Patagonia
South American Region Shared by Argentina & Chile
April 16 – April 29, 2023
Group Leader – Roger Devore
10 Participants
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Patagonia is a region in extreme southern South America, shared by Argentina and Chile.This is the southern end of the Andes Mountains and here are some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in the world. We will visit such icons as Fitz Roy Massif, Cerro Torre and Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina and all of Torres Del Paine in Chile. We will be there in mid to late April, prime time for fall color in the region. Our trip will split time between Argentina and Chile and we will have our own vehicle, driver, and photo guide to get the best image opportunities in this amazing area.
Patagonia is also an area rich in wildlife. 
The rarely spotted puma is the top of the food chain. Guanacos are everywhere in the area. The condor is the highlight of the birds but others include caracaras, flamingos, owls, parakeets, other raptors, and waterfowl.
Here is our itinerary:
Day 0 – Apr 16 – Depart US
Day 1 – Apr 17- BUENOS AIRES Arrival to the airport and group transfer to the hotel in Buenos Aires. City tour, visiting photogenic corners of Argentina’s capital such as Recoleta, San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo and the colorful La Boca. Accommodation for 1 night at Hotel Pestana. (D)
Day 2: – Apr 18 – BUENOS AIRES– EL CALAFATE – El CHALTEN. Transfer to Jorge Newbery Airport to board flight to El Calafate. Arrival and drive to El Chaltén across the Patagonian steppes, with stops in route for photography. El Chaltén is a small town at the foot of the stunning Mt. Fitzroy, one of the most charismatic mountain landscapes of the Western Hemisphere. Afternoon photography in the area. Accommodation: Posada Lunajuim x 3 nights. (B.BL,D)
Days 3 & 4 -Apr 19 & 20- EL CHALTEN (FITZ ROY Massif) Sunrise shots of Fitz Roy’s Massif and Cerro Torre from the Las Vueltas River Canyon and drive to Lago del Desierto, with stops for shooting the vibrant autumn colors around waterfalls, lake Condor and at the foot of north face of Mt. Fitz Roy. (B.BL,D)
Day 5 – Apr 21 – EL CHALTEN – EL CALAFATE: Last morning of photography in the area. Drive to El Calafate. Accommodation at Hotel Mirador del Lago x 2 nights (B,L,D)
Day 6 – Apr 22 – PERITO MORENO GLACIER Full day visit to Los Glaciares National Park for photographing Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few glaciers on Earth still advancing rather than receding. The park’s boardwalks and balconies provide unique views of this spectacular glacier. (B,BL,D)
Day 7 – Apr 23 – EL CALAFATE- TORRES DEL PAINE: Early departure to Torres del Paine National Park, crossing the border at Cancha Carrera Pass. The drive takes about 7 hours across the Patagonian steppes, and we will stop in route for taking photos of landscapes, wildlife and occasionally gauchos driving sheep. Accommodation at Hotel Pehoe x 4 nights (B.L,D)
Days 8, 9 & 10 – Apr 24,25,& 26 – TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
Three full days for exploring the different corners of Torres del Paine National Park, visiting Paine River Cascades, Laguna Amarga, Lago Grey, and unique opportunities for sunrise and sunset shots of the mountains. Also photograph the abundant wildlife of the park, such as Andean condors, black-chested buzzard-eagles, crested caracaras, Patagonian red foxes, Austral parakeets and big herds of guanacos. (B.L,D)
Day 11 – Apr 27 – TORRES DEL PAINE – El CALAFATE – BUENOS AIRES
Last morning in Torres del Paine National Park. Drive to El Calafate to board the afternoon flight to Buenos Aires. 1 night in Hotel Pestana (B,L)
Day 12 – Apr 28 – BUENOS AIRES
Morning at leisure. After lunch visit Afternoon visit to Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve and Palermo Lake before the transfer to the airport to board the evening international flights (B,L)
Day 13 – Apr 29 – Arrive home.
Cost – $5500 double occupancy, single supplement $935, $1000 deposit at registration, balance due February 01, 2023. Minimum of 6 participants to operate at this price. If less register, you will have the option to still go at a higher price or cancel with full refund. Airfare from US to Buenos Aires is not included. Round trip airfare from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is also not included. We will fly down on same flight from Buenos Aires but you will buy your own ticket. Ticket has run around $450 in the past.
The cost includes:
Accommodation based in double-room occupancy at the hotels and lodges mentioned above
Private transfers and transportation during the whole trip
Meals as detailed above
Entrance fees to national parks and preserves
Local English-speaking guides in El Chaltén, El Calafate and Torres del Paine National Park
Not included:
Air tickets
Airport taxes
Tips
Personal expenses
Outfitter Cancellation Policy:
Prior to 60 days before trip – $125 loss from deposit.
60-30 days in advance the passenger losses the entire deposit paid.
30-15 days in advance 50%.
Within a 15 day period prior to the trip 100%.
As with all our trips, we recommend trip insurance to protect your investment in case something unexpected happens.
