Patagonia Full Trek

Our exploration of the vast and stark beauty of southern Argentina and Chile will take you from the bright lights and sophistication of Santiago de Chile to the pristine pleasures of the southern peaks, forests, rivers and ice fields.

We also travel to Tierra del Fuego and its capital, Ushuaia, crossing through the famous Canal de Beagle the southernmost place on the planet.

Come discover the highlights of this alluring area of South America with us!

Route: Santiago-Pucon-San Carlos de Bariloche-Route 40-El Chalten-El Calafate-Puerto Natales-Torre del Paine National Park-Ushuaia.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1: Santiago

This is Chile's largest city and capital, with internationally recognized vineyards and Andean ski resorts very close by. Explore the many museums and parks, and visit the vibrant neighborhood of Bellavista to see some handicrafts and trendy cafés, Santa Lucia's hill and San Cristobal´s hill. Day-trips include a trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, Chile's beach resort, and to Isla Negra, Pablo Neruda's seaside home.

Day 2-4: Pucon

From Santiago, we take an overnight train heading south to the Lake District of Chile, to stay in the little town of Pucon. This is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, with activities galore. Some of these include a volcano climb, hiking in one of the many national parks, rafting, mountain biking, and skiing/snowboarding in season.

Day 5-7: San Carlos de Bariloche

After exploring the surrounding area of Pucon, we will board a local bus south to Bariloche, the northern gateway to Patagonia. A popular resort town for Argentines, the spectacular surroundings of Bariloche offer loads of outdoor options, like hiking, biking, horse riding, rafting, lake tours, and skiing/snowboarding in winter season. Bariloche is also famous for its quality and quantity of chocolate. So wander around the city, enjoy the landscapes and eat chocolate!

Day 8 - 9: Route 40 - El Chalten

Early in the morning we will take a bus to cross the real patagonia, through the mystical Route 40, spend a night at one of those lonely towns in the middle of nowhere until we get at our next destination, El Chalten, the land of the famous and challenging Fitzroy!

Day 10: El Chalten

The town of El Chaltén, is located in the north end of Glacier Park. Hikers and climbers from all over the world arrive here, waiting for good weather to undertake the challenges presented by nature, the Fitzroy.
Trek for a full day (moderate) to Rio Blanco Base Camp and Laguna de los Tres vantage point for an absolutely stunning view, weather permitting, of the complete FitzRoy Massif. Mt. Guillaumet, St. Exupery, Mermoz, Juarez and other mountains form the jagged group. Directly across a small glacial lake rises Mt. FitzRoy, almost two miles of vertical wall in a single bound. If you have enough energy, can visit Piedras Blancas Glacier. The majority of the hike is of moderate difficulty, however the last 45 minutes to the viewing point is difficult but the view is worth it and is one of the highlights of the Patagonia trip.

Day 11: El Chalten / El Calafate

Hike Cerro Torre Valley to Torre Lake and Glacier for a close view, weather permitting, of the awesome spires that make up Cerro Torre and its neighbours. A treacherous cap of ice known to climbers as “the mushroom” tops this slender needle of granite. Stop by the lake for some relaxation upon your return.
In the evening, we will take a bus to El Calafate.

Day 12: El Calafate


Full day tour into Los Glaciares National Park, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Try to spot condors, rheas, eagles or flamingos en route, but the real star of the day is the glacier itself. Sliding down from atop the southern continental ice field, Moreno''s 70-m wall of ice sporadically chokes off the narrow Canal de los Tempanos, creating a natural ice dam, which eventually explodes in a dynamic display of force. Enjoy close-up views of the approaching front wall of the glacier during a one-hour boat cruise. Return to El Calafate for the night.

Day 13: Puerto Natales

Our journey takes us south again along the unpaved road to the border of Chile. We spend a relaxing evening in scenic Puerto Natales before our trip to the spectacular Paine National Park, where we spend the next two nights camping among the dramatic granite pillars that dominate the landscape. From our campsite we will take day hikes to observe some of the striking scenery of this protected area, home to a variety of animal and plant life. Arriving back in Puerto Natales in the afternoon of day 16.

Day 14: Torres del Paine National Park

Wake early to begin the trip to the national park. Our trek to the base of The Towers (4-5 hours roundtrip), will start as soon as we get at Las Torres camopsite, a spectacular hike to view the three pink granite towers that made the park famous.

The granite Towers of Paine make a sudden and dramatic appearance on the horizon in the midst of a flat, dry and wind-swept plain. Despite the almost constant summer winds, this is some of the finest trekking country in Chile. Endowed with severe mountains, lakes, waterfalls and glaciers, as well as guanacos, majestic condors, flocks of pink flamingos and large Patagonian hares, the park's international attraction is immediately evident.

Day 15: Torres del Paine National Park

Travel by van through the national park, taking the time to stop at the Salto Grande waterfall. Cross Lake Pehoe by catamaran (30 minutes) in the morning. Trek to the French Valley (6 hours roundtrip), one of the most beautiful places of this national park, you''''ll see foliage typical of the Patagonia steppe as well as mountain forest and awesome colorful lakes.
Return to Lake Pehoe. Spend the night at Pehoe campsite.

Day 16: Torres del Paine National Park & El Calafate
Early in the morning start the trek to Grey Glacier (5/6 hours roundtrip), one of the most beautiful glaciers of the Patagonian ice field...Cross Lake Pehoe by catamaran in the morning. Return to Puerto Natales and continue onwards to El Calafate.

Day 17: Ushuaia
Early in the morning, we take a local bus down south, to get into Chile to cross by ferry at Punta Delgada, to get to the island of Tierra del Fuego, cross the border again until we arrive to the End of the World, Ushuaia.

Day 18:

After breakfast, you will be heading to the touristic pier to catch up th boat for the tou to the Beagel Channel, you wil spot amassing wildlife such as sea lions, cormorans, small petrels and will vistis the famous Les Eclarious Lighthouse, so be ready with your camera!!
Once you are back in town, can visit a museum that was a penal colony (the presidio was disbanded in the 1940s) for political prisoners as well as hardened criminals,

Day 19:

Today is a fre day, but in the morning, as optional activity you can visit the first coastal national park in Argentina, optional tour to the Train of The End of the World. As the weather is very unpredictable in Ushuaia, for this tour take a rain jacket with you, (you never know what can happen). Also you can take anotehr tours such as trekking, canoing, or just chill out and relax after a long journey.

Day 20: Departure day

After breakfast, depart the hotel to the airport or for more adventures, check out our section of Tailor Made Trips for extend your holidays.

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Accommodation Details

Camping (02 nights), Hostal Basic (01 nights