Category Archives: Chile

Patagonia Camp

Posted on February 7, 2019 by admin

Patagonia Camp lived up to our expectations – we chose different activities over the last 4 days – some of us took a boat ride to the Grey Glacier, some of us took short hikes and a couple of us … Continue reading →

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Trekking

Posted on February 5, 2019 by admin

Trekking around the Torres National Park with New View Tours Patagonia 2019! El Groupo esta mui fuente y felice! The views unfold all day! We see the glacial formation of a condor spreading its wings across the Grand Torres Mountain; … Continue reading →

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Sunset in Patagonia

Posted on February 4, 2019 by admin

Torres del Paine from Patagonia Camp – sunset about 10 pm! We stay at Patagonia Camp known for its Mongolian style yurts. Glamping at its finest. Our tours start each morning from here – designed for the activity level of … Continue reading →

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Chile – Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego – Feb22 – March 8, 2023

Posted on September 21, 2018 by admin

This trip is one not to miss: we design the tour during the summer season in the austral. Fly to Punta Arenas from Santiago, Chile to enjoy the port city on the Magellan straits where penguins and pelicans dive and … Continue reading →

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Chile to Argentina Cross Continental Tour – 10 to 14 days

Posted on March 16, 2018 by admin

This trip starts with a tour to Valparaiso on the coast, then heads for the city of Santiago. We stop at two inland vineyards outside Santiago. Then it is a flight to the Puerto Montt region along the Pacific coast. … Continue reading →

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With 10 Million Acres in Patagonia, a National Park System Is Born

Posted on February 27, 2018 by admin

From The New York Times:With 10 Million Acres in Patagonia, a National Park System Is BornTwo Americans snapped up large swaths of land in Chile, which they donated to a new conservation area that will be three times the size … Continue reading →

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Torres

Posted on March 11, 2016 by admin

The Torrres, the Towers trek is one of the most popular…always people passing both ways. Can you see why? Most of the trail is fine, but at the top, it is all loose skree (sic) and a huge challenge. Slow … Continue reading →

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A Few More Patagonia Trekking Pix

Posted on March 10, 2016 by admin

This is all at sea level – so altitude not an issue. Locals were complaining that it was too warm since the wind was not blowing as it usually does. The sun is incredibly hot while we looked at glaciers!! … Continue reading →

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Dog adopts Tourists for a Day!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by admin

More Hiking in the Chacabuco Valley near Cochrane! This dog follows us from the trail head through the river plain, across the river and up the trail all day! This is one of two suspension bridges built by the Tompkins’ … Continue reading →

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Hiking in the Chacabuco Valley, Aisen Province, near Cochrane, Chile

Posted on March 6, 2016 by admin

Above the Tomkins’ Lodge, behind the bluff is a series of lagoons….       Two condors fly in parallel formation above our heads when we get to their flat plateau – they have this breathtaking view of glacial mountains … Continue reading →

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Hotel Antumalal, Villarrica, Chile

Posted on March 5, 2016 by admin

One high point of our travels was in the lake district of central Chile. We visit the stunning Hotel Antumalal, a Bauhaus hotel beautifully maintained over the last 75 years outside of Pucon, Chile. Propped on a hillside, the clean … Continue reading →

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Valle Chacabuco near Cochrane, Chile

Posted on March 4, 2016 by admin

This huge valley is in a national park because of the generosity and the commitment by Doug and Kris Tomkins. They bought the property – the entire valley – and eventually donated the land back to the country of Chile. … Continue reading →

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The lodge at Parque Valle Chacabuco

Posted on March 3, 2016 by admin

Feb 23 After a flight to Balmaceda airport, a rental truck, a night in Coyhaique, then an all day drive over many mountain passes, all dirt roads, about 9 hours…. we are here. The last 9 kilometers off the Carratera … Continue reading →

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Drive from Coyhaique to Chacabuco

Posted on March 3, 2016 by admin

The drive started by 8:30 AM. We have to pass Cerro Castillo before 2 when construction will close the road. We will be on pavement until there – about 90 Kms but dirt the rest of the way – 315kms … Continue reading →

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Santiago to Balmaceda and Coyhaique – en route to Valle Chacabuco

Posted on March 3, 2016 by admin

Aisen Province, Chile – Region XI Destination – Patagonia National Park in the Chacabuco Valley. We fly from JFK overnight to Santiago, check in to a hotel near Center City for one night. This gives us enough time to catch up on … Continue reading →

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Santiago continued

Posted on March 3, 2016 by admin

We stroll the early evening, summer time here of course, across the enormous Plaza del Armas in the center of Santiago. There is a breeze to cut the heat that can be impressive especially now. The Museo Historico is closed, … Continue reading →

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Mapuche Myth

Posted on March 3, 2016 by admin

The myth is about two enormous reptiles depicted on this carved stone star: CaiCai is the ruler of the sea. Tran Tran is the ruler of the land. Like the Mapuche culture that had warring factions, these two were always … Continue reading →

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Santiago arrival

Posted on March 3, 2016 by admin

Well, we don’t have 36 hours here in Santiago – only this day and an overnight. We combine essential sleep, a long walk home from the museum through the Lasstarria neighborhood with book stalls and colorful musicians, cafes and lots … Continue reading →

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Travel Note April 2015

Posted on April 16, 2015 by admin

April 17, 2015 Dear Friends and Travelers, Happy Springtime from the Berkshires!  What a winter! And what travels we have had! A few pictures and stories from the High Sierra and the Intag Cloud Forest of Ecuador are up on … Continue reading →

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Patagonia, Chile

Posted on March 5, 2015 by admin

Fly thru Santiago, Chile to the southern tip of the Patagonia region where the exploration ensues of the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park. The city of Punta Arenas is below the 46th parallel. The capital of this region, Magallenes and … Continue reading →

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