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Grade:
Intermediate
Type:
Activity
Transfers
Duration:
13 Nights
4 - 12
Group size
Leaders
Tour Highlights
- Pliegue Tumbado Trek El Chaltén
- Perito Moreno Glacier
- Gable Island & penguin rookery
- Torres del Paine National Park
- Laguna de los Tres Hike – Close-Up with Fitz Roy
- Buenos Aires City Tour
- Los Glaciares National Park
Trek Through the Untamed Beauty of both Argentinian & Chilean Patagonia
Vast skies, jagged peaks and ancient icefields. Patagonia is a land of pure, unfiltered wilderness. This small-group trekking adventure takes you deep into the dramatic landscapes of both Chile and Argentina, combining world-renowned highlights with moments of quiet wonder far from the crowds.
Your journey begins in vibrant Buenos Aires, where a city tour introduces you to the rich culture and elegant architecture of Argentina’s capital. From there, travel south into the wild, open spaces of Patagonia, a land shaped by wind, ice and time.
Hike to the breathtaking viewpoint of Pliegue Tumbado, where sweeping vistas of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field unfold around you. Trek to the iconic Laguna de los Tres, where you will stand face to face with the majestic spires of Mount Fitz Roy, reflected in the still glacial waters. Explore Los Glaciares National Park, home to one of the world's most active ice formations, the towering and ever-shifting Perito Moreno Glacier whose thunderous calving is an unforgettable spectacle.
Cross into Chile to experience the legendary Torres del Paine National Park, a dramatic wilderness of granite towers, turquoise lakes and golden grasslands. Your days here are spent trekking along some of the most celebrated trails in the Southern Hemisphere, accompanied by expert local guides who bring the region’s geology, wildlife and ecology to life.
The journey continues south to Tierra del Fuego, where you will walk the wind-swept shores of remote Gable Island and visit a penguin rookery, a rare chance to observe these curious creatures in their natural habitat.
Each night is spent in carefully selected lodges, eco-camps and guesthouses, where warm hospitality, hearty local food and the quiet of the wilderness provide the perfect end to your days of adventure.
This adventure is more than just a trekking. It is an immersion into one of the last truly wild places on earth. For those who long to walk beneath towering peaks, explore remote horizons and reconnect with nature in its rawest form, this journey is as moving as it is magnificent.
Day 1: Ezeiza international airport - Buenos Aires - City Tour
Transfer
4 star hotel
Private transfer from Buenos Aires International Airport to the hotel, with a local guide included.
City tour in Buenos Aires, duration approximately 5 hours. The tour begins with pick-up from the hotel and a drive past the symbolic Obelisk. Visit Plaza de Mayo, the historic, political and foundational centre of the city, surrounded by the Metropolitan Cathedral, Government House, the Cabildo and the Municipality. Continue south through the streets of San Telmo, known for its connection to tango. Further south, visit La Boca, including a stop at the Boca Juniors Stadium and Caminito, a popular tourist area.
Travel through the old port area to Puerto Madero, the most modern and developed part of the city. The tour continues to Palermo, a residential area with parks and notable buildings such as the San Martiniano Institute, embassies, museums and monuments. Visit the parks including the Rose Garden, the Magna Carta Monument and the Four Regions of Argentina sculpture.
Continue along Avenida del Libertador to Recoleta, one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods. The tour ends with a visit to Recoleta Cemetery, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
Entrance fee to Recoleta Cemetery is included. Please note the fee may be subject to future increases. We will provide updated pricing if this occurs.
Accommodation: NH 9 de Julio - Standard Room
Day 2: Day at Leisure in Buenos Aires
Breakfast
4 star hotel
A day at leisure in Buenos Aires offers time to explore the city at your own pace. You might stroll through local neighbourhoods such as Palermo or Recoleta, relax in one of the many leafy parks, browse independent shops and artisan markets, or stop at a café for a coffee and people-watching. If you wish, you can visit museums, enjoy lunch at a traditional parrilla, or take in a tango show in the evening. The day is yours to enjoy as you please.
Accommodation: NH 9 de Julio - Standard Room
Day 3: Buenos Aires - El Calafate - El Chaltén
Flights
Transfer
Breakfast
Boutique Hotel
Private transfer from the hotel to Buenos Aires domestic airport (driver only).
On arrival at El Calafate airport, join a shared transfer to El Chaltén. Upon reaching the entrance to El Chaltén, there will be a brief stop at the ranger station to collect information about the walking and hiking options available in the area.
There are several short hikes you can do independently, such as the Los Cóndores and Las Águilas viewpoints (approx. 40 minutes) or the walk to the Chorillo del Salto waterfall (approx. 2 hours). You’ll also have time to explore the relaxed and welcoming town of El Chaltén at your own pace.
Accommodation: Lunajuim Hotel - Standard Room
Day 4: El Chaltén - Pliegue Tumbado
Breakfast
Boutique Hotel
Self-guided trek. Trails are well-marked and easy to follow.
This is the only hike in the area that climbs above the valleys rather than following them, offering some of the most impressive panoramic views around El Chaltén.
The trail starts at the Ceferino Fonzo Visitor Centre of Los Glaciares National Park. A gate marks the beginning, where the path splits: to the left are the trails to the Los Cóndores and Las Águilas viewpoints, and to the right are the trails to Pliegue Tumbado and Laguna Toro / Paso del Viento.
The trail climbs steadily, gaining around 1100 metres in elevation, reaching a viewpoint at approximately 1500 metres above sea level. As the trail is exposed and tree-free at higher altitudes, it is important to be prepared with a windproof jacket and warm layers. Snowfall can occur even in summer.
About an hour into the walk, the trail crosses the Pampa de las Carretas, a plateau with views of Huemul Hill to the south, Lake Viedma, and the Andes range including Cerro Torre and Cerro Chaltén.
The trail then enters a forest, continuing up to around 1000 metres above sea level, where the landscape shifts to low shrubs and rocky terrain. In this area, you may spot marine fossils that date back over 100 million years.
The final stretch of the trail is less defined but marked with yellow poles, leading to the top of Pliegue Tumbado. This section may be snow-covered, and in such conditions, it is not recommended to continue.
Please note: although this viewpoint is generally accessible during the recommended season, trail conditions can vary depending on snow. Always check with the Los Glaciares National Park Visitor Centre for up-to-date information before setting out.
Accommodation: Lunajuim Hotel - Standard Room
Day 5: El Chaltén - Laguna de los 3
Breakfast
Boutique Hotel
Self-guided treks. Trails are well marked and easy to follow.
The most sought-after trek with the most spectacular views of El Chaltén (the Fitz Roy massif). This natural viewpoint is the closest site to the imposing walls of El Chaltén (the Fitz Roy massif), and its surrounding granite spires make it without a doubt the most famous of all the walks.
· Jurisdiction: Los Glaciares National Park
· Duration: 5 hours (one way)
· Difficulty: Medium
· Slope: 700 metres from El Chaltén
· Accessible: Normally from October to May
The trail begins at the end of Avenida San Martín, where the urban area of El Chaltén ends. Parking is available here.
During the first hour of the walk, the slope is fairly steep, until the trail enters the valley of the Del Salto stream towards El Chaltén (the Fitz Roy massif). Ñire trees become increasingly common along the path. After approximately an hour and a half, you will reach a well-marked natural rocky viewpoint, with a sign that helps interpret the mountainous and glacial landscape in front of you. The path continues along the Del Salto stream to the drainage area of the Madre y Hija lagoons.
About four hours after leaving El Chaltén, you will reach Poincenot Base Camp (one of the busiest camping areas in the National Park), and after crossing the Blanco River, Río Blanco Base Camp (only for climbers). From here, the trail climbs steeply for around 400 metres to Laguna de los Tres, taking over an hour and requiring effort.
The trail ends at the old moraine ridge — a large arc-shaped formation now holding the lagoon, created by past glacial movement — with an extraordinary view of the lagoon and the Glacier de los Tres.
This is the closest view of the granite wall of El Chaltén (the Fitz Roy massif) and its surrounding spires. Descending from the moraine, you can follow a trail around the lagoon to its outlet, where you’ll also see the remote Laguna Sucia and its hanging glaciers.
Note: Although access to this viewpoint is possible during the dates mentioned, it always depends on snow conditions along the trail, especially the final section. We recommend checking trail conditions at the Los Glaciares National Park Visitor Centre, located just before entering the village.
Accommodation: Lunajuim Hotel - Standard Room
Day 6: El Chaltén - Cerro Torre - El Calafate
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Self-guided treks. Trails are well marked and easy to follow.
If you still have energy and would like to do another self-guided trek, depart early in the morning for one of the classic walks of El Chaltén that leads to the Adela range and the remarkable Cerro Torre. The De Agostini base camp is located here. Just reaching the viewpoint, two hours from El Chaltén, offers the chance to witness one of the most dramatic mountain landscapes in the world, featuring one of Patagonia’s most iconic peaks: Cerro Torre.
· Jurisdiction: Los Glaciares National Park
· Duration: 4 hours (one way)
· Approximate total time: 9 hours (round trip)
· Difficulty: Moderate
· Slope: 200 metres from El Chaltén
· Accessible: Normally from October to May
From El Chaltén, there are two trailheads to Torre lagoon. Both trails join within five minutes of the start. The trail enters the valley of the Fitz Roy River and follows the river upstream towards its source. Just 15 minutes from the start, there is a viewpoint in a gorge along the Fitz Roy River, offering panoramic views of Solo hills, Adela cordon, Torre hill, and Mount Fitz Roy. On the opposite bank of the river is the Margarita waterfall.
Halfway along the trail, you’ll reach a natural viewpoint with an impressive panorama of the Adela range, Torre Hill and its surrounding granite spires. The trail then continues through De Agostini base camp, where it is possible to stay overnight. Fifteen minutes beyond the camp, the path ends at Torre lagoon which often has icebergs on its shore that have calved from the front of the Grande Glacier.
Note: Although access to this viewpoint is generally possible during the mentioned months, it is always subject to snow accumulation on the trail, particularly near the end. We recommend checking trail conditions at the Los Glaciares National Park Visitor Centre, located just before entering the village.
Semi-private transfer from El Chaltén to El Calafate.
Accommodation: Cauquenes de Nimez Hotel - Standard Room
Day 7: El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier
Boat/Ferry
Transfer
Breakfast
Mayo Spirit Trek - Shared service:
Discover the glaciers of Cerro Mayo and Cerro Negro in a unique experience that combines navigation and trekking.
We will depart from Puerto Punta Bandera, sailing towards Bahía Toro in the Seno Mayo. There, a guide will accompany you on a fascinating journey through the Andean Patagonian Forest, where you can admire a waterfall over 180 meters high, surrounded by impressive limestone formations.
We will continue sailing through the Seno Mayo, with views of the majestic glaciers of Cerro Mayo and the hanging glacier of Cerro Negro. Next, we invite you to walk approximately 1000 meters through the forest until you reach an imposing stone wall. From this point, you will enjoy spectacular views of the hanging glacier and the surrounding landscape.
After appreciating the beauty of the area, we will return to the dock to head to the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. There, you will have access to the walkways, where you can contemplate this iconic glacier before embarking on the return to the city of El Calafate.
This experience allows you to immerse yourself in the majestic Patagonian nature and discover the uniqueness of its glaciers, combining the tranquility of navigation with exploration on foot.
Private transfer from/to Punta Banderas.
Entrance fee included: Please be advised that the entrance fee to the National Parks may be subject to an increase in the future. Should this occur, we will provide updated pricing information accordingly.
Accommodation: Cauquenes de Nimez Hotel - Standard Room
Day 8: El Calafate - Full Day Overland Torres del Paine
Transfer
Breakfast
Torres del Paine National Park in 4x4 - Shared service. Local guide included:
A full-day excursion the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, considered one of the eight natural wonders of the world. Located in the heart of Southern Patagonia, 300 km south of El Calafate, this park is recognised as one of the most beautiful on the planet due to its unique and fascinating geography, which includes imposing mountains, glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, waterfalls, and a rich array of native flora and fauna.
We will traverse the vast Patagonian steppe from north to south, reaching the Cancha Carrera border crossing (approximately 3.5 hours), from where we will begin our journey into southern Chile, entering Torres del Paine National Park. The park’s name comes from the indigenous Tehuelche language and refers to the predominant blue color of its landscapes.
From the Cerro Castillo border, we will head towards Laguna Amarga, where we can appreciate the iconic view of the Torres del Paine. We will continue by vehicle, making stops at viewpoints like Laguna de los Cisnes and the Mirador Superior of Nordenskjold, until we reach Puerto Pudeto, the starting point of the trail to Salto Grande. If the weather allows, we will take a walk along the shore of Lake Pehoe to the lower viewpoint of the Cuernos del Paine. This easy walk, requiring minimal physical effort and with low technical difficulty, will be led by a trekking guide certified by CONAF Chile.
After the walk we will continue by vehicle to a new viewpoint near Lake Pehoe, where we will enjoy one of the most iconic views of the park, with the Cuernos del Paine and the French Valley in the background, framed by the Pehoe and Nordenskjold lakes.
Finally, we will begin the return journey to El Calafate, arriving at the hotel around 10:00 PM. It is important to note that the order of the stops may vary according to the guide’s instructions or park authorities’ restrictions, and the itinerary may be modified or shortened depending on weather conditions and border-crossing times. The arrival time in El Calafate will also depend on border procedures.
Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park is included.
Accommodation: Cauquenes de Nimez Hotel - Standard Room
Day 9: El Calafate - Ushuaia
Flights
Transfer
Breakfast
Boutique Hotel
Private transfer from your hotel to El Calafate Airport.
On arrival in Ushuaia, famously known as The End of the World, you’ll be met by your private driver and transferred to your hotel, ready to begin the next chapter of your journey.
Accommodation: Los Ñires Hotel - Standard Room
Day 10: Ushuaia - Gable Island, Harberton Ranch & Penguin rookery
Transfer
Wildlife
Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Boutique Hotel
Gable Island & penguin rookery with canoeing – Shared service with English-speaking guide:
We will begin our trip to the east, crossing a glacial valley, and then follow the course of the longest river in Tierra del Fuego. In canoes, we will enter the Beagle Channel to appreciate, from the sea, the unique views of the irregular coasts and remote beaches.
Once at Estancia Harberton, you will board a motor boat to visit two of its private nature reserves: Gable and Martillo Islands. On Gable Island, explore its untouched and surprising nature on foot. After a succulent lunch, surrounded by the history of this "last corner of the Earth", we will immerse ourselves in the fascinating experience of spotting Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, which arrive in summer to nest on Martillo Island.
Walks of medium difficulty: 2 hours; 50 metre difference. Accumulated slope: 90 metres.
Medium difficulty canoeing.
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
Entrance fee included. Please be advised that the entrance fee may be subject to an increase in the future. Should this occur, we will provide updated pricing information accordingly.
Accommodation: Los Ñires Hotel - Standard Room
Day 11: Ushuaia - Cabo San Pablo & Estancia Rolito
Transfer
Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Boutique Hotel
San Pablo Cape and Rolito Ranch – Shared service with English-speaking guide:
Every land has its own secrets, but not everyone is chosen to know them. A lighthouse on a lonely cape, a mysterious sunken ship stranded for 40 years, and a distinguished antique estancia are some of the icons that reveal the unknown stories of Tierra del Fuego.
Very early in the morning, we leave Ushuaia, following National Route 3 and crossing the Andes through the Garibaldi Pass. We stop by the little town of Tolhuin, the heart of the island, to visit La Unión Bakery. This is a traditional meeting point for both locals and visitors, and it is part of the charm of this village. By midday, we come to Provincial Route “A”, where we take a gravel road heading toward the Atlantic Ocean and San Pablo Cape. At this point, we hike up an isolated mountain to reach an abandoned lighthouse at the end.
Climbing to the top of this beacon, you can appreciate The Desdemona, an abandoned ship from almost 40 years ago that invites us to sail through time. It happened on a cold winter morning in 1983, when this enormous craft ran aground on the shores of the Argentine Sea.
After exploring this mysterious giant, we visit Estancia Rolito. This lovely ranch, which keeps the spirit of a family business based on sheep farming tradition, is the first ranch to open its gates to rural tourism.
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
Accommodation: Los Ñires Hotel - Standard Room
Day 12: Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego National Park
Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Boutique Hotel
Tierra del Fuego National Park Full Day – Shared service with English-speaking guide:
A short distance to the west from the city of Ushuaia, the adventure of canoeing easily down a river, through a lagoon and into Lapataia Bay adds an unforgettable experience to the series of low to medium difficulty hikes (3 hours in total) to visit the National Park’s main attractions.
At noon, we will have lunch with drinks in a panoramic and serene place. During this day of interaction with nature, it is possible to learn about natural history, ecology, and the first inhabitants of Tierra del Fuego during a first-person exploration of this paradise at the End of the World.
With the comfort and confidence provided by our specialised canoeing guides and all necessary safety measures in place, we will explore from the water what no other programme can reach.
Key Details:
-Duration: 8:30am to 4:30pm*
-Beginning and ending at your accommodation
-Lunch and drinks included
-Open group: up to 15 passengers + 1 guide per vehicle
-Low to Medium difficulty hikes (5 km. Altitude gain: 50 mts. Cumulative elevation gain: 100 mts.). Very low difficulty canoeing
-Mountaineering clothing and footwear required
Entrance fee included.: Please be advised that the entrance fee to the National Parks may be subject to an increase in the future. Should this occur, we will provide updated pricing information accordingly.
Accommodation: Los Ñires Hotel - Standard Room
Day 13: Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
Flights
Transfer
Breakfast
4 star hotel
Private transfer from your hotel to Ushuaia Airport, with a local guide included.
Private transfer from Buenos Aires Domestic Airport to your hotel, with driver only.
Accommodation: NH 9 de Julio - Standard Room
Day 14: Departure from Ezeiza international airport
Transfer
Breakfast
Private transfer from your hotel to Buenos Aires International Airport, taking with you unforgettable memories of your adventure to Patagonia!
Adventure Optional Extras
Plant an additional 15 trees for your adventure
Carbon Compensation is not the perfect solution, and it is important to first reduce our carbon emissions as much as we can, yet trees remain an excellent natural technology to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to slow global warming.
For every client and guide who attends a YellowWood Adventure, we donate £30 to our partner charity WeForest to plant 15 trees to (over) compensate for the carbon footprint of the tour.
We also invite our clients to match this with an optional additional £30 for another 15 trees to be planted to help compensate for the carbon footprint of their international flights.
WeForest run many tree planting and tree maintenance projects such as this seedling nursery in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil and many other projects in other countries including Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania & India.
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Not included
- Flights & airport taxes - both International & Domestic
- Insurance (compulsory)
- Transfers outside our group transfer timings
- Visas
- Drinks & Snacks
- Tipping
- Lunches & Dinners
Contents
Travel & Arrival
Your YellowWood adventure starts at the airport in Ezeiza international airport - Buenos Aires.
Both international flights and domestic flights are not included in the cost of the adventure. Please speak with our friendly team who can advise you on the best flights to book.
Airport & Arrival and Departure Info
Included in the cost of your adventure is a group transfer to and from the airport.
Group transfers are only available on the official start and end dates of the trip. Arriving or departing on any other days means group transfers will not be included. If you plan to arrive before or after the adventure dates and need assistance with transfers or accommodation, please add these services when booking, or contact us directly to make the arrangements.
Once you have made a booking, you will be prompted to complete a travel information form where you can provide us with your exact flight times and details. This will enable us to organise your private transfers accordingly. Please note that private transfers may be subject to availability.
You are also welcome to book your travel independently, and we will provide clear instructions on how to meet the group at the designated time and location at the start of your trip.
Finding flights
Flights are not included in the cost of your holiday, and whilst we are happy to help advise you, responsibility for booking the correct flights rests with you. We recommend that you use a comparison tool such as www.momondo.co.uk or www.skyscanner.net when searching for flights.
Foreign Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Hotel Arrival
On arrival at the hotel, you should head to reception where they can show you to your room.
Accommodation
We fully believe in, and practice Responsible Tourism, using hotels run by locals. We put time and effort into building our relationship with them to ensure you have a a great trip.
We choose hotels based on cleanliness, comfort, safety, proximity to our route (to avoid unnecessary extra travel), and a warm client welcome, as well as reliability in their service to us. Some hotels will be basic, and in modern buildings and or in towns. Wherever we can, we will choose smaller more characterful, individual hotels, but in areas where tourism is still developing, this may not be available. An aspect of our adventures is to escape the ‘trappings’ of modern Western lifestyles and to experience new things which is exciting and memorable, and reflects the countries we are visiting. This is adventure travel and on occasion the advertised services at a hotel (eg wifi, or hot showers!) may not be functional on our arrival. This tends to occur in the smaller, more remote hotels. Very rarely a hotel lets us down and we are required to find alternative suitable accommodation that might not be our first choice.
The list below gives information on our first choice of accommodation for this adventure. Where hotels and refuges are fully booked or unavailable, we will use an alternative of a similar standard, and equally well situated. We will provide you with an accurate list of accommodation, with contact information to leave with relatives, prior to departure on your adventure.
NH 9 de Julio - The NH Buenos Aires 9 de Julio hotel brings Buenos Aires to your doorstep. Its location on Avenida 9 de Julio allows easy access to major attractions. It features 175 rooms and suites, decorated in a modern style with soft colors and dark wood floors. Built in 2009, it is certified as one of the greenest hotels at gold level by GSTC, highlighting its sustainable management and social responsibility.
HMV Green Certification & Gold Category
Lunajuim - The Hotel Lunajuim in El Chaltén, Argentina, is a cozy retreat amidst the majestic beauty of Patagonia. With its Alpine-style architecture and panoramic mountain views, it provides a charming setting for nature and trekking enthusiasts.
This charming hotel is strategically located in the heart of El Chaltén, offering easy access to some of the most stunning hiking trails in the region.
Cauquenes de Nimez - A cozy Patagonian Inn with 19 rooms boasting stunning views of Lake Argentino, Bahía Redonda, and the Laguna Nimez Ecological Reserve, where guests are invited to immerse themselves in the genuine Patagonian spirit that captivated settlers and travelers. The Laguna Nimez Municipal Ecological Reserve, just 50 meters away, offers extensive walks, hikes, and bird watching with over 80 species, including cauquenes, flamingos, swans, ducks, herons, hawks, loicas, and bandurrias, providing an opportunity to experience nature up close near the center of Calafate.
Los Nires - Hotel Los Ñires is an attractive accommodation surrounded by forest with stunning views of the Beagle Channel and the Le Martial mountains. Located 6 kilometers from the center of this town, it is ideal for enjoying the imposing beauty of Tierra del Fuego. It offers 48 spacious rooms for one, two, or three people, surrounded by gardens and featuring a classic Patagonian architectural style. Its vibrant tones and contrast with the views provide an ideal atmosphere to feel comfortable. Los Ñires presents itself as a retreat on the shores of the Beagle Channel.
HMV Green Certification & Bronze Category
Facilities
Unless you have booked a single room (where they are available) and paid the single room supplement for those nights, you will be sharing a twin room with another client (of the same gender).
Guiding & Your Group
Supporting you on your holiday will be experienced and knowledgeable local, English speaking guides. This ensures you access to information on the country and culture of the region, as well as directly supporting local trade and tourism.
Your Group
Your group will be any number from our minimum group size of 4, up to a maximum of 12 clients. This number works really well with the ratio of guides, and ensures the optimum level of service to you during your adventure.
We get clients booking alone, as couples and in small groups of friends. If you have a group of friends or family who are interested in having their own customised trip, then please let us know and we can cost it for you.
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Insurance
Holiday insurance is essential for all Yellow Wood Adventures. Unfortunately, anyone without insurance is not able to take part in the holiday, so please make sure you arrange cover. We recommend arranging your insurance cover when you book so that if you have problems during the run up to your holiday, and need to cancel, you are covered.
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Prior to the holiday, we will ask you to send us details of your insurer, policy number, 24 hour emergency assistance contact details and the name, address, and telephone numbers of your NOK or persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.
Receive a 15% discount off Water-to-Go filtration water-bottles to help reduce plastic waste.
Compulsory
- US$ or £GB to exchange for local currency
- Passport & insurance documents
- Credit / Debit card for ATM use
- Prescription medication & antibiotics such as Azithromycin to stop serious traveller's diarrhoea
- First aid kit: paracetamol, anti-diarrhoea tables, rehydration sachets, antihistamine cream, ibuprofen cream, thermometer & blister kit (eg plasters & zinc oxide tape).
- Insect repellent
- Washbag & usual contents - natural soaps for Wadi swims & microfiber towel
- 'On the go' Toilet kit
Items for Hiking Expeditions
- 20-30L rucksack with waist and chest strap
- Waterproof & windproof Parka
- Waterproof trekking boots (already broken in)
- Waterproof gloves
- Sunglasses & high factor suncream
- Warm Hat
- Waterproof stuff sacks to keep daypack contents dry
- Waterproof phone case
- Waterproof trousers
Clothing
- Socks / underwear
- Suitable clothes / pjs for sleeping in at night
- Light clothes for day time - long & short sleeved tops - its all about layers
- In Buenos Aires, summer can get pretty hot, so think light, breezy clothes to keep cool while you explore the city
- Sandals / trainers
- Warm jacket / fleece - it can be cooler in the evenings
- Warm hat & gloves
- Warm jacket & fleece - even in the summer temperatures can cool at night. Down or synthetic insulated jacket & light fleece recommended.
- Buff or neck gaiter for cold weather / sun protection.
Optional
- Camera & charging cables / plug
- Phone & charging cables / plug
- Adaptor
- Money belt or grab bag for essentials
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Grading
To help you choose the right adventure for you, we have given each itinerary a grading that relates to the level of Walking / Trekking you will experience during the trip. This grading can be found on the Yellow map on the adventure page of the website.
All of our trips involve a level of general activity so are designed for people who are in good health, enjoy the outdoors, and have a taste for adventure and some level of fitness. As will be clear from our destinations, the climate (and altitude) may be different to that which you are used to, so please take this into consideration when choosing the most suitable holiday.
Please read our Adventure Itinerary & Essential Information for more information and don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to chat through whether you have found a suitable adventure for you.
Grade 1-3: Entry Level
You need to be in good physical health to enjoy your active holiday, but you don’t need to be an experienced hiker. These itineraries offer a mix of sightseeing and easier walking for around 2-4hrs a day, with the emphasis on sights and cultural experiences.
Walks will be well marked or on defined pathways, and often around sites of interest. The expected amount of descent/ascent will depend on the landscapes of the destination, but will not exceed 400m/day, and will often be much less. Walks are at low altitude (below 3000m).
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack with water and essentials. Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have a pair of comfortable and worn in walking shoes/boots.
Grades 4-6: Intermediate
You need to have a good level of fitness and be a regular walker for these adventures, with ideally some trekking experience. You can expect to be walking for 3-6 hours per day, not including rest stops, normally on good trail paths but with some uneven surfaces at times.
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack. You may be walking in more challenging temperatures. You will generally be walking at low altitude (below 3000m) but may walk at altitudes up to 4000m. The amount of ascent could be up to 800m in a day but will frequently be less. You may walk on consecutive days.
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable clothing for this adventure.
Grades 7-9: Challenging
You need to have a good level of fitness with previous experience of trekking. Extra training before your trip will ensure that you get the most out of your adventure. Areas will be remote and terrain uneven.
Expect to walk for 5 – 8 hours a day, not including breaks, with some very steep ascents and descents. You will be walking at altitude (over 3000m but not higher than 5000m).
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable equipment/clothing for this adventure (see the packing list for your adventure).
Please check individual itineraries for details of what you will need to be carrying with you.
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