Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares and Torres del Paine National Park
Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel
Territory: South America
Region: Patagonia
Trip Price: $9,750
Duration: 14 days/13 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Buenos Aires, Argentina / Buenos Aires, Argentina
National Parklands: Los Glaciares NP;Torres del Paine NP
All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process
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Arrive into Buenos Aires and spend the night in the heart of one of the city’s distinctive Palermo or Recoleta neighborhoods.
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.
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.
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!
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!
This morning, return to Buenos Aires, spending one more night in the vibrant city.
Transfer to the international airport for flights home.
This is a wonderfully unique place to stay in Buenos Aires – a historic club that has recently been reopened as a boutique hotel. With 28 beautifully decorated guest rooms, it offers very personal service. The hotel is on a quiet street in the heart of the fabulous Recoleta barrio. There is also an excellent restaurant and a lovely spa.
Situated at the headwaters of the La Leona River, just steps from Lake Viedma and very nearby a spectacular petrified forest, Estancia La Estela is perfectly positioned to take in the incredible views that have made Patagonia famous. From here, you can appreciate the massive Viedma Glacier across the impressive Lake Viedma, and noted Patagonian peaks like Monte Fitz Roy just beyond the water. In addition to spectacular scenery, the estancia offers a number of great activities including hiking and horseback riding - though many choose to simply soak up the views over steaming cup of Yerba Mate!
This charming small hotel features a remarkable view of Mt Fitz Roy and its surrounding peaks. Out of town along the Rio Blanco, there is no more perfect setting to enjoy the Chalten area's pristine natural environment. It's also the perfect base camp for fabulous day hiking, as the trailhead to the base of Monte FitzRoy starts right here out the front door! There is a small restaurant and bar at the hotel; they can pack picnic lunches for you; dinners are excellent.
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