Patagonia Explorer
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When:
October–April (best Dec–Feb).png?width=57&height=59&name=Untitled%20design%20(6).png)
Price:
From $10,950 per person (based on 2 sharing).png?width=56&height=56&name=Untitled%20design%20(8).png)
Duration:
16 Days / 15 Nights
Patagonia Explorer
Patagonia is where the Andes break into wind, ice, and sea—glacier-blue lakes, knife-edge granite, and skies that go forever. This Privada traverse opens with two nights in Buenos Aires, then heads south: trail days in El Chaltén to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre, ice country in El Calafate with boats and boardwalks at Perito Moreno, and a cross-border push into Torres del Paine for Base Las Torres, puma country, and Grey Lake’s iceberg-strewn waters. Evenings lean premium—boutique stays in Palermo/Recoleta, a mountain-lodge vibe in Chaltén, lakefront calm in Calafate, and fjord-side style in Puerto Natales—before a smooth hop north to Santiago for your final night. It’s the end of the world, streamlined: big days on iconic trails, warm places to land, and logistics that just click.
Highlights:
- Buenos Aires bookend: culture, cafés, and Malbec before the wild.
- El Chaltén hikes: Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre under Fitz Roy.
- El Calafate & Perito Moreno: boardwalks plus a quiet-bay glacier navigation.
- Torres del Paine: full-day to Base Las Torres—the classic granite amphitheater view.
- Ushuaia finale: Tierra del Fuego hike & paddle, Beagle Channel cruise, optional penguin walk (seasonal).
Hotels:
Seasonal Temperatures:
- Chaltén & Calafate (Oct–Apr): ~50–70°F / 40–50°F (10–21°C / 4–10°C); dry air, intense wind possible.
- Torres del Paine / Puerto Natales: ~48–65°F / 40–48°F (9–18°C / 4–9°C); very windy; four seasons in a day.
- Ushuaia: ~45–60°F / 37–46°F (7–16°C / 3–8°C); coolest of the bunch.
Activity Level:
- 3/5 (Moderate). Expect 2 big hiking days (8–10 hrs.) with uneven terrain and wind; other days are moderate walks or boat days. (We can dial hikes down with shorter routes.)
Best For:
- Adventure & Active
- Nature & Landscapes
- Wildlife & Conservation
- Luxury & Style
DAY 1 : Arrive Buenos Aires (EZE)
Private transfer to hotel. Easy PM stroll in Palermo/Recoleta; dinner at a neighborhood parrilla.
DAY 2 : Buenos Aires
Guided city highlights (La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta) or a food/wine walking tour. Evening tango show or rooftop cocktails.
DAY 3 : Fly BA → El Calafate (AEP→FTE) → Private Transfer to El Chaltén
Flight south; scenic 3.5–4 hr drive into the Fitz Roy massif. Gear review with your guide.
DAY 4 : El Chaltén: Laguna Torre (Guided)
Classic valley hike to the glacier lake beneath Cerro Torre. Full-day, moderate.
DAY 5 : El Chaltén: Laguna de los Tres (Guided)
Signature trail to the lagoon under Fitz Roy; steeper final climb, huge payoff (8–9 hrs).
DAY 6 : El Chaltén: Flex/Weather Day
Options: Loma del Pliegue Tumbado, Lago del Desierto boat + short hike, or spa/sauna reset.
DAY 7 : Private Transfer El Chaltén → El Calafate
Afternoon Glaciarium visit or downtime along Lago Argentino.
DAY 8 : El Calafate — Glacier Navigation + Perito Moreno
Sail to quieter bays (e.g., Mayo channels) with short forest walks; finish on the Perito Moreno balconies.
DAY 9 : El Calafate — Choice Day
Pick one: Estancia day with horseback + asado, or Mini-Trekking on Perito Moreno (upgrade; limited permits).
DAY 10 : El Calafate → Puerto Natales (Chile)
Scheduled bus or private transfer across the border; check into your fjord-side hotel.
DAY 11 : Torres del Paine — Base Las Torres (Full Day)
Early start to the granite amphitheater viewpoint (8–10 hrs). Return to Natales or overnight in-park.
DAY 12 : Torres del Paine — Grey Lake & Wildlife
Boat on Lago Grey (conditions permitting), short walks to viewpoints, guanaco/condor spotting. Overnight Natales or in-park.
DAY 13 : Torres del Paine — Scenic 4×4 / Short Hikes
Mix miradors, waterfalls, and shorter trails; long-lens photo stops. Final night in Natales or in-park.
DAY 14 : Puerto Natales → Punta Arenas
Coastal drive south; optional city tour (historic square, lookout). Overnight.
DAY 15 : Punta Arenas (PUQ) → Santiago (SCL)
Flight north; private transfer to your Lastarria hotel. Farewell dinner.
DAY 16 : Depart Santiago
Private transfer to SCL for onward flights.



