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Experience Patagonia’s bold landscape on this 14 day Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures tour of southern Argentina and Chile. See the majestic Andes, glaciers, and cascading waterfalls. Discover European-style villages nestled in Alpine scenery, known for chocolate and fondue. Experience the colourful horseback traditions of gauchos, the South American cowboy. Cruise the historic and beautiful Beagle Channel, home to sea lions and albatross. Spend three nights in vibrant Buenos Aires. Gain insight through lectures by experts on glaciology, indigenous cultures and tango. Experience Fuegon hospitality with a home-hosted dinner with a local family in Ushuaia.

• Buenos Aires, Gaucho barbeque, Bariloche, Lake District, Crossing of the Andes, Torres del Paine National Park, Lake Argentino, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier, Tierra Del Fuego National Park, Tango Show

• Local guest speakers enhance your understanding of their rich cultures, history and geology with these fascinating expert presentations:
  • Gain an appreciation for the complex history and cultural significance of the Tango during a lecture in Buenos Aires, where the passionate dance originated.
  • Learn about the indigenous tribes that once inhabited the Patagonia region, including their origins, territories and way of life, as well as the events that brought about their extinction.
  • Participate in a riveting discussion on the glaciology of Patagonia. Your expert lecturer will explain the various colours of the ice, why glaciers move, and why some are retreating while others are advancing.

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