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Untouched Wilderness in Patagonia
Patagonia is one of the world’s great
wilderness areas, with vast expanses of
open plains, towering peaks, huge skies,
dazzling blue lakes and enormous glaciers.
Patagonian culture is intertwined with that
of the European pioneers and gauchos, and
this fascinating journey through four national
parks across Argentina and Chile reveals the
distinct and varied culture and landscapes of
this remote part of the world.
- Comprehensive Tour of Patagonia
- Stunning Scenery
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Morning arrival. Transfer to the Emperador Hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon at leisure to explore the streets of Buenos Aires on foot.
Overnight Stay: Emperador Hotel
Day 2: Buenos Aires
Breakfast
Morning tour of Buenos Aires, discovering its blend of European cultures and grand architecture.
Overnight Stay: Emperador Hotel
Day 3: To Bariloche
Breakfast
Fly to Bariloche on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Transfer to the Hotel Edelweiss for 2 nights.
Overnight Stay: Hotel Edelweiss
Day 4: Bariloche
Breakfast
Half day tour of Bariloche’s scenic surroundings, including Moreno Lake, Angostura River and Campanario Hill.
Overnight Stay: Hotel Edelweiss
Day 5: To Puerto Varas
Breakfast, Lunch
Full day journey by coach and boat across the Lake District to Chile. Travel through lakes and mountains, past waterfalls and forests, to the lakeside town of Puerto Varas with views of the Osorno volcano on clear days. Transfer to the Cabana del Lago Hotel for 1 night.
Overnight Stay: Cabana del Lago Hotel
Day 6: To Puerto Natales
Breakfast, Lunch
Fly to Punta Arenas and transfer to Puerto Natales, visiting the Magellanic penguin colony at Otway Sound en route (November to March). Stay overnight at the Hotel CostAustralis, overlooking the Last Hope Sound.
Overnight Stay: Hotel CostAustralis
Day 7: To Torres del Paine
Breakfast, Lunch
Full day tour of Torres del Paine National Park, the most recognized landscape of Patagonia. This remote and beautiful area encompasses mountains, glaciers and lakes and is a habitat for guanaco, condor and the native flightless rhea. Visit Lake Grey, Salto Grande waterfall, Nordenskjold Lake and Lake Pehoe and continue to the Hotel Las Torres Patagonia for 2 nights (Superior Room).
Overnight Stay: Hotel Las Torres Patagonia
Day 8: Torres del Paine
Breakfast
Half day visit to Laguna Azul and Rio Paine for another view of the Paine “horns”. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight Stay: Hotel Las Torres Patagonia
Day 9: To El Calafate
Breakfast
Drive past Amarga Lagoon and Lake Sarmiento to El Calafate in Argentina. Stay at the Hotel Kosten Aike for 3 nights*.
Overnight Stay: Hotel Kosten Aike
Day 10: Perito Moreno
Breakfast
Full day tour of the stunning Perito Moreno glacier. At 5 km wide, it is one of the few glaciers in the world that is advancing, and it is a magnificent sight. See the glacier from the observation platforms and take a cruise on the lake in front of the ice wall.
Overnight Stay: Hotel Kosten Aike
Day 11: El Calafate
Breakfast
Day at leisure to stroll around town or take an optional boat excursion to the Upsala Glacier.
Overnight Stay: Hotel Kosten Aike
Day 12: To Ushuaia
Breakfast
Morning flight to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. Stay at the Hotel Los Acebos for 2 nights.
Overnight Stay: Hotel Los Acebos
Day 13: Ushuaia
Breakfast
Morning cruise along the Beagle Channel. Afternoon visit to the Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Overnight Stay: Hotel Los Acebos
Day 14: To Buenos Aires
Breakfast
Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to the Hotel Emperador for 1 night. Optional evening dinner and tango show at Esquina Carlos Gardel.
Overnight Stay: Hotel Emperador
Day 15: To London
Afternoon flight to London with British Airways.
Day 16: London
Morning arrival.
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