Patagonia With Viva Expeditions

Viva Expeditions offer several different ways to see Patagonia in South America, catering to people wanting a private tour, to others looking for a small group expeditions, and tours encompassing the whole area while others touch on just a few highlights. For instance, their private tour gives travellers the freedom and flexibility to design their own tour itinerary with the benefit of having pre-booked arrangements and the Viva Expeditions’ team’s expert advice. One of their most popular Private Tours in Patagonia is their Essential Patagonia package which visits El Calafate in Argentina, home to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier, and Torres Del Paine National Park, in Chile. These are without a doubt the two biggest highlights of Southern Patagonia, places of unimaginable natural beauty.   

Viva Expeditions’ Small Group Expeditions are fully escorted small group tours that are virtually all-inclusive, travelling in one of their purpose built expedition vehicles and enjoying the comforts of quality tourist class hotels throughout the journey. Their two most popular Patagonia Small Group Tours are the  13-day Southern Explorer -  El Chalten to Ushuaia (or vice versa), and their 26-day Wild Patagonia - Santiago to Ushuaia (or vice versa).

For those who enjoy walking, El Chalten is known as Argentina's Trekking Capital, likewise Torres Del Paine National Park is known as Chile's Trekking Capital - in fact this region of Patagonia has some of the top rated day hikes and multi-day hikes in the world.

Viva Expeditions’ Expedition cruises are a wonderful way to explore, and include both Patagonia Cruising and Antarctica Cruising where people will discover some of the more remote regions on a small ship adventure. There are cruises ranging from three to seven days through the Patagonian Fiords and around Cape Horn where travellers can view penguins and elephant seals in their natural surroundings, get up close to magnificent glaciers and visit the end of the world at Cape Horn. Antarctica cruising allows travellers to explore the Southern Continent, a place of magnificent beauty and untouched wilderness, departing from Ushuaia and ranging from 10-22 days.

And, for those looking for unique luxury, the Singular Patagonia Hotel is completely unique, built into the Frigorifico Bories which operated as a cold storage plant in 1915 until 1971. During that time, it was a centrepiece of life in this part of Patagonia, employing hundreds and establishing a strong industrial presence in the region.   Now it is a luxury 5-Star hotel that has preserved the unique structure and character of the original property.

For further information please go to http://www.vivaexpeditions.com .