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Discover Patagonia

14 days, Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires

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Fall in love with Patagonia amid its massive peaks, welcoming people, and incredible foods. Take in the colours of Buenos Aires and get some new moves during a local tango lesson. Then head into nature to explore Torres del Paine National Park and the humbling Perito Moreno Glacier. Reaching the end of the world at Ushuaia is just the tip of the iceberg of this incredible adventure.

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Fall in love with Patagonia amid its massive peaks, welcoming people, and incredible foods. Take in the colours of Buenos Aires and get some new moves during a local tango lesson. Then head into nature to explore Torres del Paine National Park and the humbling Perito Moreno Glacier. Reaching the end of the world at Ushuaia is just the tip of the iceberg of this incredible adventure.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys

Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Visa Requirements

This specific trip is no longer running.

Trip Code: SAPNG

Need a flight? We can help.

Search for the perfect flight at time of booking.

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The Ripple Score is an honest evaluation of how often we use local businesses and services to create each tour. With this score you can see the percentage of our local expenses that stay in the communities you visit. Learn more

Ripple Score

100

I think the ratio of jaw-dropping sights per square kilometer is higher here [Torres del Paine] than perhaps anywhere else in the world.—Jonathan Irish, contributing photographer for National Geographic Traveler

Map of the route for Discover Patagonia

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Buenos Aires

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Buenos Aires/San Carlos de Bariloche

Catch a flight to northern Patagonia. Enjoy the highlights of the scenic San Carlos de Bariloche on a circuito chico tour with stops at local artisanal producers who specialize in chocolate, beer, and jams.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3San Carlos de Bariloche

Free time to explore this stunning region. Opt to take a bike tour, hike, or explore the town.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4San Carlos de Bariloche/Puerto Varas

Travel by bus and ferry to Puerto Varas, which is located in the stunning Chilean Lake District. Enjoy the sights from the “Cruce de los Lagos”, considered one of the most scenic ferry cruises in the world.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Puerto Varas

Enjoy free time to explore on your own. Opt to take an excursion to Chiloé Island.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Puerto Varas/Torres del Paine National Park

Catch a flight to Punta Arenas then transfer to stunning Torres del Paine National Park.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7Torres del Paine National Park

Enjoy a day of exploring Torres del Paine National Park with an expert guide. Travel by van and embark on short walks to reach amazing lookouts. Marvel at pristine turquoise lakes, glaciers, and waterfalls at one of the most scenic parks in Patagonia.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8Torres del Paine National Park/El Calafate

Enjoy a scenic drive to El Calafate.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9El Calafate

This morning, enjoy a lecture by a local glacier expert. After, take an excursion into Glacier National Park to view the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier. There’s an option to get closer with a boat ride up to the front of the glacier.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Glacier Talk

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10El Calafate/Ushuaia

Fly to the port city of Ushuaia at the end of the earth.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Ushuaia

Get up close and personal with the penguins on Martillo Island as you explore the rookery with a naturalist guide. Return to Ushuaia by navigating the Beagle Channel on a catamaran and admire the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Seal Island, and Bird Island.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Penguin Rookery & Beagle Channel Excursion

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Ushuaia/Buenos Aires

Fly back to Buenos Aires and take some time to explore on your own. Spend the evening as a local Porteño, enjoying a night out with typical dinner in a local café then onto a popular dance venue where we enjoy a lesson from local dancers. Once we've practiced our new steps, its time for Milonga, a neighbourhood tradition where students and teachers of the venue show up to practice their moves. Sit back and enjoy or if you're brave, join in.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Local Tango Lesson

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 13Buenos Aires

Enjoy a city tour of the “Paris of the Americas”, visiting key sights and neighbourhoods including Plaza de Mayo where Eva Perón's famed balcony presides over the square, La Boca, and the renowned Recoleta Cemetery.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Buenos Aires

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Glacier Talk, El Calafate
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Penguin Rookery & Beagle Channel Excursion, Ushuaia
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Local Tango Lesson, Buenos Aires
  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: San Carlos de Bariloche
  • Arrival transfer
  • Bariloche Circuito Chico tour
  • Visit Petrohue Falls
  • Scenic lake crossing aboard the "Cruce de Lagos"
  • Excursion into Torres del Paine National Park
  • Guided tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Buenos Aires city tour
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (13 nts).

Meals

13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Allow USD545-710 for meals not included.

Transportation

Bus/van, plane, boat, ferry, hiking, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $3299.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure - with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour - for any group, big or small (even just one traveller).

Discover Patagonia

| 14 days - Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires - from $6549 CAD