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13-Day Active South Patagonia

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Overview

This 13-day tour takes you to the land of the tango, Buenos Aires, then whisks you off on a personalised Patagonian adventure with a local guide!

The cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires is filled with modern constructions while preserving old traditions, fascinating art and antiques, colonial architecture, and many charming corners. You'll visit its numerous museums, shops, boutiques and at night, you'll experience the buzzing nightlife at tango bars and restaurants.

Moving on, you'll fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world and the gateway to Antarctica. You'll spend a few days exploring its impressive national parks filled with mountains, glaciers, forests, and endemic fauna and flora. Off-road tours, trekking and canoeing adventures will define your time here.

Next, you'll fly to El Calafate to spend the final part of your trip here and in El Charlton. You'll have the option to trek to Laguna de los Tres, Torre Lagoon and to explore Lago del Desierto on a series of adventurous tours! A rafting adventure in El Charlton will complete your time there before you head for the glaciers of El Calafate for your final few days!

This Patagonia tour is an experience like no other and will suit those that love to actively explore their surroundings!
Hiking & Trekking
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts
Cruising
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Cycling
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Buenos Aires, City Tour with Guide & Optional Culinary Experience!

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Welcome to Buenos Aires, City Tour with Guide & Optional Culinary Experience!

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel. After checking in, you'll head out on a city tour to the southern part of the city. You'll visit Avenida de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Cabildo. You'll end your tour in San Telmo, a historical neighbourhood and the eldest district of Buenos Aires. In the evening, you'll have the option to joined a shared culinary experience.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Buenos Aires Southern City Tour

    Welcome to Argentina Culinary ExperienceOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ezeiza International Airport to Buenos Aires

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    Destinations

    Buenos Aires

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

Day 2

Buenos Aires Biking Tour & Tango Dinner Show at El Viejo Almacen

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Buenos Aires Biking Tour & Tango Dinner Show at El Viejo Almacen

Buenos Aires city tour on a bicycle will be an unforgettable experience, where security, good-fellowship, fun and acquired knowledge are the principal characteristic. You'll have the choice of two different circuits, each offering a different insight into Buenos Aires. In the evening, you'll head to El Viejo Almacen for yet another unforgettable experience. This Tango house is a unique spot thanks to its surroundings and authentic style nourished by popularity built through the years.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Buenos Aires Biking Tour: Buenos Aires Diferente

    El Viejo Almacén Dinner & Tango Show

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

Day 3

Countryside & Farm Tour in San Antonio de Areco

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Countryside & Farm Tour in San Antonio de Areco

Today, you'll travel to San Antonio de Areco. Here, you'll take a walking tour of the village, including a visit to the historical heart of the city. Afterwards, you'll continue to the ‘El Ombu de Areco’ ranch. Once at the estancia, you can take rides on the horses or go for a ride in a sulky. At lunchtime, you'll enjoy a typical country-style barbeque prepared using only the finest quality meats. Dessert is accompanied by a folklore show, which is followed by a demonstration of gaucho skills.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    El Viejo Almacén Dinner & Tango Show

    Countryside Tour in San Antonio de Areco

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

    San Antonio de Areco

Day 4

Fly to Ushuaia from Buenos Aires & Off Road Lakes Adventure Tour

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Fly to Ushuaia from Buenos Aires & Off Road Lakes Adventure Tour

At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the domestic airport to board your flight to Ushuaia. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel. In the afternoon, you'll set off on the lakes off-road tour, a fun way to discover the secrets hidden behind the Southern Andes Range. From above the Andes, you'll marvel at the Lago Escondido and the enormous Lake Fagnano. You'll enjoy a barbecue dinner paired with Argentine Malbec wine as part of the tour.

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    Accommodation

    Cilene Del Faro Suites & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Off Road Lakes Adventure Tour from Ushuaia

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP)

    Plane from Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery to Ushuaia AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Ushuaia Airport to Cilene Del Faro Suites & Spa

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Maipú, Buenos Aires

    Ushuaia

    Tierra del Fuego Province

Day 5

Trekking & Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park

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Trekking & Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park

You'll leave your hotel and drive to the Tierra del Fuego National Park. You'll then choose between two different hiking trails: the “Pampa Alta” route is five kilometres long and offers beautiful views and many bird-watching opportunities, or the “Senda Costera”, an eight-kilometre trail along the coast. Afterwards, you'll take a break and enjoy lunch at Roca Lake before you set off for a 1.5-hour canoe ride down the Lapataia River into the Lapataia Bay and the Beagle Channel.

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    Accommodation

    Cilene Del Faro Suites & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trekking & Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ushuaia

Day 6

Full-Day Trekking Tour to Pingüinera Isla Martillo & Harberton Ranch

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Full-Day Trekking Tour to Pingüinera Isla Martillo & Harberton Ranch

You'll head south-west to discover the Beagle Channel and Harberton Ranch. On the way, you will stop by the Bird's Island to see the cormorant's colony, Southern Skua, southern giant petrel and black-browed albatross. On the Sea Lion's Island, you'll see the South American sea lion and South American fur seal and once in the archipelago Les Esclaireurs, you'll see the famous lighthouse. On Martillo Island, you'll take a guided tour to see the Magellanic and Gentoo penguins.

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    Accommodation

    Cilene Del Faro Suites & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Full-Day Trekking Tour to Pingüinera Isla Martillo & Harberton Ranch

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ushuaia

Day 7

Fly from Ushuaia to El Calafate & Optional Trek to Casa Madsen Museo

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Fly from Ushuaia to El Calafate & Optional Trek to Casa Madsen Museo

At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the airport for your flight to the next destination. Upon arrival, you'll take a shared transfer from El Calafate to your hotel. After checking in, you'll have the option to trek to Casa Madsen Museo and discover the amazing history of a pioneer at Río de las Vueltas Valley, now named El Chaltén. You will become part of the Madsen family on a journey back in time.

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    Accommodation

    Hosteria Senderos3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Casa Madsen MuseoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cilene Del Faro Suites & Spa to Ushuaia Airport

    Plane from Ushuaia Airport to El Calafate AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from El Calafate Airport to El Chaltén

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ushuaia

    El Chaltén

Day 8

Treeking to Laguna de Los Tres to Torre Lagoon

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Treeking to Laguna de Los Tres to Torre Lagoon

Today, you'll have the option to embark on two different treks. Each trek is different in stops, viewpoints and difficulty so it's important to consult with your guide before deciding on which trek to embark on. If you choose to trek to Laguna de Los Tres, you'll admire the Patagonian glaciations, Fitz Roy viewpoint and, of course, Laguna de los Tres. Alternatively, you can hit the trails on one of the classic routes in El Chaltén, Torre Lagoon. The choice is yours!

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    Accommodation

    Hosteria Senderos3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trekking to Laguna de los Tres

    Trek to Laguna Torre

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    El Chaltén

    Santa Cruz Province

Day 9

Free Day or Optional Lago del Desierto Premium Tour

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Free Day or Optional Lago del Desierto Premium Tour

Todya, you'll have the day free to spend as you wish. Should you wish to partake in a tour, you can visit the mighty Lago del Desierto. You'll pass through spectacular landscapes such as the valley of Río de Las Vueltas, framed by the Cordón de Los Cóndores on the way to Lago del Desierto. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy stunning views, do some birdwatching, have a typical picnic lunch and take a cruise from the north to the south end of the lake and back again.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Hosteria Senderos3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lago del Desierto Premium Tour with Picnic LunchOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    El Chaltén

    Santa Cruz Province

Day 10

Optional Rafting Tour in El Chalten & Transfer Back to El Calafate

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Optional Rafting Tour in El Chalten & Transfer Back to El Calafate

This morning, you'll have the option to enjoy an amazing trip down the River de las Vueltas, complete with views of the mountains and the stunning canyon full of amazing geological faults carved out by the river itself. Following the guide’s instructions, the adrenaline running through your veins will make you feel very much alive! In the afternoon, you'll transfer back to El Calafate and check into your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Kosten Aike4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Rafting Tour in El ChaltenOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Bus from El Chaltén to El Calafate

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    El Chaltén

    Rio Gallegos

    El Calafate

Day 11

Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier with Mini Trekking Experience

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Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier with Mini Trekking Experience

From El Calafate, you'll drive to Bajo de las Sombras Bay and take a 20-minute boat ride to appreciate the spectacular views of the Perito Moreno Glacier’s front wall. Upon arrival, you'll get your crampons on and walk on the ice for approximately two hours. During your trek, you'll enjoy the spectacular views of the glacier and learn about basic glaciology. You'll end this activity with a toast, with your drink cooled with ice from the glacier!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Kosten Aike4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier with Mini Trekking Experience

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    El Calafate

    Santa Cruz Province

Day 12

Glaciar Sur Pioneers Tour

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Glaciar Sur Pioneers Tour

You'll leave from El Calafate and drive through the old route of Patagonian ranches until you reach the National Park access through Roca Lake. Upon arrival at the Nibepo Aike ranch, you'll tour the area, enjoying the rural environment and a typical barbeque lunch. Later, you will board a rubber boat to navigate the Southern and Rico channels. Upon arrival at De las Monedas Beach, you'll walk through the forest to the Glaciar Sur viewpoint.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Kosten Aike4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Glaciar Sur Pioneers Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    El Calafate

Day 13

Departure from El Calafate

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Departure from El Calafate

Finish your Patagonia tour on this day. At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the airport for your next destination.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from El Calafate to El Calafate Airport

    Plane from El Calafate Airport to Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP)Optional Activity

    Private Driver from Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP) to Ezeiza International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    El Calafate

Included in Price

  • 12 nights accommodation
  • 11 activities
  • 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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