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INDEX 1. EcoCp s Wildlife & Soft Adventure Progrs Patagonia Wildlife Safari 6 Day Patagonia Puma Tracking Wildlife Photo Adventure 8 Day Patagonia United Premium Tour 2. EcoCp s Hiking / Trekking Progrs 7 Day Torres del Paine W Trek 5 Day Torres del Paine Short W Trek 9 Day Torres del Paine Circuit 3. EcoCp s Multi-Sport Progr 6 Day Epic patagonia 4. Yoga Dome 5. Getting in and out of Torres del Paine National Park 6. EcoCp s Domes 04 06 08 09 10 11 12 14 15 18 3
01. EcoCp s Wildlife & Soft Adventure Progrs Patagonia WILDLIFE SAFARI CODE PAT SD This progr gives travelers the opportunity to experience a unique Patagonian Safari in Torres del Paine NP and enjoy Standard, Superior or Suite Domes in the ecologically-sustainable EcoCp Patagonia. MAIN FACTS - Departures: every day from September 2016 to May 2017. No traveler minimum - Length: from 4 to 7 days - Accommodation: EcoCp s Suite, Superior or Standard Domes - Level: easy or active, depending on the day excursion selected by the guest - Daily nature walks and trekking activities, cycling tours twice a week based on a weekly excursions chart (see table below) - Full board - One English speaking guide for every 12 people- The maximum group size per excursion is 16 people - For more details, email us at info@cascada.travel PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS Private services can be provided, although for environmental reasons and to share resources (vehicles and fuel), we recommend booking our regular departures. 4
Patagonia Wildlife Safari Weekly Excursions Chart Activity Difficulty Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Nature Easy Laguna Azul Western Lakes & Grey Glacier Sarmiento Lake & Fauna Trail Laguna Azul Western Lakes & Grey Glacier Sarmiento Lake & Fauna Trail Salto Grande & El Condor Lookout Hike Demanding Tower Base Trek Western Lakes & Hike Cerro Ferrier Pehoe Lake crossing & Hike French Valley Tower Base Trek Western Lakes & Hike Cerro Ferrier Pehoe Lake crossing & Hike French Valley Trek Cerro Paine Bike Easy to moderate Laguna Azul Laguna Azul CHILDREN ARE WELCOME! (MINIMUM 6 YEARS OLD STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) EcoCp s Patagonian Wildlife Safari in Torres del Paine is the ideal setting for a memorable fily vacation. Our quadruple Suite Domes can comfortably accommodate two parents downstairs and two children on the mezzanine. A discount applies for Children (6-12 years old) VIP OR HONEYMOON SUPPLEMENT EcoCp Patagonia can offer supplements upon request such as: - Special in-dome welcome cocktail with sparkling wine and cheese platter - Breakfast service in the Suite Domes - Farewell handcrafted gift on last day EXTENSIONS TO ARGENTINA (EL CHALTEN, El Calafate & USHUAIA) Wildlife Safari connects with Argentinian Patagonia in multiple forms - ask for details. 5
CODE PAT 080 6 day Patagonia Puma Tracking Wildlife Photo Adventure Patagonia Puma Tracking Wildlife Photo Adventure is an exploration into Torres del Paine s unique wildlife, led by photo & wildlife professional Diego Araya. Each day, travelers will discover and photograph the park s geology, spectacular sunrises & sunsets and native flora & fauna, including the endangered huemul and the elusive puma, one of the world s most enigmatic felines. 6
MAIN FACTS - Scheduled Departures: Ask with your Cascada Expert for departure progr date - Length: 6 days - Accommodation: 5 nights EcoCp Suite Domes - Level: easy to moderate - Group size: minimum 1 person / maximum 4 people - Flora and Fauna observation and photography - English speaking specialist wildlife guide - Full Board - Photo equient (binoculars not included) Brief Itinerary (Sple Itinerary) Day 1: Arrival at Torres del Paine from Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales. Lunch at EcoCp and Afternoon Fauna and Flora Observation. Day 2: Flora observation & photography Los Cuernos Day 3: Grey Glacier boat trip and huemul photography Day 4: Laguna Azul fox, guanaco & wildlife photography Day 5: Puma tracking and photography Laguna Amarga Day 6: Early morning tour. Lunch at EcoCp. In the afternoon transfer to Punta Arenas. (Actual Itinerary will depend on tracking te, group & weather) About the Tour Guide: Diego Araya - professional photographer and expert wildlife guide Diego has always been passionate about nature and wildlife. During his studies in Marine Biology he began to explore photography in search of intimacy and mutual understanding with animals. Once he got his college degree, and after some traveling around Europe and North America, he found work with the national Park Service in Chile running projects related to ecotourism and conservation. In 2004 he left behind his professional achievements and urban conveniences to live in Patagonia in pursuit of his lifelong dre and to be one with nature. Over the years he has managed to create one of the finest and most complete professional photography archives of Patagonian wildlife, together with becoming one of the most qualified residents in tracking, approximation and photography of the fauna in the region. At the moment he is a professional wildlife photographer, EcoCp Photo Adventure Tour Guide, and is working on several editorial and tourism projects. 7
8 day Patagonia United premium TOUR* CODE PAT 033P This progr is ideal for travelers interested in continuing to Argentinian Patagonia. The Patagonia United Chile & Argentina progr is made up of a 4 day Wildlife Safari progr plus a 3 day premium extension to Argentina visiting Los Glaciares NP, Fitz Roy Massif and Glacier Perito Moreno. The services in Argentina, including excursions and accommodation, are of the se high standards as those on EcoCp s Wildlife Safari and transportation during the entire trip is provided in comfortable minivans enabling comfort-sensitive passengers to avoid public bus connections. MAIN FACTS - Length: 8 days (4 days in Chile, 4 days in Argentina) - Accommodation: EcoCp s Suite Domes (T.del Paine), Hotel Los Cerros (Chalten), Hotel Kau Yatun (El Calafate) - Level: Moderate - One English speaking guide for every 12 peoples - All ground services in Chile will be provided in semi-private van. while in Argentina ground services will be in private vans. Brief Itinerary Day 1-3, In Torres del Paine as described on page two. Day 4, Drive to Los Glaciares NP, El Chalten, ARG. Day 5, Full day hike to Laguna Torre, Los Glaciares NP, El Chalten, ARG. Day 6, Full day Rio Blanco Trail, Los Glaciares NP, El Chalten, ARG. Day 7, Journey to El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares NP, El Calafate, ARG. Day 8, Departure El Calafate. *Ask for Regular version of progr. 8
02. EcoCp s Hiking / Trekking Progrs 7 day Torres del Paine W trek CODE PAT 025 The W route snaking in-between Torres del Paine s craggy mountains is often referred to as Patagonia s best known trek. Scenic views, unparalleled flora & fauna and challenging hikes make this trip an unforgettable experience for any trekker! MAIN FACTS - Departures: every Monday from October to April, no traveler minimum - Length: 7 days - Accommodation: 4 nights EcoCp s Suite, Superior or Standard Domes & 2 nights mountain huts (Refugios) - Level: Demanding - Total trekking distance: approx. (84km/52mi) - One trekking guide per 6 hikers - Maximum group size: 12 people Brief Itinerary Day 1 (Mon): Arrival at Torres del Paine, EcoCp Day 2 (Tue): Trek Paso Los Cuernos trail (16km/10mi), Cabaña or Refugio Cuernos Day 3 (Wed): Trek French Valley (25km/15mi), Refugio Paine Grande Day 4 (Thu): Trek to Grey (14km/9mi), boat tour across Grey Lake & return to EcoCp Day 5 (Fri): Trek to Paine Towers (21km/13mi), EcoCp Day 6 (Sat): Hike Laguna Azul (8km/ 5mi), EcoCp Day 7 (Sun): Departure Torres del Paine 9
5 day Torres del Paine SHORT W trek CODE PAT 026 This short version of the W caters to hikers with less time to travel or those wishing to combine with Argentina s hikes around Mount Fitzroy in El Chalten. MAIN FACTS - Departures: every Sunday, from October to April, no traveler minimum - Length: 5 days - Accommodation: 3 nights EcoCp s Suite, Superior or Standard Domes & 1 night mountain hut (Refugio) - Level: Demanding - Total trekking distance: approx. 37mi/60km Brief Itinerary Day 1 (Sun): Arrival at Torres del Paine, EcoCp Day 2 (Mon): Trek French Valley trail, Refugio Paine(25km/15mi) Day 3 (Tue): Trek Pehoe - Grey trail EcoCp (14km/9mi) Day 4 (Wed): Trek to the Towers, EcoCp (21km/13mi) Day 5 (Thu): Drive to Punta Arenas 10
9 day Torres del Paine CIRCUIT CODE PAT 017 The circuit around the fous Paine Massif is the option for serious hikers in excellent physical condition seeking more challenging experiences and keen to cp with very little facilities in Torres de Paine s wilder and less accessible locations. Definitely one of the world s most azing trekking routes! MAIN FACTS - Departures: every Wednesday, from November to March, minimum 2 people to depart - Length: 9 days - Accommodation: 8 nights cping - Optional 3 nights upgrade to EcoCp s Suite, Superior or Standard Dome. - Level: Strenuous - Total trekking distance: approx. 115km/72mi - Porters carry personal and communal gear - One trekking guide per 6 people - Maximum group size is 12 people Brief Itinerary Day 1 (Wed): Arrival at Torres del Paine, Torre Central Cping Site Day 2 (Thu): Trek to Lago Dickson (29km/ 18mi), Dickson Cp. Day 3 (Fri): Trek to Los Perros (9km/ 5mi), Los Perros Cp. Day 4 (Sat): Trek to Grey (Gardner Pass, 22km/14mi), Grey Cp. Day 5 (Sun): Trek to Pehoe Lake (11km/7mi), Paine Grande Cp Day 6 (Mon): Trek French Valley (25km/15mi), Cuernos Cp. Day 7 (Tue): Trek Cuernos Trail (16km/10mi), Torre Central Cping Site. Day 8 (Wed): Trek to the Paine Towers (21km/13mi rt), Torre Central Cping Site Day 9 (Thu): Departure Torres del Paine. *Please note that our Torres del Paine Circuit Progr offers accommodation (in tents) and meals at EcoCp. If you would like to enjoy a full EcoCp Experience you can upgrade to our Suite, Superior or Standard Domes. 11
03. EcoCp s Multi-Sport Progr 6 day EPIC patagonia Enjoy the best of Chilean Patagonia on this energetic, multi-sport adventure leading you through the highlights of Torres del Paine! Hike, cycle, kayak and go on horseback through the magnificent Patagonian scenery by day and wind down with EcoCp s community atmosphere, good food and wine by night. CODE PAT 027 12
MAIN FACTS - Departures: every day on request from November to March. - Length: 6 Days - Activities: Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Horse Back Riding - Accommodation: 5 nights EcoCp s Suite, Superior or Standard Domes - Level: moderate - One English speaking guide for every 12 people - Maximum group size: 12 people Brief Itinerary (Sple Itinerary) Day 1 (Sun): Arrival at Torres del Paine Day 2 (Mon): Bike and Patagonian BBQ Day 3 (Tue): Kayak Grey Lake, Boat trip to Grey Glaciar Day 4 (Wed): Horse riding Day 5 (Thu): Trek to the Towers Base Day 6 (Fri): Departure Torres del Paine NP 13
04. Yoga Dome EcoCp, with its location in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park and total immersion in the surrounding wilderness, is an ideal retreat to practice yoga and connect with the magnificent Patagonian landscapes. We offer Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. Complimentary classes 4 days a week, EcoCp s yoga dome hosts hour-long morning stretching sessions (6.00, 7.05 & 8.10, Tuesday to Friday). All EcoCp progr participants who want to stretch their muscles before their day s hike or nature walk can attend! We also offer an evening class (6.00 and 7.10, Monday to Thursday), open to all progr participants. Private classes Also available at EcoCp, will be schedule between instructor and guest directly. Anyone is welcome to take a private class, guest or non-resident. The class lasts an hour and a quarter and the level of yoga to be practiced is at the client s discretion. EcoCp Patagonia Yoga Timetable Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:00 Upon prior reservation Yoga stretching class Yoga stretching class Yoga stretching class Yoga stretching class - - 7:05 Upon prior reservation Yoga stretching class Yoga stretching class Yoga stretching class Yoga stretching class - - 8:10 Upon prior reservation Yoga stretching class Yoga stretching class Yoga stretching class Yoga stretching class - - 18:00 Relaxing Yoga Class Relaxing Yoga Class Relaxing Yoga Class Relaxing Yoga Class Upon prior reservation - - 19:10 Relaxing Yoga Class Relaxing Yoga Class Relaxing Yoga Class Relaxing Yoga Class Upon prior reservation - - 14
05. Getting in and out of Torres del Paine National Park Flying in/out The easiest way to enter / leave Torres del Paine is through Punta Arenas (PUQ, Chile) or El Calafate (FTE, Argentina). Both cities have domestic airports receiving flights from Santiago de Chile and Buenos Aires respectively. International flights from North America and Europe will most likely arrive / depart Santiago or Buenos Aires in the early morning or late evening. The safest and most comfortable connection is a morning flight to Punta Arenas the day after arriving in Chile, and evening departure to your home country leaving the day after your return flight from Punta Arenas. Overland Transport In Torres del Paine and throughout Patagonia, transport is in minivans that normally seat between 8 and 14 people, with luggage stored in a pull-cart. Journeys with 3 clients or less use 5-seater pickup trucks. Private departures with 6 guests or less use smaller minivans. None of these vehicles have onboard toilets. We strongly ask our guests to book our regular daily shuttles to and from Punta Arenas / Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine / EcoCp, so as to minimize the use of vehicles and fuel on these long journeys. 15
Entering / leaving viapunta Arenas, Chile The following transfer routes are included for all our regular progrs: All times shown below are approximate. From Departure Time Time City Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Pick Up (Journey to EcoCp Early Transfer Punta Arenas Puerto Natales Hotels* 10:15 Airport 11:30 Skorpios Cruises Dock 1 Bus Terminal Hotels* 10:15 11:30 10:15 11:30 10:15 11:30 10:15 11:30 - - - 1 10:15 11:30 - - 10:15 11:30 Late Tansfer Punta Arenas Australis Cruises** Airport 3:30-3:00 3:30 - - - 3:00 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30-3:30 * Downtown hotels only ** Passengers will be picked up upon arrival From Departure Time Time City Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Drop Off (Journey back from EcoCp) Transfer Puerto Natales Punta Arenas EcoCp Office / Hotels 11:00 Airport Australis Cruises Office Hotels 2:30 11:00-2:30 2:30 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 - - - 2:30 2:30 2:30 2:30 2:30 11:00-2:30 16
Entering/leaving via El Calafate, Argentina Transportation on regular buses between El Calafate and Torres del Paine is included for all trips in this brochure. Travelers who want more privacy and comfort can either book a private transfer at an additional cost or upgrade to a comfortable semi-private transfer doing these routes. Check details and semi-private transfer upgrade costs in the Prices section: www.cascada.travel/about/ecocp-patagonia-weekly-transfer-board Transfers to/from El Calafate, argentina Pick up Drop off Service Description Place Time Place Time Price per Person El Calafate to EcoCp EcoCp to El Calafate Via Regular Public Bus Upgrade to semi Private Transfer Via Regular Public Bus Upgrade to semi Private Transfer Transfer from hotel to bus terminal, public bus to Puerto Natales, the EcoCp s van to the Park Transfer from hotel to Argentine borderline, board another van, then drive to the Park Transfer from EcoCp to Chilean borderline, take public bus to El Calafate, then transfer to the hotel Transfer from EcoCp to Chilean borderline, board another Van, then drive to then drive to the hotel in El Calafate Hotel 7:00 Hotel 7:00 EcoCp 7:00 EcoCp 9:00 EcoCp Patagonia EcoCp Patagonia 7:00 1:00 Hotel 2:30 Hotel 3:30 Included for all EcoCp s progr Check price list Included for all EcoCp s progr Check price list 17
06. EcoCp s Domes EcoCp Dome Suite Dome Suite Dome Loft Superior Dome Standard Dome Dome interior Size 28m² / 300ft² 28m² / 300ft² 23m² / 250ft² 10m²/108ft² Bed King-size or twin beds 4 single standard beds or 2 single standard beds &1 king-size bed Heating Low-emission wood stove Propane heater in bathroom Low-emission wood stove Propane heater in bathroom Queen-size or twin beds Propane heater in bedroom Standard size or twin beds No heating Bathroom Private fully-equipped bathroom Composting toilet Private fully-equipped bathroom Composting toilet Private fully-equipped bathroom Composting toilet Shared bathrooms Food/Beverage Full Board Full Board Full Board Full Board Extras Open terrace, enclosed porch Patagonian-style sofas Open terrace, enclosed porch Patagonian-style sofas Staircase leading up to loft Decoration made of natural fibers Enclosed porch Hobbit home feeling guaranteed Ideal for Friends and couples Groups, friends & fily Friends and couples Individuals, shared basis option, friends and couples Suggested tour Wildlife Safari Patagonia United Premium Puma Tracking Wildlife Safari Patagonia United Premium Puma Tracking 5d W Trek 7d W trek 9d Paine Circuit Wildlife Safari 5d W Trek 7d W trek 9d Paine Circuit Patagonia United 18
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