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Tours to Easter Island |
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Atacama & Patagonia
- 17 days - Flight inclusive* The trip to Easter Island can be added to this tour as an optional. |
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Atacama & Patagonia
- 17 days - Flight inclusive* |
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Click on The Adventure Company link
below for additional information and current pricing. |
Atacama Desert &
Lake District
From Santiago you fly north to
the mysterious Atacama Desert – a
vast area of arid mountains,
volcanoes and salt flats. Explore
the evocative Valley of the Moon and
take the option to see the unusual
Tatio Geysers. Traveling south you
reach the contrasting verdant Lake
District where snow-capped volcanoes
fringe beautiful lakes. Enjoy great
hiking and take a choice of optional
activities from rafting to volcano
climbs.
Patagonia & Torres
del Paine NP
Almost at the end of the world
you enter the pristine wilderness of
Patagonia and visit a penguin
colony. Torres del Paine National
Park provides a grand finale of
stunning mountain scenery, lakes,
glaciers and of course excellent
walking. This includes a full day
challenging trek to the base of the
Torres for stupendous views of the
mighty granite peaks which tower
above you.
Easter Island
Extension 21 days ref. CLE
Mysterious and unique, the Moai
heads of Easter Island have
enthralled and fascinated for
centuries. Days 1-15 As main
itinerary. 16 Fly to Easter Island.
17/18 Visit Moais, Crater Lake &
ceremonial village of Orongo. 19 Fly
to Santiago. 20/21 Overnight flight
to London. Price including extension
from £2,958.*
Responsible Travel
We use a local Group Leader and
locally owned hotels. In national
parks we strictly leave only
footprints.
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*NOTE: Guaranteed departure - Includes festival - Teenage departure - Single parents - Airfare included from the UK only. |
To help you choose the right trip, The Adventure Company has graded every itinerary. Obviously, grading is quite subjective - what is demanding for some people may be easy for others, and vice versa - so please keep this in mind when choosing a trip. Most healthy, active people will be able to take part in and enjoy nearly every trip. Just click on the grade assigned to the tour you are interested in -- Gentle - Easy - Active - Moderate - Demanding - Strenuous.
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These trips are more about culture, landscapes and sights, rather than activity. There may be the odd walk on reasonably flat terrain, but be aware that walking city streets or clambering over ancient monuments can still be tiring. The itinerary could involve some tough traveling, so a sense of adventure is essential; you should be flexible, open-minded and prepared for the unexpected. Anyone in good health should be able to take part. |
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This type of trip might have the odd half-day (say 2-4 hours) walk, or possibly longer. There will invariably be some ascent and descent but on generally easy gradients. Max. altitude 2000m. Suitable for anyone in good health and normal fitness. |
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Can involve activities like cycling, kayaking, walking, rafting, or even dog-sledding, for a half or full day. Suitable for anyone in good health and of normal fitness. No previous experience required, but you should undertake a program of exercise before the trip to get the most enjoyment out of each activity. |
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Harder half/full-day walks (3-6 hours) over rugged terrain and involving regular steep ascent and descent (max. 700m) and possibly with some minor obstacles. Max. altitude around 3000m. You will have to carry a daysac (up to 6kg). Requires reasonable physical condition. Previous experience or preparation beneficial. |
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Tough half day or full day-walks (up to 8 hrs) over rough paths, involving considerable ascent/descent (up to 1000m) on steep slopes with some minor obstacles or hazards. Max. altitude around 4000m. You will have to carry a large daysac or small rucksack (occasionally with a sleeping bag and personal gear up to 12kg). Good physical condition is essential. Some previous experience and/or preparation essential. |
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Challenging, full-day walks of up to 12 hours, on very steep slopes in difficult terrain, with ascent/descent of over 1000m, at altitudes of over 4000m and/or in a rigorous climate. Many obstacles – some major. Scrambling may be involved. This also applies to treks of extended duration and any trek which is unsupported, i.e. where you must carry a rucksack with personal gear, food and equipment. Excellent physical condition and previous experience and appropriate preparation are essential. |
Note: technical skills, e.g. rope-work, using crampons or ice-axes, are not needed on any trip.
