Patagonia Small Group Tours
Ready for an expedition? Head to El Chaltén's trekking capital, camp with Mount Fitz Roy overhead, and follow trails to Mount Torre, testing your fitness. Witness Perito Moreno Glacier calving ice chunks thunderously, Torres del Paine's massifs and lakes, and Puerto Natales at the gateway. Ushuaia signals the world's end, but it’s the gateway to an entirely new world from there.
10 best Patagonia small group tours
Compiled by
MelissaPatagonia travel expert at TourRadar
- Adventures in Patagonia + Iguazu Extension
- Adventures in Patagonia
- Journeys: Discover Patagonia National Geographic
- Argentina & Chile : El Calafate, Torre Del Paine W/local flights
- Argentina & Chile: Amazing Patagonia - 13 days
- Argentina & Chile: Amazing Patagonia - 9 days
- Hiking Fitz Roy & Torres del Paine National Park - GROUP TOUR
- Adventure in Torres del Paine & Ushuaia - GROUP TOUR
- Group Tour - Majestic Peaks of Patagonia
- Hiking in Los Glaciares National Park - Group Tour
Adventures in Patagonia + Iguazu Extension
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The peaks had been partly shrouded in cloud when we arrived, but were revealed against a solid blue sky the next morning.”
Susan, traveled in October
Patagonia's grandeur unfolds for 12-16 adventurers, ideal for remote trails in Torres del Paine and El Chalten. Small groups ensure personal attention during glacier hikes at Perito Moreno and wildlife viewing in Tierra del Fuego. Suited for active travelers aged 16+.
Duration 17 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine National Park, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Chalten, Iguazu Falls Age Range Ages 16+ Group Size Max Group Size 18 Group Type Group Operator Explore! From $9,270
3% Off- US$9,000You save $270
Adventures in Patagonia
39 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Particularly enjoyed the trips to see the penguins, and the Perito Moreno Glacier.”
Iain, traveled in February
Intimate groups of up to 16 travelers roam Patagonia's dramatic landscapes. Small size ensures personal attention during Torres del Paine treks and Perito Moreno Glacier walks. Groups typically mix couples (67% of bookings) and solo travelers.
Duration 14 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Isla Martillo, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, Lake Pehoé, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Group Size Max Group Size 18 Group Type Group Operator Explore! From $7,980
4% Off- US$7,700You save $280
Journeys: Discover Patagonia National Geographic
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The excursions were amazing, and for the most part, the logistics were well planned and executed.”
Katherine, traveled in October
Small groups of 12-15 travelers access remote Patagonian locations. Personal experiences await at Perito Moreno Glacier, with exclusive scientist talks in Ushuaia and dedicated guidance through Torres del Paine's trails.
Duration 14 days Destinations Buenos Aires, San Carlos De Bariloche, Puerto Varas, Chiloe Island, Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, Osorno Volcano, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Operator National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures From $7,899
15% Off- US$6,714You save $1,185
Argentina & Chile : El Calafate, Torre Del Paine W/local flights
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent holiday! Very well organised - the team put a lot of effort into organising an excellent itinerary.”
Lesley, traveled in August
Intimate groups of 8-10 travelers share Patagonia's wilderness moments. Personal attention guaranteed during Perito Moreno glacier walks and Grey Lake cruises. Share Torres del Paine's majestic views with like-minded adventurers in their mid-50s.
Duration 12 days Destinations Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, Puerto Natales, Mylodon Cave Natural Monument, Torres del Paine National Park, Lake Pehoé, Santiago Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From $3,492
8% Off- US$3,213You save $279
Argentina & Chile: Amazing Patagonia - 13 days
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We booked our trip through Say Hueque, where Cecelia works, every day of our tour went to plan.”
Barbara, traveled in March
Groups of 8-12 adventurers share Patagonia's remote trails near Mount Fitz Roy, with focused attention during Perito Moreno glacier walks. The intimate setting creates memorable wildlife encounters in Torres del Paine National Park and authentic gaucho experiences at local estancias.
Duration 13 days Destinations El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Chalten, Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Beagle ChannelSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 45 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Say Hueque Argentina & Chile Journeys From
8% Off- US$4,005
Argentina & Chile: Amazing Patagonia - 9 days
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A dreamy holiday!! Everything perfectly organised.”
Notina, traveled in October
Six to eight fellow adventurers share El Chalten's hiking trails and Perito Moreno Glacier viewpoints. Flexible pacing through Torres del Paine National Park with close-up views at Balmaceda Glacier. Includes bilingual guides and shared transport.
Duration 9 days Destinations El Calafate, El Chalten, Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Natales Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 45 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Say Hueque Argentina & Chile Journeys From
8% Off- US$2,110
Hiking Fitz Roy & Torres del Paine National Park - GROUP TOUR
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The group was what made this trip unique. I can only recommend that we should all do a group trip for once in our lives.”
Christian, traveled in November
Join 13 fellow adventurers in Patagonia, forming close bonds while visiting El Chalten and Torres del Paine. Intimate group size allows up-close wildlife viewing of guanacos and condors. Share camp meals and hiking experiences from Laguna de los Tres to Grey Glacier valley.
Duration 13 days Destinations El Calafate, El Chalten, Mount Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre Mountain, Perito Moreno Glacier, Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Natales Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 14 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator People Travel and Experience From
8% Off- US$4,610
Six to 18 adventurers traverse Patagonia's wilderness, from El Calafate to Ushuaia. Close-knit groups enhance wildlife viewing at Torres del Paine and create memorable moments at Estancia Harberton. Nights are spent sharing stories in Full Camps under Paine Grande's shadows.
Duration 9 days Destinations El Calafate, Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Natales, Ushuaia, Lago Fagnano, Puerto Harberton, Isla Martillo Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 14 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator People Travel and Experience From
8% Off- US$3,480
Six to 18 travelers share Patagonian wonders from Punta Arenas to El Calafate. Intimate groups ensure personal attention at Perito Moreno Glacier and Mount Fitz Roy treks. Stay at Hostel Folk or upgrade to Hotel las Dunas for authentic local experiences.
Duration 10 days Destinations Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Chalten, Mount Fitz Roy Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 14 Group Type Group Operator People Travel and Experience From
8% Off- US$3,305
Small groups of 6-18 hikers traverse Los Glaciares National Park. Travelers share camping at Full Camp Base Fitz Roy and roam Cerro Torre valley. Expert guides lead moderate trails, providing personal attention at Perito Moreno Glacier's spectacular ice falls.
Duration 8 days Destinations El Calafate, El Chalten, Mount Fitz Roy, Perito Moreno Glacier Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 14 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator People Travel and Experience From
8% Off- US$2,525
Reviews of Small Group tours to Patagonia
- Argentina & Chile: Amazing Patagonia - 13 days
This trip was very good. Accommodation was also good however in El Calafate we were a long way from the township. Everywhere else was within easy walking distance. The tours included in this trip were well operated and most enjoyable. The public bus from Puerto Arenas to Ushuaia was not what we expected. Beautiful coach for the first 5 0r 6 hours. Then the bus was stopped and we all had to get off. The 4 people on the Say Hueque trip were told to get in a car and we were taken to the town Rio Grande.We didnt know what was going on and just told we would catch a local mini bus in an hour from there to Ushuaia. Very strange and no explanation given. This bus company should be investigated to see what is happening. I would definitely recommend this trip however, would suggest a stay in Terres del paine for an extra day to improve it.
- Journeys: Discover Patagonia National Geographic
The original itinerary was good. However upon our arrival at Iguazu Falls the hotel was changed (called and upgrade) and the cultural Dinner Experience date was changed from 1/26 to 1/25. On 1/25 we toured the Brazil side of the Iguazu Falls in the afternoon. The time to complete the Brazil side tour was quite close to the time for the dinner. At the Brazil to Argentina border crossing there was a 2 hour delay that can often happen when crossing the border. Due to the change in the dinner date we were unable to make the pickup time of 7pm. We did not arrive back to our hotel until 8pm. The change in the hotel the last minute was to The Iguazu Jungle Hotel. Although the accommodations were very nice, we had to walk up and down a cobblestone hill to the building where our room was located to the Lobby and Restaurant facilities. This hill was very steep and we even had to use our iPhone flashlight to negotiate the path to the restaurant and back to our room. We would have liked to have less of a hilly trek to get around the hotel grounds, which was difficult to negotiate even though we are physically fit athletes.
I did this trip couple of days ago and I really enjoyed it. Everything was very well organised, great itinerary and great selection of Hotels in El Calafate, El Chalten and Puerto Natales. Once we landed in El Calafate we found the bus company booked by our guides and got on the bus for El Chalten. There we did two amazing hiking trails Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre. Both of them were well maintained with magnificent views. From El Chalten a bus picked us up from our hotel and drove us back to El Calafate. There we visited the glacier national park to see Perito Moreno Glacier from the view points and from a boat (cruise) that took us very close for a better look. The guide we had was great, very knowledgeable and friendly (English, German and Spanish speaker). Then the following day, they picked us up early for our day in Torres del Paine national Park in Chile. The weather wasn't very good but it didn't rain and the view of the Torres was pretty limited (cloudy, misty) but still very impressive. From there the rest of the group went back to Argentina while we got picked up by a mini bus that took us to Puerto Natales where we spent two chilled days wandering around the town. The next day we took a taxi to the bus station where we caught the 8 o'clock bus back to El Calafate. Finally we spent one more day there and the following morning a mini bus picked us up and took us to the airport on time for our flight. To sum up, everything worked out very well and there were no problems in the hotels and the different means of transport. There was also good communication via email with the people from Say Hueque. They were very keen to see if everything was going ok for us. I would definitely recommend Say Hueque.
Argentina & Chile: Amazing Patagonia - 9 days
What our customers ask about Patagonia Small Group Tours
How far in advance should I book a small group tour in Patagonia?
For the best selection and availability booking 6-8 months ahead is essential especially during the peak season from December to February. Data shows travelers book on average 303 days in advance with sought-after lodgings like Refugio Grey and Torres Central reaching capacity early. A TourRadar traveler advised "booking in advance is crucial as the small group tours fill up quickly especially during high season."
What unique accommodation experiences are available on small group tours in Patagonia?
The accommodation options range from intimate mountain lodges to boutique hotels that cater specifically to small groups. Groups typically stay at properties like Los Cerros Boutique Hotel in El Calafate with views of Lake Argentino or the four-room Kaulem Hosteria in El Chalten. Hotel Las Torres in Torres del Paine offers rooms with direct views of the mountain range. A TourRadar traveler noted "Don Los Cerros at El Chalten was very nice - luxurious superb location and views with excellent personalized service perfect for our small group."
What level of fitness is required for small group tours in Patagonia?
Tours require above-average fitness as daily walks can last 5-10 hours and cover distances of 10-20 kilometers. The Base Torres trek is a good example requiring hikers to gain 2297 feet in elevation over 12.4 miles. TourRadar travelers note that "the trek is challenging but manageable with proper preparation and guides adjust the pace to accommodate the small group's abilities."
What kind of guide support can I expect on a small group Patagonia tour?
Each tour comes with professional guides who speak both English and Spanish and maintain small ratios of 1 guide per 4-6 travelers. In Torres del Paine guides like Francisco share detailed knowledge about local wildlife plants and geology. A TourRadar traveler noted "our guide was exceptional sharing knowledge about plants mountain names and spotting condors throughout the trek."
How do meal arrangements work on small group Patagonia tours?
The smaller group size allows for more personal dining experiences from local restaurants to special arrangements at places like Madero Tango in Buenos Aires. Remote locations such as Torres del Paine feature custom meals at refugios and camps. According to one TourRadar traveler "The small group size allowed us to have dinner together and share experiences while trying local Patagonian specialties."
How does transportation work on small group Patagonia tours?
Transportation combines private and public options with comfortable minivans designed for 4-8 people. Private vehicles handle transfers between major points like El Calafate and Torres del Paine offering more scheduling flexibility. A TourRadar traveler shared "all transfers were precise and comfortable with brand new vehicles rather than old buses making the experience more enjoyable."
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