Year In Patagonia

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Small Group Tour
This expedition encompasses a wide range of outdoor skills and cultural experiences to create a totally unique experience. From mountain travel on seldom-climbed peaks to sea kayaking and rock climbing, this is an unparalleled immersion into the Patagonian landscape and culture. This year is split into two semesters composed of several different skill secti...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • This is an outdoor leadership course designed for 18 years and older
    • Learn wilderness and leadership skills on expeditions and in classrooms
    • Learn a range of skills at world’s most remote and beautiful places
    • Cherish a totally unique experience

What's this trip about?

    This expedition encompasses a wide range of outdoor skills and cultural experiences to create a totally unique experience. From mountain travel on seldom-climbed peaks to sea kayaking and rock climbing, this is an unparalleled immersion into the Patagonian landscape and culture. This year is split into two semesters composed of several different skill sections, which we explain in greater detail below. The order of the sections varies by course, and each skill section will have a different set of instructors. Between the fall and spring semesters, you will have a short holiday break. By the end of this year, you’ll have mastered many outdoor living and leadership skills and developed a connection with a place and its community, carrying with you skills and memories that you will use throughout your life.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Kayaking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 15

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Sea Kayaking
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Cultural Immersion
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Diet

The staple food on a campo is meat and potatoes with homemade breads and jams, rice, and beans. In the summer, the campo garden and greenhouse provide fresh produce. Please bear in mind that the concept of vegetarianism is not a part of the poblador custom, though you...

Communication

During this section, your instructors will not be with you. However, each student will have access to either a satellite phone or HF radio to communicate with the instructor coordinating the section. Please remember that these homes are remote and do not have telephon...

Rock Climbing
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Independent Student Group Expedition (ISGE)

Duration: 7-10 days

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Dates & Availability

Price From $28,645
Price per day$212
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Aaron

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18 years and up
Average age: 21
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