Arrival at Buenos Aires airport and transfer to the domestic airport, flight to Bariloche in Northwestern Patagonia. Overnight at a cozy hostel in Llao Llao. Three hour excursion around "Short Circuit" in the beautiful lake district of Nahuel Huapí.


Day 2:
Short crossing and then hike to a typical Estancia (farm-ranch) over the Patagonian steppe, where we are welcomed with a delicious Lamb Asado. Today we shall experience the impressive difference between the landscapes west and east of Bariloche, separated only by a few kilometers. With some luck we can see the condors circle above our heads over the bizarre rock formations. Same overnight stay as previous day.


Day 3:
Crossing to Steffen Lake, where we begin our 7-day tour over the Andes to Chile. Rafting along the emerald green Manso River (Grade II-III). Lunch and dinner in the midst of an almost virgin landscape. The next six nights are spent at the camping site.


Day 4:
After breakfast we mount our horses and ride along a shoreside track in the direction of Chile. Wonderful views of mountains and waterfalls await us on the way.


Day 5:
 The excursion continues on rafting kayaks (duckys), where we'll see carp swim around us in the crystal clear waters. Shortly after the border crossing we set up camp on the river and enjoy a Lamb Asado.


Day 6:
Inhabitants of this remote area will lend us their horses. Descent on horseback in the midst of the luxurious and damp wilderness, which shall leave a deep impression on us.


Day 7:
We continue on foot, descending toward the valley.


Day 8:
After a hearty breakfast, we do some hiking and in the early afternoon we lower our boats back into the Manso.


Day 9:
Rafting along the Manso and later along the Río Puelo until we reach Tagua- Tagua Lake. Here, our boats and equipment are loaded onto a ferry and crossed over to the other side of the lake. There we let the Río Puelo drift us down to the Pacific. We take a regular service bus to Puerto Varas on the Llanquíhue Lake with the breathtaking Osorno Volcano directly in front of us. Overnight stay in small inn.


Day 10:
A visit to the very picturesque Angelmó Fish Market in Puerto Montt, where we will also find a great variety of handmade rugs and other such wares.


Day 11:
Regular service bus to Bariloche, overnight stay at Llao-Llao in an inn.


Day 12:
Private transfer to Bariloche airport, flight back to Buenos Aires, transfer to the hotel and overnight.


Day 13:
City-tour through the center of Buenos Aires, an overwhelming metropolis, visiting several public buildings, harbor, the Tango quarter San Telmo, and very typical cafés. In the afternoon transfer to the international airport and departure flight.

Includes: all entrance fees in national parks and reserves, complete gear, specialized guide, full board on tent nights, transfers in Chile and Argentina, all overnights in hotels and inns with breakfast

Not Included: flights, airport taxes, optional excursion and activities, insurance, medical insurance, extras, not specified meals, extras tips and gratitude to the guides.
 

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