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Volunteer work in Patagonia

Posted on April 23, 2013 by admin

We’ve had lots of people ask us recently about volunteering in Patagonia and we haven’t been able to offer as many opportunities as we’d like to. However this message arrived yesterday from Paula at Conservacion Patagonica and I wanted to share … Continue reading →

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Why We Do What We Do, Part II

Posted on March 22, 2013 by admin

Just over a year ago I wrote a blog post called Why We Do What We Do. Last week I was reminded of this post as I walked back from lunch with two customers who had recently returned from Patagonia, … Continue reading →

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Travel insurance for a trip to Patagonia

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

For those who have a taste for getting out into unique wilderness environments for different adventures – whether it’s climbing Mount Aconcagua or hiking on the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap – it is important to look into all aspects of … Continue reading →

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Mountain biking and hiking trip in Torres del Paine tour operator review

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

Paola and Rosario recently returned from their trip to Torres del Paine where they spent 4 days hiking and cycling around the park on some wonderful trails. Here they tell us about their Bike and Hike Adventure as well as … Continue reading →

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Flying to Antarctica on a Hercules and the Polar Plunge on the Ocean Nova

Posted on January 18, 2013 by admin

A Fly-and-sail cruise is a fantastic way to journey to the Antarctic Peninsula, taking 2.5 hours instead of 2 days by boat, but the weather can have an effect on how you get there.  After a day of set backs … Continue reading →

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Torres del Paine Full Circuit Hike – A Glowing Review

Posted on January 9, 2013 by admin

In December 2012 Sue travelled to Patagonia in December 2012, to do the Torres del Paine Full Circuit with a twist, hiking and mountain biking around some of the most beautiful and wildlife-filled spots in the park including Laguna Azul … Continue reading →

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Review of 7-Day Antarctic Peninsula Fly-and-Cruise Day 1:

Posted on December 31, 2012 by admin

Brimming over with excitement at the thought of flying over the Drake Passage and seeing the Lemaire Channel, Charlotte Bay and the Gerlache Strait, I arrived in the port city of Punta Arenas in southern Chile on Friday 7th December. … Continue reading →

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Review of 13-Day tour of Patagonia and Polar Pioneer Antarctic Cruise Review

Posted on December 29, 2012 by admin

Emma visited Patagonia in November 2012 over 13 days as part of the South America Southern Explorer tour of El Chalten, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego.  In Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego and boarded the Antarctic vessel, the … Continue reading →

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Reciprocity fee for entering Argentina (USA, Canada, Australia)

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

This one definitely falls into the boring-but-important category, and if you are a UK passport holder then you’re lucky enough to not need to read this. If however you hold a US, Canadian or Australian passport then please get yourself … Continue reading →

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From the Carretera Austral to El Chalten: John & Georgie’s adventure

Posted on November 19, 2012 by admin

On my latest trip to Patagonia I had the pleasure of meeting John & Georgie who are enjoying a 3 month trip around Latin American. We met on the Carretera Austral and shared similar experiences of a very wild border … Continue reading →

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