Patagonia Photography Pilgrimage

Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares and Torres del Paine National Park

Trip Details

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight in Buenos Aires

Arrive into Buenos Aires and spend the night in the heart of one of the city’s distinctive Palermo or Recoleta neighborhoods. 

Day 2: Destination One of 6-Day, Privately Guided Nature and Photography– La Leona

For six days, enjoy the company and guidance of a private naturalist-photographer-driver guide, who will lead you to the most spectacular destinations, uncovering the secrets of the Patagonian landscape. Along the way, learn about the area’s unique flora, fauna, geology, and culture. Fly from B.A. to El Calafate, in the Patagonia region. Upon arrival, meet your private guide and driver, and drive to a small estancia. Spend the night, and learn first-hand about rural living in Argentina and the iconic gauchos who make their livelihood here.

Days 3-5: Destination Two of 6-Day, Privately Guided Nature and Photography – El Chalten

The small, picturesque mountain town of El Chalten sits below the famed peaks of the Fitz Roy Mountains, on the edge of Los Glaciares National Park. These iconic peaks have captured the attention of photographers, climbers, mountaineers, and adventurers for ages. Capture the glory of this distinct landscape from the vantage point of lesser-known overlooks and off the beaten path locales. Return each evening to a perfectly secluded hostería at the very edge of the park boundary. One day will be spent on the trails near El Chalten. Another, on a full day trip to Lago del Desierto, one of the wilder and lesser-visited areas of the Chalten region, with stunning views over the pristine lake to the massive Monte Fitz Roy. 

Days 6-7: Destination Three of 6-Day, Privately Guided Nature and Photography – El Calafate

Return to El Calafate to spend two nights, traveling along the shores of Lagos Viedma and Argentino. En route, explore tiny hamlets and stop for photo ops scattered around the breathtaking landscape. If the skies are clear, you will call this one of the prettiest drives on earth. A full day is spent at Perito Moreno Glacier, one of Patagonia’s most impressive sights and one of the only glaciers in the world that continues to grow. Viewing platforms face the glacial wall, where the icefield meets the lake, and a boat trip onto the lake takes you up close. Aim to capture a calving glacier crashing into the lake below! 

Days 8-12: Torres del Paine National Park

The Grand Finale! Cross the Argentina-Chile border, and take in the breathtaking first glimpses of one of the world’s most famous landscapes – Torres del Paine and neighboring Cuernos del Paine – giant spires of rugged granite shooting into the sky, surrounded by harsh and beautiful southern Chilean grasslands and lakes. Base out of one of the extraordinary lodges located within reach of the beauty, boasting superb accommodations and food as well as trails, an array of activities, and vistas extraordinaire. Soft-adventure and scenery-specific excursions are on the menu! Click, click, click! 

Day 13: Buenos Aires

This morning, return to Buenos Aires, spending one more night in the vibrant city. 

Day 14: Fly Home from Buenos Aires

Transfer to the international airport for flights home. 

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