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ARGENTINA TOURING

Puerto Varas, Chile

$
From 8870 *^ per person twin share 12
11 DAYS | BARILOCHE TO EL CALAFATE
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted
DEPARTS: Jan 12 • Nov 22 • Dec 27

HIGHLIGHTS
• Take the chairlift up Cerro Campanario for
photo opportunities
• Learn the science of beer making on a micro
brewery tour
Bariloche, Argentina Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina • Cruise across Grey Lake to the incredible
EXPLORE PATAGONIA 11 DAYS Grey Glacier
• Undertake the Lake Crossing – a series of boat
Day 1: Bariloche Day 6: Puerto Varas to Puerto Natales (BLD) and bus journeys from Bariloche to Puerto Varas
Arrive into Bariloche and make your way to the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Puerto Montt and fly to Punta • Watch ice calving from the stunning Perito
There will be a welcome meeting in the evening, Arenas. Enjoy a group lunch and a walking (or driving, Moreno Glacier
followed by time at leisure. weather depending) tour of the city. Transfer to Puerto
This beautiful, Swiss-inspired town is situated on the Natales, arriving in the early evening. Stay the next three INCLUDES
shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi and its corresponding nights in Puerto Natales. • 10 nights 4 star accommodation
national park. It’s a popular place for outdoor activities Day 7: Puerto Natales (BLD) • Meals as specified
such as hiking, skiing, kayaking or rafting. Alternatively, Enjoy a late breakfast before departing for Lago Grey. In • Tours as per itinerary
the town is a pleasant place to pass the time, browsing the afternoon, embark on a cruise to the incredible Grey • Admission to attractions as per itinerary
the many European-style chocolate shops and cosy Glacier, visiting the east and west faces. Keep on the • Local English-speaking guide
cafés. Stay the next three nights in Bariloche. lookout for icebergs floating in the lake, with some even • Air-conditioned vehicle
Day 2: Bariloche (B) reaching the shore. • One way economy class airfare from
For today’s tour, take a morning chairlift up Cerro Day 8: Puerto Natales (BLD) Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas
Campanario for truly stunning scenery and views. In the Take a full-day, vehicle tour around Torres del Paine
afternoon, the group will be taken to the Hotel Llao Llao National Park today. Be awestruck by the view of Pehoe • National park fees
for high tea. lake and Cuernos del Paine. Head to Sarmiento Lake, • Transfers as per itinerary
Day 3: Bariloche (B) keeping watch for condors, guanacos and Grey foxes. ^Price valid 22 Nov, 27 Dec 20. Ask your travel agent for sole
Visit a brew master who will share knowledge and Later, arrive at the Amarga Lagoon where flamingos use prices.
passion for micro-brewing. Experience firsthand the might be feeding. Finally, visit the Paine Cascade
reason behind the rapid growth of this industry in a followed by the radiant Azul Lagoon.
culinary landscape normally dominated by chocolate Day 9: Puerto Natales to El Calafate (B)
and smoked goods producers. Enjoy the afternoon Take a private transfer across the border to Argentina Bariloche
at leisure. and onto El Calafate. This is the gateway to the Glacier Puerto Varas 2 3
Day 4: Bariloche to Puerto Varas (B) National Park. Stay the next two nights in El Calafate.
Today, cross the Andes via a series of beautiful lakes Day 10: El Calafate (B)
finishing in Puerto Varas in Chile. The lake crossing will Spend some time exploring the awe-inspiring Perito ARGENTINA
be undertaken with a series of boat and bus journeys. Merino Glacier on today’s tour. This is one of the few
Firstly, you’ll be transferred to the starting point of Puerto glaciers in the world that’s actually advancing rather
Pañuelo. During the crossing, pass by Lake Huapi, than melting away. At three kilometres wide and CHILE
Puerto Blest, Puerto Alegre, Puerto Frias and Cerro 30 kilometres long, it’s an incredibly massive icescape.
Tronador. Upon crossing the border at Peulla, continue In front of this popular attraction is a maze of walkways,
to Petrohue via Lago Todos los Santos, taking in the designed to give fantastic, panoramic views of the
views of Osorno and Puntiagudo Volcanoes. Transfer to glacier. It’s the perfect place to stand, watch and listen
the hotel. Stay the next two nights in Puerto Varas. for calving ice. If time permits, you may be able to take El Calafate
Day 5: Puerto Varas (B) a boat cruise to get up close and personal with this 2
This morning head to Chiloé for a guided tour. Visit a natural wonder (extra charge).
penguin colony on the coast before exploring the unique Day 11: El Calafate (B) Puerto Natales 3
culture of the region. Later, browse the interactive and The tour comes to an end after breakfast. Make your START/FINISH
handicraft museum of Ancud, the Municipal Market, own way to the airport. Punta Arenas OVERNIGHT
downtown Chiloé and Costanera Avenue. CRUISE/COACH
(B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) FLIGHT

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 57