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9 Days
From AUD $10995
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating


 (10 reviews)

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Intrepid Travel · 9 days
4.7
10 Reviews
Duration

9 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Unknown

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Discover the natural wonders of wild Patagonia on this nine-day Premium journey.

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (8), Lunch (2), Dinner (3)
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel (5 nights), Feature Stay (3 nights)

Highlights

  • Stay just outside Ushuaia at your Feature Stay that boasts panoramic views of the Beagle Channel and the surrounding Martial Mountains.
  • Witness Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier and listen to the thundering ice cracking on this 30 km (18.6 ft) beast – one of the few glaciers left that isn’t shrinking!
  • Explore the best of Torres del Paine National Park on a day packed with incredible activities – your day will be customised by your expert guide to perfectly suit the group’s fitness levels and interests.
  • Spend the day in the Beagle Channel, sailing to the shore of Martillo Island to observe the resident Magellanic and Papua penguins that live there.
  • Take part in Signature Experiences – meeting a local sheep farmer and enjoying a homecooked asado dinner in El Calafate – that add another layer to your discoveries and bring you closer to Patagonian culture.
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Trip Details

Duration

9 days

Transportation

Private Vehicle, Plane, Boat

Guide Language

English

Starts

Santiago, Argentina

Finishes

Ushuaia, Argentina

Accommodations

Unknown

Travel Style

Explorer, Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Santiago
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Chile. Your adventure begins in Santiago, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Here, you’ll meet your fellow travellers and local leader at a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe head out for a self-paced walking tour and get to know your surroundings. After your meeting, head out for dinner at a local wine bar. Get to know your group over a multi-course meal of ancestral cuisine, including Mapuche dishes, and learn more about your upcoming adventure in the wilds of Patagonia.

Accommodation:

  • Hotel Bidasoa or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
2
Day 2: Puerto Natales
Today is a travel day so sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. You’ll leave the hotel early in the morning (your departure time can vary depending on the flight) and fly from Santiago to Puerto Natales. From here, drive to your accommodation, passing views of the Patagonian landscape along the way. Look out for wildlife like guanacos and take the opportunity to get to know your group a little better. When you arrive, check into your hotel, which has been designed to blend into the landscape and make the most of the sweeping views. With amazing scenery right outside your window, this is the perfect spot to connect with nature and leave the rest of the world behind. After an orientation walk with your leader around Puerto Natales, you might like to join your group for dinner at a local restaurant.

Accommodation:

  • Altiplanico Puerto Natales or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
3
Day 3: Puerto Natales
With a full day to explore Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, you’re set for some great adventures. Today’s activities will be customised based on the weather and your group’s fitness level and interests. You might see Grey Glacier and the surrounding icebergs, or head to the Salto Grande waterfall and see the Paine Massif. Maybe go on some short hikes – the great thing about this national park is that its natural beauty can be seen from anywhere!

Included Activities:

  • Puerto Natales - Full Day Torres del Paine Tour

Accommodation:

  • Altiplanico Puerto Natales or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
4
Day 4: Puerto Natales
Today you’ll be exploring the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers within Bernardo O’Higgins National Park – only accessible by sea. Cruise through the Ultima Esperanza fjord, passing by glaciers, waterfalls and small estancias and eventually arriving at the Balmaceda Glacier. Continue to the end of the fjord and take a short walk to a viewpoint overlooking the glacier before cruising back the way you came, keeping an eye out for imperial cormorants and sea lions as you go. After your cruise, head to nearby Estancia Perales to enjoy lunch and amazing views. Tonight, perhaps head out for dinner with your group in Puerto Natales and share stories about today’s adventures.

Included Activities:

  • Puerto Natales - Full Day Bernardo O'Higgins Tour with Serrano and Balmeceda Glacier

Accommodation:

  • Altiplanico Puerto Natales or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
5
Day 5: El Calafate
After a hearty breakfast to prepare you for a day of travel, cross the international border from Chile to Argentina. On the way, stop off at Tierra de Ovejeros ranch – a traditional Patagonian estancia – for an authentic introduction to the area’s sheep-farming heritage. Join a local woman in her home as she shares stories of her life as a sheep farmer and learn about the wool-selection process, observe different stages of wool handling and gain insight into customary shepherding practices that remain central to life here. Plus, you’ll see a sheepdog at work and a sheep-shearing demonstration. Then, continue to El Calafate, your gateway to Glaciers National Park. As a major hub for adventurers headed to Perito Moreno, El Calafate has undergone a lot of development in recent decades. Located on the shore of the Argentino Lake and surrounded by the Andes range, this is a scenic place to spend a few days. After your long travel day, you may want to simply relax at your hotel.

Included Activities:

  • El Calafate - Sheep Estancia Visit

Accommodation:

  • Design Suites Hotel or similar (1 night) (Number of Nights: 1)
6
Day 6: El Calafate
Today, drive to the Perito Moreno Glacier – one of the few balanced glaciers in the world. At 3 km (1.8 mi) wide and 30 km (19 mi) long, it’s a spectacular sight. There are multiple viewing platforms overlooking Lake Argentino, providing an ideal vantage point to watch and listen to the crack of the ice as it plunges into the waters below. After you have watched the calving glacier, board your boat with an English-speaking guide for a glacier cruise that takes you even closer to the massif. You can also choose to pre-book a mini trek that will have you walking on the glacier. After an amazing day, you’ll head back to your accommodation. Freshen up, then join your group for an intimate asado (South American barbecue) dinner with a local couple in their home.

Included Activities:

  • El Calafate - Perito Moreno Tour
  • El Calafate - Asado Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Design Suites Hotel or similar (1 night) (Number of Nights: 1)
7
Day 7: Ushuaia
Take to the skies on a flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia this morning. When you arrive, check into your Feature Stay just outside the city. Boasting stunning views of the Beagle Channel and the Martial Mountains, this will be your home for the next two nights. Head out for a walk around town with your leader to get your bearings, then the rest of the day is yours to enjoy your own way. Maybe visit the Museo del Fin del Mundo (End of the World Museum) or take a stroll along the waterfront. Tonight, you might like to head out for drinks or a casual dinner with your group or enjoy a quiet night in.

Included Activities:

  • Ushuaia - Orientation Walk

Accommodation:

  • Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night) (Number of Nights: 1)
8
Day 8: Ushuaia
After breakfast with your group, take a boat trip through Tierra del Fuego National Park along the dramatic coastline of the Beagle Channel. Transfer to a private boat and continue towards Martillo Island, home to one of the few penguin colonies left in South America. As the boat approaches the island, the engine is turned off, allowing for respectful, distanced viewing of the two species of penguins that live here – the Magellanic and the rare Papua (Gentoo) penguin. Watch them waddle along the shore and dive into the icy waters before heading back to Ushuaia by land.

Included Activities:

  • Ushuaia - Acatushún Museum Entrance
  • Ushuaia - Martillo Island Penguin Boat Trip

Accommodation:

  • Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night) (Number of Nights: 1)
9
Day 9: Ushuaia
There are no activities planned for today, and you’re free to leave at any time after checkout. If you’d like to spend more time in Ushuaia, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to book additional accommodation. Ushuaia is the starting point of the Antarctica sailing trips, so speak with your booking agent if this is something that you’re interested in.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $10,995
(Tour only)
Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 9 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Discover the natural wonders of wild Patagonia on this nine-day Premium journey.

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 12 Mar 2027

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
5.0
Emma
Traveled, March 2024

04/02/2024

We had an amazing time travelling around Patagonia on our premium trip, the hotels made the experience feel very relaxed even though it is a packed full itinerary. A great way to see the main sights of Patagonia, with local knowledgeable leaders, and some great food!

5.0
Scott
Traveled, January 2024

01/29/2024

Patagonia is a unique & isolated place to visit. The Intrepid design of locations and activities were simply well designed without a moment wasted and your guide/tour manager, Tomás Revestido, helped make the trip far better than I expected with his local knowledge, sense of humor & proactive approach to helping everyone. The trip could not have been better. We had originally booked a Patagonia trip with a far more expensive operator than Intrepid, however they cancelled and we benefited, as Tomas & Intrepid were wonderful

Tour Operator

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