Itinerary Highlights
- Atmospheric Buenos Aires
- Mighty Perito Moreno Glacier
- Peaceful Lake Nahuel Huapi
- Torres del Paine National Park
- Cross the Snow-Capped Andes
- Argentine & Chilean Lake District
What's Included
- Flights
- Accommodation Throughout
- Transfers
14 nights from £4,995 per person
All of our holidays are tailor-made to your requirements by an expert Travel Specialist
0203 131 4707
Explore the beauty of the Argentine and Chilean Patagonia on this spectacular itinerary showcasing one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Traverse the Lake District from Argentina into Chile, see the jaw-dropping beauty of the Torres del Paine National Park and the endless steppe landscape. The final hightlight is the Perito Moreno glacier, visited from the Patagonian town of El Calafate. The trip begins and ends in Buenos Aires where you have time to soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant city and explore the different neighbourhoods.
Itinerary
Day 1 UK - Buenos Aires
Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Buenos Aires.
Day 2 Buenos Aires
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the next 2 nights. The rest of the day is at leisure. Buenos Aires is commonly known as the “Paris of South America”, owing to its classical architecture, plazas, fountains and wide boulevards.
Day 3 Buenos Aires
With your private guide explore the city's highlights. In the heart of downtown you will visit the historic Plaza de Mayo which is surrounded by the Government House, also referred to as the ‘Pink House’, the Cabildo and cathedral. San Telmo neighbourhood, with its cobbled streets and colonial houses is one of the oldest in the city and famous for tango dancing. Continue to La Boca, the colourful port area, with its famous and well photographed street, Caminito. The final stop is Recoleta Cemetery where you have the opportunity to visit the final resting place of Eva Peron.
Staying at
Recoleta Grand
Day 4 Buenos Aires - Bariloche
Today depart the capital and fly to the Argentine Lake District. There are some twenty lakes on the Argentine side of the Andes, the largest being Lake Nahuel Huapi on the shores of which sits the pretty town of Bariloche. The town has an almost alpine flavour with Swiss chalet style wooden buildings and is a great base to explore the surrounding national parks. Bariloche will be your base for the next 2 nights.
Day 5 Lake District - Bariloche
Explore the spectacular scenery around the Lake District today. Take in panoramic views of lakes Moreno and Nahuel Huapi as well as mountains Lopez and Capilla. A 17km drive from Bariloche, you will find Mount Campanario, where you can take a chairlift and enjoy the incredible views of the surrounding forests, lakes and mountains.
Staying at
Cacique Inacayal Lake & Spa Hotel
Day 6 Bariloche - Puerto Varas (Lakes Crossing)
Cross the border from Argentina into Chile on one of the most spectacular journeys by road and boat. Take in the magnificent Andean landscape, with its verdant forests and snowy peaks, set sail across the Frías Lake, with its quiet and unspoilt waters, deep turquoise in colour. Stop en route at the Petrohué waterfalls where whimsical shapes of volcanic rock, bathed by green waterfalls make up a stunning landscape. Spend the next 2 nights in the small town of Puerto Varas overlooking Lake Llanquihue and sat in the shadow of the Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes. This charming German-influenced town is the ideal base for exploring the area.
Day 7 Puerto Varas - Chile
One of the most beautiful regions in the country the Lake District boasts snow-capped volcanoes, pristine lakes, waterfalls and virgin forests. Explore the majestic Osorno Volcano today. Ascend the volcano for spectacular panoramic views.
Staying at
Cabana del Lago
Day 8 Chilean Lake District - Torres del Paine
Depart the Lake District to perhaps what could be considered as the highlight of Patagonia – the Torres del Paine National Park. Fly to Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales (flight schedule dependent) and transfer by road to the park. Spend the next 3 nights here and choose from a variety of daily excursions to explore this world renowned national park.
Day 9 Torres del Paine National Park
With a dramatic landscape of mountain peaks, roaring rivers, sparkling blue lakes and rich emerald forests; the views here are breath taking. Visitors never fail to be impressed by their first glimpse of the “Los Cuernos” or the “Horns” – three granite pillars soaring more than 2000m above the Patagonian Steppe. These days are at leisure to explore the area on foot, on horseback, by vehicle or take scenic boat trips.
Staying at
Hotel las Torres
Day 11 Torres del Paine - El Calafate (Argentina)
Travel by road and cross the border into Argentina. Arrive in the afternoon to El Calafate, in the heart of Patagonia. The Patagonia region of Argentina offers spectacular wild and majestic scenery in the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (Glaciers National Park) - a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. This is a land of colossal mountain ranges crowned in snow and pristine glaciers descending into turquoise lakes.
Day 12 Perito Moreno Glacier
Visit the Los Glaciares National Park and most importantly, the El Perito Moreno Glacier. A huge river of ice 30km long and 5km wide, descends from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field to Lago Argentino. As it advances, the ice cracks and produces thunderous roars that reverberate from deep within the glacier, producing a hugely impressive show. Walking along the paths in front of its western wall allows you to admire this natural wonder from different viewpoints and take the boat trip to enjoy views of the glacier wall from lake level.
Staying at
Esplendor El Calafate
Day 13 El Calafate - Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires today for your final night, please enquire if you would like to see a tango show and enjoy a traditional steak dinner.
Staying at
Recoleta Grand
Day 14 Buenos Aires - UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Kristen Lanskail-Morris
All of our holidays are tailor-made to your requirements by an expert Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
14 nights from £4,995 per person
All of our holidays are tailor-made to your requirements by an expert Travel Specialist
0203 131 4707
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
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- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
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- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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