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Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1544290
Patagonia: The Last Wilderness
Marvel at the stunning spectacle of the pristine Patagonian wilderness as you stroll among Magellanic penguins, explore rugged Torres del Paine National Park and view the astonishing Perito Moreno Glacier on an exhilarating adventure at the ends of the earth.
9 nights from $13,895 per person
Abercrombie & Kent: Patagonia: The Last Wilderness
DAY 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital, andtransfer to your hotel, where you enjoy an early check-inguaranteed. Relax or explore the neighborhood on your ownbefore gathering for a welcome dinner served family style.
Explore Buenos Aires in the company of your expertResident Tour Director. Visit Recoleta Cemetary and thePlaza de Mayo, pass through the San Telmo neighborhood,continue to La Boca and walk along Caminito Street. Aftera light lunch, fly to Ushuaia, set in magnificent Tierradel Fuego, at the remote tip of South America. Tonight,celebrate your experiences with a view of the city and BeagleChannel and a Scenic Sundowner before enjoying dinner atthe hotel.
Drive to Estancia Harberton, the oldest estancia (farm)in Tierra del Fuego and an Argentine National HistoricalMonument. Embark on a private cruise to Martillo Islandto walk among a teeming rookery of Magellanic penguinsbefore continuing to Gable Island, in the middle of theBeagle Channel, for lunch. Relax and embrace the solitudeof its remote, primal landscape, where wind, waves and birdsmake the only sounds. Later, cruise back to the estancia andreturn to your hotel for dinner.
This morning, tour this unique town at the end of the world.Stop for lunch before you fly to El Calafate to experiencePatagonian rural life in the rustic town with well- keptgardens and pretty homes. Settle into your hotel before youmeet for dinner at a local restaurant in town.
Start the day cruising to Argentino Lake’s Seno Mayo,stopping along the way for an interpretive walk in theAndean Patagonian forest and getting up close to limestonerock formations and majestic landscapes. Continue to PeritoMoreno Glacier, one of the few remaining advancing glaciersin the world. Hike at your own pace and ability along theseven walkways located at different heights and distancesfrom the glacier, taking in magnificent views of the glacier’snorthern and southern faces. Return to your hotel and enjoyan evening at leisure.
Journey to Puerto Natales, where, after a late lunch, youenjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Opened in 1940and honored as a National Heritage site, the SingularPatagonia offers a wide range of expeditions and activities,such as horseback riding, trekking and mountain biking.Choose your preferred mode of exploration and experiencethis incredible location on your own terms.
Discover the magnificent wilderness of Torres del PaineNational Park, again selecting from available activities —with opportunities to explore fjords, mountains, glaciers,forests and ranches — all with varying grades of difficultyand duration. Created by tectonic movements, the park’srugged landscapes were sculpted during the ice ages, andthe motion of glaciers has continued to reshape them. It is aUNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its granite spires,ice and deserted pampas. See firsthand the serrated ridgesof the Torres del Paine mountains. Scan the peaks and you mayglimpse a soaring Andean condor riding an updraft. Later,unwind in your room or marvel at the Patagonian night sky,awash with starlight.
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Cruise the Patagonian Fjords to Two Glaciers (weather permitting), witnessing their majesty and power up close.
Ride Horseback at Puerto Consuelo, the first ranch in the region, and roam through the surrounding landscapes.
Trek to Condor Lookout on Mount Benitez, viewing rock paintings en route and watching condors in flight.
Additional activity options are also available. Tonight, join your fellow guests for an interactive Chef’s Table experience, assisting a chef as he prepares barbecue and explains his preparation for this traditional meal, savoring the result for dinner.
After a leisurely morning, fly to Chile’s capital, Santiago, avibrant city set against the backdrop of the Andes that sitssome 2,000 feet above sea level in Chile’s Central Valley andis surrounded by a ring of spectacular mountain peaks.Your hotel is set in Santiago’s most prestigious and refinedneighborhood, El Golf.
Explore Santiago during a morning tour of city highlights,including the Palacio de La Moneda (presidential palace)and the Plaza de Armas, with its impressive MetropolitanCathedral and Central Post Office. Ride by cable car up SanCristóbal Hill to behold the stunning statue of the VirginMary and take in expansive views of Santiago. Relax thisafternoon, with late access to your room, before transferringto the airport to depart.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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