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Patagonia MultiSport Tour, a unique adventure offering 3 exciting, action-packed activities
Duration: 14 days
4+ Travelers: $3,325 per person
3 Travelers: $3,565 per person
2 Travelers: $3,710 per person
This Chile tour is a true once-in-a-lifetime adventure, offering the best of Patagonia with three exciting activities in one action-packed trip. On this spectacular fourteen-day Chile trip, you'll explore Patagonia and enjoy horseback riding; scenic hikes and a unique kayak journey through a pristine wilderness area. Except the Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales nights and one refugio night at Cuernos, this Patagonia trip is camping throughout. The hiking is supported by packhorses so hikers need only carry daypacks. The horseback portion offers manageable riding for more novice riders. The hiking is 'moderate - challenging' and the kayaking requires no previous experience. The tour is guided throughout and accompanied by baqueanos who care for the horses. This Patagonia tour is designed for those who love the outdoors, are comfortable traveling in remote areas, and most of all, have both a sense of humor and a flexible attitude.
Private departures for our Patagonia Multi-sport trip can also be arranged; please contact us to find out more.
Itinerary details for Patagonia MultiSport Tour
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
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Unique one-of-a-kind itinerary, offering horseback riding, hiking and kayaking in one great Patagonia tour
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Visit the cute burrowing Magellanic Penguins at the Otway Sound penguin colony
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Spend 3 days in the beautiful and still rarely-visited Bernardo O'Higgins National Park
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Camp in some stunningly beautiful and wild campsites
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Enjoy two wild rides - the first up to the scenic and rarely-visited Zamora Falls and the second across wide open pampas passing guanaco herds towards the huge granite monoliths that give the park its name
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Hike the famous Towers hike; a challenging but rewarding trail to the base of the Towers
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Hike up into the beautiful French valley to witness the French glacier and an amphitheatre of granite peaks
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See the enormous Grey glacier and watch icebergs floating in the frigid waters of the aptly named Grey Lake
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Enjoy an exhilarating long canter across open pampas as you ride to the Serrano River
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Kayak on a peaceful downriver journey through a virgin wilderness
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Paddle up close to icebergs in Tyndall melt water lake (weather/fitness reliant)
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Enjoy a cutter ride across Last Hope Sound to Puerto Natales and stay at the lovely, brand-new Hotel Weskar
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Exact schedule may vary, due to group skill levels and weather conditions.
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Day 1 PUNTA ARENAS
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Your Patagonia tour adventure kicks off with arrival at Punta Arenas airport where you will transfer on your own to your hotel. In the evening, your Patagonia tour leader will escort you to a restaurant for dinner.
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Day 2 LAGUNA AZUL
From the hotel, drive to Otway Sound, where you'll observe the burrowing Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat. After lunch in beautiful Puerto Natales, continue on to your campsite, situated on the placid shores of Laguna Azul on the northeastern side of the park. From the campsite, you can watch the sun set directly behind the Torres del Paine. Depending on the weather, dinner is served around the campfire or in the quincho, a wooden cabin. (B,D)
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Day 3 CAMP DICKSON
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After breakfast, meet the horses and go through a safety orientation, reviewing safe riding practices. The first ride is leisurely, allowing plenty of time to familiarize yourself with your new companion. Stop for a delicious picnic lunch by the waters of Lago Paine. The ride continues to Rio de los Perros, where you board a small boat to cross to Camp Dickson. The night is spent camping in a beautiful valley, accessed only by horseback or on foot. This remote and wild beauty is a great introduction to the thrills you will experience on your Patagonia tour.(B,L,D)
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Day 4 CAMP DICKSON
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Today, ride north past the beautiful Lago Quemado to lunch on the quiet shores of Dickson Lake, in the shadow of its impressive glacier. Due to its relative inaccessibility, this scenic spot remains one of the most isolated in Chile. In the afternoon, return to Camp Dickson for a second night of camping. (B,L,D)
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Day 5 LOS PERROS GLACIER - CAMP DICKSON
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A hike to the Los Perros glacier offers- an up-close view of one of nature's true wonders, a memorable sight on any Patagonia tour. This valley is only reached by those hardy enough to make the famous Paine "Circuit" trek, so your visit will be relatively undisturbed. After exploring the magnificent valley, return to Camp Dickson for a third night of camping. (B,L,D)
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Day 6 LAGUNA AZUL
Crossing the Rio de los Perros for the last time, today set off early for the ride back to Laguna Azul through flowering meadows and southern beech groves. When you arrive at camp, use the cool waters of the pristine lake to chill the evening's wine. Dine with splendid views of the Torres del Paine. Hot showers are available. (B,L,D)
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Day 7 ASCENCIO VALLEY - TOWERS OF PAINE
After breakfast, you will be driven from Laguna Azul to Las Torres camp. From there, embark on a challenging hike that starts with an uphill walk along a wooded mountain trail. Climb over glacial moraine before stopping for lunch in the shadow of the striking granite peaks. In the afternoon, hike down to the camping spot in the valley, where you can enjoy a hot shower, a relaxing luxury on our Patagonia tour. While dinner is being prepared, there will be time to stop at a nearby hotel bar for a Pisco sour. (B,L,D)
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Day 8 CUERNOS REFUGE
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The morning begins with an early breakfast to re-fuel for the hike around Lake Nordenskjold. Hike along the base of huge granite mountains surrounding this geographical wonder. Tonight, stay in the comfortable mountain refuge, Refugio Los Cuernos, with dinner and wine included. (B,L,D)
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Day 9 PEHOE LAKE - SERRANO RIVER
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Today, hike to Lago Pehoe, another beautiful mountain lake, to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. The horses await you for an afternoon ride to the Serrano River. The path travels along the flower-lined trails of Lago Pehoe, before opening out to expansive pampas and the emerald green waters of the Serrano. Camp along the river. (B,L,D)
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Day 10 TYNDALL LAKE & GLACIER
Rise early to pack up camp and have an orientation on safe kayaking techniques. On two-person kayaks, you'll begin a downriver into some of the world's most remote wilderness, the type you dreamed of experiencing when you signed up for this rustic Chile tour. Along the way, experience near-perfect views of distant snowcapped mountains and the fascinating wildlife inhabiting these unexplored shores. In the afternoon, paddle upstream into the waters of Lake Tyndall. This is a short, but fairly strenuous leg of the trip that rewards you with a most stunning sight, the towering Tyndall glacier, reaching ninety feet into the sky. This captivating site is almost never visited, making it even more spectacular as you experience it in divine solitude. Enjoy dinner on the beach with a fire blazing and wine flowing. Camp here for the night, where you might choose to sleep outside, with the stars as your canopy. (B,L,D)
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Day 11 TYNDALL & GEIKE GLACIERS
Today, board the sea kayaks to continue downriver to the starting point of the hike. This wilderness trek takes you into the heart of glacier country to enjoy views of the Tyndall and Geike glaciers, and the incredible Patagonian Icecap in complete isolation. Lunch will be enjoyed beside a lake containing shining icebergs. After lunch, return to the river to kayak back to the Serrano River camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 12 SERRANO RIVER - PUERTO NATALES
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Time and weather permitting, take your kayak out among the floating icebergs in the melt-water lake fed by the Serrano glacier. After lunch, you will board a modern cutter for a pleasant boat ride across Last Hope Sound to colorful Puerto Natales. A taxi takes you to a comfortable hotel situated on the water's edge. This spot offers panoramic views of the sound and hot refreshing showers. For dinner, you might try one of the fantastic seafood restaurants in town to enjoy some savory local cuisine on your Chile tour. (B,L)
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Day 13 PUERTO NATALES - PUNTA ARENAS
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Morning at leisure in the scenic town of Puerto Natales. After lunch, you'll return to Punta Arenas. (B)
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Day 14 PUNTA ARENAS
You will be transferred to the Punta Arenas airport (three hours) for the return flight to Santiago and international connections, marking the end of Southern Explorations services and your Patagonia tour, unless you decide to stay an extra night in Punta Arenas/Santiago. (B)
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(B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner
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2008 SCHEDULED TRIP DATES
Sunday Departures
2 person minimum / 8 maximum
October
10/19-11/1
November
16-29
December
7-20
2009 SCHEDULED TRIP DATES
Sunday Departures
2 person minimum / 8 maximum
January
18-31
February
15-28
March
8-21
Private Departures can be arranged. Please contact us regarding private departure costs.
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
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Included in tour cost
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- Professional, English-speaking local guides and camp staff
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- Meals as indicated
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- Plentiful, nutritious meals and snacks while on the trek (Vegetarian option available)
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- All hotel and camping accommodations (twin shared basis including continental breakfast)
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- All transfers in private van
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- Entrance fees for all scheduled tours, national parks, archaeological sites and boats
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- Eureka tents - three person / for 2 people max
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- Southern Explorations pre departure services
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Excluded in tour cost
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- International round-trip airfare USA / Santiago / USA
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- $275 Airfare (Santiago / Punta Arenas / Santiago), subject to change
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- Lunches and dinners in the cities (unless otherwise noted)
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- Sleeping bag
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- Hiking boots and other personal gear
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- Personal expenses (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, medical or travel insurance, laundry, airport taxes, etc.).
PHYSICAL RATING
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Difficult - Strenuous
CHILE ACCOMMODATION
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Patagonia MultiSport:
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3 night hotel
1 night refuge
9 nights camping
(Eureka 3 person tents for 2)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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Additional $425
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- Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.
Prices based on 3% cash discount
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Duration: 14 days)
After breakfast, meet the horses and go through a safety orientation, reviewing safe riding practices. The first ride is leisurely, allowing plenty of time to familiarize yourself with your new companion. Stop for a delicious picnic lunch by the waters of Lago Paine. The ride continues to Rio de los Perros, where you board a small boat to cross to Camp Dickson. The night is spent camping in a beautiful valley, accessed only by horseback or on foot. This remote and wild beauty is a great introduction to the thrills you will experience on your Patagonia tour.(B,L,D)
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After breakfast, you will be driven from Laguna Azul to Las Torres camp. From there, embark on a challenging hike that starts with an uphill walk along a wooded mountain trail. Climb over glacial moraine before stopping for lunch in the shadow of the striking granite peaks. In the afternoon, hike down to the camping spot in the valley, where you can enjoy a hot shower, a relaxing luxury on our Patagonia tour. While dinner is being prepared, there will be time to stop at a nearby hotel bar for a Pisco sour. (B,L,D)
