Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago and get picked up from the airport for transfer to your hotel. There's a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you'll meet the group and your tour leader. If your flight gets in early, you've got time to wander around the city on your own. After the meeting, head out for dinner at a local wine bar with everyone else, trying multi-course meals paired with Chilean wines.
Optional Activities
- Self-paced walking tour of Santiago
- Day 2
Santiago to Puerto Natales
Early morning flight from Santiago takes you south to Puerto Natales, then you'll drive through Patagonian landscapes looking for guanacos along the way. Once you arrive, check in at your Feature Stay hotel and do an orientation walk around town with your leader. If you want to join the group for dinner at a local restaurant, that's optional but nice for getting to know people.
Included Activities
- Orientation walk around Puerto Natales
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant in Puerto Natales
- Day 3
Torres del Paine National Park
You'll spend the full day in Torres del Paine National Park. What you actually do depends on weather, how fit everyone is, and what the group wants to do. You might see Grey Glacier and icebergs, walk to Salto Grande waterfall with views of Paine Massif, or do shorter hikes around the park. There are different viewpoints to access the park's landscape throughout the day.
Included Activities
- Full Day Torres del Paine Tour
Landmarks/POIs Torres del Paine National Park Grey Glacier Salto Grande Waterfall Paine Massif - Day 4
Bernardo O'Higgins National Park
Head out by boat through Ultima Esperanza fjord to see Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers within Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. You'll pass waterfalls and small estancias on the way to Balmaceda glacier, then take a short walk to a viewpoint overlooking it. On the cruise back, watch for imperial cormorants and sea lions. Lunch happens at Estancia Perales with views, and dinner with the group in Puerto Natales is optional.
Included Activities
- Full Day Bernardo O'Higgins Tour with Serrano and Balmeceda Glacier
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group in Puerto Natales
Landmarks/POIs Bernardo O'Higgins National Park Balmaceda Glacier Serrano Glacier Ultima Esperanza Fjord - Day 5
Puerto Natales to El Calafate
After breakfast, you'll cross the border into Argentina and head to El Calafate, a town on Argentino Lake surrounded by the Andes. The drive is long, so you might just want to relax at your hotel once you arrive. El Calafate's become a major hub for glacier trips over the past few decades and sits as the gateway to Glaciers National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast to prepare for travel day)
Landmarks/POIs Argentino Lake - Day 6
Perito Moreno Glacier
Drive to Perito Moreno Glacier, which stretches 3 km wide and 30 km long. You'll stand on viewing platforms over Lake Argentino and hear ice cracking as it falls into the water. A boat with an English-speaking guide takes you closer to the glacier, and if you pre-booked it, there's a mini trek option to walk on top. Back at your hotel, you can unwind and relax in the evening.
Included Activities
- Perito Moreno Tour
- Glacier cruise with English-speaking guide
Optional Activities
- Pre-book mini trek walking on the glacier
Landmarks/POIs Perito Moreno Glacier Lake Argentino Glaciers National Park - Day 7
El Calafate to Ushuaia
This morning, fly from El Calafate to Ushuaia and check into your hotel in a good spot for exploring the city. Do an orientation walk with your leader to get oriented, then the rest of the day and evening are free. The Museo del Fin del Mundo is worth visiting, or wander the waterfront, grab drinks, or have casual dinner with the group if interested.
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo del Fin del Mundo (End of the World Museum)
- Waterfront stroll
- Drinks or casual dinner with group
Landmarks/POIs Museo del Fin del Mundo - Day 8
Martillo Island Penguin Walk
After breakfast, head to Martillo Island where hundreds of penguins live. The drive shows off Beagle Channel scenery, then a boat takes you to the island for close encounters with penguins. You'll also spot cormorants, petrels, and Nordic skuas. On the way back to Ushuaia, stop at Acatushun Museum to learn about the local animals. That evening, there's an optional dinner or outing to celebrate your final night in Patagonia.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with group)
Included Activities
- Martillo Island Penguin Walk
- Acatushún Museum Entrance
Optional Activities
- Celebration dinner or outing for final night
Landmarks/POIs Martillo Island Beagle Channel Acatushún Museum - Day 9
Ushuaia
No planned activities. You're free to check out of the hotel and leave whenever you want. If you'd like to stay longer in Ushuaia, call your booking agent ahead of time to arrange more nights. Ushuaia also works as a starting point for Antarctica sailing trips if you're thinking about extending your adventure further.
Optional Activities
- Additional time in Ushuaia (arrange with booking agent)
- Antarctica sailing trips (available from Ushuaia)
