Photography: Mark Barzman, Karina Safari

Join the Ultimate Patagonia Adventure!  If you love hikes and outdoors this trip is just for you!  Enjoy the most incredible views as you hike in the Fitz Roy area of Argentinian Patagonia, walk on the surface of the giant Perito Moreno glacier, and marvel at the beauty of the legendary Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire) - a home to Magellanic penguin colony on a Beagle Channel.  

INCLUDED Highlights:

💃🏼 Buenos Aires, Start your adventure from the city of Tango, try the best cultural and gastronomy experiences in the company of a knowledgeable local guide

🏔 El Chalten: Take 2 epic day hikes on the foothills of Mt. Fitz Roy 

🧊 El Calafate:. Experience the wonders of Los Glaciares National Park,  Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's largest. Walk on it's surface of an iceberg in crampons is doable for everyone. Taste a shot of whiskey with a glacier ice as a reward! :-)

🔥 Ushuaia: Reach the end of the Earth. Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park on foot and kayaks.

🐧 Walk with Penguins on Martillo Island on the legendary Beagle Channel  

💦 Visit the Iguazu Falls, one of the most spectacular natural wonders on the planet

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✈️  Trip start/end: Buenos Aires, Argentina

😫 Level of difficulty:  Intermediate, no special climbing skills or equipment required

🏔 Participant's  Physical fitness:  Good. Previous hiking experience is preferred

🏡  Comfort Lodging:  Hotel 3* in the historic neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Charming chalet-style hotels in El Chalten, El Calafate, and Ushuaia (twin sharing rooms w/private bathroom)

🚙  Included land&sea transportation: private van, ferry canoe & zodiac boat rides

🍭  Kids:  14`+ (assisted by a parent, previous hiking experience is a must)

Level of difficulty:  Intermediate to Upper Intermediate.  Be prepared for relatively strenuous hikes in El Chalten, but those are undoubtedly the highlights of this trip.  2 full days of hikes (8-9 hrs total) , including some steep uphill/downhill rocky portions. 

The trails are well-marked. The distance of each hike is 12-13 mi on average with an altitude gain of approx. 2000-2500 feet (pls see more detailed info in the itinerary below). 

Previous hiking experience is required.

Hiking in Tierra del Fuego national park is considered easy, not steep, 3-5 miles round trip. 

If you have any health issues, previous injuries, or pre-existing health conditions or you are in the process of recovering after surgery, please notify Organizer before departure.  Pregnant women are NOT allowed for hiking activities in El Chalten and not allowed for Perito Moreno Mini-trek (according to the rules of the local provider company). The age limit for Perito Moreno Mini-Trek is between 12 to 65 y.o.

NO high altitude treks:  The good thing is that Patagonian treks are located at LOW ELEVATION, there is no risk of altitude sickness.  Altitudes range between 600 to 4000 feet. The altitude gain on the day treks hikes is 2000 feet on average, which is doable for the healthy and relatively fit person.

Hiking season:  The beginning of summer in Patagonia is the ideal time for hiking and photography opportunities.

Weather in Patagonia (El Chalten, El Calafate, Tierra del Fuego Ushuaia):

It is characterized by an unstable trans-Andean climate, with very strong winds.  Average day temperatures of 12-23°C (54-75°F).  Rain and strong wind is very possible any time all year round. Always come prepared for the 4 seasons. As Patagonia's climate is very unstable, rain and shine can happen on the same day.

Weather in Buenos Aires:  Warm. The average daily temperatures are around 80-85F (26-30C). The probability of rain is still high

Argentina is fully reopened for international travelers

No visa needed for United States nationals

If the Trip departure is canceled by the Organizer, the amount paid by the Participant will be FULLY refundable;

If the trip is canceled by the Participant due to any personal reason, the following penalties will be applied: 

👉🏽 Registration deposit is non-refundable

👉🏽 Cancellation less than 90 calendar days before departure  - up to  30% of the total trip cost is non-refundable

👉🏽 Cancellation 44 to 0 days  before departure - Up to 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

Travel Medical Insurance is mandatory for this trip.

It's helpful to think about insurance covering you against 3 different types of event:

- A minor accident, incident or delay that disrupts your holiday and incurs an unexpected cost (e.g. flight delay, broken ankle, lost luggage).

- A major accident or event that requires emergency attention

- Cancellation of your holiday by yourself, most likely in advance, as a result of poor health or the requirement to support a family member.

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