Project Description

 

 

Patagonia Explorer

11 Days 10 Nights

 

Tour code: MCONANC11

Photo: Visit Latin America

DEPARTURE FROM JANUARY TO MARCH, OCTOBER TO DECEMEBER 2026

PRICE based in USD

Dates

(Saturday departures in 2026)

Hotel Category Twin Sharing Single Supplement
10JAN, 17JAN, 7FEB, 21FEB, 7MAR, 3OCT, 24OCT, 7NOV, 14NOV, 28NOV, 5DEC Tourist category 2380 700
Superior/ First class category 2740 930

***Minimum 2 guests for each departure and tours are seat-in-coach basis.

***Pls check the availability with us first before you book your flight.

***GROUP SIZE: Maximum of 16 passengers per group based on Seat-in-coach basis.

Inclusions

  • Hotel category as per your choice (standard room, daily breakfast included)
  • Local Bilingual speaking tour guide (English & Spanish)
  • Bus tickets and admissions with some lunch & dinner as specified in the itinerary
  • Transfers in standard, air-conditioned vehicles (share transportation services)

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance
  • Visa if applicable
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tours
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • All Flights
  • Porterage
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Items not listed under inclusions

Supplement for optional tours (Seat-in-coach basis):

Half Day Nativo Experience with lunch or dinner USD180 per person
All glaciers navigation USD340 per person
Half Day Undurraga Winery USD155 per person

Hotel Options:

Tourist category Superior/ First Class
Buenos Aires Hotel Loi Suites Esmeralda or similar standard room Hotel Kenton or similar standard room
El Calafate Hotel Sent Calafate or similar standard room Hotel Kosten Aike or similar standard room
Santiago Panamericana Providencia Hotel or similar standard room DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Vitacura or similar standard room
Puerto Natales Hotel Vendaval or similar standard room Weskar Patagonia or similar standard room

*Hotels are subject to change due to availability on each departure.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival Buenos Aires. (SAT)

One-way transfer from airport to hotel.

Hotel: Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Buenos Aires (2 nights’ stay)

Day 2: Buenos Aires                       (B, L, D)

Half day Buenos Aires city tour with lunch, approx. 4 hours (drinks excluded)

This is the perfect tour to discover the charm of Argentina’s capital, from the chic districts of Recoleta and Palermo, to historic Plaza de Mayo, and architectural icons such as the Colon opera house, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the palace of Congress. The program finishes in old town San Telmo, home of the city’s aristocracy until the late 19th century; Caminito street, in La Boca, the colorful shelter for Italian immigrants by the Riachuelo, and the young thriving restaurant scene at the Puerto Madero waterfront.

*Kindly note that the return after the lunch is not included.

 Dinner with beverage & Tango show at Aljibe Tango with round trip shared transfers (approx. 2-2.5 hours)

Famous for its amazing nightlife and for being the land of Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires countless gastronomic and artistic options. Tango portrays the ‘Queen of the River Plate’ (‘Reina del Plata’). We will enjoy an unforgettable night, surrender to the magic of this city that never sleeps and to the charm of this overwhelming and sanguine music —main protagonist of the night— while enjoying the best of its varied gastronomic offer. This typical early 20th century house is an ideal stage for a unique show: 15 artists, one tango orchestras, a folk music group, dancers and singer.

Day 3: Buenos Aires – Calafate.                                       (B)

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.

Transfer out from hotel in downtown to domestic airport with guide.

Arrive Calafate.

Transfer from Calafate airport to hotel with guide.

Hotel: Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Calafate (3 nights’ stay)

Day 4: El-Calafate                                        (B)

Perito Moreno glacier tour

The Perito Moreno Glacier rises majestically 80 km away from El Calafate. This is one of the largest and the only advancing glacier in the world, as well as the biggest attraction at Los Glaciares National Park, a 600,000-hectare protected area covered by an ice mantle. We will start by penetrating the Patagonian Andean forest and make a first breathtaking stop at “Curva de los Suspiros” (Curve of Sighs), where we will enjoy a first view of this incredible natural wonder. When we approach the glacier, we will walk down the catwalks to approach the glacier and admire from different panoramic points this wonderful creation of Mother Nature. We will be able to contemplate very closely when varied-sized ice blocks loosen and fall into the water with a great thunder becoming beautiful ice floes in the deep waters of the Lago Argentino. This day will be an unforgettable experience, a once in a lifetime delight.

Safari Náutico Navigation ticket: This activity is an ideal complement to the Perito Moreno glacier tour. It will allow us to appreciate very closely this wonder of nature. We will sail out of Bajo de las Sombras Bay port, 7 km away from the glacier’s catwalks, down to the southern side of the glacier. On our way, we shall contemplate ice blocks falling off until reaching the southern point of Los Témpanos canal, until reaching the standing point 300 m away from the southern wall of the glacier, where we shall stop to admire its greatness.

Day 5: El-Calafate                                  (B)

Free at leisure on your own.

OR

Optional tour with Supplement:

Option A) Half Day Nativo Experience with lunch or dinner (Duration 3 hours 4×4 tour 20 km.)

An adventure that will transport you through the natural beauty and captivating history of the Lake Argentino region. For three hours, you’ll explore breathtaking landscapes and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this area, operating year-round for your convenience. On board a 20 km 4×4 tour along the lake shores, each stop will be a new experience:

First, you’ll be greeted at the shores of Lake Argentino, where experts will guide you through a detailed interpretation of the local flora and landscape, along with fascinating explanations about the glaciology and geology of the region.

Next, you’ll arrive at the impressive Punta Bonita Cliffs, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the lake and the majestic Andes Mountains, a scene that will leave you breathless.

The third stop will take you to an Archaeological Zone, where you’ll marvel at the rock art and immerse yourself in the ancient history of the region, adding a unique dimension to your journey. But the experience doesn’t end there; an unforgettable meal awaits you in a cave, an unexpected yet perfectly fitting location to complement this unique gastronomic experience.

Option B) Full Day All Glaciers Navigation (Duration 8 hours)

From the Port of Punta Bandera, located 47 km from El Calafate, we start sailing through the North Arm of Lake Argentino. A few minutes after leaving, we crossed a natural funnel known as the Devil’s Mouth to the Upsala Canal. There we will navigate around large icebergs that emerge from the front of the Upsala Glacier. Then, we enter the sector of the lake known as Canal Spegazzini and in which we can enjoy observing the impressive Dry Glacier. From there we continue sailing to the front of the Spegazzini Glacier where we will also see the Heim Sur and Peineta glaciers. It is at this time that we prepare to disembark at the Spegazzini base and begin the visit to the area by walking through a beautiful path in the forest, until we arrive at the Spegazzini Refuge. This 300-meter path is accessible and when we go through it, we stop at stations and viewpoints with views of the entire Los Glaciares Bay. In this refuge, one of a kind, we can have lunch, visit the shop or contemplate the landscape. Those who like to walk. They can choose to take the mountain trail. This route is a trek of medium difficulty through a wooded path with natural viewpoints and full of incredible views. It ends at the disembarkation point.

Day 6: El-Calafate – Puerto Natales                                              (B)

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.

One Way transfer out from hotel to Calafate bus station with guide. Regular bus tickets from El Calafate (Argentina) to Puerto Natales (Chile).

Hotel: Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Puerto Natales (3 nights’ stay)

Day 7: Puerto Natales                                               (B)

Full day Torres del Paine and Milodon

Today is a whole day to enjoy the two greatest natural attractions of Magallanes. Starting from Puerto Natales we will have the opportunity see forests, glacial valleys, mountain ranges, lakes and, if the weather is in our favor, condors along the way. A stop at the Sarmiento Lake viewpoint is the perfect opportunity to capture panoramic photos of the Torres del Paine mountain range, the southern extension of the Andes mountain range and Sarmiento Lake. Another impressive view is the one from the viewpoint of Laguna Amarga, flamingo’s favorite place. Once in Torres del Paine National Park, we will visit the viewpoints of Lake Nordenskjöld, Salto Grande, Pehoé, Puente Weber and Río Paine. At Lago Gray we will have time to explore the area on foot. Leaving the park is the Gray viewpoint, from where we can capture the majesty of the mountains, the immensity of Lake Toro and, if the weather permits, a section of the Gray glacier. The day continues with the arrival at the Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument, where we will not only be surprised by its fauna and flora, but also by its prehistoric past.

Day 8: Puerto Natales                                         (B, L)

Full Day Balmaceda & Serrano with lunch

The navigation begins by entering the Señoret channel, heading towards Guanaco Island, where it is sometimes possible to see the small and sometimes it is possible to see the small and marvellous Magellanic Dolphins (Toninas).

We sail to the block of the Estancia la Peninsula to access the rocky walls where an important population of Cormorants lives, continuing the trip to Punta de Lobos where we find some specimens of this mammal. Then we visit the waterfall and cliffs where we can see condors. At each point of interest, the boat will stop for the travellers to enjoy the scenery and attractions.

The trip continues to Mount Balmaceda (2035 meters of altitude) where we can appreciate the glacier of the same name and then disembark at Puerto Toro to begin the one hour round trip hike along the shore of the Témpanos Lagoon, accompanied by our bilingual guide. Through a native forest of coihues, ñirres and ciruelillos, towards the Serrano glacier, we will enjoy the fascinating vegetation, the contrast between the clear sky and the ice of the imposing Serrano glacier.

Our return begins with a visit to an estancia, where we will enjoy a typical Creole lunch. After having witnessed a unique, wild and untouched landscape, we finish our excursion in Puerto Natales.

Day 9: Puerto Natales- Puerto Arenas- Santiago                      (B)

Breakfast at hotel and check-out

Transfer hotel Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas airport with driver only

At the scheduled time you will be transferred from your hotel in Puerto Natales to the airport in Punta Arena (Bus ticket puerto natales to punta arenas included)

***Flight Punta Arenas – Santiago: not include (under guest’s own arrangement.) 

**Note: If the flight to Santiago is from Puerto Natales the transfer Puerto Natales hotel – Puerto Natales airport (only driver) is included.

 Private | Transfer from airport to hotel – Bilingual guide included.

Arrival at Santiago airport. Reception and transfer to your hotel.

Hotel: Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Santiago (2 nights’ stay)

Day 10: Santiago           (B)

Half Day walking Santiago like a native tour

Fall in love with Santiago’s charms discovering it as a local: walking.

We will start the tour by boarding the subway and seeing some of the most picturesque stations. For example, the “Universidad de Chile” station is adorned by a mural created by a local artist, and it was chosen as one of the most beautiful in the world.

We will a local market to appreciate Chile’s coastal bounty, reflected in its fish and shellfish, and its diversity of fruits and vegetables. We will continue walking through Santiago’s downtown to the Main Square (Plaza de Armas), a sample of the fantastic architecture that shines in every corner. Chilean flavors will not be absent, and we will make a stop to try local snacks such as empanadas and drinks made with local fruits.

Finally, if energy and time allow it, we will arrive at the Bellavista neighborhood, one of the most representative full of charming streets. From there, you can explore the city on your own (we recommend ascending Cerro San Cristobal) or return to the hotel after a day of unforgettable experiences

Optional Half Day tour Undurraga Winery with Supplement:

This tour offers good wine, idyllic landscapes, and culture. Can you ask for more? Our walk through one of the oldest wineries in all of Chile will begin in the Viña Park, designed in the 19th century by the renowned French landscape designer George Henry Dubois, who also designed the Santiago Forest Park. We will pass through the Aliwen corner, a beautiful space that recreates the traditional vegetation of the south of the country and that honors the history of the area, especially its main indigenous people, the Mapuche. The landscape and traditional figures will bring us closer to their culture and their unique worldview. Then we will move on to the vineyard, where we will recognize the richness of the soils through a trial pit. Here we will also learn to identify the strains grown and learn a little more about the process of making different types of wine. We will also descend to the underground cellars, dating back to 1885. We will arrive at the space where “Gente de Tierra” is exhibited, an exhibition that celebrates Mapuche and pre-Columbian art. To end with a splash, we will enjoy a wine tasting, where we will also be given a glass to take home. We will have the opportunity to stop by the gift shop to grab some souvenirs, including a bottle of wine!

Day 11: Santiago (B)

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred by driver (only Spanish speaking) to the airport for your departure flight.

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