Trekking
Paine
INFORMATION Trekking Paine
Description: 7 days
Program: Torres del Paine.
Trekking: Moderate
Price: starting at 550 Euros, 819 US$.
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Discover the magnificent, wild and unspoilt Torres Del Paine national park, declared world heritage by the Unesco.
Physical Level
This adventure does not require any special physical condition. Nevertheless, fitness is necessary to enjoy this travel.
Technical level
This adventure do not require any special technical level.
 Facilities
The regular trip is based on the lodgings described below, but it is possible to change the Hostels for Hotels of a higher rate (please consult us).
- Hostel international: at El Calafate. Four single beds rooms, full bathrooms.
-Full Camp (with or without bathroom facilities): Camps are set up in suitable areas of great beauty, generally next to a lake, lagoon or watercourse. Two-person igloo-type tents with sleepingbags, individual bed linen and insulating matresses, and dining room tents with tables and benches and a fully equipped kitchen.
Security
The trip does not include medical assistance. The guides carry a basic first-aid kit and VHF communication equipment in case of emergency.
Transport
It is done by private services, except in the rare case of a group of 8 or under, when regular buses will be are taken.
Guides
All groups have assistance, and guides where required. All the groups will be guided by a professional bilingual Mountain Guide, who belongs to the Argentine Association of Mountain Guides and authorized by National Parks, in the journeys that requires it.
Food
This trip includes almost all the meals. The few meals not included are those where experience taught us travelers prefer to choose freely. During stays at hostels or hotels, drinks are not included. When camping out, the four meals are served. The menu, always based on fresh ingredients, is carefully designed considering not only quality and savor but also the energetic demands of physical activity.
Breakfast: Thermos with hot water are provided with tea or coffee, and milk, cookies, jam, fruit and cereal.
Lunch: A main course, dessert and fruit juice or a lunchbox enjoyed at a panoramic point. The lunchbox contains a full salad or a sturdy sandwich, fruit juice and a candy or chocolate bar.
Snack: Assorted teas, cakes, cookies and sometimes “Tortas Fritas”, i.e. rich typical fried cakes. Snacks are served in the afternoon, once you return from the walks.
Dinner: It includes a starter (salad or soup), a main course (pasta, rice with squids, beef, stews, etc.), and dessert (such as pears in chocolate cream, fruit, fondue). Fruit juice, wine and coffee.
 Equipments and gears
Spring and Summer in Southern Patagonia present great thermical amplitude. Some days you will be able to sunbathe and on some other days the cold weather will oblige you to put on a pullover and a jacket. Layering is the key when choosing your outfit. Don´t pay luggage overweight, keep these suggestions in mind:
• Backpack (between 50 and 70 liters of capacity),
• Small Backpack (10-15 liters) optional for the hikes to carry camera/coat/personal objects,
• 2 pairs of "used-not new" footwear: one of comfortable trekking boots (better if they are waterproof) and the other tennis/running shoes,
• several stockings, 3 pairs minimum: 1 wool or polipropilene thick + 1 polipropilene thin + 1 cotton, better two or three of each,
• 2 long pants, loose fitting, jogging type, it is usually more comfortable to walk than jeans that also do not dry easily, 1 light pant waterproof,
• 2 short pants,
• 2 long-sleeved shirts and 3 or 4 short-sleeved shirts,
• 2 coats of polar fiber or pullovers (two layers of coats is better than one heavy coat),
• wind and rainproof jacket,
• coat cap & sun cap,
• gloves, coat & waterproof,
• UV sunglasses,
• solar protector factor 30, lip balm,
• hygiene elements (biodegradable soap), towel, personal medication,
• residual bags (we will Leave No Trace) and zip lock bags for wet clothes,
• torch/headlamp and batteries,
• photo camera, film and batteries.
• Rain cap.
 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 ocean storms bring humidity to the countryside.
In Patagonia, around Bariloche, it is cooler, 18-20° C average both in November and April, to rise up to 22- 24° C in December, January and February.
Further South, the area from Calafate to Ushuaia is famous for its strong winds, it is obviously much colder (O° to 20° C) and weather conditions change all the time.
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 accepted everywhere.
Customs
To enter the country, only a passport is needed (expiration date 6 months after departure).
Health
Nothing is compulsory concerning vaccination. Being vaccinate against Hepatitis B is recommended. And an important point: do not drink water of the tap.
Food
Argentina is well known for its wines, produced mostly in the province of Mendoza, near the Andes, and… for its fabulous beef! Ask for a "bife de chorizo" or "lomo" and have it with a good red Malbec wine. In Patagonia, don´t miss the Patagonian lamb barbecue, nor the trouts from the lakes nor the Pacific salmons.
If you are a vegetarian: no problem, Argentina is a great fruit and vegetable producer, so you will find quality and variety at very low prices.
BOOKING
To book this trip, please fill the 
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