Does it mean I would explore and hike Patagonia alone? Or would I join groups?

We work with independent tours. This means that you will be following your own itinerary, different from the others. There won´t be a travel guide as well. However, we do include shared tours on our itinerary, such as Circruito Chico, Bosque de Arrayanes and Isla Victoria, Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno and so on. This means that you will share these tours with strangers and when they are done, everyone continues their own path.

I have a question about the itineray of the Excursions and the Full Day Tours of this tour. It says, that there is no guide included. Does that also mean, that the excursions are without a guide and travellers have to take care themselves or will someone be there at these excursions as well?

Our tours are not group tours, meant for independent travelers. That means you take the buses and do the trip without a group and or tour conductor. But all the day trips that are included in the tour, like the Torres del Paine day trip of the Perito Moreno glacier day tour, indeed include a bilingual guide. You are picked up at your accomodation with the bus or minibus and a guide, he/she tells you about the activity and the atraction and you are brought back to your accommodation at the end of the day tour.

Is there a specific group size for the tours?

Yes, each tour has a maximum group size to ensure a personalized and comfortable experience. Please check the specific tour details for this information.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions such as a vegan diet during the tour?

We strive to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please inform us beforehand, and we will coordinate with accommodations to meet your dietary needs as closely as possible.

What are the visa requirements for entering the tour's destinations?

Visa requirements vary by country and nationality. It is recommended that you contact the appropriate consulate or embassy for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Are the bus tickets included in the package covered or do I need to pay extra?

The bus fares are fully covered and you will not need to pay anything additional.

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Once you have planned your next destination, please provide the departure information so that we can assist with your travel arrangements.

What should I do upon arrival at the airport for my tour?

You will be greeted by our representative holding a sign with your name. The company awaiting you will be clearly indicated.

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If the desired tour is not available, we can reschedule your trip to the next available dates or suggest alternative tours.

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Andean Patagonian Adventure (13 Days)

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bariloche
Bariloche
Start point
San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina (Airport or bus station)
Accommodation
Hostel (Periko´s Youth Hostel | San Carlos de Bariloche)
Day 2
Bariloche
Bariloche
Accommodation
Hostel (Periko´s Youth Hostel | San Carlos de Bariloche)
Included Activities
- Circuito Chico half-day excursion (65 km journey along Lake Nahuel Huapi shore)
- Visit to Laguna El Trebol
- Visit to Moreno Lake
- Visit to Llao Llao city park
- Visit to Cerro Campanario
- Viewpoints at Bahia Lopez and Punto Panoramico
- Visit to Llao Llao Hotel and San Eduardo Chapel
Optional Activities
- Cerro Campanario chairlift to the top (not included in base price)
- Hike up Cerro Campanario hill
Landmarks
Laguna El Trebol
Moreno Lake
Llao Llao Hotel
San Eduardo Chapel
Cerro Campanario
Bahia Lopez
Punto Panoramico
Lake Nahuel Huapi
Puerto Pañuelo
Day 3
Bariloche
Bariloche
Accommodation
Hostel (Periko´s Youth Hostel | San Carlos de Bariloche)
Included Activities
- Boat tour across Lake Nahuel Huapi
- Visit to Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes (Myrtle Forest)
- Walking trails through Arrayanes Forest
- Visit to Puerto Quetrihue
- Visit to Puerto Anchorena on Victoria Island
- Exploration of Nahuel Huapi National Park trails
Landmarks
Lake Nahuel Huapi
Isla Victoria
Bosque de Arrayanes
Quetrihue Peninsula
Puerto Pañuelo
Port Quetrihue
Puerto Anchorena
Nahuel Huapi National Park
Day 4
Bariloche to El Chaltén
Bariloche to El Chaltén
Accommodation
Hostel (Rancho Grande Hostel | El Chalten)
Day 5
El Chaltén
El Chaltén
Accommodation
Hostel (Rancho Grande Hostel | El Chalten)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided warm-up hikes
- Laguna Torre trek
Landmarks
Laguna Torre
Los Glaciares National Park
Day 6
El Chaltén
El Chaltén
Accommodation
Hostel (Rancho Grande Hostel | El Chalten)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trek to Laguna de los Tres (approximately 8-9 hours)
- Hike to Mount Fitz Roy viewpoint
- Trek to Cerro Torre
- Various hiking trails in Los Glaciares National Park
Landmarks
Mount Fitz Roy
Cerro Torre
Laguna de los Tres
Los Glaciares National Park
Day 7
El Chaltén to El Calafate
El Chaltén to El Calafate
Accommodation
Hostel (Calafate Hostel | El Calafate)
Optional Activities
- Walk around Laguna de Nimez
Landmarks
Laguna de Nimez
Day 8
El Calafate to Torres del Paine
El Calafate to Torres del Paine
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hostel (Calafate Hostel | El Calafate)
Included Activities
- Torres del Paine National Park full-day tour
- Border crossing Argentina-Chile
- Stop at Cerro Castillo town
- Visit to Lago Sarmiento
- Visit to Laguna Amarga
- Visit to Nordenskjöl Lake viewpoint
- Viewing of Cuernos del Paine peaks
- Trek around Salto Grande waterfall at Pudeto
- Multiple viewpoints of Paine Range
- Lunch (included with tour)
Landmarks
Torres del Paine National Park
Cerro Castillo
Lago Sarmiento
Laguna Amarga
Nordenskjöl Lake
Cuernos del Paine
Pudeto
Salto Grande
Paine Range
Day 9
El Calafate
El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Calafate Hostel | El Calafate)
Included Activities
- Perito Moreno Glacier full-day tour
- Viewing of north face of Perito Moreno Glacier
- Multiple viewpoints at different altitudes
Landmarks
Perito Moreno Glacier
Glaciers National Park
Day 10
El Calafate to Río Gallegos to Ushuaia
El Calafate to Río Gallegos to Ushuaia
Accommodation
Hostel (Yaghan Hostel | Ushuaia)
Optional Activities
- Optional upgrade from bus to flight (El Calafate to Ushuaia)
Day 11
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Yaghan Hostel | Ushuaia)
Included Activities
- Half-day tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Walking trails in the National Park
- Visit to pebble beaches
- Observation of local flora and fauna
Landmarks
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Beagle Channel
Day 12
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Yaghan Hostel | Ushuaia)
Included Activities
- Sea Lion Colony half-day boat trip
- Visit to Alice Island
- Visit to Birds Island (king and imperial cormorants)
- Viewing of rock cormorants on cliffs
- Visit to Sea Lions Island
- Visit to Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse
Landmarks
Alice Island
Birds Island
Sea Lions Island
Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse
Beagle Channel
Day 13
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
End point
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (Airport or bus station)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Laguna El Trebol
Moreno Lake
Llao Llao Hotel
San Eduardo Chapel
Cerro Campanario
Bahia Lopez
Punto Panoramico
Lake Nahuel Huapi
Puerto Pañuelo

Landmarks
Lake Nahuel Huapi
Isla Victoria
Bosque de Arrayanes
Quetrihue Peninsula
Puerto Pañuelo
Port Quetrihue
Puerto Anchorena
Nahuel Huapi National Park

Landmarks
Laguna Torre
Los Glaciares National Park

Landmarks
Mount Fitz Roy
Cerro Torre
Laguna de los Tres
Los Glaciares National Park

Landmarks
Laguna de Nimez

Landmarks
Torres del Paine National Park
Cerro Castillo
Lago Sarmiento
Laguna Amarga
Nordenskjöl Lake
Cuernos del Paine
Pudeto
Salto Grande
Paine Range

Landmarks
Perito Moreno Glacier
Glaciers National Park

Landmarks
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Beagle Channel

Landmarks
Alice Island
Birds Island
Sea Lions Island
Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse
Beagle Channel

Accommodation
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Guide
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Periko´s Youth Hostel | San Carlos de Bariloche
Hostel
Days 1, 2, 3
Rancho Grande Hostel | El Chalten
Hostel
Days 4, 5, 6
Calafate Hostel | El Calafate
Hostel
Days 7, 8, 9
Yaghan Hostel | Ushuaia
Hostel
Days 10, 11, 12

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5.0

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.3
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.7
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.4

Dariusz5.0•April 2026
Everything was great organized. On time and good communication
Traveled in March 2026
Reply from: HI Travel South America
Hi Dariusz! I'm happy that you enjoyed it, and that we were able to communicate throughout the duration of your trip!
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Kristi5.0•March 2023
A great tour of the key points in Patagonia.
Traveled in January 2023
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Thank you for your review Kristi!
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Josh5.0•November 2022
Overall a pretty great experience. There are some long excursions (Torres del Paine) and the weather can be,...
Overall a pretty great experience. There are some long excursions (Torres del Paine) and the weather can be, obviously, unpredictable. But the agency is responsive and friendly. I would recommend taking flights when possible instead of the long bus rides; and I wish we had gotten to spend more time in El Chaltan. But again, overall a great experience!Show more
Traveled in September 2022
Reply from: HI Travel South America
Hi Josh, thank you for your review! It was our pleasure to help you with your tour. All the best! Hi Travel Team
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Tiago5.0•December 2021
It was perfect! All worked out just as planned. The agency gave us all the details we needed to get to know exactly...
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Traveled in December 2021
Reply from: HI Travel South America
Dear Tiago, thank you so much for trusting us. Helping you was a pleasure :) We hope to see you again in another route! All the best, Hi Travel Team
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Amanda
Asked on December 4th, 2025
Does it mean I would explore and hike Patagonia alone? Or would I join groups?
Tour Details
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2025
  We work with independent tours. This means that you will be following your own itinerary, different from the others. There won´t be a travel guide as well. However, we do include shared tours on our itinerary, such as Circruito Chico, Bosque de Arrayanes and Isla Victoria, Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno and so on. This means that you will share these tours with strangers and when they are done, everyone continues their own path.
K
Katherine
Asked on August 3rd, 2025
I have a question about the itineray of the Excursions and the Full Day Tours of this tour. It says, that there is no guide included. Does that also mean, that the excursions are without a guide and travellers have to take care themselves or will someone be there at these excursions as well?
Tour Details
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written August 2025
  Our tours are not group tours, meant for independent travelers. That means you take the buses and do the trip without a group and or tour conductor. But all the day trips that are included in the tour, like the Torres del Paine day trip of the Perito Moreno glacier day tour, indeed include a bilingual guide. You are picked up at your accomodation with the bus or minibus and a guide, he/she tells you about the activity and the atraction and you are brought back to your accommodation at the end of the day tour.
- K
  Katherine
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  Is the overall tour suitable for solo travelers? Is it possible to organise yourself with other people, that might be doing the same tour but e.g. maybe stay at another hotel or are you mostly on your own?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written August 2025
  If you stay at a hostel, there is more "sharing experiencies vibe" than in a hotel. Hostels have large common rooms where you meet fellow travelers. For example when you stay in El Chalten and do the self guided treks, it is best to try to coordinate with other trekkers. When you stay at a hotel, it is more difficult. Our travelers tend to be social and get easily involved with others, but there is no guarantee they will do the same tour as you do or go to the exact same destinations.
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Shane
Asked on March 9th, 2025
Is there a specific group size for the tours?
Group size
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written March 2025
  Yes, each tour has a maximum group size to ensure a personalized and comfortable experience. Please check the specific tour details for this information.
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Alexander
Asked on March 2nd, 2025
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions such as a vegan diet during the tour?
Meals
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written March 2025
  We strive to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please inform us beforehand, and we will coordinate with accommodations to meet your dietary needs as closely as possible.
M
Martinus
Asked on March 1st, 2025
What are the visa requirements for entering the tour's destinations?
Visa
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written March 2025
  Visa requirements vary by country and nationality. It is recommended that you contact the appropriate consulate or embassy for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
M
Maurício
Asked on February 21st, 2025
Are the bus tickets included in the package covered or do I need to pay extra?
Transport
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written February 2025
  The bus fares are fully covered and you will not need to pay anything additional.
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Pierre
Asked on February 13th, 2025
What should I do if I have no return flight booked yet?
Flights / Transfers
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written February 2025
  Once you have planned your next destination, please provide the departure information so that we can assist with your travel arrangements.
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Elias
Asked on February 8th, 2025
What should I do upon arrival at the airport for my tour?
Flights / Transfers
Travel Support
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written February 2025
  You will be greeted by our representative holding a sign with your name. The company awaiting you will be clearly indicated.
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Virginia
Asked on December 24th, 2024
What does "self guided" mean? Would I be in a group? I am 74 years old and don't want to travel alone.
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  Virginia
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  If I chose to avoid the 20 hr bus ride from Bariloche to Chaltan, what are my options?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2024
  This is an indepent tour, not a group tour. If you want to avoid the bus from Chalten to Calafate, you can take a flight from Calafate to Bariloche. We can arrange airport transfer from Chalten.
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Roos
Asked on November 23rd, 2024
What happens if there is no availability for a tour at the time I want?
Price / Availability
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written November 2024
  If the desired tour is not available, we can reschedule your trip to the next available dates or suggest alternative tours.

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