Explore the spectacular wilderness at the southern end of the world

This short but comprehensive introduction to Patagonia explores the wild, mountainous south of Argentina and Chile, a region of often extravagant beauty. Rugged, snow-capped mountains are fringed by huge lakes and windswept grasslands inhabited only by shy guanacos and a few hardy gauchos tending millions of sheep. Our trip is a feast of wild places and astounding scenery. There are plenty of opportunities for walking and other outdoor activities as we visit some magnificent and lesser-known beauty-spots off the main tourist trails.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Buenos Aires, afternoon walking tour. 2 Fly south to El Calafate; transfer to El Chalten in Los Glaciares N.P. 3 Daywalk to Cerro Fitzroy Base Camp and Laguna de los Tres. 4 Free morning to relax, further trekking or optional boat trip to Viedma Glaciar. Transfer to El Calafate. 5 Private tour to the incredible Moreno Glacier. Optional boat trip or minitrekking on the glacier. 6 Free day in El Calafate, on the shores of Lake Argentino. 7 To Torres del Paine N.P.; tour of the park. 8 Daywalk to the base of the Towers of Paine. 9 Free day, optional horse riding or zodiac boat trip through the park to Puerto Natales. Bus to Punta Arenas. 10 Ferry across Magellan Straits to Tierra Del Fuego. Public bus to Ushuaia, the end of the world! 11 Daywalk in Tierra del Fuego N.P. or optional full-day 4WD off road excursion. 12 Free day in Ushuaia. Optional boat excursion on Beagle Channel or further walks; fly to Buenos Aires. Optional tango show. 13 End Buenos Aires.

Mode of travel: Travel by internal flights, private and public bus and ferry.
Group size: Min. 8, max. 16, plus leader, drivers and local guides.
Accommodation: 10 nights hotels and hosterias (lodges), 2 nights refugios (mountain lodges).
Food: All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners included.
Trip Reference: AAA
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.