Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires to Bariloche
You'll fly into Argentina internationally, then catch a domestic flight to Bariloche. After landing, a representative will meet you and drive you to your hotel to settle in.
- Start point
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (Airport, 06:00 - 23:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Patagonia Signature)
- Day 2
Bariloche
Join a guided tour through Bariloche's main sights. You'll see the cathedral, civic center, and walk along the primary shopping street while checking out attractions in the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Patagonia Signature)
Included Activities
- Bariloche City Tour including Iglesia Catedral, Centro Cívico, Calle Mitre, Llao Llao, Colonia Suiza
Landmarks Iglesia Catedral Centro Cívico Calle Mitre Llao Llao Colonia Suiza - Day 3
Bariloche
Drive the 7 Lakes Route and stop at each of the seven lakes: Nahuel Huapi, Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, and Machónico. The drive reveals many more lakes along the way as you move through the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Patagonia Signature)
Included Activities
- 7 Lakes Route tour visiting Nahuel Huapi, Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, and Machónico lakes
Landmarks Nahuel Huapi Lake Espejo Lake Correntoso Lake Escondido Lake Villarino Lake Falkner Lake Machónico Lake - Day 4
Bariloche to Puerto Varas
Spend a full 12 hours on the Cruce Andino crossing. You'll travel through 3 lakes connected by 4 separate land sections, starting from Bariloche and finishing in Puerto Varas. The route shows off Patagonia's colorful terrain throughout the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Agua Nativa)
Included Activities
- Cruce Andino full day transfer including passage through 3 lakes and 4 land sections
- Day 5
Puerto Varas
This morning you'll head to Llanquihue and Frutillar to see European colonial architecture and German heritage sites. Stop by Teatro del Lago, the southernmost opera house in the world, then have brunch with local German pastries. You'll return to Puerto Varas around 12:10 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Typical German pastries)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Agua Nativa)
Included Activities
- Half-day Llanquihue and Frutillar excursion
- Teatro del Lago guided tour
- Brunch with typical German pastries
Landmarks Teatro del Lago Llanquihue Frutillar - Day 6
Puerto Varas to Puerto Natales
Travel to Puerto Montt airport and take a domestic flight to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival, someone will collect you and take you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Natalino)
- Day 7
Puerto Natales
You'll spend the full day touring Torres del Paine National Park. The route takes in Sarmiento Lake, Amarga Lagoon, Paine River Waterfall, Pehoé Lake, and Grey Lake Beach. Lunch happens at Pehoé Campsite with views of Cuernos del Paine, then you'll finish by visiting Milodon Cave on the return.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Pehoé Campsite with views of Cuernos del Paine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Natalino)
Included Activities
- Torres del Paine National Park tour visiting Sarmiento Lake, Amarga Lagoon, Paine River Waterfall, Pehoé Lake, and Grey Lake Beach
- Lunch at Pehoé Campsite
- Milodon Cave visit
Landmarks Sarmiento Lake Amarga Lagoon Paine River Waterfall Pehoé Lake Grey Lake Beach Cuernos del Paine Milodon Cave 
- Day 8
Puerto Natales
Start early and board a catamaran at Hotel Lago Grey for roughly 3 hours on Lake Grey. You'll get close to the Grey Glacier from the water, then head back to finish the rest of the Torres del Paine tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Natalino)
Included Activities
- Grey Lake sailing with Catamaran to Grey Glacier
- Approximately 3 hours navigation on Lake Grey
Landmarks Grey Glacier Lake Grey Hotel Lago Grey Torres del Paine National Park 
- Day 9
Puerto Natales
Leave Puerto Natales docks early for a full-day cruise to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers in O'Higgins National Park. You'll cruise through Última Esperanza fjord and spot sea lions and other wildlife. Later, hike to Serrano glacier and take an optional traditional Cordero al palo lunch at a local estancia before returning by 5:30 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Natalino)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers in O'Higgins National Park
- Passage through Última Esperanza fjord
- View of Veil of the Virgin waterfall
- Walk through virgin forest to Serrano glacier
Optional Activities
- Cordero al palo (roasted lamb) tasting at local estancia during walking tour
Landmarks Balmaceda Glacier Serrano Glacier O'Higgins National Park Última Esperanza Fjord Veil of the Virgin Puerto Toro Mount Balmaceda - Day 10
Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Board a bus at 7:30 am from Puerto Natales heading to El Calafate. You'll arrive at 2:00 pm, giving you time to check into your accommodation and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Destinos)
- Day 11
El Calafate
Take the full-day Mayo Spirit excursion on Lake Argentino. You'll disembark in the Patagonian Andean Forest and walk the boardwalks around Perito Moreno Glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Destinos)
Included Activities
- Mayo Spirit full-day trip exploring Mayo Sound
- Patagonian Andean Forest disembark and exploration
- Perito Moreno Glacier walkways
Landmarks Mayo Sound Lake Argentino Perito Moreno Glacier - Day 12
El Calafate
Head out on a full-day 4WD adventure through the Feruglio mountain range. After a 20-minute hike, you'll reach a viewpoint for Upsala Glacier, which is the third-largest ice sheet in the world. Lunch comes at Estancia Cristina, and you'll explore the main areas while learning about local life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Menu includes choice of two Argentinean empanadas, lamb casserole, or pasta with pesto, and flan, with wine or soda and coffee or tea)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Destinos)
Included Activities
- Estancia Cristina 4WD route through Feruglio mountain range
- 20-minute walk to Upsala Glacier viewpoint
- Lunch including choice of empanadas, lamb casserole, or pasta with pesto, and flan with wine/soda and coffee/tea
- Visit to main areas of Estancia Cristina
- Boat return to pier
Landmarks Upsala Glacier Estancia Cristina Feruglio Mountain Range - Day 13
El Calafate to El Chaltén
Catch a bus to El Chaltén at 11:00 am. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free, so you can relax, walk around town, or check out local spots at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Patagonica)
- Day 14
El Chaltén
Drive through woodlands and backroads along Rio Las Vueltas for 23 miles to Lago del Desierto. After a 1-hour sail to Punta Norte, you'll spot Huemul and Creston glaciers. Then pick your own hike: 45-minute uneven trail, 15-minute intermediate hike, or flat forest walk through Vespignani Glacier Reserve. You'll have a snack before heading back to El Chaltén.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Energizing snack served in a dome in the woods)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Patagonica)
Included Activities
- Lago del Desierto transportation and 1-hour sailing from Punta Sur to Punta Norte
- Choice of hike in Vespignani Glacier Reserve
Optional Activities
- 45-minute uneven hike to foot of Vespignani glacier with views of northern face of Mount Fitz Roy
- 15-minute intermediate panoramic viewpoint hike overlooking glacier
- Soft flat trail trek through forest and coastline
Landmarks Lago del Desierto Huemul Glacier Creston Glacier Vespignani Glacier Mount Fitz Roy Rio Las Vueltas 
- Day 15
El Chaltén to Buenos Aires
Travel to El Calafate airport and take a domestic flight to Buenos Aires.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand King)
- Day 16
Buenos Aires to Iguazu
Fly to Iguazu, Argentina. The afternoon and evening are yours to unpack and explore the area on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Tupay)
- Day 17
Iguazu Argentina to Iguazu Brazil
Spend 7 hours with a bilingual guide touring the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls. You'll walk through humid subtropical rainforest and use lower and upper walkways to get close to the falls. Watch for toucans, parrots, coatis, and other birds. An ecological train and boardwalks take you to La Garganta del Diablo, the largest waterfall. After lunch in the park, you'll transfer to the Brazilian side.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JL Hotel by Bourbon)
Included Activities
- 7-hour guided tour of Iguazu Falls Argentine side including rainforest walks
- Lower and upper walkway explorations around falls
- Ecological train to La Garganta del Diablo
- Boardwalk access to La Garganta del Diablo
- Transfer to Brazilian side of Iguazu
Landmarks Iguazu Falls La Garganta del Diablo Iguazu National Park (Argentine side) 
- Day 18
Iguazu Brazil to Iguazu Argentina
Take a 3 to 4 hour excursion on the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. While Argentina holds 80% of the falls, Brazil provides the best panoramic view of their full scale. You'll walk different paths, feel the water spray, use the boardwalk over Salto Santa Maria, and approach the Devil's Throat to experience the water's power. Later, transfer back to the Argentine side.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Tupay)
Included Activities
- 3-4 hour guided excursion to Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
- Boardwalk over Salto Santa Maria
- Devil's Throat viewing
- Multiple walkway explorations
- Transfer back to Argentine side
Landmarks Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side) Salto Santa Maria Devil's Throat (Iguazu) - Day 19
Iguazu to Buenos Aires
Travel to Iguazu airport and fly back to Buenos Aires for your onward connections. Your tour concludes here.
- End point
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (Airport, 06:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
