Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Premium leaders are Intrepid’s most experienced, with in-depth knowledge and extensive local networks to make it a trip of a lifetime. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. When not already included in your trip, your leader will be able to recommend a local guide service who can share more detailed or specialised information at specific sites should you be interested in delving deeper.

Meals

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Others

Puerto Natales - Full Day Torres del Paine Tour Puerto Natales - Full Day Bernardo O'Higgins Tour with Serrano and Balmeceda Glacier El Calafate - Perito Moreno Tour Ushuaia - Orientation Tour Ushuaia - Martillo Island Penguin Walk Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport Luggage transfer 24/7 on-ground support

Flights

Internal flights are included. *** All other flights are not included.

Transport

Private vehicle,Plane,Boat

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. Comfortable Hotel (5 nights),Feature Stay (3 nights)

Hygieneprotocol

All Intrepid travellers 18 years and older and Intrepid leaders will be required to be fully vaccinated. Travellers must provide proof of vaccination to the leader at the group meeting on day 1 of the trip. All children 5 and above must provide proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative COVID-19 test. Any high-risk customer who is unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons can apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on a case by case basis. Customers must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional.

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Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Santiago
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Santiago

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Chile. Your adventure begins in Santiago, where you will be collected from the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Here you will meet your fellow travellers and local leader for a welcome meeting at 6:00pm before dinner at a local wine bar. Get to know your group over a multi-course meal matched with delicious local wines and learn more about your upcoming adventure in the wilds of Patagonia.Accommodation: Altiplanico Bellas Artes or similar
Day 2 Day 2: Puerto Natales
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Puerto Natales

Today is a travel day so sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. You’ll leave the hotel early in the morning (your departure time can vary depending on the flight) and fly from Santiago to Punta Arenas. This is a good time to go through your photos or catch up on some reading as the flight takes approximately 3–5 hours. From here, take a transfer to Puerto Natales, a drive of around 3.5 hours, with views of the Patagonian landscape and the chance to see animals like guanacos along the way. On arrival, check into your Feature Stay hotel which has been designed to blend into the landscape and make the most of the sweeping views. With spectacular scenery right outside your window, this is a place to connect with nature and leave the rest of the world behind. After an orientation walk with your leader around Puerto Natales, you may like to join your group for dinner at a local restaurant.Accommodation: Altiplanico Puerto Natales (Feature Stay) or similar
Day 3 Day 3: Puerto Natales
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Puerto Natales

With a full day to explore Torres del Paine National Park in awe-inspiring Chilean Patagonia, you’re set for some great adventures today. Few people have the opportunity to see this area and those who do find it difficult to forget the amazing scenery and incredible wildlife. Even better, you can see all these things and more without having to hike for hours – the beauty of Torres del Paine simply surrounds you. Today’s activities will be customised based on the weather and your group’s fitness level and interests. You might take in stunning views of the Grey Glacier and icebergs, marvel at the Salto Grande waterfall, see the Paine Massif or go on some short hikes. We’ll look after all of your lunch, transport and activities so you can focus on connecting with nature. Today’s adventure is sure to be a trip highlight!Accommodation: Altiplanico Puerto Natales (Feature Stay) or similar
Day 4 Day 4: Puerto Natales
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Puerto Natales

Today you’ll be exploring the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers within Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, which can only be accessed by sea. Cruise through the Ultima Esperanza fjord, passing by glaciers, waterfalls and small estancias, eventually arriving at the Balmaceda glacier. Continue to the end of the fjord and take a short walk to a viewpoint looking over the glacier before cruising back the way you came, keeping a look out for imperial cormorants and sea lions as you go. After your cruise, head to nearby Estancia Perales to enjoy a box lunch and amazing views. Tonight, perhaps head out for a dinner with your group in Puerto Natales and share stories about today’s adventures.Accommodation: Altiplanico Puerto Natales (Feature Stay) or similar
Day 5 Day 5: El Calafate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: El Calafate

After a hearty breakfast to prepare you for a day of travel, you will cross the international border from Chile to Argentina and arrive at El Calafate, a journey that takes approximately four hours. This is your gateway to the Glaciers National Park. As a major hub for adventurers headed to Perito Moreno, El Calafate has undergone a lot of development in recent decades but retains plenty of charm. Located on the shore of the Argentino Lake and surrounded by the Andes range, this is a beautiful place to spend a few days. After your long travel day, relax at your hotel, or choose to experience a classic Argentine tradition by adding on an optional dinner at a charming Estancia featuring the region’s famous grilled lamb and perhaps a glass of local Malbec.Accommodation: Esplendor El Calafate or similar
Day 6 Day 6: El Calafate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: El Calafate

Today, drive to the Perito Moreno Glacier (approximately 1.5 hours). This is one of the few balanced glaciers in the world and at 3 km (1.8 miles) wide and 30 km (19 miles) long, it is a spectacular sight. There are multiple viewing platforms overlooking Lake Argentino, and they provide an ideal vantage point to watch and listen to the crack of the ice as it plunges into the waters below. After you have watched the calving glacier, board your boat with an expert English speaking guide for a special glacier cruise that takes you even closer to the glacier. Once you’ve finished soaking up the wonder of this incredible natural formation, you’ll return to El Calafate for a relaxing evening.Accommodation: Esplendor El Calafate or similar
Day 7 Day 7: Ushuaia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Ushuaia

Take to the skies on a comfortable flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia, an easy 1.5 hour journey. Check in to your hotel which is ideally located for exploring the city. After a walk around town with your leader to get your bearings, the rest of the day and night is yours to enjoy your way. You could visit the Museo del Fin del Mundo (End of the World Museum) or take a stroll along the waterfront. Tonight, you might like to head out for drinks or a casual dinner with your group or enjoy a quiet night in.Accommodation: Cilene del Faro or similar
Day 8 Day 8: Ushuaia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Ushuaia

After breakfast with your group, set off on a tour Martillo Island where you’ll get to walk alongside the penguins that call this island home. Take a scenic drive with views of the Beagle Chanel and board a boat that will take you to the island where you can stroll beside hundreds of penguins. Keep an eye out for the island’s other wildlife as well, such as cormorants, petrels, and Nordic skuas. On the way back to Ushuaia, you’ll stop at the Acatushún Museum to learn more about the animals that live in this remote part of the world. On your return, freshen up and perhaps head out to celebrate the final night of your Patagonian adventure.Accommodation: Cilene del Faro or similar
Day 9 Day 9: Ushuaia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Ushuaia

There are no activities planned for today so you are free to leave at any time. But this doesn’t mean your Patagonian adventure has to come to an end! If you wish to spend more time in Ushuaia, we'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). Or perhaps you would prefer to fly up to the Lake District, travel to Buenos Aires, join an Ocean Endeavor Antarctica sailing, or fly home (via Buenos Aires). Please let us know if we can help with any ongoing travel arrangements or extend your stay in South America.

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Day 1: Santiago

Day 2: Puerto Natales

Day 3: Puerto Natales

Day 4: Puerto Natales

Day 5: El Calafate

Day 6: El Calafate

Day 7: Ushuaia

Day 8: Ushuaia

Day 9: Ushuaia

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