Discovery Journeys
Small group journeys

Argentina & Chile

The Peaks and Plains of Patagonia

Nandu

Summary of nights: Santiago 2, Pucón 2, Puerto Varas 2, Puerto Natales 1, Torres del Paine 3, El Calafate 2, El Chaltén 2, Ushuaia 3, Buenos Aires 3.

  • Chile’s Lake District - outdoor activities in the shadow of volcanoes.
  • Torres del Paine Park, a wilderness of breath-taking beauty.
  • Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s greatest sights.
  • Tierra del Fuego - explore the unique mountains scenery of the ‘Land of Fire’.
  • Enjoy the vibe of dynamic Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Fly UK – Santiago, arriving day 2.
Day 3 Optional visit to Valparaíso.
Days 4-5 Fly to Pucón, explore the Lake District - volcanoes + forests.
Day 6 Drive to Puerto Varas, visit to Petrohué Falls.
Day 7 Day at leisure or visit Chiloé island.
Day 8 Fly to Punta Arenas, and drive to Puerto Natales.
Days 9-11 Hiking in the Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 12 Bus to El Calafate, on Lago Argentino.
Day 13 Day trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, optional ice trek.
Days 14-15 Drive to El Chaltén and hike in the Fitzroy range.
Day 16 Fly to Ushuaia.
Days 17-18 Walk in Tierra del Fuego National Park and boat trip on Beagle Channel.
Days 19-21 Fly to Buenos Aires, city tour and time at leisure.
Day 22 Fly to UK, arriving day 23.

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Trip Profile

Transport: 3 flights (longest 3.5hrs),6 road journeys (longest 5 hrs).
Accommodation: Comfortable hotels with private bathroom; shared dormitory hostel in Torres del Paine where you need a sleeping bag although there may be some for hire locally. 
Meals: Breakfast daily (except in Torres del Paine), lunch in Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Included excursions: walking tour of Santiago; Petrohué waterfall; walks in Torres del Paine and Fitzroy; Perito Moreno Glacier; Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.

Torres del Paine - the jewel in the Patagonian crown.
Torres del Paine - the jewel in the Patagonian crown.

Villarica Volcano in the Chilean Lake District
Villarica Volcano in the Chilean Lake District

Colourful houses in Buenos Aires' lively district of La Boca.
Colourful houses in Buenos Aires' lively district of La Boca.

View more imagesThe group taking a stroll out on the Island of Chiloe.An old church on Chiloé.The gigantic Perito Moreno GlacierBuenos Aires- a surprisingly modern and cosmopolitan city.Buenos Aires is home to the social dance of 'tango'.A group en route to Torres del Paine.

 
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