"Antarctica
was truly like nothing else I have experienced. Waking
up to a golden sunrise, shimmering on glassy still
water, surrounded by huge, floating chunks of ice. I
still get the chills thinking about it, and it stirs
something deep inside me. I went thinking that it was
going to be a once in a life time adventure. I came back
certain that I will go there again."
Will Larsen, CA 2008 |
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"Our Bella
Treks experience was outstanding. The environment,
service, accommodations, and guides were first class, in
a wonderfully rustic Montana style. Back roads, fishing
holes, log cabins, farms, deer, sand hill cranes,
antelope, rabbits, and beautiful rivers were the
backdrop for a wonderful adventure. Fishing all day,
being pampered with lovely meals, fresh air and quiet
nights on comfy beds - what more could you wish for?"
Jane, Kalispell, MT 2007 |
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"Felicia's
calm and quiet competence, Cristians' engaging smile,
passion and knowledge of Patagonia and his grasp of the
English language combined with the beautiful places we
visited and the hiking to make a perfect trip."
Sandy and Bill Anderson, Billings, MT 2008 |
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"From the
time we landed in Patagonia, our days were filled with
activity, fun and beautiful vistas. Felicia exhibited
professionalism, caring about each of our needs and her
warmth and smile added to the enjoyment of our trip."
Carol M. and daughter Joselin, ID 2008 |
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"A wonderful
trip filled with sights that were new to me. New
flowers, wildlife, glaciers, and spectacular mountain
ranges. The hiking made me find new strength with
myself."
Anne Sloan, Ashland, OR 2008 |
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"Fantastico!
The days were full of fun, tough hikes, good food, great
sights and superb experiences."
Jim & Sody Jones, Billings, MT 2008 |
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"The hike to
the base of the Torres del Paine was my goal for this
vacation. Little did I know that the balance of the trip
would be as rewarding. Each day a trip in itself. Bella
Treks understanding of the region and connection to the
locals put an intimate touch on an adventure of grand
scale."
Craig Rolling, Sonoma, CA 2008 |
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"The Harrison
House was lovely and comfortable, the guides did a
splendid job of getting us into fish and helping us
catch them. It was great fun to be with a group of women
who enjoyed the outdoors, while at the same time
appreciate the pampering we received at the Harrison
House."
Jane, Kalispell, MT 2007 |
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“Thanks for arranging a very satisfactory and
well-executed itinerary for our group. Your contacts in
Argentina and Chile are excellent. The trip met all of
my expectations as the various activities, airport
transfers, accommodations, guides, scenery, food, and
associated events were as promised.”
Bob – Paine Circuit 2006 |
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“Enjoyed the trip very much. Thank you for taking care
of the details so well. Joanna and I were especially
please that Dad enjoyed the trip so much. The lamb BBQ
was a huge hit and we were lucky enough to have the
owner of the estancia join us for a glass of wine,
allowing Dad to learn more about the estancia.”
Neil – Paine Circuit 2006 |
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“One of our
best hiking experiences! Well planned and customized
for our level of physical capability. And the beauty of
this of Chile is like no other that we’ve experienced.”
Pam and Joe – Discovering the Torres del Paine 2007 |
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Learn to fly
fish, or practice your master cast along Montana’s
blue-ribbon trout streams. Check out the rodeo, local
museums and books by the state’s numerous authors, or
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“Bella Treks
meant beautiful panoramic Patagonia for us including new
friendships and fun and rewarding country and people.
… we especially are thankful for your great friend and
local guide, Andre. He has such a fun, gentle, winsome
personality with great wit and a wonderful expertise in
local customs, history, geology and biology of the
region…”
Carol and Kurt Larson – Kalispell, Montana |
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“Our trip to
Southern Patagonia and the Santiago area with Bella
Treks was wonderful—small group, very professional,
knowledgeable, and competent crew. Best parts: the
unobtrusive way in which the crew provided just the
right assistance even before we knew it was needed, the
willingness to be flexible and creative, and the
emphasis on having fun.
Roberta Boylan – Great Falls, Montana |
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“The height of
our trip (literally) was the trek to the base of the
towers, which was also one of the most taxing hikes we
have ever experienced. We have enclosed a print of the
photo you took showing Jim's reaction at the end. It was
most impressive to then hear your story of being the
first woman to climb the South Tower. We were almost
blown away, but not in the same way as on top of Grey
Glacier. We were disappointed that even with crampons on
our boots we could not stand up in the wind on top. You
made a wise choice to turn back but it was still a most
memorable experience. Last but hardly least, the other
impressive and most enjoyable days were the "wildlife
trek" (including penguin colonies on the first day, and
especially watching the way the male guanacos try to
establish superiority - i.e. from the rear); the trek to
French Valley and the prehistoric exposures to the Pali
Aike cave paintings and Mylodon Cave as we came to and
went from the Park”
Jim and Myrna Johnson – Kalispell, Montana |
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"The Patagonia landscape was beyond my expectations, the
mountains captivate you as they jet from the ground, their
prominence accented by numerous lakes of every blue hue
imaginable and exquisite cloud formations.
The Bella Treks guides love their life's work and are in
tune with the land. They eagerly point out indigenous
flora and fauna that the inexperienced eye would pass
over. The guides share the local history and tell of the
unique geology that begets the splendor of Patagonia
making the experience complete."
Kelli Grover – Portland, Oregon |
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"…the Patagonia extension was nothing short of fantastic.
Felicia and her team did a superb job in catering to every
desire that I expressed. The quality of the meals,
accommodations and most importantly the people were of the
highest standard. "
Steve Kirstiuk – Vancouver, Canada |
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"…it
is hard to know where to begin in my praise for this
Bella Treks experience. I have traveled to many
interesting spots in the world, but nothing compares to
the adventure of this Patagonian trip. I am
already planning on returning."
Jean
Agather – Kalispell, Montana
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"Our recent trip to Torres del Paines National Park,
under the guidance of Bella Treks could not have been a
more rewarding experience. From the moment of our
arrival in Punta Arenas until our departure a week later
we were beautifully taken care of.
The care and planning that went into this trip allowed
for flexibility in order to accommodate individual
desires and physical capabilities insuring everyone a
memorable journey.
We highly recommend Bella Treks."
Sandra and Eugene Kapetan -
Los Angeles, California
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