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Hike in lush temperate rainforest of Alerce Andino National Park

Explore Tierra del Fuego aboard a superb expedition ship

Enjoy Zodiacs excursions to tidewater glaciers and elephant seal colonies

highlights
The Plaza San Francisco, a 5-star hotel in the heart of Santiago.
The Bellavista on Lake Llanquihue in Puerto Varas with gorgeous views of Volcano Osorno.
M/V Mare Australis, a 130-guest state-of-the-art expedition ship built specifically for Tierra del Fuego's waters. Oceanview cabins, private facilities, Zodiac excursions.



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The Uttermost Ends of the Earth

Chile & Argentina Private Journey

IN A STUNNING SOUTHERN REALM famed for its extraordinary range of ecosystems, discover Chile's Lake District, with its towering volcanoes and mystical old-growth forests, explore the iceberg-strewn fjords of Tierra del Fuego all the way south to legendary Cape Horn, and enjoy cosmopolitan Buenos Aires and the majesty of Iguazu Falls.

Below is an Itinerary-in-Brief. To view a complete Detailed Itinerary, Download Full Itinerary or Email our Area Specialist

Itinerary-in-Brief

Days 1-4
Lakes, Volcanoes, Ancient Forests

From Puerto Varas, adventure capital of the Lake District, head to Alerce Andino National Park to hike in towering old-growth forests of 3,000-year-old giant alerces. The next day, hike the sculpted lava fields of snow-capped Osorno Volcano. Options on Day 4 include mountain biking, rafting, and exploring local hikes and hot springs.

Days 5-9
Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn

Snow-capped 7,000-foot summits rise from deep-cut fjords and massive glaciers tumble to the sea in Tierra del Fuego. Aboard the deluxe expedition ship M/V Mare Australis, voyage from Chile to Argentina via breathtaking Cape Horn, epic land's end on the tip of the continent, enjoying Zodiac explorations and hikes.

Days 10-11
Shall We Dance?

Enjoy Buenos Aires, birthplace of the tango, with a tango show or lesson. Depart on Day 11.


Iguazu Falls Extension
Days 11-13

View the mile-wide tropical wonder of Iguazu.

Tour Costs

$4195 (3-4 persons)
$4295 (2 persons)
Internal Airfare: $595 (subject to change)
Single Supplement: $795
Iguazu Falls Extension: from $650 per person double occupancy

*Prices valid through 2008

When to Go

November through March

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