Official Rhys Meirion Supporters' Tour - Patagonia 2010
Rhys Meirion Patagonia Tour Itinerary Summary
Welsh Patagonia is a land of delights and surprises whose characteristics and high
lights change with the seasons. The influence that Welsh people have had on everyday life and culture can be seen everywhere. The itinerary combines the annual G?yl y Glaniad celebrations with all the concerts on Rhys Meirion’s tour and provides access to all the events specially organised by the Welsh societies in Patagonia for Rhys’ trip. These are then mixed with the best of Patagonian nature to give you a Welsh and Patagonian experience in this unique place.
This itinerary is led by local guides who speak English and Spanish in Buenos Aires, plus Welsh in Patagonia.
When: 21 July to 12 August 2010
Duration: 23 Days
Cities: Buenos Aires, Porth Madryn, Trelew, Gaiman, Esquel, San Carlos de Bariloche.
Highlights
City tour and Tango in Buenos Aires, A day with the gauchos, Whale and Elephant Seal Watching on Península Valdés, G?yl y Glaniad celebrations and the Mimosa Eisteddfod in Porth Madryn, Dinner and a Noson Lawen with local communities, High Teas in Gaiman and Trevelin, Butch Cassidy and Dinosaurs in Trelew, Welsh Chapels of Chubut, Seaside Patagonia Style, Following the route of the Settlers across the Desert, A trip in the Old Patagonia Express, Life with the Mapuche People, Welsh Farming in Patagonia, Los Alerces National Park, Route 40 up the Andes, a taste of Patagonia in Bariloche, Farewell dinner in Argentina’s number one Gourmet restaurant, Skiing in the Andes.
Free tickets with guaranteed seats at all Rhys’ concerts; an invitation to all the special events (meeting the local people, special tours, parties, dinners and receptions) organised by the local Welsh societies to honour Rhys on the tour; an autographed Souvenir poster.
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