Argentina & Chile
Patagonia & Andes Adventure
Los Glaciares Tour - 13 Night Itinerary
Discover Patagonia and trek in Torres del Paine, stand in awe at Perito Moreno Glacier and enjoy the cosmopolitan cities of Buenos Aires and Santiago.
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Travel Highlights
- Enjoy the great outdoors in the Chilean and Argentine Patagonia
- Journey to glacier fields, snow-capped mountains, serene lakes and icy channels
- Chill out in stylish Buenos Aires, home to traditional cafes and tango halls
- Be awed by the raw power of the staggering Perito Moreno Glacier
- Hike past granite peaks and sparkling lakes at Torres del Paine National Park
- Enjoy time in Santiago de Chile - option to ski in the Andes
Tour Route
- Buenos Aires - 3 Nights
- Calafate - 3 Nights
- Torres Del Paine - 4 Nights
- Santiago de Chile - 3 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Buenos Aires
3 NightsDay 1 - Fly to Buenos Aires
Day 2 - Arrive Buenos Aires
Day 3 - At leisure in Buenos Aires
Day 4 - At leisure in Buenos Aires
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Fly to Buenos Aires
Depart any day of the week on your overnight flight to Buenos Aires.
Sunday, 25 May 2025
Arrive Buenos Aires
On arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your preferred hotel for 3 nights. The rest of the day is at leisure in this fascinating city. Perhaps visit the old quarter of La Boca with distinctive, brightly coloured houses, the Plaza de Mayo and Presedential Casa Rosada. Enjoy the elegant Parque de Recoleta, to relax in one of the many stylish street cafes.
Monday, 26 May 2025
At leisure in Buenos Aires
At leisure in Buenos Aires to discover the character of each area of the city: San Isidro, Recoleta, Florida, Palermo Soho and Palermo Holywood.
You can walk around town, try the cafes and restaurants, parks and markets, shopping streets and architecture, or even go dancing. Choose from a wide range of optional excursions (bookable locally) including going out of the city to:
- Visit the Tigre river delta
- Take a ferry to the old colonial village of Colonia in Uruguay
- Visiting a village in the Pampa outside Buenos Aires to experience the Gaucho life
- Don't miss a tango dinner and dance show in the evening.
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
At leisure in Buenos Aires
A further day to explore and enjoy wonderful Buenos Aires.
Time permitting, you can add two our three days to your trip to visit the magnificent Iguazu waterfalls.
Emiliano Carrascal
Cyan Hotel de las Americas
An elegant hotel with spacious rooms and situated in the heart of the Barrio Norte, an elegant residential and commercial district, within comfortable walking distance of the exclusive shops of the Santa Fe and 9 de Julio avenues. All 162 rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone, mini-bar, and air-conditioning. There is 24 hour room…
Hotel Regal Pacific
Located in Puerto Madero the hotel is within walking distance to many of the city's attractions. The hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned guest rooms with luxurious bedding, bathroom linens and exclusive amenities, the most advanced in room technology and classy contemporary furnishings.
Public areas include a restaurant, a wine bar and heated indoor swimming pool.
The…
Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
Located in the elegant Recoleta neighbourhood, Sofitel Recoleta is a luxurious 5-star hotel providing an authentic experience.
The comfortable, air-conditioned, double or twin rooms have free WIFI, private bathroom, safe, mini bar, city or garden views.
Public areas include the Alma Buenos Aires restaurant specialising in seasonal local meats and vegetables. There is also a swimming pool,…
Calafate
3 NightsDay 5 - El Calafate
Day 6 - Day trip to the Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 7 - Optional "Rivers of Ice" excursions by boat, to magnificent Glaciers
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El Calafate
Morning flight to El Calafate, gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. El Calafate is a characterful town on the southeastern shore of Lago Argentino. Here, many species of birds congregate, including the Magellanic oyster catcher. Transfer to the Sierra Nevada Hotel where we stay for 3 nights. Rest of the day at leisure enjoying the town's excitable atmosphere. There are many cafes, bars and bistros to relax and enjoy.
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Perito Moreno Glacier
We set off early on what for many is the highlight of this tour, a full day excursion to the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier. This incredible mass has a 4km frontage and a height reaching 70m. Silence reigns, shattered only by the thunderous roar of ice breaking off the glacier and punctuated by the unearthly groans of the creaking glacier. In the company of our expert local guide, we hike along the paths and by glacial streams to the best look out points and take a fascinating boat ride dodging floating icebergs for a different perspective of the glacier and wonderful photo opportunities.
Friday, 30 May 2025
Optional visit to Upsala Glacier
Today you can relax in El Calafate or take an optional excursion to visit the Upsala Glacier, located in the nearby Los Glaciares National Park. Often overshadowed by the Perito Moreno Glacier, the Upsala Glacier is well worth exploring as you travel by boat up to the northwestern end of Lago Argentino through icebergs and floating ice - its an invigorating experience.
Hotel Sierra Nevada
Situated in El Calafate near the centre this small 20 room hotel offers comfortable surroundings inside and outside offering you a memorable stay and place to relax at the end of the day. Accommodation is very comfortable in either twin, double or triple rooms with private batheoom
The rates are on bed and continental breakfast basis.
The…
Posada Los Alamos
Posada los Alamos Hotel is situated within 20,000 square metres of parks and gardens, by the shores of Lago Argentino and near downtown Calafate.
All 144 rooms are comfortably furnished in a country style and all feature private bathroom facilities as well as mini-bar, safe and cable TV. The hotel has live entertainment, TV and…
EOLO - Patagonia's Spirit
Thirty minutes away from El Calafate (and Perito Moreno Glacier), EOLO is a unique hotel that embodies the spirit of Patagonia. It's staff having lived in Patagonia have a deep understanding of its history and customs and will enhance your experience at EOLO.
The hotel is located on a 10,000 acres estancia, close to the…
Torres Del Paine
4 NightsDay 8 - Travel to Torres del Paine National Park
Day 9 - Trekking in Torres del Paine
Day 10 - Exploring Torres del Paine
Day 11 - Exploring Torres del Paine
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Travel to Torres del Paine National Park
We head to the Andes today on a long, scenic drive into Chile to the famous Torres del Paine National Park. We arrive at the first class Rio Serrano Hotel and Spa where we stay for 4 nights including accommodation and breakfast. You have two full days for a wide range of optional trekking and hiking activities exploring the park. In the summer the days are long, as in the UK, so you have a long period of daylight
You can also stay in Refuges for the famous W Trek for 4 or 5 nights with longer treks. The map of the park in our brochure will help you plan. Talk to us to adapt the itinerary and pre-booked.
Sunday, 01 June 2025
Trekking in Torres del Paine
An area of outstanding natural beauty, the massive Torres rise up out of the earth, reflected in the glacial waters of Lake Nordenskjöld, all on our doorstep. Many walks can be taken, of varying degrees of difficulty, all affording splendid mountain views and an opportunity to observe the wildlife. A guided introduction trek is included today.
Monday, 02 June 2025
Adventure in Torres del Paine
A further day to enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of the world. Your hotel has many optional (payable locally) activities you can enjoy such as guided sightseeing, hikes, horse riding, fishing, kayaking and boat trips to see Grey Glaciar.
Tuesday, 03 June 2025
Adventure in Torres del Paine
Your final day in Torres del Paine National Park. Decide on your own adventure depending on your interests.
Lago Grey Hotel
Looking out across the lake, the hotel has been designed to blend in with the surrounding forest of lengua trees.
Its restaurant and bar overlook Glacier Grey and all the rooms are centrally heated. From here you can walk to Peninsula Grey, a craggy outcrop surrounded by icebergs, directly opposite the glacier face or get…
Rio Serrano Hotel + Spa
The Rio Serrano Hotel and Spa is located inside Torres Del Paine National Park and therefore a great choice for a base for treks, hiking, horseback riding and other activities to explore and enjoy one of the world's natural wonders.
Standard rooms have very comfortable twin or double beds, a closet, telephone, safe-deposit box and…
Awasi Patagonia
Awasi Patagonia is located in a private reserve just outside Torres del Paine, with impressive views of the Torres and Lake Samiento.
Its 12 luxury villas are constructed from local materials, each with a fireplace and large windows which capture the best views of the park.
Guests are assigned a private guide and a 4x4…
Santiago de Chile
3 NightsDay 12 - Fly to Santiago de Chile
Day 13 - Explore Santiago - option to ski the Andes
Day 14 - At leisure in Santiago de Chile
Day 15 - Departure
Day 16 - Arrive in the UK
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Fly to Santiago de Chile
This morning we transfer to Punta Arenas and take an afternoon flight to Santiago de Chile for your final night in Chile. A beautiful city situated in a plateau with the snowcapped Andes stretching alongside, Santiago de Chile has extensive parks and gardens, a bustling centre with tree-lined avenues and the Cerro San Cristóbal and a hilltop reached by funicular railway, which gives us superb views of the city and surroundings.
Or extend your stay in the Chilean and Argentine Lake Districts and return to the UK via Buenos Aires - please call for details.
Thursday, 05 June 2025
Explore Santiago
Today we take a morning tour of Santiago so you can then explore on your own or choose from a range of optional local excursions.
From June to October, you can opt to ski the Andes in Chile's famous resorts located within easy distance of the Chilean capital.
Friday, 06 June 2025
At leisure in Santiago de Chile
Today is free to further explore Santiago de Chile, or take one of many optional excursions available including horse riding in the Andean mountains, a visit to the famous nearby wine regions, walking on the mountains at the Maipo Valley or perhaps enjoy a day trip to the Pacific ocean coastline at Valparaiso and Vina del Mar.
Stay on longer in Chile to visit the Atacama mountains and desert at San Pedro de Atacama.
Saturday, 07 June 2025
Departure back to UK
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
Sunday, 08 June 2025
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Joaquin Gonzalez
Hotel Panamericano
The hotel has 200 spacious rooms in a modern and contemporary style. Each room is air-conditioned and includes a minibar, private…
Altiplanico Santiago Bellas Artes
Located in the cultural and artistic centre of Santiago opposite the Museo Nacional Bellas Artes and the magnificent Parque Forestal, this charming 24 room hotel is the perfect base to explore the city. Nearby is the bohemian style of the Lastarria neighbourhood with museums, theatres, restaurants, bars and cafes, designer shops, bookstores, art galleries, craft…
Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel
This handsome townhouse, built in 1927, has been renovated and converted into a luxury boutique hotel, with all its original architectural splendour. Filled with European style and sophistication, the 14 rooms were designed to make guests feel at home.
The hotel retains the back garden of the original house, complete with a small pool. The…
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 1 Jan - 30 June, 6 Sept - 15 Dec | 16 Dec - 31 Dec |
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | Tourist |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £4,177 | £5,241 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 16 Days / 13 Nights
- International flights (2 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 12 breakfasts
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Prices are per person in a room for double occupancy
- Prices for the Winter Season July-August and Special Events on request
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