Join us for an exhilarating 8-day journey through the breathtaking Argentine Patagonia, starting from Buenos Aires.
Experience the wonders of El Calafate, home to the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier. Embark on a nautical safari and witness the stunning All Glaciares navigation.
In Ushuaia, immerse yourself in the beauty of the Tierra del Fuego National Park with a memorable ride on the Train of the End of the World, and embark on an off-road adventure around the picturesque Escondido and Fagnano lakes.
On your final day, enjoy a seamless inter-airport transfer in Buenos Aires, ensuring a smooth departure just like your arrival.
This comprehensive package offers the perfect opportunity to explore the wonders of southern Argentina!
Tour Description
Day 1
Arrival in Argentina
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Upon your arrival at the Buenos Aires airport, you'll be transported to a centrally located hotel, with the remainder of the day free for you to explore at your leisure.
Day 2
From Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Following breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to El Calafate.
Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, you'll be taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day and night free to begin exploring the city independently.
Day 3
Perito Moreno Glacier and Nautical Safari
The day begins with a trip to Los Glaciares National Park. Upon reaching the glacier, you'll start at the main balcony and then freely explore the walkways until the scheduled meeting time with your guide. These paths offer various viewpoints of the glacier, allowing for an extraordinary natural spectacle.
For lunch, the Park provides a service area equipped with a restaurant and snack bar.
Afterward, you'll embark on a one-hour boat tour across Lago Rico, offering views of icebergs from the Perito Moreno glacier's ice walls.
The boat will navigate to a safe distance from the glacier wall, traversing its entire length, allowing for a close-up view of Perito Moreno Glacier's stunning ice formations.
After returning to El Calafate, the evening is yours to enjoy freely.
Day 4
All Glaciers
Post-breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Puerto Punta Bandera, 47 km from El Calafate, where the excursion begins.
Once at the port, you'll board our comfortable boats to navigate the North Arm of Lake Argentino, crossing Boca del Diablo and heading towards the Upsala Canal. You'll experience the unique sensation of sailing among large icebergs calved from the Upsala Glacier.
Next, you'll journey to the Canal Spegazzini, offering unique views of remarkable hanging glaciers like Dry Glacier, Heim Glacier South, and Peineta Glacier, all leading to the magnificent Spegazzini Glacier. The grandest glacier awaits, towering over 135 meters.
To enhance this experience, you'll disembark at Base Spegazzini, directly in front of the glacier, where the modern Refugio Spegazzini offers all necessary services and stunning panoramic views. You can indulge in regional menus to suit all tastes.
After this free time, the excursion concludes back at the port, from where you'll return to El Calafate.
Day 5
From El Calafate to Ushuaia
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia, the city at the world's end.
Upon arrival, you'll be taken to your hotel, with the remainder of the day and night free to continue your independent exploration of the city.
Day 6
Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park with End of the World Train
On the way to the National Park, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of lakes, lagoons, and rivers. A stop will be made to take in the panoramic vistas of the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia peninsula, and the Bridges, Willie, and Les Eclaireurs archipelagos.
The route passes the slopes of Mount Susanna, revealing the historical work of prisoners from the old prison, where the Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino (End of the World Train) is located.
You'll have a 30-minute free break in the services area before proceeding to the park's other end, where National Route 3 concludes at Lapataia Bay. Here, you'll find remnants of ancient aboriginal people and pass beaver dams on a path leading to Lapataia Bay, the end of the world.
Day 7
4x4 Adventure
Escondido and Fagnano Lakes
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up between 8 and 8:30 a.m. to head towards the lakes. The minibus takes Route 3, traversing part of the Fuegian mountain range to reach the Garibaldi Pass, offering a panoramic view of Escondido and Fagnano lakes.
You'll descend and veer off onto old lumberjack trails. Land Rover trucks will take you through forests, mud, and stones to places otherwise inaccessible. Lake Fagnano's vastness and breathtaking scenery await you.
Around 12:30 p.m., you'll arrive at a shelter where a delicious asado criollo awaits.
Following lunch, the adventure continues with the crossing of Lake Fagnano to reach an internal route leading to Lago Escondido, smaller but set in a stunning natural environment.
The journey back to Ushuaia starts around 2 p.m., taking part of the former National Route 3, and you'll arrive at your hotel around 3 p.m.
Day 8
Farewell to Argentina
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires. From there, you'll be taken to the international airport for your return flight.
What’s included?
What’s included:
- Transfers from airports to hotels and from hotels to airports (Buenos Aires, El Calafate and Ushuaia)
- Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier with Nautical Safari navigation, transfers included
- All Glaciers Navigation, transfers included
- Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park and ticket for the End of the World Train
- 4x4 excursion in Lagos Off Road (Escondido and Fagnano)
- Connection from Aeroparque to Ezeiza
What’s NOT included:
- Flights
- Meals in the Todo Glaciares navigation
- Entrance to Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Any additional not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
A tour package to Argentine Patagonia from Buenos Aires, including El Calafate and Ushuaia, typically includes domestic flights between destinations, airport-hotel-airport transfers, hotel accommodations with breakfast, bilingual guides, and classic excursions such as the Perito Moreno Glacier walkways, a Beagle Channel cruise, and a tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Depending on the price, park entrance fees, port taxes, and lunches may or may not be included. Meals not specified in the package, tips, technical equipment, and travel insurance (highly recommended) are usually not included. Always check the 'Includes/Does Not Include' section of the tour, the hotel category, and the baggage policy for domestic flights before confirming your booking.
The typical itinerary for this Patagonia tour combines El Calafate and Ushuaia over 6 to 8 days, depending on flights and hotel availability. It usually begins with a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate (2–3 nights) to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier and, if you wish, take a glacier cruise. Then you fly to Ushuaia (2–3 nights) to explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, ride the End of the World Train, and take a cruise on the Beagle Channel. The return flight is to Buenos Aires. There is usually free time for optional activities (ice trekking, ranches, Emerald Lagoon). The order of visits may vary depending on weather and local logistics.
The best time to travel to Patagonia (El Calafate and Ushuaia) is from October to April, when there are more hours of daylight and tourist services. Summer (December–February) offers mild weather but higher demand; spring and autumn have fewer people and spectacular colors. The weather is changeable and windy: dress in layers, bring a waterproof/windproof jacket, hat, gloves, a buff, and hiking boots with good traction. Also pack sunscreen, UV sunglasses, a daypack, and a reusable water bottle. In winter there is snow and specific activities available. Bring valid identification (ID/passport) and consider travel insurance. Check the local weather forecast before each excursion to optimize your packing.
The price of a tour to Patagonia from Buenos Aires varies depending on the season (high/low), how far in advance you book, hotel category (3, 4, or 5 stars), flight availability, and any optional excursions selected. Prices are usually per person based on double occupancy and include local taxes and handling fees, unless otherwise specified. Many tour operators accept multiple payment methods: credit card (sometimes in installments), bank transfer, and online platforms; additional charges or finance fees may apply. It is common to require a deposit to book flights and secure hotels, with the balance due a few days before departure. Ask about early booking promotions, discounts for cash payments, and currency exchange policies.
Cancellation and change policies vary depending on the tour operator, airline, and hotel involved. Generally, full or partial refunds are available if you cancel well in advance; the closer to departure, the higher the penalties. Date or name changes may incur additional costs. In Patagonia, weather conditions can affect boat trips and park access; excursions are usually rescheduled or replaced without penalty in cases of force majeure. We recommend purchasing travel cancellation and interruption insurance. Review deadlines, specific conditions for each service, and whether the reservation is refundable or flexible before paying. Keep vouchers and confirm flight times to avoid no-shows.