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2028 February

PATAGONIA:
Argentina & Chile

Journey to the WILD EDGE of South America!  
 

Journey from the tango‑filled streets of Buenos Aires to the glaciers of Argentine Patagonia, the windswept fjords and granite towers of Chile, and the option to extend the trip to the mystical Moai of Easter Island. You’ll blend cultural immersion, adventures, and options for more challenging hikes in El Calafate and Torres del Paine.

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 RAPA NUI in Easter Island 
2027 Oct 16 - 19 

Let's explore both Argentina and Chile: glaciers around El Calafate, mountain trails near El Chaltén, and the legendary landscapes of Torres del Paine and Puerto Natales. 

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Buenos Aires that pulses with world-class steak, tango at midnight, "European south" that makes it one of the most seductive cities on the planet.

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Image by Emerson Moretto

In Easter Island: Standing silent for 500 years, the towering Moai of Rapa Nui are the most mysterious human-made monuments on Earth, and seeing them in person will stop you in your tracks.

​​THIS IS A MULTI COUNTRY / CITY ITINERARY​

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Itinerary and prices are subject to change.​

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What's Included & Excluded

 
PATAGONIA

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11 Days 10 Nights in Lovely Boutique Hotels including a

three-day all inclusive stay in an Estancia​ 

Daily Breakfast, some Lunches and Dinners, only as stated 

Full Day Tours, Guides, Permits & Tickets as stated

Transfers & Drivers as stated  

Time For You after all this is your vacation

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EXTEND TO EASTER ISLAND IN RAPA NUI

Oct 16 - 19 details below.

 

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EXCLUDES:
Airfares both International and Domestic

Passport & Visas & other travel documents that maybe needed 
Transfers, Taxis, and Others
More at the bottom​

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Itinerary at a Glance: Specifics Below.

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Oct 6: Arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina

​​Oct 7: Buenos Aires​

Oct 8: Depart for Patagonia 'El Calafate' Argentina

Oct 9 - 10: Patagonia Argentina exploration​

Oct 11: Transfer Patagonia Puerto Natales, Chile ​

Oct 12 -13 : Patagonia Chile exploration​

Oct 14: Depart for Santiago, Chile

Oct 15: Santiago​

Oct 16: End of Tour

Oct 16 - 19 OPTION: Easter Island

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How To Get There

USA → Buenos Aires → Argentine Patagonia (El Calafate) → Chilean Patagonia (Puerto Natales) → Santiago → USA

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  • USA → Buenos Aires (EZE) on a major carrier such as AA, Delta, United, LATAM, Aerolíneas Argentinas

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  • Buenos Aires → El Calafate (FTE)  the Argentine Patagonia through Aeroparque (AEP)

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  • Overland transfer from El Calafate area into Chilean Patagonia in Puerto Natales/Torres del Paine

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  • Fly Chilean Patagonia (Puerto Natales PNT or Punta Arenas PUQ) → Santiago (SCL)

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  • Santiago (SCL) → USA on LATAM, American, Delta, or United

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Typical nonstop options:

New York (JFK) or Miami (MIA) → Buenos Aires (EZE) on American or Aerolíneas Argentinas

Costs

You will be redirected to STRIPE under NKCYOGA payment portal.

Please provide your roommate.

PATAGONIA ITINERARY: Argentina and Chile

Oct 6 Wed: Arrival in Argentina in Buenos Aires

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Arrive at Ministro Pistarini International Airport (IATA: EZE), commonly known as Ezeiza International Airport. [1] and transfer to your boutique hotel in Palermo or San Telmo (tba).

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Suggested Experiences: Neighborhood walk to get oriented.

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5:30 pm (option): 45-min Grounding yoga stretch session to ease jet lag.

7:00 pm Dinner at an agreed place (pay your own)

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Oct 7 Thurs:  Buenos Aires Day and Tango Dinner

Breakfast and Dinner

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Morning walking tour through historic Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, and San Telmo, with café stops and stories of immigration, tango, and Argentina’s modern history.

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Lunch on your own.

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7:00 pm Evening tango show and dinner, with the option to join a beginner class if the group is keen.

 

Prepare for the next day's departure for Patagonia

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Oct 8 Sat: Fly to El Calafate, Argentina

Breakfast and Dinner

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Morning flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate for the Los Glaciares National Park. 

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Arrival, Airport Pick Up, and Check in at TBA.

Lunch yours.

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Suggested Experiences:

- Afternoon visit to the Glaciarium ice museum and viewpoint to understand Patagonian ice fields and climate.

- Sunset lakeside walk and gentle yoga focusing on grounding and breath in the Patagonian wind.

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Oct 9 Sun: Perito Moreno Glacier ( The Glaciers National Park ) 

Breakfast and Lunch

 

Full‑day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier, including time on the boardwalks and an optional mini‑trek on the ice with crampons for those who want a bit more challenge.

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Boat navigation along the glacier face to experience ice walls calving into the turquoise water (conditions permitting).

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Back in El Calafate and the rest is yours. Dinner is yours.

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Oct 10 & Oct 11 Monday & Tuesday: Two-Day Estancia Stay, Choose your Adventure Style Today.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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An estancia is a large rural estate or cattle ranch. Traditionally dedicated to livestock grazing and farming, many of these historic estates now operate as rural retreats, boutique stays, offering visitors horseback riding, gaucho culture, and hearty farm-to-table dining.

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Suggested Experiences: Lago Argentino, Estancia Activities, Walks & Hikes Around Town  

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1) Navigation & Moderate Walks: Boat Trip on Lago Argentino to view other glaciers and dramatic mountain scenery, with truly scenic stops and short walks.

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2) Estancia Day: Spend the Day at our Traditional Estancia with light Hiking, Horse Riding, Sheep Shearing, and stories of frontier life of the gaucho culture.

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3) Visit the Town for Local Culture and Eats:

- Café time, Photography, and Local Artisan Markets

- Walichu Caves is a short drive outside town feature ancient indigenous rock paintings and sweeping views over the lake

 

6:00 pm (Option) Restorative Yoga to Unwind 

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Prepare for next day's departure for Chile.

 

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Oct 12 Wed: Cross into Chile in Puerto Natales

Breakfast and Lunch

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Overland transfer from El Calafate to Puerto Natales, following a route commonly used on cross‑border Patagonia itineraries.

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- Scenic stops at the border and along the pampas, with a picnic lunch and short stretching breaks.

- Evening arrival in Puerto Natales, a colorful harbor town and gateway to Torres del Paine National Park.

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Arrival, Hotel Check In at TBA

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The rest is yours. Dinner is yours.

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Oct 13 Thurs: Torres del Paine Full-Day Tour

Breakfast and Lunch 

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Guided Tour of Torres del Paine National Park with scenic stops at Lago Nordenskjöld, Salto Grande, and various miradores, with optional moderate hikes for closer views of the Cuernos del Paine or French Valley overlooks (conditions and group level permitting).

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Oct 14 Fri: Choose your adventures hike or fjords

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

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Suggested Experiences:

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1) Day Hike with Guide (from moderate to strong hikers)

Mirador Base Torres (for strong hikers) and

Shorter and lower‑elevation route for moderate adventure.

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Note: Multi‑day W‑trek itineraries are common here, but you’ll adapt that energy into a single highlight hike.

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2) Fjords & Wildlife Boat Navigation on Última Esperanza fjord and surrounding areas to spot birdlife, waterfalls, and hanging glaciers, similar to popular day cruises from Puerto Natales.

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End the day with a Twilight Walk along the fjord, with mountains silhouetted across the water.

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Prepare for next day's departure.

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Oct 15 Sat: Fly to Santiago (Chile)

Breakfast, Hotel Check Out, Airport Pick Up

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Morning transfer from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas, then flight to Santiago City.

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Transfer to Hotel and Check in at TBA

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Afternoon Leisure: Stroll through Lastarria or Bellas Artes, tasting Chilean pastries and coffee.

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(Option): Rooftop sunset gathering with views of the Andes and a casual farewell toast for those not continuing to Easter Island.

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Oct 16 Sun: Return Back Home OR Easter Island extension

Breakfast, Hotel Check out, and Airport Pick Up

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HAVE A NICE TRIP BACK TO YOUR NEXT DESTINATION!

THANK YOU and see you next.

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How To Get To Easter Island: 

We will take a direct commercial flight from Santiago International Airport (SCL) to Mataveri International Airport (IPC) on the island.  Flights take about 5 to 5.5 hours and are exclusively operated by LATAM Airlines

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Oct 16 Sun: Easter Island & Sunset Moai

 

Arrival and airport pick up to hotel check‑in at TBA

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Suggested Experiences:

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- A Coastal Walk near Hanga Roa to see your first moai and tune into the island’s volcanic landscape.

- Sunset viewpoint at Ahu Tahai or a similar ceremonial platform to witness the silhouettes of the moai against the Pacific.

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Lunch and Dinner are yours.

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Oct 17 Mon:  Archaeology & Traditional Polynesian Culture  

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Guided visit to key sites such as Rano Raraku (the quarry where moai were carved) and Ahu Tongariki, the iconic row of 15 restored statues facing inland.

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Cultural session with a local Rapa Nui guide about language, traditions, and contemporary life on the island.

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7:00 pm Enjoy Traditional Polynesian Culture - Experience the local heritage by attending a traditional dinner and dance show (like Ballet Kari Kari), featuring authentic island music and vibrant costumes.

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Oct 18 Tues:  This Day Is yours or Ocean Energy

Breakfast

Yoga + Hike (optional)

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Suggested Experiences:

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- Relax at its beaches, Swim or Snorkel at Anakena Beach.

- Hike along the crater rim of Rano Kay

- Visit the ceremonial village of Orongo

- Visit local handicraft markets.

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Prepare for next day's departure.

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Oct 19 Wed: Return to Santiago and Onward Flights

Breakfast, Hotel Check out and Transfer to Airport

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End of Tour.

​Thank you very much and see you soon!​​

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More Specifics, Indemnification and Liability, etc.

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Pricing Structure:

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Double Occupancy / Shared Room Total Cost: $ 10,600.00 (inclusive of applicable taxes and required deposits)
Cost per Participant: $ 5,300.00

 

Double occupancy accommodations are limited to a maximum of two (2) participants per room. Participants sharing a room will share the total accommodation cost for ten (10) nights and eleven (11) days. Bedding configurations may include one king, one queen, or two twin beds, subject to availability.

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Each participant is individually responsible for all additional costs, including but not limited to:

  • Tours, excursions, and activities

  • Ground transportation and transfers

  • Entrance fees, permits, and event tickets

 

Participants electing double occupancy must arrange their own roommate. Cultural Wanderer does not guarantee roommate placement or matching.

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Single Occupancy Total Cost: $ 6,780.00

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Single occupancy accommodations are designated for one (1) participant per room. The participant is solely responsible for the full cost of accommodations for eight (8) nights and nine (9) days, including breakfast where applicable.

 

The participant is also individually responsible for:

  • All transportation costs (including airport transfers and domestic travel)

  • Tours, excursions, and activities

  • Entrance fees and event tickets

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Payment Terms and Conditions

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  • A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per participant is required to secure participation.

  • The remaining balance is due on September 1, 2027 and is non-refundable.

  • Full payment must be completed no later than September 1, 2027. All payments are non-refundable after this date.

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If cancellation occurs on or after September 1, 2027, one hundred percent (100%) of the total trip cost will be forfeited, regardless of reason.

 

Payments may be made via cash, check, money order, Venmo (@Henna-Fuller), or PayPal (mahenna_2000@yahoo.com).

 

Please note: Payments made by credit card may be subject to additional processing fees.

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Important Notes
 

  • Participants are solely responsible for ensuring they possess valid passports, visas, and any other required travel documentation.

  • Travel insurance is strongly recommended and must be submitted prior to departure.

  • Cultural Wanderer strongly advises participants to review all health, safety, and entry requirements for Tanzania and Rwanda prior to travel.

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Changes and Cancellations by Organizer

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Cultural Wanderer / Hegina A. Fuller reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary, accommodations, transportation, or scheduled activities as deemed necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, safety considerations, or operational requirements.

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In the unlikely event that Cultural Wanderer cancels the trip, a refund will be issued in an amount deemed appropriate, less any non-recoverable expenses already incurred.

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Exclusions

 

The following items are not included in the package price:

  • International airfare (referrals available upon request)

  • Passport, visas, and required travel documentation

  • Travel insurance (mandatory recommendation)

  • Meals, snacks, and beverages not specified in the itinerary

  • Transportation outside of scheduled tours and excursions

  • Entrance fees and tickets not explicitly listed in the itinerary

  • Gratuities and tips for guides, drivers, and service providers

  • Optional activities, including but not limited to spa services, massages, and personal experiences

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The Indemnification and Liability form will be emailed or mailed few weeks before departure.

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Contact Information

 

For inquiries, please contact:
Email: henna@culturalwanderer.com
Phone/Text: 816-591-3642

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