Example Itinerary

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Itinerary Overview

Day	Activity	Accommodation
Day 1	Arrive into Puerto Natales and Transfer to Yoga Dome for an introduction to Yoga, followed by a dinner	Indigo, Puerto Natales
Day 2	Transfer to Yoga Dome, 2 hours yoga, short hikes, picnic lunch, option of riding	Indigo, Puerto Natales
Day 3	Transfer to Yoga Dome, 2 hours yoga, picnic lunch, 4 hours kayaking	Indigo, Puerto Natales
Day 4	Transfer to Yoga Dome, 2 hours yoga, farewell breakfast at Dome

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Day 1

Arrive into Puerto Natales. Meet guide at BlueGreen Adventures office and take a private transfer out of town to the beautifully situated yoga dome. Meet your yoga instructor Susanne and enjoy afternoon tea with spectacular mountain and water views. Introduction to Hatha Yoga: In an effort to simplify and clarify the complex philosophies and teachings of yoga, Swami Vishnu-devananda summarized the wisdom of yoga in 5 principles. These principles show the way to developing physical and mental health as well as spiritual growth. The 5 points are: 1. Proper Exercise (Asanas), 2. Proper Breathing (Pranayama), 3. Proper Relaxation (Savasana), 4. Proper Diet (vegetarian) and 5. Positive Thinking (Vedanta) and Meditation (Dhyana). After discussing these points, Susanne will get you started on 1.5 hours of yoga practice and poses. On finishing, transfer to Indigo Spa before meeting your guide and the rest of the group for dinner. Dinner included (drinks extra).

Day 1 – Day 4

3 nights at Indigo Patagonia, Puerto Natales on a bed & breakfast basis

The first small, spa, boutique hotel in Puerto Natales.

The popular old Indigo hostal had a complete makeover in 2006 and the IndigoPatagonia was born. In an enviable position right on Last Hope Sound with spectacular views to the fjord and mountains.

There are 23 rooms in simple natual style, plenty of wood, natural textures and light to take advantage of the views. All blend perfectly together with their surroundings.

The roof terrace houses three outside Jacuzzis, sauna and massage area.

The Indigo is perfect if one doesn’t mind not staying in the park. Day trips are possible but they are long or perhaps a 2 night camping trip with the promise of the Indigo’s Jacuzzi at the end of a strenuous hike – a good option.

Puerto Natales can be overlooked as a service town but there’s a lot more to it. The town has lots of character and there are some great restaurants to chill out in and of course the Indigo’s spa!

Room Facilities: Phone, internet, coffee/tea making, safe.

Shared Facilities: Plunge pool, Jacuzzi, spa, bar, restaurant.

Activities nearby: National Park, trekking, riding, glacier hikes and boat trips.

To escape to verdict: A first for Puerto Natales and a cut above the rest. Nowhere matches the Indigo’s location and spa facilities. Hopefully you will have time to spend more than one night! Natales tends to just be a stopping off place for the park but with exciting new hotels popping up it doesn’t have to be anymore!

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The Torres del Paine National Park is spectacular. Incredible breathtaking mountains, lakes and glaciers. The staff and guides at the lodge will detail the excursions available. Boat trips to the Grey Glacier, ice hiking, horse riding. The park is a wonder of nature at the end of the world and the adverse weather is part of the experience but that’s Patagonia!

Day 2

Early 6.30 start and transfer to yoga dome (15 minutes). Namaste and morning warm up. 2 hours of yoga before transferring back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, transfer out to Milodon Cave and Laguna Sophia for short hikes. Picnic lunch before returning to Puerto Natales. Afternoon at leisure or for the more energetic, transfer the short distance to a local estancia for the beautiful horse ride up onto Sierra Dorotea. Dramatic, far reaching views of the local mountains, lakes and glaciers. Return to estancia for tea and cake and back to hotel. Relax a little before dinner in town. Night Hotel. All meals included (drinks extra).

Day 3

Early 6.30 start and transfer to yoga dome (15 minutes). Namaste and morning warm up. 2 hours of yoga before transferring back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, transfer to the nearby Puerto Prat for your kayak safety briefing and put in. Start by paddling out into Eberhard Fjord visiting Estancia Consuelo and Villa Luisa, chosen by Capital Eberhard to live with his family at the end of the 19th century. Enjoy around 4 hours paddling in this important and beautiful waterway before returning to Puerto Bories or Puerto Natales (depending on weather). Dinner in town and night in hotel. All meals included (drinks extra).

Day 4

Early 6.30 start and transfer to yoga dome (15 minutes). Namaste and morning warm up. 2 hours of yoga. Yoga close with mantras and yogic breakfast at yoga dome. Transfer to hotel to relax and pack up belong ings. Trip ends. Breakfast only.

Highlights:

· Enjoy an energizing and healing yoga introduction course in this spectacular setting

· Instruction with Susanne Steiger, an experienced, dedicated and extremely capable yoga instructor.

· Learn about the essence of hatha yoga and the 5 principles behind them.

· Benefit from daily yoga practice in the purpose built yoga dome with inspiring views

· Utilize your new found energy with some beautiful hikes in the area.

· Ride up to Sierra Dorotea under the expert guidance of local baqueano Adan.

· Enjoy a day kayaking in the nearby Eberhard Fjord.

· Sleep in the beautifully situated eco-sensitive Hotel Altiplanico or upgrade to the Hotel Indigo Spa and enjoy evening massages and treatments.

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PRICING:

Approximate cost (based on two people sharing during mid season) from: £995 per person

Cost includes:

· International flights from London Heathrow

· 3 nights at Indigo, Puerto Natales

· Transfers

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NB How to get the best from your quote:

We have put this itinerary together based on what you have told us you are looking for from your holiday. It is our interpretation and is in no way set in stone. You can depart on any day of the week, stay for shorter or longer periods, add new properties, flights, car hire or transfers. Most importantly, if the accommodation we have chosen doesn't look right, there are loads of other options. So if you want to change anything we would be happy to do so, just let us know - we want to ensure we put together the ideal holiday for you.