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Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires

Day 2 Fly Ushuaia and Australis Ship (B,D)

This morning you fly south to the colorful port town of Ushuaia at the end of the world to begin your Argentina travels.

You'll transfer directly to the Mare or Via Australis - a luxury passenger ship built specifically for cruising through the fjords of the Straits of Magellan. Make yourself at home on this spacious and comfortable ship. Late this afternoon we cast off to begin our exploration of the waterways of Patagonia.

Days 3-4 Australis Cruise in Patagonia (B,L,D)

Day 5 Punta Arenas (B)

Day 6 Torres del Paine (B,L,D)

This morning you transfer to Torres del Paine National Park with other travelers who are also going to the EcoCamp. Enjoy the stunning scenery all the way into Torres del Paine National Park, and on the way, stop at an enormous cave that once sheltered a prehistoric sloth, the Milodón. This is a 6- hour drive by mini-bus.

Day 7 Grey Glacier (B,L,D)

Day 8 Torres del Paine Excursions (B,L,D)

Day 9 El Calafate (B,D)

Day 10 Perito Moreno Glacier (B,L,D)

Today we drive into Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and go to the stunning lookout of Perito Moreno Glacier. This huge advancing glacier is more than 3 miles wide at its front and over 20 stories high. We take a boat across Lago Argentino, passing the massive front wall of blue ice all the while watching for icebergs. After landing on a small beach we start hiking through the beech forest to the icepack of the glacier and have the opportunity to walk on the glacier. We eat our lunch sitting on the lateral moraine of the glacier, giving you the opportunity to absorb the magnificence of the glacier's anatomy and the treat of listening to its thunderous concerto of groaning and cracking ice dropping into the lake below. As we hike out this afternoon there are numerous photographic opportunities. See if you can spot the Andean Condor or Buff-necked Ibis!

Day 11 Return to Buenos Aires (B)

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Starts and ends in Buenos Aires on Tuesday or Friday
Tour Code: EW11
Single Supplement does not apply to Days 6-8 when staying at EcoCamp. See Pricing Table above.

Accommodations: 2 nights comfortable hotel, 3 nights onboard the 126 passenger M/V Mare or Via Australis, 2 nights mountain lodges, 3 nights safari camp

Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.

Transportation: Mare or Via Australis, zodiacs, motor vessels, and local flights

Note: Flights Buenos Aires - Ushuaia and El Calafate - Buenos Aires are not included. Total flight cost estimated at US$585 (flight cost subject to change).

Group & Staff: No min or max...dependent on ship/lodge policies. Ship guides and crew throughout, local guides at lodges and in national park

Personal Budgeting: Personal Budgeting: Allow US$150 for meals not included, US$130 Chilean visa reciprocity fee, US$7 domestic airport taxes, US$18 international departure tax, US$47 for entrance fees in national parks

Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Buenos Aires: Share US$75, Single $150

Is it for Me? A relaxing, yet active Patagonia tour of massive glaciers, jagged mountains, glacier lakes, and wonderful wildlife. Hiking each day is moderate and travelers should be fit. A wonderful Patagonia tour for any age.

Arrival / Departure Transfers: 1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person

Prices are based on a 3% cash discount