18-Day Deep Patagonia

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Explore the city of Buenos Aires. You'll start with the symbol of our city: the Obelisk. You'll visit different squares such as Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martín, and Plaza Congreso, and avenues like Corrientes and Mayo, 9 de Julio. Tap into the history of the city in neighbourhoods like La Boca, San Telmo, Montserrat, and of course, the football stadium before cooling down in the local parks. This evening, try a range of national and international dishes as you watch a wonderful tango show.

This morning, after breakfast, you'll pack your things and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Bariloche. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver and whisked off to your hotel in the heart of the city. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening to spend as you wish, exploring the city on your own.

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Circuito Chico or small circuit is a scenic tour on which you can enjoy good food as well as beautiful views. The scenery is magnificent along the whole drive, and there are several natural lookouts, such as López Bay and Punto Panorámico. Cerro Campanario, a hill standing in the centre of the landscape, will carry you up to the most beautiful view in the area. You'll enjoy tasty specialities at several tea houses and restaurants along the way which will add flavour to the scenic tour.

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Reminiscent of a Swiss alpine town, San Carlos de Bariloche (or Bariloche, as it's commonly known) sits in Argentina's Patagonia region of Rio Negra. Bordering a large Andean glacial lake, Nahuel Huapi, and surrounded by towering snow-covered mountains and thousand-year-old forests, Bariloche has come to be known as one of the most beautiful destinations in Argentina. During your free time, you can taste some of its famous chocolate and enjoy any one of its numerous outdoor activities on offer.

This morning, you'll say goodbye to Bariloche and head to the airport to board your flight to El Calafate in the Patagonian region of Argentina. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in the town. You'll then have the rest of the day to explore the area on your own, plan your days ahead and relax in your hotel.

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This morning, you'll be taken to the station to take the bus to El Chalten. When you arrive, you'll make your own way to the hotel in the town centre. A small population led to the founding of El Chalten in 1985 in the heart of a spectacular Andean landscape. Considered the National Capital of Trekking in Argentina, there are many different routes to choose from. If you have time today, you can take a shorter trail to explore.

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Today, you'll choose from a variety of trails depending on what you want to see, your ability and how much time you have. You can choose to hike to Mount Fitz Roy, a famous peak on the border of Chile or take on the trails to Capri Lagoon or De Los Tres Lagoon.

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Hiking to Capri Lagoon is a great way to spend a free day in El Chalten. This beautiful trail begins with a steep ascent to a natural viewpoint of the De las Vueltas river valley. The hike to the Capri Lagoon viewpoint where you can look over the stunning crystal blue lake takes around two hours. From the top, you'll also have a stunning view of the Fitz Roy massif. The trail is complete signposted and well mapped out so you can easily follow without a guide.

This morning, you'll pack up and return to El Chalten. You'll take the regular bus shared with other travellers which will take around four hours. Upon arrival, you'll head to your accommodation to check-in and then have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to spend as you wish. Reserve your energy as tomorrow you'll be heading out on a big adventure.

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Travel the distance separating El Calafate and Perito Moreno glacier. During the trip, you'll see beautiful places in the Andean foothills, along the south bank of Lake Argentino. After crossing the river Centinela and Mitre, you'll enter the Los Glaciares National Park. You'll start to see icebergs floating on the water until we finally appreciate the full extent of this natural wonder! You can explore the glacier via the walkways.

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As the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park nestled on the shores of the scenic Lago Argentino, El Calafate is considered Argentina's capital of glaciers. A day in El Calafate is ideal for those looking for a rest day with a view, the hue of Lago Argentino creates a mesmerising backdrop for your moments enjoying rural Argentine life, drinking mate, eating local snacks and watching the world go by.

You may have some time this morning to walk along some smaller trails to take in the beauty of El Calafate one last time. Your driver will take you to the airport in time for your flight to Ushuaia. The city is the main port on the Beagle Channel which cuts through the southern tip of the Americas. You'll have the remainder of the day to explore the city.

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Today, you'll explore the Tierra del Fuego National Park, sail the Beagle Channel and explore many other beautiful landscapes filled with wonderful flora and fauna. The topography of the park is extremely varied, everything is a series of craggy mountains, rivers, valleys and lakes, resulting in varied landscapes from the picturesque and lively stream to the mass of towering mountains, or the extraordinary spectacle of the majestic Beagle Channel.

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Sunday, you'll have the day free to explore the "end of the world". Situated on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago on the southernmost tip of the South American continent, you'll find the resort town of Ushuaia. Spread across the slope of a steep hill surrounded by mountains and hugged by the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia is known as the gateway. Because of this, Ushuaia buzzes with activities including hiking, sailing, skiing, kayaking and for the extra adventurous, scuba diving.

Should you have time in the morning, you can soak up the majesty surrounding Ushuaia before you are transferred to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires. When you arrive, your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel. If you have time in the afternoon, you can head out to explore any parts of the city that you missed last time.

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The capital city runs on high energy, and you'll soon get swept up in it. The streets of Buenos Aires juxtaposes a long history of colonisation with a race into modernity. You'll find skyscrapers towering above renovated Spanish mansions and constantly turn corners to discover little snippets of history. When exploring today, be sure to hop between different neighbourhoods to get a full impression of the exciting city!