The Complete Patagonia

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Experience Patagonia in 17 days, starting in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires. After a few days in the city, travel to Bariloche, situated in the Andes mountains on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Cross the lake and the border to Puerto Varas, Chile. Visit the region’s capital at Puerto Montt and take a tour of Chiloe Island before continuing to Punto A...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Discover some of the natural wonders and highlights of Argentina and Chile.
    • The tour begins in Argentina’s historic, vibrant and cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires, with time to discover the main sights of the city, and experience a Tango Show.
    • You will discover the Alpine town of San Carlos de Bariloche as well as the surrounding area of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Llao Lloa Peninsula, Puerto Blest and Los Cataros Falls.
    • The itinerary also includes the Andean Lake Crossing, a picturesque trip through the Andes by road and ferry across three different lakes, one of the most scenic journeys in the whole of Latin America.
    • You will discover the beautiful Lake District region of Chile around Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt, with an excursion to Chiloe Island.
    • You will experience the breathtaking beauty of Torres del Paine National Park, with a range of daily options that allow you an in-depth exploration of the mountains, glaciers and pampas by horseback, motorboat, on foot or by vehicle.
    • You will stay in the fascinating town of El Calafate, situated on the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, with an excursion to the world-famous Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park and a day spent on a traditional Patagonian ranch.

What's this trip about?

    Experience Patagonia in 17 days, starting in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires. After a few days in the city, travel to Bariloche, situated in the Andes mountains on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Cross the lake and the border to Puerto Varas, Chile. Visit the region’s capital at Puerto Montt and take a tour of Chiloe Island before continuing to Punto Arenas to explore the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park. Depart for El Calafate and venture into Los Glaciares National Park. Finally, visit an authentic Patagonia cattle ranch at Estancia Nibepo Aike before returning to Buenos Aires.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBuenos Aires
End CityBuenos Aires

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Airport transfers
    • Internal flights
    • Accommodation with breakfast
    • All meals in Hotel Las Torres Patagonia
    • Tours as detailed in itinerary
    • Other meals where stated

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival transfer in Buenos Aires

On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. This service includes a driver and local English speaking guide, who will provide you with any useful information needed for your stay. He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina’s elegant, historic and cosmopolitan capital, is known as the “Paris of the South” due to its European atmosphere with glamorous avenues lined with fashionable shops and Parisian-style restaurants and cafes. Located on the western shore of the ...

Day 2: Highlights of Buenos Aires City Tour

You will be collected from your hotel for your three-hour tour visiting the most important highlights of the city of Buenos Aires. Discover the history of the Plaza de Mayo Square, the site of Argentina’s most important historical events - see its surroundings and the...

El Querandi Tango Show & Dinner

This evening you will be collected from your hotel to experience a Tango Show with dinner. This is an intimate & passionate tango show, housed in a cozy wood-panelled 19th century building with a colourful history as a meeting point for poets and students in the h...

Day 3: Transfer to the airport for onward destination

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight. This service includes a driver only.

Arrival transfer in Bariloche

On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it. Should you not be able to locate them, please refer to the front of your itinerary for emergency contact details of our representative office. Please note this service is with a driver only.

Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche lies on the southern shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi in the foothills of the Andes surrounded by mountains and forests. Its location is stunning, surrounded by the Nahuel Huapi National Park, the oldest National Park in Argentina. With its Alpine-s...

Day 4: Llao Llao Peninsula & Chairlift

This afternoon you will be collected from your hotel for the short circuit tour of the town. Leave the city behind to take in the breath taking views offered by Llao Llao Peninsula’s short circuit tour. Home to a number of protected species as well as the iconic Llao ...

Day 5: Puerto Blest & Los Cantaros Falls Cruise

This morning you will be collected from your hotel for your full day visit to Puerto Blest & Los Cantaros Falls. Boarding the boat at Puerto Pañuelo, you will sail to Puerto Blest - the most important Nahuel Huapi inlet. Next, after entering the Centinela islet wh...

Day 6: Bariloche hotel to Lakes Crossing Terminal

Bariloche hotel to Lakes Crossing Terminal

Full Day Andean Lake Crossing: Bariloche to Puerto

From Bariloche, your full day journey across the border today will be a combination of scenic bus rides and lake crossings. Set off from Bariloche by bus to Puerto Pañuelo along the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, taking in the lovely flower gardens and Swiss-style archi...

Arrival transfer in Puerto Varas

Arrival into Puerto Varas lake terminal and transfer to your hotel.

Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt lie at the southern end of the Lake District under the shadow of the snow-capped Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. Puerto Varas sits on the shores of Lake Llanquihue and is known as “The city of Roses”. Puerto Montt is 20kms from Puerto Varas on the Seno de Reloncaví Bay, the capital of the Lake District, and the last significant outpost of the region.

Day 7: Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas City Tour

You will be collected from your hotel for a sightseeing tour of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. Begin the tour in the capital of the region, Puerto Montt, visiting the Main Square, the commercial and harbour zone of Angelmó, famous in Chile because it has many hand cra...

Day 8: Chiloe Island Tour

Isla Grande de Chiloé (The Big Island of Chiloé), the second-largest island in South America is our destination for today. Isolated from the main land until the 19th century it has a distinct culture steeped in mysticism. We visit the city of Ancud with its classic ch...

Day 9: Puerto Varas Free Day

Free day to enjoy Puerto Varas.

Day 10: Private Transfer Hotel to Airport driver only

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time for the transfer to the airport for your outward flight from Puerto Montt.

Arrival transfer in Punta Arenas

On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel.

He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it. Please note this service is with a driver only.

Day 11: Punta Arenas - Hotel Las Torres

This morning you will be collected from your hotel for Las Torres' s shuttle service to transfer you to Hotel Las Torres. located inside Torres Del Paine National Park. This transfer takes approximately 5 hours on good roads and offers a great introduction to the wide...

Day 12: Explore Torres del Paine National Park

There are no set itineraries for your stay at Hotel Las Torres. Each day you can choose from a selection of five to ten different activities selected according to the weather and your interests. These include hiking, horseback riding, van or motorboat excursions. In g...

Day 13: Explore Torres del Paine National Park

There are no set itineraries for your stay at Hotel Las Torres. Each day you can choose from a selection of five to ten different activities selected according to the weather and your interests. These include hiking, horseback riding, van or motorboat excursions. In g...

Day 14: Hotel Las Torres - Departure

Early this morning you will depart Las Torres Hotel aboard their shuttle service transfer. Departure times will be reconfirmed to you directly by the hotel the evening prior to your departure.

Please note journey times are as follows however they are dependant ...

El Calafate

El Calafate flanks the southern shore of Lago Argentino in the southwest part of Argentina’s Santa Cruz Province. The town is near the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and one of the gateways to World Heritage Listed Parque Nacional Los Glaciers. The name El ...

Day 15: Perito Moreno with South Wall Cruise

This morning you will be collected from your hotel to venture into Los Glaciares National Park to see the world famous Perito Moreno Glacier. The glacier is more than two miles wide and averages 74m in height above the surface of the water of Lake Argentino. It is one...

Day 16: Estancia Nibepo Aike

Estancia Nibepo Aike retains the essence of the old Patagonian ranches. Initially called Estancia Jerónima, Nibepo Aike covers over 12,000 hectares at the foot of the Patagonian Andes and is dedicated to the production of cattle with a herd of Hereford, and also many ...

Day 17: Transfer to the airport for onward destination

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Arrival transfer in Buenos Aires

On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it. Please not this service is with driver only.

Day 18: Transfer to the airport for onward destination

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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Price From $4,885
Price per day$271
Last Updated: 12/15/2021

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal Expenses
    • Visa and reciprocity fees (where applicable)
    • International flights
    • Gratuities for staff/drivers
    • Any items not mentioned as included

Accommodation

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