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Experience Overview
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; visit a penguin rookery in the 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
- Visit the Museum at the End of the World and learn about Indigenous history in the region
- Explore Ushuaia (the earth's southernmost city)
Trip Details
Product Code: 2735
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Bus/van, plane, boat, ferry, hiking, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
National Geographic Journey
Supplier Code: SAPNG
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Finishes: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 14 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Glacier Talk, El Calafate Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Indigenous History Lecture, 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
Accommodation
- Hotels – 13 nts.
- 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Transport
- Bus/van, plane, boat, ferry, hiking, walking.
Group Leader
- National Geographic Expedition Leader throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $7759 (CAD $554 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel. There are no planned activities, so check in and enjoy the city.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.Activity - The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your Expedition Leader will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.Accommodation - Kenton Palace
Day 2: Buenos Aires/San Carlos de Bariloche
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Enjoy an introduction to the highlights of San Carlos de Bariloche on a circuito chico tour. Stop at Bahia Lopez (Lopez Bay) and Panoramic Point and take in the beautiful landscape. Continue on to Cerro Campanario (Bell Mountain), opt to get an even better view by riding the chairlift.Accommodation - Hotel Villa Huinid Bustillos
Day 3: San Carlos de Bariloche
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 or opt to navigate Nahuel Huapi Lake and Cantaros Waterfall on an all-day adventure. You can also choose to relax and explore charming Bariloche, sampling some of the delicious chocolate for which the town is known.
Bariloche in many ways resembles the alpine resorts of Europe. Sample a beef parrillada, or a variety of fresh salmon or lake trout, then take a day hike around Cerro Catedral or enjoy some shopping. It's also important to know that Bariloche is famous for its quality and quantity of chocolate!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy this stunningly beautiful area. Take a hike in the countryside or visit the town, known for its shops and, in particular, artisan chocolate.Accommodation - Hotel Villa Huinid Bustillos
Day 4: San Carlos de Bariloche/Puerto Varas
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.
There are few areas in the world that can match the Chilean Lake District for scenic grandeur. Enjoy picture-perfect views of snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, emerald lakes, smoking volcanoes, forests, and glaciers.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Chile’s Lake District has few rivals when it comes to sheer scenic grandeur. Cross the placid Lago Todos Los Santos aboard a catamaran and marvel at vast mountainscapes and stunning views that’ll have your shutter finger working overtime. Enjoy the breeze and beautiful scenery then continue by bus and another ferry. This full day excursion is considered one of the world's most scenic ferry crossings. Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Accommodation - Hotel Cabana del Lago
Day 5: Puerto Varas
Enjoy free time to explore this beautiful lakeside town. Opt to take a ferry to Chiloé Island, a fishing village with a handcraft market, 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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy the day exploring the sites of the region.Accommodation - Hotel Cabana del Lago
Day 6: Puerto Varas/Torres del Paine National Park
Catch a flight to Puerto Natales 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.
Words cannot describe the majesty and beauty of this national park in Chilean Patagonia. The lucky people have the opportunity to see this area and those who do will find it difficult to forget its vivid colours and tranquility. Once a large sheep estancia, the park was established in 1959 as the Parque Nacional Lago Grey. Prior to this, “baqueanos” (cowboys) grazed their flocks here and fires occasionally burnt out of control. More land was added to the park in 1962 and the name was changed to its present one. The “Torre” (Tower) Sur rises 2,900m (9,512 ft) above sea level, the Torre Central is 2,850m (9,348 ft) high, and the Torre Norte measures 2,600m (8,528 ft). The “Cuernos” (Horns) del Paine, massive blocks of various rock layers visible from great distances, are as spectacular as the towers themselves.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hosteria Lago Grey
Day 7: Torres del Paine National Park
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy breathtaking views and scenery on this day excursion into the national park with an expert guide. Travel by van and stop along the way for short walks and beautiful lookout points. Stop at Grey River and the park office, then continue over the Grey Bridge to the forest zone and Grey Lake, its ice mass is stunning against the surrounding landscape. Walk along the path to get a closer view of the Grey Glacier with its huge ice blocks resting in the lake. Continue on to Paine River and admire the pure turquoise colours of Pehoé Lake before a short walk to Nordenskjold Lake for a wonderful view of the Paine Horns. Also visit Sarmiento Lake, Amarga Lagoon, Paine Falls, and the Azul Lagoon.Accommodation - Hosteria Lago Grey
Day 8: Torres del Paine National Park/El Calafate
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.
Drive towards lofty peaks to the dynamic Moreno Glacier in Glacier National Park. Spot condors, rheas, eagles or flamingos en route, but the real star of the day is the glacier itself, located at the southern terminus of Glacier National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Mirador del Lago
Day 9: El Calafate
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - In the scenic town of El Calafate, take in a lecture by a local glacier expert and learn all about the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field that feeds it.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Get out there and explore the natural wonder that is the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s few “advancing” glaciers. Head to the southern end of Los Glaciares National Park, where Moreno's 60m (197 ft) wall of ice sporadically chokes off the narrow “Canal de los Tempanos” (Iceberg Channel) creating a natural ice dam, which eventually explodes in a dynamic display of force.
Please note this tour does not include walking on top of the glacier.Accommodation - Hotel Mirador del Lago
Day 10: El Calafate/Ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city on Earth, soaring above the jaw-dropping landscapes of Patagonia. Upon arrival, enjoy an exclusive visit to the Austral Center for Scientific Research and attend a lecture from one of the on-site anthropologists and learn more about the indigenous history of the entire region of Tierra del Fuego and of Patagonia.
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Enjoy an exclusive visit to the Austral Center for Scientific Research, a dynamic research facility not typically open to tourism, and part of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council. Here, you'll delve into the rich indigenous history of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia during a lecture with one of the on-site anthropologists. Topics covered range from the ancestral settlement of the territory to the European-Criollo colonization process, and current ethnic resurgence in the region. And the visit may conclude with a brief visit to a laboratory where archaeological artifacts discussed in the lecture can be viewed, along with a glimpse into the scientific work being carried out.
*The entire activity will last approximately 2 hours, including transportation times, with the lecture itself lasting around 1 hour.Accommodation - Cilene del Fuego Hotel
Day 11: Ushuaia
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Get up close and personal with penguins at the end of the earth. Travel by minibus and boat to Martillo Island to explore the rookery, home to almost 1,000 nests. Follow a naturalist guide along the designated trails and walk amongst Magellanic and gentoo penguins as you learn more about them.Accommodation - Cilene del Fuego Hotel
Day 12: Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
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 personal studio; then practice your moves alongside other students and teachers during a milonga, a social dancing event.
Fly north to the buzzing metropolis that is Buenos Aires. Known as the “Paris of the Americas”, Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life.
When you're finished exploring, rest your feet and enjoy a drink at one of the many sidewalk cafés, ideal places to get a feel for the contemplative Argentine way of life. Since Buenos Aires will be the last chance to try the succulent beef, chicken, and chorizo parrilladas, dig in and enjoy!
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Free_time - Take time to explore the city on your own, visiting some of the galleries, museums, and cafés here. This evening, consider catching a tango show at a local tanguería or try Argentinian famous steak.Activity - Spend the evening as a local Porteño, enjoying a night out with typical dinner in a local cafe before heading to a popular dance venue to enjoy a lesson from local dancers. Once we've practiced our new steps, it's time for Milonga, a local tradition where students and teachers of the venue show up to practice their moves. Sit back and enjoy or if you are brave, join in.Accommodation - Kenton Palace
Day 13: Buenos Aires
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 one of the many famous tanguerías in the area, or wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets as you search for places to try the succulent and deliciously tender steak that Argentina is known for.
Known as the “Paris of the Americas”, Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. Visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo. Consider catching a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías or wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a guided tour exploring beautiful, vibrant Buenos Aires. Be introduced to historic sites and districts, including Plaza de Mayo where Eva Peron's famed balcony presides over the square. See La Boca and San Telmo's colourful street life, painted houses, and the famed Recoleta Cemetery.
Accommodation - Kenton Palace
Day 14: Buenos Aires
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your Expedition Leader can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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Reviews
David - Traveled, October 2024
Excellent trip just a bit too much travel and not enough physical activity.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2024
Paul - Traveled, March 2024
It is a lifetime experience. I enjoyed the group and excursions. It was little bit pricey for me but worth it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2024
Albert - Traveled, February 2024
Fabulous experience, overall.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/20/2024
Michael - Traveled, March 2024
The individual destinations throughout the tour offered a wide variety of experiences. For me, Torres Del Pinne and Ushuaia and the penguins were the best but the complete tour was great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/17/2024
Banafsheh - Traveled, December 2023
Excellent! Fantastic!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/21/2024
Jeffrey - Traveled, February 2025
Me and old friend joined the 16-member group. It's the best tour I have checked off from my bucket list. The itinerary is excellent. We travelled from metropolitan Buenos Aires. Along the way, we have seen magnificent mountains, volcano, glaciers, lakes, rivers, ocean, local animals and birds. We have taken ferry boats and caravans. We even had a tango night on the last day in BA. We have tried different local delicacies with lamb, stakes, fishes and fresh vegetables. We have strolled small towns at beautiful nights. I would choose Torres Del Paine tour as my best memory if I can only chose one. My friend and I took a private tour to El Boca and visited the Museum of Fine Art pre- and Tiger Delta post-tour. These are worthwhile extras. The tour would not be so unforgettable without CEO Naty. She is so funny yet organized. She is young and full of energy and passion, a typical Latin woman. She tends to details and individual needs. It's because of her our trip runs smoothly without a hitch. We are SO lucky to have her as our tour CEO. Also, the teammates are all pleasant, friendly and helpful, especially the two couples from Canada whose great sense of humor brought laughter to everyone. The only minor complaint is the hotel we stayed in Bariloche. It is built on the hill. The roads are steep and unpaved. The rooms are small and cramped. It is far away from the town center. We have to call taxi for transportation. The other thing is the lunch prepared by hotel to eat on the road contains salads and fresh fruit. The former gets messy after hours on the road, and the latter are not allowed crossing Chilean boarder. Despite the minor inconveniences,
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/05/2025
Melinda - Traveled, January 2025
The original itinerary was good. However, upon our arrival at Iguazu Falls the hotel was changed (called and upgrade) and the cultural Dinner Experience date was changed from 1/26 to 1/25. On 1/25 we toured the Brazil side of the Iguazu Falls in the afternoon. The time to complete the Brazil side tour was quite close to the time for the dinner. At the Brazil to Argentina border crossing there was a 2 hour delay that can often happen when crossing the border. Due to the change in the dinner date we were unable to make the pickup time of 7pm. We did not arrive back to our hotel until 8pm. The change in the hotel the last minute was to The Iguazu Jungle Hotel. Although the accommodations were very nice, we had to walk up and down a cobblestone hill to the building where our room was located to the Lobby and Restaurant facilities. This hill was very steep and we even had to use our iPhone flashlight to negotiate the path to the restaurant and back to our room. We would have liked to have less of a hilly trek to get around the hotel grounds, which was difficult to negotiate even though we are physically fit athletes.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/30/2025
Wendy - Traveled, January 2020
Very good tour. Covers a lot of territory with little down time makes it somewhat exhausting at times. We had a fantastic guide and she (Sol) arranged some fantastic meals in great restaurants. The lake crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas is spectacular.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/03/2020
Deborah - Traveled, October 2019
We loved Stevie, he made the group experience work so smoothly!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2019
Wendy - Traveled, October 2019
Was overall very well planned, executed and enjoyable. We visited fantastic places, had good weather and wonderful detailed suggestions on what to do in Our free time, thanks to Natali. A couple of hotels were too far out of town.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/14/2019
Wang - Traveled, March 2019
Itinerary was good. Optional choices were not wide enough. Accommodation was good in general, but it was terrible in El Calafate. Guild was excellent. The meal in a local host was overpriced and no good for me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/02/2019
Haueter - Traveled, November 2018
Think twice before you book this tour, it should be called "rush through Patagonia to tick off the highlights". Look at the long distances travelled by plane. If the tiniest detail goes wrong, it is difficult to fix it. Yes, landsapes are outstanding, but the risk of severe weather is a well. Storm during passage between Bariloche and Puerto Varas. Some substandard Hotels there. Small and overfilled minibuses for long transfers. Strike of airline (Aerolinas Argentinas) lead to a real mess without satisfactory reaction of G headquarters. (Cancellation of the whole Ushuaia section, long 1000 km extra detour in minibus due to strike). G20 summit on top in Buenos Aires lead to a further complication. The National Geographic tours are not worth the extra money, the descriptions are better than reality - go to a normal G-tour and save your money. Even better: travel within your home continent and save some carbon dioxide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/19/2019
Katherine - Traveled, October 2017
I really enjoyed my trip overall. The excursions were amazing, our guide was fantastic, and for the most part, the logistics were well planned and executed. I think the accommodations could be improved a bit as well as some of the meal options but otherwise, I had a wonderful time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2017
- Traveled, August 2019
Perfect holiday 1 We took a trip to Patagonia with Global Journeys/G Adventures and it was the best we could ever have had. Everything was taken care of, the guides were great and went the distance to add on extras so we could experience what the locals did. Response was quick as well, thanks Gemma for the wonderful trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/12/2019
Frances - Traveled, January 2025
This was my 4th G Adventures trip ... and it certainly will not be my last. I love the active and varied itineraries of G Adventures -- including hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, boating, and more. I love the mix of organized activities, optional activities, and free time. I love the kinds of people that G Adventures attracts -- folks who like to travel enjoy adventure, and have great curiosity about the world.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/18/2025
Rakesh - Traveled, January 2025
Will do more with G Adventures - that is my take away from this first experience with this group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/19/2025
Margaret - Traveled, December 2024
The tour is outstanding, beyond expectations. There are glitches with the the way the tour is organized over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/07/2025
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