Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Meals

13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Glacier Talk, El Calafate Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Indigenous History Museum Experience, Ushuaia Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Local Tango Lesson, Buenos Aires Your Discover Moment: San Carlos de Bariloche. Arrival transfer. Bariloche Circuito Chico tour. Scenic lake crossing aboard the "Cruce de Lagos". Excursion into Torres del Paine National Park. Guided tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Buenos Aires city tour. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Bus/van, plane, boat, ferry, hiking, walking.

Accommodation

Hotels (13 nts).

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventures' Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:&nbsp; All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours. The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour. There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour. Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date.

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San Carlos de Bariloche - Mountain Biking (450USD per person) - Hiking Isla Chiloé - Chiloé Island Excursion (167USD per person) Volcán Osorno - Osorno Volcano Day Hike (161USD per person) Puerto Varas - Paso Desolacion Trek (161USD per person) Perito Moreno Glacier - Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Tour (45USD per person) Ushuaia - Beagle Channel navigation (1020ARS per person) - The Maritime Museum and Prison at the End of the World Museum (29USD per person) - Tierra del Fuego National Park Visit (5500ARS per person) Buenos Aires - Teatro Colón Tour (25USD per person)

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

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Insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Buenos Aires

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel. There are no planned activities, so check in and enjoy the city. Accommodation: - Kenton Palace (or similar). Transport: - Private Vehicle Included Activities: - Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting Additional Notes: Weather in Patagonia can be unpredictable and changeable throughout the travel season. All activities on this trip (included or optional) are subject to change at any time and in some cases, very last minute based on local conditions. While we do our best to deliver all services as listed, and allow for a variety of optional experiences, we appreciate your understanding that in some cases the itinerary may change without notice.
Day 2 Day 2: Buenos Aires/San Carlos De Bariloche (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Buenos Aires/San Carlos De Bariloche (1B)

Catch a flight to San Carlos de Bariloche in northern Patagonia, known as Argentina’s Lake District. Enjoy the highlights of this picturesque town on a half-day tour, driving along the edge of sapphire-hued Nahuel Huapi Lake, visiting scenic Bahía López, or López Bay, and ascending Cerro Campanario for panoramic views of the surrounding forests and snowcapped peaks. Accommodation: - Hotel Villa Huinid Bustillos (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Plane 02:15 - 03:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Circuito Chico Tour Additional Notes: The luggage restrictions for all Aerolineas Argentinas flights are 15kg for checked baggage and 5kg for carry-ons, if luggage is overweight fees will apply. No organic food is allowed as Patagonia is a protected area. Bags will be checked upon arrival in El Calafate.
Day 3 Day 3: San Carlos De Bariloche (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: San Carlos De Bariloche (1B)

Spend the day on your own in Bariloche, choosing from a range of outdoor activities. Set out on a hike amid luxuriant forests and glacial lakes; explore the Lake District’s dramatic landscapes on a mountain bike; or go white-water rafting near the Chilean border. You can also choose to relax and explore charming Bariloche, sampling some of the delicious chocolate for which the town is known.Bariloche in many ways resembles the alpine resorts of Europe. Sample a beef parrillada, or a variety of fresh salmon or lake trout, then take a day hike around Cerro Catedral or enjoy some shopping. It’s also important to know that Bariloche is famous for its quality and quantity of chocolate! Accommodation: - Hotel Villa Huinid Bustillos (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast
Day 4 Day 4: San Carlos De Bariloche/Puerto Varas (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: San Carlos De Bariloche/Puerto Varas (1B)

Embark upon the famed Andean Lakes Crossing, connecting Argentina and Chile through a network of volcano-lined, crystal-clear lakes. Board a catamaran from Bariloche and sail across the waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake, Lake Frías, and Todos los Santos Lake, experiencing one of the most breathtaking border crossings in the world. Arrive on the shores of Chile and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Varas.There are few areas in the world that can match the Chilean Lake District for scenic grandeur. Enjoy picture-perfect views of snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, emerald lakes, smoking volcanoes, forests, and glaciers. Accommodation: - Hotel Cabana del Lago (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Included Activities: - Cruce de los Lagos Cruise - Border Crossing (Argentina Chile) Additional Notes: The approximate journey time today is 10 to 11 hours. This journey is by comfortable bus and a scenic ferry across the Chilean/Argentine border. Travel time is approximate and based on the time of year and weather conditions. During certain times of the year, the ferry cannot be used. This requires that we will travel overland by bus.
Day 5 Day 5: Puerto Varas (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Puerto Varas (1B)

Enjoy free time to explore this beautiful lakeside town. Opt to take a ferry to Chiloé Island, a fishing village known for its colourful wooden houses built on stilts, and pay a visit to the nearby penguin colony. Or, choose to venture into Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park—the oldest national park in Chile—to hike the Desolation Pass trail, climbing up the ice-clad slopes of Osorno Volcano. Accommodation: - Hotel Cabana del Lago (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: Puerto Varas/Torres Del Paine National Park (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Puerto Varas/Torres Del Paine National Park (1B, 1D)

Catch a flight to Punta Arenas and transfer to Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. One of the most spectacular parks in the Americas, Torres del Paine covers a sweeping expanse of glaciers, forests, and gem-coloured lagoons, crowned by the jagged pinnacles of the Torres del Paine mountains. Settle into your hotel and relax this evening.Words cannot describe the majesty and beauty of this national park in Chilean Patagonia. The lucky people have the opportunity to see this area and those who do will find it difficult to forget its vivid colours and tranquility. Once a large sheep estancia, the park was established in 1959 as the Parque Nacional Lago Grey. Prior to this, “baqueanos” (cowboys) grazed their flocks here and fires occasionally burnt out of control. More land was added to the park in 1962 and the name was changed to its present one. The “Torre” (Tower) Sur rises 2,900m (9,512 ft) above sea level, the Torre Central is 2,850m (9,348 ft) high, and the Torre Norte measures 2,600m (8,528 ft). The “Cuernos” (Horns) del Paine, massive blocks of various rock layers visible from great distances, are as spectacular as the towers themselves. Accommodation: - Hosteria Lago Grey (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Dinner Transport: - Plane: Puerto Varas to Punta Arenas 02:00 Hr(s) - Private Vehicle: Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine National Park 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)
Day 7 Day 7: Torres Del Paine National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Torres Del Paine National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Embark on a full-day exploration of Torres del Paine National Park with an expert guide. Travel by van across the rugged, windswept landscape and set out on short walks to discover some of the park's most majestic features, including Grey Lake, Grey Glacier, Lake Sarmiento, Azul Lagoon, and more. Along the way, keep a lookout for the park’s resident creatures—eagles, condors, foxes, armadillos, as well as an indigenous type of ostrich. Accommodation: - Hosteria Lago Grey (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Included Activities: - Torres del Paine National Park Excursion
Day 8 Day 8: Torres Del Paine National Park/El Calafate (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Torres Del Paine National Park/El Calafate (1B)

Enjoy a scenic drive to El Calafate, Argentina, your base for exploring Los Glaciares National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site makes up part of South America’s largest ice field; it is also home to the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier.Drive towards lofty peaks to the dynamic Moreno Glacier in Glacier National Park. Spot condors, rheas, eagles or flamingos en route, but the real star of the day is the glacier itself, located at the southern terminus of Glacier National Park. Accommodation: - Koi Aiken Hotel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle: Torres del Paine National Park to El Calafate 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)
Day 9 Day 9: El Calafate (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: El Calafate (1B)

This morning, hear a talk by a local glacier expert before venturing into Los Glaciares National Park to view the Perito Moreno Glacier, an active glacier on the southern arm of Lake Argentino. Witness this continually advancing mass calve great chunks of ice into the lake; and opt to take a boat ride along the glacier’s front wall, where most of the calving takes place. Accommodation: - Koi Aiken Hotel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle: El Calafate Included Activities: - Glacier Talk - Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
Day 10 Day 10: El Calafate/Ushuaia (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: El Calafate/Ushuaia (1B)

Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city on Earth, soaring above the jaw-dropping landscapes of Patagonia. Upon arrival, enjoy a visit to the Museum at the End of the World with a local guide, and learn more about the Indigenous history of the entire region of Tierra del Fuego and of Patagonia. Later, choose to visit the Maritime Museum, housed in a former prison, and learn about the stories of seafarers and captives at the “end of the world", opt to navigate the Beagle Channel, or explore the pristine Tierra del Fuego National Park, one of Patagonia’s crown jewels.Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel. Accommodation: - Cilene del Faro (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Plane 01:15 - 01:30 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Indigenous History Museum Experience
Day 11 Day 11: Ushuaia (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Ushuaia (1B)

Travel to Martillo Island to get up close with the gentoo and Magellanic penguins that reside here part of the year, and learn about their habits and behaviour from a naturalist guide. Accommodation: - Cilene del Faro (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Included Activities: - Penguin Rookery Excursion
Day 12 Day 12: Ushuaia/Buenos Aires (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Ushuaia/Buenos Aires (1B)

Fly back to Buenos Aires and take time to explore this vibrant metropolis on your own, visiting some of the city’s galleries, museums, and cafés. This evening, consider catching a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías in the area, or wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets as you search for places to try the succulent and deliciously tender steak that Argentina is known for.Fly north to the buzzing metropolis that is Buenos Aires. Known as the “Paris of the Americas”, Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. When you’re finished exploring, rest your feet and enjoy a drink at one of the many sidewalk cafés, ideal places to get a feel for the contemplative Argentine way of life. Since Buenos Aires will be the last chance to try the succulent beef, chicken, and chorizo parrilladas, dig in and enjoy! Accommodation: - Kenton Palace (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Plane 03:30 Hr(s)
Day 13 Day 13: Buenos Aires (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Buenos Aires (1B, 1D)

Discover the charms of Buenos Aires on a city tour. Visit key landmarks such as Plaza de Mayo and the pink balcony made famous by Argentina’s iconic first lady Eva Perón; and see the Recoleta Cemetery, where Perón is buried. Explore the city’s most interesting neighbourhoods, including San Telmo and the colourful artist’s quarter of La Boca. This evening, enjoy a private tango lesson at a personal studio; then practice your moves alongside other students and teachers during a milonga, a social dancing event.Known as the “Paris of the Americas”, Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. Visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo. Consider catching a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías or wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets. Accommodation: - Kenton Palace (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Dinner Included Activities: - Buenos Aires Guided City Tour - Local Tango Lesson Additional Notes: Transportation can vary on this day. Depending on the size of the group, we may take taxis, a private mini-bus, or even jump on the very fast and convenient metro.
Day 14 Day 14: Buenos Aires (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Buenos Aires (1B)

Depart at any time. Meals Included: - Breakfast Included Activities: - Departure Day

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Day 1: Buenos Aires

Day 2: Buenos Aires/San Carlos De Bariloche (1B)

Day 3: San Carlos De Bariloche (1B)

Day 4: San Carlos De Bariloche/Puerto Varas (1B)

Day 5: Puerto Varas (1B)

Day 6: Puerto Varas/Torres Del Paine National Park (1B, 1D)

Day 7: Torres Del Paine National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 8: Torres Del Paine National Park/El Calafate (1B)

Day 9: El Calafate (1B)

Day 10: El Calafate/Ushuaia (1B)

Day 11: Ushuaia (1B)

Day 12: Ushuaia/Buenos Aires (1B)

Day 13: Buenos Aires (1B, 1D)

Day 14: Buenos Aires (1B)

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