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Destination Index Bariloche

Puerto Madryn

Puerto Deseado

Calafate

Chalten

Puerto Natales

Punta Arenas

Ushuaia

Antarctica

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Compañía de Guías de Patagonia is a local Adventure travel Company and an accreditedMountaineering & kayaking outfitter based in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.

We operate guided hiking, sea kayak tours, biking, multi-sport trips, family adventures, tailor

made journeys, mountaineering expeditions & guided ascents. Also, we run skiing tours,

snowshoeing and winter experiences.


Is possible to visit Patagonia all year around.You can choice YOUR BEST SEASON, considering the wildlife

calendars, or activities calendars.Please take your time to study, get inspired, and choose the best time,

according to your preferences!See our Calendars.

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San Carlos de Bariloche lies on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, which combined with mountains and forests makes up the context of one of the most beautiful sites on Earth. Lying on the West of the

Province of Río Negro and 1,640 kilometers away from the City of Buenos Aires, Bariloche offers all the services and amenities necessary for visitors to choose this place as the perfect location to rest at any

season. Fly-fishing trout and salmonidae during the summer and practicing various sports such as hiking, river rafting along dozens of waterways and walking around the ancient forests, as well as the

ascents to most summits surrounding the city, are some of the recreational activities enjoyed by visitors to Bariloche. The first snowfalls announce the beginning of the ski season and the practice of winter

sports at mythical Mount Catedral, considered one of the most important ski resorts in the country and visited by thousands of fans every winter. Tours on mountain bike and horseback rides with the

possibility of camping in the thick forests, with natural rivers and lakes, make visitors want to come back to the city once and again in the Fall, the Spring or the Summer.

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San Carlos de Bariloche lies on the shores of Lake NahuelHuapi, which combined with mountains and forests makes up

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Canyoning is an experience of 100 per cent pure contact with nature.

Description: We start our tour going to the west

side of Bariloche city, crossing Arroyo Casa de

Piedra (Stone House river), to Swiss Colony.

Until we find Arroyo de la Vírgen (Virgin River).During the tour, we walk between rock

formations, we swim on turbulent waters, we dive

on natural pools, and we overcome vertical

waterfalls. All this is possible thanks to combine

different disciplines, such as rafting, climbing,jumping, hiking, swimming, and rappelling.

Technical fileDuration: Half Day (From 9 am to 1 pm)Period of Operation: October to May

Included: Transfer, professional guides, technical equipment (helmet, harness, neoprene suit, jacket, and neoprene socks), snack and insurance.Not included: short, gym shoes, and towel (if you have a synthetic t-shirt, bring it)

Requirement: Older than 18 years old, know how to swim and have an excellent health condition.

Meeting point: to coordinate.

Difficulty level:

Beginner

Technical File:

Duration: Full Day (From 8 am to 8 pm)

Period of Operation: October to May

Included: Transfer, horses, guides, breakfast, lunch, snack and drinks.

Not included: jacket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.

Meeting point: to coordinate

Description: After a beautiful track with wonderfulPatagonic landscapes, we will get to the inferior Manso

River, where the Family Montes (ancient settlers) will

wait for us with the breakfast. We get ready for our

riding adventure. We will ride along mountains trails,

crossing rivers, ravines and enjoying the suggestivesilence of the forest. Our first stop will be at a rustic

cordilleran cabin inside Maniu forest (Valdivian

Rainforest), nearby Seco Stream and taste the delicious

Patagonic dear or roasted meat. After a snap under a

tree we will ride around the Aguila Cascade, crossingpiqueds of difficult access and passing many obstacles

(sometimes by foot). Finally, after a 1 ½ hour cavacalde,

we will have time for a snack with regional products that

will help us to recover energy for the way back.

A riding adventure on Manso River landscape

Rio Manso, a la frontera:

only for intrepids!

Description: We pick you up very early in the morningbecause we have to be at 10:30 am at Tony and Darío

John Farm. We have breakfast, because we need energy

for the activity. After we have prepared all the equipment,

with your neoprene suit on, and an informative chat

about technic, we start descending through animpressive canyon (velvet canyon). You will see how the

water changes their colours, from emerald to white, from

the quiet to the action. We continue getting on other

rapids, like “Agujero de ozono” (Ozone hole), “Grita y

llora” (Scream and cry), “Extasis”, etc. There will bealmost two hours of adrenaline and fun, besides the

amazing landscape. We finish our adventure in Chile, on

the border, where a vehicle is waiting for us to bring us

back to the campsite, for having lunch (the traditional

Patagonian Asado with an excellent Argentinean wine).We drink a cup of coffee before returning to the town.

Technical File:Duration: Full Day (from 9 am to 7 pm)

Period of Operation:Included: Transfer, professional rafting guides, rafting

equipment, waterproof jacket, lunch and breakfast.Not included: Extra shoes, extra clothe (for changing after the tour), bath suit.

Meeting point: Your hotelNote: Bring your , DNI or Passport.

Follow the adventure, rafting on Inferior Manso River

Description: Once we pick you up from the hotel and we also pick up the equipment, we continue our way, crossingGutierrez, Mascardi and Guillelmo Lakes, until Manso River. After s short walking, where we enjoy the amazing views

of our National Park, we prepare all the equipment and get ready to start the adventure. The first part of the rafting is

quite (around 60 minutes) where you are going to enjoy the nature (the river, the forest, the birds). We stop to have

lunch on the border of the river (Granjas Patagónicas “smokers”, sandwiches, different “fiambres”, homemade pies,

pate, juice and fruits). Energized, we continue the second part of the rafting, more rough (level II/III) Between “rápido”and “r´pido” we are going to access to beautiful places with a paradisiac beach where, during summer, water

temperature is around 18ºC. We can swim here! At about 5 pm we arrive to Lanfre Family House, where Noelia is

waiting for us with some tea, coffee, or a fresh drink if it’s hot, joined with “tortas fritas” and puddings. In the house,

there are toilletes and rooms where you can change your wet clothe to come back to town.

Technical File:Period of Operation: Full Day (From 10 am to 7 pm)

Included: Transfer, professional rafting guides, rafting equipment, waterproof jacket, lunch and snack.

Not included: Extra shoes, extra clothe (for changing after the tour), bath suit.Requirement: Being older than 5 years old. 5-12 years old must go

with their parents. Being younger than 60 years old (or being in excellent physic conditions).

Meeting point: Pick up by the hotel.Note: Bring your , DNI or Passport.

An incredible full day experience on Gutierrez Lake, surrounded by the mountains

Description: We pick up you from your hotel, going on

direction to Gutierrez Lake for boarding. Our guides will be

waiting for us there, in an exclusive place, at Estancia PeumaHue. The guides will give all the instructions and explanations

about the activity and once we get ready, we start the

adventure. We are going to be around 5 hours on the lake,

stopping in a beautiful place for having lunch, Plaza Muñoz

Bay. Then, we continue until we land again on Hostería delRetorno, a paradisiac place where we will be invited to drink

something (beer, coffee, tea or soda). During all the tour, we

will have the opportunity to enjoy the amazing landscape, with

mountains, forest and the wildlife.

Technical File:Duration: Full Day

Period of Operation: September to MayIncluded: Transfer, bilingual guide, snack, insurance, dry

bags, kayak, row, waterproof jacket for kayaking, lifeguard jacket, neoprene gloves, bottle of water, toilet paper, drinks.Not included: gym shoes (to wet), woollen hat, sunscreen,

sunglasses, camera, gloves, waterproof jacket or wind stopper, easy dry paints, sweater or fleece, t-shirt, short, extra shoes, 2

pair of socks, extra clothe for changing. Requirement: good physic state, know to swim.Meeting point: to coordinate

Bariloche, a different way to enjoy the landscape and the town

Description: We pick up bikes and once wearrive near Llao Llao Hotel, we start pedalling

across the Park towards Escondido Lake and

Lopez Bay. We ride eastwards to the foot of

Lopez mount, with a great panoramic view of

Moreno & Nahuel Huapi lakes. Cycling on agravel road, we get to Swiss Colony, where we

visit its small village and discovering its typical

architecture. After a pic nic by the lake, we

pedal around Moreno Lake through Andean

Patagonian forest. We take a mountain road,and then we start climbing towards Cathedral

Ski Resort base station. Our returning route

descends towards Gutierrez Lake. Over there,

our vehicle is waiting for us to bring us back to

town.

Technical File:Duration: Full Day (9 am to 5 pm)

Period of Operation: October to MayDistance: 30 km-40 km / 18-25 miles

Included: Mountain bike guide & assistant, transfer, bikes, helmet, all meals during activity, first aid kit. Not included: Park entrance, daily backpack, wind jacket,

mountain bike short, fleece, woollen hat, gloves, sunscreen & lip balm, training shoes, rain gear (in case of bad weather).

Optional: Clipless pedals, camel back, camera.Meeting point: Bariloche (to coordinate)

The most beautiful single-track mountain biking tour in Bariloche

Description: After picking up the bikes, we startour mountain biking adventure driving south,

along the shore of the lakes, until we head west

on a gravel road up to the first bridge over the

Manso river. We start here our cycling ride

across the Manso River Valley. Mountain bikingacross the local fields, we get views of the

mounts, such as the Bastión and Ventisqueros

mountains. We stop for having lunch, enjoying a

homemade pic-nic on the river shore. We bycicle

down towards emerald waters, its rapids and asandy beach make it the ideal setting to relax.

Finally, we come back to Bariloche. This is a

wonderful tour to ride along the turquoise river,

share with locals, discover beautiful meadows

surrounded by snow-capped mountains andreach the border between Argentina and Chile.


Distance: 25-35 km / 15-20 milesPeriod of Operation: November to April

Included: Mountain guide & assistance, transfer, bikes, helmet, all meals during the tour, first aid kit.Not included: Park entrance, wind jacket, daily

backpack, cycling shorts, training shoes, fleece, woollenhat, gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, rain gear.

Optional: Clipless pedals & mountain bike shoes, camel back, camera. Meeting point: to coordinate.

In the Southern Hemisphere the seasons, weather and climate are reversed from those in the NorthernHemisphere. While we are experiencing winter in the United States and Europe, in Patagonia , Chile it issummer.

Weather in Argentine Patagonia sits in the Chilean Andes’ rain shadow, which blocks most Pacific storms.After heavy precipitation falls on the seaward Andean slopes, powerful dry westerlies gust incessantlyacross the arid Patagonian plains. Due to oceanic influence where the South American continent taperstoward the south, the region’s climate is generally temperate, but winter temperatures often drop well belowfreezing.

Generally, Patagonia weather is dominated by two factors. The first is the strong and highly predominantwesterly wind and the second is the Andes, as they build a barrier to the west winds and the moisture thesewinds carry, in a manner comparable to the Rocky Mountains in North America but on a much bigger scale.This is mainly due to the Antarctic influence, also called the "Antarctic accent”.

Going through Patagonia from west to east, it can be observed that over a distance of only 60 miles theprecipitation regime changes from fully temperate Patagonian Rainforest (200 inches of rainfall annually) tosemi-arid Patagonian Steppe (20 inches of rainfall annually), due to the effect of the Andes barrier, asshown in the figure below.

As you can see Patagonia weather patterns are amazingly complex, and so it's virtually impossible toanswer the common question "When can you expect the best weather?" Throughout our summer seasonthe temperature can range from 40 to 90 F, with winds from 0 to 50 miles per hour. It could be cold and wetor hot and sunny, so it's best come prepared for any conditions. We will provide you with all the informationon what to bring, once you book with us. .

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The City of Puerto Madryn is bathed by the blue waters of the Nuevo Gulf, on the East of the Province of Chubut, and it lies on the cliffs shaped by a small plateau that features an impressive perspective of the

Atlantic Ocean. The whale season is one of the attractions that have made this city famous worldwide.

From June to December, various populations of southern right whales reach these shores. Visitors may

watch them both on board the boats leaving from Puerto Pirámides and from some natural viewpoints

and almost all the beaches bordering the city. Due to the great deal of SCUBA divers from all round the world that choose this city, Puerto Madryn has projected countless artificial reefs in the last few years to

be used in the traditional first-time diving experiences. No wonder this city is known all throughout the

country as the Diving Capital of Argentina. In the summer, its shores also lure those who enjoy

sunbathing. The bathing resorts have the entire necessary infrastructure to practice numerous nautical

activities, such as windsurfing and, of course, SCUBA diving. Its particular geographical location causes rainfalls to be scarce in this area all year round. Annual average temperature is about 14º C, with

maximum 35º C in the summer and dropping to 5º C in the winter.


The whale season is one of the attractions that have made this city famous worldwide. From June to December, various populations of southern right

whales reach these shores. Visitors may watch them both on board the boats leaving from Puerto Pirámides and from some natural viewpoints and

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A short expedition, an exclusive experience and an amazing wild watching lions colony

Description: This tour combines, in ashort expedition, the exclusive

experience to navigate on the sea and

watch the amazing wildlife. You don’t

need to have previous experience for

kayaking. We enjoy the nature,interpreting the flora, the fauna and the

landscape with professional guides.

Technical File:Duration: Half Day (4 km approximately of rowing)

Period of Operation: All the yearIncluded: Transfer, bilingual guide, technical equipment

(kayak, rowing, life jacket, waterproof bags).Optional: Full Day tour / Kayak & HorseridingMeeting point: to coordinate

The experience of diving with Sea lions, on their nature environment.

Description: We realize thisincredible experience in Punta

Lomas Province Reserve, 20

km away from Puerto Madryn.

On this place, there is a

permanent Sea Lion Colony, sowe can dive with them during all

the year. Diving is the excuse to

see the animals in a completely

different way, swimming on their

nature environment.

Technical File:Duration: Variable.

Period of Operation: All the yearIncluded: Transfer, technical

equipment, bilingual instructor.Not included: Entrance to Province Reserve, sunscreen, sunglasses,

hat.Meeting point: to coordinate.

We invite you to this incredible diving experience,

even if you don’t have experience at all.

Description: We start our tourdeparting from the shore. During

our navigation on boat, the

instructor gives the details about

the activity. It is simple, because

he is in charge of all theequipment. Once we arrive to the

place where we are going to

dive, we get into the water to

approach to seabed. This is the

best part because we start to seefishes and different kind of kelps,

snails, starfish and colored

polyps.

Technical File:Duration: Variable

Period of Operation: All the year.Included: Transfer, technical equipment,

bilingual instructor.Not included: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat. Meeting point: to coordinate.

Discover the Peninsula on its all extension

Description: Península Valdes is a NatureReserve where, besides the incredible coast

landscapes of the windy Patagonia, there is

a rich maritime wildlife, with large whales,

sea lions, sea elephants, penguins and

cormorants.Our tour departs from Puerto Madryn on

direction to Península Valdes, crossing first,

the checkpoint “El Desempeño”, then Carlos

Ameghino Isthmus until we stop in the

Interpretation Center. Inside the NatureReserve, we continue to Puerto Pirámide,

stopping in different places to watch the

amazing wildlife: Punta Delgada (depending

on Fauna calendar), Caleta Valdes, Punta

Norte (also depending on Fauna calendar).

Technical File:Duration: Full Day (Departure at 8 am)

Period of Operation: All the yearIncluded: Transfer and bilingual guide

Optional: Depending Fauna calendar:Whale watching (June to December)Dolphins, Sea lions and cormorants wild watching

(January to March)Snorkelling (January to March)


Enjoy the amazing spectacle of giant whales on first seat.

Description: Whales arrive toPenínsula Valdes area between May

and June for breeding time and Puerto

Pirámide is the only place available for

boarding whale watching. Even if we

take a boat for 5 or 70 passengers, itwould be an incredible experience

because whales get really close from us.

Technical File:Duration: Half Day (Departure time to coordinate)

Period of operation: June to DecemberIncluded: Transfer and boarding

Not included: parka, sunglasses, hat.Meeting Point: to coordinate

This is a combination of adventure, physical activity and contact with nature.

Description: Our tour is acombination of adventure,

physical activity and contact with

nature. We ride over marked

trails for animals. During our

stops we interpret the naturesurrounding us, and we also visit

a Sea Lion colony in Punta

Lomas.

Technical File:Duration: 3 hours (10 km approximately of cycling)

Period of Operation: All the year.Included: Transfer, bilingual guide, 2 bottles of water, snack and

technical equipment (bicycles, helmet, repair kit, didactic material)Not included: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, confortable shoes, a protector for the camera and the entrance to Province Reserve.

Meeting point: to coordinate.

The lonely beaches in Doradillo, only with the company of the big whales

Description: We are going towalk by lonely beaches, in

Doradillo, a beautiful coast

near Puerto Madryn, where is

possible to watch Giant

whales. We go with expertguides who show us this

incredible sea mammal and

their amazing behaviour and

biological particularities.

Technical File:Duration: 2 ½ hours aprox.Period of Operation: June to October

Included: Transfer by off road vehicles, bilingual guide, snack and didactic material for activities.

Not included: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, confortableshoes, protection for camera. Meeting point: to coordinate

Visit the biggest colony of Magellan Penguins in the world

Description: We travel from PuertoMadryn and travel to Rawson City

(Capital of the Province of Chubut), to

the Port of Rawson (we have the

option to take the dolphin watching

trip here). Finally, we come to PlayaUnión (Union Beach). After we have

lunch, in a typical restaurant beside

the dock, we continue to Punta

Tombo Animal Reserve, the greatest

colony of Magellanic Penguins in thecontinent. To finish the tour, we go

through the Valley until Gaiman, a

small town that was a Welsh colony,

where you can taste the famous

Welsh Tea & Cakes.


Period of Operation: Middle of September to AprilIncluded: Transfer – Bilingual guide

Not included:Optional: Dolphin Watching (Commerson Dolphin) – Welsh TeaMeeting point: to coordinate

Deep blue cold water, an endless sea, bays, cliffs and capes are some of the images captured along the 965 km. coast of Santa Cruz. Noisy sea birds colonies captivate nature

and adventure lovers in these defying virgin territories. Puerto Deseado is situated in a north-south direction, and one can access by a deviation east in national route Nº 3 to take national route Nº 281 in Fitz Roy. Puerto Deseado is a real paradise for fauna lovers. It is a beach city connected to the Atlantic ocean by an estuary. The main economic activities are

fishing and tourism. Today the city has some 9.000 inhabitants. This city situated to the south of Golfo San Jorge marvels with its changing colorful topography.


Puerto Deseado is a real paradise for fauna lovers. It is a beach city connected to the Atlantic ocean by an estuary.

The main economic activities are fishing and tourism. Today the city has some 9.000 inhabitants.

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Unique species of maritime wildlife: Rockhopper Penguin, Grey Cormorant, Elephant Seals...

Description: We navigate 25 Km until we land on the islandfor hiking. We visit the lighthouse of the Nature Reserve and

the only Patagonian coast with a Rockhopper Penguin

colony. We walk also around Magellanic Penguin's nests.

Besides Penguins, we can see different sea birds, like:

Black-browned albatross, Skua, Southern Giant Petrel,Oystercatcher, Neotropic cormorant, Rock Grey Cormorants,

King Cormorants, South American Terns, etc. There is a

Colony of Sea Lions and Southern Elephants Seals. And we

possibly can see Commerson's Dolphins and Peale's

Dolphins.

Technical File:Duration: 6 hours

Period of Operation: SummerIncluded: Lunch and refreshments

Not included: wind breaker jacket and coat.Meeting point: to coordinateNote: The voyage's schedule is subject to the environmental

conditions.

One of the places with more biodiversity of Fauna on Patagonia Coast

Description: During this tour we are going todiscover the great sea fauna concentration that

is possible to find on Deseado Estuary Nature

Reserve. We navigate on semi rigid boat, with

a small group, between islands and channels,

looking for Commerson’s Dolphins, one of thesmallest and more attractive in the world. In

cormorant Canyon, between other birds, we

will see Grey Cormorant’s nests. On Long

Island, we will enjoy South American Sea

Lions, from a very short distance. Finaly, wqelando on Bird Island, where there is a colony

with more than 30 000 Magellanic Penguins.

We will walk between these particular birds

and their nests. After some warm mates, we’ll

return to the Port.

Technical File:Duration: Half Day (2 hours 30 minutes)

Period of Operation: All the year Included: Security equipment and snack

Not included: wind breaker jacket and coat.Meeting point: to coordinate

Kayaking to lovers of adventure and wild life.

Description: Sea kayak offers you the possibility of getting close of all

biodiversity. We visit different

Penguin colonies, Sea Lions Island,

dolphin watching, and incursions to

some canyons bordering the estuary. Wonderful excursion,

available for beginners to.

Technical File:Duration: Full Day / Half Day

Period of Operation: Included: Kayak, row, life jacket, cockpit cover, waterproof jacket, lunch

and snack.Not included: Extra clothe, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, towel.Requirement: Basic knowledge about kayaking.


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In Patagonia there are only small seasonal changes in the temperature regime in contrast to the same latitude in the northernhemisphere, but "all the seasons can be observed in a single day". Weather change very often, in active excursions, we will beexposed to the elements.

Clothes LayeringWhat's the secret to staying warm and comfortable in the outdoors? Clothes layering. Layers allow you to build a tiny microclimatethat surrounds your body and can be adapted to moisture, wind, temperature, and exertion.At les three layers are nesesary:

• Base LayerThe inner-most layer is critical because it's in direct contact with your skin. Base layers (also known as underwear) should transportmoisture awayfrom the skin and disperse it to the air or outer layers where it can evaporate.

The best base layer materials are synthetics (polypropylene and polyester). These are light and strong, absorb very little water, and

are quick to dry. Base layers should fit snuglywithout being constricting.

•Mid-LayerThe mid-layer provides insulation and continues the transportation of moisture from the inner layer. To slow heat loss, this layer must

be capable of retaining the warmth generated by your body. Wool and synthetics are well suited to this because the structure of thefibres creates small air spaces that trap molecules ofwarm air.

•Outer LayerThe outer layer protects you from the elements and should allow air to circulate and excess moisture to escape. For dry conditions, abreathable (uncoated) wind shell or a smooth-surfaced soft shell may be all you need. If you expect conditions to be more severe, awaterproof (coated) rain jacket might be adequate. A shell made of a breathable and waterproof fabric, such as Gore-Tex, will protect

you from wind and rain, and allow water vapour to escape.

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El Calafate lies 316 kilometers away from Río Gallegos, capital of the Province of Santa Cruz. Has been named after the small bush called calafate, typical of southern Patagonia, which bears an ideal fruit to make jam. On the border of the Patagonian steppe, the village is an important tourist destination that has become worldwide

famous in the last few years. Most circuits towards the glaciers, especially, the well -known Perito Moreno Glacier, start in the town. The calving of the Perito Moreno and the possibility to sail close to it in order to watch

its walls from a close distance, or walk on it by hiring a hiking tour have lured visitors from all over the world. The weather at El Calafate is mainly dry. The average temperature in the summer is 19º C and -2º C in the

winter. The daylight hours vary according to season, as in the summer, the sun rises at 5:30am and it does not get dark until 11pm. In the winter, however, there are only 8 hours of sunlight. Los Glaciares National Park

occupies an area of about 500 thousand hectares and 47 glaciers start at this large ice field. Marconi, Viedma, Moyano, Upsala, Agassiz, Bolado, Onelli, Peineta, Spegazzini, Mayo, Ameghino, Moreno and Frías are some of the most important. El Calafate International Airport offers non-stop flights to cities like Buenos Aires, Bariloche,

Ushuaia, Puerto Madryn, Trelew and Puerto Natales, to name a few, and it is located 23 kilometers away from the city center.


The calving of the Perito Moreno and the possibility to sail close to it in order to watch its walls from a close distance, or walk on it by hiring a

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Another point of view to see the Glaciers.Enjoy Perito Moreno Glacier.

Description: Generally, thistour is complemented with

the visit to Perito Moreno

Glacier Gateways. When we

go to Los Glaciares National

Park, departing fromCalafate, we stop at the

Gateways to enjoy the

spectacular view of the big

ice in front of us. The Safari

adds the opportunity to geton board and navigate on

the lake, to have a new point

view of the glacier and its

shapes, from a very short

distance, on the water.

Technical File:Operation Period: All the yearDuration: 20 minutes

Included: boardingNot included: transfer, entrance to the National Park, meal.

Optional: Transfer from Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier

Walking on ice & navigation, an active experience of the Glaciers

Description: We depart from Calafate and -after one hour and a half travelling, by bus-

we arrive to Bajo de las Sombras Port. We

get on board there, getting approach to P.

Moreno Glacier. We disembark on Southern

moraine of the glacier, walking for twentyminutes inside the forest to get near the

glacier, on the best part to start the walking

over the ice. Our guides will give all details

about the environment and they will help us to

get on the crampons. Walking on the glacier,we will have a unique experience. On our

way back or at the beginning (this can

change) we stop on the gateways, to enjoy

the great view of the front of the Glacier.


Period of Operation: October to AprilIncluded: Transfer, boarding, crampons,

bilingual guides, gateways point view.Not included: Snack or any meal, entrance to the National Park.


No limit for adventure, No limit for experience.

Description: Upsala Glacier + 4x4 + Trekking Cañadón de los Fósiles +Estancia Cristina. We depart from Puerto Bandera at 8:30 am, getting on board

on our comfortable ship. We sail around icebergs and enjoying incredible

scenery of the landscape until we arrive at Estancia Cristina at 11:30 am. During

our stay on the farm, we ascent in 4x4 vehicles, travelling 9,5 km through

mountainous roads. This place has incredible geological interest. From therewe also have the privileged view of the eastern front of Upsala Glacier,

Guillermo Lake, Southern Patagonian ice and the Andes. We descent in search

of Cañadón de los fósiles, a filed filled with marine fossils of unique

characteristic. The returning to the Estancia will be at 5:30 and we will be back

to Puerto Bandera around 7 pm.

Technical File:Duration: 5 hours

Period of Operation: Included:

Not included: Trekking equipment, meals, bottle of water, hat, gloves, trekking shoes, entrance to National Park, Transfer from Calafate to Puerto Bandera.

Requirement: Good health condition (older than 7 years old and for children between 7 and 17 years old,

this activity is available only if they go with their parents)Meeting point: Puerto Bandera

Visit Upsala Glacier, the biggest glacier of the area & Estancia Cristina, a traditional & isolated Patagonic farm.

Description: Upsala glacier + estancia Cristina + Museum + Historic visit and tour. We depart from Puerto Bandera at8:15 am in our modern and comfortable boat. We sail among icebergs and stunning scenery overlooking the western

front of the Upsala glacier. Then, we go through Cristina Canal to the point of disembark at the Estancia, at around

11:30. We stay in the farm for 6 hours, where we are going to walk up to Caterina River and Chapel and then we will

be guided by a tour around the Estancia. We return to the boat at 5:30 pm, arriving to Puerto Bandera approximately at

7 pm.


Period of Operation:Included: Boarding, bilingual

guide, visit to the farmNot included: entrance to the National Park, box lunch, hat,

gloves, parka, transfer to Puerto Bandera

Meeting point: Puerto Bandera

Visit Perito Moreno Glacier in a not conventional way

Description: We leave early in the morning to have the area just for us, with no rush and plenty of time for birdwatching. Every time you want to stop for pictures you will be able to do it. When we get to Perito Moreno Glacier, after

a very cool drive through the National Park and the steppe, accompanied by an expert professional guide, we don’t go

straight to the regular panoramic point. That comes after a walk outside the conventional circuit, where we will enjoy the

north face of the glacier in all its splendour, watching and hearing giant chunks of ice plummet into the waters of

Argentino Lake. We are going to be introduced to the interpretation of the landscape and the nature on a walking by ourprofessional guide. We stop for a break and finally, we finish the tour, before coming back, with navigation on the

channel, to see the icebergs as soon as possible. We arrive to Calafate at 5 pm.


Period of Operation: October to AprilIncluded: Transfer, bilingual guide, boarding

Not included: Entrance to National Park, mealsMeeting point: to coordinate

Difficulty level:Beginner: Activities for people without experience. Only requirement, good physical condition.

Basic: Activities for people with some experience in the discipline of the tour

Expert: Activities for people who handle fluently the discipline of the excursion. Difficult.


Considered the Argentinian capital of hiking, several trails start at its very streets and get deep into the impressive surrounding mountains, such as the

famous Fitz Roy, or the incredible Cerro Torre. It lies 212 kilometers away from El Calafate, a distance covered in less than 3 hours, as the new road is

in excellent condition. During this journey, visitors will get past some sites worth photographing. The surroundings of El Chaltén combine the magic of nearby glaciers, the hidden ponds, sky-blue Lake Viedma and the mystical

presence of Mount Fitz Roy. From the village, visitors may spot its imposing unmistakable summit, almost always covered by a cloud the Tehuelche

people misread as smoke, a slip that gave origin to the native name of the hill: “chaltén”, which stands for “volcano” or “smoking mountain”.


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For trekkers who want more

adventure on the ice.

Description: The ice trekking is speciallydesigned for those trekkers who are not

mountaineers, but are looking for a chance of

walking on ice and an introduction to ice

climbing. This program is offered to anyone over

15 years old in good shape. You will spendaround 3 hours on the ice, getting close to one of

the most spectacular views of Patagonia –the

South face of Cerro Torre, Torre Egger and

Standhard, and other peaks such as Bifida,

Hombre Sentado Pass and an unusual view ofthe west face of the Fitz Roy Range.

Technical File:Duration: Full Day (from 6:45 am to 5 pm)Period of Operation: October to April

Included: Transfer, trekking guide, technical equipment, mealsNot included: personal gear (waterproof jacket and paints, trekking

shoes, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, daily backpack).Meeting point: to coordinate

Navigation on Viedma lake with the fantastic scenery of the Glacier and the mountains

Description: We pick you up from your hotel, going on direction to Chaltén, capital of the trekking, situated inside ofLos Glaciares National Park. We stop in differente places, in order to enjoy the amazing landscape of Viedma Lake and

the mountains. At Túnel Bay, we see the boats leaving with the people who choose to walk on the ice of the glacier. We

continue the tour to Chaltén, to start a hiking in the forest to see a beautiful fall called “Chorrillo del Salto”. After the

lunch, in one restaurant in Chaltén, we visit the town and then, come back to Viedma Lake, to navigate on their water,

and watching Viedm Glacier from the boat. We come back to Calafate at 7:30 pm approximately.

Technical File:Duration: Full Day (7:40 am to 7:30 pm)

Period of Operation: October to AprilIncluded: Transfer, lunch, bilingual guide

Not included: Drinks, waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, fleece, trekking shoes, 2 pair of socks, sunglasses, daily backpack, sunscreen.Meeting point: to coordinate

Walking on the ice, discover from a different point of view Viedma Glacier.

Description: We pick you up from your hotel, going on direction to Viedma lake, situatedinside of Los Glaciares National Park. We stop in different places, in order to enjoy the

amazing landscape of Viedma Lake and the mountains. At Túnel Bay, we get on board to

go to Viedma glacier. We put on the crampons, ready to start the adventure. With this

tour, we have the chance of navigate on Viedma Lake waters, watching Viedma Glacier

from the boat and also have the experience of walking over the ice, crossing betweencracks, drains and other points of interest. We come back to Calafate around 5 pm.

Technical File:Duration: Full Day (from 7:45 am to 5 pm)

Period of Operation: October to AprilIncluded: Transfer, trekking guide, technical

equipment (crampons, poles), boarding.Not included: meals, personal equipment (waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, trekking shoes,

sunglasses, sunscreen, trekking paints)Meeting point: to coordinate

Feel the ice experience, climbing a Glacier.

Description: We depart from Tunel Bay, by boat, navigating through Viedma Lake,watching from there the magnificent of Fitz Roy and Huemul Mountains. We get

approach to Viedma Glacier, with best view of the big ice in front of us, and the

icebergs floating on the water. Once we land, we organize in small groups with

professional guides, who are going to give us the instructions and information we need

to make the experience. The idea is to have our first steps for ice climbing.

Technical File:Duration: Full Day (from 9 am to 6 pm)Period of Operation: October to April

Included: Trekking guide, first aid kit, technical equipment (helmet, ropes, harnesses, crampons, carabiners)

Not included: Transfer to Túnel Bay, on Viedma Lake, personal equipment (waterproof jacket and paints, trekking shoes, gloves, hat, fleece, sunglasses, sunscreen), Box lunch.

Requirement: Older than 12 years old, good health and physic conditions.

Meeting point: Túnel Bay, Viedma Lake.


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Enjoy Laguna del Desierto, spending and idyllic day.

Description: A day in the history of this corner of Patagonia,contemplating unique natural scenery and enjoying lunch in

an exclusive Creole. The proposal includes a visit to Desert

Lake in the morning, with the navigation options to northern

margin thereof, or hike to the viewpoint of Huemul. From

both places, you can admire stunning views of the valley ofthe Río Las Vueltas, Lake Desert and the northern of the

Mount Fitz Roy. At noon, after a Creole lunch, various

activities in the exclusive ECO Adventure Camp Fitz Roy

(ECO CAMP), set in idyllic scenery and situated on the

western shore of the Río Las Vueltas, 17 km north ofChaltén.

Technical File:Duration: Full Day (8:30 am to 5 pm)Period of Operation:

Included: Transfer, bilingual guide, entrance to HuemulGlacier, lunch at ECO CAMP, activities in the field

Not included: All services not specifiedMeeting point: to coordinate

Puerto Natales is also the gateway to the worldwide known Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most attractive National Parks in Chile. Its main spot, the "towers"

themselves, is the impressive rock formation, both colossal and unique, called "Torres del Paine" (Towers of Paine) made up by the Torre Central (2800 meters high), Torre

Sur (2850 m.) and Torre Norte (2248 m.). From the gentle slope where Natales is situated, one can see the Riesco Mountain Range, the Paine Massif, and the

Southern Ice Field Glaciers. It has a population of 15,500 inhabitants, and is also the starting point to many other tourist attractions besides Torres del Paine: the Señoret

and De las Montañas Channels, the Sofía, Diana, and Dorotea Lagoons, Lakes Balmaceda and Toro, and others. The splendid territory around the city is dominated

by estancias, and the immediate chain by lots and small organic vegetable orchards. The maritime access from Puerto Montt takes place once a week via ferry boat.

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Torres del Paine National Park & Milodon Cave

Description: We will visit “Silla del Diablo” (Devil Chair), anextrange and curious nature rocky shape of 30 meters high.

Then we will see “Cueva del Milodón” (Milodón Cave)

Nature Monument, first visiting the museum and later

walking through the cave with 200 metters deep, 80 meters

weight and 30 meters high. This is the place where remainsof this prehistoric animal have been found. We will return

the road through Pampas and farms (estancias) until we will

arrive to “Lago Sarmiento” pointview, next to the imponent

solid Paine. Besides, we will see guanacos, condors and

ñandúes. We’ll realice a stop on Lagoon Amarga área toenjoy one of the best views of “Torres del Paine”. They

ocasionally reflects their shapes on the wáter, a beatiful

landscape to catch on a postcard.


Period of Operation: All the yearIncluded: Transfer, guide.

Not included: Entrance to National Park, Museum.Meeting point: to coordinate

Technical File: Duration: 5 days/ 4 nights

Period of Operation: All the year (high season from November to March)

Included: Accommodation, meals (self-service) Not included: Drinks, special service, guides, clothe, transfer. Meeting point: Puerto Montt 262, Puerto Natales

Navigation through Chilean fiords; wonderful journey

Description: check in in Puerto Montt 262,Puerto Natales. We get on board at 9 pm. We

are going to travel through fiords with the

magnificent landscape of Patagonia Austral. We

depart from Puerto Natales the second day in

the morning, navigating through the fiords, onthis part full of snowdrifts. The third day we arrive

to Puerto Eden, a small town on Wellington

Island, which belongs to O’Higgins National

Park. We navigate through different, enjoying the

view of the glaciers and the forest. In theafternoon, once we will be on Ocean waters, we

can see some dolphins on the sea. During our

fourth day, we maybe have the opportunity also

to see whales, sea lions and continue the trip

around fiords and channels. The fifth day wearrive to Puerto Montt in the morning.

Punta Arenas is the southernmost continental city in the world and it represents a port for the booming bioceanic traffic. Its main attractions include the Mayorino Borgatello SalesianMuseum; the Shepherds Monument, with its horse, its dog and sheep; the local cemetery;

the Patagonia Institute (a research center of the history and the resources of the region, along with the Memory Museum in its gardens); the Municipal Theater; Muñoz Gamero

Square with its sculpture to commemorate the discovery of the Strait of Magellan by Ferdinand Magellan and splendid works that preserve tradition such as Gran Hotel Cabo

de Hornos (Cape Horn Grand Hotel), public buildings and local corporation venues. But the queen of Punta Arenas in the last few years has been the tax-free zone, where visitors may acquire goods from all over the world with the benefit of being exempted from taxes. There

is no doubt this advantage turns Punta Arenas into a perfect shopping destination. Punta Areanas is one of the entrances for Torres del Paine National Park, en for the impresive

Carlos III Bay, called to SENO BALLENA.


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Science, sailing & nature: the incredible whale watching on Carlos III Island

Description: We depart from Punta Arenas on direction to the harbour, to get on board on our boat to arrive toHostería Faro San Isidro. We have dinner there. On our second day, we have breakfast early (7 am) to navigate during

8 hours through Magellan Strait. We will see native fauna and flora while we are going to the scientific campsite on

Carlos III Island, in Francisco Coloane Marine Park. Once we have lunch, after an informative chat about the wildlife,

we start the whale watching, with also the opportunity to see different birds. We have dinner and sleep in a domo-tent,

double base, sharing toilet. During the third day, we will enjoy the view of Penguins, whales, cormorants and Sea lions.Then, we navigate around Seno Ballena, to Santa Inés Glacier. We will be back to the camp for dinner. The fourth day,

after breakfast, we will do our last excursion to see whales and maritime birds, having lunch on board. We will be back

to Punta Arenas around 8 pm.

Technical File:Duration: 3 nights/3, 5 days

Period of Operation: December to MarchIncluded: All meals, guides, hotel and camping

equipment, boarding, organized tours.Not included: Hat, gloves, waterproof jacket, etc.Meeting point: Whalesound Office, 1911st Lautaro

Navarro St, Punta Arenas


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This is the southernmost city on the planet. Due to its location near the South Pole, it has approximately eighteen hours of sunlight in the summer, whereas in the winter, it

only has seven or eight. But this does not prevent tourists from visiting it once and again. A tourist destination indeed, Ushuaia is chosen for the practice of hiking, horse

riding, mountain biking, sport fishing and the most spectacular voyages along the Beagle Channel and Lapataia Bay in Tierra del Fuego National Park. The prison at end of the world is another tourist attraction. In the winter, visitors may enjoy skiing

and rides on sleds pulled by dogs at Cerro Castor. Its modern chairlifts and its school have turned it into one of the best ski centers in south hemisphere.

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Trekking to enjoy Tierra del Fuego environment: the forest, the peat bog and the glacier.

Description: Trekking to the glacier is a unique experiencethat combines upslope trekking, crossing peat bog area, the

forest and over green line, high mountain conditions. Finally,

we arrive to Laguna de los Témpanos, where we can see on

shore Vinciguerra glacier. With the crampons on, we walk

through the ice (depending of course on weather conditions),enjoying the landscape of a glacier area.

Technical File:Duration: Full Day (Approximately 7 hours)

Period of Operation: Middle of October to AprilIncluded: Transfer - Mountain guide – box-lunch –

poles - cramponsNot included: Bottle of water – trekking shoes – coat, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen - backpack

Meeting point: Pick up by the hotel or at the Agency office, in Midtown

Description: The ship departs from Ushuaia Port. Wenavigate around Beagle Channel, visiting Bridges and Les

Eclaireurs Islands, where is possible to appreciate Sea lions,

Fur seals, Imperial and Rock Cormorants and other native

sea birds, like Dolphin Gull, Albatross, Giant Petrel and Kelp

geese. We also will see Les Eclairerus lighthouse, symbol ofthe City of the End of the World, and we land on one of

Bridges Island. During the hiking on the island, we will see

archaeological remains of native people (Yamana´s

shellmiddens) and a great view of the channel, the

mountains and the city.

Technical File:Operation Period: All the year

Duration: Half Day (Departures at 9:30 am or 3 pm)Included: Coffee service – Bilingual guide – Landing

on an islandNot included: Port taxOptional: Penguin Island – Estancia Harberton

Meeting point: Ushuaia Harbour

Discover the beauty bays and the South Antarctic forest combining a trek with a crossing by canoe.

Description: Tierra del Fuego National Park is one of the most frequently visitedplaces in Ushuaia: it is close to the city, it is easily accessible and it does not

require to be approached in any particular way. It is said that it can be visited any

way you might want, but the sure thing is that it might not reveal its secret to those

who do not get into the landscape or do not pay enough attention to the wonders

hidden inside it.We propose to discover the true nature of the secret within the Tierra del Fuego

National Park. With our specialized (and extraordinary) guides it is possible to get

to know in detail this recovered paradise, where the mountains are accessible from

the sea, and the fresh water of rivers and lakes mixes with the sea. On this tour

you get to walk through the forest, and canoeing down rivers, and across lagoonsto get into the famous Lapataia Bay.

We organize a trip around the National Park involving ornithology, geology,

ecology, trekking, canoeing and photography. We’ll bring along our expertise,

service and our attention to detail so that you may be able to concentrate on every

attraction the place has to offer. It is not far from Ushuaia city, and getting there iseasy, and exiting...


Period of Operation: October to MarchIncluded: Transfer – Bilingual guide – lunch –

canoe – bottle of waterNot included: Entry to National Park –Trekking shoes – coat, gloves, hat, trekking

paints - backpackOptional: Camping on Gable Island (2 days,

including all meals and Camp equipment)Meeting point: pick up by the hotel

Visit Penguin Island, on Beagle Channel, and Harberton,

the oldest Estancia of Tierra del Fuego.

Description: The tour starts at Ushuaia Port. Buses departfrom there to Estancia Harberton, 80 km away from the city,

crossing route number 3 and then finally, turning on direction

to the coast. We stop near a particular “Flag Tree”, arriving

to the farm, to take the boat for going to Martillo Island,

where the Penguin rockery inhabits. We land and walk,following a trail to see the birds nearest than you ever could

imagine. When we were on the farm, we have the possibility

to see the house where Bridges family lived and visit the

Museum where there is a collection of sea mammal bones

and biologist studding them during the summer.

Technical File:Operation Period: October to April

Duration: 6 hours (Two departures per day: 8 am – 2 pm)Included: Bus from Ushuaia to Harberton, boat, landing,

bilingual guide, visit to Harberton farm and visit to MuseumNot included: Meal, entry to Harberton (USD10)Optional: Coffee service in Harberton

Meeting point: Ushuaia Harbour, Piratour office

Experience the very best of Tierra del Fuego on river and by land. By Hiking, Canoeing & Biking.

Technical File:Operation Period: October to April

Duration: 8/10 hours (8 am – 6 pm)Included: Transportation, Meals, Guides, Canoes, Bikes,

Safety Equipment, bilingual guide, visit Harberton farm and visit to MuseumNot included:

Optional: Penguins Colony NavigationMeeting point: Pick up in your hotel

Description: On this full day exploration, you’ll see incredible landscapes, wildlife and historic environment. Hike, Bike& Raft offers us nature untouched and history in the present tense.

During this excursion the traveler goes for a ride bikes and canoes, walks and discovers. And have an option to sails

on a motor boat to explore a penguin colony.

This adventure summarizes the history and the natural variety of Tierra del Fuego. Our guides enjoy making others

enjoy themselves, and will provide you with information about the different species of birds, plants and other featuresof the landscape.

On this part of Tierra del Fuego we’ll find the remains of the Yamana civilization and those of the first white settlers.

This area shows an infinite, primeval landscape, both magic and extreme. This excursion may be organized as an

extraordinary adventure in Tierra del Fuego or as an easy day for those who expect to get in touch with nature.

Discover the secrets beneath the waters of one of the coldest maritime environments.

Description: The meeting point isat Affasyn Club (Yacht Club near

Ushuaia Port) generally in the

morning. For beginners, this tour is

an experience to introduce on

diving activity, adding the adventureof diving on Beagle Channel waters,

with temperatures between 3ºC and

7ºC. We provide dry suits. For

beginners, the tour offers one diving

(one tank) with the help of anexperienced instructor. For

professionals, there will be one

diving near the shore and a second

one further, on Bridges Island area,

moving to there by boat (twodivings=two tanks).

Technical File:Period of Operation: All the year

Duration: What it takes the tank or tanks to consume. Generally from 9.30 am to 3 pm

Included: Technical equipment (dry suit, tank/s) - SnackNot included: Towel – Entry to Affasyn Club – Transfer – Coat, hat, glovesOptional:

Meeting point: Affasyn Club

The best way to feel the Beagle channel wildlife,

kayaking and landing on Bridges Islands.

Description: Kayaking on Beagle Channel is for people whoreally want adventure, and a completely different perspective

to enjoy the nature and sea wildlife on Beagle Channel. The

tour includes transfer to Affasyn Club, where the tour starts,

meals, technical equipment (suits, dry bags, kayak, etc),

instructor guide, and landings on Bridges islands.

Technical File:Duration: 7 hoursPeriod of Operation: All the year

Included: Technical equipment (kayak, suit, dry bag) – Transfer –Guide – Meals (Breaksfast & Lunch or Tea &Dinner) – Landings on

Bridges IslandsNot included: Coat, hat, gloves.Meeting point: Pick up by the hotel

A different way to enjoy the forest

with the best view of the town and the channel

Description: Martial Glacier area is near Ushuaia city and ithas one of the best views of the town and the channel. We

start Canopy activity at the refuge, jumping with ropes and

harness from one tree to the other. After that, we combine

the experience with a hiking on high mountain conditions

area, to get close to the Glacier and it is also an excellentplace to take great pictures and enjoy the landscape.

Technical File:Period of Operation: October to MarchDuration: Half Day

Included: Technical equipment (rope, harness) -guide

Not included: TransferOptional: TrekkingOperator: Canopy Ushuaia

Meeting point: Martial Glacier Base

Antarctica is much more than a surface of 14,677,000 square kilometers encompassing the Pole as from latitude 60º South. Unlike the Artic, which is a floating ice layer, Antarctica is continental land which

preserves around 90% of all the fresh water reserve in the world. A thick layer of ice covers over 95% of its territory, which reaches the highest elevation of all the continents, with an average height of 2,300

meters. Except for the 350 species of plants, animal life only exists in the sea environment, where whales, seals and penguins, as well as other aquatic birds, comply with most of their life cycle. The

harsh weather conditions feature temperatures that can drop to -40°C, although in the summer, when the weather is lenient, the average temperature on the Antarctic Peninsula is about -7ºC. In the winter, when the night seems to last forever, the sea ice accumulated in the periphery doubles the size of the

continent. In summer, instead, the sun is always visible. Thus, the polar night and the midnight sun phenomena take place. The first explorers did not arrive in Antarctica until 1773, performing real exploits

to discover its impius geographical features. At present, the Antarctic Treaty enables countries such as Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, the United Kingdom, New Zeland, Norway, Belgium, Japan, the

former Union of South Africa, the former USSR and the United States to carry out scientific activities and technical research on Antarctic soil.


Antarctica is much more than a surface of 14,677,000 square kilometers encompassing the Pole as from latitude 60º South. Unlike the Artic, which is a floating ice layer, Antarctica is continental land which preserves around 90%

of all the fresh water reserve in the world. A thick layer of ice covers over 95% of its territory, which reaches the highest elevation of all the continents, with

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Far far away, travel to Antarctica, further than the End of the World.

Description: We depart from Ushuaia Port, boarding generally in theafternoon. We start the trip, leaving Beagle channel on direction to South.

Crossing Drake Passage will take around two days, on one of the roughest

seas in the world. Once we arrive to Shetland Island, we have the

opportunity to land twice a day (depending on weather conditions). On

board, there will be experts, professional guides, scientific, who will give usconferences about Antarctica, the wildlife, the Discovers, the geology, etc.

We also will have the great opportunity to visit scientific bases, and enjoy

the amazing spectacle of nature: penguins, seals, sea lions, albatross,

petrels, whales, dolphins. We can also see the icebergs swimming on

Antarctic waters. After two more days of navigation, we’ll be back toUshuaia.

Technical File:Duration: 9-11 days

Period of Operation: end of October to MarchIncluded: All meals on board, lodgement, landings,

conference, lectures, guides, rubber bootsNot included: Communications (internet, phone), drinks, parka, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, waterproof

paints, fleece, health insurance (obligatory). Meeting point: Ushuaia Port


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Doing a reservation in ExPat:Explore the site or catalog and decide your favorite hike.

Send us the form indicating dates and preferences of each.

We will confirm availability and send you a confirmation with a final price.

When everything is ok, we will send a settlement with an “Pay Pal Online Invoicing“ (our favorite system).

Then we will send you electronic vouchers for your adventure excursions.Simple, safe and effective ...

Packajes:If you want a tour package, including accommodation and transfers, complete the reservation form,

indicating the selection of excursions you want, the type of accommodation, and if you want internal

transfers in Argentina. We will assemble the most convenient option and it will send soon. Volume

discounts are applied package.


Head Office (Ushuaia):San Martin 628

(9410) Ushuaia

Argentina

Tel: +54 2901 437753

Movile: +54 9 2901 401919


[email protected]


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