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Patagonia: Chilean & Argentine Adventure

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Chilean & Argentine Patagonia Adventure

This 12-day adventure to Chilean and Argentine Patagonia offers broad exposure to this corner of the world. On this amazing adventure, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views ofmountains, glaciers, and turquoise lakes as you hike the trails of the famous ice-clad peaks and towering granite needles of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, gaze at the sheer-walled granite shark fin of 11,073 foot Fitzroy and absorb the striking slender peak of Cerro Torre on Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park.

Discover the most beautiful treasures of Torres del Paine NP, with easy and active programs,while enjoying superb comfort and ease at the new sustainable EcoCamp’s Suite Domes.The EcoCamp consists of tented igloo-type domes built to minimize the environmental impact while providing a comfortable setting and maximum exposure to nature.There is electricity available for charging just camera batteries. Food at the EcoCamp is plenty and delicious!

You’ll also take a relaxing sail through the oceanic fjords and inlets of the Chilean coastline, which is home to a diverse amount of wildlife including whales, seals, dolphins, and Magellanic penguins. The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of theSouth American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. In summer (December to March) you should come prepared to find strong cold winds (up to 130 km/hr) and rainfall. The summer’s average temperature is 11ºC/52ºF (24ºCmax, 2ºC min).

 

Quick Itinerary

Day	Date	Description	Food	Hotel *
1	6-Mar	Arrive in Santiago, Chile Meet at airport and transfer to the hotel and rest. Evening welcome dinner at Seafood Restaurant “Azul Profundo”. Overnight at hotel.	D	Hotel Rugendas
2	7-Mar	Early flight to Punta Arenas Morning flight to Punta Arenas. Meet at airport and head to hotel in Puerto Natales. Lunch in route. Free evening to explore. Dinner not included.	B, L	Hotel Altiplanico
3	8-Mar	Sailing into Torres del Paine National Park Early transfer to Natales dock to board a catamaran that will take us through the oceanic waters of Ultima Esperanza Fjord on our way to O’Higgins Natnl Park. Short trek to Balmaceda Glacier, followed by a zodiac ride up the Serrano River until we reach the Serrano waterfalls in Torres del Paine NP. Welcomed by the Cascada staff & transferred to the Ecocamp.	B, BL, D	Ecocamp Suite Domes
4	9-Mar	Trek to the Base of the towers After a great breakfast we begin trekking the most famous trail in Torres del Paine NP. We will ascend on the winding uphill path towards Ascencio Valley, and finally through the moraine boulders until we are face to face with the uplifting Torres del Paine. Lunch at the base of the towers & then return to the Ecocamp.	B, BL, D	Ecocamp Suite Domes
5	10-Mar	Full day excursion in the park We drive across the park with views of Paine Grande and its snowy peaks, as well as of Los Cuernos. Walking along the shores of stunning Lake Pehoe, you visit the furious Salto Grande Falls. We pass Lago Sarmiento in direction to Amarga Lagoon. After this trek we'll be transferred back to Ecocamp.	B, BL, D	Ecocamp Suite Domes
6	11-Mar	Cross Lake Pehoe and trek to the Southern Ice field After breakfast, sail on the catamaran from Pudeto dock to the northern west part of the Pehoe Lake. Hike along the shores of the mountain-lined lake to the northern end of the Glacial Lake Grey. Overnight at the camping Grey site.	B, BL, D	Camping at the Grey Site
7	12-Mar	Ice trek on Glacier Grey Learn about safety, use of equipment, and ice-hiking techniques. After a briefing at the mountain guide refuge, you'll be transferred to the front of the glacier. Picnic lunch at the glacier, followed by a boat ride to the blue face of the Glacier Grey. Transfer back to Ecocamp.	B, BL, D	Ecocamp Suite Domes
8	13-Mar	Transfer from Ecocamp to Calafate, Argentina Free morning to relax; after lunch board the transfer that will take you back to Calafate. Dinner not included. Overnight at Hotel	B, BL	Hotel El Quijote or similar
9	14-Mar	Full Day Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier Prepare for the enormous Perito Morento Glacier! Upon arriving at the north face, watch and hear giant chunks of ice plummet into the waters of Lake Argentino. Take the nature walk with our guide. Enjoy the surrounding at your own leisure. Drive back to Calafate towards El Chalten. Dinner not included.	B, BL	Hosteria Kaluem or similar
10	15-Mar	Full Day Trek to Laguna Los Tres Trek the Fitz Roy trail towards Rio Blanco after passing the silent Laguna Capri. Go through Poicenot and finally up the short steep trail that leads you to Laguna Los Tres. Inspiring picnic. After some leisure, hike back to Chalten. Dinner not included.	B, BL	Hosteria Kaluem or similar
11	16-Mar	An inspiring hike to Laguna Torre We do a full day hike along Cerro Torre Trail to Laguna Torre, Upon returning from the trek, the evening is free for you to enjoy a walk through Chalten streets. Farewell Dinner	B, BL, D	Hosteria Kaluem or similar
12	17-Mar	Transfer back to El Calafate Transfer from El Chalten to El Calafate. End of the Adventure.	B

*  Subject to substitution with equivalent or superior hotel accommodations

Patagonia Adventure Information

Reservation & Deposit Form (PDF)

Trek Dates: March 6th – March 17th
Trek Leader: Anthony Sandberg

Details:

• 12-day adventure exploring Chilean and Argentine Patagonia through Torres del Paine National Park, El
  Calafate, and Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park; begins in Santiago, Chile and ends in El Calafate,
  Argentina.
• This trip will involve active to moderate hiking at medium elevation.
• 1 night hotel in Santiago, 1 night hotel in Punta Arenas, 4 nights at the new sustainable EcoCamp’s Suite
  Domes during trek, 1 night camping at Camping Grey Site, 1 night hotel in El Calafate and 3 nights hotels in
  El Chalten.

Costs:

• Standard: $ 4,995
• Special: $ 4,745 (Represents 5% discount given to previous OCSC Adventure participants & Members)
  Rates quoted are per person, based on sharing double accommodations.
  Single Cabin Supplement: Quoted on request

What’s Included

• OCSC leadership
• Licensed professional guides fluent in English
• Meals as noted in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Boxed-Lunch & Dinner or B, L, BL & D)
• All hotel and lodge accommodations as noted in the itinerary
• All ground transport as indicated in the itinerary, always in comfortable mini-vans.
• Sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
• All entrance fees and permits (ex. Boat crossing ticket over Grey Lake and/or Pehoe Lake)

What’s Not Included

• International Airfare (to Santiago, Chile – approx. US $600 - $1,200)
• International Airfare (to USA – approx. US $600 - $1,200)
• Internal Airfare from Santiago, Chile to Punta Arenas, Chile (US $280 – subject to change)
• Meals not noted in itinerary (approx. $150)
• Airport taxes (approx. domestic $6, international $31 - subject to change)
• Tips to guides, porters, bellmen, drivers, cooks, and local staff (US $150)
• Items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, additional baggage fees, etc.)
• Supplementary trip insurance (we require you to purchase travel insurance of at least $50,000 for emergency medical benefits which include evacuation) Please ask.

Payment Policy
All dates calculated from departure date (March 6th, 2011)
At time of reservation: $500
120 days prior to departure: $2000
60 days prior to departure: Balance of Land/Trek Cost

Cancellation Policy
At the time we receive notice that you must cancel your trip, the following fees will apply (all dates are from departure date):
From time of reservation until:
120 or more days prior to departure - Deposit is forfeited
119 - 61 days prior to departure - 25% of Land/Trek Cost
60 days or less prior to departure - 100% of Land/Trek Cost

Deposits and payments are non-refundable, but fully transferable to someone else taking your spot on the trip, less a $250 processing fee.

2011 Patagonia Reservation & Deposit Form (PDF)