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Adventures in Patagonia

14 days
Start and end in Buenos Aires
4.4
29 traveler reviews
Adventures in Patagonia - Explore!
  • Explorer
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  • Fully Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Buenos Aires by bus and on foot
  • Spot penguins on a Beagle Channel cruise
  • Hike through Tierra del Fuego National Park
  • Trek to the base of Torres del Paine
  • Visit the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Buenos Aires
  2. Day 2 Explore the diverse barrios of Buenos Aires
  3. Day 3 Fly to Ushuaia - free after for glacier visit or penguin spotting
  4. Day 4 Walk in Tierra del Fuego National Park
  5. Day 5 Ferry across the Magellan Strait to Punta Arenas
  6. Day 6 Drive across the Patagonian Steppe to Torres del Paine National Park
  7. Day 7 Discover Torres del Paine National Park on foot
  8. Day 8 Walks in Torres del Paine - optional zodiac trip on Lake Serrano
  9. Day 9 Travel to Calafate, the gateway to the Glaciares National Park
  10. Day 10 Full Day visit to Perito Moreno Glacier. Optional Boat trip or Ice Trekking
  11. Day 11 Drive to El Chalten - optional boat trip and hike to Vespignani Glacier lookout
  12. Day 12 Hike to the base of Mount Fitzroy
  13. Day 13 Fly to Buenos Aires
  14. Day 14 Trip ends in Buenos Aires
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  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
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  • Adventures in Patagonia reviewer 1
    · April 2nd, 2025
    Excellent experience. The itinerary was an excellent mix of cultural experiences and breathtaking landscapes. Our guide, Luciano, was fantastic, and our local guides added to the experience.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review! We're so glad to see you had such an amazing experience exploring Patagonia with Luciano and we will be sure to pass on your lovely comments. We hope to see you on another Explore adventure... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • A
    · January 30th, 2023
    Towers of Paine, Glaciers, wildlife
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    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2023
    Walking with the penguins Ice Trek Chile National Park
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    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · January 27th, 2023
    The boat trip along the front of the glacier followed by a walk to the glacier.
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    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · February 28th, 2023
    Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno, El Chalten an d Mount Fitzroy. Travelling through the amazing landscape, particularly the Patagonia Steppe. The whole trip was full of highlights..
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    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2023
    22km walks to Torres del paine and Fitz Roy
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    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · February 18th, 2023
    Being able to see several areas of the region was excellent. Highlights for me were Ushaia, Torres del Paine, the glacier visit in El Calafate and Mt. Fitzroy at El Chalten.
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    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · February 26th, 2023
    Too many to single out - Patagonia is truely spectacular. Our guide was lovely, the weather was great & we travelled with a fascinating group of people
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    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 12th, 2023
    Trek to Fitzroy base
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    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 12th, 2023
    Particularly enjoyed the trips to see the penguins, and the Perito Moreno Glacier
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    Trip date: February 2023
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14 days
Adventures in Patagonia
From Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires

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    Tonya

    Asked on October 9th, 2024

    What hotels are used during the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      The itinerary includes a breakdown of hotels for each day of the tour.

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    Steve

    Asked on June 19th, 2024

    Are the travel arrangements including flights for the tour managed by you?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2024

      All internal flights within the tour are included, but international flights are not included. You can arrange your own return flights from designated airports.

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    Kim

    Asked on June 2nd, 2024

    What types of pre-bookable excursions are available?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2024

      Pre-bookable options include a Beagle Channel Catamaran including penguin viewing, Estancia Harberton, and a boat trip to see birds and sea lions. Prices for these excursions vary.

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    Cristian

    Asked on April 23rd, 2024

    Can the price be reduced if joining the tour later?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2024

      No, the package price cannot be reduced if you join the tour later or miss any portion of the tour.

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    Amador

    Asked on January 19th, 2024

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2024

      The tour is currently on request and requires confirmation from the local operations team. If the tour cannot be confirmed, a full refund of any pre-authorized funds will be issued.

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    Selina

    Asked on November 6th, 2023

    What is the maximum group size and what are the demographics?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2023

      The maximum group size is 16. The group usually consists of solo travelers, mostly in their 60s, with some younger couples in their 30s and 40s.

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    Asked on May 16th, 2023

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      The trip notes you received should provide detailed information on budgeting, packing, accommodations, optional excursions, and more.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina and Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina and Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina and Chile. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina and Chile. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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