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Best of Patagonia

10 Days
El Calafate, El Chalten, Puerto Natales, Torres Del Paine
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Argentina Package: Best of Patagonia

10 Days

El Calafate, El Chalten, Puerto Natales, Torres Del Paine

Overview

Be at one with nature on this unforgettable Patagonia journey to awe-inspiring glaciers, along remote Andean trails, and around expansive national parks. Outdoor lovers delight in this custom 10-day package to Argentina and Chile.

Designed by Kim MacQuarrie, 4-time Emmy Winner
and our Travel Specialist

Be at one with nature on this unforgettable Patagonia journey to awe-inspiring glaciers, along remote Andean trails, and around expansive national parks. Outdoor lovers delight in this custom 10-day package to Argentina and Chile.

Designed by Kim MacQuarrie, 4-time Emmy Winner and our Travel Specialist

Route

Day 1 : Arrival in El Calafate & Transfer to El Chalten
Day 2 : El Chalten Free Day
Day 3 : El Chalten & Transfer to El Calafate
Day 4 : Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
Day 5 : El Calafate Free Day
Day 6 : Arrival in Puerto Natales
Day 7 : Torres del Paine Tour
Day 8 : Puerto Natales Free Day
Day 9 : Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Day 10 : Departure from El Calafate

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DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
El Calafate Landscape
El Chalten
Torres del Paine
El Calafate

A Patagonian hub that's home to the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier.

El Chalten

Treks galore and Monte Fitz Roy dominate the National Capital of Trekking in Argentina.

Puerto Natales

From town, access national parks and fjords in Chilean Patagonia.

Torres Del Paine

Turquoise lakes, snowy mountaintops, and wildlife galore fill this national park.

Puerto Natales
Torres del Paine
Itinerary

  • Begin your journey in El Calafate. The city is in the arid grasslands of the Patagonian steppe and rests on the banks of Argentino Lake. El Calafate is a transit point for travelers heading to glaciers, local ranches called estancias, and other attractions. Today, pass through El Calafate en route to the famed hiking mecca of El Chalten.
  • Upon arrival in El Calafate, our guide will greet you at the airport for a private transfer to the small village of El Chalten. Take in views of the wide-open landscapes, piercing blue lakes, and distant mountain peaks along the 4-hour drive. Check in to your hotel in El Chalten and relax for the evening.

  • El Chalten is a small town with big adventures. Pick up a free hiking map in town and set out on your own self-guided hike. There are several trails leading to main lookout spots, each taking between two and ten hours from El Chalten.
  • The marked hiking trails are well maintained, range in difficulty, and trailheads are just beyond the town limits. Carry a daypack with sufficient water, snacks, and lunch. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, pack extra layers for warmth, and consider hiking poles.
  • After an exhilarating day hiking in the pristine mountains, return to your hotel in El Chalten and relax for the evening.
  • Optional: If you prefer, your Travel Advisor can add a full-day guided hiking tour in El Chalten to this package. Hiking options vary depending on your preferences, weather conditions, or other factors. The full-day hiking tour to Laguna de Los Tres is one option, among many, that you can discuss with your Travel Advisor.

  • Spend the morning at leisure. Rest your sore muscles from the long hike from the day before, or seize the day with a shorter morning hike around El Chalten.
  • Later in the afternoon, take a private transfer from El Chalten to your hotel in El Calafate for the night.

  • Set out on a full-day Perito Moreno Glacier tour that begins with a 25-mile (40 km) drive to Los Glaciares National Park. This expansive national park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to approximately 200 glaciers. Nearly half of Los Glaciares National Park is in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the largest ice field after Antarctica. The park entry is included.
  • Follow your guide along walkways for about an hour to different viewpoints of Perito Moreno and learn more about one of the only glaciers on Earth that is not receding. With some luck, you may even see a chunk of ice break off and fall from the glacier wall into the turquoise lake.
  • Then, go from the viewing platforms to board a nautical safari for a boat ride even closer to the towering ice walls of Perito Moreno. Afterward, make the return drive to El Calafate and get dropped off at your hotel for the evening.

  • Check out highlights in El Calafate during a free day. Local shops and restaurants are within walking distance of the town center. Buy souvenirs, visit the exhibits at the Glaciarium Museum, or take a half-mile (about 1 km) hike out to Laguna Nimez for a beautiful sunset. Or, ask your Travel Advisor to tailor your itinerary with another outdoor activity.
  • *Optional: If you would like to experience more of Patagonian culture, customize this package with a full-day tour to Estancia Cristina Discovery. Navigate the turquoise waters of Lago Argentino, sailing through floating icebergs en route to the gorgeous Estancia Cristina within a remote corner of the national park. Learn about the history of the estancia during a brief introductory tour and take an adventurous 4x4 excursion to breathtaking views of the Upsala Glacier. Then, during a short hike, discover the most impressive view of the Lake William glacier in the Patagonian Ice Field.

  • The day starts with a private morning transfer from your hotel to the bus station in El Calafate. Then, board a bus for the drive from Argentina into Chile to the town of Puerto Natales. If your hotel is walking distance from the bus terminal in El Calafate, and you decide to get there on your own, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Please check in advance with your Travel Advisor about possible visa requirements.
  • The bus trip from El Calafate to Puerto Natales takes about 5 hours and passes miles and miles of green landscapes dramatically situated between mountains. Upon arrival in Puerto Natales, take a private transfer from the bus station to your hotel in Puerto Natales. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Walk along the shores of the Magellan Strait, or relax in one of the local cafes of town while admiring the patchworked facade of colorful houses.

  • Embark on a full-day tour to highlights around the Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales. Along the way, make the first stop at the Milodon Cave, about 15 miles (24 km) north of Puerto Natales. This natural monument is composed of three caverns and a rocky conglomerate called Silla del Diablo (or Devil's Chair), due to its chairlike shape. Before arriving at the cave on foot, pass by La Silla del Diablo and learn about its mysterious legends.
  • Then, continue the beautiful ride to the entrance of Torres del Paine (entry fee included). With your guide, drive between popular attractions and lookout points throughout different parts of the national park. See the Sofia Lagoon, Prat Range, Porteño Lake, and the stunning Grey Lake viewpoint. Then, travel over the Serrano Bridge to the Grey Lake and spend time walking along its shores.
  • After a boxed lunch (included), the tour continues to the Salto Grande region of Torres del Paine. Drive to a couple more attractions and savor your final photo of the park at the Sarmiento Lake viewpoint before returning to Puerto Natales. Drop off at your hotel and rest for the evening.

  • Spend a relaxing day strolling the shores of Last Hope Sound and explore the town center of Puerto Natales at your own pace. Alternatively, add another tour to this itinerary and discover more natural monuments of Patagonia in Chile.
  • *Optional: Ask your Travel Advisor about the full-day Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers tour. Navigate along the beautiful fjords of Patagonia into the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. Passing through the Señoret Channel en route to Guanaco Island, spot pods of Chilean dolphins locals call toninas and appreciate the Patagonian scenery. Upon arrival, hike through native forests along the shores of a glacial lake for a majestic view of the Serrano Glacier. Please note that this tour is available from September 15 to March 31, during warmer days in Patagonia. The climate changes quickly at any time of year, and tour availability is subject to weather conditions.

  • Enjoy your last morning in Puerto Natales. Later in the day, take a private transfer from your hotel to the bus station for your return trip to El Calafate. The 5-hour shared bus ride takes you over the border and into Argentina. Relax, take a long nap, and reflect on all your Patagonia adventures. Upon arrival in El Calafate, take a private transfer to your hotel. Stretch your legs and relax for the rest of the evening.

  • After breakfast at your hotel, our private transfer will take you to the airport in El Calafate for your journey home or on to your next destination.

Perito Moreno and Estancia Cristina were just fabulous. Mini trekking was my family's favorite single moment of the trip. Loved it!

Bentley
California, USA
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People walking at Calafate
Man walking at Calafate
View of Puerto Natales water
View of Puerto Natales Mountain
View of Torres del paine
Woman walking in a wooden path in Ushuaia

Prices per person

Included:

  • 4 Nights in El Calafate
  • 2 Nights in El Chalten
  • 3 Nights in Puerto Natales
  • All tours stated in the itinerary with English-speaking guides
  • Ground transportation, transfers, and entrance fees
  • Breakfast at all hotels

Not Included:

  • Airfare
  • Lunches or dinner (unless otherwise specified)
  • Airport taxes
  • Tips
Adrienne Moss, travel advisor at Peru For Less.
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