Itinerary
- Day 1
El Calafate to El Chaltén
You'll arrive at El Calafate airport and get transferred to El Chaltén, which sits about three hours north. Once you reach your accommodation, settle in and get oriented to the village. This gives you time to grab supplies, check out local restaurants, and rest up before hitting the trails tomorrow.
- Day 2
El Chaltén
This day is yours to use however you want. The village has several self-guided trek options starting from town, and marked trails take you to Laguna de los Tres, the base of Mount Fitz Roy, or Cerro Torre. You can hike for hours or take shorter walks depending on your energy level and interests. Most trails offer different difficulty levels, so there's something for everyone.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided trekking in Glaciers National Park - north section
Landmarks/POIs Laguna de los Tres Mount Fitz Roy Cerro Torre - Day 3
El Chaltén
Another day to get out on the trails at your own pace. If you covered a lot yesterday, you can revisit your favorite spots or take it easier. Alternatively, check out any trails you missed on day two. The Glaciers National Park has enough terrain that you could spend weeks exploring, so use this time to see what appeals to you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided hikes
- Day 4
El Chaltén to El Calafate
Your final morning in El Chaltén gives you one more chance to hike or see any spots you didn't get to yet. By evening, you'll board a bus at 6 pm heading back to El Calafate. The drive takes about three hours, and you'll arrive around 9 pm. It's a bit of a late night, so plan accordingly with dinner before boarding.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration
- Day 5
El Calafate
After breakfast, you'll head out early for the Perito Moreno Glacier full day tour, departing at either 7 am or 9 am depending on the season. Your guide takes you to multiple viewpoints at different altitudes so you can see the glacier from various angles. Throughout the day you'll spot wildlife and birds while traveling through Patagonian landscapes. This glacier is one of the few that's still actively moving, which makes it quite different from most others.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with viewpoints from different altitudes
Landmarks/POIs Perito Moreno Glacier - Day 6
El Calafate
You've got flexibility here. If yesterday's glacier tour wore you out, this is a good day to relax at your accommodation, grab a meal in town, or just rest. But if you're feeling energized, there are optional tours available in the area that let you stay active and see more of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional tour in the area
- Day 7
El Calafate to Puerto Natales
After breakfast, catch the morning bus to Puerto Natales, Chile, which is about five hours from El Calafate. You'll roll into town with time to check in and get settled. The afternoon is free, so walk around Puerto Natales, check out local shops, grab coffee, or just explore the waterfront area at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Puerto Natales
You'll depart at 8 am for the full day Torres del Paine excursion. The drive covers roughly 350 kilometers through Patagonian landscapes, and you'll stop at several spots including Cerro Castillo, Laguna Figueroa, and the Milodon Cave Natural Monument before reaching Torres del Paine National Park. Keep an eye out for wildlife throughout the day, and the mountain views here are particularly impressive. The tour wraps up around 8 pm, so it's a full but rewarding day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Torres del Paine Full Day Excursion
- Hostel pick-up
- Shared transportation with bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- Visit to Cerro Castillo, Laguna Figueroa, Mountains
- Milodon Cave Natural Monument visit
- National Park Torres del Paine, Serrano River, Lake and Glacier Grey views
- Flora and fauna viewing
Optional Activities
- Lunch box (not included)
Landmarks/POIs Cerro Castillo Laguna Figueroa Milodon Cave Natural Monument Torres del Paine National Park Serrano River Glacier Grey Cordillera Paine Laguna Amarga - Day 9
Puerto Natales Departure
After breakfast and checking out of your accommodation, you'll either get dropped off at Punta Arenas Airport if you're flying out, or transferred back to El Calafate by bus depending on your return plans. Coordinate the timing with your guide the evening before so everything runs smoothly.
- Meals
- Breakfast
