Patagonia Wilderness
Become an adventurer in the wilds of Patagonia - one of the most remote and beautiful environments in the world. From the tango bars and heaving streets of Buenos Aires, head to the striking mountain scenery, vast open plains, dramatic ice fields and advancing glaciers of Patagonia. Trek to the spectacular Laguna Torre and the iconic Torres del Paine, hike glaciers and visit the quirky towns at the end of the world.
Witness nature in action at the Perito Moreno Glacier, Trek the Patagonian wilderness, Camp among the peaks of Chilean Patagonia, Explore the lakes and waterfalls of Torres del Paine National Park, Spot wildlife playing in the Beagle Channel, Visit the world's southernmost city, Wander the elegant streets of Buenos Aires.
Witness nature in action at the Perito Moreno Glacier, Trek the Patagonian wilderness, Camp among the peaks of Chilean Patagonia, Explore the lakes and waterfalls of Torres del Paine National Park, Spot wildlife playing in the Beagle Channel, Visit the world's southernmost city, Wander the elegant streets of Buenos Aires.
Itinerary / Highlights
Day 1 Buenos Aires-Launch into this buzzing, cosmopolitan city on an orientation walk. At night, perhaps feast on a famous Argentine steak or sit back at a streetside cafe or bar with a glass of Mendoza Malbec
Day 2 El Calafate-
Fly south to El Calafate, the gateway to the Glacier National Park, on the shores of Lago Argentino.
Days 3-4 Perito Moreno Glacier/ El Chalten/ Glacier National Park-
Admire one of the world's few advancing glaciers and watch as huge shards of ice crack and collapse into the freezing water below. Continue to El Chalten, the base for a hike to Laguna de Los Tres to see the magnificent peaks of Cerro Fitz Roy.
Day 5 El Calafate-
On the final day in the Glacier National Park, hike to Laguna Torre to see the majestic spire of 3,128 m Cerro Torres rising out of the misty valley, before returning to El Calafate in the evening.
Days 6-9 Torres del Paine National Park/ Puerto Natales-
Trek through the dramatic granite pillars, sparkling lakes, glaciers, gushing waterfalls and herds of wild guanacos in dramatic Chilean Patagonia.
Day 10 Punta Arenas-
Unravel the intriguing history of a city that's close to the end of the world. Visit the hillside cemetery to see the crypts of the city's ladies and gentlemen and be sure to sample some seafood dishes - said to be the finest in Chile.
Days 11-13 Ushuaia-
Visit the world's southernmost city and cruise along the Beagle Channel to watch the marine wildlife playing along the shores of the small islands.
Days 14-15 Buenos Aires-
Relax over a glass of vino or wander through the elegant boulevards.
