can you recommend any day trips to take when we have free time at each location?

El Chalten is a beautiful destination to take some self guided hikes. And for El Calafate you can always walk around the city or maybe take an optional tour.

What are the multiple options to upgrade the accommodations to private rooms and the how much are the additional costs?

We have hostel shared or double and budget hotel double. Once you choose the departure date, you can check those options and the prices.

I would like to join your Patagonia Highlights tour in February, could you please give me more details?

Are looking for a group tour? Because this is an independent tour.

So the transportation to and from city to city will be public buses? Will there be a guide or someone to make sure I get on the right bus?

I have a question about El Chalten glacier, does the full day tour include the boat ride also to get up close to it?

For this Patagonia hightlight tour, you do not have date for 2024, only 2023 are available?

We'll be adding new departures in August. There is a blockout from 1st April to 1st September due to winter season.

I'm interested in the tour but I hold a Vietnamese passport and visa is required to go to Argentina. Do you guys help with getting visa

No, the visa is a personal procedure and the passenger is in charge of.

is transfer from airport to el chalten accommodation included?

Yes, it's included but if the arrival is later than 15hs the transfer is to the bus terminal and there you'll have a regular bus to the chalten bus terminal.

Can you give me a quote from buenos aires to/from El calafate

I have question about the to Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day tour on Day 4, is the boat ride included?

Would it be safe to book a flight out of Punta Arenas at 4pm?

These are the departure times 07:00/ 10:00/ 12:30/ 15:00/ 17:15/ 19:00/ 21:00. Please have in mind that it takes 3hs for the bus to get to the airport

Would like to know if there is an additional cost for solo travelers? How much do I need to pay for single accommodation?

You can choose between hostel single(1153 USD) or budget hotel single(1500 USD).

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
El Calafate to El Chaltén
El Calafate to El Chaltén
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional de El Calafate - Comandante Armando Tola (FTE), Ruta Provincial 11 s/n, Lago Argentino, Santa Cruz, Argentina (Arrivals)
Day 2
El Chaltén
El Chaltén
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided trekking in Glaciers National Park - north section
Landmarks
Laguna de los Tres
Mount Fitz Roy
Cerro Torre
Day 3
El Chaltén
El Chaltén
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided hikes
Day 4
El Chaltén to El Calafate
El Chaltén to El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration
Day 5
El Calafate
El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with viewpoints from different altitudes
Landmarks
Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 6
El Calafate
El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional tour in the area
Day 7
El Calafate to Puerto Natales
El Calafate to Puerto Natales
Meals
Breakfast
Day 8
Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Torres del Paine Full Day Excursion
- Hostel pick-up
- Shared transportation with bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- Visit to Cerro Castillo, Laguna Figueroa, Mountains
- Milodon Cave Natural Monument visit
- National Park Torres del Paine, Serrano River, Lake and Glacier Grey views
- Flora and fauna viewing
Optional Activities
- Lunch box (not included)
Landmarks
Cerro Castillo
Laguna Figueroa
Milodon Cave Natural Monument
Torres del Paine National Park
Serrano River
Glacier Grey
Cordillera Paine
Laguna Amarga
Day 9
Puerto Natales Departure
Puerto Natales Departure
End point
Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo International Airport, Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena 6200000, Chile (Departure)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Laguna de los Tres
Mount Fitz Roy
Cerro Torre

Landmarks
Perito Moreno Glacier

Landmarks
Cerro Castillo
Laguna Figueroa
Milodon Cave Natural Monument
Torres del Paine National Park
Serrano River
Glacier Grey
Cordillera Paine
Laguna Amarga

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2.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

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Accommodation
2.5
Food
1.0
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4.4

Kathryn4.0•September 2025
Great, self directed trip.
Traveled in September 2025
Reply from: HI Travel South America
Thanks for the review Kathryn! We are happy to hear that the trip lived up to your expectations, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
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Anastasia1.0•March 2023
Horrible accommodation! The company found the cheapest hostels, especially in the city of Ushuaia: Hostel Los...
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Traveled in March 2023
Reply from: HI Travel South America
We’re very sorry to hear that your accommodation in Ushuaia did not meet your expectations Anastasia. Your comfort is important to us, and we regret that the lodging provided fell short. We always aim to balance quality with availability, but we understand that this experience was disappointing. We have since stopped working with Los Cormoranes, as that is not the level of accommodations we seek to provide. Thank you for your feedback — we would like you to know your review is appreciated, and was taken into account as we reviewed our partners and improved our services.
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M
Margaret
Asked on October 7th, 2025
can you recommend any day trips to take when we have free time at each location?
Tour Details
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written October 2025
  El Chalten is a beautiful destination to take some self guided hikes. And for El Calafate you can always walk around the city or maybe take an optional tour.
C
Cheryl
Asked on December 30th, 2024
What are the multiple options to upgrade the accommodations to private rooms and the how much are the additional costs?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2024
  We have hostel shared or double and budget hotel double. Once you choose the departure date, you can check those options and the prices.
- C
  Cheryl
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  If we like to arrange a camping night at Poincenot Camp on Day 3 instead of staying in El Chaten, can it be arranged?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written January 2025
  We can reduce the night on day 3 and you will have to book Poincenot camp on your own.
- C
  Cheryl
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Can you customize the order of the itinerary to arrive in el Calafate & transfer to Puerto Natales(2 nights) and complete the Tores Del Paine excursion first and then travel to El Chaten (for 3 nights) and finally El Calafate (3 nights)?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written January 2025
  We can customize. Are you traveling in argentina after and before this tour? Because maybe we can add a torres del paine day tour from Calafate instead of travelling to Puerto Natales. On the same of arrival, it's not possible to cross border to chile as the bus departs 8 am. You will have to spend one night in Calafate and then travel to Puerto Natales.
J
Josephine
Asked on December 5th, 2024
I would like to join your Patagonia Highlights tour in February, could you please give me more details?
Tour Details
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2024
  Are looking for a group tour? Because this is an independent tour.
- J
  Josephine
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  Can only groups book this tour?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2024
  No, you can take this tour. Let me know your doubts and I'll send your the information.
J
Jenna
Asked on June 18th, 2024
So the transportation to and from city to city will be public buses? Will there be a guide or someone to make sure I get on the right bus?
Transport
- J
  Jenna
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  I have a question about El Chalten glacier, does the full day tour include the boat ride also to get up close to it?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written June 2024
  Transportation will be public buses. Bus stations in these cities are small and there are a few bus companies. It's normally very easy to find the bus.
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written June 2024
  The full day tour does not include the boat ride. You can add it for an extra cost of 76 USD for the boat trip.
- J
  Jenna
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  I've been reading that both El Chalten and Torres de Paine are part of the same park, is there any difference in the views, what to see, or hikes?
- J
  Jenna
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  Is there a possibility of staying inside Torres de Paine park a day to spend an extra day there?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written July 2024
  El Chalten is located in Argentina and Torres del Paine in Chile. It's a different view and landscape.
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written July 2024
  Yes, there are hotels, refugios or campings in Torres del Paine. Our included nights are in Puerto Natales, not in the national park.
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William
Asked on July 28th, 2023
For this Patagonia hightlight tour, you do not have date for 2024, only 2023 are available?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written July 2023
  We'll be adding new departures in August. There is a blockout from 1st April to 1st September due to winter season.
J
Janet
Asked on January 29th, 2023
I'm interested in the tour but I hold a Vietnamese passport and visa is required to go to Argentina. Do you guys help with getting visa
Visa
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written January 2023
  No, the visa is a personal procedure and the passenger is in charge of.
G
Graham
Asked on December 15th, 2022
is transfer from airport to el chalten accommodation included?
Flights / Transfers
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2022
  Yes, it's included but if the arrival is later than 15hs the transfer is to the bus terminal and there you'll have a regular bus to the chalten bus terminal.
- G
  Graham
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  What time is the transfer from Puerto Natales to PUQ airport? Is it flexible? I am looking at a 9am flight.
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2022
  it's a 3 hous ride and the first departure is 7am, with that flight you'll not be able to make it on time
R
Rachael
Asked on December 12th, 2022
Can you give me a quote from buenos aires to/from El calafate
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
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  Rachael
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  I have question about the to Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day tour on Day 4, is the boat ride included?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2022
  Ok, great! The boat ride is not included. You can book it in advance or directly during the tour
- R
  Rachael
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  can we do mini trekking/ice hiking while in Perito Moreno Glacier Full day tour on Day 4? Are we going to have enough time to do the boat ride also?
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2022
  Hi, the minitrekking is a full day tour, you'll need to have an extra day at the park to be able to make it.
J
Jean
Asked on November 29th, 2022
Would it be safe to book a flight out of Punta Arenas at 4pm?
Flights / Transfers
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written November 2022
  These are the departure times 07:00/ 10:00/ 12:30/ 15:00/ 17:15/ 19:00/ 21:00. Please have in mind that it takes 3hs for the bus to get to the airport
A
Amy
Asked on November 22nd, 2022
Would like to know if there is an additional cost for solo travelers? How much do I need to pay for single accommodation?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written November 2022
  You can choose between hostel single(1153 USD) or budget hotel single(1500 USD).

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