Torres del Paine and Ushuaia Adventure 9D/8N
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
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Tour code:
10172
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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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
Itinerary
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.Â
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.Â
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). Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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. Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
What's Included
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Accommodation
8 nights in hostel dorms, 3-star or 4-star hotels, and camps.
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Transport
Transfers between El Calafate airport, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, RÃo Grande, and Ushuaia, combining private and regular buses.
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
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Activities
Lake Pehoe boat trips and a visit to Estancia Harberton to see Magellanic Penguins.
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Guides
Bilingual tour leader during all activities for groups with 6 passengers or more, and mountain guides while on trek.
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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
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Medical and life insurance
Medical and life insurance are not included.
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Tips & Gratuities
Tips and gratuities are not included.
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Drinks and beverages
Drinks and beverages are not included.
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Flights or airport taxes
Flights and airport taxes are not included.
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Port tax at Ushuaia
Port tax at Ushuaia is not included.
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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, RÃo 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
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in hostel dorms, 3-star or 4-star hotels, and camps.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses a combination of private and regular buses for transfers between locations.
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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.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes Lake Pehoe boat trips and a visit to Estancia Harberton to see Magallanic Penguins.
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Is camping equipment provided during the tour?
Yes, all camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, and insulation mats are provided for nights at camp.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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