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Patagonia Unplugged
14 days ex Santiago
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Cruise through narrow fjords in Chile, Hike and camp in Torres del Paine National Park, Experience the wild scenery of Patagonia
Discover Patagonia on a two week journey from Chile's north to its southern tip. Explore untouched wilderness, hike and camp in some of the most amazing scenery on earth and share a few laughs with locals on board a ferry cruising past the cobalt-blue icebergs of the Chilean fjords. It's an adventure to the ends of the earth - literally.
Physical Rating: 4
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Simple hotels/multishare hostels (7 nts), multishare cabins aboard ferry (3 nts), camping (3 nts)
Transportation: Plane, minibus, ferry, local bus, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Basix
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Budget: Allow USD $100 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Santiago | Discover the bohemian Barrio Brasil or take a cable car ride to the top of Cerro San Cristobal for great views. | | Days 2-4 | Puerto Montt | Enjoy numerous optional outdoor sports and activities in this stunning region of lush farmland, glaciers, smoking volcanoes and deep clear lakes. Go boating on the lake, hiking through the hills or explore the architecture of Puerto Montt on a stroll around town. After a day of fresh air and exercise, try the local specialty, curanto chilote. | | Days 5-7 | Chilean Fjords | Spend several days cruising past snow capped mountains, iceberg-laden waterways, remote islands and unique wildlife on a voyage through the narrow fjords of Chile. | | Day 8 | Puerto Natales | Located on the Last Hope Sound, this colourful town with corrugated tin houses is a fun stop. Perhaps warm up for the adventure ahead with a short hike in the surrounding foothills, or just rest up in the friendly town. | | Days 9-12 | Torres del Paine National Park | Feel like an explorer while discovering this untouched wilderness. Hike past the sparkling lakes, gushing waterfalls and amazing mountains of the Chilean Patagonia. Walk across a glacier, see the famous Towers of Paine and spend long days trekking through wild and stunning terrain. | | Day 13 | Punta Arenas | The windswept plains of Punta Arenas are literally at the end of the earth and an old stopping point for explorers, ranchers and people seeking their fortunes along the Californian gold rush route. Look out across the glorious Strait of Magellan and ponder the immense beauty of Chile's wilderness. | | Day 14 | Santiago | Fly north to end this wild adventure in Santiago. |
| | * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid.
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