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Right: From every angle and in every light, Patagonia is one of the most
spectacular realms on the planet. PHOTO: MARTIN HARVEY
IERRA DEL FUEGO AND THE
MOUNTAIN SPLENDOR OF CHILE AND ARGENTINA
“A perfectly designed itinerary.
Every day, every lodge,
every meal, every experience
was (unbelievably) better
than the day before. Thank
you for this phenomenal
travel experience.”
Kathie D., Belle Isle FL
FOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR LATIN AMERICA TRIPS, VISIT 128
Wilderness Travel has been exploring Patagonia for 40 years, and
we know this magical realm at the “uttermost ends of the earth” like
no other company! Our signature journey to both the Argentine and
Chilean sides of Patagonia explores the secluded
bays of Tierra del Fuego along the Beagle Channel,
and the stupendous granite-and-glacier realms of
Paine and Fitzroy, two of the mountain master-
pieces of the world. In Argentina’s Los Glaciares
National Park, we’ll hike spectacular trails below
the spires of the Fitzroy Massif, and we cross into
Chile’s phenomenal Paine National Park, with its
azure lakes and unique wildlife, for hikes below
the soaring granite monoliths of Torres del Paine.
Historic estancias and lodges, many of which are
exclusive to our groups, welcome us along the way.
Days 1-3 Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Tierra del Fuego
After exploring Buenos Aires, we fly to Ushuaia on the
Beagle Channel, where our explorations include a
Zodiac ride, coastal hikes, and a visit to a Magellanic
penguin colony.
Days 4-7 Los Glaciares National Park Up-close
perspectives of Fitzroy (11,703') and the slender granite
pinnacle of Cerro Torre (10,280') are the thrill of
our hikes in this famed park. We hike to deep blue
Laguna Torre, with Cerro Torre soaring directly above
it, and through forest and steppe environments on
the Pliegue Tumbado trail for a spectacular and
unconventional 360-degree view of the Cerro Torre
and Fitzroy massifs.
Days 8-9 Estancia Helsingfors / Los Glaciares
National Park From our historic lodge, Estancia Helsingfors,
we hike through beech forests to stunning Lago Azul
for magnificent Fitzroy views, with possible sightings of
native Patagonian wildlife, from guanacos to rheas.
Day 10 Moreno Glacier / Lago Argentino / Calafate
Crossing rolling Patagonian pampas to turquoise
Lago Argentino, we follow a boardwalk trail near the
20-story-high ice wall of the Moreno Glacier, with its
icebergs calving right into the lake—the sounds are as
amazing as the views.
Days 11-16 Paine National Park, Chile Chile’s Torres
del Paine National Park is one of the scenic wonders of
the planet. Our lodges give us great access, with several
hikes starting right outside our front door, including a
classic hike through the Ascencio Valley to the base of
the three giant monoliths of the Paine Towers. Depart on
Day 16 from Punta Arenas.
Start your journey with an exploration of Iguazú
Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches
between Argentina and Brazil and plunges
hundreds of feet into a mist-shrouded subtropical
landscape. It’s one of the most stunning natural
wonders in the world!
EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE
HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy Patagonia’s full wonder in the
world-famous national parks of Los
Glaciares (Argentina) and Paine (Chile)
• Choice of hiking options on many days
• Explore remote islands and bays of
Tierra del Fuego
• Historic accommodations, including
Estancia Helsingfors, a former sheep
ranch
DETAILS
• 16-day trip begins in Buenos Aires,
Argentina, and ends in Punta Arenas, Chile
• 15 nights hotels and lodges
• All meals included except 1 lunch and
1 dinner
DATES
Nov 11-26, 2017 Nov 26-Dec 10*
Dec 17, ’17-Jan 1, 2018 Dec 19,’18-Jan 3,2019
Jan 2-17, 2018 Jan 4-19, 2019
Jan 6-21 Jan 8-23
Jan 11-26 Jan 13-28
Feb 4-19 Feb 3-18
Feb 8-23 Feb 7-22
Feb 12-27 Feb 11-26
Mar 2-17 Mar 1-16
*Special Event, see page 16
TRIP COST
FALL 2017 / SPRING 2018
$8195 (13-15 members)
$8595 (10-12 members)
$8995 (6-9 members)
Single supplement: $1650
Internal airfare: $490 (subject to change)
Iguazú Falls extension: from $920
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
10 hiking days on moderate to steep trails,
5-8 hours a day, altitudes below 5,000 feet
HOUGAARD MALAN
BILL ABBOTT NICOLE ABBOTT