Mayan wonders & Latin charm
Patagonia
The best of South America & Antarctica
This is as remote and southern as you can get to Antarctica for tourism. The Andes Mountain Range defines the landscape and the winds and waters shape the experiences in Patagonia. The days on the water is an adventure in luxury on Chilean fjords. The days on land take you to the Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate and the most stunning national park in the continent, Torres Del Paine.
Best Time To Visit
March - April (Summer) | September - November (Spring)
Days
11 Nights / 12 Days
From
Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
Includes
- Internal Airfare
- Hotel Accommodation
- Meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- All Specified sightseeing, entrances as per the Itinerary
Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature
- International Airfare
- Any applicable taxes not mentioned in the includes section
Night Stay
Argentina (5N)
Buenos Aires 2N + 1N | Calafate 2N
Chile (2N)
Puerto Natales 2N
Chilean Fjords Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia (4N)
01
Arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrive late in the evening and check into the hotel.
02
Buenos Aires
In the morning, enjoy a half-day city tour of Buenos Aires. Tonight, there will be an option to enjoy a Tango Show.
03
Buenos Aires - El Calafate
Board the flight to El Calafate. On arrival, go for a quick guided city tour around the old neighborhood with buildings dating back to the first settlers.
04
El Calafate – Perito Moreno Glacier
After breakfast, head out for a full-day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier. The viewing is planned by boat on the glacial lake and then through the viewing decks on land. The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the only three Patagonian glaciers that’s growing. Return to your hotel for the night.
05
El Calafate - Puerto Natales
After an early breakfast check out and drive towards the southwest, cross The Andes into Chile. We will pass the border, pass immigration, and enter Chile to continue driving until we reach Puerto Natales on the coast.
06
Puerto Natales - Torres del Painedr
In the morning, proceed for a full-day excursion to the breathtaking Torres del Paine National Park. First, visit Lake Sarmiento and Amarga Lagoon and later, enjoy a panoramic vista of the Paine Horns from one of the viewing decks. After lunch, continue to Lake Pehoe and Paine River. There will be a short hike to see the powerful waterfall at Salto Grande. In the evening, return to Puerto Natales for an overnight stay.
07
Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Australis Cruise
After breakfast, drive to Punta Arenas in the south, the last city of Chile. You will have time to explore the area before boarding the Australis Cruise. We will stay on the Australis for 5 days.
08
Australis Cruise - Ainsworth Bay - Tucker Islets
At dawn, the cruise will navigate through the Almirantazgo Sound, arriving at Ainsworth Bay, that is situated within Alberto De Agostini National Park. It’s the perfect spot to see the exquisite Marinelli Glacier of the Darwin Mountain Range. There’s a good chance we’ll get to see the Southern Elephant Seals.
09
Australis Cruise - Pia Glacier - Glacier Alley
We will pass through the Beagle Channel before disembarking at Pia Fjord. We will hike to a panoramic viewpoint to enjoy the spectacular Pia Glacier whose main tongue extends from the mountaintops down to the sea. We will continue our voyage along the Beagle Channel through the majestic Glacier Alley. Later, we will be sailing to Tucker Islets, and after lunch, we will again board the well-equipped Zodiac boats to get close to a colony of Magellan Penguins (indigenous to the Southern Hemisphere) and Cormorants.
10
Australis Cruise - Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
We will sail through Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park. Here, weather permitting, we shall go ashore. The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005. In the evening, the night lights of Ushuaia are visible while sailing.
11
Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
We’ll dock at Ushuaia, have breakfast, and then board the flight to Buenos Aires. Check in to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Buenos Aires.
12
Buenos Aires – Mumbai
Depart from the hotel towards the airport to board a flight to your respective countries with long-lasting memories of the tour.
Argentina VISA
For USA, CANADA, UK & Schengen passport Holders
- Passport must have 6 Months validity from the date of arrival.
- Minimum 2 blank pages required on a passport for entry & exit stamp
- Tourist visa not required for stays of 90 days or less
- Vaccinations not required
Chile VISA
For USA Canada UK & Schengen passport Holders
- Passport must have 6 Months validity, from the date of arrival.
- Minimum 2 blank pages required on a passport for entry & exit stamp
- A tourist visa is not needed for a tourist or business stay of 90 days or fewer (if traveling on a tourist passport) Upon arrival, you will receive a Tourist Card valid for up to 90 days.
- Foreigners who enter Chile as tourists must prove that they have sufficient daily funds of a minimum of $46 to cover their expenses.
- Vaccinations not required.
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