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Argentina Travel Information
Thank you for your interest in the International
Wilderness Leadership School, The following information is included to help you with planning your travel arrangements.
ARGENTINA
Argentina is a beautiful, lively, country located at the bottom of the South American continent. It is home to many diverse climatic and geographical regions.
MENDOZA
Mendoza is the starting and ending place for our trip. It can easily be
reached by daily flights from both Buenas Aires and Santiago. Mendoza is a colorful city of approximately 500,000 people full of interesting history, markets and parks. It is located in the heart of Argentina's wine country and the climate is predominantly hot and sunny!
AIRLINE TICKETS
Make certain that your ticket matches the full name on your passport. Plan your arrival in Mendoza not later than the morning of the first scheduled day of the trip. If time permits, we recommend arriving one day early to provide leeway for any flight or baggage connection trouble. Please make certain that we have your flight and arrival information so that we can meet you at the airport! Make certain to reconfirm your flights.
AIRLINE ROUTING
Most flights go through LA, or Miami, to Santiago Chile, and then connect to Mendoza. It is also possible to schedule flights through Buenas Aires, Argentina.
VISAS
No visa is required before arriving in the country.
IMMUNIZATIONS
There are some suggested immunizations, but none that are required. We
recommend that you check with your doctor for the most current immunization information. If you have received immunizations, either in the past, or for this trip, make certain to bring your immunization book/card.
PHOTOCOPY ALL DOCUMENTS
Make certain to copy your passport, airline tickets, credit cards, traveler’s checks, immunization book etc. This can be very helpful in the event that anything is lost or stolen.
BAGGAGE
Flying to and from the U.S. you are allowed two 70 lb. bags. If you travel through other countries for a stopover you will be charged excess baggage fees for anything over 44lbs. (20 kilos) each flight. If possible, pack your backpack and gear inside a large duffle bag. This protects your things more as you are traveling, and is more secure for loads on the mules and buses.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TAXES
Currently there is no arrival tax in Argentina. There is a departure tax for leaving the country, which is approximately $20.
CURRENCY
In Argentina the exchange rate is one peso to one dollar. Traveler’s checks and cash are both easily exchangeable. ATM's with the Cirrus network are widely available and work well. You can usually withdraw up to $300 a day from your account, check with your bank before traveling.
SPENDING MONEY
We recommend bringing at least $400 cash or travelers checks for Mendoza hotels, restaurants, gifts, and travel after our climb. Always carry a credit card for emergencies as well.
HOTEL
If you are planning on arriving in Mendoza early, or, if you wish to extend your stay after the trip, we would happy to assist you with hotel reservations in Mendoza.
In Penitentes we stay at a comfortable ski lodge with great food.
TIME ZONES
Mendoza is East Coast Time plus 1 hour.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is required for all Argentinian courses. Travel insurance policies frequently cover costs associated with plane tickets, personal or medical emergencies, rescue, evacuation, trip cancellation, and theft. Individual participants are responsible for any costs associated with leaving the trip early for any reason. Resources for travel insurance include Access America 800.284.8300, Travelers Insurance 800.243.3174, and the American Alpine Club 212.722.1628
Please contact us if you have any questions, or, if you would like any additional information.
Phone: 1.800.985.IWLS (4957)
Email: info@iwls.com
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