Patagonia in One Week: 4 Recommended 7-day Itineraries to Patagonia

Check out our Patagonia one-week itinerary suggestions below to discover all that this stunning region has to offer if you have a week to spare. From the iconic peaks of the Andes to the breathtaking glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park, you’ll find a perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty. 

Combining Ushuaia and El Calafate, two fantastic destinations in Argentine Patagonia, this seven-day group tour allows you to grasp the best of the region within a short period. Starting with Tierra del Fuego National Park, enjoy visiting Lapataia Bay and Lake Roca. The Ushuaia trip also includes a ride on the famous Train of the End of the World and a Beagle Channel navigation. Discover the beauty of Perito Moreno Glacier before ending the tour with a full-day boat exploration in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares.

Adventure lovers would enjoy this Patagonia itinerary that lasts for one whole week and includes multiple nature treks around beautiful Argentina. This is a self-guided tour starting from Punta Arenas. A couple of bus rides later, when you will reach Torres del Paine, get ready to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. As you hike to Las Torres Base, you will pass by the panoramic sight of Nordenskjold Lake. After that, meet the locals at the French Valley and ultimately reach Mirador Britanico, a fantastic viewpoint to admire six other majestic mountains. Head to the Grey Glacier Lookout before riding back to Punta Arenas. 

This is a fully guided tour starting and ending in El Calafate. The itinerary includes some of Argentina's biggest highlights, which you will cover on foot mostly. Take in the area’s beauty as you travel to El Chalten, a charming town in Los Glaciares National Park. View Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, two prominent summits, as well as the Perito Moreno Glacier, the only one of its kind glacier in the world that is advancing rather than retreating. Explore the stunning Laguna de Los Tres and climb along the Cerro Torre route, which passes through bogs, beech forests, and shrublands. Make the most of your tour with interesting Patagonia activities like rafting, horseback riding, and camping. 

Get ready for a thrilling Patagonian adventure with this one week in Patagonia itinerary! Start your journey in Punta Arenas before venturing into the breathtaking Torres del Paine National Park, where you will enjoy a scenic drive with chances to spot foxes, soaking Andean condors, and guanacos. Marvel at the iconic towers of the park from Laguna Amarga and Laguna Azul, with the possibility of glimpsing elusive pumas. Continue to El Calafate, where you will have time to explore this charming town before embarking on a day trip to Perito Moreno Glacier. Then, navigate the icy waters of Los Glaciares National Park on a boat tour, getting up close to towering glaciers. Finally, return to Punta Arenas for your departure, wrapping up a week of incredible natural wonders and wildlife encounters.

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