Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago and get picked up at the airport for transfer to your hotel. There's time to explore the city on your own if you land early. At 6 pm, meet your group and tour leader at the welcome meeting. Afterward, head out for dinner at a local wine bar where the meal comes with wine pairings.
- Meals
- Dinner (Multi-course meal at local wine bar with wine pairings)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with group and local leader
- Multi-course dinner at local wine bar with wine pairings
Optional Activities
- Self-paced walking tour of Santiago
- Day 2
Santiago to Puerto Natales
Start early with a flight from Santiago to Puerto Natales, then drive through Patagonian scenery where you might spot guanacos and other wildlife. After checking into your Feature Stay hotel, do an orientation walk around town with your leader. An optional group dinner at a local restaurant is available in the evening if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Flight from Santiago to Puerto Natales
- Drive to accommodation through Patagonian landscape
- Orientation walk around Puerto Natales with leader
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Day 3
Puerto Natales
Spend the full day in Torres del Paine National Park with activities tailored to weather, fitness, and group preferences. You could visit Grey Glacier and see icebergs, check out Salto Grande waterfall, take short hikes, or view the Paine Massif. The park offers multiple viewpoints to experience its natural features.
Included Activities
- Full day Torres del Paine National Park tour
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Grey Glacier Salto Grande Paine Massif - Day 4
Puerto Natales
Take a boat through Ultima Esperanza fjord to explore Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. You'll pass waterfalls, glaciers, and estancias before reaching Balmaceda Glacier for a short walk to a viewpoint. On the return cruise, watch for imperial cormorants and sea lions. Lunch happens at Estancia Perales with views included, and there's an optional group dinner back in Puerto Natales to share the day's stories.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Estancia Perales with amazing views)
Included Activities
- Full day Bernardo O'Higgins National Park tour with Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers
- Fjord cruise through Ultima Esperanza
- Short walk to glacier viewpoint
- Lunch at Estancia Perales with views
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group in Puerto Natales
Landmarks Bernardo O'Higgins National Park Balmaceda Glacier Serrano Glacier Ultima Esperanza Fjord - Day 5
Puerto Natales to El Calafate
After breakfast, cross the border from Chile into Argentina, heading to El Calafate on the shore of Lago Argentino. The drive takes you through Andean scenery to this gateway town for glacier adventures. After a long travel day, relax at your hotel and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
Included Activities
- Border crossing Chile to Argentina
Landmarks Glaciers National Park - Day 6
El Calafate
Drive out to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's few balanced glaciers measuring 3 km wide and 30 km long. View it from multiple platforms overlooking Lake Argentino and watch ice calve into the water. Board a boat with an English-speaking guide for a closer look at the glacier. If you've pre-booked, take a mini trek to walk on top of the ice. Back at your hotel, you'll have a relaxing evening.
Included Activities
- Perito Moreno Glacier tour with viewing platforms
- Glacier cruise with English-speaking guide
Optional Activities
- Pre-booked mini trek on glacier
Landmarks Perito Moreno Glacier Lake Argentino - Day 7
El Calafate to Ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia this morning and check into your hotel, which has a great location for exploring the city. Take a walk around town with your leader to get oriented. The rest of your day is open for you to visit the Museo del Fin del Mundo, stroll the waterfront, grab drinks or dinner with the group, or have a quiet evening on your own.
Included Activities
- Flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia
- Orientation walk around town with leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo del Fin del Mundo (End of the World Museum)
- Stroll along waterfront
- Drinks or casual dinner with group
Landmarks Museo del Fin del Mundo - Day 8
Ushuaia
Your morning is free to do as you like. Regroup in the afternoon for a trip to Martillo Island where hundreds of penguins live. The scenic drive offers Beagle Channel views before you boat to the island to walk among penguins and spot cormorants, petrels, and Nordic skuas. Stop at Acatushun Museum on the way back to learn about local wildlife. Celebrate your final Patagonian night with your group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Evening BBQ at a local Estancia)
Included Activities
- Martillo Island Penguin Walk tour
- Scenic drive with Beagle Channel views
- Boat to Martillo Island
- Acatushun Museum entrance and visit
Optional Activities
- Celebration dinner with group
Landmarks Martillo Island Beagle Channel Acatushun Museum - Day 9
Ushuaia
No scheduled activities today. You're free to leave whenever you'd like after checkout. If you want to stay longer, contact your booking agent beforehand to arrange extra nights. Ushuaia also serves as the departure point for Antarctica sailing trips if you're interested in extending your adventure further.
Optional Activities
- Additional accommodation extension in Ushuaia
- Antarctica sailing trips
