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Embark on an extraordinary educational journey off the beaten paths of north Patagonia! Chile, one of the most diverse countries on Earth, is home to 80% of the world’s ecosystems. This diversity will be reflected in your journey through active volcanoes, fjords, pristine lakes, rivers, and hot springs that emerge from the sandy shores of glacier lakes, as well as the charismatic traditions of the Chiloé archipelago. Designed to provide a mix of outdoor adventure and firsthand interactions with local communities and nature, this itinerary takes you through a wide array of landscapes, from volcanoes and lakes to small villages.
This journey is not just an adventure but also a deep learning experience, offering insight into one of Patagonia’s most spectacular and important ecosystems—the temperate rainforest and volcanic valleys. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including #13 Climate Action and #15 Life on Land, students will return not only with memories of adventure but also with a profound understanding of their role in global conservation efforts.
This unique opportunity for educational exploration will leave students with a deeper appreciation of the world around them. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of life, legacy, and learning in Chile's Lakes District.
To view a more detailed day-by-day description of this tour, please click on the “Itinerary” suitcase button at the top of the page.
Embark on an extraordinary educational journey off the beaten paths of north Patagonia.
Chile is certainly one of the most diverse countries on earth, home to 80% of the world’s ecosystems. This particular diversity will be reflected in a journey through active volcanoes, fjords, pristine lakes and rivers, hot springs that emerge from the sandy shores of glacier lakes and the charismatic and unique traditions and culture of the archipelago of Chiloé. This itinerary was designed to provide a variety of experiences outdoors with firsthand interactions with communities and nature. Traverse through a wide array of landscapes including volcanoes, lakes, and small villages.
The adventure is set to not be just an active journey but also a learning experience, getting to know in depth one of the most spectacular and important ecosystems of Patagonia: the temperate rainforest and the volcanoes valleys.
This journey of experiential learning is also aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including: #13 Climate Action and #15 Life on Land. Students will return with not only memories of adventure but also a profound understanding of how they can contribute to global conservation efforts.
This outstanding opportunity for educational exploration is one that will leave students with a greater appreciation for and understanding of the greater world around them. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of life, legacy, and learning in the Lakes District.
At Global Family Travels we believe that the most powerful way to learn is through firsthand experience. We let the country and its people be your teachers and supplement your experiences with reading lists, informal discussions, and a pre-trip orientation which includes information on the culture and history of your host country, helpful words and phrases, and cultural “do’s and don’ts”.
Learning themes unique to this tour include:
Chilean nature and wildlife
Conservation efforts to protect Chilean wildlife and Patagonia
The route of the Jesuits through the valley of the Puntiagudo Volcano
How to engage in “rewilding” of natural spaces
On this trip, you will embark on an enriching journey as you delve into a unique collaboration with Legado Chile, a dedicated non-governmental organization involved in the vital missions of rewilding and conservation. Through this distinctive partnership, you will not only gain valuable insights but also actively participate in hands-on experiences related to conservation and nature restoration directly in the field. This immersive opportunity promises to deepen your connection with the environment, fostering a profound understanding of the crucial efforts underway to preserve and restore our natural world.
This tour emphasizes authentic cultural and natural experiences to allow you to fully immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of the Parks of Patagonia and surrounding areas. Beyond the immersion in nature, you will also experience a stay with a local family in the El Callao Valley.
You will also enjoy a dinner at the house of a local chef in the town of Puerto Varas as well as another dinner prepared with local ingredients from a chef in Chiloe. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in cooking preparation for a traditional meal on the island known as Curanto.
This journey will be more than a vacation, it will truly allow you to connect with nature and learn about Chile and Patagonia in the process.
Much more than a traditional tour operator, Global Family Travels’ mission is to “Learn, Serve and Immerse” through community-based travel programs. In partnership with non-profit organizations and schools, we offer family-friendly and sustainable travel experiences in support of education, gender equality, access to clean water, preservation of local cultures, conservation and economic growth, all of which foster cross-cultural understanding and global citizens.
Our trips include a unique mix of cultural and educational activities, homestays and participation in local service projects aimed at improving the lives of people in the communities we visit.
Expect to expand your family circle when you embark on a Global Family Travels trip! Visit our website for more information: Global Family Travels
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Carbon Removal: According to the State of Global Carbon Dioxide Removal Report by University of Oxford, natural methods of removing carbon from the atmosphere are not enough by themselves due to the amount of pollution currently in the atmosphere. Innovations in removing and permanently storing carbon emissions are needed to conserve nature and reverse the course toward further climate change.
Tomorrow’s Air: Global Family Travels is passionate about encouraging tourism that is not only sustainable but regenerative. To help with our mission, we seek to partner with like-minded brands such as Tomorrow’s Air, which operates within the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA).
Tomorrow’s Air is a collective of carbon removal innovators that work to permanently remove and store carbon from the atmosphere. Travel is a large contributor to global emissions, and we feel it is important to educate and empower travelers to support efforts that combat climate change! Therefore, as of January 2024, Global Family Travels will include a $25 contribution to Tomorrow’s Air into every trip. Clients may opt out of the $25 donation by emailing us to request its removal from your invoice.
Overview
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· Depart home
Transfer to the airport and depart for home!
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