Holiday, travel, vacation: Patagonia, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina

 

Patagonia, Chile, Argentina and Bolivia holidays have never been more exciting. An adventure holiday with Cascada Expediciones is an investment in truly comprehensivetours & activities through which you will experience nature & local culture at its best without worrying about problems: just an exciting trip awaits you! Trek the astonishing trails of Torres del Paine and FitzRoy in Patagonia, hike the mysterious Inca paths of the Atacama Desert and Altiplano, climb the cloudy heights of Monte Aconcagua or Ojos del Salado volcano, raft world class Futaleufu River, horse ride the awesome lands of Patagonia or the Lake District's ancient forests, Take wildlife tours in virgin ecosystems. Enjoy other even more memorable tours and expeditions.

Flexible holidays in South America

The travel opportunies which Cascada Travel gives for holidays in South America are numerous and varied. We operate from Chile but can provide trips tours and adventure holidays in Argentina, and Bolivia as well, or trips which pass from one country to another without having to change agents, cars or guides when doing so. Our Chile-Bolivia trip takes you overland through the Altiplano on an unforgettable journey. Options for the overland trip are via the Uyuni salt-flat or La Paz and Lake Titicaca. Salt flats, volcanoes, the highland of the Altiplano. The Atacama desert in the north of Chile is one of the wonders of the world, a natural geological desert. It is almost impossible to describe and a visit to San Pedro de Atacama with expeditions to see the geysers spurting out at break of day, the flamingoes in the salt lake and native villages and forts set among the oases is almost a must for the visitor to Chile with a few days to spare.

Tours and adventure travel in Chile

In Chile we can provide short tours in and around Santiago for those who wish to complement a business trip with seeing something of the country for a few days. These tours might include a day walking or horse riding in the nearby Andes mountain range - the cordillera - or a visit to hot springs high up in the mountains, in the midst of rocks of the most beautiful mineral colours, often with snow on the surrounding peaks to frame the incredible view. Equally we can guide you round

Santiago. Santiago is a city with some very special places, like the mercado central, the Museum Colombino or the house of Pablo Neruda, but also, as with most cities, much that is of little interest to the tourist. Our guides can take you to the heart of the matter and make your stay a special one.

In Patagonia, in Torres del Paine, we have an ecocamp, a place where travellers can stay on holiday in reasonable comfort without paying hotel prices. It is an ecolodge, set up on the lines of an African Lodge and is well placed for trekking and hiking around the Torres del Paine national park. The large dome tents have beds and some heating. This year we have ensuite bathrooms - WC and shower - which makes our eco lodge camp more like a mountain hotel in Torres del Paine. There is a dining tent and we provide treks and tours to all the surrounding beauty of Patagonia, with English speaking guides, excellent food and full care for your comfort and enjoyment of your vacation in this astonishing World Biosphere national Park of Patagonia. This year we are offering individual hotel nights as well as the all inclusive accommodation of our programmed expeditions.

Activities and vacations on offer include

-Trekking, walking, hiking, climbing, mountaineering at various levels of endurance, from gentle to exacting. Horse riding with similar gradients of expertise and fitness. Much of this is in Patagonia, but we operate in other parts of Chile, where the geography and locations are more varied probably than most countries in the world. We offer wine tours and visits to famous wineries and vineyards in Chile
-Whitewater rafting, kayaking, sea kayaking.
-Nature tours, wild life watching, birdwatching, cruises and soft adventure.
Lake and fjord cruises

Places with names that conjure dreams

Patagonia, The Andes, the Atacama desert, the flowering desert, Torres del Paine, Patagônia,Tierra del Fuego, Magallanes, Antarctica, Altiplano, Easter Island, Santiago, Pucon, the Chilean Lake District to name but a few of the most important potential highlights of your holiday in Chile.

Business and travel

Two thirds of the world's flagship trade fairs take place in Germany. More than 6,000 event venues ranging from state-of-the-art congress halls to ultra-professional hotels and unusual locations are available for conventions, conferences and other events.

Outstanding infrastructure, reliable and professional partners, state-of-the-art technology and high quality service are factors in our success as a business travel destination. If your aim is to stage a convention to wow experts from all over the world, or to run the perfect conference, event or incentive trip that people will talk about for ages, Germany has much in its favour. How about great value for money, excellent infrastructure and the arts scene you would expect from the country that produced Goethe and Schiller?

Outstanding global image

'Made in Germany' is a guarantee of quality that is recognised all over the world, and the same goes for meetings in Germany, where the conference and event sector is of premium quality.

The highest levels of professionalism at competitive prices.

Compared with the rest of Europe, German hotel rates are particularly low while standards are high.

One location – a wealth of options

Whether you are organising a major convention or an elite strategy meeting, a product launch or a cultural event, Germany has the right setting for every occasion. If you're searching for a location in which to present your products and services to your customers, or you want to find out about trends and innovations, look no further than Germany. Why not use the positive image of Germany to the benefit of your organisation?

Travel To Vietnam For New Years 2012

About two weeks before the Tet celebration, many temporary flower markets will arise out of nowhere, setting up their shops on streets, sidewalks and other public places and begin selling bonsais, flowers, kumquat, and apricot trees. The vibrant patchwork color created by these markets along with the influx of shoppers and merry makers makes these markets a must see.

Buying potted plants and flowers of various sizes for the Tet celebration is not only a tradition that allows families to decorate their houses and altars, but is also meant to be for the refreshment of one’s spirit for the coming year. The fresh flora and fauna brings about feelings of optimism, a joy of living, and reminds each family about all they experienced the previous year.

In particular, the Mandarin Orange Tree through its shape and characteristics brings the hope of good luck and prosperity. The flowers of this tree represent the incoming year, the buds represent renewal and even more luck, while the green fruits represent the income to be realized in the coming year, and the ripe orange fruits represent the bounteous windfall that has already come to the family. During the Tet celebration, you cannot say enough about the Earth Cake – ‘Banh Chung’. This heavy and dense cake is used by all people to give thanks and show gratitude to Mother Earth and their ancestors for a bountiful harvest and the fulfillment of wishes for happiness.

We hope that this brief description will wet your appetite to visit Vietnam during the Tet celebration. It really can be a magical time to visit, and we look forward to helping you maximize your time and assuring you have only the best of experiences while in Vietnam. As mentioned, below is a sample outline of a twelve day tour that takes you to visit all three regions of Vietnam where you will discover the differences in culture, religion and customs as they pertain to the most lively celebration of the year, the celebration of Tet.