They call this savage land split between Argentina and Chile “The End of the Earth,” and Patagonia definitely lives up to its billing. A rugged frontier distinguished by the granite teeth of Torres del Paine, the massive Perito Moreno Glacier, rocky landscapes that change color, El Calafate’s gaucho spirit, and impossibly wide-open skies, Patagonia feels like where Earth starts than where it ends.
Begin in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s modern capital. Explore the highlights of this cosmopolitan city, from the sophisticated Recoleta neighborhood to charming San Telmo and trendy Palermo. From there, your private tour continues in the town of El Calafate, deep in the Patagonian Steppe. This is the perfect base to explore the famous Perito Moreno glacier, located within Glaciers National Park.
There, walk the catwalks, enjoy a boating excursion to witness the glacier up close, or even trek on the glacier itself. Your Patagonia adventure continues as you are transferred to the Chilean Patagonia at Torres del Paine National Park. Spend the following days exploring the best trails of the region. The highlight will be hike to the Base of the Towers for impressive, up-close views of the Paine Massif. Trace the maritime journey of Herman Melville around Cape Horn and Tierra del Fuego. Meander the markets and savor regional cuisine, to get a snapshot of the food culture.
BODHI Retreats has prepared everything in detailed for you to have the adventure of a life time
Upon your arrival, you will need to go through customs control which may take around 1 hour. Someone will be waiting for you with a sign once through arrivals. Travel time to the hotel will be around 1 hour depending on traffic. Your hotel is situated in La Recoleta the best part of the city with short walking distances to the parks, shops, banks and currency exchange shops, plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from, too!
*Overnight hotel 4 star Suma, La Recoleta, Buenos Aires or similar A comfortable stay to begin the trip and after a long day of flying.
We will pick you up from your accommodation at 9:30 am. We will visit the most emblematic points of the city of Buenos Aires: Plaza Francia, Nuestra Señora del Pilar parish, Metallic flower, University of law, Palermo rose garden, Nd Ateneo Library, Colon Theater, Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires Cathedral, Casa Rosada, Cabildo, Boca "Bombonera" stadium and we finish in Caminito, at all the points we mentioned we will stop to take photos and a local guide will tell you the story of each one. In the evening we have a scheduled Tango show and dinner included at El Porteno Tango show theatre.
Overnight 4* Suma, La Recoleta, Buenos Aires or simila
At around 8am, we transfer 1 hour by private van to the airport. Our flight departs at 10.50am and arrives by 2.10pm.
From the airport we have a 4 hour transfer to El Chalten – a small town nestled beside the surrounding national parks and mountain glaciers. There are a selection of good restaurants that can be found anywhere in the town.
Hotel accommodation Tranqueras Lodge or similar, El Chalten. A simple but sufficient stay, that gives us the perfect stop-over before and after our hiking in the surrounding area.
After an early breakfast we’ll start 9-10 hours of round trip trek. We will leave early 6.30-7 AM. We’ll head north west, on the way up you pass Lake Capri – this is also a turning off point where we can take an alternative way back to El Chalten when coming down. The goal of the trek is to get to the most iconic viewpoint of Laguna de Los Tres and picturesque views of the glacier on the Southern side of Mount Fitzroy itself. We can also take our lunch here before we set of back down. We return back the same way we came before dark with a deviation on the way back with a nice viewpoint of surrounding mountains. We will have trekked 21 kilometres by the end of the day! Dinner and rest when we return
Overnight accommodation in Tranqueras Lodge or similar.
Some time after breakfast we shall transfer back to El Calafate town. This time we stay for 2 nights. In the afternoon, we can take a visit to the Glaciarium or Ice Museum. GLACIARIUM is a modern interpretive glaciological centre, and one of the few Glacier Museums in the world. The understanding of glaciers and environmental awareness are our main subjects. The exhibits include models, dioramas, photographs, screens, interactive representations, a 3D documentary, and other modern resources that provide an enriching experience.
*Overnight hotel, Sierra Nevadas, El Calafate or similar.
After breakfast, embark on a tour of the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier. Departing from your hotel in El Calafate at 7 AM, the journey offers various stops within the National Park, including a visit to walkways overlooking the glacier. The 78 km route from El Calafate showcases stunning landscapes, from lakes and streams to snowy mountains. Upon arrival at the Peninsula of Magallanes, a 3 km walk along the walkways provides different perspectives of the glacier. You'll have approximately 5 hours to marvel at the Perito Moreno Glacier from its front, with an elevator available for those with reduced mobility. Additionally, enjoy a complimentary one-hour boat cruise in front of the glacier's north wall for an up-close experience. A restaurant at the walkways' beginning offers snack options. We’ll return to the hotel around 5 PM.
*Overnight at 3-star Sierra Nevada in El Calafate.
After breakfast, we have approximately 5 hours of travel including the stop at the border for border control. Puerto Natales, located in Chilean Patagonia, serves as a gateway to the breathtaking landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park. This charming town offers a blend of rugged wilderness and cozy comforts, with quaint streets lined by colorful houses. Visitors can explore local markets, sample delicious seafood cuisine, and soak in the stunning views of surrounding fjords and mountains. As a hub for adventure seekers, Puerto Natales provides access to a myriad of outdoor activities, including trekking, horseback riding, and boat tours, making it an essential stop for any Patagonian adventure.
*Overnight– Hotel, Puerto Natales– 4 Weskar lodge or similar.
You will be picked up after breakfast by private guide and driver, to take a tour by road around the most photographic landscapes of the park seen from the road-side, the guide will explain about the park along the way.
National Park entry and picnic lunch is included for the trip.
*Overnight 4* Weskar lodge Puerto Natales or similar.
Experience a demanding but rewarding full-day trek to the iconic Base Torres in Torres del Paine National Park. Led by guides, this 18 km round-trip trek offers stunning views of the park's majestic granitic towers. The trail, considered moderate to difficult, includes a 900-meter ascent, requiring physical preparedness. Expect the trek to take 7-9 hours, with a box lunch provided. For those seeking an easier option, alternative hikes are available upon request.
Return to Puerto Natales in the evening for overnight stay at 4-star Weskar Lodge or similar.
We start at 8 AM. We’re driving back to the border then across to EL Calafate and the airport. Our flight is at 3 PM so if we make it early enough and the border crossing doesn’t take too long, we might have a small bit of time to eat lunch in El Calafate town. The flight to Ushuaia takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes. We then have just a short ride to our hotel in 5-10 minutes.
Overnight 3* Hosteria America, Ushuaia or similar.
After breakfast, enjoy a pedestrian city tour of Ushuaia, exploring its iconic landmarks including the Maritime Museum. Following free time for lunch, embark on an exclusive boat tour of the Beagle Channel. Accompanied by professional guides fluent in Spanish and English, sail on KAMS and TELIENKA Yachts, offering close encounters with sea lion and cormorant colonies. Visit Alicia Island to observe single-haired sea lions, Bird Island for royal and imperial cormorants, and spot fur seals depending on the season. Pause halfway for coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, then disembark on Bridges Island for a flora and bird interpretation trail, learning about the native Yámana culture. Marvel at panoramic views of the Beagle Channel before returning to Ushuaia.
*Overnight accommodation in Ushuaia 3* as previous nights or similar.
Today in Ushuaia is a free day, offering optional excursions such as:
• Tierra Del Fuego National Park and End of World train ride: Includes train tickets ($40 USD), tour an
transport ($45 USD), and park entry fee (5500 peso $6.5 USD). This half-day tour features a one-hour train ride, with guided trekking in the park available for an additional $40 per person.
• Penguins by boat: Explore Martillo Island and get up close to a penguin colony. Shared boat tours are available for $85 per person. Alternatively, experience a penguin encounter with photos on the island for approximately $200 USD per person, plus a reserve fee of 10000 pesos (cash only).
Overnight hotel 3* Hosteria America, Ushuaia or similar.
IGUAZU Extension
Saying goodbye to Patagonia we will transfer to airport and take the flight to Buenos Aires, some will continue to Iguazu in the same day. The flight leaves at 12:15 PM and arrives in Buenos Aires at 3:45PM. Those going home the next day will be
transfered to the hotel in Recoleta (as per beginning of the trip), while those going to the Iguazu extension will stop over for around 3 hours and fly in the evening at 6:40 PM arriving in Puerto Iguazu at 8:35 PM
Overnight hotel in Buenos Aires as per day 1 (for those leaving the next day).
Overnight in Puerto Iguazu - Pueblito Iguazu or similar (for those taking the Iguazu extension)
Welcome to Iguazu National Park! Your guide awaits you, today you will be discovering how amazing this park is. The park covers an area of approximately 677 km2 and is home to over 2,000 species of plants, 400 species of birds, and 80 species of mammals, including jaguars, ocelots, and giant anteaters. The park's main attraction is the Iguazu Falls, which are a series of 275 waterfalls that stretch for almost two miles along the Iguazu River. The falls are one of the largest and most impressive waterfalls in the world, and attract millions of visitors each year.
Explore the Argentinian side of the Iguazu National Park. The Argentinian side is the place where the waterfalls born and is the best place to see them from above and make panoramic pictures. Depart at 8 AM with a private transportation and a guide to Iguazú National Park to see the famous Garganta del Diablo. After a full day tour return to the hotel (inside the park is a section of restaurants where the group can buy a lunch)
*Overnight in Puerto Iguazu - Pueblito Iguazu or similar
Depart at 7:00 am with a guide and private transfer to see the brazilian side of the National Park Iguazú, here is the place where you will feel the energy of the waterfalls. Late afternoon return to the argentinian side. Also inside the park there are places for lunch and you can pay with credit cards. There is no necesity for changing money
*Overnight in Puerto Iguazu - Pueblito Iguazu or similar
On this day we are heading back to Buenso Aires for one more night in the Argentinian capital. Depending on your international flight you will have time to explore the city by your own, or we can organize something for you.
We know it’s hard. Saying goodbye to Argentina can be bittersweet. This beautiful country has so much to offer, from its vibrant cities and colorful culture to its stunning natural landscapes and delicious cuisine. Soon you will be flying back to Europe with so many amazing memories of Patagonia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and everything in between.
14 day tour
price per person in double shared room
IGUAZU Extention -1 7 day tour
price per person in double shared room
Important We require a 30% deposit to confirm a booking, with full payment due 14 days prior to trip departure.
