7-day Ushuaia & Puerto Natales - Including Torres Del Paine & Beagle Channel

Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia

Pass By: Ushuaia Airport, V9401 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
Welcome to Argentina’s southernmost city! Upon arrival at Ushuaia Airport, you will have a shared transfer to your hotel.

Stop At: Ushuaia, Ushuaia, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia
You'll have the rest of the day free to to explore the city and go for a picturesque walk or watch boats come in and out of the port. You can also try some delicious fresh seafood or learn about the region’s history at the Maritime Museum (Old Ushuaia Prison).
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia

Day 2: Ushuaia - Full-Day Trekking & Paddling in the National Park

Stop At: Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, Avenida Gral San Martin 1395, Ushuaia V9410BGA Argentina
After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel and depart on a full-day excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park (shared service, entrance fee not included). This tour will give you the opportunity to get off the beaten path and see a side of the park that most visitors miss. Your guided tour of the park includes hiking along the Beagle Channel and canoeing on the Lapataia River to Lapataia Bay (lunch is included). After enjoying the stunning views and learning about the region’s incredible scenery, you’ll be driven back to your hotel. The rest of the evening will be free to enjoy as you wish.
**Note: Canoeing: 1 hour. Subject to weather conditions. Canoeing equipment is included. **Please bring: Waterproof jacket, fleece jacket, extra pair of socks, waterproof shoes or sneakers with good traction, hat and sunglasses.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia

Day 3: Ushuaia - Half-Day Beagle Channel Cruise

Stop At: Canal Beagle, Ushuaia Argentina
After breakfast, you’ll make your way to the pier at downtown for a boat ride (shared service) on the famous Beagle Channel (transport to the pier is not provided). Gain gorgeous panoramas of Ushuaia Bay and see diverse marine wildlife like cormorants or fur seals on Alicia, De los Lobos and De los Pajaros islands. Very close to those, is Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, an authentic symbol of Ushuaia. Hop off the boat on one of the Bridges Isles, where you’ll walk and listen to the history of the native inhabitants, the Yamanas. You’ll enjoy amazing panoramic views of the Beagle Channel with the town of Ushuaia in the distance. During the ride, you will be offered included coffee, tea or a glass of mate, the typical Argentine beverage. After the tour, you’ll get back to your hotel by your own means and the rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish. **Port Tax not included**Subject to weather conditions.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Canal Beagle, Ushuaia Argentina
**OPTIONAL: If you would prefer to upgrade the tour proposed to include the Magellanic Penguin Rookery visit on Martillo Island, please write it down in the 'Special Requirements' box (while booking) and we’ll quote it for you. Please note this optional excursion is available from October to March.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia

Day 4: Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Stop At: Ushuaia, Ushuaia, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia
After breakfast, you’ll make your own way to Ushuaia bus station (transport to bus station is not provided) to embark on a full-day bus trip into Chile, passing through some of Patagonia’s most stunning scenery. Take into account that you’ll be crossing international borders so keep your passport handy!
Duration: 11 hours

Stop At: Punta Arenas, Punta Arenas, Magallanes Region
Upon arrival in Punta Arenas, you’ll make your way to your hotel (transport to your hotel is not provided) and spend the rest of the night resting up for the day ahead.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Punta Arenas

Day 5: Punta Arenas / Puerto Natales

Stop At: Punta Arenas, Punta Arenas, Magallanes Region
At the appropriate time, make your way to Punta Arenas bus station (transport to bus station is not provided). Once on board, a 3 to 4-hour bus ride will take you to Puerto Natales.

**OPTIONAL: This day, you have the option to upgrade your regular bus to a door-to-door transport that includes a navigation and walk on Magdalena Island on Punta Arenas (which houses one of the largest colonies of Magellanic Penguins). This tour is available from mid Oct to March 31st at an extra cost. Please write your request of quotation in the ‘Special Requirements’ box (while booking) and we’ll check availability.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region
Upon arrival in Puerto Natales, you’ll make your way to your hotel (transport to your hotel is not provided). Taxis cost approximately $7 USD. After checking into your hotel in Puerto Natales, you’ll have the rest of the day free to explore this Chilean coastal town on your own.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Natales

Day 6: Puerto Natales - Full-Day Torres del Paine

Stop At: Torres Del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel and depart on a shared full-day guided excursion to Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Patagonia (entrance fee is not included). On the way, you’ll visit Milodon Cave, a natural monument composed of 3 caverns (entrance fee is not included). At Torres del Paine, you will visit the most scenic panoramas of the park that are accessible by vehicle. This park is full of stunning natural beauty, some highlights of this tour are Grey Lake, Pehoe Lake, Salto Grande waterfall, Nordenskjöld Lake, Amarga Lagoon, among others. On the way, your guide will point out local wildlife like wild guanacos, caramel-coloured animals in the llama family. During the tour, we will go to a restaurant located inside the park to take a break with the option of having lunch -not included-. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel. *Snack included* and child seats available (3 to 5 years old) requested in advance
Duration: 11 hours

Pass By: Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region
The rest of the evening will be free for you to do as you wish.

**OPTIONAL: If you would prefer to change the tour proposed to a full-day hiking tour please write it down in the ‘Special Requirements’ box (while booking) and we’ll quote it for you.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Natales

Day 7: Puerto Natales / El Calafate

Pass By: Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region
After breakfast, make your way to Puerto Natales bus station (transport to bus station is not provided).
You will take a bus to either El Calafate (In Argentina) or Punta Arenas (Chile) depending on how you are planning to continue with your journey. Please let us know your preference upon booking, and we'll schedule the bus accordingly.
End of our services.

**On day 7 you can choose to take your bus back to Punta Arenas or to El Calafate.
**It is highly recommended that you reach bus stations at least 30 minutes before departure time.
**NOTES: Our itinerary is pretty flexible, so if you need to add extra nights or want to add extra tours to the itinerary, we can quote them for you. Just make sure to let us know in advance using the ‘Special Requirements’ box while booking.
**The duration and order of tours are approximate, depending on the time of day, traffic conditions, etc.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.