Experience Overview
Take a step into a world of pure nature in Patagonia, where crystal-clear waters meet mountainside glaciers. Feel the Latin-infused rhythms of Buenos Aires. Breathe in the peace and serenity of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Enjoy a 4-night cruise through the fjords of Patagonia. Engage in a variety of nature hikes. Spend the day by the Pia Glacier. View a colony of Magellanic penguins. Connect with a local gaucho (cowboy) at an Argentine lamb roast. Find a haven of snowcapped Andes and ethereal fjords in the wilderness of Chile and Argentina.
Highlights
- Get a glimpse into Argentine culture at a lively tango performance.
- Meet a local gaucho (cowboy) and learn all about life on the ranch.
- Embark on a 4-night cruise through the fjords and ethereal wilderness of Patagonia.
Trip Details
Product Code: 18357
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator: Collette (CA)
Supplier Code: 15675
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Finishes: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 14 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
- Visit Area: Buenos Aires,Perito Moreno Glacier,Torres del Paine National Park,Ainsworth Bay,Tucker Islets,Pia Glacier,Glacier Alley,Cape Horn,Wulaia Bay,Ushuaia,Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Admittance: Buenos Aires,Perito Moreno Glacier,Torres del Paine National Park,Ainsworth Bay,Tucker Islets,Pia Glacier,Glacier Alley,Cape Horn,Wulaia Bay,Ushuaia,Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Meals included: 24
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $10,599 ($757 /day)
Itinerary
Snowcapped mountains towering in the distance. Vibrant teal waters lapping against the shore. Glaciers carving their way through the valleys. This is Patagonia – a rugged wonderland of nature nestled along Argentina and Chile.
Hotel Name: Palladio Hotel Buenos Aires - MGallery
Arrive in Buenos Aires, a city that radiates Latin-infused rhythm mixed with European heritage. Meet your fellow travelers for a welcome briefing at your hotel. Head to dinner with your new friends and indulge in savory Argentine flavors.
Dinner Included
Visit Area: Buenos Aires
The capital and largest city in Argentina has been an autonomous district since 1880. Buenos Aires is a top tourist destination, known for its European-style architecture and rich cultural life. The city currently has the highest concentration of theaters in the world. Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan center of the nation and offers a large cultural diversity due to the waves of immigration during the years. It is known as the land of the portenos (people of the port) — which is what the people from Buenos Aires are referred to as — and traditions, but the land is also large in industrial and commercial activities. Although Buenos Aires is a large cosmopolitan area, it also offers a very historical background, reflected in the French and Italian architecture, and numerous museums and cultural centers.
Start the day with a visit to the famous Recoleta Cemetery and take in the towering mausoleums – considered to be one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world – and the final resting place of Eva Peron. After, embark on a panoramic city tour and coast down the famous Avenida 9 de Julio. Take in the Parisian architecture and verdant trees lining the world’s widest avenue. Discover the city’s most well-known sites before arriving to the colorful neighborhood of La Boca. This afternoon is yours to spend as you please. Perhaps you’ll take a tour of the Teatro Colón or eat your way through the San Telmo Market.
Breakfast Included
Hotel Name: Mirador del Lago Hotel
Visit Area: Perito Moreno Glacier
Discover the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO site that forms part of the Patagonian Continental Ice Field and is one of the few glaciers in the world still advancing.
Fly to El Calafate, the gateway to Patagonia’s natural splendor, known as the “National Capital of the Glaciers.” Perhaps in the afternoon you’ll join your Tour Manager on a walk to the Reserva Laguna Nimez. Don’t forget your binoculars as this natural reserve is home to various indigenous birds. Gather this evening for dinner with your fellow travelers.
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Admittance: Patagonian Estancia
Meet some local gauchos at a typical Patagonian estancia, a type of working ranch in South America, where you’ll partake in a traditional lamb roast lunch and learn about the local culture.
This morning, get ready to embark on a cruise that will take you up close to the Perito Moreno Glacier. This gigantic tower of vibrant ice rests against blue-green waters – an awe-inspiring blanket to the natural world. Then, capture many views of the glacier from a series of walkways. Gaze off the shoreline in search of floating icebergs as you listen to the resounding crack of ice sheets breaking free.
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Hotel Name: Remota Patagonia Lodge
Visit Area: Torres del Paine National Park
Glaciers, lakes, rivers, mountains, Torres del Paine National Park has it all if you’re looking for views to take your breath away. It’s the largest and one of the most visited parks in all of Chile and spans approximately 242,242 hectares (598,338 acres). The park is home to more than 100 species of colorful birds and some of the most beautiful flora on earth including a stunning display of color in autumn and ladyslippers in summer.
Make your way into Chile at Puerto Natales. En route, stop to spend time with a local gaucho in his home – a typical Patagonian estancia. Enjoy a traditional lamb roast lunch as you chat and learn about the culture. Venture through the edge of the Patagonian countryside, featuring unparalleled views of lakes and mountains, before settling into your hotel.
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Admittance: 4-Night Fjord Cruise
Cruise through the most remote corners of the world on the Stella Australis as you take in the majestic scenery of colossal glaciers, powerful waterfalls, and awe-inspiring scenery. Relax aboard your elegant ship as you enjoy fine dining, great ambiance, and once-in-a-lifetime excursions.
Venture into Torres Del Paine National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Among the jagged mountains, ethereal teal waters, and expansive grasslands, you may spot soaring condors, inquisitive guanacos (llamas), and independent felines. Marvel at the cascading waterfalls as you make your way through what is considered one of South America’s most incredible national parks.
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Hotel Name: Ventus Australis
Visit Area: Ainsworth Bay
Discover the coastal metropolis city of Punta Arenas with a local guide. Admire the sights where brightly colored houses meet modern skyscrapers. As the day draws to a close, leave the mainland on the Ventus Australis – your home for the next four nights. Head for one of the most remote corners of the world as you sail through Chilean waters.
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Admittance: Ainsworth Forest or Ainsworth Moraine
Journey to Ainsworth Bay before heading towards the Tucker Islets for some quality time in nature. Embark on new adventures by starting at the beach to discover Ainsworth Forest. Learn all about the evolution and vegetation as a cause of the glacier recession. You may even stumble upon a peat bog and even explore a beaver habitat -OR- venture off on an active hike along a glacial moraine – a unique form of glacial sediment of rock and soil formed over time by erosion. No matter what you choose, take in surreal views of the Almirantazgo Sound and Darwin Mountain Range.
Ainsworth Forest
Activity Level: 2
This option is mostly flat and done at a relaxed pace. You will be transported to the activity via Zodiac.
Ainsworth Moraine
Activity Level: 4
This option may require you to use ropes and navigate over rocks in order to reach the summit. It is more of a demanding hike and not possible for those with mobility issues. You will be transported to the activity via Zodiac.
Dock in Ainsworth Bay. As you take your Zodiac to shore, keep an eye out for the area’s extensive birdlife or perhaps a colony of elephant seals. Get ready to choose how to spend the morning because it’s your choice! Embark on new adventures by starting at the beach to discover Ainsworth Forest. Learn all about the evolution and vegetation as a cause of the glacier recession and explore a beaver habitat -OR- venture off on an active hike along a glacial moraine – a unique form of glacial sediment made from rock and soil. No matter what you choose, take in surreal views of the Almirantazgo Sound and Darwin Mountain Range. Back on the ship, sail to the Tucker Islets where you’ll head to shore for a close-up view of the Magellan penguins.*
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Visit Area: Tucker Islets
Take a Zodiac to shore and stand in awe before the Pia Glacier, a colossal mass of ice slowly crawling down the mountains. Decide where you want to hike** because it’s your choice! Traverse the Pia Boulders on a medium level hike for panoramic views of the glacier -OR- venture on an easy walk towards the Pia Lookout for panoramic views of the glacier. Back onboard the ship, continue through the Beagle Channel and into Glacier Alley. These impressive masses of ice are so large that most of them are named after countries – including Holland, Italy, Germany, and France.
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Visit Area: Pia Glacier
Behold the breathtakingly big Pia Glacier. Nestled between mountains and sea, it is located in an isolated corner of the Chilean Fjords. Hear it creak and crack as the ice moves, and perhaps see a large chunk calve from the frozen wall.
Disembark*** at Cape Horn National Park, home to an archipelago of islands, and considered to be the “End of the Earth.” This afternoon, anchor at fabled Wulaia Bay and visit the historic radio station, formerly used by the Chilean Navy. Explore the area by selecting a hike** alongside an expert guide because it’s your choice! Head towards the peak on the most difficult hike for a scenic lookout -OR- embark on a slower paced hike with a medium difficulty towards the Forest Lookout -OR- take a peaceful nature walk along the beach for a chance to witness even more wildlife. Each choice will offer sprawling vistas of the gentle bay and allows time to leave a postcard at the information center.
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Hotel Name: Los Acebos
Admittance: Pia Boulder or Pia Outlook
Visit the huge glacier that lies in a fjord along the Chilean Patagonia coast. The best part is that you decide where you want to hike because it’s your choice! Traverse the Pia Boulders on a medium level hike for panoramic views of the glacier. Keep in mind that this terrain is more challenging than your average day hike -OR- travel on a different trail and venture on an easier hike towards the Pia Lookout where panoramic views of the glacier will greet you.
Pia Boulders
Activity Level: 2
This option is an easy walk but depending on weather spots could be slippery. You will be transported to the activity via Zodiac.
Pia Lookout
Activity Level: 3
Medium level hike with uphill elements. You will be transported to the activity via Zodiac.
Embark on your final sail through Patagonia as you enter Argentine waters, docking at Ushuaia. End your Patagonian adventure at Tierra del Fuego National Park. With the wind in your hair and fresh air in your lungs, breathe in the peace and serenity. There’s nothing like witnessing the dramatic landscape of waterfalls, glaciers, and forests surrounding you.
Breakfast Included
Hotel Name: Palladio Hotel Buenos Aires - MGallery
Visit Area: Glacier Alley
Fly to Buenos Aires where you’ll spend most of the day at leisure. Gather for a farewell dinner at a popular tango house to savor Argentine cuisine before watching an authentic tango performance.
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Visit Area: Cape Horn
The southernmost headland of Tierra del Fuego, Cape Horn marks where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. The waters there are particularly violent and many sailors prefer to use the Strait of Magellan instead of the extremely challenging nautical route around notorious Cape Horn.
Say adios to Argentina as your tour draws to a close this morning.
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Visit Area: Wulaia Bay
Enter this beautiful bay and see the historical site where the famous naturalist Charles Darwin ventured in 1833. The island, once traveled to only by Yamana people on canoes, is home to the southernmost aboriginal people in the history of the world.
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