Tierras Vivas comes to diffusing without profit helping porters families and the communities of Pilcobamba and Rallan located in the Cusco, Peru.
The project starts when we really realize that ...
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"Tierras Vivas provided an expedition which exceeded my greatest expectations. We took the a road less traveled which gave us access to to spectacular Inca ruins in way we could never have dreamed of - our group had the ruins all to themselves. We heard that the famed Inca trail supports a constant flow of sight-seers, but for five ... Danylo Fedoryka, Washington DC (USA) Musician - The band Scythian
Adventure These trips are required to walk from 4 to more hours and generally during days, and travelling in different means of transportation (domestic flights, local buses, train, boat, kayak, bike, horse and foot). accommodations are basic, for instance, hotel, hostal, familiar houses, lodges, or camping, so we recommend to be fit, and before coming out here, do an or two hours walk.
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Through the Mythical Route 40 from Bariloche to El Calafate. We will pass through the towns of El Bolsón, Epuyén, Cholila and Esquel, visit Los Alerces National Park, enjoy Lago Futalaufquen and stay overnight at ranches in Río Mayo and Los Antiguos. ‘La Cueva de los Manos’ (The Hands Cave), a World Heritage Site, will delight us with its 9000 year old cave art. The national trekking capital, El Chaltén, will welcome us with its awesome mountains Fitzroy and Torre, and the Grand Finale of our tour will be at El Calafate, to sail along the southern wall of the Perito Moreno glacier, and go for a mini-trek on the glacier itself.
Itinerary
Day 1:Arrive in Barilcohe at any time. No planned activities, so check in your hotel and explore this beauty city. Day 2: Leave Bariloche crossing the Comarca Andina to get into one of the most amazing National Parks in Argentina, Los Alerces. Day 3: After observe the incredible scenery with its great lakes, we keep traveling heading south patagonia to reach the town of Rio Mayo. Day 4: Our next destination, Los Antiguos, wright in the border with Chile, where we will visit one of the most biggest lakes in Argentina, Lago Buenos Aires. Day 5: Today we visit the Hand’s Cave, incredible paints of 9.000 years old made in caves along the beautiful canion called Rio Pinturas. Day 6: Keep traveling through the mythical route 40 to the trekking capital of Argentina, El Chalten. Day 7:Trekking in El Chalten, discovering glaciers, hiden lakes and the great Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre peaks. Day 8: After breakfast, a short hike and then keep heading down south until El Calafate, home of the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Day 9: Our day start with a tour through Lago Argentino with a minitrekking on the Moreno Glacier, amazing experience!! Day 10: End of the tour, but good time to extend your holidays, checking our section of Tailor Made Trips.
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Route: Bariloche-Lago Futalaufquen-Rio Mayo-Perito Moreno-Los Antiguos-Hand's Cave-El Chalten- El Calafate.
Crew: Local guides when necessary
Accommodation: at hotels, estancias, hostels and campsites
Highlights: Minitrekking tour to Perito Moreno Glacier.
Meal:All meals while on camping
Transport: Overland Transportation
Depending on number passengers:
Toyota Hilux 4X4
Mercedez Benz truck 1720. for 18 Passenger capacity
Not Included in this trip:
Local Payment USD400
Alcoholic drinks
Meals indicated as “free meals”
Entrances to the Nacional Parks
Optional Tours
Transfer IN
Pre & post tour accommodation
Internacional and domestic flights and departure tax
Travel insurance
Tips, baggage portage and other extras not specified.
Introdution
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us, (remember we are in south america). Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit traveling, with Tierras Vivas can be unpredictable. The dossier is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Please contact us for more information if needed.
Day 1: Arrive to Bariloche Arrive in Bariloche at any time, our local operator/representative will leave you a note at reception in the hotel for a briefing, so you can enjoy this beautiful city. Explore one of the most important ski resort of Argentina and taste the great chocolate!!
Day 2: From Bariloche to Lago Futalaufquen Leaving from Bariloche, we pass through the small towns of El Bolson, Epuyén and Cholila. We go into Los Alerces National Park, and travelling alongside the lakes we''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''ll come to Lake Futalaufquen. 10.00 hs. Pick up and transfer to Los Alerces National Park. 13.00 hs. Box lunch at El Bolsón, situated at 130 km. from Bariloche (including beverages) 15.00 hs. Move on to Lago Futalaufquen during 2 hours and a half (160 km.) 17.30 hs. Arrival and setting up of campment. 21.00 hs. Dinner at campsite, including beverages. Includes: transfers, box lunch and dinner at campsite (both including beverages), and campsite equipment.
Day 3: Lago Futalaufquen and Río Mayo After breakfast we make for the Rio Mayo locality. 8.00 hs. Breakfast to campsite. 9.00 hs. Tranfer to Río Mayo 12.30 hs. After 250 km. of journey, near Gobernador Costa, stop for lunch, beverages included. 14.00 hs. Move on through Route 40 17.00 hs. Completing another 250 km. arrival to Río Mayo. Setting up of Camping. 21.00 hs. Dinner at campsite, beverages included. Includes: breakfast at campsite, transfers, box lunch with beverages included, camping equipment and dinner at campsite, including beverages.
Day 4: Río Mayo - Perito Moreno / Los Antiguos Destination: Perito Moreno and Los Antiguos. 9.00 hs. Breakfast at campsite. 10.00 hs. Tranfer to Perito Moreno (125 km) 12.00 hs. Arrival and city tour. 13.00 hs. Box lunch including beverages. 14.00 hs. Tranfer to Los Antiguos 15.30 hs. Arrival Los Antiguos, situated at 70 km. from Perito Moreno. Lodging at hostel. 21.00 hs. Dinner, beverages NOT included. Incluyes: breakfast at campsite, tranfer, box lunch including beverages, staynight at hostel and dinner, beverages NOT included.
Day 5: Los Antiguos - Hand’s cave (Cueva de las Manos)
Breakfast followed by journey to Cueva de las Manos Ranch. 9.00 hs. Breakfast at campsite. 10.30 hs. Tranfer to Cueva de las Manos Ranch, situated at 250 km. from Los Antiguos. 13.30 hs. Arrival and setting up of campsite. Box lunch including beverages. Optional Excursión: ‘La Cueva de los Manos’ (The Cave of Hands), a World Heritage Site, will delight us with its 9000 year old cave art and Cañadón del Río Pinturas. 21.00 hs. Dinner at Restaurant of Cueva de las Manos Ranch. Does not include beverages. Includes: breakfast, Tranfers, box lunch with beverages, camping equipment and dinner at ranch, beverages NOT included.
Day 6: Hand’s Cave (Cueva de las Manos) 9.00 hs. Breakfast. 9.30 hs. Tranfer to El Chaltén (600 km), national trekking capital. Will welcome us with its imposing mountains Fitzroy and Torre. 13.00 hs. Box lunch including beverages during journey. 17.00 hs. Arrival and setting up of campsite. 21.00 hs. Dinner at campsite, beverages included. Includes: breakfast, transfers, box lunch with beverages, camping equipment and dinner at campsite including beverages.
Day 7: El Chaltén Breakfast followed by investigation of this spot which combines glaciers, hidden lagoons, ranches, lakes and the imposing presence of Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. 9.30 hs. Breakfast at campsite. 11.00 hs. Trek through Fitz Roy and Torre Mountains. 13.00 hs. Box lunch with beverages. Return to campsite. 21.00 hs. Dinner at campsite, beverages included. Includes: breakfast, transfers, trekking, box lunch and dinner at campsite (both beverages included) and camping equipment.
Day 8: El Calafate After breakfast we will go on a short walk. In the afternoon we will begin our journey to our next stop: El Calafate, a Patagonian city situated on the shores of Lago Argentino. 9.00 hs. Breakfast. 10.30 hs. Short walk. 13.00 hs. Box lunch, beverages included. 14.30 hs. Tranfer to El Calafate (220 km) 17.30 hs. Arrival and staynight at hostel. You are free for dinner. Includes: transfers, breakfast at campsite, short walk, box lunch with beverages included and staynight at hostel.
Day 9: El Calafate We will go to “Bahía Bajo de las Sombras” and go on an excursion on Lago Argentino, including a mini-trek on the Perito Moreno Glacier. 8.30 hs. Breakfast at campsite. 9.00 hs. Tranfer to Perito Moreno Glacier to beggin sailing on lago Argentino followed by Minitrekking on Perito Moreno Glacier. 18.00 hs. Return to Hostel. 21.00 hs. Farewell dinner. Does not include beverages Incluyes: tranfers, minitrekking on Perito Moreno Glacier with sailing on Lago Argentino, box lunch including beverages and farewell dinner, beverages NOT included and staynight at hostel.
Day 10: Departure
Breakfast and transfer to the airport and fly back home, but it is also good time for extend your holidays(check out our tailor made section).
Make your reservation; we have got daily departures for this trip, further details please contact us at the following email address: info@tierrasvivas.com
Important Notes:
1) Shorter/longer stays, hotel upgrades and extra trips all possible. Please contact our sales department for more information or check out our Taylor Made section.
2) Visas: You may be required to obtain a travel visa, also all countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT''''''''''''''''S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.
3) This trip is not available between May and September due to weather conditions.
Joining Hotel: The following hotel will be used in Bariloche, so please check the hotel details in your voucher. Bariloche
Hosteria Arequepay
Joining Instructions: This trip begins in Bariloche, at the hotel listed above. The transfer IN-OUT are not included in the cost of the tour, unless specified. When you leave customs at the airport, you will find the counters of the transfer companies, you can get a taxi there to g oto your hotel listed in your voucher. If you arrange in advance a transfer with Tierras Vivas, you will be met by a driver holding a banner with your name on it. This driver will be waiting for you by the exit of the arrivals lounge, so keep an eye out for the banner. You will be transferred to your hotel. At the time of booking please inform Tierras Vivas of your flight information to book this transfer. You will be met on day 1 at the hotel by our local operator/representative and will be briefed on the adventure ahead. If no one is there upon arrival at the hotel, look or ask for a message at the reception desk and the information will be waiting for you. Arrival Complications: We don''''''''''''''''t expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you can not commence your trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader/local operator or to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier. If you are unable to get in touch with your leader/local operator, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Local Emergency Contact If you need emergency assistance, you can contact us locally at the following phone numbers: Cell. + 54 9 11 5477 6846
Should you need to contact Tierras Vivas during a situation of extremely serious need, someone from our Operations staff will answer a mobile line at any time. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so we may return your call and assist you as soon as posible
Phone: +51 2352 11 Mobile: +51 0849 702 020
Checklist of what to take:
* Passport (with photocopies) * Travel insurance (with photocopies) * Airline tickets (with photocopies) * USD cash * Credit and debit cards * Vouchers and dossier * Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required * Camera and film * CD/MP3 player * Reading/writing material * Binoculars * Cover for backpacks * Fair sized daypack * Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably water proof) * Strong plastic bags to help keep gear dry * Sleeping bag (this can also be hired locally for approximately $5USD/day-these are high quality and warm) * Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen) * Thermal underwear * Fleece top * Windproof/waterproof jacket * 3 shirts/t-shirts * Sun hat * 1 pair of shorts * 1 pairs of long trousers * 2 pair hiking pants/track pants * Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes * Sport sandals * Sun block * Sunglasses * Toiletries (biodegradable) * Watch or alarm clock * Water bottle * Pocket knife * Small flashlight * First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re- hydration powder, and extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Meal Budget: Daily allowance USD30 for meals not included. For additional expenses, please contact our sales department for more information. sales@tierrasvivas.com
Emergency Fund: Please, make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an emergency fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) need a change to our planned tour. This is a rare occurrence! But you never know… Departure Tax: USD18 Argentina
Optional activities: Bariloche Mountain bike rental $10/day Day tour (circuito Chico) $12 Horseback riding $25-$45 Lakes crossing $140 Rafting $40 City Tour $10
El Chaltén: Horseback riding $20-$30 (half day) Ice climbing (Tower Glacier) $60 Trip: Laguna del Desierto $15 Viedma lake and glacier $65 All prices are in USD. A Couple of Rules: Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts you at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Tierras Vivas travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The explotation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader/local operators has the right to expel any member of the group/tour if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes. Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a trip with us, you will not be permitted to join the tour until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader or local operator, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Responsible Travel: Tierras Vivas has been responsible to offering low-impact tours that benefit traveller and host alike. We work with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts. Keeping in Touch: If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Ciber cafes are becoming increasingly commonplace and cheap throughout the regions we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travellers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our Emergency Contact.
AVAILABILITY & PRICES
This trip is not available between May and September due to weather conditions. For more information, please contact our sales department.
Local payment Most of our adventure trips involve a local payment. This amount is the final payment for your tour. Paying locally facilitates the flow of funds into countries that we travel through and also helps to reduce the overall price of the tour, allowing us to keep our tours at a competitive price, passing our costs savings on to you.
Tierras Vivas comes to diffusing without profit helping porters families and the communities of Pilcobamba and Rallan located in the Cusco, Peru.
The project starts when we really realize that ... 
... 
"Tierras Vivas provided an expedition which exceeded my greatest expectations. We took the a road less traveled which gave us access to to spectacular Inca ruins in way we could never have dreamed of - our group had the ruins all to themselves. We heard that the famed Inca trail supports a constant flow of sight-seers, but for five ...
Through the Mythical Route 40 from Bariloche to El Calafate. We will pass through the towns of El Bolsón, Epuyén, Cholila and Esquel, visit Los Alerces National Park, enjoy Lago Futalaufquen and stay overnight at ranches in Río Mayo and Los Antiguos. ‘La Cueva de los Manos’ (The Hands Cave), a World Heritage Site, will delight us with its 9000 year old cave art. The national trekking capital, El Chaltén, will welcome us with its awesome mountains Fitzroy and Torre, and the Grand Finale of our tour will be at El Calafate, to sail along the southern wall of the Perito Moreno glacier, and go for a mini-trek on the glacier itself.
