The End of the World + El Chalten w/Bus (10 Days)

Traveler Reviews

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  Dariusz

  March 15th, 2026
  A very well-planned trip for typical backpackers. It covered all the main sights. There were also plenty of...
  A very well-planned trip for typical backpackers. It covered all the main sights. There were also plenty of opportunities for individual adventures. The Hi Travel Argentina representatives were always available when needed. My only suggestion is to choose between different accommodation categories (hostel or hotel). Sometimes backpackers need more comfort (the Hotel Del Glaciar Libertador in El Calafate was great). Be prepared for sweet, non-European breakfasts.Show more
  Traveled in March 2026
  

  Reply from: HI Travel South America

  Hi Dariusz! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the quintessential Argentinian trekking experience. Of course, you can always count on us during your trip! Thanks for the recommendation regarding the hotels, of course we are able to accommodate different categories. And I hope that the sweets gave you the necessary calories for your activities!

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  Imogen

  September 13th, 2024
  We had a fantastic time on our trip to Patagonia thanks to HiTravel. Everything was organised for us including our...
  We had a fantastic time on our trip to Patagonia thanks to HiTravel. Everything was organised for us including our hotels, activities and transport. The team was available and responsive before and throughout our whole trip and we always felt supported throughout the process, any questions or concerns were quickly answered by our organiser. With us being from Australia and being unfamiliar with South America using HiTravel took away a lot of the stress that comes with planning such a big trip. We are so grateful to the team and would definitely use them again in the future. Thanks HiTravel!Show more
  Traveled in September 2024

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  Reply from: HI Travel South America

  Thank you so much for your wonderful message! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your trip to Patagonia was fantastic and that you felt supported and stress-free throughout the experience. It means a lot to know we could help make your adventure from Australia to South America smooth and memorable. We'd love to welcome you again on a future journey — thanks for trusting HiTravel!

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  Herbert

  December 24th, 2024
  The tour was great, good itinerary, bus tours in parks were excellent. We got a quick response when we had to contact...
  The tour was great, good itinerary, bus tours in parks were excellent. We got a quick response when we had to contact the Itravel. The accommodations were great in El Chalten and Ushuaia. The accommodation in El Calafate the Pioneros was crappy, we had a room in a building in the back of the hotel looking like a bunker, the room was basic, flacking paint on walls, the bathroom ceiling was a panel of plywood and many black spots around the bath. The sidewalk was broken. The breakfast was limited to toast and coffee. This place is to be avoid. In general the breakfast hours are not adapted to the early morning tour. We found this tour just amazing and we really enjoyed it. Thanks to all team.Show more
  Traveled in November 2024
  

  Reply from: HI Travel South America

  Thank you so much for your kind words and honest feedback Tille, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and found the itinerary and park experiences excellent! We’re very sorry to hear about your stay at Pioneros in El Calafate. Your description highlights several issues that fall short of the standard we aim to provide. We'll be sure to raise this issue with the local partner and explore alternative options for future travelers. We also take note of your comment about breakfast hours not aligning with early tours — this is something we’ll work to better coordinate. We truly appreciate your comments, and we’re so glad you had a memorable trip overall. Thanks again for traveling with us!

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  Russell

  December 14th, 2024
  Good itinerary, thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We saw a lot of patagonia. We booked the private room in a hostel...
  Good itinerary, thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We saw a lot of patagonia. We booked the private room in a hostel option, and all three were great. Hi travel argintina (tour operator) were always responsive, and helped us with questions I had. My only suggestion would be to spend an extra night in el chalten, as 2 days was quite rushed to do all the hikes. Would recommend this tour :)Show more
  Traveled in December 2024
  

  Reply from: HI Travel South America

  Thank you so much for your positive feedback Russel! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with the private rooms and our response time. Your suggestion to spend an extra night in El Chalten is a great one, as it would give more time to fully appreciate the hikes and explore the town better. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, and we’re glad to know you'd recommend the tour! We hope to help you plan another amazing trip in the future!

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  Padmini

  December 7th, 2024
  This was a great and well organised tour. Read the documentation clearly so you know what you need to manage...
  This was a great and well organised tour. Read the documentation clearly so you know what you need to manage yourself, versus what is organised for you. As long as you do that there will be no surprises. Communication from the agents before and during the trip was exceptional! The airport pick up and transfer to Chalten was efficient and the driver was really awesome, allowing us to stop for photos along the way! The hostel in Chalten (Rancho Grande) was simply superband although the agents didn't inform the place that breakfast was included, they were very accomodating when I showed them my booking voucher. It was great to have the free days there because all there is to do in Chalten is hiking and you can do whatever suits your fitness levels. The bus to Calafate was superb and they booked the best seat for me! The hostel in Calafate (Los Pioneros) was terrible, old and falling apart, especially the dorms. When I complained to the agent they immediately resolved it by moving me to a better room in a slightly newer wing of the hostel in a private room. It was stilll not great but was much better than the dorm and that was fine since I spent almost no time in the room with all the tours. But I do not recommend this place at all. The only good thing was that its walkable (20mins) to the bus station so I didn't have to take an overpriced taxi at 2am, but that's because its slightly outside the main town. Oh and the breakfast is a JOKE. Only supermarket bread and coffee. Not even cheese or ham or anything unless you pay extra for it. This should not even be considered as an included breakfast. The tour from Calafate to Torres del Paine was very long but very very enjoyable, with a lunch box included. Lots of time on the road but really great guide and bus that made it very interesting. The tour to Perito Moreno was pretty bad, the bus was old and rickety, it was raining outside and inside the bus too and we couldn't put our bags down on the floor! There was an unnecessary stop at a farm and there was not enough time at the glacier itself, especially if you did the boat ride. The guide was funny but did not add any value, did not tell us much other than what time to come back and where. Would be better off going there by yourself. The recommended tour on the free day which I booked myself was really incredible, great recommendation. The journey to Ushuaia was lonnng but the buses were very comfy and given the changeover and border crossing passport checks, you're not staying seated for very long periods of time. Hostel in Ushuaia (Yaghan) was nice, very centrally located and chilled. The boat tour to Beagle Channel was nice and worthwhile but the half day tour to the Tierra del Fuego national park was very average. It was so rushed with only 15-20min stops in the park. Again something which is better to do yourself rather than with a tour that spends ages picking up and dropping off people and waiting around.Show more
  Traveled in November 2024
  

  Reply from: HI Travel South America

  Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review Padmini, we’re very happy to hear you had a great overall experience and appreciated the organization, communication, and the stunning destinations! Your comments about accommodations, transfers, and specific tours are incredibly helpful, and we’re glad our team was able to quickly resolve the issue in Calafate. We'll be sure to follow up with local providers regarding the hostel quality, breakfast standards, and the guide performance during the Perito Moreno and Tierra del Fuego tours. Your feedback helps us pinpoint where improvements are needed and ensure a more consistent experience. Thank you again for traveling with us — we’re thrilled you made the most of your adventure, and we hope to see you on another journey soon!

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  Jean

  April 13th, 2023
  A good/ very good tour. Some spectacular scenery. Very weather dependent. We were lucky on the whole. Torres del...
  A good/ very good tour. Some spectacular scenery. Very weather dependent. We were lucky on the whole. Torres del Paine was the only bad day, when it rained and was really windy. Our contact with HiTravel whilst we were on tour was Stefania. She is terrific and couldn't do enough for us. I would recommend this tour. You need pesos whilst on tour . Paying by debit card for national parks is expensive. Spectacular scenery. Lucky enough to see dolphins and a whale in Ushuaia. Los pioneros in El Chalten was very good. Excellent breakfast. Our hotel in El Calafate was also good. Los Cormoranes in Ushuaia was not up to standard.Show more
  Traveled in March 2023
  

  Reply from: HI Travel South America

  Hi Phil, thank your for your comment! It's was our pleasure to help you during your trip. We'll work to improve the accommodation in Ushuaia. All the best! Hi Travel Team

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