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Puerto Natales: We’ll jump on a catamaran and sail through fjords. Spotting penguins and sea lions on our quest to see the famous glaciers. Torres del Paine National Park: If you’re looking for iconic views of mountains, glaciers and lakes to fill your memory and Insta page, this is the place. El Calafate: El Calafate: Breathe in that pristine air. Immerse yourself in nature. And get the best views of the Perito Moreno Glacier. A trek to the ultimate viewpoint. See the icy blue lagoon. The sparkling glacier. And the jagged peaks that pierce the Patagonian skies.

Meals

3 Dinner (D) 8 Breakfast (B) 4 Lunch (L)

Transport

Mini-Van, Local Public Bus

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Guide

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

Accommodation

8 nights in hotel

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Insurance is not included.

Optional

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Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Puerto Natales
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales is known as the gateway to Patagonia and the iconic Torres Del Paine National Park. Formerly a modest fishing port, this will be our home for the next few days, as we admire the towering granite rocks, bright blue glacial waters and frosted snowy peaks.
Day 2 Day 2: Puerto Natales
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Puerto Natales

Today we’ll kickstart our Puerto Natales adventures. After breakfast we’ll board a catamaran and head to the Balmacede and Serrano glaciers. Along the way to the glaciers we’ll glide over the bright azure waters, stopping for views of penguin colonies, sea-lions and rushing waterfalls before we finally reach the glittering glaciers. Here, we’ll take a short hike and soak up some jaw-dropping vistas.
Day 3 Day 3: Puerto Natales
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Puerto Natales

Today’s your opportunity to explore Puerto Natales for yourself. Check out the ship museum, explore the historic centre, spot condors soaring overhead, discover the Milodon cave or just admire the vibrant colours that paint the sky at sunrise and sunset. There’s also an option to enjoy some authentic, rustic Patagonian culture with a visit to an Estancia (working farm) where you can learn about the Gaucho way of life and soak up some scenery atop your very own horse.
Day 4 Day 4: Puerto Natales
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Puerto Natales

Today it’s time for the headline event, Torres Del Paine National Park. Encompassing lakes, rivers, mountains and glaciers, the Chilean Torres Del Paine National Park is one of the most recognisable symbols of Patagonia’s natural beauty, and today we’ll hike deep into this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. With 17 hours of daylight during the summer months, watching the Torres Del Paine horns reach into the sky, glowing furious violets and reds as the sun sets, is an experience that has no comparison. Keep a look out for foxes, condors, deer and maybe even the elusive puma.
Day 5 Day 5: Puerto Natales To El Calafate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Puerto Natales To El Calafate

Today, after breakfast, we’ll make the crossing from Chile to Argentina as the locals do - by public bus, with plenty of opportunity to marvel at the staggering scenery all around us. Named after a berry that, according to legend, once eaten guarantees your return to the Patagonian region, El Calafate is the gateway to even more spectacular beauty, namely the gargantuan Perito Moreno Glacier and the Los Glaciares National Park.
Day 6 Day 6: El Calafate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: El Calafate

Today we’ll visit the Los Glaciares National Park. Known as the ’Austral Andes’, this is a bonafide natural wonder of the world, with mountains, lakes, woods, glaciers and the arid Patagonia steppe. We’ll hike in the southern area of the park, before taking a tour of the Perito Moreno glacier on a boat, getting up close to the epic walls of ice and watching how its blueish tint dyes the sparkling lake below. This is an experience we’ll never forget.
Day 7 Day 7: El Calafate To El Chaltén
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: El Calafate To El Chaltén

Today we’ll head to El Chaltén, a small village in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park. Known as the ’capital of trekking’ El Chaltén is the perfect place to be immersed in unspoiled nature. Simply walk the magical forest trails and breath the pure mountain air, or opt for an ice climbing lesson for an adventure like no other.
Day 8 Day 8: El Chaltén
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: El Chaltén

Today is a full day to make the most of El Chaltén. Checking out the rugged, sky-puncturing peaks of Mount Fitz Roy -the most iconic symbols of Patagonia- is a must, and we’ll trek to the famous viewpoint of Laguana De los Tres, with the sparkling blue lagoon, granite walls and pure white De los Tres glacier giving us a feast for the eyes unmatched anywhere in the world. We’ll have our final group dinner in El Chaltén tonight, still giddy from all that natural beauty.
Day 9 Day 9: El Chaltén To El Calafate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: El Chaltén To El Calafate

Today we’ll show each other our favourite photos and say our sad farewells over a final group breakfast together, but we won’t forget those Patagonian peaks in a hurry. We complete our journey with a transfer back to the hotel in El Calafate, where our trip ends on arrival.

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Patagonia Trail (9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Patagonia Trail (9 Days)

Day 1: Start Puerto Natales

Day 2: Puerto Natales

Day 3: Puerto Natales

Day 4: Puerto Natales

Day 5: Puerto Natales To El Calafate

Day 6: El Calafate

Day 7: El Calafate To El Chaltén

Day 8: El Chaltén

Day 9: El Chaltén To El Calafate

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