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City/State: Peru |
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Country: ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, CHILE, PERU
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The Ironyard
64-66 Market Place
Warks
UNITED KINGDOM
CV34 4SD
Phone: 01926 411 122
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Program description: |
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Patagonia Venture – 12 Weeks - Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Tierra del Fuego. “A Journey to the End of the World.” In 1540 Francisco Pizzaro and a band of only 180 men overcame a sophisticated empire of 10 million Incas. His lieutenant, Pedro de Valdivia, must have felt invincible when he set off from Cusco to conquer the southern lands of Patagonia. But he met his match in the Mapuche warriors who captured him and tore his heart out. Patagonia remained Mapuche territory until well into the 19th Century.
Patagonia Venture explores Cusco and its surroundings before it too heads south, far beyond the reach of the Incas, to Tierra del Fuego, the “Uttermost Part of the Earth.” The Andean states of Peru and Bolivia contrast sharply with the more Mediterranean feel of Chile and Argentina until the vast emptiness of Patagonia stretches before us.
Three phases make one VentureCultural Orientation and Learn Spanish.
Live and work with a remote Inca community.
Trek to the southernmost point of mainland planet earth.
Venture Highlights: Travel Survival Course in the UK before departure. Three weeks of 1-to-1 Spanish tuition in Peru and Chile along with cultural orientation to get you on the right track. Community development projects in Peru, work with the people and live their culture. Expedition through Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. Two high altitude expedition treks in the Andes 4 x 4 jeep crossing of the Uyuni salt flats. Amazon wildlife and jungle safari, Bolivia. Exploring the Atacama Desert, Chile. Volcano climb in the Chilean lake district. Glacier trek in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park. Adventure activities including mountain biking, surfing and white-water rafting.New friends and the time of your life!
Venture Summary
Patagonia Venture
Week 1 Language School: Cusco, Peru. Spanish tuition at Amigos Language School. Assist with the Amigos street children project. Accommodation in family homestays.
Week 2 Language School: Cusco, Peru. Spanish tuition at Amigos Language School. Assist with the Amigos street children project. Weekend Expedition skills training. Accommodation in family homestays.
Weeks 3,4 and 5 Conservation and Rural Community Development Project in the Andes, Peru. Saving endangered species through conservation and reforestation of the Polylepis highland forests in Peru. Building community centres to assist the isolated Quechua families reliant on Polylepis for fuel.
Week 6 Expedition Peru: The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. 5-day high altitude mountain trek through stunning Andean landscapes to Machu Picchu.
Week 7 Expedition Peru: Lake Titicaca and La Paz. South to Lake Titicaca, experience life on the islands. Cross the lake to enter Bolivia and explore La Paz.
Week 8 Expedition Bolivia: The silver of Potosi and the Uyuni Salt Flats. Exploring Potosi, the highest city in the world, famous for its mines, metals and money, into Bolivia’s “Empty Quarter” and across the Uyuni Salt Flats to Chile’s Atacama desert
Week 9 Expedition Chile and language school: Pucon, Chile and Santiago. Pucon language school.
Week 10 Expedition Chile: Villarica Volcano climb and whitewater rafting. Adventure activities in Pucon and relocate to Patagonia. Prepare for extended trek in Torres del Paine National Park
Week 11 Expedition Chile: Torres del Paine National Park. The nine-day Torres del Paine trek, glacier trekking on the Patagonian ice cap
Week 12 Expedition Argentina: Tierra del Fuego. Cross the Straits of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego. The southernmost part of mainland earth!
Thinking about onward travel?
This Venture is a comprehensive introduction to travelling in South America so when it’s all over, why not stay on and explore a bit more? South America itself is a huge continent and countries like Argentina and Brazil are within easy reach of your Venture finishing point. Further a field you can fly north to Central America and make use of your Spanish skills in countries like Guatemala, Mexico and even Cuba! Airline connections are available to incorporate South America into a Round the World travel plan.
VentureCo’s staff have explored all 11 countries in South America and all 7 countries in Central America. Call us to talk through your ideas and develop a travel plan.
This is an all-inclusive itinerary, with full support and a range of services provided before, during and after the Venture.
Included in the price:
Travel Survival Course
All food
All accommodation
Language tuition and homestays.
Cultural orientation
Expedition activities including:
Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca trip, Uyuni salt flat crossing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and volcano climb in Pucon, wilderness trek and glacier trek in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
Trekking permits, guides and porters fees, & Machu Picchu entry permit.
Transport throughout the Venture.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: Gap Year: 17-20. Career Gap: 21 and over.
Travel to site: Group Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 10 to 16
Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living, Home stays (living with local families)
How long does the program last?: 3-6 months
What are the dates of this program: There are departures each year between September and November. See our website for exact dates.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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This is travel with purpose:
Learn the language. Give something back to the local community by working directly with them.
Explore the backcountry and neighbouring lands on an expedition that requires all 16 team members to work together. Guided by experienced leaders you will learn about high altitude trekking and wilderness craft.
After 12 weeks you will possess the confidence, language skills and knowledge to undertake independent, onward travel.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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£3950 (12 weeks) Land only
£4775 (12 weeks)
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Typical person for this program: |
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Venturers are enthusiastic and motivated team-players, with plenty of initiative and a desire to make a positive contribution to the communities they visit.
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