The Andes – Patagonia – Fitz Roy – Cerre Torre – Torres del Paine – glaciers and penguins and the ends of the Earth at Tierra del Fuego. What do these names conjure up in anyone’s mind? If there is ever a ‘must visit’ part of the world, this is it! We have developed this ‘active’ itinerary for the Best of Patagonia Trek to enable you to appreciate this region in all its glory and to see as much of it as possible in a two week trip. There is no extended trekking, but instead a series of day walks for you to get out and enjoy being close to the massive glaciers, wildlife, granite mountains, turquoise-blue lakes and forests that make Patagonia a special place.

The Best of Patagonia Trek takes you right on down to ‘The Land of Fires’, Tierra del Fuego, where you will be able to appreciate the stark serene beauty of this wilderness, finishing your journey with a boat trip on the Beagle Channel. Travel on this trip is via the busy capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires.

Why not extend your trip with a visit to Iguassu Falls from Buenos Aires? Please contact our Office for more details.

This trip will operate with just 1 person. You will be joining clients from other countries in Argentina and led by a local Argentinian guide.
Maximum group size is 16.

THIS TRIP CAN ALSO BE OPERATED AS A PRIVATE DEPARTURE ON ANY DATES DURING THE SEASON FOR 2 OR MORE PEOPLE BOOKING TOGETHER FOR A SMALL SUPPLEMENT. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A QUOTATION.

Prices are inclusive of domestic flights from and back to Buenos Aires in Argentina. However please be aware that supplements may apply as prices for these flights are subject to change.

International flight prices are based on non-direct services. A supplement will be required if you wish to use the direct service between London to Buenos Aires with British Airways.

Dates & Prices

Itinerary

Days 1 -2 Depart UK to arrive at Buenos Aires International Airport in Ezeiza (EZE). Meet & greet with the driver and private transfer to downtown hotel (1 hr). Depending on the flight schedule, in the afternoon there is a half day City Tour of Buenos Aires, duration: 4 hours.

This is an exclusive sightseeing tour, of no more than 10/12 people, guided by a professional in English. We will visit different squares such as Plaza de Mayo (drop off), Plaza San Martín. Avenues like Corrientes, Mayo, 9 de Julio, among others. Historical neighbourhoods: La Boca (drop off), San Telmo, Montserrat. Elegant neighbourhoods such as Palermo and Recoleta (drop off), and the most modern: Puerto Madero. Parks such as Lezama and Tres de Febrero.

Overnight Rincon del Calafate Hotel or similar

Day 3 Transfer 20min to the Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) for flight 2hrs 50min to El Calafate, Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE). You will be met at the airport and driven for 2 to 3 hours across the Patagonian steepe to El Chalten, a mountain village near the Fitz Roy Massif classified in Argentina as the “National capital of trekking”

Overnight Hosteria Pehoe

Transfer 20min to the Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) for flight 2hrs 50min to El Calafate, Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE). You will be met at the airport and driven for 2 to 3 hours across the Patagonian steepe to El Chalten, a mountain village near the Fitz Roy Massif classified in Argentina as the “National capital of trekking”

Overnight Hosteria Pehoe

Day 4 Full Day (Trek1)Fitz Roy & Laguna de Los Tres Today we do our first walk in the area to the base-camp of the Fitz Roy. The full walk makes for a long day but it can be shortened by turning back early. A short drive takes us to the beginning of the trail in Rio Electrico. A gentle walk takes us along the river with fantastic views of the Piedras Blancas glacier until we arrive at the Rio Blanco where most expeditions place their base-camp. From here there is an option to ascend 400m to one of the highlights in Patagonia, the Laguna de los Tres, an isolated lagoon surrounded by Glaciers. In the afternoon we walk down to Capri Lagoon with stunning views of Fitz Roy (3405m) return to our Hosteria in El Chalten. 7- 9 hours walking including transfers.  Overnight Hosteria Pehoe

Day 5 Full Day (Trek 2) Laguna or Cerro Torre This morning, we start our trek to Cerro Torre base-camp. We start by hiking back to Capri Lagoon, then down past Madre and Hija Lagoons through a dense forest following the Fitz Roy River. We reach the Mount Torre Valley and the Laguna Torre glacier. From here we get superb views of the impressive massif of Mount Torre needles. 5 hours walking return to Overnight Hosteria Pehoe

Day 6 Transfer to El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier Tour El Calafate - Situated deep in Patagonia’s snow-capped vistas, on the southern shore of Lake Argentino, El Calafate has become a key stopover for travellers headed to nearby Los Glaciares National Park. This icy wonderland is best known as the home of spectacular Perito Moreno glacier – a massive, shifting ice cap composed of dozens of smaller glaciers. We depart early for the 160km journey to Los Glaciares National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier at the southwestern end of Lake Argentino.   The glacier is named after the great Argentine explorer of the last century and is one of the few in the world that is advancing. This has made it one of the greatest natural spectacles in South America. From time to time, its 60 m high front releases ice walls as large as buildings that fall into the waters of the Brazo Rico.

There are a variety of walks available to view the Glacier from different viewpoints. We then transfer to our Hotel

Overnight Rincon del Calafate Hotel

Day 7 Transfer to the Torres del Paine National Park We depart early morning from El Calafate to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile (4hrs 20min), through a spectacular landscape of the Patagonia steppe where plenty of wildlife can be seen. We cross the border into Chile at Cancha Carrera and continue to north surrounded by magnificent scenery all the way. We visit several panoramic viewpoints of the Nordenskjöld Lake and the Paine Horns, before finally arriving to our Hosteria in the National Park

Overnight Hosteria Pehoe

Day 8 Full Day guided Trekking to Base Torres Drive to Laguna Amarga. Cross a suspension bridge and up the slopes of the Almirante Nieto Mount, following the Ascencio River. Reach Chileno Refuge and from there the trail leads us through the forest, taking in unforgettable landscapes, to Las Torres base camp. We trek to reach Las Torres Viewpoint, an amazing natural amphitheatre surrounded by the most wonderful needles and walls of the massif, the vertical granite towers reaching 2800m.

6 to 8 hours walking. Overnight Hosteria Pehoe

Day 9 Day at leisure for optional self-guided treks and excursions: Grey Lake & Glacier, Trek to Frances Valley, or simply relax.

Overnight Hosteria Pehoe

Day 10 Depart in the morning heading South to the fishing town of Puerto Natales. Enjoy this picturesque village and continue to Punta Arenas arriving around midday which should give time to explore this city and its museums.

Hotel Los Navegantes or similar 3*

The hotel is within walking distance to the Monument of the Ovejero, the Cerro de la Cruz and the Plaza de Armas.

Day 11 In the morning we take the bus and ferry across the Magellan Strait to the island of Tierra del Fuego until we reach the southernmost town of Ushuaia. TKT Regular Bus Overnight Hotel Cap Polonio B.B. or similar 3*

Day 12 Half day excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park from where we´ll go to Lake Roca - Errazuriz to enjoy its waters by canoe and the surrounding forest made up of specimens that are over 300 years old. You may also want to visit the nearby is the Alakush Visitor Center, 

In the afternoon there is a half day cruise on the Beagle Channel.

Overnight Hotel Cap Polonio B.B. or similar 3*

Day 13 Day 13 After Breakfast we transfer to Ushuaia airport for flight to Buenos Aires (3hrs 35min). Arrive Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel and relax. In the evening, optional last dinner in Buenos Aires to say goodbye to Argentina!

Days 14/15 Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.

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