Patagonia Adventure: Buenos Aires to the Wild Outdoors

Embark on an extraordinary adventure designed for the lovers of the great outdoors and those who thrive on physical activity. Beginning and concluding in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, this journey takes you through the heart of Patagonia, exploring the most breathtaking destinations in both Argentina and Chile. Prepare for an immersive experience as you engage in extensive walking, especially in Chile where you will conquer the famed W trek. This unparalleled experience is exclusively available during the summer months, offering the perfect blend of challenge and beauty under the glistening sun. Join us for a summer filled with exploration, endurance, and unforgettable memories amidst the wild landscapes of Patagonia.

Itinerary Overview

This is an awesome experience for those who love wilderness and are physically active.

This experience starts and ends in Buenos Aires, you will visit the main Patagonian destinations in Argentina and Chile. A lot of walking is involved, specially in Chile where the W trekking will happen!

This experience is only available in the months of summer.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to EZE International Airport

On arrival to the airport, you will be picked up by an English-speaking driver. We will take you to your hotel in Buenos Aires.

Afternoon activity: Highlights of Buenos Aires tour (duration 3.5 hours). Buenos Aires neighborhoods each have a distinctive character, from the historic barrios of San Telmo and La Boca, to the beautiful parks and plazas of Palermo and Recoleta, and the modern skyscrapers of Puerto Madero. This small-group tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, visiting all of the top attractions in just three hours. After pick-up from your Buenos Aires hotel, set out to explore the city aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Jump out to see the grand Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, where some of the most important events in Argentine history have played out. Explore the cobblestone lanes, tango venues, and street markets of San Telmo, one of the city's oldest districts, then continue to waterfront La Boca to admire the colorful houses of Caminito Street and the famous Bombonera stadium. Continue through the affluent docklands of Puerto Madero with its modern high-rise buildings, then head north to walk around the leafy parks and lively plazas. Finally, make a stop in Recoleta, where the star attraction is the Recoleta Cemetery, home to Evita's grave. Your Buenos Aires city sightseeing bus tour ends with drop-off back at your hotel.

Overnight at a 4* Hotel in Buenos Aires.

Day 2: Buenos Aires - El Calafate

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to AEP Domestic Airport to take your flight to El Calafate.

On arrival to FTE (El Calafate), you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to the bus station, to take your bus to El Chalten. This is a big bus and the ride can take around 4 hours, so we recommend you to take along a book so you can read during this trip.

On arrival to El Chalten, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight at a 4* Hotel in El Chalten (Hosteria Fitz Roy or Vertical Lodge or similar).

Day 3: Full day Hike to Laguna de los Tres

Today, you're set to hike the 12.5 km round-trip to Laguna de Los Tres: a clear lagoon at the foot of Mount Chalten. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and striking granite peaks, this hike has some short steep sections, but as one of the most frequented hikes, the terrain itself is not hugely difficult. You can expect to walk from 6 to 9 hours on clearly marked and well-maintained paths. Wind and rain may be the main challenges you face on these hikes. Once hike ends, you will go to your hotel.

Overnight at a 4* Hotel in El Chalten (Hosteria Fitz Roy or Vertical Lodge or similar).

Day 4: Full day Hike to Laguna Torres

Today we will take a moderate hike to Laguna Torre, leaving from near the hotel. This valley trek, taking around 7 hours, will take you past scenic viewpoints with panoramas of Cerro Solo, Cerro Torre, and Mount Fitz Roy. You'll see floating icebergs broken off the front face of the spectacular Grande glacier, and upon arrival at Laguna Torre, witness the steep valleys frame Cerro Torre: the highest in its mountain chain. You may even be able to make out a daredevil on the side of the mountain scaling one of its faces.

Overnight at a 4* Hotel in El Chalten (Hosteria Fitz Roy or Vertical Lodge or similar).

Day 5: Bus transfer from El Chalten to El Calafate

After breakfast in your hotel, you will be taken to the bus station to take your bus ride back to El Calafate.

On arrival to El Calafate, you will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. We can recommend a list of restaurants for you to go today for a nice Lamb Steak perhaps!

Overnight at a 4* Hotel in El Calafate (Design Suites or El Quijote or similar).

Day 6: Full day Visit to Perito Moreno Glacier

Today, drive to the Perito Moreno Glacier (approximately 1.5 hours). This is one of the few balanced glaciers in the world and at 3 km (1.8 miles) wide and 30 km (19 miles) long, is a spectacular sight. There are multiple viewing platforms overlooking Lake Argentino, and they provide an ideal vantage point to watch and listen to the crack of the ice as it plunges into the waters below. There is also the option to embark on a Glacier cruise called Safari Nautico, it last around 1 hour navigation, or even add a mini-hike on part of the Moreno glacier. If you want to add any of these activities, just let us know! Once finished soaking up the wonder of this natural formation, return to El Calafate for the night.

Overnight at a 4* Hotel in El Calafate (Design Suites or El Quijote or similar).

Day 7: Travel day to Torres del Paine National Park!

Today you will have another long travel day from El Calafate to Torres del Paine National Park. Early in the morning, you will board your regular bus up to Cerro Castillo (Chilean border). After customs formalities, you will have free time to take a lunch while waiting for the connecting bus to Torres del Paine National Park (approximately 1.5 hours) to start your self-guided trekking.

Overnight Camping.

Day 8: Torres del Paine National Park

Today, prepare yourself to continue this hiking adventure to the most popular trek in the park: Base Las Torres. It takes 8-10 hours for the round trip. The day will begin with a trek to Base Las Torres. On the road, you will enjoy the beauty of the surrounding lakes and the hanging glacier of Almirante Nieto Mount, at more than 2,600 m a. s. l. When you arrive at the refugio El Chileno, you can recover energy to go on with a 2 hours trek heading to one of the most spectacular places in the National Park: the Mirador Base Torres.

Overnight Camping.

Day 9: Torres del Paine National Park

For this day, we recommend a hiking to Los Cuernos (The Horns); this trek is long! The trek goes on surrounding the Paine Massif, walking by the base of the Almirante Nieto Mount. When you leave the camping, you will go over for 1.5 - 2 hour to get to the Atajo, track towards Los Cuernos. In the route, you will see the local flora, the Nordenskjöld Lake, and the hanging glaciers. After 4 or 5 hours walk, you will reach your destination, Los Cuernos, where you can take the best photographs. But if you prefer, you have time to take a visit to Salto Grande - the park's biggest waterfall. Important: the treks are classed as moderate to difficult, and venture along clearly marked trails. You'll usually hike between 5-10 hours per day.

Overnight Camping.

Day 10: Torres del Paine / Puerto Natales

Today you will have a shared tour inside the park ending in Puerto Natales.

Overnight at Hotel Natalino.

Day 11: Puerto Natales to Ushuaia

Pick up at your hotel in Puerto Natales, you will be transferred to bus station to board your bus towards Ushuaia in Argentina (departure at 06:40 am / duration: 14 hr) take along a good book to read this day as you will spend a long time on the bus! On arrival to Ushuaia bus terminal, you will be picked up and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Ushuaia Hosteria America or similar.

Day 12: Navigation at Beagle Channel

Ushuaia is the gateway to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, Argentina's only coastal park. This morning, embark on an included boat trip on the Beagle Channel. Observe the marine wildlife among the small islands and inlets along this waterway, named after Charles Darwin's expedition ship, the HMS Beagle.

Overnight at Ushuaia Hosteria America or similar.

Day 13: Ushuaia Day at leisure

Day at leisure to explore on your own.

Overnight at Ushuaia Hosteria America or similar.

Day 14: Travel back to Buenos Aires

This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Ushuaia to take your flight back to Buenos Aires. Flights are NOT included, we can certainly help you if you need us to. Airport codes are USH - AEP. On arrival to AEP, you will be transferred to your hotel in Buenos Aires.

Overnight at 4* Hotel in Buenos Aires (Kenton Palace or similar).

Day 15: Departure Day

Today is the last day of this amazing experience. We will make sure you do not miss your flight out from EZE International Airport. Transfer with English-speaking driver is included. End of services!

Inclusions

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• 2 Night Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in Buenos Aires
• 3 Night Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in El Chalten
• 2 Night Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in El Calafate
• 3 Night Camping at Torres del Paine National Park
• 1 Night Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in Puerto Natales
• 3 Night Accommodation in Ushuaia
• English speaking Guide in all activities (Except Trekking in Paine)
• Transfer In/Out every day

Exclusions

• NO Flights are included in the program

This is an awesome experience for those who love wilderness and are physically active. This experience starts and ends in Buenos Aires, you will visit the main Patagonian destinations in Argentina and Chile. A lot of walking is involved, especially in Chile where the W trekking will happen! This experience is only available in the months of summer.

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Not recommended for people with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for people with heart conditions
• You need to be in a very good physical condition
• We pick up all travellers at all airports involved in the itinerary