Premium Patagonia
9 Days Starting in Santiago, Chile and ending in Ushuaia, Argentina
Visiting: Santiago, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, Balmaceda Glacier, Serrano Glacier, Estancia Perales, El Calafate, Glaciers National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier, Ushuaia, Museo del Fin del Mundo, Martillo Island, Beagle Channel, Acatushun Museum
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GGPU
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
15-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the Premium Patagonia tour, an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Chile and Argentina. Begin your adventure in Santiago, then travel to Puerto Natales, where you'll stay in a sustainable hotel with breathtaking views, serving as your gateway to the majestic Torres del Paine National Park. Experience the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina, one of the few glaciers not retreating, and enjoy a customized exploration of Torres del Paine tailored to your group's interests. In Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, walk among penguins on Martillo Island and delve into local wildlife at the Acatushún Museum. Throughout your journey, an expert local leader will enrich your experience with insights into the region's culture and natural wonders. Travel by private vehicle, plane, and boat, ensuring a seamless and immersive exploration of Patagonia's pristine beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Santiago
Location: Santiago
Accommodation: Hotel Bidasosa or similar
Accommodation Name: Hotel Bidasoa or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Chile. Your adventure begins in Santiago, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Here, you‘ll meet your fellow travellers and local leader at a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe head out for a self-paced walking tour and get to know your surroundings. After your meeting, head out for dinner at a local wine bar. Get to know your group over a multi-course meal matched with delicious local wines and learn more about your upcoming adventure in the wilds of Patagonia.
Day 2: Puerto Natales
Location: Santiago, Puerto Natales
Accommodation: Altiplanico Puerto Natales (Feature Stay) or similar
Accommodation Name: Altiplanico Puerto Natales (Feature Stay) or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a travel day so sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. You’ll leave the hotel early in the morning (your departure time can vary depending on the flight) and fly from Santiago to Puerto Natales. From here, you’ll drive to your accommodation, passing views of the Patagonian landscape along the way. Look out for wildlife like guanacos and take the opportunity to get to know your group a little better. When you arrive, check into your Feature Stay hotel, which has been designed to blend into the landscape and make the most of the sweeping views. With amazing scenery right outside your window, this is the perfect spot to connect with nature and leave the rest of the world behind. After an orientation walk with your leader around Puerto Natales, you might like to join your group for dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Puerto Natales
Location: Torres del Paine National Park
Accommodation: Altiplanico Puerto Natales (Feature Stay) or similar
Accommodation Name: Altiplanico Puerto Natales (Feature Stay) or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
With a full day to explore Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, you’re set for some great adventures today. Today’s activities will be customised based on the weather and your group’s fitness level and interests. You might see Grey Glacier and the surrounding icebergs, or head to the Salto Grande waterfall and see the Paine Massif. Maybe go on some short hikes – the great thing about this national park is its natural beauty can be seen from anywhere!
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Day 4: Puerto Natales
Location: Puerto Natales, Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, Balmaceda Glacier, Serrano Glacier, Estancia Perales
Accommodation: Altiplanico Puerto Natales (Feature Stay) or similar
Accommodation Name: Altiplanico Puerto Natales (Feature Stay) or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you’ll be exploring the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers within Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, which can only be accessed by sea. Cruise through the Ultima Esperanza fjord, passing by glaciers, waterfalls and small estancias, eventually arriving at the Balmaceda glacier. Continue to the end of the fjord and take a short walk to a viewpoint looking over the glacier before cruising back the way you came, keeping a look out for imperial cormorants and sea lions as you go. After your cruise, head to nearby Estancia Perales to enjoy lunch and amazing views. Tonight, perhaps head out for a dinner with your group in Puerto Natales and share stories about today’s adventures.
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Day 5: El Calafate
Location: El Calafate, Glaciers National Park
Accommodation: Design Suites Hotel or similar
Accommodation Name: Design Suites Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a hearty breakfast to prepare you for a day of travel, cross the international border from Chile to Argentina and arrive at El Calafate. This is your gateway to the Glaciers National Park. As a major hub for adventurers headed to Perito Moreno, El Calafate has undergone a lot of development in recent decades. Located on the shore of the Argentino Lake and surrounded by the Andes range, this is a scenic place to spend a few days. After your long travel day, you may want to simply relax at your hotel.
Day 6: El Calafate
Location: El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier
Accommodation: Design Suites Hotel or similar
Accommodation Name: Design Suites Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, drive to the Perito Moreno Glacier – one of the few balanced glaciers in the world. At 3 km (1.8 mi) wide and 30 km (19 mi) long, it’s a spectacular sight. There are multiple viewing platforms overlooking Lake Argentino, and they provide an ideal vantage point to watch and listen to the crack of the ice as it plunges into the waters below. After you have watched the calving glacier, board your boat with an English-speaking guide for a glacier cruise that takes you even closer to the glacier. You can also choose to pre-book a mini trek that will have you walking on top of part of the glacier. After an amazing day, you’ll head back to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.
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Day 7: Ushuaia
Location: Ushuaia, Museo del Fin del Mundo
Accommodation: Cilene del Faro or similar
Accommodation Name: Cilene del Faro or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take to the skies on a flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia this morning. When you arrive, check in to your hotel, which is ideally located for exploring the city. After a walk around town with your leader to get your bearings, the rest of the day and night is yours to enjoy your own way. You could visit the Museo del Fin del Mundo (End of the World Museum) or take a stroll along the waterfront. Tonight, you might like to head out for drinks or a casual dinner with your group or enjoy a quiet night in.
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Day 8: Ushuaia
Location: Ushuaia, Martillo Island, Beagle Channel, Acatushun Museum
Accommodation: Cilene del Faro or similar
Accommodation Name: Cilene del Faro or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast with your group, set off on a tour of Martillo Island where you’ll get to walk alongside the penguins that call this island home. Take a scenic drive with views of the Beagle Chanel and board a boat that will take you to the island where you can stroll beside hundreds of penguins. Keep an eye out for the island’s other wildlife as well, such as cormorants, petrels and Nordic skuas. On the way back to Ushuaia, you’ll stop at the Acatushun Museum to learn more about the animals that live in this remote part of the world. Tonight, maybe head out to celebrate the final night of your Patagonian adventure.
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Day 9: Ushuaia
Location: Ushuaia
Meals Included: Breakfast
There are no activities planned for today, and you’re free to leave at any time after check out. If you’d like to spend more time in Ushuaia, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to book additional accommodation. Ushuaia is the starting point of our Antarctica sailing trips, so speak with your booking agent if this is something that you are interested in.
What's Included
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Puerto Natales - Full Day Torres del Paine Tour
Enjoy a full day tour of Torres del Paine National Park, customized to suit the group's fitness levels and interests.
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Puerto Natales - Full Day Bernardo O'Higgins Tour with Serrano and Balmeceda Glacier
Explore the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers within Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, accessible only by sea.
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El Calafate - Perito Moreno Tour
Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few balanced glaciers in the world, and enjoy a glacier cruise.
What's Not Included
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Optional Mini Trek on Perito Moreno Glacier
The optional mini trek on Perito Moreno Glacier is not included and must be booked in advance.
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Single Supplement
A single supplement is available for those who prefer not to share a room, subject to availability.
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Currency Exchange
US Dollars are recommended for exchange in Argentina due to fluctuating exchange rates and ATM withdrawal limits.
Transport
- Private Vehicle , Plane , Boat
Accommodation
- The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
- Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
Important Information
- 1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
- 2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
- 3.We highly recommend you take US Dollars with you to Argentina and change it locally. While ATMs are widely available, there is a daily limit for withdrawals and the exchange rate does fluctuate.
- 4.The optional mini trek on Perito Moreno glacier is possible on this itinerary. Please see the itinerary above for full details of this activity. Places are limited and we recommend you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity. Full passport details are required to hold space.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with a combination of private vehicles, planes, and boats, ensuring a seamless journey through the stunning landscapes of Patagonia. Enjoy the convenience of organized transportation as you explore the breathtaking sights of Chile and Argentina.Accommodation
Throughout the trip, accommodation may vary due to availability, but a similar standard will be maintained. Early arrivals may not have immediate check-in, but luggage storage and shared day rooms are available. Enjoy a Feature Stay at Altiplanico Puerto Natales, designed to blend with the landscape.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is used during the Premium Patagonia tour?
The tour uses a combination of private vehicles, planes, and boats for transportation.
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What is the accommodation like on the Premium Patagonia tour?
The accommodation style is a guideline and may change due to availability. The tour uses a similar standard of accommodation if changes are necessary. Rooms are requested to be ready upon arrival, but this isn't always possible, so luggage can be stored, and shared day rooms may be used until rooms are available.
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What activities are included in the Torres del Paine National Park visit?
The activities in Torres del Paine National Park are customized based on the weather and the group's fitness level and interests. You might see Grey Glacier, Salto Grande waterfall, and the Paine Massif, or go on short hikes to enjoy the natural beauty.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier?
During the visit to Perito Moreno Glacier, you will have multiple viewing platforms to watch and listen to the ice calving. You can also board a boat for a glacier cruise to get closer to the glacier, and there is an option to pre-book a mini trek on the glacier.
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What wildlife can be seen on Martillo Island?
On Martillo Island, you can walk alongside penguins and may also see other wildlife such as cormorants, petrels, and Nordic skuas.
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Is there an airport transfer included in the tour?
Yes, a complimentary airport arrival transfer is included if you arrive on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through the tour provider.
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Is it possible to have a single room during the tour?
Yes, a single supplement is available if you prefer not to share a room. It applies to all nights of the trip and is subject to availability.
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What currency is recommended to bring to Argentina?
It is highly recommended to take US Dollars to Argentina and change it locally, as there is a daily limit for ATM withdrawals and the exchange rate fluctuates.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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