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City Tours | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Come experience the metropolitan areas of Chile, Argentina and Peru, and see how the locals live! Each city has a unique blend of colonial history with today's fast-paced world. We can set you up on a shared tour with other travelers, or a private one just for you. For a more personal experience, opt for a walking tour. |
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Chile — Santiago, Valparaiso, San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Punta Arenas Argentina — Buenos Aires, San Carlos de Bariloche, El Calafate, Ushuaia Peru — Lima, Cusco |
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Get outdoors and explore in an economical, ecological and fun way — rent a mountain bike! What a great way not only to get around an urban area, but also to immerse yourself in nature, finding that perfect spot you can call your own. For those looking to join a group, many locations have guided biking tours as well. |
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Chile — Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama, Pucon, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales Argentina — Buenos Aires, San Carlos de Bariloche, El Chalten, Ushuaia Peru — Cusco |
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Hiking / Trekking | ||||||||||||||||||||
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South America is famous the world over for trekking, with Chile, Argentina and Peru providing the most breathtaking and unforgettable hiking experiences. From north to south, from the Inca Trail to the Atacama Desert to El Chalten and Torres del Paine in southern Patagonia, immerse yourself in a trekkers paradise! |
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Chile — Easter Island, San Pedro, Santiago, Pucon, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine Argentina — Bariloche, El Chalten, Ushuaia Peru — Cusco and Machu Picchu |
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Horses have played a major role in Patagonian history, and continue to be a vital part of the daily lives of Chileans and Argentineans living in the south. There are numerous opportunities for horseback riding excursions or witnessing working horses on a real-life Patagonian Estancia, or Ranch. |
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Chile — Easter Island, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine Argentina — Buenos Aires, San Carlos de Bariloche, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia |
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Walking, we believe, is highly underrated, as it's something that you can do just about anywhere, and in any environment. Take a walking tour through Patagonian cities, walk through the Moon Valley near San Pedro de Atacama, take a walk along the lakeshore in Puerto Varas in the shadow of volcanoes, just to name a few. |
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Chile — Santiago, San Pedro, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Punta Arenas Argentina — Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Bariloche, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia Peru — Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu |
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Wildlife Viewing / Photography | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Get your binoculars and cameras ready, because you won't believe the diversity of wildlife down here in southern South America, from endemic bird species to guanacos and rheas and foxes to an amazing assortment of wildflowers, not to mention the incredible landscapes. Come see for yourself! |
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Chile — Easter Island, Pto. Varas, Carretera Austral, Pto. Natales, Torres del Paine, Punta Arenas Argentina — Iguazu Falls, San Carlos de Bariloche, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia Peru — Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu |
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Wine Tasting | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Whether you prefer Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Carmenère, Merlot, Malbec or countless other varieties, Chile and Argentina offer some of the best wines in the world, as is becoming clear in the international market. Served with Chilean fish or Argentinean beef, it doesn't get much better! |
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Chile — Mainly in Santiago and surrounding area, but wines are available throughout the country Argentina — Primarilly in Mendoza, near Santiago, but can be found all over Argentina |
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Kayaking is a wonderful sport, whether done solo or with friends. It puts you right down on the water, is great excercise, helps you reconnect with nature, and is magical in its ability to clear your mind of all your troubles. Whether you prefer fresh water or the sea, your options are many. |
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Chile — Pucon, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine Argentina — San Carlos de Bariloche, Ushuaia |
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Whitewater rafting might appear extreme to some, but it's actually quite safe, and definitely exhilerating! You will always be with a guide and all your equipment. Numerous rivers in Chile offer levels 3 to 5 rafting trips, many with glacier-fed ice blue waters. The Baker river in the south could be dammed up soon, so don't miss your chance! |
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Chile — Pucon, Puerto Varas, Futaleufu, Baker River | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fly Fishing | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Southern Chile and Argentina offer spectacular opportunities for fly-fishing in either pristine, glacier-fed rivers surrounded by volcanoes, small creeks in the pampas, or rushing rivers in the temperate rain forest. Rainbow and Brown trout are the most common, but you could also hook a Big Silver or King Salmon. Go fish! |
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Chile — Puerto Varas, Coyhaique, Carretera Austral Argentina — San Carlos de Bariloche and the Lakes District |
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Boat Trips | ||||||||||||||||||||
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With so much water in Patagonia, boats are not only a way of life, but also a great way to experience this diverse area. Navigate across a lake to a glacier, into a fjord surrounded by forest or up a river to reach an unforgettable waterfall. Just don't forget to bring your camera! |
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Chile — Valparaiso, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Punta Arenas Argentina — Iguazu Falls, San Carlos de Bariloche, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia |
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Hot Springs | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Who doesn't enjoy soaking in a nice thermal bath after a long day of activities? Because of the active volcanic history of this area, Chile has numerous hot springs and spa resorts to satisfy your every need, from indoor and outdoor baths to body treatments, and of course great dining. |
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Chile — San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Varas (Puyehue), Puyuhuapi (on the Carretera Austral) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Cruising is a great way to see parts of Patagonia which few people get to experience, that being the hidden fjords and glaciers along the Pacific coast. Take a 4-day "backpacker" cruise from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, and/or enjoy a luxury glaciers cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia. |
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Chile — Puerto Montt, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas Argentina — Ushuaia |
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This is a sport where you rapel and slide down waterfalls in the middle of the forest. It's an experience as thrilling as it is wet, and is a great way to feel at one with nature. These tours are offered in Chile's Lakes District, where there are numerous other water activities available. |
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Chile — Pucon, Puerto Varas (The Lakes District) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Activities on Snow and Ice | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ice Climbing / Ice Trekking | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Being right on top of a glacier with cramp-ons on your boots, the cold wind in your face and the crunching sound beneath your feet is an experience that is difficult to exress with words. Patagonia in both Chile and Argentina offer wonderful opportunities to be out on the ice. |
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Chile — Northern and Southern ice fields, Torres del Paine Argentina — El Chalten, El Calafate |
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Being in the southern hemisphere, many olympic ski teams from Europe and North America come to Patagonia to train during their off-season at one of many world-class resorts near Santiago and Bariloche. Wanna ski on a volcano? Come to Puerto Varas and ski the Osorno Volcano. |
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Chile — Santiago, Chillan, Pucon, Puerto Varas Argentina — San Carlos de Bariloche |
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The Osorno Volcano near Puerto Varas, Chile, is known as the "Mount Fuji of South America" because of it's nearly perfect cone shape. The only difference is that there are no crowds! And if you want to climb to the top of a smoking volcano, try the Villarica Volcano near Pucon. |
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