Itinerary
- Day 1
Bariloche
You'll arrive in Bariloche on an odd-numbered day. After getting to your accommodation from the airport or bus station and checking in, the rest of your day is yours to do with as you like. Take time to walk around, grab a bite, or just settle into your room and get oriented.
- Day 2
Bariloche
At 3 PM you'll head out on a half-day tour of Campanario and Circuito Chico. The route covers 65 kilometers along Lake Nahuel Huapi's shore, taking you past Laguna El Trebol, Moreno Lake, and into Llao Llao city park. You'll stop at viewpoints like Bahia Lopez and Punto Panoramico, see the famous Llao Llao Hotel and San Eduardo Chapel, then head to Cerro Campanario. There you can hike or ride the chairlift for 360-degree views. By evening you'll be back in downtown Bariloche.
Included Activities
- Campanario and Circuito Chico Half Day excursion
- Visit Laguna El Trebol
- Visit Moreno Lake
- Visit Llao Llao city park
- Visit viewpoints: Bahia Lopez and Punto Panoramico
- Visit Llao Llao Hotel and San Eduardo Chapel
Optional Activities
- Chairlift ride to top of Cerro Campanario
Landmarks/POIs Laguna El Trebol Moreno Lake Llao Llao Hotel San Eduardo Chapel Cerro Campanario Bahia Lopez Punto Panoramico - Day 3
Bariloche
This full-day boat tour departs from Puerto Pañuelo and crosses Lake Nahuel Huapi to reach Victoria Island and the Arrayanes Forest. You'll walk through trails in the national park and see myrtle trees over 500 years old. After exploring the ancient forest and local wildlife, you'll continue to Victoria Island's Puerto Anchorena for more viewpoints and Patagonian landscapes with Southern Andes views in the distance.
Included Activities
- Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Boat Tour
- Visit Arrayan Forest
- Hike through National Park trails
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Pañuelo Victoria Island Arrayan Forest Quetrihue Peninsula Port Quetrihue Puerto Anchorena Lake Nahuel Huapi Nahuel Huapi National Park - Day 4
Bariloche to El Chalten
Check out at 6:45 AM and head to the bus station for your overnight journey to El Chalten. You'll travel on a sleeper bus with cama service, so you'll have a bed onboard. Keep in mind that travel time between these two cities can shift from year to year, so be ready for possible schedule changes.
- Day 5
El Chalten
You'll arrive in El Chalten in the morning. Make your way to your accommodation and get checked in. The afternoon and rest of the day are free for self-guided trekking. Depending on when you arrive, you might do some short warm-up hikes or go for the longer Laguna Torre trail if you have the time and energy.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided warm-up hikes
- Laguna Torre trek
Landmarks/POIs Laguna Torre - Day 6
El Chalten
Today you have the freedom to explore Los Glaciares National Park at your own pace. The trails around Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre are open to you. If you're up for a challenge, the trek to Laguna de los Tres at the base of Mount Fitz Roy takes about 8 to 9 hours round trip. Bring your camera and plenty of water.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trekking in Los Glaciares National Park
- Trek to Laguna de los Tres
Landmarks/POIs Los Glaciares National Park Mount Fitz Roy Cerro Torre Laguna de los Tres - Day 7
El Chalten to El Calafate
After checking out in the morning, head to the bus station on your own and catch the bus to El Calafate, a 3-hour drive. Once you arrive, get to your accommodation independently and check in. The afternoon is free, so you can take it easy, rest up, or walk around Laguna de Nimez and see what the area has to offer.
Optional Activities
- Walk around Laguna de Nimez
Landmarks/POIs Laguna de Nimez - Day 8
Torres del Paine
Have an early breakfast, then at 6:30 AM you'll depart for Torres del Paine National Park. You'll reach the Argentina-Chile border around 10:00 AM for customs. From there you'll pass through Cerro Castillo town and stop to photograph Lago Sarmiento. Entering the park, you'll see Nordenskjol Lake with its Cuernos del Paine peaks, trek at Salto Grande waterfall near Pudeto, and visit multiple viewpoints. You'll leave the park at 5 PM and return to El Calafate around 9 or 10 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Torres del Paine Full Day Tour
- Customs procedures at Argentina-Chile border
- Visit Cerro Castillo
- Visit Lago Sarmiento
- Visit Nordenskjol Lake
- See Cuernos del Paine
- Trek at Salto Grande waterfall (Pudeto)
- Multiple viewpoints of Paine Range
Landmarks/POIs Cerro Castillo Lago Sarmiento Laguna Amarga Torres del Paine National Park Nordenskjol Lake Cuernos del Paine Salto Grande Paine Range - Day 9
El Calafate
After an early breakfast, you'll depart between 7 and 9 AM for a full-day tour of Perito Moreno Glacier. The timing depends on the season, but going early helps you beat the crowds. You'll see the impressive north face from multiple viewpoints at different altitudes. Throughout the day you'll take in the surrounding landscapes, watch for wildlife and bird species, and enjoy the natural scenery around the glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour
- View north face of Perito Moreno Glacier from multiple viewpoints
Landmarks/POIs Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares National Park - Day 10
El Calafate to Ushuaia
Check out very early and make your own way to the bus station. You'll catch the 3 AM bus to Rio Gallegos with a connection onward to Ushuaia. After traveling all day, you'll arrive in Ushuaia between 8 and 9 PM. From there, transfer on your own to your accommodation and check in. If you prefer not to spend the full day on buses, there's an option to fly instead.
Optional Activities
- Flight upgrade from El Calafate to Ushuaia (optional)
- Day 11
Ushuaia
Have breakfast, then at 9 AM you'll head to Tierra del Fuego National Park for a half-day tour. This park is the only Argentine national park that combines sea, mountains, and forests in one place. It's a young ecosystem, only 8,000 to 10,000 years old. You'll walk through Andean Patagonian forests along pebble beaches with clear water, look for native orange llao llaos and small wild strawberries, and take in views of snow-capped mountains and the Beagle Channel. You'll be back in Ushuaia by around 2 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half Day Tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Walk through Andean Patagonian forests
- Explore pebble beaches
Landmarks/POIs Tierra del Fuego National Park Beagle Channel - Day 12
Ushuaia
After breakfast, at 9 AM you'll head to the port for a half-day sailing trip through the Beagle Channel. You'll head east to Alice Island to see the sea lion colony, then continue to Birds Island to watch king and imperial cormorants. The trip also includes viewing Rock Cormorants on cliffs, visiting Sea Lions Island for more wildlife watching, and seeing the iconic Les Eclaireurs lighthouse from 1919, which makes a great photo. The whole sail takes about 2.5 hours, and you'll return to Ushuaia afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sea Lion Colony Half Day Boat Trip
- Visit Alice Island sea lion colony
- Visit Birds Island
- View Les Eclaireurs lighthouse
Landmarks/POIs Alice Island Birds Island Sea Lions Island Les Eclaireurs lighthouse Beagle Channel - Day 13
Ushuaia
Have breakfast, check out, and make your way to the airport for your departure. Your tour comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
