Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive in Buenos Aires and get settled at your hotel. After checking in, head out this evening at 7:30 PM for a tango show, then return to rest for the night.
- Start point
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (Airport, 06:00 - 20:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand King Hotel)
Included Activities
- Evening Tango Show
- Day 2
Buenos Aires to Bariloche
Catch a domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Bariloche and check into your hotel. This afternoon, you'll take a half-day city tour that covers Iglesia Catedral, Centro Cívico, and Calle Mitre. The tour continues to the scenic viewpoint at Llao Llao and wraps up at Colonia Suiza where you can browse the artisan market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Patagonia Signature)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Bariloche
- Half-day Bariloche city tour including Iglesia Catedral
- Centro Cívico exploration
- Calle Mitre stroll
- Llao Llao scenic viewpoint visit
- Colonia Suiza historic settlement and artisan market visit
Landmarks/POIs Iglesia Catedral Centro Cívico Calle Mitre Llao Llao Colonia Suiza - Day 3
San Martin de los Andes 7 Lakes Route
You'll spend the full day exploring the 7 Lakes Route. The tour visits all seven lakes: Nahuel Huapi, Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, and Machónico. You'll stop at each location for views and photography.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Patagonia Signature)
Included Activities
- 7 Lakes Route full-day tour
- Visits to Nahuel Huapi Lake
- Visits to Espejo Lake
- Visits to Correntoso Lake
- Visits to Escondido Lake
- Visits to Villarino Lake
- Visits to Falkner Lake
- Visits to Machónico Lake
Landmarks/POIs Nahuel Huapi Lake Espejo Lake Correntoso Lake Escondido Lake Villarino Lake Falkner Lake Machónico Lake - Day 4
Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest
Start with a boat tour to Isla Victoria, the largest island in Nahuel Huapi Lake, where you can walk the beaches and hike trails. From there, continue by boat to Arrayanes Forest to see the unusual Arrayán trees and visit a small cabin in the woods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Patagonia Signature)
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Isla Victoria
- Isla Victoria beaches exploration
- Isla Victoria trail hiking
- Boat tour to Arrayanes Forest
- Arrayanes Forest walk among Arrayán trees
- Visit to fairy-tale cabin in Arrayanes Forest
Landmarks/POIs Isla Victoria Arrayanes Forest - Day 5
Bariloche to El Calafate
You'll take a morning bus at 7:30 AM heading to El Calafate, arriving around 2:00 PM. The rest of the day is free so you can explore the town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Destinos)
Optional Activities
- Explore El Calafate town
- Day 6
Perito Moreno Glacier
You'll do a mini-trekking excursion on Perito Moreno Glacier. The hike takes you right on the ice where you'll see the glacier's size and those distinctive blue ice formations up close. A guide will explain how the glacier works and what makes it unique.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Destinos)
Included Activities
- National Park entrance
Optional Activities
- Perito Moreno Glacier mini-trekking excursion - additional $500 USD per person
Landmarks/POIs Perito Moreno Glacier - Day 7
El Calafate to El Chaltén
You'll take a morning transfer bus at 11:00 AM to El Chaltén, known as Argentina's trekking capital. You have the rest of the day free to walk around town and get ready for the treks ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Confin Patagonia)
Optional Activities
- Explore El Chaltén town
- Day 8
Laguna de los Tres Trek
Today you'll trek to Laguna de los Tres, a lake sitting at the base of Mount Fitz Roy. The full-day hike takes you through various trails with views of the mountain and its glacial lake throughout the walk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch and snacks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Confin Patagonia)
Included Activities
- Full-day trek to Laguna de los Tres
- Views of Mount Fitz Roy
Landmarks/POIs Laguna de los Tres Mount Fitz Roy 
- Day 9
Laguna de los Tres Trek
You'll trek to Laguna de los Tres, located at the foot of Mount Fitz Roy. This full-day hike goes through trails with constant views of the mountain and the glacial lake below it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch and snacks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Confin Patagonia)
Included Activities
- Full-day trek to Laguna de los Tres
- Views of Mount Fitz Roy
Landmarks/POIs Laguna de los Tres Mount Fitz Roy - Day 10
El Chaltén to Ushuaia
You'll transfer from El Chaltén to the airport and fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Once you arrive, the day is free to check out this remote location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Albatross)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia
- Day 11
Arrival in Punta Arenas, Chile
You'll reach Punta Arenas before 2:00 PM and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon brings a required briefing at Explorers House covering important Antarctic trip details and visitor guidelines. Later on, you'll join your group for a welcome dinner featuring typical regional food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with typical regional menu)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Explorer's House)
Included Activities
- Transfer to hotel
- Mandatory briefing at Explorers House
- Welcome dinner with typical regional menu
- Day 12
Flight to King George Island and Ship Embarkation
You'll fly for two hours from Punta Arenas to King George Island in the South Shetland Islands. When you land, you'll board the expedition vessel and begin your Antarctic journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Magellan Cruise Ship)
Included Activities
- Two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island
- Board expedition vessel
Landmarks/POIs King George Island - Day 13
South Shetland Islands Exploration
You'll explore the South Shetland Islands by sailing through ice-filled bays. Watch for seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales along the way. You'll take a Zodiac to a penguin colony for a closer look, and the extended daylight gives you time to explore more in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Magellan Cruise Ship)
Included Activities
- Sailing through ice-filled bays
- Wildlife observation - seabirds, penguins, seals, whales
- Zodiac shore visit to penguin colony
- Evening exploration
Landmarks/POIs South Shetland Islands - Days 14 - 15
Drake Passage Crossing
While sailing north through the Drake Passage, you'll attend lectures and talks about Antarctic wildlife and the environment. From the glass-enclosed lounge or outside decks, look for albatrosses, petrels, and various whale species.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Magellan Cruise Ship)
Included Activities
- Sailing through Drake Passage
- Lectures and presentations
- Wildlife observation from glass-enclosed lounge and outside decks
Landmarks/POIs Drake Passage 
- Day 16
Cape Horn and Beagle Channel
Weather permitting, you'll board a Zodiac to see Cape Horn. The journey continues along the Beagle Channel to Puerto Williams, Chile, the world's southernmost town. You'll explore the area before sailing on to Ushuaia, Argentina.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Magellan Cruise Ship)
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration of Cape Horn (weather permitting)
- Beagle Channel sailing
- Visit to Puerto Williams
- Exploration of Puerto Williams area
- Sailing to Ushuaia
Landmarks/POIs Cape Horn Beagle Channel Puerto Williams - Day 17
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
You'll fly from Ushuaia back to Buenos Aires. This flight gives you time to think back on your travels through Patagonia and Antarctica before returning to Argentina's lively capital city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
