Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
You'll arrive at Ushuaia airport and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to wander around this southernmost city in the world at your own pace. Take time to get oriented, grab some food, and soak in the local atmosphere.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia independently
Landmarks Ushuaia - Day 2
Ushuaia
Head into Tierra del Fuego National Park starting at the historic train station at the end of the world. You'll walk through sub-Antarctic forests and hit several viewpoints including Ensenada Bay, Lake Acigami, and Lapataia Bay. After that, you board a catamaran to sail the Beagle Channel, where you'll spot sea lions at Les Eclaireurs lighthouse and check out various seabirds at Bird Island before heading back to Ushuaia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Visit train station at the end of the world
- Walk along trails in the sub-Antarctic forest
- Stop at Ensenada Bay, Lake Acigami, Laguna Verde viewpoint, and Lapataia Bay
- Catamaran sailing on Beagle Channel
- Observe sea lions at Les Eclaireurs lighthouse
- Visit Bird Island to observe seabirds
Optional Activities
- Optional train ride at the end of the world station (bookable on site, subject to availability)
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Train Station at the End of the World Ensenada Bay Lake Acigami Laguna Verde Lapataia Bay Beagle Channel Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse Bird Island Le Martial Mountain - Day 3
Ushuaia to El Calafate
After breakfast, you're driven to Ushuaia airport for a domestic flight to El Calafate. Once there, transfer to your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring on your own. This is a good time to wander through local restaurants, cafés, chocolate shops, or visit the ice cream museum if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to El Calafate
Optional Activities
- Visit the ice cream and glacier museum
- Explore El Calafate city center
- Visit local restaurants, cafés, and chocolate stores
Landmarks El Calafate - Day 4
El Calafate
Today you'll take a full-day trip to Perito Moreno Glacier. Drive to Los Glaciares National Park and walk along wooden viewpoints to see this 30 km long glacier up close. Then board a boat for a one-hour cruise on Lake Argentino to view the glacier's ice walls and icebergs from the water, and if you're lucky, watch ice chunks calving into the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Perito Moreno Glacier
- Walk along wooden walkways and viewpoints at the glacier
- Boat cruise on Lake Argentino viewing Perito Moreno Glacier from water
- Observe icebergs in the glacier's channel
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park Perito Moreno Glacier Lake Argentino - Day 5
El Calafate
You have the day to yourself in El Calafate. Relax at your hotel or explore the city on your own schedule. If you're interested, there's an optional full-day boat trip to Upsala Glacier and a hike to Spegazzini available, which runs with an international group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional boat trip to Upsala Glacier followed by hike to Spegazzini (approximately 10 hours, with international group, must be booked in advance, English/Spanish-speaking tour guide, service code FTE33111)
Landmarks Upsala Glacier Bahía de Todos los Glaciares Spegazzini - Day 6
El Calafate
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your departure, wrapping up your Patagonia adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
