Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive at Santiago airport and get settled into your hotel before meeting your guide for a city tour. The tour takes you through the historic colonial center and the modern parts of the city, with the Andes mountains providing a dramatic backdrop the whole time.
Included Activities
- City tour of Santiago including historic center and modern districts
Landmarks Santiago Historic Center Andes Mountains - Day 2
Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama
After flying from Santiago to Calama, you'll drive through the Atacama Desert to reach San Pedro de Atacama. There's a quick orientation walk around town, and then in the evening you head out to Valle de la Luna to catch the sunset over the salt and rock formations while snow-capped volcanoes sit on the horizon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Santiago to Calama
- Transfer through Atacama Desert to San Pedro de Atacama
- Orientation tour of San Pedro de Atacama
- Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) sunset visit
Landmarks Valle de la Luna Licancabur Volcano - Day 3
San Pedro de Atacama
You'll visit the 12th century fortress of Pukarán de Quitor, located about 3 km north of town, where ancient Atacamenos and Incas once lived. Later in the afternoon, you'll go to the Salar de Atacama salt lake where you can see flamingos and other birds at Laguna Chaxa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Pukará de Quitor fortress
- Visit to Salar de Atacama and Laguna Chaxa
Landmarks Pukará de Quitor Salar de Atacama Laguna Chaxa - Day 4
San Pedro de Atacama
Head out early to the Tatio geysers where fountains shoot up around 10 meters high as the sun melts the overnight ice at over 4,300m altitude. You'll have the option to swim in natural pools despite the minus 5°C/23°F temperature, then return to San Pedro for lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Tatio geysers at dawn
Optional Activities
- Swimming in natural pools at Tatio
Landmarks Tatio Geysers - Day 5
San Pedro de Atacama to Puerto Varas
You'll transfer to Calama Airport, fly via Santiago to the lake district, and arrive in Puerto Montt. After a quick city tour and a look at the Angelmo fish and handicraft market, you'll head to Puerto Varas. This town sits on Llanquihue Lake with snow-capped volcanoes rising in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Calama to Puerto Montt
- City tour of Puerto Montt including Angelmo market
- Transfer to Puerto Varas
Landmarks Angelmo Market Llanquihue Lake - Day 6
Puerto Varas
From Puerto Varas, you'll spend the day taking in views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes along Llanquihue Lake. You'll check out the wild Saltos de Petrohue waterfalls, then board a boat for a scenic ride along Lago Todo los Santos. Before the day ends, there's an optional chairlift up Osorno volcano for views from the summit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive along Lake Llanquihue with volcano views
- Visit to Saltos de Petrohue waterfalls
- Boat tour on Lago Todo los Santos
- Trip to Osorno volcano base
Optional Activities
- Chairlift to Osorno volcano summit with panoramic views
Landmarks Osorno Volcano Calbuco Volcano Saltos de Petrohue Lago Todo los Santos - Day 7
Puerto Varas to Puerto Natales
You'll drive to Puerto Montt airport and fly to Punta Arenas where your guide meets you. Then you'll take a public bus across the Patagonian steppe to Puerto Natales, followed by a private transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas
- Public bus journey through Patagonian steppe to Puerto Natales
- Private transfer to hotel
Landmarks Patagonian Steppe - Day 8
Torres del Paine National Park
Your guide takes you through Torres del Paine National Park with views of the Torres Peaks, Torres Massif, and Lago Gray. You'll do some shorter hikes including one to Salto Grande waterfall and see the park's different plants and animals. The night is spent at a hosteria on the park's edge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Detailed tour of Torres del Paine National Park
- Guided hikes including to Salto Grande waterfall
- Wildlife and flora viewing
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Torres Peaks Lago Gray Salto Grande 
- Day 9
Torres del Paine National Park to Puerto Natales
You continue through Torres del Paine, walking the marked trails to see turquoise lakes, wild rivers, waterfalls, glaciers, granite towers, and forests full of different species. By evening you'll return to Puerto Natales.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Further exploration of Torres del Paine National Park
- Hiking on park trail network
- Wildlife and landscape viewing
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park - Day 10
Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Your German-speaking guide leads you by public bus from Puerto Natales across the Argentine border to El Calafate. A local guide meets you at the bus terminal and takes you to your hotel. From here you can arrange trips to Los Glaciares National Park to explore the glaciers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Public bus journey to El Calafate
- Border crossing to Argentina
- Transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Excursions to Los Glaciares National Park
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park - Day 11
El Calafate
You'll take a full day trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, driving about 80 km through the Patagonian steppe to Los Glaciares National Park. From the viewing platform you'll watch large pieces of ice break off the glacier walls into Lake Argentino with loud cracks and crashing sounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier
- Drive through Patagonian steppe
- Viewing platform access to glacier calving
Landmarks Perito Moreno Glacier Lake Argentino - Day 12
El Calafate to Ushuaia
You'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia and then head to your hotel. Later you'll explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, which covers 63,000 hectares and includes mountain ranges, raised moors, rivers, dense southern beech forests, and a rocky sea coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia
- Transfer to hotel
- Visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park - Day 13
Ushuaia
A 2.5 hour catamaran takes you through the Beagle Channel, stopping at islands with birds, sea lions, and a lighthouse. You'll sail across Ushuaia Bay with great views of the city and surrounding mountains from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 2.5-hour catamaran cruise through Beagle Channel
- Visit to bird, sea lion, and lighthouse islands
Landmarks Beagle Channel Ushuaia Bay - Day 14
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
After breakfast you'll fly to Buenos Aires, where you'll transfer to your hotel. This city serves as Argentina's cultural center and home to parliament, government, and major administrative offices.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
- Transfer to hotel
Landmarks Buenos Aires 
- Day 15
Buenos Aires
Your morning includes a half day city tour of Buenos Aires. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. In the evening there's an option to catch a tango show, which is a classic Buenos Aires experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Tango show with dinner - €150 per person
Landmarks Buenos Aires City Center - Day 16
Buenos Aires Departure
Time to head home. You'll transfer to Buenos Aires International Airport in the morning and begin your journey back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Buenos Aires International Airport
