Patagonian & Brazilian Encounters - Overland Trip
7 weeks: Santiago to Rio de Janeiro or v.v. (DR4CC-NSR)
Laid back exploration style itinerary, walking, horseriding, off the beaten track. Excellent beaches and landscapes, cultural exploration, roads okay, variable climate. Flexible itinerary allowing for itinerary variations.General Notes
Because of its nature, this itinerary may vary.Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels.Activities available at extra costs- Trek up Mt. Villarica, an active volcano
- Horseriding, white-water rafting or hikes around Pucon
- Hikes, boat trips and horses in Los Glaciares NP
- Ice walk up, boat trip to or horse riding near the Moreno Glacier
- Horse rides, and various treks in Torres del Paine NP
- Guided tour of Tierra del Fuego NP
- Beagle channel boat trips and sightseeing flights from Ushuaia
- Guided day to the penguin colonies at Punta Tombo NP
- Winter boat trips to find Wright whales off the Valdez Peninsular
- Boat trips and wildlife treks in the pantanal of the Esteros del Ibera
- Boat trips, forest hikes and helicopter over Iguazu Falls
- Laid back boat trips to islands off Parati
- Trek up Mt. Villarica, an active volcano
- Horseriding, white-water rafting or hikes around Pucon
- Hikes, boat trips and horses in Los Glaciares NP
- Ice walk up, boat trip to or horse riding near the Moreno Glacier
- Horse rides, and various treks in Torres del Paine NP
- Guided tour of Tierra del Fuego NP
- Beagle channel boat trips and sightseeing flights from Ushuaia
- Guided day to the penguin colonies at Punta Tombo NP
- Winter boat trips to find Wright whales off the Valdez Peninsular
- Boat trips and wildlife treks in the pantanal of the Esteros del Ibera
- Boat trips, forest hikes and helicopter over Iguazu Falls
- Laid back boat trips to islands off Parati
Accommodation
Basic hostel/hotel, some campsites, wildcamps.
Itineraries
Week 1:Chile: Visit Chile's famed wine region to stock up for the journey
Chile: 3 nights free in Chilean Lake District & Pucon
Week 2:Chile Coastline: 7 day unique overland journey through rugged lands along the fjord coast
Week 3:Patagonia: 3 nights free to explore the awesome Los Glaciares NP
Patagonia: Guided full day trip to Moreno Glacier
Patagonia: 3 or 4 nights to explore in depth the rugged Torres del Paine NP
Week 4:Argentina: Overland through the southern most part of the Americas, Tierra del Fuego
Argentina: Journey across the wild plains of Patagonia
Argentina: Guided visit to Valdez Peninsular to meet the elephant seals and sealions
Week 5:Northern Argentina: Overland through the vast Pampas, home to the cowboy Gauchos
Northern Argentina: 3 or 4 nights to explore Buenos Aires, the coolest city in South America
Northern Argentina: Visit to the Esteros del Ibera pantanal
Week 6:Argentina & Brazil: 2 full days to discover the unbelievable Iguazu Falls
Week 7:Brazil: 3 days along Brazil's Emerald Coast around Parati
Last updated: 5th February 2008
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