Explore Full Patagonia in Argentina & Chile
Explore Full Patagonia in Argentina & Chile
Explore Full Patagonia in Argentina & Chile
15 Days Starting and ending in Buenos Aires
Visiting: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, PUERTO VARAS, San Carlos de Bariloche
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 15
Age range:
2-99
Special diets catered:
Kosher, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Tour Overview
This trip will allow you to focus all your energy on visit the highlights of Argentinian & Chilean Patagonia. Starting from Buenos Aires, gateway to Argentina and cradle of the Tango, continuing to Ushuaia, the city of the end of the world on the shores of the Beagle Channel, Calafate, cradle of the Perito Moreno glacier, crossing into Chile by road to visit the Torres del Paine National Park, with its towering peaks and continuing to Bariloche, the city of the water mirrors of Argentina.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Loi Suites Esmeralda or similar
Arrival at Buenos Aires airport and transfer to your accommodation.
Day 2 : Buenos Aires City Tour
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Loi Suites Esmeralda or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
This excursion transmits the emotion of a multiple Buenos Aires. We will get to know the symbol of our city: the Obelisk. We will go through squares like Mayo, San MartÃn and Alvear. Avenues: Corrientes, De Mayo, 9 de Julio, among others. Neighborhoods with history like La Boca and San Telmo, sumptuous like Palermo and Recoleta, modern like Puerto Madero. The parks Lezama and Tres de Febrero, and commercial and financial areas and the Football Stadium.
We suggest the following optional excursions:
Tigre’s Delta
Dinner & Tango Show
Day 3 : Buenos Aires - Ushuaia
Location: Ushuaia
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Patagonia Jarke or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Ushuaia. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 4 : Tierra Del Fuego National Park
Location: Ushuaia
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Patagonia Jarke or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pick up at the hotel to enjoy one of the most incredible tours of Ushuaia; Tierra del Fuego National Park. We invite you to reach the true End of the World to feel the thrill of being in a unique and magical place. All travelers arriving in Ushuaia, cannot leave without knowing the end of the Pan-American route that begins in Alaska and after more than 15 thousand kilometers ends within the Tierra del Fuego National Park. This is the place to take a picture that testify people have truly arrived at the End of the world. Further, just 1000 km away is Antarctica. In the morning around 08:30 we will pick you up at the hotel, from where we will go to the Tierra del Fuego National Park, which is located 12 km from the center of the city of Ushuaia. Before entering the National Park, we will stop at the End of the World train station (optional) where passengers who wish may choose to take the mythical train (about 60 minutes ride) that ends within the National Park. Those who do not make the journey on the train can enjoy a small walk in the Fuegian forest (in winter the small walk could be aborted according to weather conditions). Once the train journey is over, the group will meet again inside the Park with the vehicle and guide to continue with the tour to Ensenada, a bay that combines the Andes, the sub-Antarctic forest and sea in the same place defining an ecosystem unique from Argentina. In this area of the park, native people used to live and their archaeological remains. There is also the last post office in America, where it is sometimes open and we can send postcards to anywhere in the world. (Ensenada bay is closed in winter). We will continue to other panoramic points to make small tours to appreciate the flora and fauna that surprises us with its beauty: Acigami Glacier Lake (Roca) shared with Chile, Lapataia Bay, where the sign indicating that we have reached the end of the Pan American route.
We suggest the following optional excursions:
Sailing the Beagle Channel
End of the World Ticket Train
Day 5 : Ushuaia - Calafate
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Michelangelo hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Ushuaia. Arrival and transfer to your accommodation.
Day 6 : Perito Moreno Glacier With Nautic Safari
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Michelangelo hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour begins in the morning, departing from the city of El Calafate. After a journey of 80 km we arrive at the viewpoint area, with walkways and balconies facing the Perito Moreno Glacier. The walkways have viewpoint balconies on different levels, which allow varying perspectives of the impressive glacier and landscape. The viewpoints are connected by ramps and stairways which can be walked during the excursion. The excursion is complemented with a short navigation of 1 hour. This excursion allows for an up-close view of the glacier. The boat navigates within 150 meters of the glacier.
We suggest the following optional excursions:
Minitrekking in Moreno Glacier
Day 7 : Calafate - Day At Leisure
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Michelangelo hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day al leisure. You can choose some optional excursions to discover the city of Lakes.
Day 8 : El Calafate - Puerto Natales
Location: Puerto Natales
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: IF Patagonia Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer from the hotel to Calafate bus station. Regular bus to Puerto Natales in Chile. Arrival at Puerto Natales bus station and transfer to your accommodation.
Day 9 : Torres Del Paine National Park
Location: Torres del Paine
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: IF Patagonia Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
The excursion begins with a visit to the Cueva del Milodón, a remarkable cavern 200 meters long, 30 meters high and 80 meters wide located 25 km from Puerto Natales. A half-hour walk will take us into the cave, known for the discovery of fresh skin and bones from a prehistoric species of giant sloth, the mylodon. Remains of other extinct animals have also been found there, such as the dwarf horse, the bear, the panther and the saber-toothed tiger.
In Cerro Castillo where we make a stop at a cafeteria and then continue towards Torres del Paine crossing numerous ranches and a landscape that goes from steppe to deciduous forest. Along the way it is possible to spot local fauna including the rhea, or South American ostrich, and the guanaco, a wild camelid. Torres del Paine is known worldwide for the massifs that give it its name, giant granite shaped by the force of glacial ice. After entering the park we discover a series of lagoons of intense colors, mountains covered with ice and abundant local fauna. Then we will stop for a 15-minute walk to the Salto Grande on the Paine River. After lunch we continue to Lake Grey, where we will take a walk to the beach from which you can see the glacier of the same name in the distance. Subsequently, the return to Puerto Natales is undertaken by the same route, or by the road that borders the Toro, Porteño and SofÃa lakes.
Day 10 : Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas – Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas
Location: PUERTO VARAS
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Casa Kalfu or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Punta Arenas on a Regular Bus. Arrival at Punta Arena’s airport. Flight to Puerto Montt. Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas.
Day 11 : Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas – Trasandino Crossing – Bariloche
Location: San Carlos de Bariloche
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Carlos V or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Lake Crossing. In this experience we will make the Andean Crossing, which connects the cities of Puerto Varas in Chile and Bariloche in Argentina and in which we will enjoy views of the beautiful Todos los Santos, FrÃas and Nahuel Huapi Lakes, among other beautiful landscapes. Andean Crossing is an international tourist adventure in which you will sail through the Andes Mountains through three beautiful lakes, Lake Todos los Santos, Lake FrÃas and Lake Nahuel Huapi, which are connected by four land stretches that join the cities of Puerto Varas in Chile and Bariloche in Argentina. The route is an unforgettable experience full of magic and history where you will be able to contemplate landscapes of virgin nature where for thousands of years the glaciers left an unforgettable geographical mark. What began as a commercial route, today is one of the most demanded tourist routes in Chilean-Argentine Patagonia: 180 kilometers of route enjoyed annually by more than 30,000 travelers.
Day 12 : Small Circuit With Campanario Hill Ticket
Location: San Carlos de Bariloche
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Carlos V or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
A unique walk through our city, forests, lakes and mountains, bordering Lake Nahuel Huapi along Avenida Bustillo. The beauty of the landscape is present throughout the route. Various points along the way and some natural viewpoints, such as BahÃa López and Punto Panorámico, are ideal for contemplating this marvel. After Playa Bonita you arrive at the foot of Cerro Campanario. There we will be able to ascend to the summit: 1050 mts. A cross commemorates the first mass celebrated by Monsignor De Andrea on February 2, 1930. The beautiful confectionery at the top allows one to appreciate one of the most beautiful and fascinating views of the region: the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes, the El Clover, San Pedro Peninsula and Llao Llao, Victoria Island, the Otto, López, Goye hills, Cathedral, Chapel and the wonderful mountainous environment of the city of San Carlos de Bariloche. In winter, the chairlift remains enabled until 6:00 p.m. Approximately and in summer until 7:30 p.m. due to the light. The chairlift manufactured by the Doppelmayer company has state-of-the-art technology, greater safety, variable speed, making the ascent in 7 minutes at a speed of 1.30 meters per second. It consists of 8 towers, 46 chairs (with a capacity of up to 60), is 640 meters long and has a capacity for 450 people/hour. The height of the upper station is 1050 meters and the lower station is 770 meters. At the top of the hill, it has a panoramic cafeteria with capacity for 80 people with 2 terraces and a height of 20 meters. The Cerro Campanario chairlift, located in the "center of the landscape", elevates it "to the right height of astonishment" to enjoy the most beautiful view of the area. In addition to the landscape, there is a wide range of products from regional artisan production: fabrics, wood, candles, ceramics, cosmetic products, among others, are unavoidable part of this walk, which you should not miss.
Day 13 : Bariloche - Day At Leisure
Location: San Carlos de Bariloche
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Carlos V or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you have a free day to enjoy and spend on your own or enjoy some suggested optional excursion.
Day 14 : Bariloche - Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Loi Suites Esmeralda or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival and transfer to your accommodation
Day 15 : Departure Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
English-speaking guides during mentioned excursions on regular basis (shared with other travellers)
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfer IN/OUT on regular basis (shared with other travellers)
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Accommodation
Accommodation in standard room
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Qwerty Travel assistance 24/7 by wapp
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Trasandino Crossing (Puerto Varas - Bariloche)
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Regular bus Calafate - Puerto Natales (Shared with other travellers)
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Entrance Fees
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
International or internal flights are not included.
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Tipping and Gratuities
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National Park entrance fees
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Meals
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International Travel
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Insurance
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, they are Spanish/English-speaking guides
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No, only will be a guide during the excursions in each destination
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes.
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Can I customize my trip?
We customize all trips, making them tailored to each traveller
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Accommodation is at a 3* hotel
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, these are not included and must be paid directly
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, during the free days mentioned on the itinerary
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What is the maximum group size?
15-18 passengers
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements.
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Are flights included in this tour?
Flights are not included
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
We will confirm you all the details of your booking with the hotel names.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, transfer airport - Hotel - airport in each city on a regular basis
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
This tour operates only with 1 traveller paying the single supplement.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, you can check it on the rate list.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
15kg during domestic flights per person on cabin
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, sure. Inform us the arrival/departure date, and we send you the quotation
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We can change the date of travel; before we must check availability at hotels and excursions.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, of course
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Covid Terms & Conditions Unless otherwise specified, if a disruption caused by Covid-19 prevents you from being able to take your trip, we will offer the maximum flexibility possible to enable you to reschedule your trip to a later date via a travel credit equal to the monies already paid to us, less any and all fees imposed by suppliers and other third parties providing components of your tour. I
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Travellers from all around the world
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, we can arrange it.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
*Itinerary *Voucher Services *E-tickets if apply *Terms and Conditions
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Free Date Changes
Qwerty Travel Argentina allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Qwerty Travel Argentina requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of qwerty travel argentina charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.