Finis Terrae: Exploring the Wilds of Southern Patagonia

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- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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The airport is located approximately 22 miles outside of Buenos Aires; about 45 minutes by car. Early check-in can only be guaranteed by booking/paying for an additional night at the hotel. Those interested in reserving an additional night should contact the program p...
Getting on/off a bus; about 16 miles, approximately 1.5 hours riding time. We will be out late tonight in order to enjoy the Tango show, perhaps returning to the hotel around midnight. Participants who would like to return to the hotel earlier can take a cab from the ...
The flight to Ushuaia is approximately 3.5 hours.
After check out we'll board our bus and transfer to the airport to check in to our flight to Ushuaia. Ushuaia is one of the southernmost cities in the world and the principal starting point for most expeditions t...
Getting on/off a bus; about 15 miles, approximately 1 hour riding time. Hiking about 2 miles over rugged terrain.
We'll check out of the hotel, then ride to Tierra del Fuego National Park for a walking field trip on park trails. Argentina's Parque Nacional Tierr...
Cape Horn: ascend 160 steps, mostly without handrails then walk along a boardwalk without handrails to viewpoint. Approx. 1 hour. Wulaia Bay: moderate walk along forest paths approx. 1 mile, and 1.5 hours.
We will navigate through the Murray Channel and Nassay B...
Pia Glacier: walking over rocky, uneven terrain for approx. 1.5 hours. Girabaldi Glacier: challenging hike with rugged trails, stream crossing and some uphill sections, approx. 2 miles, or 2 hours.
The ship will navigate the Beagle Channel and Pia Fjord in prepa...
Condor Glacier: no landing, zodiac ride only. Approx. 1 hour. Aguila Glacier: easy walk over mostly flat terrain of sand and stone. Terrain may be slippery when wet. Approx. 2 miles or 2 hours.
Sail through the Cockburn Channel to Agostini Sound (a.k.a. Agostini...
Getting on/off bus; about 270 miles, approximately 5 hours plus pit stops. Magdalena Island: easy walk over mostly flat paths of dirt. Approx. 1.5 miles, or 1 hour. Camera extension poles are prohibited on Magdalena Island. Disembark approximately 11:30 a.m.
Wea...
Walking about 1.5 miles, approximately 2 hours; undulating terrain.
After breakfast, we'll attend a presentation by a local expert on the geological history of the southern Andes. We'll then make our way on foot to a beach along the shores of glacial Lake Grey. ...
Getting on/off a bus; approximately 3 hours riding time throughout the day. Walking up to 3 miles, about 2.5 hours; rocky, uneven terrain.
We will start the day with a presentation by a local expert on the animals of the southern Andes. Then we'll board the bus ...
Getting on/off a bus; about 55 miles, approximately 2.5 hours riding time. The flight to Santiago is approximately 3.5 hours. PLEASE NOTE: The departure location is determined by the available air schedules and flight times. If the flight from Puerto Natales is not op...
Getting on/off a bus; about 10 miles, approximately 1 hour riding time. Walking a couple of miles on mostly flat, paved surfaces.
At the hotel, we'll attend presentation on the role of Chile in South America given by a local expert. Then we'll ride to historic d...
Hotel dayroom only - check-out is at 6:00 p.m. Evening flights to the U.S. See your program’s GETTING THERE information regarding transfers.
We will ride to San Cristobal Hill--the highest point in the city--to admire panoramic views of Santiago. A short funicul...
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