Patagonia's Top Highlights
Day | Destination | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore the City | Buenos Aires |
Day 2 | Arrival in El Calafate: Buenos Aires - El Calafate | El Calafate |
Day 3 | Perito Moreno Full-Day Boat & Walking Tour | El Calafate |
Day 4 | El Calafate Free Day | El Calafate |
Day 5 | El Calafate & El Chalten | El Chalten |
Day 6 | El Chalten (Free Day) | El Chalten |
Day 7 | El Chaltén to El Calafate & Transfer to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
Day 8 | Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park & Full-Day Tour | Torres del Paine |
Day 9 | Torres del Paine (Free Day) | Torres del Paine |
Day 10 | From Torres del Paine to El Calafate, Depart |
This classic tour is a great way to explore Patagonia's iconic destinations. The itinerary will cover Los Glaciares National Park and Torres del Paine National Park, providing an in-depth experience of across both southern Argentina and Chile. With snow-capped peaks, enormous glaciers, and hiking trails for all levels, this is a great adventure for everyone, from extreme trekkers to casual travelers. Learn more
Best of Southern Patagonia
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Argentina & Transfer to El Calafate | El Calafate |
Day 2 | Visit Perito Moreno Glacier | El Calafate |
Day 3 | El Calafate to El Chaltén | El Chalten |
Day 4 | Hike to Fitz Roy | El Chalten |
Day 5 | El Chaltén to El Calafate & Transfer to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
Day 6 | Torres del Paine Full-Day Excursion | Puerto Natales |
Day 7 | Torres del Paine: Trekking to the Base of the Towers | Torres del Paine |
Day 8 | Lago Grey - Return to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
Day 9 | Puerto Natales to Argentina | El Calafate |
Day 10 | Depart |
With 10 days you can explore and enjoy some of the most incredible sites and national parks in the Southern Cone, that great expanse of Patagonia that covers both Argentina and Chile. This adventure is tailor-made for outdoor enthusiasts, as it involves visits to glaciers, mountain trekking, and hiking some of the most famous peaks in the region, such as Mt. Fitz Roy. Not only that, but you'll also get some relaxation in, and you can take this time to discover some of the more famous mountain towns in Patagonia. Learn more
Hiking Through Argentine Patagonia
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore the City | Buenos Aires |
Day 2 | Fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate | El Calafate |
Day 3 | El Calafate to Los Glaciares National Park - Perito Moreno Glacier Hike | El Calafate |
Day 4 | El Calafate to El Chaltén - Hike to Laguna Capri | El Chalten |
Day 5-6 | Self-Guided Hiking in El Chaltén | El Chalten |
Day 7 | El Chaltén to El Calafate - Transfer to Bariloche | Bariloche |
Day 8 | Half-Day Bariloche History & Nature Tour | Bariloche |
Day 9 | Explore the Mountains & Glaciers of Tronador Hill | Bariloche |
Day 10 | Bariloche to Buenos Aires, Depart |
Argentina, particularly the Patagonia region, offers some of the continent’s best hiking opportunities and this 10-day trip hits the top three spots. Starting in Buenos Aires, you'll head to El Calafate for ice trekking on an advancing glacier. Next is El Chaltén, Argentina's ground zero for iconic peaks like Mt. Fitz Roy. Finish in Bariloche—a Swiss-rooted hub in the Lake District offering a plethora of trails and chocolate shops. Learn more
Multi-Sport Adventure in Patagonia
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore the City | Buenos Aires |
Day 2 | Fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate | El Calafate |
Day 3 | El Calafate to Los Glaciares National Park - Perito Moreno Glacier Hike | El Calafate |
Day 4 | El Calafate - Torres del Paine Driving Tour | Torres del Paine |
Day 5 | Hike to Las Torres - Return to El Calafate | El Calafate |
Day 6 | El Calafate to El Chaltén | El Chalten |
Day 7 | Ice Trekking at Cagliero Glacier | El Chalten |
Day 8 | Hike to Mt. Fitz Roy | El Chalten |
Day 9 | Rock Climbing School in El Chaltén | El Chalten |
Day 10 | El Chaltén to El Calafate, Depart |
This 10-day itinerary combines a slew of outdoor activities in Argentina and Chile's deep south. After a day in Buenos Aires, head to Los Glaciares National Park for some ice trekking on a major glacier. Next is an overnight hiking trip to Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. You'll finish in Argentina's El Chaltén—home of Mt. Fitz Roy and craft-beer bars—and complete a rock climbing course (there's no better place to learn!) Learn more
Buenos Aires & Patagonia Ski Adventure
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires! | Buenos Aires |
Day 2 | Full-Day Buenos Aires Walking Tour | Buenos Aires |
Day 3 | Buenos Aires to Bariloche | Bariloche |
Days 4-6 | Cerro Catedral Ski Excursion | Bariloche |
Day 7 | Bariloche to Ushuaia | Ushuaia |
Day 8 | Penguin Colony Half-Day Excursion | Ushuaia |
Day 9 | Ushuaia to Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
Day 10 | Depart |
If your goal is to ski the best destinations around the world, then get ready to check one incredible locale off your list: Argentina. This epic winter holiday covers some of the most beautiful destinations in the country. Arrive in the capital of Buenos Aires before jetting off to the southern lakeside retreat of San Carlos de Bariloche to enjoy the best ski conditions in the nation. Next, head to Argentine Patagonia, where you'll sail the same waters as Charles Darwin and walk with Magellanic penguins. Learn more
More Great 10-Day Patagonia Itineraries
Looking for more inspiration for your trip to Patagonia? Check out these other 10-day Patagonia itineraries, with outdoor adventures, cultural trips, and best-of tours to hit the highlights.