Adventures in Patagonia + Iguazu Extension
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Highlights
- Discover life at the end of the world, and contrast it with the mighty Iguazu Falls
- Get up close to the Perito Moreno glacier and see the spires of Mount Fitz Roy
- Hike in the Torres del Paine National Park, discovering glacial lakes and the iconic granite pinnacles
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Our tour of Patagonia starts in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, on the southern shores of the Rio de la Plata. Since its founding by Pedro de Mendoza in 1536, the city has thrived on trade and its vibrant streets are a tapestry of European architectural styles, wit...
Today, we'll experience the city as Portenos (Buenos Aires natives), exploring by local bus and on foot. Each neighbourhood of Buenos Aires has its own distinct character, with grand Italianate architecture sitting alongside winding cobbled streets or tree-lined avenu...
Today we'll transfer to the airport for our flight to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, located on the Island of Tierra del Fuego at the very tip of the South American continent. Beyond this remote port lies the Beagle Channel and then the open waters of The Dra...
Tierra del Fuego translates as the Land of Fires and today we'll have time to explore the nearby national park. Separated from Patagonia by the waters of the Magellan Strait, Tierra del Fuego is a landscape of lakes, forest, and tundra, set beneath an imposing backdro...
We have a long day of travel ahead of us today. After breakfast, we'll depart by public bus and spend our day travelling across Tierra del Fuego, crossing the Magellan Strait by ferry, and entering Chile, to complete our journey to Punta Arenas later this afternoon. T...
A landscape of rugged mountains, turquoise-coloured glacial lakes and spectacular wildlife, the majestic vistas of Chilean Patagonia are some of the most scenic and environmentally diverse regions on the planet. Today, we'll travel north across the Patagonian steppe, ...
We have an active day ahead of us today, as we take on an eight-kilometre wildlife hike from Lake Sarmiento to the Laguna Amarga - a route which allows us to fully appreciate the majestic beauty of the Torres del Paine National Park. At first glance, the area migh...
We'll start our second day in Torres del Paine with a visit to a viewpoint where we can take in the panoramas of Lake Pehoe. Next, we'll head to Mirador Cuernos where we'll see views of the Valle del Frances (approximately a two-hour walk). The afternoon is free to re...
After breakfast, we'll depart for the Argentinean border at Cerro Castillo, crossing a vast plateau, where the only signs of life are the occasional estancia sheltering behind a windbreak of rare trees. Our destination is Calafate, situated on the southern shores of L...
Today we have a full-day visit to the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier, one of South America's most magnificent sights. Fed by the vast expanse of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the glacier covers some 250 square kilometres and presents us with an impressive li...
Today we'll drive to the picturesque town of Chalten (approximately three hours), lying at the confluence of the De las Vueltas and Fitzroy Rivers in Los Glaciares National Park. Arriving at approximately 11am, we'll have lunch before checking in to our hotel, and the...
Over the next day and a half, we'll have the opportunity to explore the stunning Fitz Roy Massif. Today, we'll set out with a local guide, weather permitting, to cover the distance to the base of Mount Fitz Roy, whose unmistakable summit is almost permanently cov...
We have a three-hour drive back to Calafate this morning, in time for our afternoon flight to Buenos Aires. For those who wish, once we arrive in the capital, there might be the opportunity to take in one of the city's famous tango shows. Please note, there are fr...
Today you'll fly (unescorted) to Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, where you'll be met by a local guide. During our time in Iguazu, you'll get the chance to visit the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the Iguazu Falls. Set amidst the lush landscapes of the Parque Nacion...
Today is a full day visit to the Argentinian side of the falls, from where you'll get a more extensive view of the cascade, with the added benefit of fewer crowds. A walk to the churning caldron of the Garganta del Diablo (the Devil's Throat), presents you with one of...
Today you have a free morning to relax at the hotel before the flight back to Buenos Aires.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Our tour of Patagonia ends at our hotel in Buenos Aires. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport tra...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Adventures in Patagonia + Iguazu Extension
Excellent varied trip. Thoroughly enjoyed the hikes in Patagonia. Tour Guide was helpful and informative. Guide at Iguazu Argentinan side of Falls was exceptional...
Dee
Mar 2024
Adventures in Patagonia + Iguazu Extension
The trip was fabulous and Marcello did a fabulous job guiding us!!! He is very personable and a real people person. He is very knowledgeable and made great recommend...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
Adventures in Patagonia + Iguazu Extension
The wilderness - Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno Glacier, hike to b...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
Adventures in Patagonia + Iguazu Extension
Seeing the penguins and the national park walks. The Paine hotel was fan...
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