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PACKING

Luggage Limits

MAIN TRIP LIMITS

Pieces per person One checked bag and one carry-on per person.

Weight restrictions Varies by airline. If your flights within South
America are on LAN airlines, the weight limit
is 50 lbs for checked bags and 17 lbs for a carry-
on. If any of your flights in South America are
on Aerolineas Argentinas, the weight limit is 33
lbs for checked bags and 17 lbs for a carry-on.

Size Restrictions Varies by airline. Measured in linear inches
(length+width+depth). Generally, 62 linear inches
is the checked bag limit; carry-on limit is 45
linear inches.

Luggage Type Duffel bag or soft-sided suitcase. Please do not
bring a hard-sided (clamshell) suitcase.

TRIP EXTENSION(S) LIMITS

Santiago & Easter Island: Same as the main trip.

Buenos Aires & Coastal Uruguay: Checked bags are limited to 44 lbs.

REMARKS/SUGGESTIONS

Luggage rules: Luggage rules and limits are set by governmental and airline policy. Enforcement of the
rules may include spot checks or may be inconsistent. However one thing is the same across the board:
If you are found to have oversized or overweight luggage, you will be subject to additional fees, to be
assessed by—and paid to—the airline in question.

Please note: On some departures our regional flights will be on LAN airlines, on other departures they
must be on Aerolineas Argentinas airlines instead. Please refer to your air itinerary to determine which
restriction applies to you. Please note that most previous travelers were able to stay within the 33 lb
limit.

Ferry to Uruguay: For travelers on the post-trip extension, you will need to pack all liquids, gels,
creams, and sharp objects in your checked bag for the ferry from Argentina to Uruguay on Day 18.

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