Patagonia Running Adventure ARGENTINA, CHILE 8 NIGHTS INTENSE PRICES FROM $431 PER NIGHT RUNNING | ADVENTURE AND ADRENALINE | HIKING HIGHLIGHTS Gaze upon Patagonia's wonders while running daily timed races along lakeshores, sand dunes and the Andes Mountain Range. Hit the ground running—adventure awaits in Argentina and Chile! This is a land of dramatically diverse terrain and in a little over a week, you’ll discover just what makes it the ruggedly beautiful piece of paradise that it is. On this unforgettable expedition powered by Vacation Races, you’ll run and hike 62k through ancient sand dunes, up and over Glaciar Perito Moreno and along the iced shores of Bariloche’s lake district. This larger-than-life location emanates an ambition that matches your own. Follow its trail to a black sand beach that sprawls beneath a snow-capped volcano. Run across the Chilean-Argentinian border (before being awarded your medal). Embrace cliffside rock-climbing under the guidance of your local guides. Paddle to a picnic on the banks of the Limay River. Embark on a glacial boat tour you’ll never forget, all along the southernmost tip of South America. There’s no place on Earth quite like Patagonia. PAGE 1 ITINERARY Arrive in El Calafate, Argentina You’ll arrive in Calafate, Argentina by Saturday afternoon and your Vacation Races team will meet you at the airport with a shuttle to the hotel for the first night. They’ll check you in and get everyone oriented for what to expect throughout the week. It will also be your first chance to meet your fellow adventurers! Dinner is included the first night. The Day’s Highlights • Arrive in Argentina • Group Welcome Dinner • Event Check-in El Chalten, Argentina: Dunes Run & Rock Climbing Terrain: Trail Distance: 7k Elevation gain: 400 ft Course layout: Loop Pack your bags, you’re heading to El Chalten. Don’t worry, you will be back to El Calafate in a few days. You’ll wake up early and head straight to your first run of the week, which is a great introduction to Ruta 40, the main route that travels through Argentina. On the way to El Chalten, the group will stop in La Leona, the only stopping point on Ruta 40 between El Calafate and El Chalten. You'll run a 7K through sand dunes past the Viedma Lake reflection fo the Andes Mountain Range, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. After the run, you'll have a catered lunch at the Estancia La Estela Ranch before heading to your hotel in El Chalten to check in. In the late afternoon, you'll do some rock climbing with local guides on a cliffside next to the famed Roy Fitz. Then enjoy a group dinner at a pizzeria next to the hotel. The Day’s Highlights • La Leona Dunes Run • Rock Climbing El Chalten, Argentina: El Fitz Hike Terrain: Trail Distance: 21k Elevation gain: 800 ft Course layout: Loop This will be an early morning and the longest run of the week. The group will leave right from the hotel and run on the Sendero Al El Fitz / El Fitz Trail. You'll run a loop ending back at the hotel where you will have time to shower and change before checking out of the hotel. You will have time to wander El Chalten and do some exploring or shopping before loading the buses and driving back to El Calafate. There will be a group dinner at a local BBQ (they have vegetarian options as well), where you can see local gauchos shearing sheep. The Day’s Highlights • El Fitz Hike Loop PAGE 2 El Calafete, Argentina: Hike Perito Moreno & Glacial Boat Tour Terrain: Trail Distance: 5k Elevation gain: 500 ft Course layout: Point-to-point hike You won’t run this day but it will be a long day of hiking. You'll take a boat out to the Glaciar Perito Moreno located in the Los Glaciares National Park—named after the explorer Fransisco Moreno who explored the area in the 19th century and played a significant part in defending the territory of Argentina. From there you'll gear up for a day-hike out on the glacier where you'll definitely hear the rumblings of the glacier calving. After exploring the Glacier, the group will head back to El Calafate where you'll have some time to explore the city on your own and enjoy the local cuisine of your choice. The team will, of course, offer a few of their favorite suggestions. The Day’s Highlights • Hiking on Perito Moreno • Glacier by Boat tour Bariloche, Argentina: Fly to Bariloche & Gondola Run Terrain: Trail Distance: 5k Elevation loss: 200 ft Course layout: Point-to-point run You’re leaving on a jet plane! This morning you’ll wake up, have breakfast at the hotel and pack your bags to fly up ot Bariloche. You’ll need to wear your running clothes and have your day pack with you because you’re going straight to the Gondola and running down the trail/road to the bottom. After you've had time to check in and shower, you will walk through the historic town of Bariloche and have a nice group dinner. The Day’s Highlights • Flight to Bariloche and Gondola Run Bariloche, Argentina: Limay River Float & Paddle Terrain: Trail Distance: 10k Elevation gain: 100 ft Course layout: Point-to-point run Whatever floats your boat! Today, you’ll travel past the Nahuel Huapi Lake and make your way to the Limay River where you'll embark on a 10K run along the river until reaching a bank. Here, the group will load 10-man boats and paddle down to a riverside picnic that has been laid out on a private ranch. Everyone will hang out here for a few hours and enjoy the shade and views. Next, everyone will load the shuttles and head back to the hotel where you'll be on your own for the night. You’ll be able to do some sightseeing, eat more empanadas than you should, or find some chocolates and coffee before you head to dinner. You can go on your own or grab some of your new friends and find a er staurant. PAGE 3 The Day’s Highlights • Limay River Float • River Paddle Peulla, Chile: Cross the Andes by Boat & Foot Terrain: Trail Distance: 3k & 5k Elevation gain: Minimal Course layout: Point-to-point run You're on a boat! Today you’re crossing the Andes! You will be traveling from Argentina to Chile, not only by boat but on foot as well. This might be the most fun day of the trip, crossing 3 bodies of water by boat and running across the border from Argentina into Chile and staying in a private hotel in the middle of the lakes. The group will board a boat in Bariloche and cross the Nahuel Huapi Lake. Once you dock, you'll run the 5k to the next dock. You'll cross Lago Frias, take a short bus ride, and run across the border, finishing the day with a bus ride to Hotel Natura Peulla, Patagonia, where you'll stay for the night. These grounds are amazing—they’re filled with paths leading to waterfalls and spectacular gardens. Day’s Highlights • Crossing the Andes by Boat & Foot Puerto Varas, Chile: Chilean Boat Ride & Volcano Run Terrain: Trail Distance: 6K Elevation gain: Minimal Course layout: Point-to-point run After you have breakfast at the hotel, everyone will board the last boat ride and arrive in Puerto Varas to run a trail towards the Osorno Volcano flowing through the debris field and end ta the shore where you will have a catered lunch on the black sand beach. Vacation Races' shuttles will pick you up and take you to Puerto Varas where you'll enjoy the final elebrc atory dinner. Day’s Highlights • Chilean Boat Ride • Volcano Run • Celebratory Dinner Depart from Puerto Varas, Chile All good things must come to an end—until the next adventure, that is! All will depart from the hotel to the airport via shuttle, bus or taxi to Puerto Montt Airport. PAGE 4 OFFERS FROM $431 PER NIGHT 8-Night Patagonia Adventure Based on rate for two guests 8 NIGHTS | This is an all-inclusive adventure! That means that ALL the details of planning your trip are taken care of for you. The package price displayed is per person per night based on double occupancy. If you register with a partner, you will be able to stay with them. If you register as solo adventurer, we will pair you with someone else of the same gender in a hotel room or, if you prefer to have your hotel room to yourself, there will be an additional cost. Package Includes: • Accommodations for 8 nights • All daily races • Most meals • Transportation around the country • Park fees • Extra activities (glacier tour, river float, boat crossing, etc.) • High-quality gear and souvenirs that you'll cherish for years More Information Q & A What is not included? • Airfare to and from Patagonia • A meal or two, where you’ll get to explore the local culinary options on your own • Souvenirs • Additional food or drink • Travel insurance (highly recommended) • Gratuities How difficult are the runs and hikes? How good of shape do I need to be in? Most everyone will be walking the uphills of the trails while running the flats and downhills. They expect runners to maintain at least a 20 minute/mile pace on these trail runs. Do I have to run every day? This is your vacation—you should do what you want! If you want to take a break for a day or two, then by all means do it.