Itinerary
- Days 1 - 11
Rio Tranquilo
Moving along the Camino Austral toward Rio Tranquilo, you have options from your base here. Visit the San Rafael Glacier or explore the marble caves on Lago General Carrera. As you move deeper into this region, settlements get harder to find as you work toward Argentina.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- San Rafael Glacier boat tour ($180)
- Marble caves boat tour ($20)
Landmarks/POIs San Rafael Glacier Marble Caves Lago General Carrera - Days 12 - 18
Argentina to Chile
Cross the border back into Chile and begin heading toward Torres del Paine National Park in southern Patagonia. This is a substantial journey, but you're getting closer to one of the region's most striking destinations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Days 19 - 24
Torres del Paine National Park
You arrive at Torres del Paine and camp next to a turquoise glacial lake with jagged peaks all around. Hiking here is excellent, and there's an optional 4-day W Trek if you want to tackle dramatic granite towers, ice-blue lakes, and glaciers. After, cross the Magellan Strait into Tierra del Fuego before heading back to Argentina.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Torres del Paine National Park entry
Optional Activities
- Torres del Paine W Trek (4 day) ($1200)
- Ferry to Torres del Paine hiking trails one way ($30)
Landmarks/POIs Torres del Paine National Park - Days 25 - 36
Buenos Aires
Journey north to Buenos Aires, where wide tree-lined streets and colonial architecture define the city's character. There's a strong cultural scene with restaurants, museums, and open-air tango performances throughout. Toward the end of your time here, take a ferry across to Uruguay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tango and dinner show ($60)
Landmarks/POIs Buenos Aires - Days 37 - 43
Salto to Argentina
Head to Salto to experience the geothermal thermal pools before heading back into Argentina. This is your final stop in Uruguay, so enjoy the warm waters before crossing the border.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Salto Thermal Pools - Days 44 - 48
Paraguay to Brazil
Continue through eastern Paraguay, experiencing rural areas and countryside before the border crossing into Brazil. This transition takes you from one country into the final phase of the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Days 49 - 65
Rio de Janeiro Arrival
Your tour ends as you arrive in Rio de Janeiro. This marks the finish of your overland journey from Santiago all the way to Rio, covering thousands of kilometers through multiple countries and some of South America's most notable regions.
Landmarks/POIs Rio de Janeiro
