Destination:
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Novemeber 18- December 02, 2012 |
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Explora
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Pumalin NP Sea Kayak & Hot Springs |
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Southern Patagonia |
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Patagonia
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Aysen Glacier Trail |
Hike & River float*November 18- December 02, 2012 |
An 8-day hike along the Aysen Glacier Trail. It's spectacular terrain, great camping and all at sea-level! Traverse through a stunning slice of remote, rugged, and undiscovered Patagonia. Option and highly recommended to finish the vacation with a river float from the northern Patagonian Ice-Field to the Ocean. The impressive physical geography, glaciology and cultural elements of this journey combine to make this a 'world-class' trip that should be on any seasoned active travelers' bucket list!
Highlights:
- Hike, horseback ride and raft through the basin of the Northern Patagonian Ice Field.
- Explore the future Unesco World Biosphere Reserve
- Guided by founder and creator of The Aysen Glacier Trail and the Ice to Ocean Expedition.
- Travel through dramatic glacial landscape of Patagonia in Chile. View recent climate changes that have affected the Patagonian Ice Fields.
- Hike along the Rio Baker, Chile’s most voluminous river, from its headwaters to where it drains into the Northern Patagonian Ice Field.
| Dates: | January - April 2012 |
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AGT - 10 days standard- $3,000 per person
Ice to Ocean Option 14 days- $4,200 per person |
| Download detailed itinerary (pdf) View slide show Download registration (pdf) Download registration form (DOC) |
Please call for more information and trip prices 406-223-2595 email us: travel@bellatreks.com |
Atacama Ethno-Culture Expedition |
Luxury Accommodations
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This Chilean travel expedition takes you to the driest place on Earth: the Atacama Desert. Paradoxically, this inhospitable area teems with life. Humans first arrived here 10,000 years ago and since then the Atacama has become a meeting place of different cultures and traditions.
- Guided travel in the Atacama Desert - enjoy hiking, photography and wildlife viewing
- Observe the cultures of this magical place - hunters & gatherers, pastoralists and farmers
- Learn more about Andean cosmology from local guides and insider experiences
- Experience local cultures and learn about the influence of the Tiwanaku, Inca and Spanish peoples on this region
- Retire daily in luxurious accommodations in San Pedro.
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All year
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5 days / 4 nights
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| Learn more about this trip |
Explora AtacamaExplora PatagoniaExplora Easter Island |
Luxury Accommodations
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Explora is a way of traveling to remote places in South America, based on in-depth explorati
on of the environment and the luxury of the essentials. On an Explora expedition, the aim is for travelers to interact with the environment and learn from nature and from local people. In other words, that they are part of the experience. - Atacama, Chilean adventure. - A journey for the soul
- Patagonia - Discover Torres del Paine National Park. Hiking, Photo Safari - Wildlife Photography, Bird Watching and Horseback Riding through impressive mountain scenery.
- Easter Island - Rapa Nui, farthest island from any populated land on the planet. View the mysterious moai - giant statues sculpted from rock. This special territory of Chile is a five hour flight from Santiago.
- Wine Program - Local Vineyards, Wine Tastings, Vinter lead Q & A sessions. Vino tinto, vino blanco
- Comfortable and Luxury Accommodations at each location.
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All year
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| Duration: | 4 days / 3 nights to 9 days / 8 nights |
| Learn more about Explora Easter Island (PDF) Learn more about Explora Patagonia (PDF) Learn more about Explora Atacama (PDF) |
Aysen Glacier Trail orIce to Ocean |
Hike & River float |
An 8-day hike along the Aysen Glacier Trail. It's spectacular terrain, great camping and all at sea-level! Traverse through a stunning slice of remote, rugged, and undiscovered Patagonia. Option and highly recommended to finish the vacation with a river float from the northern Patagonian Ice-Field to the Ocean. The impressive physical geography, glaciology and cultural elements of this journey combine to make this a 'world-class' trip that should be on any seasoned active travelers' bucket list!
Highlights:
- Hike, horseback ride and raft through the basin of the Northern Patagonian Ice Field.
- Explore the future Unesco World Biosphere Reserve
- Guided by founder and creator of The Aysen Glacier Trail and the Ice to Ocean Expedition.
- Travel through dramatic glacial landscape of Patagonia in Chile. View recent climate changes that have affected the Patagonian Ice Fields.
- Hike along the Rio Baker, Chile’s most voluminous river, from its headwaters to where it drains into the Northern Patagonian Ice Field.
| Dates: | January - April 2012 |
| Duration: |
AGT - 10 days standard- $3,000 per person
Ice to Ocean Option 14 days- $4,200 per person |
| Download detailed itinerary (pdf) View slide show Download registration (pdf) Download registration form (DOC) |
Please call for more information and trip prices 406-223-2595 email us: travel@bellatreks.com |
Pumalin National Park |
Sea Kayaking
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This wonderful trip guides Bella Treks clients along the coasts of the largest p
rivate park in the World, Pumalin Park. Guests will paddle in sea kayaks along these unique and impressive glacially carved landscapes which compare to Fjord Land in New Zealand. View valleys that extend between granite walls and enjoy three natural hot springs surrounded by nature. Wildlife and birdwatching opportunities abound in Pumalin National Park, including a chance to see sea lions, penguins, dolphins, sea otters and a large variety of birds.
Highlights:
- Paddle the coastline of Cahuelmo fjord in a sea kayak
- Soak in three natural hot springs
- Investigate sea lion rockeries,
- Wildlife and birdwatching opportunities are plentiful - Condors, Humboldt penguins, sea otters, aquatic bird life
- Camp along the way and enjoy delicious food and company
- Solitude and pristine landscapes
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November - May 2012
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6 Days / 5 Nights
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| Learn more about our trips (PDF) |
Southern Patagonia
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Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Photography |
A 14-day travel adventure featuring a visit to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, hiking in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina, viewing of the famous Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina, crossing of the Strait of Magellan and exploration of Ushuaia, the southern most city in South America. Wildlife viewing, birdwatching and excellent scenic photography opportunities. This is a big trip in a big landscape!
- Visit Ushuaia City on Island Tierra del Fuego
- Travel to Torres del Paine National Park
- Travel to Los Glaciares National Park
- Travel to Lapataia National Park
- Spectacular hikes led by expert guides
- Visit the Magellanic penguin colony on Otway Sound
| Dates: |
November - April 2012
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14 Days / 13 Nights
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Patagonia, Torres del Paine NP & Cape Horn |
Hiking |
Experience travel to the best of the Torres del Paine. This trip offers, day hikes into breath-taking valleys, through virgin beech forest and into the shadow of the Southern Ice Field, the third largest ice field in the world. Go first class in luxurious accommodations or stay in backpacker-style rustic chalets known locally as refugios. Explore the Cape Horn area with knowledgeable guides
Highlights:
- Spectacular hikes led by expert guides
- Visit the Magellanic penguin colony on Otway Sound
- Learn about the abundant ecology and history of Patagonia
- Hotel accommodations throughout the trip (no camping or refugios)
- Small group size
| Dates: |
October - April 2012
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9 Days / 8 Nights
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