Refugio Pehoe Full Camp, with one night at Refugio Los Cuernos. The so called “Nordenskjöld lake traverse” or “Traverse of the Horns”. We take in our packs the necessary items for this 2 days trek, which are personal items, some spare clothing and our sleeping bag. The walk goes along lake Nordenskjöld and at the foot of Admiral Nieto and the Horns. We stay in Refugio Los Cuernos this night. Lodging at Refugio Los Cuernos with shared room and bathroom Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner. Day 5 French valley – Refugio Pehoé After an early start, we walk to the Italian Camp, gate to the French valley, with splendid views of the south east Himalayan style face of Paine Grande and the Horns. We hike up valley to the upper viewpoints, at the entrance of a unique cirque surrounded by granite spires that feature the high valley: Hoja (Blade), Máscara (Mask), Espada (Sword), Catedral (Cathedral), Aleta de Tiburón (Shark Fin) and the magnificent Fortaleza (The Fortress). Back to Italian camp, we head to lake Skkotberg and finally to lake Pehoe, where our Full Camp is waiting together with the rest of our luggage. Lodging at Refugio Pehoe Full Camp in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Check documentation to enter to different countries. Please note that it is your responsibility to hold all entry, departure and health documents and any other document required by the destination country. If you're not sure what the immigration requirements are, we recommend you check with the consulate / embassy of the destination country. Please note, Argentina and Chile have reciprocity fee for citizens from USA, Canada, Australia. Check http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/pdf_varios/reciprocidad/Online_payment_instructions.pdf for more information.

Day 6 Lake & Glacier Grey viewpoints Lake Grey trail leads from Pehoe Valley across ridges to reach Grey valley. This magnificent valley flows down somewhat of 60 km from the Patagonian Ice field, featuring the huge glacier calving down in the grey colour lake. Our trail skirts the lake, going up and down the westerns slopes of Paine Grande, offering some of the most impressive sights of the Park. From the high sections of the trail, many different viewpoints allow us to see the south end of the lake where the blue icebergs gather, the mountains rising far in the distance above glaciers Grey and Tyndall, and of course lake and glacier Grey. The trail reaches a close up point to the front of the glacier. We come back along the same trail, crossing bogs, shrub lands and forest. In the evening we take the boat to cross lake Pehoe back to Pudeto and get back to our Camping Pehoe Full Camp. Time to walk 8 hs. To the half way viewpoints, round way from our camp, 4 to 5 hs. Lodging at Refugio Pehoe Full Camp in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 7 Lake Pehoe boat trip - Salto Grande - Camping Pehoe Morning at leisure in our camp to get some relax after the trek. By noon we take the boat across lake Pehoe to Port Pudeto. Short drive to our Full Camp at Camping Pehoe. After lunch, we visit Salto Grande and the Nordenskjöld trail, leading to the lake and with full views of the French valley from this side of the Park. Lodging at Camping Pehoe Full Camp in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 8 Lake Grey - Camping Pehoe We visit the western section of the Park. A short and gentle hike in lake Grey south shore and a steep uphill to Cerro Ferrier viewpoint to get our final views of this splendid National Park. Lodging at Camping Pehoe Full Camp in double tent (area with sanitary services) Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 9 Torres del Paine – El Calafate We leave early in the morning our camp and get back to the border to re-enter Argentina and drive back to El Calafate. Upon arrival to El Calafate you will be met by our local representative and transferred to you hostel. The rest of the day is at your own to visit town. Lodging in a Hostel double or triple room with private bathroom. Meals we provide: Breakfast Day 10 El Calafate - El Calafate airport Alter breakfast we transfer to El Calafate airport where our services ends. Meals we provide: Breakfast.

DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 10

Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 10

October 28- 2015

November 06 - 2015

January 06 - 2015

January 15 - 2016

November 11- 2015

November 20 - 2015

January 20 - 2015

January 29 - 2016

November 25 - 2015

December 04 - 2015

February 03 - 2015

February 12 - 2016

December 09 - 2015

December 18 - 2015

February 17 - 2016

February 26 - 2016

December 23 - 2015

January 01 - 2016

March 03 - 2016

March 12 - 2016

March 17 - 2016

March 26 - 2016

Included Services

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

Bilingual mountain guide (Spanish – English) 2 nights lodging in a hostel room with private bathroom 6 nights lodging in Full Camp 1 night lodging in a mountain refuge Transportation El Calafate – Torres del Paine National Park – El Calafate and all transfers inside the National Park. During the trip we combine private and regular buses. Boat trip across lake Pehoe. 9 breakfasts, 7 lunch box and 7 dinners as shown below.

List of suggested personal equipment:

Not included: National Parks fees Life and medical insurance Drinks Tips Air tickets and airport taxes Services not detailed in the program

Torres del Paine NP

Backpack, 50 lts or so Trekking shoes or boots Thermal underwear Trekking pants Fleece Breathable parka and over pants Gaiters Gloves Thermal socks The necessary spare cloth Wool hat Sun hat Sun glasses Sun screen (UV is very strong during the southern spring, from september thru december) Personal items Lamp Trekking poles (recommended, if you are use to them) Personal medication Personal documents to cross the border between Argentina and Chile.

1230 tour - MOUNT ACONCAGUA - NORMAL ROUTE 18-night program

COMPLETE ITINERARY - 19 DAYS (Heights in meters) Day 01: Mendoza (760) We will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to the hotel. On this day our guide will check your mountain equipment and accompany you to hire the necessary things. You will lodge and enjoy the comforts of one of the best hotels in Mendoza city. (Food is not included) Day 02: Mendoza / Penitentes (2,725) Before going to Penitentes, the whole group will apply for the climbing permit with the guides’ assistance. You will have lunch and spend the night in Penitentes. In the afternoon, the mules are loaded and prepared for the following day. (B, L, D) Day 03: Penitentes / Confluencia (3,300) The group will be taken to the entrance of the Park in a private van. There the permits will be presented and you will start with the trekking to Confluencia Camp. The equipment will be carried by mules. At arrival, you will set up your tent with your partner and will be able to rest. (B, PL, D) Day 04: Confluencia / Plaza Francia (4,000) / Confluencia Trek to Plaza Francia, base of the south face of Mt. Aconcagua. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch and a spectacular view. Then you will return to Confluencia. This trekking is considered part of the acclimatization process, fundamental in our expedition. (B, PL, D) Day 05: Confluencia / Plaza de Mulas (4,260) The trek to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp lasts around 8 hours. You will stay in our own base camp with the necessary commodities for you to be as comfortable as possible. (B, PL, D) Day 06: Plaza de Mulas Resting day. You will make a short trek in Plaza de Mulas area, to contemplate the beauty of the mountain. On this day, you will also leave ready the crampons, which will be used in the altitude. (B, L, D) Day 07: Plaza de Mulas / Mt. Bonete (5,100) / Plaza de Mulas Acclimatization trekking to Mt. Bonete summit and return to Plaza de Mulas. This trekking will take about 6 hours and you will reach 5,100 m of altitude.This activity will definitely turn on all the acclimatization mechanisms on your body. (B, PL, D) Day 08: Plaza de Mulas / Camp 1 “Plaza Canadá” (4,910) / Plaza de Mulas Acclimatization trek to Camp 1 “Canada”. You will take part of the the food and equipment that you will need in the height camps (each member of the group will carry - without exception - a food and equipment load for the expedition that will be 10 kg tops). You will have lunch and then return to the Base Camp. (B, PL, D) Day 09: Plaza de Mulas Resting and acclimatization day. On this day you will make sure that your equipment is ready and that you rest so as to be strong for the next days that demand more effort. (B, L, D) Day 10: Plaza de Mulas / Campo 1 “Plaza Canadá” After a 3-hour trek, you will reach the Camp 1 "Plaza Canadá". The group will enjoy lunch and set up the tents. On this day, you will carry your personal equipment only. Mountain equipment and sleeping tents will be carried by our porter staff. (B, PL, D)

personal equipment only. Mountain equipment and sleeping tents will be carried by our porter staff. (B, PL, D) Day 12: Camp 2 “Nido de Cóndores” / Camp 3 “Cólera” (6,000) / Camp 2 "Nido de Cóndores" Acclimatization trekking to Camp 3 "Cólera". You will take part of the the food and equipment that you will need in Colera Camp (each member of the group will carry - without exception - a food load for the expedition that will be 5 kg tops). (B, PL, D) Day 13: Camp 2 “Nido de Cóndores” / Camp 3 “Cólera” Climb to Camp 3 “Cólera” which will be the last altitude camp before the summit. This will be a a short hike, around 3 hours, but all your strength is needed due to the characteristics of this part of the route. On this day, you will carry your personal equipment only. Mountain equipment and sleeping tents will be carried by our porter staff. (B, PL, D) Day 14: Camp 3 “Cólera” / Summit (6,962) / Camp 3 “Cólera” Climb from Camp 3 to the summit and return to Camp 3. This is the great day! The group will get up very early in the morning, have breakfast and start climbing. You will get to the summit, where you will live an unforgettable experience, and return to Berlin. You will sleep that night with the satisfaction of having reached your aim. (B, PL, D) Day 15: Camp 3 “Cólera” / Plaza de Mulas You will descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp after 3 hour trek. The group will have the day free to share those emotions experienced throughout the expedition. On this day, you will carry your personal equipment only. Mountain equipment, sleeping tents and the garbage will be carried by our porter staff up to Plaza de Mulas. (B, PL, D) Day 16: Plaza de Mulas / Puente del Inca / Mendoza Descent to Puente del Inca and last trek in the expedition. Your belongings will be carried by mules so you will only take a light bag pack with a jacket and your packed lunch. Transfer to Mendoza city. Lodge in the hotel. (B, PL) Day 17: Mendoza Breakfast. End of services. (B) Day 18: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program. Day 19: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program. Note The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, changes may be caused due to weather conditions, transport failure or other unforeseen events. Please be flexible if necessary. Please, read very carefully our general operation conditions. This must be signed before starting the journey. By signing it, you accept our guide´s authority during the whole expedition.

Day 11: Camp 1 “Plaza Canadá” / Camp 2 “Nido de Cóndores” (5,250) Climb to Camp 2 "Nido de Cóndores". This trek lasts 4 hours and when you reach Nido de Cóndores you will set up the tents with the guides’ help. You will be able to rest after this. On this day, you will carry your Check documentation to enter to different countries. Please note that it is your responsibility to hold all entry, departure and health documents and any other document required by the destination country. If you're not sure what the immigration requirements are, we recommend you check with the consulate / embassy of the destination country. Please note, Argentina and Chile have reciprocity fee for citizens from USA, Canada, Australia. Check http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/pdf_varios/reciprocidad/Online_payment_instructions.pdf for more information.

DEPARTURES

Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 19

Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 19

December 28 - 2015

January 15 - 2016

November 18 - 2015

December 06 - 2015

January 04 - 2016

January 22 - 2016

November 25 - 2015

December 13 - 2015

January 06 - 2016

January 24 - 2016

November 28 - 2015

December 16- 2015

January 12 - 2016

January 30- 2016

December 04 - 2015

December 22- 2015

January 19 - 2016

February 06- 2016

December 12- 2015

December 30- 2015

January 24 - 2016

February 11 - 2016

December 17- 2015

January 04 - 2016

January 30- 2016

February 17 - 2016

December 20- 2015

January 07 - 2016

February 06- 2016

February 24 - 2016

December 22- 2015

January 09 - 2016

February 14- 2016

March 03 - 2016

Included Services

Not Incluided Services

Hotel in Mendoza Assistance to buy the Climbing Permit Transfer Mendoza / Penitentes / Mendoza Meals Lodging in Penitentes Assistance for the arrangement of loads to be transported by mules Mules Transfer to Aconcagua trailhead Confluencia Base Camp Trekking to Plaza Francia Plaza de Mulas Base Camp Trekking in Plaza de Mulas area and Mt Bonete Climbing Porters for height camps (for the days specified in the itinerary) Our guides Extra days Communications Tents

Entry permit to Aconcagua Park Drink and other personal costs not mentioned in the itinerary Expenses for giving up the expedition Sleeping bag and personal equipment Personal insurance Porters for ordinary equipment (for the days specified in the itinerary) Porters for personal equipment Transfer airport / hotel / airport Problems with your luggage (Loss or delay during the flight)

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT Feet

1 Pair of comfortable hiking boots 4 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropylene) 3 Pairs of inner socks (thin silk or polypropylene) 2 Pairs of cotton socks (for approach to base camp) Neoprene booties with sole or sandals (for river crossings) Legs 2 Thin synthetic pants (polypropylene or nylon) 1 Fleece pants (full length zippers recommended) 1 Waterproof and breathable over-pants (such as Gore-Tex, full length zippers recomended) Comfortable trekking pants Shorts (optional) Upper Body 2 Thermal baselayer shirts (polypropylene or capilene) 2 Fleece pullover (like soft polaretec 100 or 200, or similar) 1 Fleece jacket or alike 1 Warm jacket for -30°C / -22°F (down recommended) 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood (such as Gore-Tex) Cotton T-shirts or shirts 1 Turtleneck of synthetic material (Buff or similar) Head Sun cap or hat Ski hat (wool or fleece) Light balaclava Ski goggles A good pair of sunglasses (with UV filter and nose and side protection) Hands 2 Pairs of inner thermal gloves (polypropylene or capilene) 1 Pair of insulated fingers gloves 1 Pair of insulated mittens (fleece, down or polarguard) 1 Pair of over mittens (such as Gore-Tex, only if your mittens are not made of windproof material) Packs Comfortable expedition backpack (70 liters / 4,250 cubic inches as minimum) Day pack (for approach to base camp) One extra large strong duffel bag (to be carried by mules and stored in base camp, 6.000 cubic inches as minimum. Large enough to fit in all your equipment)

One small duffel bag with zipper an locker Mountainering Equipment

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Sleeping bag for -30°C / -22°F (down or polarguard) Sleeping mat (Thermarest or similar, full length recommended) Foam pad (only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid a burst) 1 Pair of plastics boots NOTE: Cimbing plastics boots or double boots are the best option for high altitude. In Aconcagua you will find temperatures very cold (-30°C / -22°F). Koflach Artic Expedition, Scarpa Vega or Asolo AFS 8000 are good examples of plastics boots. There are excellents alternatives to a plastic boot, in which the outer boot is made of modern synthetic materials. Ask us about these new models as La Sportiva Nuptse, the Vasque Ice 2000 or the Salomon Pro Thermic. We must be sure that your boots are equipped for very low temperatures. Gaiters Crampons with "step-in" bindings (12 points, non-rigid recommended) 1 Pair of trekking poles (adjustable preferred) Climbing helmet Others Head lamp with extra batteries and bulb 1 Stainless steel thermos of one liter or half liter (useful for high camps) Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage) 2 Water bottles (32 fl.oz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended. Water bottle insulator needed) Hydrating system (like CamelBak, for approach trek to base camp only, becouse in the altitude it get frozen) Personal crockery (bowl, cup, fork and spoon) 6 Hand warmers (for summit day) Block for lips and sun screen (not less than 35 solar protection factor) Block for lips and sun screen (not less than 35 solar protection factor) Personal care elements (small towel and soap, baby wipes recommended) Optional Items Book, IPod, games or anything that helps to distract you Camera, memory cards and extra batteries Earplugs (for windy nights) Pee bottle with wide mouth (32 fl.oz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended. Useful at higher camps) Swimsuit (for the hotel pool) Your favorite energy bars

RATES FOR MOUNT ACONCAGUA, NORMAL ROUTE - 19 DAYS Price for regular departures

USD 3895.Private Group, prices per person

3-4

5-7

8-9

10-12

7990.-

5225.-

4550.-

3825.-

3715.-

3295.-

Prices per person in US Dollars

1231 tour - MOUNT ACONCAGUA - POLISH TRAVERSE

18-night program

VACAS VALLEY - UPPER GUANACOS - NORMAL ROUTE COMPLETE ITINERARY - 19 DAYS - (Heights in meters) Day 01: Mendoza (760) We will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to the hotel. On this day our guide will check your mountain equipment and accompany you to hire the necessary things. You will enjoy the comforts of the best hotels in Mendoza city. (Food is not included) Day 02: Mendoza / Penitentes (2,750) Before going to Penitentes, the whole group will apply for the climbing permit with the guides’ assistance. You will have lunch and spend the night in Penitentes. In the afternoon, the mules will be loaded and prepared for the following day. (B, L, D) Day 03: Penitentes / Pampa de Leñas (3,100) The group will be driven to the entrance of the Park in a private van and you will start with the trek to Pampa de Leñas Camp. The equipment will be carried by mules. At arrival, you will set up tents and you will be able to rest. (B, PL, D) Day 04: Pampa de Leñas / Casa de Piedra (3,600) After breakfast and pitching the tents, you will walk to Casa de Piedra. This trek lasts 6 hours. Like in the previous day, the tents will be set up and you will be able to rest waiting for dinner to be ready. (B, PL, D) Day 05: Casa de Piedra / Plaza Argentina Base Camp (4,000) The trek to Plaza Argentina Base Camp lasts 6 hours. You will stay in our own campsite, with the necessary comforts so as your staying in our camp, is as nice as possible. (B, PL, D) Day 06: Plaza Argentina Base Camp You will be able to rest during the whole day or just go sightseeing around the area, and contemplate the beauty of the mountain. (B, L, D) Day 07: Plaza Argentina / Camp 1 (4,950) / Plaza Argentina You will take part of the altitude equipment to Camp 1 where you will enjoy your packed-lunch and then return to Plaza Argentina. This walk will help you to get a better acclimatization. Each member of the group will carry -without exception- a food load for the expedition that will be 10 kg tops. (B, PL, D) Day 08: Plaza Argentina Base Camp Resting and acclimatization day in Plaza Argentina. On this day, you will make sure that your equipment is ready that and you will rest so as to be strong enough for the next days that demand more effort. (B, L, D) Day 09: Plaza Argentina / Camp 1 After a 4-hour trek, you will reach Camp 1. Each client will be responsable for carrying personal equipment only. Mountain equipment and sleeping tents will be carried by our porter staff. On the way, the group will have lunch and once you arrive, you will set up the tents with the guides´ help. You will start to feel the altitude effects on your body. (B, PL, D) Day 10: Camp 1 / Camp 2: Upper Guanacos (5,500) / Camp 1 The expedition food that will be needed at height camps will be carried by each participant of the expedition (each member of the group will carry -without exception- food load that will be 10 kg tops). The group will have lunch and will return to Camp 1. (B, PL, D)

Day 11: Camp 1 / Camp 2 The group will climb up to the 5,500 m to install there Camp 2. Each client will be responsable for carrying personal equipment only. Mountain equipment and sleeping tents will be carried by our porter staff. The tents will be pitched, and the team will be able to rest and recover for the followin day. (B, PL, D) Day 12: Camp 2 Resting and acclimatization day in Camp 2. (B, L, D) Day 13: Camp 2 / Camp 3: Cólera (6,000) Everybody will get up very early in the morning, you will have breakfast, and you will start ascending towards the Normal Route. Each member of the group will carry -without exception- a food load for the expedition that will be 4 kg tops. Camp 3 will be installed, strategically located for its altitude and protected from strong winds. The guide will check each member of the group and will give the last advices. Besides, he plans the final strategy to the last climb day in order to assue the greatest success possible in the summit. Dinner and rest. (B, PL, D) Day 14: Camp 3 / Summit (6,962) / Camp 3 Climb day from Camp 3 to the Summit and return to Camp 3. This is the great day!! You will get up very early in the morning, have a breakfast and start climbing. You will get to the summit, where you will live an incredible experience, and return to Camp 3. That night, you will rest with the satisfaction of having reached your aim. (B, PL, D) Day 15: Camp 3 / Plaza de Mulas (4,260) After a long trek, you will get to Plaza de Mulas base camp. Each client will be responsable for carrying personal equipment only. Mountain equipment and sleeping tents will be carried by our porter staff. The group will have the day free to share those emotions experienced throughout the expedition. (B, PL, D) Day 16: Plaza de Mulas / Puente del Inca / Mendoza Descent to Puente del Inca and last effort in the expedition. Your belongings will be carried by mules so you will only take a light bag pack with a jacket and your packed lunch. You will return to Mendoza city. You will surely enjoy the last day in this beautiful city called "La Tierra del Sol y del Buen Vino" (The land of the sun and good wine). (B, PL) Day 17: Mendoza Breakfast. End of the services. (B) Day 18: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program. Day 19: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program. Note The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, changes may be caused due to weather conditions, transport failure or other unforeseen events. Please be flexible if necessary. Please, read very carefully our General Operation Conditions. This must be signed before starting the journey. By signing it, you accept our guide's authority during the whole expedition.

DEPARTURES

RATES

Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 19

Price for regular departures

December 01 - 2015

December 19- 2015

December 08 - 2015

December 26- 2015

3-4

5-7

8-9

10-12

December 18 - 2015

January 05, 2016

8190.-

5385.-

4695.-

3990.-

3895.-

3430.-

December 29 - 2015

January 16 - 2016

January 08 - 2016

January 26 - 2016

January 17- 2016

February 04 - 2016

February 22 - 2016

USD 3985.Private Group, prices per person

Prices per person in US Dollars Included Services

Not Incluided Services

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT Feet

One small duffel bag with zipper an locker Mountainering Equipment

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Mount Aconcagua

1235 tour - MOUNT ACONCAGUA - TREK TO PLAZA DE MULAS 4 - night program

A classical trek into the heart of the Andes. From there, we're able to see Aconcagua's South Face, with its nearly 3,000 vertical meters from the base, and covered with gigantic glaciers. From Confluencia, you continue to Plaza de Mulas (4,260 m above sea level), camping alongside the expeditions that are beginning to climb the Aconcagua. Here you will find a world of mountains and passionate people who try to discover the highest point in America. If desired, you can an ascent to Mt. Bonete (5,100m) where you will have an amazing view of the west face of Mt. Aconcagua.

VCOMPLETE ITINERARY - 5 DAYS (Heights in meters)

Not Included Services

Day 01: Mendoza (760) / Horcones / Confluencia (3,300) Obtaining of permits, with the guides' assistance. You will be driven from Mendoza to Horcones (entrance of the Park). There you will start the trekking to Confluencia Camp. The equipment will be carried by mules. (PL, D)

Entry Permit to Aconcagua Park Drinks and other personal costs not mentioned in the itinerary Expenses for giving up the trekking Sleeping Bag and Personal Equipment Personal Insurance Problems with your luggage (Loss or delay during the flight)

Day 02: Confluencia / Plaza Francia (4,000) / Confluencia Trek to the Plaza Francia, base of the southe face of Mt. Aconcagua. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch and a spectacular view. Then you will return to Confluencia. (B, PL, D) Day 03: Confluencia / Plaza de Mulas (4,260) Trek to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. You will stay in our own base camp, with the necessary commodities for you to be as comfortable as possible. (B, PL, D) Day 04 - OPTION 1: Plaza de Mulas Resting day. You will make a short trek in Plaza de Mulas area. (B, L, D) Day 04 - OPTION 2: Plaza de Mulas / Mt. Bonete (5,100) / Plaza de Mulas Ascent to Mt. Bonete and return to Plaza de Mulas base camp. (B, PL, D) Day 05: Plaza de Mulas / Puente del Inca / Mendoza Descent to Puente del Inca. You will return to Mendoza city. (B, PL) End of services.

Note The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, changes may be caused due to weather conditions, transport failure or other unforeseen events. Please be flexible if necessary. Please, read very carefully our general operation conditions. This must be signed before starting the journey. By signing it, you accept our guide's authority during the whole trekking.

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT Feet 2 Pairs of comfortable hiking boots 3 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropylene) 1 Pair of inner socks (thin silk or polypropylene) Neoprene booties with sole (for river crossings. Sandals as Tevas are also ok) Legs 1 Thin synthetic pants (polypropylene or nylon) 1 Fleece pants (full length zippers recommended) 1 Waterproof and breathable over-pants (such as Gore-Tex, full length zippers recomended) Comfortable trekking pants Shorts (optional) Upper Body 2 Thermal baselayer shirts (polypropylene or capilene) 1 Fleece pullover (like soft polaretec 100 or 200, or similar) 1 Fleece jacket or alike 1 Warm jacket for -15째C / 5째F (down recommended) 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood (such as Gore-Tex) Cotton T-shirts or shirts 1 Turtleneck of synthetic material (Buff or similar) Head Sun cap or hat Ski hat (wool or fleece) A good pair of sunglasses (with UV filter and nose and side protection) Hands 1 Pair of inner thermal gloves (polypropylene or capilene) 1 Pair of insulated fingers gloves Packs Comfortable backpack (50 liters / 3.000 cubic inches as minimum) One extra large strong duffel bag (to be carried by mules and stored in base camp, 4.000 cubic inches as minimum. Large enough to fit in all your equipment) Mountainering Equipment Sleeping bag for -15째C / 5째F (down or polarguard) Sleeping mat (Thermarest or similar, full length recommended) Foam pad (only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid a burst) 1 Pair of trekking poles (adjustable preferred) Others

Head lamp with extra batteries and bulb Block for lips and sun screen (not less than 35 solar protection factor) 2 Water bottles (32 fl.oz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended) or hydrating system (CamelBak or similar) Personal care elements (small towel and soap, baby wipes recommended) Optional Items Book, IPod, games or anything that helps to distract you Camera, memory cards and extra batteries Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)

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RATES Price for regular departures

USD 1795.-

minimum 2 persons

Private Group, prices per person 1

3-4

5-7

8-9

10-12

2645.-

1795.-

1590.-

1375.-

1240.-

1190.-

Prices per person in US Dollars

1236 tour - MOUNT ACONCAGUA - TREK TO PLAZA FRANCIA

2 - night program

A classic trek in the Andes, which brings you to the base of the mythical Aconcagua South Face, wich is nearly 3,000 vertical meters covered in glaciers, are a magnificent setting. You will camp at Confluencia Camp with the expeditions that are begining to climb up Aconcagua. Here you will find a world of mountains and passionate people who try to discover the hoghest point in America. COMPLETE ITINERARY - 3 DAYS (Heights in meters) Day 01: Puente del Inca (2,725) / Confluencia (3,300) Reception in Puente Del Inca and transfer to the entrance of Aconcagua Park. Trek to Confluencia Camp. (L, D) Day 02: Confluencia / Plaza Francia (4,000) / Confluencia Trek to Plaza Francia, base of the south face of the Mt. Aconcagua. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch and a spectacular view. Then you will return to Confluencia. (B, PL, D) Day 03: Confluencia / Puente del Inca Descent to Puente del Inca. (B, PL) End of the services. Note The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, changes may be caused due to weather conditions, transport failure or other unforeseen events. Please be flexible if necessary. Please, read very carefully our general operation conditions. This must be signed before starting the journey. By signing it, you accept our guide´s authority during the whole trekking.

DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 3

December 27- 2015

December 29 - 2015

January 05 - 2016

January 07 - 2016

February 05 - 2016

January 09 - 2016

Included Services Assistance to buy the Trekking Permit Transfer Mendoza / Horcones / Mendoza Meals Assistence for the arrangement of loads to be transported by mules Mules Confluencia Camp Treking to Plaza Francia Plaza de Mulas Base Camp Trekking in Plaza de Mulas Area or Mt. Bonete Climbing Our Guides Communications Tents Not Included Services Entry Permit to Aconcagua Park Drinks and other personal costs not mentioned in the itinerary Expenses for giving up the trekking Sleeping Bag and Personal Equipment Personal Insurance Problems with your luggage (Loss or delay during the flight)

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT Feet 2 Pairs of comfortable hiking boots 3 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropylene) 1 Pair of inner socks (thin silk or polypropylene) Neoprene booties with sole (for river crossings. Sandals as Tevas are also ok) Legs 1 Thin synthetic pants (polypropylene or nylon) 1 Fleece pants (full length zippers recommended) 1 Waterproof and breathable over-pants (such as Gore-Tex, full length zippers recomended) Comfortable trekking pants Shorts (optional) Upper Body 2 Thermal baselayer shirts (polypropylene or capilene) 1 Fleece pullover (like soft polaretec 100 or 200, or similar) 1 Fleece jacket or alike 1 Warm jacket for -15°C / 5°F (down recommended) 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood (such as Gore-Tex) Cotton T-shirts or shirts 1 Turtleneck of synthetic material (Buff or similar) Head Sun cap or hat Ski hat (wool or fleece) A good pair of sunglasses (with UV filter and nose and side protection) Hands 1 Pair of inner thermal gloves (polypropylene or capilene) 1 Pair of insulated fingers gloves Packs Comfortable backpack (50 liters / 3.000 cubic inches as minimum) One extra large strong duffel bag (to be carried by mules and stored in base camp, 4.000 cubic inches as minimum. Large enough to fit in all your equipment) Mountainering Equipment Sleeping bag for -15°C / 5°F (down or polarguard) Sleeping mat (Thermarest or similar, full length recommended) Foam pad (only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid a burst) 1 Pair of trekking poles (adjustable preferred) Others

RATES Price for regular departures

USD 440.-

minimum 2 persons

Private Group, prices per person 1

3-4

5-7

8-9

10-12

795.-

495.-

465.-

440.-

420.-

405.-

Prices per person in US Dollars

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1240 tour - MOUNT PLATA EXPEDITION 5-night program

COMPLETE ITINERARY - 6 DAYS (Heights in meters)

Included Services

Day 01: Mendoza (760) / Vallecitos (2,750) / Piedra Grande (3,600) Early in the morning, our guide will check your mountain equipment and accompany you to hire the necessary things. The group will go to Vallecitos in a private transfer. Once you arrive there, you will have lunch and start the trekking to Piedra Grande, where you will camp the first night. (PL, D)

Transfer Mendoza / Vallecitos / Mendoza Meals Mules Our Guides Extra Day Tents

Day 02: Piedra Grande / El Salto (4,200) After breakfast, tents will be set down and you will start the trekking to el Salto, where you will camp. This trekking lasts 5 hs. (B, PL, D) Day 03: El Salto / La Hoyada (4,800) You will have breakfast and set down the camp. After a 3 hs. trekking, you will arrive at La Hoyada, where you will rest in order to recover becouse next day you will climb to the summit. (B, PL, D) Day 04: La Hoyada / Summit (6,000) / La Hoyada The great day has come! You will be waken up very early in the morning, have breakfast and start the ascension. You will reach the summit where you will enjoy an incredible experience, and then return to La Hoyada. This day will be very long; a trekking of about 10 hs approximately. Once you arrive at La Hoyada, you will rest with the satisfaction of having reached your objective. (B, PL, D) Day 05: La Hoyada / Vallecitos / Mendoza Descend from La Hoyada to Vallecitos, and last effort of the expedition. In Vallecitos, the transfer will be waiting for you to take you to Mendoza, where you will enjoy your last day in this beautiful city. (B, PL) End of the services. Day 06: Extra day for contingencies that may prevent the normal development of the program. Note The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, changes may be caused due to weather conditions, transport failure or other unforeseen events. Please be flexible if necessary.

DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 6

December 5, 2015

December 10 - 2015

December 11, 2015

December 16 - 2015

January 25, 2016

January 30 - 2016

Not Included Services Transfer Airport / Hotel / Airport Hotel in Mendoza Drinks and other personal costs not mentioned in the itinerary Expenses for giving up the expedition Sleeping bag and personal equipment Personal insurance Problems with your luggage (Loss or delay during the flight)

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT Feet 1 Pair of comfortable hiking boots 2 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropylene) 1 Pair of inner socks (thin silk or polypropylene) 1 Pair of cotton socks (for approach to base camp) Gaiters Legs 1 Thin synthetic pants (polypropylene or nylon) 1 Fleece pants (full length zippers recommended) 1 Waterproof and breathable over-pants (such as Gore-Tex, full length zippers recomended) Comfortable trekking pants Upper Body 1 Thermal baselayer shirts (polypropylene or capilene) 1 Fleece pullover (like soft polaretec 100 or 200, or similar) 1 Fleece jacket or alike 1 Warm jacket for -30°C / -22°F (down recommended) 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood (such as Gore-Tex) Cotton T-shirts or shirts 1 Turtleneck of synthetic material (Buff or similar) Head Sun cap or hat Ski hat (wool or fleece) Light balaclava Ski goggles A good pair of sunglasses (with UV filter and nose and side protection) Hands 1 Pair of inner thermal gloves (polypropylene or capilene) 1 Pair of insulated fingers gloves 1 Pair of insulated mittens (fleece, down or polarguard) 1 Pair of over mittens (such as Gore-Tex, only if your mittens are not made of windproof material) Packs Comfortable expedition backpack (70 liters / 4.250 cubic inches as minimum) One extra large strong duffel bag (to be carried by mules and stored in base camp, 4.000 cubic inches as minimum. Large enough to fit in all your equipment) Sleeping Gear Sleeping bag for -30°C / -22°F (down or polarguard) Sleeping mat (Thermarest or similar, full length recommended) Foam pad (only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid a burst) Mountainering Equipment

1 Pair of plastics boots NOTE: Cimbing plastics boots or double boots are the best option for high altitude. In Aconcagua you will find temperatures very cold (-30°C / -22°F). Koflach Artic Expedition, Scarpa Vega or Asolo AFS 8000 are good examples of plastics boots. There are excellents alternatives to a plastic boot, in which the outer boot is made of modern synthetic materials. Ask us about these new models as La Sportiva Nuptse, the Vasque Ice 2000 or the Salomon Pro Thermic. We must be sure that your boots are equipped for very low temperatures. 1 Pair of trekking poles (adjustable preferred) Others Head lamp with extra batteries and bulb Block for lips and sun screen (not less than 35 solar protection factor) Personal crockery (bowl, cup, fork and spoon) 2 Water bottles (32 fl.oz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended) or hydrating system (CamelBak or similar) 1 Stainless steel thermos of one liter or half liter (useful for high camps) 4 Hand warmers (for summit day) Personal care elements (small towel and soap, baby wipes recommended)

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1242 tour - PIUQUENES HORSEBACK RIDING

6-night program

The horseback riding across Tunuyán Valley is the most traditional program in Mendoza. It has been declared as cultural interest since San Martin General and his army horses raided taking these valleys. Its beauty, valleys, rivers and mountains will surprise you in each step during the track.

COMPLETE ITINERARY - 7 DAYS - (Heights in meters) Day 1: Mendoza (760) Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Lodging in Mendoza, in a beautiful hotel. Checking of the equipment with the assistance of the Guides. (Food is not included) Day 2: Mendoza / Manzano Histórico (1,800) / Scarabelli (3,100) Breakfast and transfer to Manzano Histórico (140 km). Migratory papers at Refugio Portinari. Arrangement of horses and mules to begin the horse riding up to Scarabelli. Here we will set up our first campsite. (B, PL, D) Day 3: Scarabelli / Real de la Cruz Refugee (2,800) Breakfast an then, we continue our horse riding to Real de la Cruz Refugee. This day we will cross the famous Argentinean Paso del Portillo at 4,000 m height. Then we start a long descent to Tunuyan River, where we set up our campsite. (B, PL, D) Day 4: Real de la Cruz Refugee / Paso Piuquenes (4,021) After the breakfast, we depart to the border between Argentina and Chile. It will be a day with incredible landscapes in the heart of Los Andes. Setting up of the tents. (B, PL, D) Day 5: Paso Piuquenes / Valle del Yeso (1,300m) / Santiago de Chile (820) Breakfast and departure to Chile where we will get 4,021 m (the border). We will meet with the chilean mulateers and change the horses and mules. Descent to the first Chilean position (two hours horse riding). Transfer to Santiago, Chile, where we will lodge in a beautiful hotel. (B, PL) Day 6: Santiago de Chile / Mendoza Breakfast and returning to Mendoza in a private transfer, where we will lodge in a beautiful hotel. (B, L) Day 7: Mendoza Breakfast in the hotel. (B) End of the services.

Included Services Transfers Hotels in Mendoza and Santiago Our Guides Customs working papers Meals Drinks Complete Mountain Gear Mules Horses, Saddles and Caretakers Communication Not Included Services Drinks and other personal costs not mentioned in the itinerary Sleeping bag and personal equipment Expenses for giving up the expedition Personal Insurance Transfer Hotel / Airport Problems with your luggage (Loss or delay during the flight)

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT Feet 2 Pairs of comfortable hiking boots 4 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropylene) 1 Pair of inner socks (thin silk or polypropylene) Legs 1 Thin synthetic pants (polypropylene or nylon) 1 Fleece pants (full length zippers recommended) 1 Waterproof and breathable over-pants (such as Gore-Tex, full length zippers recomended) Comfortable trekking pants Upper Body 1 Thermal baselayer shirt (polypropylene or capilene) 1 Fleece pullover (like soft polaretec 100 or 200, or similar) 1 Fleece jacket or alike 1 Warm jacket for -20°C / -4°F (down recommended) 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood (such as Gore-Tex) Cotton T-shirts or shirts 1 Turtleneck of synthetic material (Buff or similar) Head Sun cap or hat Ski hat (wool or fleece) Light balaclava A good pair of sunglasses (with UV filter and nose and side protection) Hands

1 Pair of inner thermal gloves (polypropylene or capilene) 1 Pair of insulated fingers gloves 1 Pair of hard gloves (like working type) Packs Comfortable backpack (30 liters / 1.850 cubic inches as minimum) One extra large strong duffel bag (to be carried by mules and stored in base camp, 4.000 cubic inches as minimum. Large enough to fit in all your equipment) Sleeping Gear Sleeping bag for -20°C / -4°F (down or polarguard) Sleeping mat (Thermarest or similar, full length recommended) Foam pad (only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid a burst) Others

DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 7

December 20, 2015

December 26 - 2015

January 04, 2016

January10 - 2015

February 07, 2016

February 13 - 2016

Head lamp with extra batteries and bulb Block for lips and sun screen (not less than 35 solar protection factor) Personal crockery (bowl, cup, fork and spoon) 2 Water bottles (32 fl.oz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended. Water bottle insulator needed) Personal care elements (small towel and soap, baby wipes recommended) A change of clothes (for the night in Santiago, Chile and the return to Mendoza City) Optional Items Camera, memory cards and extra batteries Swimsuit (for the hotel pool) Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage) Compulsary Personal Papers Argentinean: D.N.I, Passport or Federal ID. Foreingers: Passport. Minors (less than 21 years old / Argentinean or Foreingers): legalized authorization, signed by both parents with a notary public.

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1250 tour - TREKKING TO LA QUEBRADA, UYUNI & ATACAMA 14-night program

Day 1 Airport - Ciudad de Salta We are greeted at the Salta Airport and transferred to our accommodations. The rest of the day will be free for us to discover this unique city. Lodging at Hostería double or single. Meals we provide: none. Day 2 San Antonio de los Cobres and Salinas Grandes We depart early on our way to Campo Quijano, going thru the Quebrada Del Toro, and the finally arriving to the pre Hispanic city of Rosa de Tastil with its legendary ruins. Our trip continues to San Antonio de los Cobres, a typical town located at 4000 meters high. Later, we will be able to appreciate the “Salinas Grandes”; then descending over the path of the Lipan, we’ll make a stop at the town of Pumamarca and its famous Mount of the ‘Los Siete Colores’. Later we arrive to our lodge at the picturesque town of Tilcara. Lodging at Hostería double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast Day 3 Tilcara - Iruya During the morning, we will go towards the North in a local Bus to the small town of Iruya, a picturesque village just in the north of Salta. We will have enough time to go around the town, discovering its beautiful cobbled streets and its typical Cappel. We will spend the night in this fascinating place. Simple Lodging Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner Day 4 Iruya – Chiyayoc Early in the morning, we will begin the crossing from Iruya, at 2800metres high. We will go up north the river in a slow but incessant ascent, until we reach the Abra Del Colorado. From there, we will descent to the San Juan River where we have lunch. After the break, another ascent is expecting us and then the posterior descent to the Chiyayoc village, at 3100 m OSL. Walking time: 8 to 9 hours. Lodging at Semi full camping Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner Day 5 Chiyayoc - Rodeo Colorado Our trek continues thru this amazing landscape. We descend until we reach the valley of the river Trancas. Once there we start ascending again till we arrive to the edge. From there we’ll have a fabulous view of the town of Rodeo Colorado. Later we go back descending thru the Pera River. We finally arrive to Rodeo Colorado town. Estimated waling time: 8 to 9 hours. Simple lodging Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner Day 6 Rodeo Colorado - Río Nazareno This day we descend our way thru a wide slope to the town of Molino, keeping always the amazing view of the valley of the river Nazareno in our back. From here we walk up to the place where we’ll put up our camp. Estimated walking time: 4 to 5 hours. Lodging at Semi full camping Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner Day 7 Río Nazareno – Nazareno Last stage of our on-foot crossing, during which we will go upriver up to reach Nazareno village. There, we can discover this typical town and enjoy our experiences. Walking time: 5 to 6 hours. Simple Lodging Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner Day 8 Nazareno - La Quiaca, Villazon – Uyuni By morning we leave Nazareno heading to La Quiaca, by the border at the northernmost corner of Argentina. Once we cross the border we arrive at Villazon and head to the train station to take the service to Uyuni. Finally we arrive at Uyuni to spend the night at our accommodations. Lodging at Hostería double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast.

Day 9 Salar de Uyuni We leave Uyuni around 11:00 hs. Heading to Colchani (22 Km. to the north of Uyuni), a little village of built around the exploitation and refinery of salt. We enter the town walking through the piles and attending a demonstration of the extraction of the salt blocks. We can visit the stores, the salt hotels and the Isla Lomo Pescado, appreciating the huge cactus and an outstanding panoramic from the view point. Box lunch at the Island and continue our walk to Chuvica, where we spend the night in a rustic refuge. Lodging at Basic Refuge. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 10 Salar de Uyuni –Altiplanic lagoons Leaving around 09:00 hs., after breakfast, to visit the altiplanic Lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda y Ramadita, then continuing through the desert of Siloli to see the Tree of Stone. Visit to Laguna Colorada where we can appreciate the pink Flemings and major Andean fauna such as vicuña, suri or andean ñandú. We spend the night at another basic refuge.mLodging at Basic Refuge. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner. Day 11 Altiplanic lagoons – San Pedro de Atacama The day begins around 05:00 AM, when we leave the refuge to be able to see the Geysers (volcanic steam springs) and visit the thermal waters. Continuing our travel we find very curious rock formations produced by countless years of erosion, and finally reach Laguna Verde, a lagoon very particular and famous because of its color shift occurring between 11:00 and 12:00. We also visit Laguna Blanca and then cross the border control and customs office to Bolivia. After that, we take a new transport vehicle and continue to San Pedro de Atacama, arriving past noon. Lodging at Hostería double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 12 Laguna Cejar y Tebinquinche By the afternoon we will visit two lagoons located in the north sector of the Atacama salt pans, 30 km. away from San Pedro de Atacama. The first lagoon we encounter is Laguna Cejar, with its intense emerald color and borders crystallized by salt; we can get in the water and enjoy the levitating effect of the high amounts of salt making our bodies float easily and making for a very relaxing experience. Continuing our course we reach Tebinquinche lagoon, which has characteristics similar to the Chaxa lagoon, in both cases they depend on thaws and the rains at the end of the years. Here we can see some flemings, foxes and a variety of birds in small groups. As we finish the day, we return to San Pedro de Atacama. Lodging at Hostería double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 13 Trekking de las Cornisas At 09:00 hs. We begin the Trekking de las Cornisas (Cornices’ Trekking), which takes place in the highest portion of the salt mountains chain, starting at the Catarpe valley, going up to the cornice of the salt mountains chain and ending at Valle de la Muerte (Valley of the Death). We are driven in vehicle to the starting point, the old tunnel conducting to Calama, built in 1930, and once we complete the trek and reach Valle de la Muerte, the vehicle will be waiting for us to bring us back to San Pedro de Atacama. This trekking takes approximately 3 hours to be completed. From this sector it is possible to appreciate the magnitude of Salar de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama and the Andes. Then we have the rest of the day to enjoy San Pedro de Atacama at our leisure. Lodging at Hostería double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 14 San Pedro de Atacama – Salta Early in the morning we say goodbye to San Pedro de Atacama and take a regular bus to cross the Andes and enter Argentina in an amazing trip through Paso de Jama (at 4200 mts above sea level) until we reach the beautiful City of Salta. Lodging at Hostería double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 15 Salta – Alta Airport After breakfast we are transferred to the airport where our tour ends. Meals we provide: Breakfast

DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 13

June 21 2015

July 05 - 2015

July 12- 2015

July 26 - 2015

August 02 - 2015

August 16 - 2015

August 23 - 2015

September 27 - 2015

September 13 - 2015

September 27 - 2016

October 04 - 2015

October 18 - 2015

October 25 - 2015

November 08 - 2015

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Included Services

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

Incoming Services Bilingual guide (Spanish - English) during the excursions. 7 nights at Hostería on double or single base and breakfast 3 nights at Simple Lodging 2 nights at Semi full Camping (includes tents and dinning tent, sleeping bag and insulating pad not included) 2 nights at Basic Refuge (single common area with external services) Included meals: 15 breakfast, 7 box-lunch / lunches, 7 dinners. Mules transportation of tents, general equipment, and food along the journey, and for the carrying-out of the passenger’s luggage during the trek (maximum 8 Kg., on the days 4 through 7) Transfers according to the Itinerary descriptions. Transportations as shown in the itinerary combining private and regular services. Including train from Villazon to Uyuni.

List of suggested personal equipment:

Not included: Air tickets and taxes. Medical and life insurance. Entrance fees to National Parks. Tips. Drinks and beverages (provided meals are without alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks). Entrance fees for excursions. Optional excursions. Services not shown or detailed in this program.

Backpack, 50/60 lts. or so Sleeping bag down or synthetic for -10º C Insulating sleeping mattress/pad (therm-a-rest style suggested) Trekking shoes or boots Thermal underwear (polyester, capilene or similar): a long sleeves shirt and thermal pants. Cotton T-Shirt Trekking pants Fleece Breathable parka with hood or similar Over pants, preferably with lateral zippers Gaiters (1 pair) recommended not only for the water but also for the vegetation Thick thermal gloves (1 pair) Thin synthetic gloves (1 pair) Thick thermal socks (2 pairs) Thin synthetic socks (2 pairs) Trekking poles (recommended, if you are use to them) Neckpiece Balaclavas Wool hat Sunglasses with high UV protection (1 pair) Sun screen (UV is very strong during the southern spring, from September thru December) Plastic bottle or thermo Wide duct tape A minimal set of personal hygiene items Knife of swiss knife Lamp and batteries Personal medication.

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1252 tour - CROSSING FROM THE PUNA TO RAINFOREST 6-night program

This trekking is the best way to appreciate the spectacular geography of the region and its characterizing transitions, from the 4000 mts. of the Altiplano to the exuberant Rainforest at just 500 mts. above mean sea level. This a journey from West to East across slopes and cliffs, leading from the Quebrada de Humahuaca to the high pastures, to then smoothly descend through the hills vegetation, the mountain forest, and finally the rainforest at Calilegua, known as the region of the Yungas. At every moment we will be among wide views of the chains of mountains framing the Altiplano and originating the large rivers crossing the plains towards the Mesopotamia and the Atlantic. Day by day itinerary Day 1 Day off at Tilcara This day off allows us to enjoy the picturesque town of Tilcara, admire the crafting virtues of the local and prepare ourselves for the beginning of the crossing early in the coming morning. Lodging at Hostería double or single. Meals we provide: none. Day 2 Tilcara – Veranada de Yutos Pampa Early morning, we take a local transfer to “Alfacito” (2900 m OSL). There, we will begin our on foot crossing, with a slow and incessant ascent - we have to be careful about acclimatizing- up to reach Campo Laguna (4200 m OSL). This is the highest point of the crossing. After lunch, we will descent to Yutos Pampa at 3200 meters OSL. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner Day 3 Veranada de Yutos Pampa - Molulo We continue our crossing, ascending till the top of the Mount Cumbre Grande. At the end of the valley, the crowded forest can be appreciated. In the afternoon we arrive to the community of Molulo at 2950 meters of

high. Estimated walking time: 6 to 7hs. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner Day 4 Molulo – Abra del Potrero We will have a peaceful morning, and plenty of time to meet the local inhabitants and going around the area. After lunch, we will continue with our crossing. Gradually, you would notice the increase of vegetation; we will arrive then, to a place known as Abra Potrero. Walking time: 4 to 5 hs. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner Day 5 Abra del Potrero – San Lucas We continue our adventure from the Abra of the Potrero (lowest point between two mountains). The thick forest gives birth to plain landscape. From the red land come the first trees. After undertaking a section of forest in continuous ascension we get to see the Caserío of San Lucas, located at 2500 meters of high. Later, we slowly start the descent back to the town. Walking time 7 to 8 hours. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner Day 6 San Lucas - Calilegua - Salta Last stage of the crossing between San Lucas and San Francisco. The path continues by the southern bank of San Lucas River, the vegetation is dense and the valley is deep. After crossing Valle Grande Valley, we will ascent to Peña Alta, which is the end of our long walk. There, a local transfer is waiting for us, to lead us through the small town of San Francisco and the whole Calilegua National Park arriving to Liberator San Martín Village. From there, we will move to Salta city. Walking time: 5 to 6 hours. Lodging at Hostería double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Day 7 Salta - Airport After breakfast we are transferred to the airport where our tours ends Meals we provide: Breakfast

DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 13

June 29 - 2015

July 05 - 2015

July 20 - 2015

July 26 - 2015

August 10 - 2015

August 16 - 2015

August 31 - 2015

September 27 - 2015

September 21 - 2015

September 27 - 2016

October 12- 2015

October 18 - 2015

November 2- 2015

November 08 - 2015

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Included:

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

Incoming Services Bilingual guide (Spanish - English) during the excursions. 2 nights at Hostería on double or single base and breakfast (Tilcara and Salta) 4 nights at Semi full Camping (includes tents and dinning tent, sleeping bag and insulating pad not included) Included meals: 6 breakfast, 5 box-lunch, 4 dinners. Mules transportation of tents, general equipment, and food along the j ourney, and for the carrying-out of the passenger’s luggage during the trek (maximum 8 Kg., on the days 4 through 8) Transfers from Tilcara to Alfadito, and from Peña Alta to Salta. Transportations combining private and regular services. Not included:

List of suggested personal equipment:

Air tickets and taxes. Medical and life insurance. Tips. Entrance fees for excursions. Drinks and beverages (provided meals are without alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks). Services not shown or detailed in this program.

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1254 tour - CROSSING FROM ATACAMA TO ARGENTINEAN NORTH

21 -night program

Day 1 Calama - San Pedro de Atacama We welcome you at the Calama Airport and transfer you to San Pedro de Atacama. Will have the rest of the day to enjoy the town. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: none. Day 2 San Pedro de Atacama - Valle de la Luna Early in the morning after breakfast, we will visit an area near town known as “La Cordillera de la Sal (‘’Mountain range made of SALT’’) with its very own particular formations. From there we’ll have an unforgettable view of Los Andes and the valleys around the town. In the afternoon we’ll do a small trek to the Valle de la Luna; located at 17 km from San Pedro in the area of the Cordillera de la Sal, it has an especial appeal for its amazing resemblance to the lunar surface. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 3 Salar Grande y Trekking to the Valley of San Bartolo This day we’ll visit the Atacama’s Great ‘’Salar’’ (Stone formations made of Salt). It’s known all around the world as 3rd one of its dimensions. In it we’ll also get to see the flamencos that live in the region. Later we’ll continue till Toconao, small towns known for its art craft. In the afternoon, we’ll start our trek thru the valley of Catarpé we’ll walk to the beginning of the river San Bartola; once there, 'petroglifos' (small incrustations of marine life in stone) can be found. Then we keep going until we reach the 2700 meters of high, where we’ll camp. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 4 Trekking San Bartolo - Rio Grande Today, already acclimatized, we will begin to gain altitude, join a river-bed where we find weird stone formations and giants’ cactus that emerge from the arid desert. We will continue up to the 3500 metres high, around the area of Rio Grande, a small village where we have our second Camp site. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 5 Trekking Rio Grande - Machuca After breakfast, we leave behind Rio Grande Village and we will go through an area of narrow rivers that create fertile valleys where the inhabitants take theirs “llamas” to graze. We will continue gaining altitude up to Vilarejo de Machuca (4100 metres) where we camp. From here, we have an astonishing view of the Licancabur volcano. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 6 Machuca - Geyser Del Tatio This day starts quite early in the morning. We will depart before dawn (4 AM) in order to go to the TATIO volcano, located 4500 meters over the level of the sea. First thing we’ll do once we arrive is to go to the geothermal field located in the mountain range of Los Andes. Early in the morning this place has an amazing steamy activity because of the high temperatures that are coming up from the craters. The boiling water, the huge columns on steam and the water that runs underneath the surface makes of this, and unforgettable experience. We will have breakfast here, and then we’ll take a walk and those who want to might take a bath in the warm water near the geysers. (That’s why we recommend you to bring along besides warm clothing, a swimming suit, towel, sun block) Hostería base double o single Meals we provide: Breakfast Day 7 San Pedro de Atacama This is a day off so we’ll be able to choose between different options such as: the ascension of the Lascar Volcano or the Toco Mountain or just take a look around walking or by bicycle Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast.

Day 8 San Pedro de Atacama - Tilcara Early in the morning we say goodbye to San Pedro de Atacama and by bus we go back to Argentina crossing the mountain range of Los Andes. Thru el Paso de Jama we will be able to appreciate the “Salinas Grandes”; then descending over the path of the Lipan, we’ll make a stop at the town of Pumamarca and its famous Mount of the ‘Los Siete Colores’. Later we arrive to our lodge at the painteresque town of Tilcara. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 9 Devil’s Throat - Tilcara We’ll have the morning free to discover the town and its unique things such us: la plaza grande, la plaza chica, the town church - and the Pucará de Tilcara. In the afternoon we’ll do a small trek to the devil’s throat, walking along the old Kollas paths and watching the amazing view. After 3 or 4 hours we finally go back to Tilcara. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 10 Tilcara - Iruya During the morning, we will go towards the North in a local Bus to the small town of Iruya, a picturesque village just in the north of Salta. We will have enough time to go around the town, discovering its beautiful cobbled streets and its typical Cappel. We will spend the night in this fascinating place. Simple Lodging Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 11 Iruya - Chiyayoc Early in the morning, we will begin the crossing from Iruya, at 2800metres high. We will go up north the river in a slow but incessant ascent, until we reach the Abra Del Colorado. From there, we will descent to the San Juan River where we have lunch. After the break, another ascent is expecting us and then the posterior descent to the Chiyayoc village, at 3100 m OSL. Walking time: 8 to 9 hours. Simple Lodging Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 12 Chiyayoc - Rodeo Colorado Our trek continues thru this amazing landscape. We descend until we reach the valley of the river Trancas. Once there we start ascending again till we arrive to the edge. From there we’ll have a fabulous view of the town of Rodeo Colorado. Later we go back descending thru the Pera River. We finally arrive to Rodeo Colorado town. Estimated walking time: 8 to 9 hours. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 13 Rodeo Colorado - Nazareno River This day we descend our way thru a wide slope to the town of Molino, keeping always the amazing view of the valley of the river Nazareno in our back. From here we walk up to the place where we’ll put up our camp. Estimated walking time: 4 to 5 hours. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 14 Nazareno River - Nazareno Last stage of our on-foot crossing, during which we will go upriver up to reach Nazareno village. There, we can discover this typical town and enjoy our experiences. Walking time: 5 to 6 hours. Simple Lodging Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner

Day 15 Nazareno - La Quiaca - Tilcara In the morning we go back to the northern region or Argentina of La Quiaca, next to the frontier with Bolivia. Form here we continue our way to Tilcara. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 16 Day Off At Tilcara We dedicate this day to rest, re arrange our equipment and prepare yourself for the final part of this journey. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 17 Tilcara - Veranada de Yutos Pampa Early morning, we take a local transfer to “Alfacito” (2900 m OSL). There, we will begin our on foot crossing, with a slow and incessant ascent - we have to be careful about acclimatising- up to reach Campo Laguna (4200 m OSL). This is the highest point of the crossing. After lunch, we will descent to Yutos Pampa at 3200 metres OSL. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 18 Veranada de Yutos Pampa - Molulo We continuo our crossing, ascending till the top of the Mount Cumbre Grande. At the end of the valley, the crowded forest can be appreciated. In the afternoon we arrive to the community of Molulo at 2950 meters of high. Estimated walking time: 6 to 7hs. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 19 Molulo - Abra Del Potrero We will have a peaceful morning, and plenty of time to meet the local inhabitants and going around the area. After lunch, we will continue with our crossing. Gradually, you would notice the increase of vegetation; we will arrive then, to a place known as Abra Potrero. Walking time: 4 to 5 hs.Semi full Camp. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 20 Abra Del Potrero - San Lucas We continue our adventure from the Abra of the Potrero (lowest point between two mountains). The thick forest gives birth to plain landscape. From the red land come the first trees. After undertaking a section of forest in continuous ascension we get to see the caserío of San Lucas, located at 2500 meters of high. Later, we slowly start the descent back to the town. Walking time 7 to 8 hours. Lodging at Semi full Camping. Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch Dinner Day 21 San Lucas - Calilegua - Salta Last stage of the crossing between San Lucas and San Francisco. The path continues by the southern bank of San Lucas River, the vegetation is dense and the valley is deep. After crossing Valle Grande Valley, we will ascent to Peña Alta, which is the end of our long walk. There, a local transfer is waiting for us, to lead us through the small town of San Francisco and the whole Calilegua National Park arriving to Liberator San Martín Village. From there, we will move to Salta city. Walking time: 5 to 6 hours. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast. Day 22 Salta - Airport After breakfast we are transferred to the airport where our tours ends Meals we provide: Breakfast

DEPARTURES Expedition Departure Day 1

Expedition End Day 22

June 14 - 2015

July 05 - 2015

July 05- 2015

July 26 - 2015

July 26- 2015

August 16 - 2015

September 27 - 2015

September 06- 2015

September 27 - 2016

September 27 - 2015

October 18 - 2015

Octrober 10 - 2015

November 02- 2015

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SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT List of suggested personal equipment: Backpack, 50 lts or so Sleeping bag down or synthetic for -10ºC Sleeping mattress Trekking shoes or boots Thermal underwear Trekking pants Fleece Breathable parka and over pants Gaiters Gloves Thermal socks The necessary spare cloth Wool hat Sun hat Sun glasses Sun screen (UV is very strong during the southern spring, from September thru December) Personal items Lamp Trekking poles (recommended, if you are use to them) Personal medication Personal documents to cross the border between Argentina and Chile.

Included: Incoming services Bilingual guide (Spanish - English) during all the activities. 9 nights in Hostería it bases double or single with breakfast 9 nights in Semi - Full Camp (included: tents and dinner tent or saloon. Not included: sleeping bag or insulating mattress) 3 nights in simple lodging (room without private bathroom) Transfer Calama Airport - San Pedro / Salta - Salta Airport All transportation as shown in the itinerary combining private and regular buses. Mules for the transportation of the tents, general equipment y food for all the crossing. We will carry the passengers’ luggage up to a maximum of 8 kg, for the days 11 to 15 and the days 17 y 21 21 breakfast, 12 box lunch y 12 dinners as shown below. Not included: Medical and life insurance. Tips. Drinks and beverages (all meals are without alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks). Flights or airport taxes. Entrance fees for excursions. Optional excursions. Services not shown or detailed in the program.

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RIPIOTURISMO 2014-2015 catalogue of tours

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GENERAL CONDITIONS The following general conditions fully conform to Law 18829, Decree 2182/72, Resolution 404/72. RIPIO EVT OF IDEAS TURÍSTICAS S.R.L., Dossier No. 10687, located at Av. Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz 258 – 3rd Floor C, Buenos Aires, Argentina, hereinafter the company, hereby sets forth its general operation conditions for the provision of tourist services: 1. Knowledge of conditions set forth: when the passenger (as well as any person who has a reservation under the passenger’s name) sends his reservation and it is accepted by RIPIO EVT, it is understood that he agrees to and accepts all the conditions set out in this contract and certifies that the information supplied in the reservation card is complete and true The company, on accepting the reservation, agrees to fulfill its obligations as set forth herein. 2. Reservations: reservations received shall be confirmed once the passenger : A) Sends the reservation providing as much information as possible. We must be immediately informed of any changes in the information the passenger has furnished. The passenger can send the reservation by mail, e-mail, fax or through our web site. B) Pays a deposit of 30% of the total cost of the trip. Payment shall be made to our international account or by bank transfer to our accounts with national banks 3. Reservation confirmation: once A and B are completed so that the passenger’s reservation can be formalized, RIPIO EVT shall send the passenger via e-mail confirmation of his reservation. A week before the trip, we shall send the passenger by e-mail information on the hotel, contact telephone numbers, list of passengers and related data in a voucher service. 4. Payment of the balance due: the balance due must be necessarily paid for before undertaking the trip. The balance due be paid in cash. 5. Prices: all prices advertised in the company’s publications are quoted in US dollars and subject to changes without prior notice. Passengers shall pay the price quoted at the moment the reservation is accepted. Prices shall not be subject to changes only if the trip is paid in full (in cash) when the reservation is made. Otherwise, the company reserves the right to change the final price of the program without prior notice. Such changes shall arise from market fluctuations that may affect the cost structure. All price increases shall be paid for prior to the date of departure. 6. Reservation changes: if the passenger wishes to make changes in a reservation that has already been confirmed, he shall do so in writing. Passengers shall have to pay a penalty of U$S 50 per person when they make any such changes. 7. Reservation cancellation: cancellations shall be made in writing, without exception, and passengers shall be refunded the price of the trip after a deduction of cancellation charges. The cancellation date shall be the date RIPIO EVT. is dully notified by the passenger. The sum to be refunded to the passenger shall be paid by the company at the company’s premises within 30 days of the date notice was given of the cancellation. If cancellation notice is received 30 days prior to departure, 30% of the down payment made on the reservation shall be deducted to cover administrative expenses. If notice is received within 30 days prior to departure, the company shall retain the total down payment. 8. Changes made by the company prior to departure: the company may change itineraries, services, departure dates, etc. either in order to provide a better service, or because of acts of God or unforeseen circumstances. Unforeseen circumstances include: strikes, earthquakes, civil war, quarantine, revolutions, fires, adverse meteorological conditions, epidemics, bad road conditions o breakage’s, these being just illustrative. The company reserves the right to cancel the trip due to unforeseen circumstances or because the minimum number of people required to participate in the program has not been reached. In such a case the passenger will be informed in writing and he may opt for:

a) Demanding that he be refunded the full price paid to us. b) Deciding on an alternative trip and pay an additional sum of money or get a refund, whatever the case may be, if there is a price difference. 9. Documentation: it is the passenger’s responsibility to obtain his visa to enter the country of destination. The company is not to be held responsible if the passenger is refused, for reasons inherent to him, an entry visa or if entrance to a given country is not allowed because he has failed to comply with essential requirements or because there is something wrong with his passport. Any expenses arising thereof shall be fully borne by the passenger. The conditions set forth for voluntary cancellation of the service shall apply. 10. Luggage: the luggage and personal effects shall be, at all times, the passenger’s responsibility and at his own risk. 11. Services included: the company binds itself to render during the trip those services that are included and detailed in the information furnished in each program. 12. Services not included: the company is not bound to pay for incidentals, beverages, phone calls, laundry, tips, food during transportation, tickets for recreational centers, parks and natural reserves, etc., nor for any other service that has not been dully specified in the program. 13. Unused services: the price of the program is quoted as a package, so no refund or compensation shall be given for non-use of certain services such as hotel stays, transportation, or any other service that is included in the trip and has not been used by the passenger. 14. The company acting as an “intermediary”: When the company acts as an intermediary between the passengers and transportation companies, hotels, medical coverage, restaurants, etc., and if any of them fails to provide services, it undertakes to take the necessary steps to assure successful completion of the trip such as hiring new service providers, withholding payments to those who failed to meet their obligations, etc. The company shall not be held responsible for services provided by third parties. 15. Health: Passengers must be in good health and physical condition. Passengers are responsible for having checkups and the company is not to be held responsible in case they have not been completed.. However, it is the passenger’s responsibility to bring along medicine that has been specifically prescribed to him. 16. Complaints: neither RIPIO EVT nor service providers shall accept a formal complaint unless it is made in writing within 15 days after the trip has ended. 17. Insurance: travel insurance is not included in the price of the program. RIPIO EVT strongly recommends passengers to get travel insurance. 18. Limitation of our obligations: our obligation in connection with any event or failure shall be limited to and shall not exceed the price of the trip. 19. Applicable law and jurisdiction: these conditions and the annexes attached hereto shall be exclusively governed by regulations in force. Any conflict shall be settled by the Ordinary Courts of the First Judicial District of Buenos Aires, and excludes any other court and/or jurisdiction, especially the Federal court and/or jurisdiction.

Quito Galapagos Island Guayaquil Ballestas Islands Puno Titicaca Lake Nazca Lines Iqui tos Machu Picchu Cuzco Arequipa Ollantay tambo Aguas Calientes Pisac Market Inti Ra ymi Colca Canyon Paracas Juliaca Uros & Ta quile Islands Chachapoyas Kuelap Manu Nat ional Park Amazon River Rio de Janeiro Sug ar Loaf Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Tropical Islands Petropolis Tijuca Forest Bra silia São Paulo Salvador de Bahia Recife Buz ios Fortaleza Manaos Angra dos Reis Fernan do de Noronha Pantanal Campo Grande Nat al Guaruja Santos Uyuni Salt Flat La Paz Po tosi Sucre Tiwanaku Oruro San Pedro de At tacama Iquique La Serena Calama Moon Val ley Viña del Mar Valparaiso Santiago de Chile Puerto Montt Puerto Varas Chiloe Island Anc ud Punta Arenas Puerto Natales Torres del Paine National Park Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Milodon Cave Grey Glacier Easter I sland Rapa Nui Antarctica Cape Horn Tierra del Fuego Island Ushuaia El Calafate Perito Moreno Glacier Upsala Onelli Spegazzini Gla ciers Argentino Lake El Chaltèn Fitz Roy Mou nt Lago del Desierto San Carlos de Bariloche Nahuel Huapi Lake Arrayanes National Park Lakes Crossing San Martin de los Andes Tro nador Mount Mendoza Wine Country The And es Chain Aconcagua Mount Salta Humahuaca Canyon Cafayate Iguazu Falls Aires Ripio EVT - Leg 10.687, de Ideas TuristicasBuenos SRL Scalabrini OrtizTheatre Avenue Tango Caminito215, Colon 9 de Julio Ave C1414DNC, Buenos Aires, Argentina 4855.4684 (+5411)La 4857.9173 nue San Telmo Phone: La (+5411) Recoleta Boca Puerto info@ripioturismo.com.ar // www.ripioturismo.com.ar Madero PuertoSkype: Madryn Punta Tombo Penguin RipioTurismo // Twitter: @RipioTurismo Reserve Peninsula Valdes Reserve Ibera Mar shes Colonia Pellegrini Montevideo Colonia de Sacramento Punta del Este Rio de la Plata 81

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