Grand Patagonia Journey: Bariloche, El Calafate & Ushuaia
Bariloche, El Calafate and Ushuaia. From the lake district to the Perito Moreno Glacier and the southern tip of the continent. From the enchanting lake district near San Carlos de Bariloche, to the awe-inspiring Los Glaciares National Park with its iconic Perito Moreno Glacier, and all the way to the southern tip of the continent in Tierra del Fuego, where the city of Ushuaia opens the gateway to Antarctica. Independent departure, any travel date. From US$3,705 per person, based on double occupancy.
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights · Any travel date · Guided in English and Spanish
Short itinerary
Day 1 – Buenos Aires: Arrival and welcome dinner with an Argentine cultural experience
Day 2 – Buenos Aires to San Carlos de Bariloche: Flight and a free afternoon
Day 3 – San Carlos de Bariloche: Circuito Chico, Cerro Campanario chairlift and chocolate tasting
Day 4 – San Carlos de Bariloche: A free day, optional Victoria Island or Ruta de los 7 Lagos
Day 5 – San Carlos de Bariloche to El Calafate: Flight to El Calafate
Day 6 – El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier and Safari Náutico catamaran
Day 7 – El Calafate: A free day, optional excursion to El Chaltén
Day 8 – El Calafate to Ushuaia: Flight to Ushuaia
Day 9 – Ushuaia: End of the World Train, Tierra del Fuego National Park and Beagle Channel
Day 10 – Ushuaia to Buenos Aires: Flight back to Buenos Aires
Day 11 – Buenos Aires: City sightseeing and dinner tango show in San Telmo
Day 12 – Buenos Aires: Transfer to the airport
What's included
• Airport transfers in every destination
• 11 nights' accommodation: 3 in Buenos Aires, 3 in San Carlos de Bariloche, 3 in El Calafate and 2 in Ushuaia
• Welcome dinner with an Argentine cultural experience, mate tasting and alfajores workshop
• Circuito Chico half-day tour in Bariloche (65 km), with chairlift to Cerro Campanario and a guided chocolate tasting
• Full-day tour to Perito Moreno Glacier, with the Safari Náutico catamaran trip across Lago Rico
• Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park
• Half-day tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park, with the End of the World Train
• Beagle Channel boat trip and guided nature walk on Bridges Island
• Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park
• Half-day sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires (3 hours), with Plaza de Mayo and La Boca
• Dinner tango show with live orchestra in San Telmo
• 11 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Accommodation
Option 1 – Standard Accommodation (included in the program)
• 3 nights in Buenos Aires, Hotel Carles (or similar).
• 3 nights in San Carlos de Bariloche, Hotel Ayres del Nahuel.
• 3 nights in El Calafate, Hotel Sierra Nevada (or similar).
• 2 nights in Ushuaia, Hotel Canal Beagle (or similar).
Option 2 – Superior Accommodation (upgrade supplement)
• Upgraded hotels are available in every destination. Ask us for options and rates.
What's not included
• Flights: Flights are not included.
• Optional activities (at an extra cost):
• Navigation to Victoria Island and walk in the Arrayanes Forest
• Full-day excursion to San Martín de los Andes (Ruta de los 7 Lagos)
• Full-day excursion to El Chaltén