Torres del Paine and Ushuaia Adventure 9D/8N

Torres del Paine and Ushuaia Adventure 9D/8N

9 Days Starting in El Calafate, Argentina and ending in Ushuaia, Argentina

Visiting: El Calafate, Torres del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Ushuaia

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

10172

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Moderate

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $3599

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a breathtaking 9-day adventure through the stunning landscapes of Argentina and Chile with the Torres del Paine and Ushuaia Adventure. This journey offers awe-inspiring views of towering peaks and valleys, with epic towers rising 1000 meters above glaciers. Experience the thrill of sailing past iconic lighthouses and observing diverse wildlife, including a memorable stroll among playful penguins. The tour includes comfortable accommodations ranging from hostel dorms to 4-star hotels and camps, with meals provided throughout. Enjoy guided treks with bilingual tour leaders and mountain guides, and explore the majestic French and Grey Valleys. Cross the legendary Magellan Strait and discover the charm of Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. This adventure promises unforgettable moments and stunning natural beauty at every turn.

Highlights

  • Epic towers rise 1000m above the glacier in Torres del Paine.

  • Awe-inspiring views of peaks and valleys in the Cordillera del Paine.

  • Sail past iconic lighthouses and wildlife in the Beagle Channel.

  • Unforgettable stroll among playful penguins on Isla Martillo.

  • Cross the legendary Magellan Strait to reach Tierra del Fuego.

  • Explore the picturesque fishermen town of Puerto Natales.

  • Visit the Acatushun Museum at Estancia Harberton.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival El Calafate

Location: El Calafate

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

We welcome you at El Calafate airport and transfer to town to check in at your accommodation. You get the rest of the day to enjoy the town and later you have your welcome dinner. 


Day 2: El Calafate – Torres Del Paine

Location: Torres del Paine National Park

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early start for a 6 hs drive to our camp in Paine. We drive across the patagonic steppe, still following by parts the legendary route 40, to get around Sierra de los Baguales, an impressive range in between Calafate and Paine. We cross the Argentinean Chilean border at Cancha Carrera/ Cerro Castillo. After the border crossing, we start our final sprint to Paine National Park, World Heritage by the UNESCO (United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization).  Approaching the Park, we start to see the different mountains that feature the area: Paine Grande, the Horns, Admiral Nieto and the Towers. Once we entered the Park, we go for a short 1 to 2 hs walk to get familiar with the landscape, the wind and the rich wildlife: guanacos, lesser rheas, condors and all types of wetland and buzzard birds will be available for our eyes and cameras. Also lots of flowers. Back in the bus, we reach our camp at the foot of Paine massif. 

Full Camps are pitched up early in the season, so we find the camp ready upon arrival. It offers comfortable igloo type tents for 1 or 2 passengers, with insulation mat and sleeping bags. The camp also features a spacious dinning tent, a kitchen tent, tables, benches or chairs and a full set of table service and kitchenware (area with sanitary services).  



Day 3: Paine Towers – Ascensio River Valley

Location: Torres del Paine

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early in the morning we start walking towards the bridge over the Ascensio river, head trail for the worldfamous Paine towers. We "warm up" hiking a steep one-hour slope, to get inside the valley itself, a narrow "V" shape alpine valley coming from inside the Paine massif.  A gentle downhill leads us to Refugio Chileno, a cozy and comfortable mountain lodge, which can be a good turnaround point for those not willing to make a full day hike. We then walk in a gentle slope along the river side and inside beech forest. A final climb on moraine take us to the Towers viewpoint: a glacier origin lagoon and the three towers rising vertically 1000 mts from the glacier. The lack of breath will be either because the climb and the sight!!!! We go back to our camp on the same way we came. Walking time: 7 to 8 hs. 


Day 4: Lake Pehoe Crossing – French Valley

Location: Torres del Paine

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early in the morning a 1 h drive takes us to Port Pudeto to board the catamarán that crosses lake Pehoe twice a day. Once at the far side of the lake, we leave unnecessary items in our tents and we set out to the French Valley trail. The trail skirts Paine Grande south slopes and lake Skottberg, to take us after 2 hs and a half of continuous ups and downs, to the hanging bridge upon the French River.  This breathtaking location is at the foot of both the 2700 mts south east face of Paine Grande (to the west) and the Horns, with its characteristic black sedimentary topping, to the east. We continue walking 1 h further by Italian camp to reach breathtaking viewpoints over the area. After lunch and photos we retrace our steps back to Paine Grande Full Camp. Walking time: 5 to 6 hs.


Day 5: Grey Valley – Puerto Natales

Location: Puerto Natales

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Lake Grey trail leads from Pehoe valley across ridges to reach Grey valley. This magnificent valley flows down 60 km from the Patagonian Icefield, featuring the huge glacier calving down in the grey colour lake. Our trail skirts the lake, going up and down the westerns slopes of Paine Grande, offering some of the most impressive sights of the Park.  From the trail we can see the south end of the lake where the blue icebergs gather, the mountains rising far in the distance above glaciers Grey and Tyndall. We come back along the same trail, crossing bogs, shrublands and forest. Once again at Paine Grande Refuge we take the boat to cross lake Pehoe back and then we go to our accommodation in Puerto Natales, a picturesque fishermen town located in the shores of the Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) fiord. 


Day 6: Puerto Natales –Ushuaia

Location: Ushuaia

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Long drive today, though quite worthwhile. After breakfast we continue south to reach the legendary Magellan Strait, which we will keep on sight up to Primera Angostura, where we board the Ferry in which we will cross the Strait.  This Pass, discovered by Hernando de Magallanes in 1520, was the natural and logical way to all vessels until de Panama Channel was open at the beginning of the XXth century. You will find yourselves wondering how those brave men dare to sail those waters in such fragile caravels!!! Once in Tierra del Fuego (literally, Land of Fire, due to the fires seen by the first white sailors in the coast, done by the local Indians to cook and heat) we enter back Argentina through Paso San Sebastián. Once we arrive in Ushuaia, a transfer will take us to our hotel. 

Note: Groups of 10 people or more will spend the night at Estancia Las Hijas (Rio Grande) where a lamb cooked in the classical Patagonian barbecue style will be waiting for us. Accommodation: Bed in refuge in a shared room. The ranch has a dining room, bathrooms and showers will be available on this day. Additional meal included: dinner.  



Day 7: Ushuaia

Location: Ushuaia

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

You will enjoy this entire day by your own, to choose the optional activity that better fit your desires. 


Day 8: Beagle Channel And Penguin Rockery

Location: Ushuaia

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast we walk to the Ushuaia Tourist Pier for a full day of activities: we will navigate the Beagle Channel to the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, we will see Los Lobos Island and Los Patos Island, we will visit the Acatushun Museum in the pioneering Estancia Harberton and we will have the unforgettable opportunity to walk among penguins on Isla Martillo. 


Day 9: Departure Ushuaia

Location: Ushuaia

Meals Included: Breakfast

Morning at your own to visit the town, which is located in the north coast of the Beagle channel. The town features interesting museums and its typical architecture. In the afternoon we are transferred to Ushuaia airport to take our flight to Buenos Aires. Our services end at the airport. 


What's Included

  • Accommodation

    8 nights in hostel dorms, 3-star or 4-star hotels, and camps.

  • Transport

    Transfers between El Calafate airport, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Río Grande, and Ushuaia, combining private and regular buses.

  • Meals

    8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.

  • Activities

    Lake Pehoe boat trips and a visit to Estancia Harberton to see Magellanic Penguins.

  • Guides

    Bilingual tour leader during all activities for groups with 6 passengers or more, and mountain guides while on trek.

  • Extras

    All camping equipment for nights at camp, including tent, sleeping bag, and insulation mat, plus a welcome service upon arrival.

What's Not Included

  • Medical and life insurance

    Medical and life insurance are not included.

  • Tips & Gratuities

    Tips and gratuities are not included.

  • Drinks and beverages

    Drinks and beverages are not included.

  • Flights or airport taxes

    Flights and airport taxes are not included.

  • Port tax at Ushuaia

    Port tax at Ushuaia is not included.

  • Services not shown or detailed in the program

    Any services not shown or detailed in the program are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes transfers from El Calafate airport to Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Río Grande, and Ushuaia, using a combination of private and regular buses. Enjoy scenic drives and ferry crossings, including the legendary Magellan Strait.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights in a mix of hostel dorms, 3-star or 4-star hotels, and camps. Experience comfortable igloo-type tents with insulation mats and sleeping bags at the camp, along with a spacious dining tent and full kitchen facilities.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides accommodation in hostel dorms, 3-star or 4-star hotels, and camps.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour uses a combination of private and regular buses for transfers between locations.

  • Will there be a guide during the tour?

    Yes, there will be a bilingual tour leader during all activities for groups with 6 passengers or more, and mountain guides while on trek.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes Lake Pehoe boat trips and a visit to Estancia Harberton to see Magallanic Penguins.

  • Is camping equipment provided during the tour?

    Yes, all camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, and insulation mats are provided for nights at camp.

  • What is the highlight of the visit to Torres del Paine National Park?

    The highlight is the hike to the Towers viewpoint, where you can see a glacier-origin lagoon and the three towers rising vertically 1000 meters from the glacier.

  • What can I expect during the Beagle Channel navigation?

    During the Beagle Channel navigation, you will visit the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, see Los Lobos Island and Los Patos Island, visit the Acatushun Museum, and walk among penguins on Isla Martillo.

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

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Aug 12 2019

For true explorers.

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Oct 2 2019

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