Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $4895 |
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| Length: | 11 days |
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| Activity: | Hiking / Trekking, Cultural Adventures |
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Hike the spectacular emerald-green rice terraces of mountainous Banaue (the famed “stepping stones to the sky”), then don your snorkeling gear and slip into the warm waters of the Coral Triangle to swim amid a staggering abundance of vibrant reef life.
Chile and Argentina Private Journey
The Uttermost Ends of the Earth
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.
Highlights
- 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
Details
- 10-day trip begins in Santiago, Chile and ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 5 nights in comfortable hotels, 4 nights on board the Mare Australis
- All meals included except 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Easy day hikes and explorations from the ship
When to Go
November to March
For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
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Tour Costs
$4895 (2 people)
$4695 (3-4 people)
Internal Airfare: $TBA (subject to change)
Single Supplement: $695 (hotels only)
Iguazu Falls Extension: from $895
Prices valid through April 2010
Itinerary at a Glance
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 5-8
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 9-10
Shall We Dance?
Enjoy Buenos Aires, birthplace of the tango, with a tango show or lesson. Depart on Day 10.
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Optional Extensions
If you would like to extend your adventure, we offer the following option:
- Iguazu Falls Extension (3 days)
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
Day 1 (1 night), Santiago, Chile
Located in downtown Santiago, the Plaza has comfortable rooms and a great location within walking distance to the plazas, museums, cathedral, and ...
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Hotel Bellavista
Days 2 to 4 (3 nights), Puerto Varas, Chile
A simple hotel in the small town of Puerto Varas, the Bellavista is set on the shore of Lake Llanquihue, with views of snow-capped Volcano ...
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M/V Mare Australis and M/V Via Australis
Days 5 to 8 (4 nights), Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Depending on when you travel, you’ll be on either the Mare Australis or its sister ship, the Via Australis. Designed specifically for ...
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Loi Suites Recoleta
Day 9 (1 night), Buenos Aires, Argentina
In the heart of Buenos Aires’ most exclusive neighborhood, the Loi Suites has a garden courtyard and is easy walking distance to the ...
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Extension Accommodations
If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions option:
- Iguazu Falls Extension (3 days)
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.