Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
You'll arrive in Ushuaia and head to your hotel to get settled in. The rest of the day is open for you to wander around the city or take it easy if you're tired from travel. That evening you'll meet up with your tour leader and the other travelers at a welcome meeting to go over what's ahead.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas (USH), R.S. Galdeano s/n, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego V9410, Argentina (Ushuaia Airport (USH) , 06:00 - 23:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Canal Beagle or similar )
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia city
- Day 2
Ushuaia - Beagle Channel - Mount Martial
After breakfast you'll head to the tourist pier for a boat trip along the Beagle Channel. You'll stop at Alicia Island to see South American sea lions, then Bird Island for king and imperial shags, and check out the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse from 1919. On Bridges Island you'll do a guided walk learning about the Yamana people and their shell middens while taking in views of the channel. After lunch there's a hike up Mount Martial as the sun starts setting, followed by dinner in a mountain dome with regional food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Regional dinner in mountain dome amidst Fuegian forest)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Canal Beagle or similar )
Included Activities
- Beagle Channel Boat Trip - Small Boat
- Visit Alicia Island to observe South American sea lions
- Visit Bird Island to observe king and imperial shags
- Visit Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
- Guided nature walk on Bridges Island
- Learn about Yamana people and concheros shell deposits
- Reach panoramic viewpoint of Beagle Channel
- Mount Martial hike at sunset
- Regional dinner in mountain dome with fireside meal
Landmarks/POIs Alicia Island Bird Island Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse Bridges Island Beagle Channel Mount Martial - Day 3
Tierra del Fuego National Park
You'll head to Tierra del Fuego National Park after breakfast and walk medium-difficulty trails through rivers, mountains, forests, and coastal areas. Lunch happens at Acigami Lake in a dining tent. Later you'll put on rubber boots and life jackets (provided), then paddle inflatable canoes through the Lapataia and Ovando rivers out to Lapataia Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in dining tent at Acigami Lake)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Canal Beagle or similar )
Included Activities
- Tierra del Fuego National Park trekking on medium-difficulty trails
- Explore mountains, rivers, sea, forests landscape
- Paddle inflatable canoes through Lapataia and Ovando rivers
- Reach Lapataia Bay
Landmarks/POIs Tierra del Fuego National Park Acigami Lake Lapataia River Ovando River Lapataia Bay - Day 4
Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
Start early with breakfast before driving to Punta Arenas in Chile, crossing the Argentina-Chile border. It's a long stretch of road, so you'll spend most of the day traveling. Once you arrive you'll check into your hotel and have dinner included with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Diego Almagro or similar )
- Day 5
Punta Arenas - Strait of Magellan - Puerto Natales
After breakfast you'll head out for a medium-difficulty kayaking tour through the Strait of Magellan, named after the explorer who first sailed through it. You'll paddle with views of Punta Arenas and Tierra del Fuego, and there's a good chance to spot dolphins and sea lions. Kayaking wraps up around 1 pm. At 3 pm you'll catch a local bus to Puerto Natales and have dinner when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Francis Drake or similar )
Included Activities
- Kayaking tour in Strait of Magellan
- Observe panoramic views of Punta Arenas and Tierra del Fuego
- Spot local wildlife including dolphins and sea lions
Landmarks/POIs Strait of Magellan Punta Arenas Tierra del Fuego - Day 6
Torres del Paine National Park
After an early breakfast it's about an hour's drive to Torres del Paine National Park. Your guide will go over the hiking route with you. You'll cross a traditional wooden bridge above the Ascencio River, then climb through green foothills with steeper sections and great views. After just over an hour you'll reach the three iconic Torres del Paine peaks with a crystal-clear lake below. You'll rest and have a picnic lunch at this spot, then head back down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box Lunch at viewpoint during trek)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Francis Drake or similar )
Included Activities
- Trek to Torres del Paine - Viewpoint Las Torres
- Cross traditional wooden bridge over Ascencio River
- Hike through lush green foothills to panoramic viewpoint
- View three peaks of Torres del Paine: Monzino, d'Agostini, and Central
- Rest at crystal-clear lake with picnic lunch
Landmarks/POIs Torres del Paine National Park Ascencio River Torres del Paine peaks (Monzino, d'Agostini, Central) 
- Day 7
Puerto Natales to El Calafate
You'll leave Puerto Natales and drive back into Argentina toward El Calafate. The afternoon and early evening are yours to do what you want, whether that's relaxing or checking out the town. Later there's a special closed door dinner included with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special closed door style dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel las Dunas )
Optional Activities
- Explore El Calafate city
- Day 8
Perito Moreno Glacier
Today focuses on Perito Moreno Glacier, a major natural sight in the region. The glacier flows from the Patagonian Icefield and you'll get right up close to it, just meters from the ice face. You'll hear the loud cracks and rumbles as chunks of ice break off and collapse into the turquoise water below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box Lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel las Dunas )
Included Activities
- Full day tour of Perito Moreno Glacier
- View glacier face up close
- Observe ice collapse into turquoise waters
Landmarks/POIs Perito Moreno Glacier Patagonian Icefield 
- Day 9
El Calafate to El Chaltén
You'll board your vehicle early for a three-hour drive to El Chaltén with views of Lake Argentino and Viedma Glacier. Along the way you'll spot Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre with their unique landscapes. There's a brief stop at Parador La Leona where you'll have 15 minutes to check out the museum, café, and see the historic property connected to explorer Francisco Moreno. The rest of your afternoon is free to explore El Chaltén however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Infinito Sur or similar )
Optional Activities
- Visit Parador La Leona museum and café
- Explore El Chaltén town
Landmarks/POIs Lake Argentino Viedma Glacier Cerro Fitz Roy Cerro Torre Parador La Leona 
- Day 10
El Chaltén - Fitz Roy Trail
El Chaltén is known as Patagonia's hiking capital, and today you'll tackle the Fitz Roy Trail. You'll climb gently over the Río de las Vueltas valley for a couple hours to reach the first views of the Fitz Roy massif. From there you'll continue to Río Blanco, where climbers base camp on the east side. A steep one-hour push gets you to Laguna de los Tres, one of the park's best viewpoints. You'll see the brilliant blue lake with Fitz Roy's spires and glaciers towering 600 to 1500 meters above. You'll hike back to El Chaltén in the evening, arriving before dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box Lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Infinito Sur or similar )
Included Activities
- Hike Fitz Roy Trail from El Chaltén
- Ascend to first viewpoints of Fitz Roy massif
- Reach Río Blanco climbers' base camp
- Climb to Laguna de los Tres viewpoint
- View Fitz Roy spires and glaciers from panoramic viewpoint
- Return hike to El Chaltén before sunset
Landmarks/POIs Fitz Roy Trail Cerro Fitz Roy Río de las Vueltas Río Blanco Laguna de los Tres - Day 11
Lago del Desierto
You'll drive about an hour to Lago del Desierto, making several stops along the way to take in the Patagonian landscapes. Once there you'll have roughly five hours to do what interests you. You can take a tourist boat on the lake or hike to the Huemul and Vespignani Glacier. From the lake shores you'll see Mount Fitz Roy rising about 11,000 feet. The area has thick Patagonian forests with white oaks and Antarctic beeches. You'll head back to your hotel around 5:30 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box Lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Infinito Sur or similar )
Included Activities
- Full day tour to Lago del Desierto
- View panoramic views of Mount Fitz Roy
Optional Activities
- Tourist boat cruise on Lago del Desierto
- Hike to Huemul and Vespignani Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Lago del Desierto Mount Fitz Roy Huemul Glacier Vespignani Glacier - Day 12
El Chaltén to El Calafate
Spend the morning wandering through El Chaltén at your own pace. In the afternoon you'll catch your transfer back to El Calafate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel las Dunas )
Optional Activities
- Explore El Chaltén town
- Day 13
El Calafate
This is your last day. You'll be picked up at the scheduled time and taken to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
