Trip Summary
Days 1 - 2 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Kick off your trip with a night in the city often known as the Paris of South America. Discover its buzzing culture, witness some tango and enjoy a classically Argentine meal in the evening. A perfect starting point before your adventure in Patagonia...
Fly into Buenos Aires, Argentina
Explore the delights of this cultured capital city
Go to a tango show!
Buenos Aires Express
Tailored to suit our travellers—en route to Patagonia—who only have one night in the captivating capital city of Buenos Aires. This program offers you the chance to take in the must-see sights with your private guide by day and choose between an Argentine dining experience and tango show at night. This taster trip may leave you wanting to book another visit...
Days 2 - 5 Down to Tierra del Fuego
Fly down to the most Southerly city in the world. This area of Patagonia at the very end of the Andes is just about as rugged as you can get. From the town of Ushuaia, you can explore the jagged coast looking for penguins and sea lions, you can hike into the mountains, and you can discover the fascinating history of Tierra Del Fuego which includes tales of indigenous people Charles Darwin and Pioneer Missionaries.
Day 1 Gaze out from the Tierra del Fuego National Park Viewpoint
Day 2 Get into the wild
Day 3 Penguins at Martillo Island
Highlights of Tierra del Fuego
Get under the skin of Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego, whilst basing yourself in a comfy hotel in town. Choose from a variety of bespoke, privately guided day trips to get to know the unique wildlife, amazing scenery, warm people, and wonderful culinary experiences. Explore each day from your 4x4 vehicle, at a relaxed pace, to see penguins, the wild Atlantic coast, old estancias and locally cooked meals which will leave you wanting to return sometime soon.
Days 5 - 9 Perito Moreno and Fitz Roy Day Hikes in Los Glaciares
After flying from Ushuaia to El Calafate from where you will travel to El Chalten, the small trekking capital of Argentina, the distinctive Peaks of Mount Fitzroy and Cerro Torre stand proud behind El Chalten and you will spend the next few days day hiking into their midst.
The location of El Chalten and the beauty of these mountains are not the only thing that makes El Chalten special. We love the town itself with its pioneer roots, climbing history and outdoor spirit. In the evenings you can enjoy the wine bars, craft beer haunts and various restaurants. There is not a better trekking town in the world. If you have time extend your stay to visit Lago del Desierto.
You can’t visit Los Glaciares without visiting its immense poster glacier Perito Moreno. We love taking a boat for the day to the glacier and then hanging out at the balconies to watch chunks of ice fall off. There are also ice hikes, kayaking trips and off-the-beaten-track hikes that we can help you choose between.
Day 2 Hike to Fitz Roy
Day 3 Hike to Cerro Torre
Day 4 Boat trip to Perito Moreno glacier
Highlights of Los Glaciares
Trek the two main hiking trails in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina – Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre – with a warm and comfortable hotel to return to each evening. You'll discover the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier and surrounding fjords on a boat trip, with an option to try ice-hiking and kayaking.
The Best of Los Glaciares
Experience the very best scenery of the Los Glaciares National Park on a series of day hikes. You'll visit Laguna de Los Tres and Laguna Torre, plus spend time kayaking on Lago del Desierto. There's also a day trip to the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier. You'll be accompanied by experienced guides each day, ensuring you get the most out of your trip.
Days 9 - 14 Day Excursions in Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine boasts Patagonia’s most outstanding scenery. The needle-like Towers, the horned Cuernos peaks and Glacier Grey are the crowd-pleasers. Often our customers enjoy the more remote hikes with distant views of the mountains and encounters with the pumas, guanacos, and condors.
Base yourself in a luxury yurt camp and head out on excursions into the park each day with fantastic guides and come back in the evening to enjoy some top-notch food and wine.
Talk to the team at Swoop and we will find the right accommodation for you with a room that matches your budget and expectations and has all the activities you want to do.
Day 2-5 Excursion to a viewpoint
Experience Paine's Nature and Wildlife
Stay in a secluded, all-inclusive luxury yurt camp where you'll wake each morning in a forest overlooking Patagonia's stunning Toro Lake. Journey through breath-taking scenery to complete world-famous hikes and other activities in Torres del Paine while being looked after from start to finish by expert guides – it doesn't get much better than this.
Explore Torres del Paine from a Luxury Lodge
Base yourself in Torres del Paine's most talked about luxury lodge and explore the rugged outdoors both on foot and horse-back. Trek to the stunning Pehoe viewpoint and ride across the golden Serrano prairie. Everything will be taken care of, so you can explore by day with experienced guides and relax in the spa in the evening.
Days 14 - 18 Volcanoes and Temperate Rainforest
Now for a completely different landscape, you’ll fly from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt. After all that ice and granite it is a relief to get into the green forest of the Chilean Lakes. The forests are dripping with moss, ferns and fungi and you may see thousand-year-old redwood Alerce trees. We will also share some of our gastronomic favourites as you eat home-cooked food with a local chef and cycle to a craft brewery whilst admiring the perfect conical volcano Osorno.
This trip can be tailored to suit you with a day learning about rewilding, horseriding, rafting, hiking every day or simply chilling out in the forest at a luxury lodge.
Day 1 Arriving at your hotel with a volcanic view
Day 2 Hiking into the rainforest
Day 4 Sea kayak on Reloncaví Fjord
Highlights of the Chilean Lake District
Surrounded by a wealth of national parks and nature reserves, the charming lakeside town of Puerto Varas makes the perfect base for activities. Trek in Vicente Perez Rosales national park - the home of stunning volcanic landscapes, mountain bike to microbreweries, take to the water in the region's emerald green rivers, and enjoy a unique cultural foodie experience.
Best of the Chilean Lake District
Connect the magic of Chiloé Island, the adventure of the Chilean Lake District and remote hiking trails in Pumalin Park, for the most complete experience the region has to offer. Explore the Route of Parks as you follow in Darwin's footsteps, with your expert naturalist guide, as you interact with locals and experience unique wildlife. Stay in comfortable, authentic accommodation and discover some of Patagonia's best kept secrets.
Days 18 - 19 Relax in Santiago
After the extremes of Patagonia, lots of our customers like to savour a moment to unwind in Santiago before travelling back home. You get a taste of its fascinating history, culture and scenery on this overnight experience.
Catch your flight up to Santiago
Stay at the Singular Santiago
Soak up the sights of this bohemian capital city
Santiago Express
The perfect solution for a brief stop in Chile’s stunning capital city. Whether en route to Patagonia or returning home—our stop-off program will ensure you get a taster for the city and a night’s rest at a hotel perfectly suited to your needs and requirements.
Best of Patagonia
18 nights from $11,541pp based on 2 person group
This inspirational tour includes the accommodation, transfers, meals and excursions that are included in the trips listed. Please note this does not include flights.
If you like the look of this tour then the next step is to speak to one of our Patagonia experts who will tailor and refine it to you wishes and needs. Please enquire for a detailed itinerary with the full details of all transfers, meals, activities, accommodation etc that are included.
Whatever your budget, group size, length of stay, we can help.
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Peter says
Patagonia is a multi-dimensional myriad of climates, geology, flora, fauna and cultures. This trip allows you to experience the best of all these facets in a short timeframe.
Peter StanleyJones Patagonia Specialist
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