2021 HARVARD ALUMNI TRAVELS DISCOVER • LEARN • CONNECT • EXPLORE The Natural Gems and Luxury Lodges of PATAGONIA October 31 to November 11, 2021 with Study Leader Horseback riding; (below right) Moutain biking in the Lake District Harvard Study Leader On this exclusive HBS journey, embark on a captivating 12-day journey through the vast, A Harvard University study leader pristine wilderness of Patagonia. After touring the will accompany us, adding a unique vibrant metropolis of Santiago, head south to Chile’s Patagonian and memorable perspective to this Lake District, a region of snow-capped volcanoes, crystal clear extraordinary journey. The study leader will present an informative lakes and mystic forests. Your first stop will be Pucón and the educational program developed lovely Vira Vira lodge. Choose from tailor-made adventures such exclusively for our members. We were as trekking in a national park, horseback riding with a Chilean unable to confirm the study leader huaso (cowboy), white-water rafting on the Trancura River, in time for the publishing of this kayaking on Lake Tinquilco, or mountain biking to the foot of brochure, but we invite you to call the Villarrica Volcano. Travel onward to the Hotel AWA, perched our office for further information along the sparkling shoreline of Lake Llanquihue, just outside at 800-422-1636. of Puerto Varas. Enjoy a private excursion to Petrohué Falls and explore Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Finally, head to Puerto Natales, gateway to Patagonia’s crown jewel, Torres del Paine National Park, set amid monolithic granite spires, azure colored lakes, and glaciers. The Singular Patagonia lodge offers a comfortable base from which to choose from a number of excursions both in and surrounding the park including a boat trip to massive glaciers, spectacular kayaking, horseback riding, bird-watching, and biking. Activity Level 3: A LITTLE MORE TO IT This is a moderately active to active program, depending on which activity options guests select. Excursions can be tailored to guests’ specific interests and fitness levels. Hikes of different mileage and dura- tion are offered. Activities include trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, birdwatching, horseback riding, boat navigation of glaciers (southern Patagonia) and white-water rafting (Lake District). TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL Torres del Paine; Huerquehue National Park; Santiago Schedule by Day 56-acre estate facing the forests biking, volcano climbing, and Andes mountains and of birdwatching walks, and tours the Lake District. The primeval of the nearby farm and cheese SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2021 forests of 1,000-year-old making facility; or, just enjoy the U.S. / Santiago monkey-puzzle trees draped tranquil surroundings of Vira Vira Depart the U.S. on an overnight in feathery lichen are only a from one of the outdoor hot tubs flight to Santiago. short hike away. Because of along the river. the lakes nearby and the steep Vira Vira (2B, 2L, 2D) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 mountains, there’s an enormous Santiago range of all-season land- and FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 water-based activities that are Pucón / Puerto Montt / Arrive in Santiago and transfer offered. This afternoon, choose to your hotel. This afternoon you from tailor-made excursions Puerto Varas embark on a city tour of Santiago hosted by knowledgeable and Enjoy your morning at Vira exploring San Cristobal Hill and engaging guides, including hikes, Vira. After, transfer to Puerto the Pueblo de Los Dominicos wilderness bike rides, horseback Varas. Along the way witness Handicraft Market. riding, kayaking expedition, and remarkable vistas of emerald Ritz-Carlton (D) river rafting. All excursions are lakes, green forests, and specifically tailored according to snow-capped volcanoes. You’ll TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 your interests and fitness levels. arrive at your hotel perched Santiago / Temuco / Vira Vira (B, L, D) along the sparkling shoreline of Pucón Lake Llanquihue, just outside WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 – of popular Puerto Varas. Each This morning fly to Temuco and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 of its guest rooms boasts transfer to Pucón. Generally Pucón uninterrupted views across Lake considered as the adventure Llanquihue to Volcano Osorno. Explore the lakes, rivers, fjords, capital of Chile, the area around Hotel AWA (B, L, D) Pucón offers myriad outdoor and peaks of Chile’s Lake District. Vira Vira’s personal activities. There is however SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 far more to this multi-faceted excursion managers and your destination. National parks, tour director will assist you Puerto Varas volcanoes, mountains, and lakes in choosing from tailor-made This morning enjoy a private create one of the most beautiful excursions for each day. excursion to Petrohué Falls, a natural sites Chile has to offer. Excursions and choices include: succession of rapids with its The area is also the seat of the kayaking along Lake Tinquilco, capricious forms of volcanic Mapuche, Chile’s main ethnic boat floats on the Liucura River, rocks bathed by emerald color group. Their culture is very much white-water rafting over the waterfalls against a backdrop of alive in the area through cuisine, rapids of the Trancura River, Andean mountains and Chile’s traditions, and language. Your trekking (various levels of magnificent Osorno Volcano. lodge the Vira Vira is nestled difficulty, both half and full-day), Next, explore the town of Puerto amidst a spectacular, sprawling horseback riding, mountain Varas, known as “La ciudad de las rosas” or “The city of roses”, FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL Bolivia Paraguay Brazil Uruguay SANTIAGO Pacic OceanChile Argentina TEMUCO PUCÓN PUERTO VARAS PUERTO MONTT Atlantic Ocean and its central streets and pampas, ice fields, and boulevards are decorated with glaciers, make it an these gentle, fragrant rosettes. impressive sight. Look In the company of a guide, out for herds of guanacos peruse through the quaint stores and rheas, flamingos, for locally-crafted Mapuche condors, foxes, geese, TORRES DEL PAINE artifacts. Continue to Frutillar, and black-necked swans. NATIONAL PARK founded in 1856 by German Lakes and lagoons PUERTO settlers and distinguished by abound in hues of blue, NATALES its beautiful lakeside setting, green, and gray. Each PUNTA ARENAS colorful Victorian and Bavarian- evening at cocktail hour, style houses, churches, and choose from a variety teahouses. Hotel AWA (B, L, D) of excursions including excursions in the national SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 park and surrounding area for Puerto Montt / Punta the following day. Activities range in difficulty from easy Arenas / Puerto Natales to challenging and include Highlights Transfer to the airport in nearby navigating the Patagonian • Explore the lakes, Puerto Montt for a flight to Punta glaciers via boat, kayaking, rivers, fjords, and peaks Arenas, Chile’s southernmost cooking lessons, hiking, city, located on the Strait of mountain biking, or horseback of Chile’s Lake District. Magellan opposite Tierra del riding. On Tuesday evening • Enjoy reflective walks Fuego. Founded in 1848, in its gather for a farewell dinner. among the majestic golden age it served as a port of The Singular Hotel (2B, 2L, 2D) massifs of Torres del call for ships circumnavigating Paine National Park. the world. Transfer to Puerto WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Natales to the Singular Lodge Puerto Natales / Punta • Unwind at three of and gateway to Torres del Paine Arenas / Santiago / U.S. Patagonia’s top luxury National Park, the crown jewel lodges after each day of of Patagonia. Return to Punta Arenas and successful Adventures. The Singular Hotel (B, D) transfer to the airport for a flight to Santiago. Connect with flights • Choose from tailor- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 – back to the U.S. (B) made excursions TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 including day hikes, Torres del Paine THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 wilderness bike rides, Torres del Paine National Park Arrive U.S. horseback adventures, was declared a Biosphere Arrive this morning in the kayaking expeditions, Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. The U.S. and connect to your and river rafting. dramatic mountain formations home airport. of towering rock, windswept The Singular; bedroom at Vira Vira; dessert at Vira Vira Accommodations Ritz-Carlton Santiago Awa Hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, set within the presti- The hotel is located on the shores of Lake gious El Golf district, captures this distinct energy Llanquihue, close to Puerto Varas and at the and experience with luxury hotel rooms and suites, gateway to Patagonia. Each of its rooms boast a luxurious rooftop spa and wellness center, a col- uninterrupted views across Lake Llanquihue to lection of elegant meeting and event spaces and Osorno Volcano. Guests can also enjoy exclusive locally inspired dining. Rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, access to hotel facilities, such as the spa with a Santiago boast a classic stylish décor. They feature semi-Olympic pool, the beach and its private jetty spacious seating and dining areas. Splendid views and the organic fruit and vegetable garden and free of the city can be enjoyed from the rooms. Wi-Fi. AWA also possesses a fine dining restaurant Vira Vira with a gastronomic menu based on produce from The Vira Vira is located just outside of Pucon its organic garden and local growers. nestled amidst a spectacular sprawling 56-acre The Singular Patagonia estate. Immersed in a beautiful park with natural Since it opened in late 2011, The Singular Patagonia lagoons, flowing rivers and sensational views of the has been the most talked about hotel property Villarrica Volcano, luxurious grounds boast both a in Chilean Patagonia. Situated on a National magnificent lodge and hacienda with beautifully Historic Landmark site, the hotel is the result of appointed suites and villas. A modern working a meticulous, 10-year transformation of a former farm, organic vegetable garden and state-of-the- cold-storage plant into a striking industrial-meets- art cheese factory complete the estate.