THE WAYFARERS HIKE IN PATAGONIA’S BEAUTIFUL WILDERNESS
NEWPORT, RI --- June 10, 2014 -------HIKE to the ends of the earth in Patagonia, one of the world’s
most stunning areas of unspoiled wilderness, with The Wayfarers Walking Vacations.
As well as ‘must-see’ wonders like the Perito Moreno Glacier, The Wayfarers’ Remote Paradise Walk
gives guests the opportunity to see how life is really lived in the remote and beautiful far, far south of
Argentina.
As with all Wayfarers Walking Vacations, this walking tour uses a full-time team of an expert local
guide and a walk manager who specialise in taking guests off the beaten track on foot, giving them a
rich cultural experience of the region, including its people, food and traditions.
And although taking place in an extraordinary, empty and vast landscape, The Wayfarers take care of
everything from quality accommodation to meals, snacks and baggage so that all there is to do is
arrive at the airport and enjoy what is undoubtedly a trip of a lifetime.
Hiking in the borderlands along the spine of the Andes offers an unbeatable opportunity to absorb the
stunning views of lakes, mountains and glaciers.
Wayfarers’ founder Michael West who has been taking hikers to some of the globe’s most exciting
destinations for more than 30 years, admits he fell under Patagonia’s spell instantly.
‘The remoteness and romance; the openness and the silence – it is just an extraordinary and beautiful
place to walk,’ he said.
‘Not so many years ago I would never have imagined that we would be taking our guests to far-flung
Patagonia.
‘This is a big vacation, in a vast landscape, but to hike alongside friends new and old, knowing that
people with expert local knowledge are there to advise and guide us means that all there is to do is to
absorb and enjoy this wonderful place.’
Highlights of the trip include
 A cruise to the foot of the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier where great ice boulders break
away with a crack and a roar.
 A visit to Los Glaciares National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site
 Hiking in the incomparable Anita Valley with unforgettable views and the chance to see local
wildlife from flamingoes to guanacos and hares.
 Spending a day close to nature at the Peninsula de las Colonias, wildlife trekking and helping
prepare a campfire lunch.
This Patagonia Walk also offers the chance to extend the trip and stay in vibrant Buenos Aires, enjoy
a relaxing stay at a traditional estancia or hike in the Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia.
Walk Information
Patagonia - The Remote Paradise
Next departures 7 December 2014, 1 February 2015 (provisional).
Walk level 4 on well-marked trails and paths, some hills with steep inclines, some rocky paths.Up to
12 miles per day. Eight nights all-inclusive price in 2014 in US$ 5,795 a person, based on two
sharing. 2015 price US$ 5,895.
Photo captions: A view of Patagonia’s stunning scenery.
Riding with gauchos on the Patagonian Steppes.
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Watershed PR on 00 44 1308 420785 or email anne@watershedpr.co.uk
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About The Wayfarers Walking Vacations:
Now in its 30th year, The Wayfarers Walking Vacations was named by National Geographic Traveler
as purveyor of one of the ‘50 Tours of a Lifetime,’ and by National Geographic Adventure as one of
the ‘Best Hiking Companies,’ The Wayfarers offers an eco-sensitive walking vacation of both culture
and fitness in 19 countries with 40+ itineraries.
Walks cover England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Czech
Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, New Zealand, Patagonia, Alaska, Colorado,
Southwest USA, and a barging/walk combination in Burgundy, France.
Wayfarers Walks offer exclusive entrees into homes and gardens otherwise closed to the public,
graceful accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and meetings with local residents. Walks are from 613 days and are rated on a five-level challenge scale. Price per person is all-inclusive from Day One:
including all transfers, hotel accommodation, full board plus twice daily snacks, wine with dinner, tips,
entrance tickets, maps and postcards.
The Wayfarers is a member of Trusted Adventures, www.trustedadventures.com, dedicated to the
highest standards of small-group travel and supporting local economies.
The Wayfarers Walk Away Guide explains the benefits and practicalities of walking vacations and is
guaranteed to inspire new walkers. Available free of charge
at http://www.thewayfarers.com/walkawayguide
The Wayfarers 2014 brochure http://bit.ly/1kuhpgv
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