Adventures in Patagonia + Iguazu Extension

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Discover the rugged beauty of the most southerly tip of the Americas on this two-week tour of Patagonia. Journey through Argentina and Chile, witnessing natural wonders from powerful waterfalls to icy glaciers, and towering mountain ranges. This tour ticks off the colourful capital, Buenos Aires, as well as bucket-list sites such as Torres del Paine, the Beag...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

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

What's this trip about?

    Discover the rugged beauty of the most southerly tip of the Americas on this two-week tour of Patagonia. Journey through Argentina and Chile, witnessing natural wonders from powerful waterfalls to icy glaciers, and towering mountain ranges. This tour ticks off the colourful capital, Buenos Aires, as well as bucket-list sites such as Torres del Paine, the Beagle Channel, and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Buenos Aires - Explore the birthplace of the tango with a tour of Buenos Aires' kaleidoscopic neighbourhoods. Torres del Paine - Stay within Chile's stunning national park in the shadows of the stunning Torres del Paine. Perito Moreno Glacier - Don a pair of crampons and take a hike on the ice of this magnificent glacier. Iguazu Falls - See the breathtaking beauty of the cascades from both Brazilian and Argentinean sides.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBuenos Aires
End CityBuenos Aires

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina

Attractions

  • Buenos Aires
  • Iguazu Falls
  • Los Glaciares National Park
  • Patagonia
  • Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Punta Arenas
  • Torres del Paine National Park
  • Ushuaia

Activities

  • Hiking

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Buenos Aires

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...

Day 2 Explore the diverse barrios of Buenos Aires

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...

Day 3 Fly to Ushuaia - free after for glacier visit or penguin spotting

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...

Day 4 Walk in Tierra del Fuego National Park

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...

Day 5 Ferry across the Magellan Strait to Punta Arena

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...

Day 6 Drive across the Patagonian Steppe to Torres del Paine National Park

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, ...

Day 7 Discover Torres del Paine National Park on foot

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...

Day 8 Walks in Torres del Paine - optional zodiac trip on Lake Serrano

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...

Day 9 Travel to Calafate, the gateway to the Glaciares National Park

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...

Day 10 Full day visit to Perito Moreno Glacier

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...

Day 11 Drive to El Chalten - optional boat trip and hike to Vespignani Glacier lookout

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...

Day 12 Hike to the base of Mount Fitzroy

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...

Day 13 Fly to Buenos Aires

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...

Day 14 Fly to Iguazu

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...

Day 15 Discover the Iguazu Falls from the Argentinean side

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...

Day 16 Return to Buenos Aires

Today you have a free morning to relax at the hotel before the flight back to Buenos Aires.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

Day 17 Trip ends in Buenos Aires

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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These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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Please note we require a photocopy of your passport 3 month pre departure. It is essential that you provide Explore with a photo copy of your passport at the time of booking, as this will be required in order to confirm accommodation. Argentina: Visas are not required for UK, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens. Please note Australian passport holders will need make a payment called the 'reciprocity fee' in advance of travel to enter Argentina. This currently costs US$ 100. This payment needs to be made online at http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesible/templates/reciprocidad/reciprocidad.htm The receipt generated at the time of online payment must be printed and given to local immigration authorities together with your passport. Chile: Visas are not required for UK, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens. Australians are now required to get a visa for entry to Chile Brazil: Visas are not required for UK, New Zealand citizens. Citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia will once again need to obtain a tourist visa to enter Brazil from the 1st of January 2024. These can be obtained from - https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ Other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate. All visa information is subject to change. You should confirm all visa related issues with the relevant Embassy prior to departure. USA: (including those in transit) Citizens of the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and passport holders from several EU countries can enter the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) - where you apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), which applies if you enter the country by sea or by air. This must be done on line - https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov no later than 72 hours prior to travel. Travellers who have not registered before their trip are likely be refused boarding. You must have an electronic passport with a digital chip containing biometric information about the passport owner. UK passports which are biometric feature a small gold symbol (camera) at the bottom of the front cover. If you have visited Iraq, Syria, Iran or Sudan since 2011 or are dual nationals of these countries, you cannot travel with an ESTA and instead you will need to apply for a visa from the nearest US Embassy or Consulate. If you are unable to provide a valid visa before boarding flights to the US, or entering via another method, you may not be permitted to travel. Please note for your ESTA application you will be required to supply Point of Contact information. Explore' s USA contact information will be listed on your final documentation which you will receive approximately 3-4 weeks before departure. If you are leaving for the USA before this, please call the Explore team to get this information.(Not necessary if in transit) For further information please check out the US embassy website. Visa applications - http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/apply.html Canada: An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) is required by British citizens transiting via Canada. For more information see the official Canadian government website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.
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Nothing compulsory, we recommend protection against typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria, polio and hepatitis A. Please consult your travel clinic for the latest advice on Malaria, Dengue Fever and Zika Virus. Please take preventative measures to avoid mosquito bites - these include mosquito repellent as well as long trousers and long sleeve shirts to cover up when necessary. Please note many countries in Central America, South America and the Caribbean require a yellow fever vaccination certificates if travelling from infected areas. A detailed list of these countries can be found on the NaTHNaC website - http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries. Also on the NaTHNaC site there is a list of Countries (and specific areas within a country) which are at risk of infection and a vaccination is therefore recommended. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 16
  • Dinner : 3
Age Requirements
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