Zekeseven Travel Agency

INFORMATION

Duration: 10 days, 9 nights
Highlight: Bariloche, lake district, north Patagonia with 3 days Kayaking, rafting, horseback riding, trekking.
Price: starting at 1500 Us$.

Level
This adventure requires intermediate physical level. Trekkings have a medium level. Swimming ability is compulsory. Not previous experiences with kayak are required.
Gears and clothes
We suggest taking suitable clothes for you are going to places in the mountains, warm but light sweaters and casual jackets which are effective to keep your body protected from rain and wind. 2 pairs of footwears, 1 light, 1 medium trekking, 1 back pack (40-45 l). All special gears for outdoors activities are provided. Special comments, kayak expedition: Do not wear cotton wool clothes. Water sneakers: We recommend carrying waterproof sneakers or water-resistant footwear, such as sandals or neoprene boots. Most of our guides use sandals during these outings.
Sunhat: A baseball cap or US Marine-type sunhat are ideal for these outings.
Woolen cap: A woolen or polartec cap always comes handy when temperature starts dropping.
Sunglasses & sunscreen: We are quite persistent on this: the sun in our region is quite tricky. The sunscreen used must be water repellant.
Medication: When carrying medication, please make sure that 1. you warn your guide on this and on the timetable for your medication; 2. you carry the name of the drug and its expiration date; 3. you carry the corresponding dose indications; 4. you pack it in waterproof bags; 5. you bring extra doses in a separate bag and leave this bag with your guide just in case you lose the one you carry.
Toilet paper: We provide a toilet bag, although you can bring your own toilet items.
Water bottles: We provide mineral water bottles. You can always bring cycling or Naigene bottles, which come quite handy.
Camera: Only in dry bags or boxes
Gloves: Only necessary during the cold seasons.
Refreshments: Coffee/tea and soft drinks will be available throughout the trip, while wine will accompany our dinners.
Camp footwear: One pair of sneakers or tennis shoes to use at the campsite.
Flashlights: Do not forget to bring batteries.
Personal items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, hair brush, etc.
Sleeping bag: One synthetic bag is recommended. When uncertain as to the weather, or lacking the adequate sleeping bag, contact us or check the local outdoor gear stores.
Clothes:
Our clothes should be in accordance with the time of the year we choose for the outing, although always bearing in mind that the temperature may drop and it may rain during any season. The most practical way to regulate our body temperature and remain warm is by dressing in layers (in true “onion” style). We recommend avoiding cotton garments, as these require a long period to dry, thus keeping us wet and making us feel cold. The ideal materials for the first layer, even when wet, are Lycra, polypropylene, nylon, and polyester. Synthetic material such as polartec provides an adequate second layer. Wool represents yet another alternative. • Rain pants & thin waterproof jacket: Recommended for the unexpected rain. • Windstopper: The rain jacket may also be used as windstopper • Warm pants: 1 pair of polartec or other type of warm pants for the campsite. Jeans are not recommended. • Pants: 1 pair of light pants, of the quick-drying type • Sweaters: 2 warm polartec or synthetic sweaters. • Long-sleeve shirts: 3 (non-cotton). • T-shirts: 2 or 3. • Shorts: 2, preferably of the quick-drying type. • Socks: 2 pairs of warm socks, and 3 pairs of light socks for kayaking.
Climate
It is usually hot in Buenos Aires during the summer season (north hemisphere winter), i.e. from November to April (30-35º C during the day).The climate can be a little bit dry, but the country receives rainstorms from the oceanside. In Patagonia, around Bariloche, it is cooler, 18-20° C average in both November and April, to rise up to 22- 24° C in December, January and February.
Time
GMT -3
Currency
The local currency is the peso. One euro is about 4 pesos and one Usd is about 3 pesos. It is not necessary to travel with a lot of cash (pesos or dollars). Visa, MasterCard or American express are useful all the time.
Customs
To enter the country, only a passport is needed.
Health
Nothing is compulsory concerning vaccination. Being vaccinate against Hepatitis B is recommended. We advise NOT drinking tap water.



BOOKING
To book this trip, please fill the booking request form or simply contact us by e-mail booking@zekeseven.com