This trip is a combination of 2 journeys, Overland to Tierra del Fuego (XSU) p73 and Patagonia, Penguins and Pantanal (XUR) p73. Plenty of time to explore the awesome landscape and great cities of the south and chill out on the beach. Travelling on generally good roads to some spectacular destinations. The climate can vary from sunny beach weather to colder mountain conditions.There are 4 trips to still depart in 2007Itinerary Weeks 1-2: Visit Chile's famed wine region to stock up for the journey 3 nights free in Chilean Lake District & Pucon 2 or 3 night stay in Bariloche, stunning mountain resort Wildcamp by scenic lake in Los Alerces NP 3 nights free to explore the awesome Los Glaciares NP Guided full day trip to Moreno Glacier Weeks 3-4: 3 or 4 nights to explore in depth the rugged Torres del Paine NP Overland through the southern most part of the Americas, Tierra del Fuego Guided tour of Tierra del Fuego NP Journey across the wild plains of Patagonia Week 5: Guided day to the penguin colonies at Punta Tombo NP Guided visit to Valdez Peninsular to meet the elephant seals and sealions Overland through the vast Pampas, home to the cowboy Gauchos 3 or 4 nights to explore Buenos Aires, the coolest city in South America Weeks 6-6 1/2: Boat trips and wildlife treks in the pantanal of the Esteros del Ibera Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio de Mini Mission 2 full days to discover the unbelievable Iguazu Falls 3 days along Brazil's Emerald Coast around Parati Laid back boat trips to islands off Parati

Trip Information: 80% camping, 20% hotels
Adventure Rating: Moderate
Accommodation: - Campsites, wildcamps, hostels/hotels.
Tour staff and support: 2 crew, local guides as necessary. Classic Dragoman truck.
Profile: This trip is a combination of 2 journeys, Overland to Tierra del Fuego (XSU) p73 and Patagonia, Penguins and Pantanal (XUR) p73. Plenty of time to explore the awesome landscape and great cities of the south and chill out on the beach. Travelling on generally good roads to some spectacular destinations. The climate can vary from sunny beach weather to colder mountain conditions.
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