Abenteuer Patagonien

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1 Abenteuer Patagonien

2 Travel with us to the end of the world and experience the wonders of Patagonia in a unique way: Enjoy a trip that is both active and relaxed, with plenty of time to yourselves, together with the convenience of travelling in an exclusive group. Benefit from our extensive travel preparations and well-conceived overall organisation, including accompanying mechanic service. You travel: In your own vehicle from northern Patagonia to the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego! We arrange the round-trip shipping of your vehicle as part of the overall organisation of the journey Date: on request Activities: You'll drive along the famous Carretera Austral, see spectacular national parks, ancient caves and impressive glaciers, cross the Strait of Magellan twice, cross Tierra del Fuego, see volcanoes, animal watching, and much more Accommudation: 17 nights' camping in spots with stunning views 16 nights in exclusive and typical local hotels, private lodges, haciendas, and estancias Patagonia lies in the extreme southern tip of South America and shared by Chile and Argentina. Known for a variety of landscapes not found anywhere else in the world, it never fails to impress visitors. The roads and trails of Patagonia take you through dreamy landscapes ranging from rain forests to fjords, past glaciers and volcanoes, between barren rock and abundant vegetation, through endless expanses, and all the way to the end of the world! 2

3 Route Santiago de Chile Puerto Montt (Inlandsflug Chile) Puerto Montt Petrohué (Chile) Petrohué Puyuhuapi (Chile) Puyuhuapi Coyhaique (Chile) Coyhaique Tres Lagos (Chile) Tres Lagos Perito Moreno (Argentinien) Perito Moreno Gobernador Gregores (Argentinien) Gobernador Gregores El Chaltén (Argentinien) El Chaltén - El Calafate (Argentinien) El Calafate Villa Serrano (Chile) Villa Serrano Provinz Magallanes (Chile) Provinz Magallanes Río Grande (Argentinien) Río Grande Ushuaia (Argentinien) Ushuaia Seccion Russfin (Chile) Seccion Russfin Punta Arenas (Chile) Punta Arenas Santiago de Chile (Inlandsflug Chile) Total distance about 4,300 km 3

4 Day 1 / Santiago de Chile Overnight flight departing the day before from Frankfurt eg. Morning arrival in Chile s capital Santiago de Chile Hotel transfer to listed, comfortable villa hotel in the famous arts & dining district of Bellavista Welcome with a pisco sour, the Chilean national drink After lunch, a walk in Santiago s largest park, the Parque Metropolitano. Enjoy magnificent views of the city at the feet of the giant Madonna statue. We visit Santa Lucia, the beginnings of the city, and then to famous Plaza de Armas, the central square of this metropolis of 7 million inhabitants. A look at the lifestyle and culture of Chile, see artists and performers, visit historical buildings... The 100% Chile experience 20:00 Dinner together in pleasant surroundings 4

5 Day 2 / Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas Stylish breakfast in the hotel garden At midday, a short domestic flight to Puerto Montt, the actual starting point of our journey and subsequent transfer to the neighbouring town of Puerto Varas. We will be spending the next 3 nights here on the shores of the second largest lake in Chile, Lago Llanquihue, with views of the Osorno and Calbuco Tourismo Chile volcanoes Puerto Montt has been called the gateway to Patagonia, because all the roads heading south from here head to and through Patagonia. It s also where the famous Carretera Austral begins The harbour s charms are not limited to the freshly caught seafood: this is also where we re collecting our vehicles! In the evening, we will enjoy the fine art of Chilean cuisine Tourismo Chile 5

6 Day / Trip preparation We will collect our vehicles from the container port at Puerto Montt. Depending on how long it takes to complete regulatory checks and customs clearance, we will use the time for individual vehicle and travel preparation, such as picking up supplies However, the area around Puerto Montt also provides us many excursion choices that we ll organise on the fly: maybe a visit to Tourismo Chile the island of Chiloé, known for its nearly pristine nature and wildlife as well as its historic wooden churches and the nearby penguin colony Other options include walks along the seashore, the Swiss German church Herz-Jesu-Kirche, and the fishing port of Angelmó, where you can enjoy your fill of fresh seafood and browse the regional handicrafts Tourismo Chile 6

7 Day / Osorno Volcano and Hornopirén 07:00 Breakfast at the hotel 08:00 Start of the first stage (130 km) We will drive around stunning Lago Llanquihue to the foot of Volcano Osorno. At 2,652 m, it has been called Little Fuji and is one of the most popular photographic panoramas in Chile After visiting the volcano, we will head to Lago Todos Los Tourismo Chile Santos in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, where we ll set up camp The next morning we ll ride 180 km to Golfo de Ancud. The first kilometres via Ruta 7 and then via ferry to our destination: the port of Hornopirén You might enjoy a walk along this idyllic small harbour where we ll be spending the night 7

8 Day 8 / Golfo de Ancud and Carretera Austral 09:00 Drive to Hornopirén harbour and take a 4-hour ferry ride through the magnificent fjords of the Golfo de Ancud to where the highway continues at Caleta Gonzalo We will enjoy our picnic lunch during our leisurely ferry ride Continue riding on the famous Carretera Austral (Ruta 7). This highway will take us through the wilderness of Patagonia it s one of the most fantastic and spectacular nature experiences in all of South America We will pass Chaitén Volcano, which left behind impressive traces of its power in the nearby town of the same name after erupting in 2008 After riding for about 120 km on gravel and semi-asphalt roads, we ll spend the night in the fly fishing paradise Lago Yelcho 8

9 Day / Puyuhuapi and Rest Day At 10:00, we set off again heading south and continue to follow Ruta 7 through the rainforest of Patagonia After 160 km, we will be welcomed by the village of Puyuhuapi, a place where the influence of German settlers remains visible to this day Our Day 9 destination can only be reached by boat transfer: a spa lodge lying in a narrow fjord between three national parks. Relax surrounded by the amazing natural landscape and possibly enjoy one of the inviting hot springs at the hotel under the open sky Treat yourself to a relaxing day on Day 10 with a spa day, a relaxing massage, the use of the indoor pool, or take a guided tour of the surrounding fjord by kayak. We will dine together in the beautiful hotel restaurant on both nights 9

10 Day / Queulat National Park and Coyhaique After breakfast and a boat transfer back to the highway, we will take a short drive to the nearby Queulat National Park. Different trails invite us to explore the unspoilt wilderness found here. Whether you choose to hike to a high overlook or take a cruise on Laguna Témpanos, you ll be rewarded with very special views of Ventisquero Colgante, a hanging glacier that s slowly breaking away. Camp at this night in the national park On Day 12, we have a long 220 km drive ahead of us to the provincial capital of Coyhaique. You ll soon succumb to its charm. After all, its name from the language of the Mapuche means A place where you settle down. We ll have views of the imposing Cerro Mackay from our campsite tonight after enjoying a fine dinner in the city 10

11 Day / Cerro Castillo, Marble Caves Today s 210 km ride takes us further along the Carretera Austral. This was one of the most difficult sections for the engineers to build, meandering as it does with almost innumerable twists and turns through swamps and rainforest to Puerto Rio Tranquilo on Lago General Carrera. We ll set up camp on ist shores tonight On Day 14, we will take an impressive boat tour to the natural cathedrals Capillas de Marmol, known for their amazing play of colour in the marble in the midst of giant boulders that have fallen from the cliff We will then head to the tip of Lago General Carrera, where we ll dine and spend the night in a cosy hacienda surrounded by three lakes 11

12 Day 15 / 1 st Border Crossing to Argentina From 08:00 Breakfast at the hacienda Around 09:30, we ll head out for today s 200 km ride including a border crossing to Argentina The highway, with its stunning panoramic landscapes and majestic mountains in the distance, leads us along Lago General Carrera to the small border town Chile Chico After crossing the border at Paso Rio Jeinemeni, there will be time for a short walk in Los Antiguos, lunch, or shopping for supplies After refuelling in the nearby tranquil town of Perito Moreno, we ll then ride on asphalt roads through some steppe. Shortly thereafter, we ll set up camp for the night for the first time in Argentina, surrounded by the endless Pampas 12

13 Day 16 / Cave of the Hands and Mystical Pampas Around midday, we ll visit Cueva de las Manos ( Cave of the Hands ), an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the canyon on the banks of the Rio Pinturas. This cave contains paintings going back thousands of years to the earliest inhabitants of this region In the afternoon, after riding about 340 km, we ll reach an idyllic, century-old estancia near Gobernador Gregores If you want, you can choose to explore the surrounding area on horseback or you can check out the various animals that make their home at the estancia Set up camp on the estancia grounds 20:30 Extraordinary dinner around an open fire with homemade delicacies 13

14 Day / El Chaltén and Fitz Roy From 08:30 breakfast 11:00 Continue riding through the vast expanses of the Pampas After about 160 km, we will reach the Lago Viedma. This turquoise lake is approx. 1,000 km² and is fed by the glacial waters from the Los Glaciares National Park From here, we ll ride another 90 km to El Chaltén at the foot of famous Monte Fitz Roy. This granite massif is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Patagonia. In the shadow of this 3,400 m high mountain, originally called the Smoking Mountain by the natives, we ll set up our camp for the next two nights On Day 18, we can explore the flora and fauna around Monte Fitz Roy on a hike lasting several hours Jim Reitz 14

15 Day 19 / Steppe and El Calafate Depart approx. 10:00 Before tomorrow s rest/free day, we have another ride of 290 km across the steppe landscape of the province of Santa Cruz in front of us: one of the most sparsely populated regions of Argentina, almost uninhabited in many parts Around 17:00, we will arrive at our destination El Calafate on Lago Argentino. This pretty little town has become the tourist centre for Los Glaciares National Park, home to spectacular Glacier Perito Moreno which draws visitors from around the world. We will take our time and visit it tomorrow Overnight at selected hotel with lake view Dinner at an insider-tip of a restaurant with open-end 15

16 Day 20 / Perito Moreno Glacier or Rest Day 09:00 Breakfast at the hotel 11:00 Optional excursion to one of the most impressive sights in Patagonia: the Perito Moreno Glacier. Famous for its ice cliff that reaches as high as 100 m and running for kilometres into Lago Argentino (which it frequently causes to dam up), this glacier will put you under its spell. Surrounded by spectacular views and fascinating soundscapes as blocks of ice weighing tonnes break away, this 254 km² ice giant inspires people from around the world Optional visit to the Glaciarium, a glacier museum. But, if you d rather relax, we understand. You might choose to have a spa day at the hotel or explore El Calafate on your own We ll share our experiences around dinner in a cosy restaurant 16

17 Day / Border Crossing: Back to Chile and Serrano River 08:00 Breakfast at the hotel 09:00 Depart from El Calafate Today s ride of 280 km takes us through the Argentine province of Santa Cruz with its typical steppe for the last time. At the border crossing Paso Rio Don Guillermo, we ll set up camp for the night On Day 22, we will cross the border back to Chile and after many kilometres will reach our next destination, another of the special highlights of Patagonia: the unique Torres del Paine National Park with its majestic rock towers Camp overnight in the national park at the foot of The Towers of Blue Sky (translation of Torres del Paine) on the banks of Serrano River 17

18 Day 23 / Torres del Paine or Rest Day If you like, you can join us on a tour through parts of the famous Torres del Paine National Park at 11:30. We will see the towers of blue sky, spectacular hiking trails, beautiful mountain massifs, huge glaciers, lakes shimmering in different colours. Alternatively, you can take an impressive boat tour to the Grey Glacier instead Or, if you like, you can relax in the nearby, cosy hotel where we will be spending the night The hotel offers spectacular views over the surrounding landscape. You can also arrange to explore from here the area on horseback Around 20:00, we ll meet again for delicious dinner at the extensive buffet in the hotel restaurant 18

19 Day 24 / Puerto Natales and Morro Chico 09:00 Breakfast in the hotel Around 10:30, we will leave Torres Del Paine National Park behind us and head south to the Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region. After visiting the Cueva del Milodón, we will take Ruta 9 to the quaint town of Puerto Natales with its extensive waterfront We ll then ride past the Morro Chico Volcano through a remote landscape crisscrossed with swamps and low woodlands as we steadily make progress to the famous Strait of Magellan After about 200 km past Volcano Morro Chico, we will arrive at an idyllic, historic villa still owned by the family. We will park our vehicles on the grounds of the picturesque, 100-year old estate and dine in the main house 19

20 Day / Cross the Strait of Magellan and 2 nd Border Crossing to Argentina Today s 330 km long route brings us to the end of the Patagonian mainland. At Punta Delgada, we will encounter one of the narrowest points in the Strait of Magellan. From there, the ferry will take us in just 20 minutes to the legendary island Tierra del Fuego (Spanish for Land of Fire ) Not far from a bay, we ll set up camp for the night. The next day (Day 26), we ll cross back over to Argentina at Paso San Sebastián. We ll ride through extensive pastures and rocky, barren landscapes and then follow the Atlantic coast to the largest city on Tierra del Fuego: Rio Grande After we leave the city behind us, we ll spend the night in our vehicles, right on the Atlantic Coast 20

21 Day 27 / Land of Fire - Tierra del Fuego 09:00 Departure to Ushuaia, the southernmost destination on our journey, the southernmost city of continental America, and the end of the Pan-American highway: The End Of The World We will pass through diverse panoramas on today s 220 km ride, first past Lago Fagnano then crossing the last, massive mountain ranges of Tierra del Fuego before we reach the Beagle Channel and the end of Ruta 3, the last bit of highway in all of America Let s celebrate reaching El Fin Del Mundo (span. for The End Of The World ) in Tierra delfuego National Park! After checking into our hotel, we will meet at 8:30 p.m. for dinner and continue celebrating in the city centre with open-end 21

22 Day 28 / Ushuaia Free day. Today is yours to do with as you wish. Here are some suggestions: Relax at the hotel and share your stories Go sightseeing oder shopping in the city centre of Ushuaia Take a boat trip to Isla Navarino, the penguin colony on Isla de los Pajaros, or the famous lighthouse of Ushuaia Tour the former pirates prison Visit the museum of the Yamana people Ride the prison train or double-decker bus and so much more Around 19:00, we ll meet up for dinner in a very nice city restaurant 22

23 Day 29 / Through the heart of Tierra del Fuego and back to Chile again From 08:00, relaxed breakfast with stunning views At 10:30, we will start on our 320 km ride, first along the only road that heads back to Rio Grande. Shortly before the town, we will turn at Paso Rio Bellavista to cross the border back to Chile After crossing the border, we ll take the gravel roads at a more moderate pace as we continue across the pasture, steppe and marsh of the mysterious heart of Tierra del Fuego At around 17:00, we will reach a remote, private fishing lodge on the Rio Grande Here we ll have time to relax, enjoy the wide views and fresh homemade delicacies, and we ll also reminisce about our memories around the fireplace, if you like 23

24 Day / 2nd Crossing of the Strait of Magellan Homemade breakfast Around noon, we will depart for the 150 km drive along the beautiful Bahía Inútil toward Cameron. Right on the shores of the bay, we ll set up camp for the night, so that we can ride wellrested onto the ferry in Porvenir the next day. On Day 31, we will again cross the Strait of Magellan via ferry. Maybe whales or some dolphins will accompany us. We ll also use the crossing to have a little snack Once in Punta Arenas at 16:30, we will check into the historic Jose Nogueira Hotel At night, we will head to the Shackleton Bar and the world of famous explorer Ernest Shackleton before we tuck into dinner in one of the many city restaurants 24

25 Day / Punta Arenas We prepare our vehicles for return shipment In addition to initiating the shipping process, you ll have time for activities around Punta Arenas according to your mood: Visit the regional handicraft market on the Plaza de Armas Visit the open-air ship museum Museo Nao Victoria Stroll along the beautiful beach promenade Boat tour and visit the penguin colonies on nearby islands We meet for dinner in various restaurants around the city in the way you like Tag 35 / Santiago de Chile and Return Flight Morning domestic flight to Santiago de Chile Earliest arrival from 09:30 Depending on your connecting flight, you may still have time for another stroll through this great southern city Tag 36 / Evening arrival back in Germany e.g. Tourismo Chile 25

26 Services and pricing Status T yp e of to u r P rice All-in clusive* For one person with own vehicle ,- For two people with own vehicle ,- *The all-inclusive price includes: entire organisation of journey, bidirectional shipping of vehicle from / to Germany for standard vehicle dimensions H 2,55 m / W 2,32 m / L 5,94 m (larger vehicles on request), necessary transports by truck respectively ship in Chile, car ferries, boat transfers, flights (economy), catering incl. drinks in restaurants as well as in camps (breakfast, lunch or picnic, dinner), toll and fuel costs, bus- / taxi-transfers, hotel accommodation, entrance fees for national parks, excursions, accompaniment by a service technician for daily vehicle maintenance and repair directly on-site, replacement driver if required, radio equipment, satellite communication, support by tour guide team German-, English-, Spanish-speaking. Surcharges: minibar Number of participants: minimum 4 vehicles, maximum 8 // changes of details or situational necessary changes are possible Contact: VIATORIA GmbH Diezer Str. 48. D Limburg Phone The general terms and travel conditions of the VIATORIA GmbH apply. You will find these under info@viatoria.de Web:

27 Tour Management Matthias Jeschke is founder of VIATORIA, an experienced tour guide and the owner of Extrem Events Matthias Jeschke e.k. He directs and accompanies all journeys of VIATORIA. Matthias Jeschke personally takes his guests to their chosen destinations and is available at all times for any concerns or questions. All VIATORIA transfers and journeys and Extrem Events projects are organised with care to create confidence in and ensure the safety of every participant, whether a simple airport transfer, a voyage through Germany, Europe or South America, or an expedition with an unusual goal. Alexandra Köhler a certified medical assistant, project assistant for Extrem Events Matthias Jeschke e.k., and tour guide at VIATORIA. Together with Matthias Jeschke, she organizes and serves as a guide on all VIATORIA journeys, provides personal service to our guests, and serves as a constant contact person. By attending to the individual needs of VIATORIA guests, with her warm manner and constant willingness to listen, Alexandra creates an extraordinary sense of well-being for all of our travellers. Her medical training also provides guests with an additional layer of safety and security; they know they will have quick access to good medical care should it be needed. 27