Before you come to Patagonia

Thank you for traveling with Galapagos Best!           
Some tips to make your tour go more smoothly.

• Reconfirm international flights directly with the airline 72 hours prior to departure
• Check luggage restrictions/allowance with each airline 
• Inquire about fees excluded from the airfare (such as airport taxes on Airpasses)
• Check visa requirements for each country (Visas are required for North American travelers to Brazil!)
• Flights canceled or re-routed? Contact the emergency number in the destination country as soon as possible.

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Your tour in Patagonia will include both Chile and Argentina. Please check with the relevant embassies in your country for visa requirements.

Chilean embassies and consulates

Argentinian embassies and consulates

What to pack

Breathable waterproof layers, a hat, sunglasses, sturdy hiking boots, and high-SPF sunblock: the hole in the ozone over the South Pole lets in very strong sun. Note: Cell phones do not work in most of the area; if you must stay in touch, rent a satellite phone to take with you.

Reading suggestion

In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin (Penguin Classics, $15).
A classic not only of writing on the region but also of the travel genre, entertaining wander.

Health

Galapagos Best want you to have the best possible vacation, and that includes taking care of your health before and during your visit. The US Centre for Disease Control maintains an up to date information service of recommended immunizations and other precautions. More information is provided on our Safety page.

Travel Insurance

Please ensure that your travel insurance is up to date as soon as you make your reservation. Insure your trip from cancellation, delay or interruption! 

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