7-day tour Patagonia: Perito Moreno glacier and Torres del Paine

Day 1 - Arrival El Calafate - Dinner Experience

Start point El Calafate Airport , Aeropuerto Internacional de El Calafate - Comandante Armando Tola (FTE), Ruta Provincial 11 s/n, Lago Argentino, Santa Cruz Z9405, Argentina 06:00 - 23:00

Welcome to the land of glaciers: El Calafate, located in Santa Cruz province, in south Patagonia.

Upon arrival we transfer from El Calafate airport to our accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure to visit the city or to do any optional excursion that this incredible place has to offer us.

At night we will experience savor home-cooked meal in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The dishes are prepared with local products and a ubiquitous ingredient in homemade food...lots of love! The menu is accompanied by selected wine pairings from Argentine and Patagonian wineries. Therefore, with each course he respect the aromas and flavors in a harmonious and palatable way. The menu is based on regional cuisine and adapt the local products to a journey of unforgettable flavors. Then we go back to our accommodation.

Lodging in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Meals: Welcome Dinner

 

Day 2 - Perito Moreno Glacier with Safari Nautico Boat Trip

Today is all about one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders: the Perito Moreno Glacier. This incredible ice giant flows from the Patagonian Ice Field — the third largest ice mass on the planet after Antarctica and Greenland — and stretches over an area of 22,000 square kilometers.

Thanks to unique local conditions, Perito Moreno is one of the few glaciers in the world that’s still advancing — and the only one that regularly performs its famous natural show: a dramatic cycle of closure and rupture.

The road takes us right to the glacier’s face, just a few meters away. From there, we’ll take in the roars and rumbles of ice crashing into the water, the spectacular collapse of ice towers, and the ever-changing hues of this icy colossus. It’s a sight — and sound — you won’t forget.

Later, we’ll head to Bajo de las Sombras, where we board a catamaran and sail across Lago Rico, getting even closer to the massive ice wall and floating icebergs from a whole new perspective.

After a day filled with awe and wonder, we return to our accommodation in El Calafate to relax and relive the magic.

Lodging in El Calafate - Double or Single Base 

Meals: Breakfast 

 

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Day 3 - El Calafate

Today is yours to enjoy El Calafate at your own pace! You can take it easy, explore the town, or choose one of the many optional excursions this corner of Patagonia has to offer.

If you're up for adventure, we suggest a full-day tour to El Chaltén, a charming village nestled at the base of the majestic Mount Fitz Roy — a paradise for nature lovers and hikers.

Or, if you prefer something more cultural and relaxing, you might want to visit a traditional Patagonian ranch and experience the local lifestyle, with great food and stunning landscapes.

Whichever you choose, it’s the perfect chance to make the most of your time in this magical region.

Lodging in El Calafate - Double or Single Base 

Meals: Breakfast

 

 

Day 4 - El Calafate - Puerto Natales

After breakfast, we transfer to the bus station to begin our journey to Puerto Natales, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of Chilean Patagonia.

Today, we’ll cross the Andes Mountains, moving from Argentina into Chile — a journey that’s as scenic as it is memorable. Traveling by bus is a very common and authentic way to experience this region, offering breathtaking views of vast Patagonian steppes, shimmering lakes, and snow-dusted peaks along the way.

Once we arrive in Puerto Natales, a transfer will be waiting at the bus station to take us to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this charming town at your own pace — walk along the peaceful waterfront, admire the views of the fjords, or enjoy a warm drink in one of its cozy cafés.

Lodging in Puerto Natales - Double or Single Base 

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 5 - Torres del Paine National Park & Milodon Cave

We start early in the morning from Puerto Natales and embark on an unforgettable adventure toward Torres del Paine National Park, located about 90 minutes away. The drive itself is a treat — we travel across the sweeping Patagonian steppe, keeping our eyes open for native wildlife like guanacos, rheas, foxes, and with a bit of luck, even condors gliding overhead.

Upon arrival, we enter one of the most iconic and untouched protected areas in the world: Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve celebrated for its breathtaking beauty and ecological importance.

Throughout the day, we’ll explore the park’s most stunning highlights. We'll stop at panoramic viewpoints to snap incredible photos of Lake Nordenskjöld, with its turquoise waters and dramatic mountain backdrop. We’ll also witness the force of Salto Grande, a roaring waterfall connecting the Nordenskjöld and Pehoé Lakes.

One of the day’s most unforgettable moments will be the view of the Cuernos del Paine (the “Horns of Paine”) — surreal, jagged peaks that make this landscape feel like another world.

Later on, we’ll continue to the Grey Lake viewpoint, where the distant Grey Glacier and floating icebergs create a hauntingly beautiful scene — a powerful reminder of the forces of nature that shaped Patagonia.

As the sun begins to set behind the peaks, we head back to Puerto Natales, arriving in the evening with our hearts full of wonder and our cameras full of unforgettable memories.

📍 If you’d like to experience the full-day tour that includes the famous hike to the Las Torres viewpoint, just let us know in advance so we can arrange it for you!

Lodging in Puerto Natales - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch

 

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Day 6 - Puerto Natales

Today is a free day to enjoy Puerto Natales at your own rhythm. You can take it easy, stroll around town, soak in the fjord views… or dive into one of the amazing optional excursions this region has to offer.

If you're into nature and scenic landscapes, we highly recommend the navigation to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers — a magical journey through the Última Esperanza fjord, surrounded by waterfalls, forests, and towering ice walls.

Or, if you’re more the adventurous type, why not stretch your legs on a half-day hike to Cerro Benítez? This trail offers panoramic views, wildlife spotting, and the chance to explore caves with ancient rock art — a perfect blend of nature and history.

Whatever you choose, it’s the ideal moment to create your own Patagonian memory.

Lodging in Puerto Natales - Double or Single Base 

Meals: Breakfast  

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Day 7 - Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas´s Airport

End point Punta Arenas´s Airport , Aeropuerto Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo (PUQ), Camino Aeropuerto s/n, Punta Arenas, Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic 6200000, Chile 06:00 - 23:00

At the indicated time, we’ll provide your transfer to Punta Arenas Airport, marking the end of our services.

If you're flying from Puerto Natales Airport instead, no worries — we can drop you off there as well.

Meals: Breakfast  

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Note: You can go back to El Calafate in Argentina or you can op to do an extension to Ushuaia, the city of the end of the world.

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INCLUDED SERVICES

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• Accommodation

  -  Standard Accommodation: 

  - 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Sierra Nevada or similar in El Calafate - Double or Single Base  

  - 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Martin Gusinde or similar in Puerto Natales - Double or Single Base  

  - Superior Accommodation 

  - 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Rochester Calafate or similar in El Calafate - Double or Single Base  

  - 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Weskar or similar in Puerto Natales - Double or Single Base

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• Guide

• - Billingual Guide is included during tours 

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• Meals

  - 6 Breakfasts, 1 Box Lunch

   

  This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let People Travel and Experience know the food option that you prefer.

 

• Additional Services

  - Private transfers from / to the airport in both destinations 

  - 3 Night´s Accommodation in El Calafate - Double / Single Base

  - Dinner Experience at Rancho A parte restaurant (Doors Closed restaurant)

  - Full Day Tour Perito Moreno Glacier with Safari Nautico Boat Trip (Spanish / English Speaking Guide) 

  - Entrance Fee to Los Glaciares National Park 

  - Transfer from / to Bus Station in El Calafate and Puerto Natales 

  - Bus from El Calafate (Argentina) - Puerto Natales (Chile) 

  - 3 Night´s Accommodation in Puerto Natales - Double / Single Base

  - Full Day Tour Torres del Paine National Park with Box Lunch 

  - Entrance Fee to Torres del Paine National Park 

  - 6 Breakfast, 1 Box Lunch, 1 Dinner 

 

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NON INCLUDED SERVICES

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• Flights

  Flights are non included 

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• Additional Services

  - Optional Excursions 

  - Meals non detailed in the itinerary

  - Tips 

  - Domestic / International Flights