DAY 6 - PUERTO VARAS / TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK Words cannot describe the majesty and beauty of this national park in Chilean Patagonia. The lucky people have the opportunity to see this area and those who do will find it difficult to forget its vivid colours and tranquility. Once a large sheep estancia, the park was established in 1959 as the Parque Nacional Lago Grey. Prior to this, “baqueanos” (cowboys) grazed their flocks here and fires occasionally burnt out of control. More land was added to the park in 1962 and the name was changed to its present one. The “Torre” (Tower) Sur rises 2,900m (9,512 ft) above sea level, the Torre Central is 2,850m (9,348 ft) high, and the Torre Norte measures 2,600m (8,528 ft). The “Cuernos” (Horns) del Paine, massive blocks of various rock layers visible from great distances, are as spectacu- lar as the towers themselves. DAY 7 - TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a day of exploring Torres del Paine National Park with an expert guide. Travel by van and embark on short walks to reach amazing lookouts. Marvel at pristine turquoise lakes, glaciers, and waterfalls at one of the most scenic parks in Patagonia. DAY 8 - TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK / EL CALAFATE Drive towards lofty peaks to the dynamic Moreno Glacier in Glacier National Park. Spot condors, rheas, eagles or flamingos en route, but the real star of the day is the glacier itself, located at the southern terminus of Glacier National Park. DAY 9 - EL CALAFATE In the morning, enjoy a lecture by a local glacier expert. After, take an excursion into Glacier National Park to view the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier. There’s an option to get closer with a boat ride up to the front of the glacier. DAY 10 - EL CALAFATE / USHUAIA Fly to the port city of Ushuaia at the end of the earth. Ushuaia, the southern- most city in the world, is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel. DAY 11 - USHUAIA Start the adventure by navigating the Beagle channel on a catamaran and admire the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Seal Island, and Bird Island. Later, get up close and personal with penguins at the end of the earth. Travel by minibus and boat to Martillo Island to explore the rookery, home to almost 1,000 nests. Follow a naturalist guide along the designated trails and walk amongst Magellanic and gentoo penguins as you learn more about them. DAY 12 - USHUAIA / BUENOS AIRES Fly back to Buenos Aires and take some time to explore on your own. Spend the evening as a local Porteño, enjoying a night out with typical dinner in a local café then onto a popular dance venue where we enjoy a lesson from local dancers. Once we've practiced our new steps, its time for Milonga, a neighbour- hood tradition where students and teachers of the venue show up to practice their moves. Sit back and enjoy or if you're brave, join in. DAY 13 - BUENOS AIRES Enjoy a guided tour exploring beauti- ful, vibrant Buenos Aires. Be intro- duced to historic sites and districts, IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? TRAVEL STYLE: National Geographic Journeys Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort. SERVICE LEVEL: Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adven- tures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities. PHYSICAL RATING: 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. TRIP TYPE: Small Group Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12 AGE REQUIREMENT: 12+ All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. VISA REQUIREMENTS Countries visited during this trip may have special visa requirements applicable to many nationalities. FIND OUT MORE > DISCOVER SOMETHING TRULY AWE INSPIRING... B U E N O S A I R E S S A N C A R L O S D E B A R I L O C H E P U E R T O V A R A S E L C A L A F A T E U S H U A I A P U N T A A R E N A S T O R R E S D E L P A I N E N P DISCOVER PATAGONIA 74