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Photo gallery of pictures from our ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure vacation
Iguana Jan 2010
Travelling on two wheels is a great way to meet the locals and slow down to smell the coffee.

MEET OUR GUIDES:

ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure travel guide
Sebastian Hansen
"Sebastian was amazing. He is so dedicated to making the South America experience a fantastic one, and is so obviously proud of his country and his heritage. "
Catriona Hellicar (New South Wales, Australia) Feb 2010 Condor
News Clips and Reviews
Patagonia - Day One
by Dan Cooperman

Just got back to my room from dinner after my first full day of the Condor tour. It was a lot of driving as we had to make our way from Punta Arenas, which is where I flew in to from Santiago, to Puerto Natales, the launching spot (well almost) for our W hike, a four day/three night, 70 km hike deep into Torres del Paine National Park. Dating back 12 million years, Torres is a hiker's delight located deep in Patagonia. Millions of years ago magma (insert Dr. Evil saying “liquid hot MAGMA”) intrusions failed to make their way to the earth's surface, cooling underground into resistant granite. In the interim, water, ice and snow eroded the softer surrounding terrain to liberate the massive spires for which the park is known. Read more...

Hiking in Patagonia
"As a group, we all felt so pleased with the trip. It was perfect! I can't remember the last time I felt so relaxed. The food was excellent. Peru has it all: mountains, beaches, jungles, culture, history, and more."

Maria Falgoust (New York, USA) August 2006 Jaguar

Patagonia Adventure Tour & Chile/Argentina Travel Tips

From the moment you land in Puerto Natales, Chile, to hiking in Torres del Paine Park, Patagonia lives up to the hype

Patagonia tours are synonymous with intense rugged beauty and hiking Patagonia is almost a surreal experience. Never will you find a more intensely beautiful, rugged and diverse countryside, from vivid green alpine meadows dotted with wildflowers, to glacier fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

But where exactly is Patagonia? Geographically speaking, it's 2,000 kilometres (or 1,200 miles) of mountain ranges at the southern tip of South America straddling the Argentine/Chilean border. In adventure travel folklore, however, it's a mythical outdoor playground like no other. Don't worry, you won't be disappointed.

Whether you enjoy rugged mountain climbing, or an easy jaunt through the hills, this place will absolutely blow your mind. Hiking in and trekking Patagonia is some of the best - if not the best - in the world, and we've been just about everywhere.

See more photos and read more about Patagonia in our latest brochure.

Patagonia Adventure Tour

Our Patagonia Adventure Trip:

Multi-day 'W' trek in Torres del Paine National Park · Sea kayak Eberhard Fjord · Visit Otway Sound penguin colony · Hike to the base of Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre · Boat cruise to Grey Glacier · Perito Moreno Glacier · Hike Los Glaciares National Park · Bike Rio de las Vueltas and Lago Argentino
Nov - Mar 14 days US$4499
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Patagonia, put simply, is the hiking capital of the world. Immense craggy mountain ranges erupt straight up from colossal boulder fields, vast rivers of ice calve into deep blue lakes, and its intricate coastline is strewn with uncharted fjords and inlets. It's the type of scenery that leaves an indelible impression in your memory - one that photos will never quite manage to replicate. On the Condor you'll visit some of the most amazing places on Earth, by foot, kayak, bike and boat. You'll enjoy incredible views as you hike in the Fitzroy area of Argentina, trek in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, cycle by a sinuous river outside charming El Chalten and sea kayak a breathtaking fjord. You'll need to be in reasonable shape for this trip, but there's no need to be a super athlete. This is a trip for real people with a passion for the outdoors. If you enjoy hiking through amazing scenery, the Condor is the trip for you!
Condor: 14 days Punta Arenas to Punta Arenas
Sun: Arrive Punta Arenas, Patagonia
Mon: Sea kayak Eberhard Fjord
Tue: Start 'W' trek, Torres del Paine National Park
Wed: Hike to Los Cuernos, Torres del Paine National Park
Thurs: Hike French Valley, Torres del Paine National Park
Fri: Hike to Grey Lake, scenic boat ride to Grey Glacier
Sat: Travel to El Calafate
Sun: Visit Perito Moreno Glacier
Mon: Travel to El Chalten, hike Mirador Laguna Torre
Tue: Hike to Laguna de los Tres
Wed: Hike Lomo del Pliegue Tumbado
Thu: Free time in El Calafate, Cycling Lago Argentino
Fri: Hike Otway Sound penguin colony
Sat: Depart for home
Got Questions? Want to talk to a human?
Give Phil or Adrian (the good lookin' folks on the right!) a quick call. Even if you're not looking at taking one of our trips - they're always happy to give advice to fellow travellers. They get out occasionally to do cool stuff like kayak and run, but they're usually around, so call anytime!
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