Patagonia: Untouched Wilderness

Patagonia: Wilderness of Argentina & Chile

Overview

Patagonia stands among the world’s most awe-inspiring wilderness regions. Rich in dramatic landscapes and shaped by both indigenous and European settler heritage, this journey through four national parks across Argentina and Chile offers a front-row seat to its glaciers, lakes, mountains, and remote cultures.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Buenos Aires

• Depart London (regional connections available) direct to Buenos Aires with British Airways
  Meals: None

Day 2: Arrival in Buenos Aires

• Morning arrival and transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 2 nights
• Afternoon at leisure to explore the city on foot
  Meals: None

Day 3: Buenos Aires City Tour

• Morning guided tour exploring Buenos Aires’ rich architecture and diverse cultural influences
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Fly to Bariloche

• Fly to Bariloche, on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi
• Transfer to Hotel NH Edelweiss for 2 nights
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Scenic Bariloche

• Half-day tour covering:
  • Moreno Lake
  • Angostura River
  • Campanario Hill for panoramic views
    Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Cross into Chile – Puerto Varas

• Full-day shared coach and boat journey across the Lake District into Chile
• Pass waterfalls, mountain lakes, and forests en route to Puerto Varas, with views of Osorno Volcano
• Overnight at Cabaña del Lago Hotel
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Fly to Punta Arenas • Puerto Natales

• Flight to Punta Arenas
• Continue to Puerto Natales, a scenic town on Last Hope Sound
• Overnight at Hotel CostAustralis
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Torres del Paine National Park

• Full-day shared tour of Torres del Paine, Patagonia’s crown jewel
  • Visit Salto Grande, Lake Pehoe, Lake Nordenskjöld, and Lake Grey
  • Watch for guanacos, condors, and rheas
• 2-night stay at Hotel Lago Grey (Superior Room with View)
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Torres del Paine at Leisure

• Free day to enjoy optional excursions such as trekking, boating, or wildlife watching
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Cross to Argentina • El Calafate

• Shared transfer across the border to El Calafate, Argentina
• Stay 2 nights at Hotel Kosten Aike
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Perito Moreno Glacier

• Full-day visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s most impressive
  • Walk the observation platforms
  • Optional cruise in front of the glacier face
    Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Fly to Ushuaia

• Flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world
• 2-night stay at Hotel Los Acebos (or similar), with panoramic bay views
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Beagle Channel Cruise • Tierra del Fuego

• Morning cruise in the historic Beagle Channel
• Afternoon tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Return to Buenos Aires

• Fly back to Buenos Aires
• Overnight at Alvear Art Hotel
• Optional evening dinner & tango show at La Ventana
  Meals: Breakfast

Days 15–16: Fly to London

• Transfer to the airport and fly to London with British Airways
  Meals: Breakfast (Day 15), None (Day 16)