From $3,599
Guarantee
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
As a destination for active travellers, Patagonia is nothing short of iconic. The very best way to do this South American region justice is to hike all over it. Trek through the crisp air of El Chaltén (with its crazy beautiful Fitz Roy mountain) and then to the area near the imposing Perito Moreno Glacier. In between, marvel at the giant sky, vast views, and big city appeal of Buenos Aires while you revel in a sense of personal triumph. Patagonia's ready and waiting for you.
Highlights
- Catch a glimpse of Mt Fitz Roy
- Marvel at Perito Moreno Glacier
- Savour the scenery in Patagonia
- Enjoy the vibrant city of Buenos Aires.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2726
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle/van, plane.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: SACC
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Finishes: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Demanding
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Laguna de los Tres full-day guided hike (El Chaltén)
- Kayak in Río de las Vueltas
- Perito Moreno Glacier guided tour (El Calafate)
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (8 nts).
- 8 breakfasts
Transport
- Private vehicle/van, plane.
Group Leader
- G Adventures Representative in Buenos Aires, CEO (Chief Experience Officer), local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $3,599 ($400 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Arrive at any time.
As there are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting, check into the hotel and enjoy the city. Opt to visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show.
Day 2: Buenos Aires/El Chaltén
Enjoy an early transfer to the airport to fly to El Calafate and continue by private vehicle to El Chaltén and Los Glaciares National Park. En route marvel at the towering Andean mountains. Enjoy some free time in the town or head out on a short hike.
Fly south to the province of Santa Cruz and the town of El Calafate before transferring overland to El Chaltén. Often referred to as the trekking capital of Argentina, El Chaltén is the gateway to Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torres, two of the most beautiful peaks in Patagonia.
Enjoy free time to warm up for the upcoming trek, opt to take a short hike to a nearby lookout or explore around town.
Day 3: El Chaltén
Climb into a double kayak for a gentle paddle along the Río de las Vueltas, inside Los Glaciares National Park. Get ready for breathtaking views of Fitz Roy mountain if the skies are clear.
Day 4: El Chaltén
Enjoy a full-day guided hike to Laguna de los Tres and if the weather cooperates, a clear view of the Fitz Roy peaks. En route, take in the gradual changes in terrain from tree covered trails to exposed alpine landscapes.
Laguna de los Tres is the most popular trek in El Chaltén and for good reason. On a clear day, the view of Cerro Fitz Roy and the sparking teal lake below are spectacular. The gradual start to the trek provides time to appreciate the stunning landscape and ease into the challenging trekking ahead. Although the 400m (1,312 ft) incline to reach the lake is taxing, the reward is well worth the effort.
Day 5: El Chaltén/El Calafate
Explore one of El Chaltén's many trekking routes. Opt to explore the Laguna Torre trail to spot the dramatic Cerro Torre, hike to Chorrillo del Salto Waterfall, or head up to the Condor Mirador to enjoy great views of the town. Afterwards, head to the quaint little town of El Calafate, and opt for a hearty dinner to refuel.
Day 6: El Calafate
Travel to Perito Moreno Glacier for an included guided tour. Opt to take a boat ride on the lake to get a different view of the stunning landscape and marvel at how large the glacier is up close. Explore the different metallic walkways that will bring you directly to a spectacular view over the glacier and be amazed by every angle.
Argentino Lake, discovered in 1873, is the southernmost of the four water sheets produced by the Pleistocene Glaciation. With its fjords and fingers it covers 1,505km² (935 mi²), and is considered one of the most breathtaking lakes in the world.
The Perito Moreno Glacier is an imposing river of ice, 2.7km (1.7 mi) wide by 55m (180 ft) high, which descends from the continental ice field to the Canal de los Tempanos.
Day 7: El Calafate
Enjoy free time, take a leisurely hike to Laguna Nimez, explore the souvenir shops and restaurants in town, choose to experience a full-day ranch experience, or opt to go on an adventure activity in the Patagonian landscape.
Home to the immense Perito Moreno Glacier, the gaucho inspired cozy town of El Calafate is the perfect base for exploring the nearby glaciers. Los Glaciares National Park, the most renowned in Argentina, was created in 1973 to preserve this vast glacial area encompassing the Upsala Glacier and the incredible Onelli Bay. Opt to take navigation to see other glaciers in the region or go horseback riding in the Patagonian steppe.
The main strip of this tiny town is lined with small wooden shops, browse for souvenirs, chocolates, or stop in one of the restaurants for a rest.
Day 8: El Calafate/Buenos Aires
Fly back to the vibrant city of Buenos Aires.
Fly to the capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires, the city of Tango! Enjoy a drink in one of the many sidewalk cafes and restaurants, or pre book an evening Tango experience! You'll soon begin to understand the contemplative Argentine way of life.
Get together for one last meal—and a final bottle of wine. This will be your last chance to try Argentina's succulent bife and parrilladas, so dig in and enjoy!
Day 9: Buenos Aires
Depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Sara Ruzomberka - Traveled, May 2024
Tour was so much fun and Pelu, our guide, was next level. G adventures would do better with more information prior to arrival but once there it was really an awesome experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2024
Sara Ruzomberka - Traveled, May 2024
Tour was so much fun and Pelu, our guide, was next level. G adventures would do better with more information prior to arrival but once there it was really an awesome experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2024
Krishna Kumar - Traveled, February 2024
Mr. Astrada took exceptional care of the group. He assisted me with sharing a piece of his own personal gear!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/01/2024
Michael Trundley - Traveled, February 2024
Overall the trip was enjoyable because of the group of people we were with and the organisational skills of Natasha. We were disappointed that there was not enough walking with the group. We also found the continued demand to tip additional guides, drive...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/01/2024
Colleen Salscheider - Traveled, February 2024
So glad I was able to go on this trip! The scenery was beautiful, our CEO did a fantastic job, and we had a lovely group of people to enjoy it all with!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/28/2024
Justina Chemello - Traveled, February 2024
This tour was awesome - full of adventure and great people!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/28/2024
Luisa Lee - Traveled, February 2024
This tour was overpriced and a disappointment. I look forward to a better tour with G Adventures.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/28/2024
Tina Fell - Traveled, February 2024
I will definitely be back to do some other hiking tours in South America. With G adventures, the work of planning the trip is so easy with the travel details booked by the company. The money/ cash situation was somewhat confusing. Use of ATMs in Argen...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/26/2024
Justin Kiel - Traveled, April 2024
Nacho was a wonderful tour guide and it was a very fun, interesting, and engaging tour to learn more about Argentina!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/26/2024
Shaunagh Galgey - Traveled, April 2024
Visiting Patagonia with G Adventures was everything myself and my partner could have asked for. We only had two weeks so we needed an itinerary that was clear, concise and made the most of our time there. Our tour allowed us to have an excellent mix of n...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2024
Stefan Kinschner - Traveled, April 2024
Loved the hiking in nature, the glacier and getting to know great people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/13/2024
Timothy Boyer - Traveled, April 2024
Great experience. Will do G adventure again
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/12/2024
Michael JUDKINS - Traveled, March 2024
A very enjoyable few days with good mix of activities and a great atmosphere within the group which had much to do with personality and strong leadership demonstrated by Esteban.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/21/2024
Crawford Leavoy - Traveled, March 2024
This was a great introduction into active G adventures trips as well as Patagonia. You see it all and really have a great time in enjoying a vibrant place.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/18/2024
Clayton Alfonso - Traveled, March 2024
Excellent trip. Great introduction to Patagonia. Highly recommend for anyone that wants to visit a beautiful area of the world.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/18/2024
Barry Russell - Traveled, March 2024
I got what I came for. It was physically challenging for me on the big hike to Mount Fitzroy (that walk was rated 4/5, but could be a 5/5 in my view): however, there is no gain without some pain! Overall, it was a memorable experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/14/2024
Angelique Boyer - Traveled, March 2024
Love Val (our CEO). had lots of fun and adventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/12/2024
Sarah Quigley - Traveled, February 2024
G adventures took the pain out of organising a big trip like ours. The site gives great detail of what to expect before you pay a cent. We had a detailed itinerary provided to us by the G Adventures App, as well as from our guide (Jose 'Nacho' As...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/04/2024
Aimee Tran - Traveled, February 2024
Best holiday I've had in years.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/15/2024
Lauren Kelly - Traveled, March 2024
Awesome! Loved every minute of it. My only regret was that we were not continuing the tour to complete the W-trek.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/13/2024
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