Discover Patagonia
G Adventures National Geographic Journeys
Amid the pristine landscapes of southern Argentina and Chile, snowcapped volcanoes and sparkling lakes set the backdrop for an exhilarating adventure. Experience Patagonia’s rugged natural beauty by foot, boat, and private vehicle, journeying from the idyllic town of Bariloche to Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Come face-to-face with the Perito Moreno Glacier, part of the world’s third largest ice cap; navigate the legendary Beagle Channel, looking out for seabirds and sea lions; and round off your trip with a tango lesson in bustling Buenos Aires.
Highlights
- Take part in a tango lesson taught by dancers at a venue popular with locals
- Enjoy a lecture on the Perito Moreno Glacier from an expert
- Walk with penguins on Martillo Island
- Navigate the Beagle Channel on a catamaran
- Explore Ushuaia (the earth’s southernmost city)
Pricing
Small group tour starting at $7,599* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
14 Days – Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 3 – Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.
What’s Included
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Glacier Talk, El Calafate
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Penguin Rookery & Beagle Channel Excursion, 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.
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Buenos Aires
Meals
Description
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Accommodation: Kenton Palace (or similar)
Day 2
Buenos Aires – San Carlos de Bariloche
Breakfast
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: Design Suites Bariloche (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 3
San Carlos de Bariloche
Breakfast
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.
Day 4
San Carlos de Bariloche – Puerto Varas
Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Hotel Cabana del Lago (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 5
Puerto Varas
Breakfast
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.
Day 6
Puerto Varas – Torres del Paine National Park
Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Accommodation: Hosteria Lago Grey (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 7
Torres del Paine National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 8
Torres del Paine National Park – El Calafate
Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Koi Aiken Hotel (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 9
El Calafate
Breakfast
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.
Day 10
El Calafate – Ushuaia
Breakfast
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city on Earth, soaring above the jaw-dropping landscapes of Patagonia. Opt 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.” Or, choose to explore the pristine Tierra del Fuego National Park, one of Patagonia’s crown jewels.
Accommodation: Cilene del Faro (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 11
Ushuaia
Breakfast
Navigate the dramatic Beagle Channel on a catamaran, gliding past Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Seal Island—where you might spot two species of sea lion—and Bird Island, home to hundreds of nesting seabirds. Later, 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.
Day 12
Ushuaia – Buenos Aires
Breakfast, Dinner
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, enjoy a private tango lesson at a popular dance venue; then practice your moves alongside other students and teachers during a milonga, a social dancing event.
Accommodation: Kenton Palace (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 13
Buenos Aires
Breakfast
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, consider catching a tango show at a local tanguería.
Day 14
Buenos Aires
Breakfast
Depart at any time.
*Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed by the supplier at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms of similar category at the sole discretion of the supplier.
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*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change and availability.