Itinerary
- Day 1
El Calafate to El Chaltén
A 3-hour transfer takes you from El Calafate Airport through the Patagonian steppe on Route 40, passing La Leona River and the historic La Leona Road House. Once you arrive in El Chaltén at the foot of Fitz Roy Mountain, the evening is yours to settle in, wander the trekking village, or simply relax at your accommodation.
Included Activities
- Transfer from El Calafate Airport to El Chaltén hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore surroundings on foot
- Stroll around local waterfalls
- Visit local brewery
Landmarks/POIs La Leona Road House Fitz Roy Mountain La Leona River - Day 2
El Chaltén
Self-guided hiking through El Chaltén with trails suited to different fitness levels. The popular short option covers 3 kilometers to Cerro Torre viewpoint in about 1 hour, giving you views of Río de las Vueltas and lenga forest. You'll likely spot woodpeckers and other bird species along the way, with plenty of time to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided hike to Cerro Torre viewpoint (3 kilometers, approximately 1 hour)
- Explore other marked hiking trails
Landmarks/POIs Cerro Torre Río de las Vueltas - Day 3
El Chaltén
This full day trek to Laguna de los Tres is for serious hikers wanting the best Fitz Roy views. Starting from town or catching a shared bus to Hostería El Pilar, you'll walk through lenga forest along Río Blanco and pass Piedras Blancas viewpoint with glacier views. The final push reaches the lagoon where you'll have lunch before heading back down to El Chaltén.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shared bus to Hostería El Pilar (14km from downtown)
- Self-guided hike to Laguna de los Tres
- Stop at Piedras Blancas (White Rocks) viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Laguna de los Tres Piedras Blancas Glacier Poincenot Campsite Río Blanco Fitz Roy Mountain - Day 4
El Chaltén
This full day trek to Laguna de los Tres is for serious hikers wanting the best Fitz Roy views. Starting from town or catching a shared bus to Hostería El Pilar, you'll walk through lenga forest along Río Blanco and pass Piedras Blancas viewpoint with glacier views. The final push reaches the lagoon where you'll have lunch before heading back down to El Chaltén.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shared bus to Hostería El Pilar (14km from downtown)
- Self-guided hike to Laguna de los Tres
- Stop at Piedras Blancas (White Rocks) viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Laguna de los Tres Piedras Blancas Glacier Poincenot Campsite Río Blanco Fitz Roy Mountain - Day 5
El Chaltén to El Calafate
A 3-hour bus journey returns you from El Chaltén back to El Calafate. Use this time to relax and watch the Patagonian landscapes roll by from your window, reflecting on your time hiking in the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from El Chaltén hotel to El Calafate hotel
- Day 6
Perito Moreno Glacier
Early pickup for a 50-mile trip to Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno Glacier. Your bilingual guide shows you different walkways where you can get in front of the massive ice wall, and if conditions align, you might see ice landslides. Free time for lunch (not included), then an optional 1-hour boat ride along the glacier costs extra and depends on availability. You'll return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Los Glaciares National Park
- Guided tour of Perito Moreno Glacier walkways with bilingual guide
Optional Activities
- 1-hour boat ride along glacier wall (Nautical Safari tour, additional cost, subject to availability)
Landmarks/POIs Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares National Park Lago Argentino - Day 7
El Calafate
The day is yours to explore El Calafate on your own schedule. Whether you wander local shops, grab lunch at a café, or simply rest after your travels, you can move at your own pace through this Patagonian town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
El Calafate to Torres del Paine National Park
Early morning pickup for a full-day shared excursion into Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. You'll cross the Patagonian steppe and pass through border control at Cancha Carrera with your guide's help. After stopping at Sarmiento Lake for views, you can either finish at Laguna Amarga or continue for a short walk to Paine Falls and outdoor lunch by Río Paine and the Towers. A shuttle takes you to your lodge from Portería Laguna Amarga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park with bilingual guide
- Stop at Sarmiento Lake panoramic viewpoint
- Box lunch
Optional Activities
- Short walk to Paine Falls
Landmarks/POIs Torres del Paine National Park Cancha Carrera Border Post Sarmiento Lake Laguna Amarga Paine Falls Río Paine - Day 9
Torres del Paine
Spend the day hiking Torres del Paine on foot. The signature trek is Base las Torres, a challenging 8-10 hour hike that's the park's most famous route. The trail rewards you with views of massive granite mountains and a blue lagoon at the base. Check with your travel advisor about the best trail options starting from your specific lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided hike to Base las Torres (8-10 hours, moderate-strenuous)
Landmarks/POIs Base Las Torres Towers - Day 10
Paine Grande
A transfer takes you to Pudeto area, then you'll navigate 30-45 minutes across Lago Pehoe to reach the opposite shore. Bring a day pack while your operator stores your main luggage. After arriving, it's just a short walk to Paine Grande Refuge where you're staying. From there, take a self-guided hike to French Valley to see hanging glaciers, pristine woods, and colorful peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Pudeto area
- Navigation across Lago Pehoe
Optional Activities
- Self-guided hike to French Valley
Landmarks/POIs Lago Pehoe Paine Grande Refuge French Valley Paine Grande Paine Horns - Day 11
Paine Grande to Hostería Lago Grey to Puerto Natales
A sailing excursion takes you across floating icebergs, vegetation, and imposing mountains to Glacier Grey. You'll get close views of ice walls over 20 meters high while your bilingual guide shares details. An aperitif made with thousand-year-old ice adds a special touch. After your time on the water, a 3-4 hour transfer takes you to Puerto Natales for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sailing to Glacier Grey with bilingual guide
- Aperitif with thousand-year-old ice
- Transfer from Hostería Grey to Puerto Natales hotel
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Grey Hostería Lago Grey - Day 12
Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas
Head to the Puerto Natales bus station and take a 3-hour bus ride to Punta Arenas independently. Once you arrive, make your way to your hotel on your own. This southernmost city sits at the Magellanic Strait and shows European-influenced architecture with colorful houses backed by snow-capped mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Magellanic Strait - Day 13
Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
An early departure starts a 12-hour semi-reclinable bus journey to Ushuaia across the Patagonian steppe. You'll see yellow and green grasslands, Chilean gauchos, and grazing sheep before a 45-minute Strait of Magellan ferry crossing. After entering Argentina through Tierra del Fuego, wild guanacos, horses, and evergreen forests appear as you approach the world's southernmost city. Head to your hotel at your own pace, then explore on foot, perhaps visiting the Prisoner's Museum or local galleries and trying excellent seafood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Prisoner's Museum
- Visit Galleria of Fueguian History
- Sample local seafood
Landmarks/POIs Strait of Magellan Tierra del Fuego Island - Day 14
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Pickup from your hotel for a full-day shared excursion into Tierra del Fuego National Park, 6 miles away. A 4-mile coastal hike brings constant lake, sea, and mountain views. After that, you'll gear up with rubber boots and lifejackets for a 1-hour inflatable canoe paddle down the freshwater Lapataia River to where it meets the sea. Between activities, hot lunch arrives in a heated dome tent with panoramic views to shield from wind and rain, then you're driven back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch in heated dome-tent)
Included Activities
- Guided hike along 4-mile Coastal Path
- Hot lunch in heated dome-tent
- Inflatable canoe paddle down Lapataia River
Landmarks/POIs Tierra del Fuego National Park Acigami Lake Roca Lake Lapataia River Lapataia Bay - Day 15
Beagle Channel Penguin Tour
Head to the touristic pier to meet your representative for a penguin encounter. A bus travels Routes 3 and J through Fuegian forest, passing famous flag trees and peat valleys. At Estancia Harberton, you'll visit the Acatushán Museum of Birds and Marine Mammals, then board a short navigation through the Beagle Channel to Isla Martillo where penguin colonies live. You'll walk marked trails for about 30 minutes observing Magellanic and Gentoo penguins with a specialized guide before returning by bus to the pier and heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Acatushán Museum of Birds and Marine Mammals
- Navigation through Beagle Channel
- 30-minute guided walk with penguin colony on Martillo Island
Landmarks/POIs Estancia Harberton Acatushán Museum Beagle Channel Isla Martillo - Day 16
Ushuaia to Airport
A transfer from your hotel takes you to Ushuaia Airport at the appropriate time so you can catch your flight home, ending your Patagonia adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Ushuaia hotel to Ushuaia Airport
