Patagonia Wonders: Argentina & Chile Wildlife Expedition 11D10N, Fully Guided

From A$16,650.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Set off on an all-encompassing 11-day odyssey through Patagonia, crossing from Argentina to Chile, where you'll hike amidst breathtaking landscapes and vibrant wildlife in Torres del Paine National Park. From tracking elusive pumas and wild horses to marveling at playful penguins, this adventure promises a deep connection with the untamed beauty and cultural richness of this remarkable region.

Begin your journey in El Calafate in Argentina, where the stunning vistas of Los Glaciares National Park invite your exploration with a serene boat ride to witness Mayo Sound and Perito Moreno Glacier. Your journey continues as you cross the border to Chile and into the stunning Torres del Paine. Here you’ll spend 5 days on a wildlife expedition where majestic pumas roam freely amidst the thriving wildlife of this magnificent park. By ...

Trip Highlights

  • With an expert guide, track the elusive pumas and wild horses in Torres del Paine
  • Embark on serene boat ride to Magdalena Island and be charmed by the delightful penguin colony, one of the largest colonies in South Americ
  • Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Chilean Patagonia
  • Experience luxury in the wild with eco-friendly domes accommodation at the EcoCamp Patagonia
  • Set sail on a captivating journey across Lago Argentino to explore the stunning Mayo and Perito Moreno Glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park
  • Uncover the wonders of historical and archaeological monuments and museums

 

What's Included

  • All ground transport as indicated in the itinerary (private and semi private)
  • 10 nights accommodation on a twin share basis including 5 nights in comfortable hotels and 5 nights in an ecocamp
  • Meals as specified
  • Private or shared excursions as specified in the itinerary
  • English/Spanish speaking Specialist Tour Leader throughout the trip
  • English/Spanish speaking guides on excursions
  • Entrance fees where needed

Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN EL CALAFATE, ARGENTINA
Hotel Posada Los Alamos, El Calafate
Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 SERENE BOAT CRUISE TO MAYO SOUND & PERITO MORENO GLACIER
Hotel Posada Los Alamos, El Calafate
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3 JOURNEY ACROSS THE BORDER TO CHILE & TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
EcoCamp Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4-6 PUMA TRACKING & OBSERVING WILDLIFE IN TORRES DEL PAINE
EcoCamp Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 EMBARK ON 4x4 RIDE FOR WILD HORSE TRACKING IN TORRES DEL PAINE
EcoCamp Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 TREK CERRO BENITEZ TO MARVEL AT UNIQUE CAVES & JOURNEY TO PUNTA ARENAS
La Yegua Loca Boutique Hotel, Punta Arenas
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 9 VENTURE ON A HISTORICAL JOURNEY THROUGH PUNTA ARENAS
La Yegua Loca Boutique Hotel, Punta Arenas
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10 PICTURESQUE BOAT RIDE TO MAGDALENA ISLAND FOR A PENGUIN COLONY
La Yegua Loca Boutique Hotel, Punta Arenas
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 FAREWELL PATAGONIA
None
Breakfast

Dates & Prices

Max. 6 people per departure. Departs daily on request. Please contact us for private departures or group bookings.

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How To Get There

- The start point is El Calafate in Argentina (airport or hotel).

- The finish point is Punta Arenas in Chile (airport, hotel or cruise).

- Major commercial flight provide convenient access to Calafate. The closest major airport to El Calafate, Argentina is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport and is 21 km from the center of El Calafate.

Weather & Climate

The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to winds that circle Antarctica making the weather hard to predict. Winter’s temperature ranges between -2ºC/28ºF and 6ºC/43ºF. June, July, and August are the wettest months in Torres del Paine and sub-zero temperatures are common. Nevertheless, the winds are relatively mild in winter and visitors should come prepared for sunshine as well as the cold.

What To Bring

You need to be prepared for summer and winter all at once. We recommend the following:

  • A day backpack (30 liters - to carry a camera, glasses, raincoat, etc)
  • Water-resistant trekking or hiking boots
  • Extra shoes for evenings or in case others get wet
  • Waterproof jacket
  • 2 pairs of wool socks
  • Fleece jacket or sweater
  • Shorts or comfortable loose pants
  • Sun protection (glasses, hat, lip balm and screen)
  • Cash for buying extra drinks, snacks or souvenirs in Torres del Paine National Park
  • Optional: Capilene underwear for the upper and lower body
Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. The tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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