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Patagonia-North & South Explorer
14 days, Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
Itinerary
Day 1Buenos Aires
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel. There are no planned activities, so check in and enjoy the city.
Arrival Transfer
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the 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 specializing in chocolate, beer, and jams.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Circuito Chico Tour
Enjoy an introduction to the highlights of San Carlos de Bariloche on a circuito chico tour. Stop at Bahia Lopez (Lopez Bay) and Panoramic Point and take in the beautiful landscape. Continue on to Cerro Campanario (Bell Mountain), opt to get an even better view by riding the chairlift.
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BreakfastDay 3San Carlos de Bariloche
Free time to explore this stunning region. Opt to take a boat excursion to visit Puerto Blest, hike or explore the town.
Bariloche in many ways resembles the alpine resorts of Europe. Sample a beef parrillada or a variety of fresh salmon or lake trout, then work it off during a day hike around Cerro Catedral or while practicing your salsa at one of the town's salsotecas. Careful —Bariloche is also famous for its quality and quantity of chocolate!
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Bariloche, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like kayaking, whitewater rafting, and hiking nearby Cerro Tronador. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
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BreakfastDay 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 cruises in the world.
There are few areas in the world that can match the Chilean Lake District for scenic grandeur. Enjoy picture-perfect views of snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, emerald lakes, smoking volcanoes, forests, and glaciers.
Note: The approximate journey time today is 10-11 hrs. This journey is by comfortable bus and scenic ferry and crosses the Chilean/Argentine Border. Travel time is approximate and based on the time of year and weather conditions. During certain times of the year, the ferry cannot be used. In this case, we will travel overland by bus.
Cruce de los Lagos Cruise
Chile’s Lake District has few rivals when it comes to sheer scenic grandeur. Cross the placid Lago Todos Los Santos aboard a catamaran and marvel at vast mountainscapes and stunning views that’ll have your shutter finger working overtime. Enjoy the breeze and beautiful scenery then continue by bus and another ferry. This full day excursion is considered one of the world's most scenic ferry crossings.
Border Crossing (Argentina Chile)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Petrohué Falls Visit
Petrohué Waterfalls are gorgeous green falls that cascade over black basalt (former lava flows from the nearby Osorno Volcano). The falls are part of the Petrohué River and offer a picture-perfect setting. Don't try to swim though – the water is very cold.
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BreakfastDay 5Puerto Varas
Enjoy free time to explore on your own. Opt to take an excursion to Chiloé Island.
Free Time
Enjoy the day exploring the sites of the region.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Chiloé Island Excursion
180USD per personTake the ferry to the Big Island of Chiloé, the land of myths and legends. Immerse yourself in its rich history, traditions and fascinating tales. Cross the Chacao Channel, continue to Ancud and explore its vibrant market. The highlight of your adventure awaits at the Puñihuil National Monument, where you will witness the communal life of Magellanic and Humboldt penguins along with other sea birds. Have lunch at a local restaurant and share special moments with the community and fellow travellers.
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BreakfastDay 6Puerto Varas/Torres del Paine National Park
Catch a flight to Punta Arenas then transfer to stunning Torres del Paine National Park.
Words cannot describe the majesty and beauty of this national park in Chilean Patagonia. Few people have the opportunity to see this area and those who do will find it difficult to forget its vivid colours and tranquility. Once a large sheep estancia, the park was established in 1959 as the Parque Nacional Lago Grey. Prior to this, baqueanos (cowboys) grazed their flocks here and fires occasionally burnt out of control. More land was added to the park in 1962 and the name was changed to its present one. The Torre (Tower) Sur rises 2900m (9512 ft) above sea level, the Torre Central is 2850m (9348 ft) high, and the Torre Norte measures 2600m (8528 ft). The Cuernos (Horns) del Paine, massive blocks of various rock layers visible from great distances, are as spectacular as the towers themselves.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Torres del Paine National Park
Take a full-day excursion into the national park with an expert guide.
Torres del Paine National Park Excursion
Enjoy breathtaking views and scenery on this day excursion into the national park with an expert guide. Travel by van and stop along the way for short walks and beautiful lookout points. Stop at Grey River and the park office, then continue over the Grey Bridge to the forest zone and Grey Lake, its ice mass is stunning against the surrounding landscape. Walk along the path to get a closer view of the Grey Glacier with its huge ice blocks resting in the lake. Continue on to Paine River and admire the pure turquoise colours of Pehoé Lake before a short walk to Nordenskjold Lake for a wonderful view of the Paine Horns. Also visit Sarmiento Lake, Amarga Lagoon, Paine Falls, and the Azul Lagoon.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Torres del Paine National Park/El Calafate
Enjoy a scenic drive to El Calafate.
Drive towards lofty peaks to the dynamic Moreno Glacier within Glacier National Park. Spot condors, rheas, eagles or flamingos en route, but the real star of the day is the glacier itself, located at the southern terminus of Glacier National Park.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Chile - Argentina)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
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BreakfastDay 9El Calafate
Take a guided tour to the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier. Option to take a boat up to the front of the glacier.
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
Get out there and explore the natural wonder that is the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s few “advancing” glaciers. Head to the southern end of Los Glaciares National Park, where Moreno's 60m (197 ft) wall of ice sporadically chokes off the narrow “Canal de los Tempanos” (Iceberg Channel) creating a natural ice dam, which eventually explodes in a dynamic display of force.
Please note this tour does not include walking on top of the glacier.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 9 HideShow
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
80USD per personEmbark in the floating dock in the south arm of Argentino Lake, and navigate along the Iceberg Channel towards the front wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier where most of the ice calving takes place. This boat trip, which lasts approximately one hour, is one of the most popular excursions and is not to be missed.
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BreakfastDay 10El Calafate/Ushuaia
Fly to the port city of Ushuaia at the end of the earth.
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Free Time
While small, this port town of Ushuaia is quite busy with lots of shops and some great restaurants.
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BreakfastDay 11Ushuaia
Embark on an excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park. Enjoy the afternoon in Ushuaia at leisure.
Tierra del Fuego National Park Visit
Explore this stunning coastal national park extending 630 sq km. The Tierra del Fuego National Park has many different attractions, like Acigami Lake and Lapataia Bay, where the Pan-American Route ends. This is the southernmost national park of Argentina and the only one that protects mountains, sea, and forests within its limits.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Free time to explore this unique and historical town with option to visit the prison museum.
Optional Activities - Day 11 HideShow
The Maritime Museum and Prison at the End of the World Museum
36USD per personVisit the Navy Museum, which was previously the Recidivist Prison. Learn about two different histories of seafarers and prisoners who both arrived at “the end of the earth.”
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BreakfastDay 12Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Fly back to Buenos Aires and take some time to explore on your own.
Fly north to the buzzing metropolis that is Buenos Aires. Known as the ‘Paris of the Americas’, Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life.
When finished exploring, settle weary feet and enjoy a drink at one of the many sidewalk cafés and restaurants, where you will begin to understand the contemplative Argentine way of life. Since Buenos Aires will be the last chance to try the succulent beef, chicken, and chorizo parrilladas, dig in and enjoy!
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
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BreakfastDay 13Buenos Aires
Enjoy a city tour of the ‘Paris of the Americas’, visiting key sights and neighbourhoods. In the evening, enjoy a tango dinner show.
Known as the ‘Paris of the Americas’, Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. Visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías.
Wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets. Whatever you do, Buenos Aires is sure to leave lasting memories.
Transportation can vary on this day. Depending on the size of the group, we may take taxis, a private mini-bus or even jump on the very fast and convenient metro.
Buenos Aires Guided City Tour
Enjoy a guided tour exploring beautiful, vibrant Buenos Aires. Be introduced to historic sites and districts, including Plaza de Mayo where Eva Peron's famed balcony presides over the square. See La Boca and San Telmo's colourful street life, painted houses, and the famed Recoleta Cemetery.
Tango Dinner Show
Discover the passion of tango. Watch the pros step and slide around the dance floor while you dine on a traditional Argentine dinner. Get lost in the music, savour the sensuality, and see why this traditional dance continues to ignite the senses of locals and visitors alike.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 14Buenos Aires
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.