Lando South America: Santiago To Ushuaia

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Tour Itinerary

G Adventures Tour Code SCSU-11659

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G Adventures Tour Code SCSU-11659

Day
1
Santiago

Arrive at any time.
Day
5
Santiago/Pucon

Drive south from Santiago along the Pan-American Highway along the spine of the Andes. Spend a night camping near the Saltos del Laja waterfall before arriving to Pucon, in Chile's beautiful Lake District. The next two days are free to choose from an abundance of optional activities like hiking up the VIllarica Volcano, whitewater rafting, and biking. On one of the evenings, drive to some nearby natural hot springs so soak the muscles after a day of adventure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day
7
Pucon/San Martin de los Andes

The road leads through the mountains into Argentina and to the town of San Martin de los Andes, on the shores of Lake Lacar, one of the area's many glacial lakes. After setting up camp, the rest of the day and the following are free to explore and to choose from some of the many optional activities available. The nearby Lanin National Park offers hiking options, lookout points and incredible views of glacial lakes, forests and the ice-clad Lanin Volcano for which the park is named.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day
8
San Martin de los Andes/Puerto Varas

Drive south along the spectacular "Seven Lakes Route," stopping frequently at viewpoints for photos and to soak in the natural beauty. Cross back into Chile and stop in Frutillar to walk along its iconic pier before travelling along the shores of Lago Llanquihue for great views of Osorno Volcano before arriving to Puerto Varas for the evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day
9
Puerto Varas

Enjoy a free day in Puerto Varas to choose from many different optional activities to discover the beautiful surroundings. Visit the nearby waterfalls of Petrohue with views of the iconic Osorno Volcano, take an excursion to Chiloe Island or visit the fish market in Puerto Montt, just to name a few.
Day
12
Puerto Varas/Futalefu

Travel south from Puerto Varas deep into Patagonia's pristine wilderness along the Carretera Austral, Chile's legendary southern scenic highway. Drive onto ferries when the road goes no further in order to connect to the next stretch of the route, surrounded at all times by spectacular mountain scenery, lush forests and rugged coastline. Set up camp in Chaiten before continuing to town of Futalefu, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufu rivers. Spend a free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day
17
Futalefu/El Chalten

Continue driving south, soaking in the wild natural beauty in all directions. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day to explore with options for trekking, visiting a hanging glacier, or take an excursion to see the marble caves. Drive onto another ferry to continue further south to the next stretch of the highway and cross into Argentina. Spend a night in Los Antiguos before embarking on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago. Arrive in the evening to the hamlet of El Chalten, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and home to the iconic Mount FItz Roy. Take advantage of a free day in El Chalten to hike some of the nearby trails, visit a nearby waterfall or go mountain biking.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day
19
El Chalten/El Calafate

As Mount Fitz Roy disappears in the rearview mirror, head to the city of El Calafate on the edge of the blue glacial lake of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Wander the boardwalks in front of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and witness giant chunks of ice calve off of the face and crash into the water below. Spend free time with an optional boat trip, a kayak excursion, or explore the city on foot before re-grouping at the campsite in the evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day
23
Torres del Paine/Punta Arenas

Drive across the sweeping pampas and cross back into Chile to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home. Continue south to Punta Arenas for the night.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day
25
Punta Arenas/Ushuaia

Cross back into Argentina, taking a car ferry onto the island of Tierra del Fuego, eventually reaching the city of Ushuaia at South America's southern tip and the final destination of the epic journey aboard the Lando. Nicknamed "The End of the Earth," Ushuaia sits on the Beagle Channel and is flanked by the mountain range of the Martial Glacier. Spend the next day free to explore the city, set off on an excursion into Tierra del Fuego National Park or take a boat cruise before a final evening on the town.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day
26
Ushuaia

Depart at any time.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast

More Details

G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Lando South America: Santiago To Ushuaia tour:

Group Size

Max 24, Avg. 16

What's Included

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: Pucon. Visit and entrance fee to Los Pozones hot springs from Pucon. Drive along the "Seven Lakes Route" with multiple scenic viewpoint stops. Free time for optional activities in Pucon, San Martin de los Andes and Puerto Varas. Travel along the Carretera Austral through Chile's pristine wilderness. Free time in Futalefu, Coyhaique, El Chalten, El Calafate and Ushuaia for optional activities. Drive along Argentina's famed Ruta 40 deep into the Patagonian wilderness. Visit the Cueva de las Manos UNESCO Heritage site. 3-day entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park. Visit Perito Moreno Glacier. 2 full days of exploration in Torres del Paine National Park. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Highlights

Road trip the spine of Patagonia from the Lake District to Ushuaia, Explore the volcanic lakes and misty forests of Chile's northern Patagonia, Drive the legendary Carretera Austral through wild and remote Patagonia, Hike and gawk at the granite towers of Torres del Paine National Park, SSleep under Patagonian skies and wake up ready for another day of adventure, Watch Perito Moreno Glacier calve huge chunks of ice into milky-blue water

Message from G Adventures About Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.

Optional Activities

G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:

Pucon- Whitewater Rafting Pucon (35000-28000CLP per person)- Guided Huerquehue Park Visit (55000CLP per person)- Volcan Villarica Hike (100000CLP per person)Isla Chiloe- Chiloe Island Excursion (180USD per person)Volcan Osorno- Osorno Volcano Day Hike (161USD per person)Puerto Varas- Paso Desolacion Trek (161USD per person)Coyhaique- Marble Caves Excursion (90 per person)Perito Moreno Glacier- Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Tour (80USD per person)Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego- Tierra del Fuego National Park Visit (30USD per person)Ushuaia- The Maritime Museum and Prison at the End of the World Museum (36USD per person)- Beagle Channel Cruise to Isla Martillo (125USD per person)

What transportation will we take on this trip?

This trip is done on a 26 seat overland vehicle named the Lando, which allows the entire group, including your CEO, to travel together, and sits higher, which is great to enjoy the scenic landscape.Here’s a quick look at the unique features of the well-equipped G Adventures overland adventure vehicle (OAV): - Storage for your main luggage is accessible from inside the vehicle- Day packs can be stored at your feet or on the luggage shelf above- Onboard safety box for valuables - Front viewing windows and large sliding windows, both great for landscape viewing- Reclining seats - Fully equipped mobile kitchen- Access to a large tank of drinking water- Air-conditioning- Charging station, a mix of North American and European plugs- USB charging ports for every traveller at their seatPlease note that our Landos do not have on-board bathrooms.This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and poor road conditions at times. Please take note of the travel times and distances in the above itinerary, and consider that this is often on poor quality, bumpy roads. Despite this, most clients feel that the diversity of the South American landscape, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience.

Accommodation Summary

Camping (19 nts), Hostels and simple hotels (multi-share, 6 nts)

Meals Included

24 breakfasts, 21 lunches, 20 dinners

What are the meals like on this trip?

Most of the meals on this tour are included in the tour price. When a meal is not included, this is because there are often many options available - we would like to give you the opportunity to explore a bit and test the local cuisine yourself. In these cases, your CEO will be able to suggest some good local restaurants or options for you to choose from. All included meals will be prepared from fresh local produce. Breakfasts will generally consist of breads and cereals, if time allows a warm breakfast may be prepared. Many lunches will be provided en-route and will be light meals such as sandwiches and/or salads. All evening meals will be freshly-prepared hot meals, and will consist of a variety of continental and local dishes. The CEO/Driver will organize the meal preparation and lead the way here, but will prepare a duty schedule for ensuring a fair, rotating participation from you and your group members in the meal preparation and dish washing duties. Vegetarian meals and other dietary requirements need to be specified prior to arrival. Please note all bottled drinking water will be at your own expense.

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and CEO Driver throughout, Local guide in Torres del Paine NP.

What is the group leader like?

On this tour, you will be accompanied by two Chief Experience Officers (CEOs). The Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) will be the group manager and leader, cook and driver. They will provide information on the places where we are travelling, offer suggestions for things to do and see, and introduce you to our local friends. They will take care of the small things so you can concentrate on enjoying your adventure.All of our CEOs in South America are experienced group leaders, with a broad knowledge base of the region’s history, cultures, and wildlife. All of our overland adventure vehicle (OAV) drivers are experienced in the routes travelled, and highly skilled in dealing with different terrains. Cooks will organize and lead the meal preparation, and have experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups. We also use local guides for some included activities where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting.

International Flights

No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour. However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details. In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.

Transportation

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), ferry, walking

Minimum Age

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Checklist

Additional Items:o Sleeping bag (required)o Sleeping Mat (or thermarest with repair kit)Cold Weather:o Long-sleeved shirts or sweatero Scarfo Warm gloveso Warm hato Warm layerso Warm waterproof jacketDocuments:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear

When can I do my laundry on this trip?

Travellers can do their own laundry at the campsites where we stay. We recommend bringing some eco-friendly soap with you on tour, as well as some clothes pegs to do your own washing. Cities are also a good place to find laundry services, always keeping in mind operating hours and whether express service is available.

Service Level

Camping: Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

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