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RAID IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
A Patagonia Sports Spectacular
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Rafting, Trekking, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Boating, Kayaking
15 days 2 - 8 guests
- cross over the crest of the Andes Mountains
- explore the snow-capped peaks of the Lake District on foot, horseback, mountain bike, and boat
- see the spectacular Lake District of Argentina and Chile in this active adventure
Imagine crossing over the very crest of the Andes Mountains, trekking among massive virgin growth forests (16 stories high), climbing among impressive canyons, hiking through red volcanic ash as you ascend a volcano, biking through mountainous scenery, rafting exciting white water rivers, horseback riding over mountain passes, or exploring snow-capped peaks, quick-flowing streams and deep blue lakes. The scenery is reminiscent of the Swiss Alps, but on a much grander scale. All of these experiences are yours as part of this multi-sport trip into the spectacular mountain scenery of Argentina and Chile's Lake District.
Itinerary Highlights
- Day 1 - 2: Fly to Buenos Aires and Bariloche
- Day 3 - 4: Mascardi Lake and Pampa Linda; Horseback riding
- Day 5: Pampa Linda, Mt. Tronador, Castana Overo Glacier; Horseback Riding, hiking
- Day 6: Pampa Linda, Manso River; Whitewater kayaking
- Day 7 - 9: Vuriloche Pass; Ride horseback and trek across the Andes into Chile
- Day 10: Petrohue; Kayaking, boating
- Day 11: Petrohue; Moutain biking
- Day 12: Petrohue; Whitewater rafting, hiking
- Day 13: Petrohue; Kayaking, rock climbing
- Day 14: Transfer to Puerto Montt, fly to Santiago, fly home
- Day 15: arrive home
- Departure Dates
- 2005: Jan 8 -22; Feb 5 - 19; Mar. 5 - 12; Oct. 29 - Nov. 12;
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2, '06
- 2006: Jan. 7 - 21; Feb. 4 - 18; Mar. 4 - 11; Oct. 28 - Nov. 11;
Dec. 23 - Jan. 6, '07
Land Price - $3,090 (7-8 guests)
$3,290 (3-6 guests)
$3,990 (2 guests)
Accommodations - Hotels, inns, trail camps
Level of Difficulty - III - Challenging
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TOWERS LAKE AND ICE: PATAGONIA, THE LAKE DISTRICT TO PAINE
Hiking / Trekking, Horseback Riding, Rafting, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Rafting
15 days 2 - 8 guests
- See some of the most amazing scenery in the world!
- Hike in the stunning Torres del Paine National Park
- Explore the Lake District on foot, horseback, mountain bike, kayak and raft
This exciting multi-sport adventure takes us to Patagonia where we will not only see the quick flowing streams, turquoise mountain lakes, and snow capped peaks of the Lake District but the spectacular granite towers and glacial lakes in Torres del Paine National Park. Each day is an action-packed adventure among some of the most breath taking, spectacular scenery on this Earth!!
The Lake District is a region where azure, mirrored lakes hold the reflections of ice-capped volcanoes, ancient trees and, of course, the indomitable Andes. Among this startling beauty we will kayak in the fjords to explore the wildlife and immerse ourselves in the rich coastal culture found there. We'll mountain bike in beautiful native forests, raft in emerald waters and try our hand at rock climbing among impressive canyons all in the scenery reminiscent of the Swiss Alps, but on a much grander scale.
Torres del Paine is a destination that changes its visitors by setting standards of sheer sensory impact against which all other places are thereafter measured. Here are the Towers of Paine, and the rest of the Paine Massif truly one of the earthıs scenic masterpieces. These mountains are 8,000 to 10,000 ft. towers of pinkish-gray granite made exceptionally striking by caps of jet-black slate. Rising out of the Patagonian Ice Cap (third largest ice cap on Earth) these spires dominate every view in the park and seem to leap into the clouds from the floor of the valley. They are surrounded by a necklace of turquoise glacial lakes, seven glaciers, and beech forests. We will hike for five stupendous days and the views we encounter will be nothing short of awesome. We will come across herds of guanacos that allow us to get within a thrilling 15 yards. In addition to guanacos we will likely see the lesser rhea (American ostrich), red & gray foxes, condors, flamingos, and perhaps pumas (cougar).
The stunning natural beauty of The Lake District and Torres del Paine has made Patagonia an almost unequalled destination for hikers, explorers and adventurers alike which adds up to an unforgettable experience of a lifetime!
Itinerary Highlights
- Day 1: Fly to Santiago, Chile
- Day 2: Arrive Santiago and catch flight to Puerto Montt. Transfer to Dalcahue Channel for Kayaking in the Lake District
- Day 3: Lake District / Dalcahue Channel - Kayaking
- Day 4: Lake District. Transfer to Petrohue - Mountain Biking
- Day 5: Lake District. Petrohue - Rafting, Hiking
- Day 6: Lake District. Petrohue - Kayaking, Rock Climbing
- Day 7: Drive from Petrohue to Puerto Montt. Fly to Punta Arenas. Drive to Puerto Natales.
- Day 8: Drive from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park - Hiking, Boating
- Day 9: Torres del Paine. Gray Glacier and Gray Lake - Hiking
- Day 10: Torres del Paine. Frances Valley, Paine Grande, Cuernos del Paine - hiking
- Day 11: Torres del Paine. Nordenskjold Lake, Cuernos del Paine, Mt. Almirante Nieto - hiking
- Day 12: Torres del Paine. Paine Towers - Hiking, Horseback Riding
- Day 13: Torres del Paine. Paine Towers - Hiking
- Day 14 - 15: Fly home
- Departure Dates
- 2005: Feb. 18 - Mar. 4: Nov. 4 - 18; Dec. 19 - Jan. 2, '06
- 2006: Feb. 17 - Mar. 3: Nov. 3 - 17; Dec. 22 - Jan. 5, '07
- Land Price
- $3,690 US (8 guests)
- $3,990 US (5 - 7 guests)
- $4,390 US (3 - 4 guests)
- $4,690 US (2 guests)
- Accommodations
- Hotels, inns, huts
- Level of Difficulty
- III - Challenging
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