INFORMATION
Physical Level
This adventure does not require any special physical level. Meanwhile, a good one is expected to enjoy this travel.
Technical level
This adventure do not require any special technical level.
Facilities
The regular trip is based on these lodgings described as following, but it is possible to change the nights of Hostels with Hotels of higher level (please consult us).
-Hostel international: They are used in El Chaltén, El Calafate and Ushuaia. They have rooms of 4 individual beds each one, with complete bathrooms.
-Refuge-housing: it is used in Tierra del Fuego. It is very similar to a hostel, but the beds are cuchetas (two superimposed simple beds). They provide sheets but not towels. The refuge is a cabin immerse in the forest with the aspect of a children´ story house. Almost all travelers will love to stay to live there. The owner attends it in person with some help assistant. The refuge has two plants, the superior plant is the bedroom, where 20 beds are located in a single room. The lower plant is a warm and cozy dining room.
-Camp Full (with or without bath services): we camp in suitable areas of great beauty, generally next to a lake, lagoon or course of water. We offer the camp already mounted with igloo type tents, double base, sleepingbags, individual sheets and insulating mattresses; dining room tents, table, benches and complete kitchen.
Security
The trip doesn't include medical assistance. The guides will carry a basic first-aid kit along the walks and VHF communication equipment for any emergency that could take place.
Transport
The transport will be in private services except the rare cases which the groups are less than 8 people, in that case it is carried out in regular bus.
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. Also, due to the variety of the destinations that embraces the trip, we have coordinators in different points like El Calafate, and our offices at El Chaltén and Usuahia.
Food
This trip includes almost all the foods. The few foods that are not included
are those that we know for experience that you prefer to choose freely. During the periods you stay in hostel or hotel, drinks are not included . During the periods you stay in camps, the four foods are full served, achieving a menu that not only contemplates your taste but also your energy needs, and always based on fresh ingrediants.
Breakfasts: Thermos with hot water are provided with options like tea, coffee and milk; accompanied by cookies, jams, fruits and cereals.
Lunches: They consist on a main course and dessert or a box lunch that is enjoyed in a panoramic point; always accompanied with juices. The box lunch contains an important salad or a good sandwich, accompanied by a fruit and a candy snack or chocolate.
Snacks: Infusions to select, with cakes, some sweetcookie or exceptionally fried cakes. They are served when people return from the walks.
Dinners: It includes starter (salads or soups), main course (pasta, rice with squids, meats, stews, etc.), desserts as pears with chocolate, fruits, fondue, accompanied by juice, wine and later the coffee.
Equipments and gears
The Southern Patagonia in spring-summer presents a great thermical amplitude. Some days we will be able to take sun baths and other days the cold wind will force us to shelter us with pullover and jackets. So layering is the key to choose your clothes. Without the need of taking with you the whole closet, keep in mind some suggestions:
• 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 and sun cap,
• gloves, coat and 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,
• 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.
TREKKING PATAGONIA
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