Patagonia Explorer

Company : G Adventures
Countries: Argentina / Worldwide
Duration: 1 week to 2 weeks
Approx Costs: 2500 to 3000+ £ Pound (UK)

Embark on an expedition cruise through Patagonia's fjords and glaciers, set foot on the 'end of the earth' at Cape Horn, walk amongst thousands of Magellanic penguins, hike the scenic trails of Torres del Paine National Park, gaze in awe at the stunning Perito Moreno glacier

Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Buenos Aires/El Chaltén
Fly to El Calafate and continue by bus to El Chaltén and Glacier National Park. En route marvel at the towering Andean mountains. Enjoy some free time in the town or head out on some short hikes.

Day 3 El Chaltén
Enjoy an included full-day guided hike through the scenic terrain of lakes, tree covered trails and of course snow covered mountains. If lucky get a glimpse of Fitz Roy.

Day 4 El Chaltén/El Calafate
Enjoy a free morning before heading to the quaint little town of El Calafate.

Day 5 El Calafate
Travel to Perito Moreno Glacier for an included guided tour. Opt to take a boat ride on the lake and get different view of the stunning landscape and marvel at how large the glacier actually is up close.

Day 6 El Calafate/Puerto Natales
Travel by bus into Puerto Natales to prepare for the upcoming days of included hikes with expert mountain guides.

Day 7 Puerto Natales/Torres del Paine
Start exploring Torres del Paine by trekking to the base of Las Torres to see the dramatic three towers and turquoise lagoon below.

Day 8 Torres del Paine
Cross lake Pehoe by ferry and trek to the French Valley, from the lookout point see the mountain range spread across the National Park. Take in the dramatic, contrasting greens and greys on the landscape.

Day 9 Torres del Paine/Puerto Natales
Enjoy the last day in Torres del Paine NP and hike to Grey Lake and the lookout point for Grey Glacier. Gaze off into the distance admiring the scale of this immense glacier. In the afternoon return to Puerto Natales.

Day 10 Puerto Natales/Punta Arenas
Take a bus south to Punta Arenas and enjoy an orientation walk and take some free time in the evening to explore this charming city.

Day 11 Punta Arenas/Ushuaia
From Punta Arenas cross into Argentina by bus, arriving in Ushuaia, 'the end of the earth'.

Day 12 Ushuaia
Included boat cruise on the Beagle Channel to see penguins at Isla Martillo. Back on land there are various options, including bird watching, 4x4 rides, day hikes in Tierra del Fuego National Park, helicopter rides, and horseback riding.

Day 13 Ushuaia
Enjoy a free day to explore the area.

Day 14 Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires. Opt for a tango show and dinner.

Day 15 Buenos Aires
Depart at any time.