Sunday, January 29, 2023 - Friday, February 10, 2023
Patagonia,
International,
Chile and Argentina
Join us on a spectacular 13-day adventure to remote southern Patagonia, land of superlatives-majestic pinnacle peaks, immense glaciers, fierce winds and exotic animals. Explore some of South America's finest national parks including the Torres del Paine National Park famous for granite pillars, lakes and mountains and the Los Glaciares National Park, home to some of the world's most stunning ice formations. Patagonia is the geographical region that lies at the southernmost tip of South America, in both Chile and Argentina. Patagonia has a well-deserved reputation for outstanding natural and scenic beauty. Spectacular treks will lead us to iconic massifs: Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Cuernos and Torres del Paine, and other dramatic sights. Join us on this exciting adventure to see jagged peaks, massive glaciers, icebergs, blue-green lakes and much more. A combination of day hikes, backpack with full-service backcountry refugios, and guided tours will provide us a unique opportunity to experience this rugged and beautiful area. Our adventure will begin in Puntas Arenas, Chile where we will take a boat to Magdalena Island to walk among penguins to see them nesting and waddling around. We will be doing a hut to hut backpack of the famous "W" trek in Torres del Paine National Park, where we will hike along tranquil lakes, see views of Grey Glacier and jagged granite peaks. From there, we travel to Argentina to hike around the Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre areas and take boats to view the Vespignani and Perito Mereno glaciers up close. This trip is designed for experienced hikers and several of the days are long (up to 13 miles) and strenuous. You must be able to hike for up to 8 hours a day, not counting breaks, at a moderate pace, with moderate elevation gains (up to 2,800 feet), while carrying enough equipment to keep you safe in the event of bad weather or injury. The accommodations provided on this trip are a mix of small hotels, hostels, & backcountry full-service huts called refugios.
