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Heart of Patagonia (Small Groups)

12 days
From Santiago to Buenos Aires
4.5
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Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Santiago

    Santiago
    Meals
    Dinner (Relaxed dinner with Travel Director and fellow guests at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NOI Vitacura, Santiago)
    Landmarks
    Andes Mountains
    Pacific Coast
  2. Day 2

    Santiago

    Santiago
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NOI Vitacura, Santiago)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Santiago with Local Expert
    • Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Explore Central Market
    • Panoramic views from San Cristóbal Hill
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Pueblito Los Dominicos - meet artisans and try horsehair weaving
    Landmarks
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    Central Market
    San Cristóbal Hill
    Virgin Mary Statue
    Pueblito Los Dominicos
  3. Day 3

    Santiago to Puerto Natales

    Santiago to Puerto Natales
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Remota Patagonia Lodge, Puerto Natales)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Punta Arenas
    • Coach journey through Patagonian steppe to Puerto Natales
    Landmarks
    Punta Arenas
    Seno Última Esperanza
  4. Day 4

    Puerto Natales

    Puerto Natales
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Remota Patagonia Lodge, Puerto Natales)

    Included Activities

    • Boat cruise across Última Esperanza Fjord
    • Visit to Estancia La Península working ranch
    • Welcome with traditional sopaipillas and homemade jam
    • Horseback riding along gaucho trails (or guided hike through wetlands and forest as alternative)
    • Slow-roasted lamb barbecue
    • Sheepdog demonstration and shearing techniques
    Landmarks
    Última Esperanza Fjord
    Estancia La Península
  5. Day 5

    Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine

    Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Las Torres Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey through Patagonian steppe to Torres del Paine National Park
    • Optional: Meet Patagonian horsemen and learn horse-related skills (or explore organic gardens at Reserva Cerro Paine as alternative)
    Landmarks
    Torres del Paine National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Torres del Paine National Park

    Torres del Paine National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet al fresco lunch set against jagged peaks and open steppe), Dinner (Thoughtfully prepared dinner inspired by the rugged beauty of Torres del Paine, crafted with fresh regional ingredients offering a taste of Patagonian tradition)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Las Torres Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Torres del Paine National Park
    • Visit to Puente Negro panoramic lookout
    • Visit to Nordenskjöld panoramic lookout
    • Visit to Sarmiento panoramic lookout
    • Visit to Lake Pehoé
    • View Salto Grande waterfall
    • Gourmet al fresco lunch with mountain backdrop
    • Guided hike along Lago Grey's southern shore
    Landmarks
    Puente Negro
    Nordenskjöld
    Sarmiento
    Lake Pehoé
    Salto Grande Waterfall
    Lago Grey
  7. Day 7

    Torres del Paine to El Calafate

    Torres del Paine to El Calafate
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Posada Los Alamos, El Calafate)

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey through Patagonian steppe from Chile to Argentina
    • Scenic drive to El Calafate with photo opportunities
    Landmarks
    Los Glaciares National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    El Calafate

    El Calafate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic lunch aboard the boat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Posada Los Alamos, El Calafate)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day cruise across Argentino Lake
    • Cruise past massive icebergs
    • Visit to Upsala Glacier
    • Cruise through Spegazzini Channel
    • View Spegazzini Glacier
    • Guided nature walk through native lenga forest at Puesto de las Vacas
    • Scenic lunch aboard the boat
    • Approach Perito Moreno Glacier from the water
    Landmarks
    Argentino Lake
    Upsala Glacier
    Spegazzini Glacier
    Perito Moreno Glacier
    Puesto de las Vacas
  9. Day 9

    El Calafate

    El Calafate
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Posada Los Alamos, El Calafate)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic views of Perito Moreno Glacier from boardwalks
    • Observation of glacier and potential calving events
    • Visit to Glaciarium Patagonian Ice Museum
    • Interactive exhibits and audiovisual displays at Glaciarium
    • Talk with local glacier expert on glacier formation and climate change
    Landmarks
    Perito Moreno Glacier
    Lake Argentino
    Glaciarium
  10. Day 10

    El Calafate to Buenos Aires

    El Calafate to Buenos Aires
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MGallery Palladio, Buenos Aires)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Buenos Aires
  11. Day 11

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner with evocative tango performance at El Viejo Almacén, Buenos Aires' oldest and most revered tango venue in historic San Telmo)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MGallery Palladio, Buenos Aires)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Buenos Aires with Travel Director
    • Travel along Avenida 9 de Julio
    • View Teatro Colón
    • Visit Plaza de Mayo
    • Visit Casa Rosada
    • Tour of Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Explore colourful streets of La Boca
    • Visit Palermo neighbourhood
    • Visit Recoleta Cemetery
    • Farewell dinner with tango performance at El Viejo Almacén in San Telmo
    Landmarks
    Avenida 9 de Julio
    Teatro Colón
    Plaza de Mayo
    Casa Rosada
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    La Boca
    Palermo
    Recoleta Cemetery
    El Viejo Almacén
    San Telmo
  12. Day 12

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

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