I wanted to go on this trip but instead of going to Ushuaia from El Calafate, I want to come back to BA and leave for home the next day. I went to Ushuaia last year. If possible how much will it cost me, please?

We cannot customise our trips, so if you wish to make changes this is something you would need to organise yourself and would be at an extra cost. There would be no reduction in the trip cost for any unused services.

Can you give me a quote if I want to do an optional tour to Iguazu Falls? If you don't have this optional tour, can you recommend a tour company I can look into? Also, is it possible to pair with a female cousin so we can share the room?

National Geographic Journeys does not run a tour to the Iguazu Falls, but here are other companies which might have tours.

Can I book inter-country air travel through the tour provider?

Booking of inter-country air travel as part of the tour can sometimes be facilitated by the tour provider. Confirm specifics from them directly.

How are passengers currently handled in terms of Covid vaccination status on trips?

Covid vaccination status is generally not mandatory for entry but check the specific entry requirements of the destination country.

Is travel support available in terms of insurance guidance for tours?

Travelers are recommended to visit a travel clinic for vaccinations based on their health history and to possess travel insurance that covers medical expenses, evacuation, and repatriation.

How do I ensure I have all necessary documents for my trip?

Ensure you have completed all required documents for entry/exit by using verification tools provided by the tour operator or visiting the official websites of the countries involved.

What kind of visa is required for travel to Argentina and Chile?

Travel to Argentina and Chile might not require visas for short stays, but a tourist card is provided upon arrival in Chile. Check with the nearest embassy to confirm the specific requirements based on nationality.

Are there any lifetime deposits for tours?

Yes, a lifetime deposit may be required to confirm your space on a tour, the amount of which can vary.

Who is the tour operator? How many travelers in the group? What is the age group? What is the activity level? Is there strenuous hiking? Is there a single supplement? How is it payable?

The operator is National Geographic Journey's with G Adventures. This is open to all ages but usually attracts travellers aged 40+. Physical Rating is a 3 which is Average: Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. A single supplement can be added for 2359 USD.

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Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Buenos Aires
Accommodation
Hotel (Kenton Palace)
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2
Buenos Aires to San Carlos de Bariloche
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Villa Huinid Bustillos)
Included Activities
- Circuito Chico Tour
Optional Activities
- La Boca and Isla Maciel: One History, Two Shores
Landmarks
Nahuel Huapi Lake
Bahía López
Cerro Campanario
Day 3
San Carlos de Bariloche
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Villa Huinid Bustillos)
Optional Activities
- Hiking in forests and around glacial lakes
- Nahuel Huapi Lake and Cantaros Waterfall all-day adventure
- Explore Bariloche and sample local chocolate
- Day hike around Cerro Cathedral
- Shopping
- La Boca and Isla Maciel: One History, Two Shores
Landmarks
Nahuel Huapi Lake
Cantaros Waterfall
Cerro Cathedral
Day 4
San Carlos de Bariloche to Puerto Varas
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Cabana del Lago)
Included Activities
- Cruce de los Lagos Cruise
- Border Crossing (Argentina to Chile)
Optional Activities
- La Boca and Isla Maciel: One History, Two Shores
Landmarks
Nahuel Huapi Lake
Lake Frías
Todos los Santos Lake
Day 5
Puerto Varas
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Cabana del Lago)
Optional Activities
- Ferry to Chiloé Island with handcraft market and penguin colony visit
- Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park Desolation Pass trail hike
- Osorno Volcano exploration
Landmarks
Chiloé Island
Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
Osorno Volcano
Day 6
Puerto Varas to Torres del Paine National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hosteria Lago Grey)
Included Activities
- Excursion into Torres del Paine National Park
Landmarks
Torres del Paine National Park
Torre Sur
Torre Central
Torre Norte
Cuernos del Paine
Lago Grey
Day 7
Torres del Paine National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hosteria Lago Grey)
Included Activities
- Torres del Paine National Park Excursion
Landmarks
Grey Lake
Grey Glacier
Lake Sarmiento
Azul Lagoon
Day 8
Torres del Paine National Park to El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Mirador del Lago)
Landmarks
Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 9
El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Mirador del Lago)
Included Activities
- Glacier Talk
- Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
Optional Activities
- Boat ride along the Perito Moreno Glacier front wall
Landmarks
Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier
Lake Argentino
Day 10
El Calafate to Ushuaia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cilene del Faro), Hotel (Cilene del Fuego Hotel)
Included Activities
- Indigenous History Lecture
Landmarks
Austral Center for Scientific Research
Beagle Channel
Day 11
Ushuaia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cilene del Faro), Hotel (Cilene del Fuego Hotel)
Included Activities
- Penguin Rookery Excursion
Landmarks
Martillo Island
Day 12
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Kenton Palace)
Included Activities
- Local Tango Lesson
Optional Activities
- Explore Buenos Aires galleries, museums, and cafés
- Attend a milonga social dancing event
Day 13
Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kenton Palace)
Included Activities
- Buenos Aires Guided City Tour
Optional Activities
- Tango show at a tanguería
- Watch street dancing in pedestrian areas
- Teatro Colón Tour (25 USD per person)
- La Boca and Isla Maciel: One History, Two Shores
- Local Tango Lesson
Landmarks
Plaza de Mayo
Recoleta Cemetery
La Boca
San Telmo
Day 14
Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Nahuel Huapi Lake
Bahía López
Cerro Campanario

Landmarks
Nahuel Huapi Lake
Cantaros Waterfall
Cerro Cathedral

Landmarks
Nahuel Huapi Lake
Lake Frías
Todos los Santos Lake

Landmarks
Chiloé Island
Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
Osorno Volcano

Landmarks
Torres del Paine National Park
Torre Sur
Torre Central
Torre Norte
Cuernos del Paine
Lago Grey

Landmarks
Grey Lake
Grey Glacier
Lake Sarmiento
Azul Lagoon

Landmarks
Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier

Landmarks
Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier
Lake Argentino

Landmarks
Austral Center for Scientific Research
Beagle Channel

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Martillo Island

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Plaza de Mayo
Recoleta Cemetery
La Boca
San Telmo

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Kenton Palace
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Days 1, 12, 13
Hotel Villa Huinid Bustillos
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hotel Cabana del Lago
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Hosteria Lago Grey
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Days 6, 7
Hotel Mirador del Lago
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Days 8, 9
Cilene del Faro
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Days 10, 11
Cilene del Fuego Hotel
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12 to 99 years old

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4.5

Overall rating based on 8 Reviews

Itinerary
4.2
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4.4
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.9
Food
4.1
Tour Operator
4.5

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Jeffrey
March 5th, 2025
5
Me and old friend joined the 16-member group. It's the best tour I have checked off from my bucket list. The itinery...
Me and old friend joined the 16-member group. It's the best tour I have checked off from my bucket list. The itinery is excellent. We travelled from metropolitan Buenos Aires. Along the way, we have seen magnificent mountains, volcano, glaciers, lakes, rivers, ocean, local animals and birds. We have taken ferry boats and caramans. We even had a tango night on the last day in BA. We have tried different local delicacies with lamb, stakes, fishes and fresh vegetables. We have strolled small towns at beautiful nights. I would choose Torres Del Paines tour as my best memory if I can only chose one. My friend and I took a private tour to El Boca and visited the Museum of Fine Art pre- and Tigr Delta post-tour. These are worthwhile extras. The tour would not be so unforgettable without CEO Naty. She is so funny yet organized. She is young and full of energy and passion, a typical Latin woman. She tends to details and individual needs. It's because of her our trip runs smoothly without a hitch. We are SO lucky to have her as our tour CEO. Also, the teammates are all pleasant, friendly and helpful, especially the two couples from Canada whose great sense of humor brought laughters to everyone. The only minor complaint is the hotel we stayed in Barilochi. It is built on the hill. The roads are steep and unpaved. The rooms are small and cramped. It is far away from the town center. We have to call taxi for transportation. The other thing is the lunch prepared by hotel to eat on the road contains salads and fresh fruit. The former gets messy after hours on the road, and the latter are not allowed crossing Chilean boarder. Despite the minor inconveniences,Show more
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Melinda
January 30th, 2025
4
The original itinerary was good. However upon our arrival at Iguazu Falls the hotel was changed (called and upgrade)...
The original itinerary was good. However upon our arrival at Iguazu Falls the hotel was changed (called and upgrade) and the cultural Dinner Experience date was changed from 1/26 to 1/25. On 1/25 we toured the Brazil side of the Iguazu Falls in the afternoon. The time to complete the Brazil side tour was quite close to the time for the dinner. At the Brazil to Argentina border crossing there was a 2 hour delay that can often happen when crossing the border. Due to the change in the dinner date we were unable to make the pickup time of 7pm. We did not arrive back to our hotel until 8pm. The change in the hotel the last minute was to The Iguazu Jungle Hotel. Although the accommodations were very nice, we had to walk up and down a cobblestone hill to the building where our room was located to the Lobby and Restaurant facilities. This hill was very steep and we even had to use our iPhone flashlight to negotiate the path to the restaurant and back to our room. We would have liked to have less of a hilly trek to get around the hotel grounds, which was difficult to negotiate even though we are physically fit athletes.Show more
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Wendy
February 3rd, 2020
5
Very good tour. Covers a lot of territory with little down time makes it somewhat exhausting at times. We had a...
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Deborah
November 18th, 2019
5
we loved Stevie, he made the group experience work so smoothly!
Traveled in October 2019
Wendy
November 14th, 2019
5
Was overall very well planned, executed and enjoyable. We visited fantastic places, had good weather and wonderful...
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Traveled in October 2019
wang
April 2nd, 2019
4
Itinerary was good. Optional choices were not wide enough. Accommodation was good in general, but it was terrible in...
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Traveled in March 2019
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Haueter
January 19th, 2019
4
Think twice before you book this tour, it should be called "rush through Patagonia to tick off the highlights". Look...
Think twice before you book this tour, it should be called "rush through Patagonia to tick off the highlights". Look at the long distances travelled by plane. If the tiniest detail goes wrong, it is difficult to fix it. Yes, landsapes are outstanding, but the risk of severe weather is a well. Storm during passage between Bariloche and Puerto Varas. Some substandard Hotels there. Small and overfilled minibuses for long transfers. Strike of airline (Aerolinas Argentinas) lead to a real mess without satisfactory reaction of G heaquarters. (Cancellation of the whole Ushuaia section, long 1000 km extra detour in minibus due to strike). G20 summit on top in Buenos Aires lead to a further complication. The National Geographic tours are not worth the extra money, the descriptions are better than reality - go to a normal g-tour and save your money. Even better: travel within your home continent and save some carbon dioxide.Show more
Traveled in November 2018
Reply from: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Thanks for the review Haueter.
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Katherine
November 15th, 2017
4
I really enjoyed my trip overall. The excursions were amazing, our guide was fantastic, and for the most part, the...
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Traveled in October 2017
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Thanks for the review Katherine!
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Tom
Asked on January 6th, 2026
I wanted to go on this trip but instead of going to Ushuaia from El Calafate, I want to come back to BA and leave for home the next day. I went to Ushuaia last year. If possible how much will it cost me, please?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  We cannot customise our trips, so if you wish to make changes this is something you would need to organise yourself and would be at an extra cost. There would be no reduction in the trip cost for any unused services.
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Jordan
Asked on October 27th, 2025
Can you give me a quote if I want to do an optional tour to Iguazu Falls? If you don't have this optional tour, can you recommend a tour company I can look into? Also, is it possible to pair with a female cousin so we can share the room?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  National Geographic Journeys does not run a tour to the Iguazu Falls, but here are other companies which might have tours.
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Can I book inter-country air travel through the tour provider?
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  Booking of inter-country air travel as part of the tour can sometimes be facilitated by the tour provider. Confirm specifics from them directly.
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  Travelers are recommended to visit a travel clinic for vaccinations based on their health history and to possess travel insurance that covers medical expenses, evacuation, and repatriation.
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  Ensure you have completed all required documents for entry/exit by using verification tools provided by the tour operator or visiting the official websites of the countries involved.
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Véronique
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What kind of visa is required for travel to Argentina and Chile?
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  Travel to Argentina and Chile might not require visas for short stays, but a tourist card is provided upon arrival in Chile. Check with the nearest embassy to confirm the specific requirements based on nationality.
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
  The operator is National Geographic Journey's with G Adventures. This is open to all ages but usually attracts travellers aged 40+. Physical Rating is a 3 which is Average: Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. A single supplement can be added for 2359 USD.
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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina.Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina.Chile. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Argentina.Chile. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- For any tour departing before May 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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