Journeys: Discover Patagonia Tour with 12 Reviews by G Adventures

14 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ends

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Highlights

Take part in a tango lesson taught by dancers at a venue popular with locals.

Enjoy a lecture on the Perito Moreno Glacier from an expert.

Walk with penguins on Martillo Island.

Visit the Museum at the End of the World and learn about Indigenous history in the region.

Explore Ushuaia (the earth's southernmost city)

Itinerary

Patagonia’s majestic landscapes call to the adventurous spirit, and the Journeys: Discover Patagonia tour delivers a fourteen-day odyssey through Argentina and Chile’s wild south. Starting and ending in Buenos Aires, this wildlife trip is tailored for experienced travelers and seniors who desire both comfort and active exploration. Traverse from Bariloche to the iconic Torres del Paine National Park, marvel at the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier, and spot penguins in the Beagle Channel. The journey culminates with a tango lesson in Buenos Aires, blending natural and cultural highlights. The USP of this tour package is its diverse modes of travel—by foot, boat, and private vehicle—offering a comprehensive and immersive Patagonian experience with all arrangements smoothly handled.

day 1 - Buenos Aires

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel. There are no planned activities, so check in and enjoy the city.

Accomodation:Kenton Palace (or similar)

Transport:Arrival Transfer

Included Activity:Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Buenos Aires/San Carlos de Bariloche

Catch a flight to San Carlos de Bariloche in northern Patagonia, known as Argentina’s Lake District. Enjoy the highlights of this picturesque town on a half-day tour, driving along the edge of sapphire-hued Nahuel Huapi Lake, visiting scenic Bahía López, or López Bay, and ascending Cerro Campanario for panoramic views of the surrounding forests and snowcapped peaks.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Villa Huinid Bustillos (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 2.25 hr - 3.0 hr

Included Activity:Circuito Chico Tour Duration : 4.0 hr

day 3 - San Carlos de Bariloche

Spend the Day on your own in Bariloche, choosing from a range of outdoor activities. Set out on a hike amid luxuriant forests and glacial lakes or opt to navigate Nahuel Huapi Lake and Cantaros Waterfall on an all-day adventure. You can also choose to relax and explore charming Bariloche, sampling some of the delicious chocolate for which the town is known.
Bariloche in many ways resembles the alpine resorts of Europe. Sample a beef parrillada, or a variety of fresh salmon or lake trout, then take a day hike around Cerro Catedral or enjoy some shopping. It’s also important to know that Bariloche is famous for its quality and quantity of chocolate!

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Villa Huinid Bustillos (or similar)

Optional Activities:Hiking Hit some trails to get up close to the area's natural beauty. Enjoy amazing views amid mountains and lakes while exploring the Lake District on foot., Puerto Blest and Cantaros Waterfall Navigation

day 4 - San Carlos de Bariloche/Puerto Varas

Embark upon the famed Andean Lakes Crossing, connecting Argentina and Chile through a network of volcano-lined, crystal-clear lakes. Board a catamaran from Bariloche and sail across the waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake, Lake Frías, and Todos los Santos Lake, experiencing one of the most breathtaking border crossings in the world. Arrive on the shores of Chile and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Varas.
There are few areas in the world that can match the Chilean Lake District for scenic grandeur. Enjoy picture-perfect views of snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, emerald lakes, smoking volcanoes, forests, and glaciers.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Cabana del Lago (or similar)

Included Activities:Cruce de los Lagos Cruise Duration : 10.0 hr - 11.0 hr, Border Crossing (Argentina Chile)

day 5 - Puerto Varas

Enjoy free time to explore this beautiful lakeside town. Opt to take a ferry to Chiloé Island, a fishing village with a handcraft market, and pay a visit to the nearby penguin colony. Or choose to venture into Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park—the oldest national park in Chile—to hike the Desolation Pass trail, climbing up the ice-clad slopes of Osorno Volcano.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Cabana del Lago (or similar)

Optional Activities:Paso Desolacion Trek Head out early on a guided tour through volcanic canyons, past waterfalls, and turquoise pools to the base of Osorno Volcano. , Chiloé Island Excursion , Osorno Volcano Day Hike Discover the natural beauty of the region on this exhilarating hike up to the ice-clad Osorno. Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Llanquihue, the surrounding mountains and forests, and the Petrohue River valley resting below.

day 6 - Puerto Varas/Torres del Paine National Park

Catch a flight to Puerto Natales and transfer to Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. One of the most spectacular parks in the Americas, Torres del Paine covers a sweeping expanse of glaciers, forests, and gem-coloured lagoons, crowned by the jagged pinnacles of the Torres del Paine mountains. Settle into your hotel and relax this evening.
Words cannot describe the majesty and beauty of this national park in Chilean Patagonia. The lucky people have the opportunity to see this area and those who do will find it difficult to forget its vivid colours and tranquility. Once a large sheep estancia, the park was established in 1959 as the Parque Nacional Lago Grey. Prior to this, “baqueanos” (cowboys) grazed their flocks here and fires occasionally burnt out of control. More land was added to the park in 1962 and the name was changed to its present one. The “Torre” (Tower) Sur rises 2,900m (9,512 ft) above sea level, the Torre Central is 2,850m (9,348 ft) high, and the Torre Norte measures 2,600m (8,528 ft). The “Cuernos” (Horns) del Paine, massive blocks of various rock layers visible from great distances, are as spectacular as the towers themselves.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Hosteria Lago Grey (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 2.0 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 95 km

day 7 - Torres del Paine National Park

Embark on a full-day exploration of Torres del Paine National Park with an expert guide. Travel by van across the rugged, windswept landscape and set out on short walks to discover some of the park's most majestic features, including Grey Lake, Grey Glacier, Lake Sarmiento, Azul Lagoon, and more. Along the way, keep a lookout for the park’s resident creatures—eagles, condors, foxes, armadillos, as well as an indigenous type of ostrich.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Hosteria Lago Grey (or similar)

Included Activity:Torres del Paine National Park Excursion Duration : 8.0 hr - 9.0 hr

day 8 - Torres del Paine National Park/El Calafate

Enjoy a scenic drive to El Calafate, Argentina, your base for exploring Los Glaciares National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site makes up part of South America’s largest ice field; it is also home to the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier.
Drive towards lofty peaks to the dynamic Moreno Glacier in Glacier National Park. Spot condors, rheas, eagles or flamingos en route, but the real star of the day is the glacier itself, located at the southern terminus of Glacier National Park.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Mirador del Lago (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr - 8.0 hr

day 9 - El Calafate

This morning, hear a talk by a local glacier expert before venturing into Los Glaciares National Park to view the Perito Moreno Glacier, an active glacier on the southern arm of Lake Argentino. Witness this continually advancing mass calve great chunks of ice into the lake; and opt to take a boat ride along the glacier’s front wall, where most of the calving takes place.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Mirador del Lago (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle

Included Activities:Glacier Talk, Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

Optional Activities:Perito Moreno Glacier Tour approx. 1hr, warm clothes, no experience needed

day 10 - El Calafate/Ushuaia

Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city on Earth, soaring above the jaw-dropping landscapes of Patagonia. Upon arrival, enjoy an exclusive visit to the Austral Center for Scientific Research and attend a lecture from one of the on-site anthropologists and learn more about the indigenous history of the entire region of Tierra del Fuego and of Patagonia.
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Cilene del Fuego Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 1.25 hr - 1.5 hr

Included Activity:Indigenous History Lecture Duration : 2.0 hr

day 11 - Ushuaia

Travel to Martillo Island to get up close with the gentoo and Magellanic penguins that reside here part of the year, and learn about their habits and behaviour from a naturalist guide.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Cilene del Fuego Hotel (or similar)

Included Activity:Penguin Rookery Excursion

day 12 - Ushuaia/Buenos Aires

Fly back to Buenos Aires and take time to explore this vibrant metropolis on your own, visiting some of the city’s galleries, museums, and cafés. This evening, enjoy a private tango lesson at a personal studio; then practice your moves alongside other students and teachers during a milonga, a social dancing event.
Fly north to the buzzing metropolis that is Buenos Aires. Known as the “Paris of the Americas”, Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life.

When you’re finished exploring, rest your feet and enjoy a drink at one of the many sidewalk cafés, ideal places to get a feel for the contemplative Argentine way of life. Since Buenos Aires will be the last chance to try the succulent beef, chicken, and chorizo parrilladas, dig in and enjoy!

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Kenton Palace (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 3.5 hr

Included Activity:Local Tango Lesson

day 13 - Buenos Aires

Discover the charms of Buenos Aires on a city tour. Visit key landmarks such as Plaza de Mayo and the pink balcony made famous by Argentina’s iconic first lady Eva Perón; and see the Recoleta Cemetery, where Perón is buried. Explore the city’s most interesting neighbourhoods, including San Telmo and the colourful artist’s quarter of La Boca. This evening, consider catching a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías in the area, or wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets as you search for places to try the succulent and deliciously tender steak that Argentina is known for.
Known as the “Paris of the Americas”, Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. Visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo. Consider catching a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías or wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Kenton Palace (or similar)

Included Activity:Buenos Aires Guided City Tour Duration : 4.0 hr

Optional Activities:Teatro Colón Tour Explore this stunning opera house on a guided tour and find out why it is voted one of the best acoustic venues in the world.

day 14 - Buenos Aires

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activity:Departure Day

Optional Activities:La Boca and Isla Maciel: One History, Two Shores

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels – 13 nts.

Meals

13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD545-710 for meals not included.

Transport

Bus/van, plane, boat, ferry, hiking, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Glacier Talk, El CalafateYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Indigenous History Lecture, UshuaiaYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Local Tango Lesson, Buenos AiresYour Discover Moment: San Carlos de BarilocheArrival transferBariloche Circuito Chico tourScenic lake crossing aboard the "Cruce de Lagos"Excursion into Torres del Paine National ParkGuided tour to the Perito Moreno GlacierBuenos Aires city tourInternal flights

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