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Oct 16 - 29, 2023 (Mon - Sun)
Mar 16 - 29, 2024 (Sat - Fri)
This thrilling 14-day guided tour takes you through cityscapes, Patagonian steppes, beautiful mountains, impressive glaciers and challenging treks leaving you in awe of the region's surrounding scenery. From the peaks of Fitz Roy and Laguna Torre, to the challenging Torres del Paine W-Trek, to the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier, there is no shortage of things to see and do on this tour.
*This tour can be run as a self-guided trip if you prefer to explore on your own. Contact us for more information.
*Designed for experienced active travelers in excellent physical condition. Itineraries may include full-day hikes (sometimes at high altitude) or full-day climbing excursions. Trails often include steep ascents/descents on mountainous terrain, with some exposed sections.
*Designed for experienced active travelers in excellent physical condition. Itineraries may include full-day hikes (sometimes at high altitude) or full-day climbing excursions. Trails often include steep ascents/descents on mountainous terrain, with some exposed sections.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Admire Buenos Aires rebel architecture
- Hike the scenic Patagonian landscape
- Enjoy views of the outstanding Fitz Roy peak
- Climb up to Laguna Torre to see the impressive pointed peak, Torre
- Trek through the famous "W" route in Torres Del Paine
- Walk on pathways along the fantastic and beautiful Perito Moreno Glacier
- Eat the most delicious steak and get a taste of the famous Patagonian Lamb
- Step foot at the end of the world, Ushuaia
ITINERARY
DAY 1
BUENOS AIRES / ARRIVAL DAY
Our journey begins in Buenos Aires. This romantic city will be our starting and ending point on this trip and, here is where you can enjoy an aromatic glass of Malbec wine and taste the best steak.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. After a welcome meeting with your tour leader, enjoy an exciting walking tour through the romantic city of Buenos Aires.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. After a welcome meeting with your tour leader, enjoy an exciting walking tour through the romantic city of Buenos Aires.
DAY 2
BUENOS AIRES / EL CALAFATE / PERITO MORENO GLACIER
Upon arrival to EL Calafate, transfer to your hotel to drop your luggage. Tour the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier. Walk along the pathways to have scenic views of this fantastic mass of ice.
Return to the hotel.
Optional activity
Take a catamaran ride to explore closely one of the marvellous ice walls.
Return to the hotel.
Optional activity
Take a catamaran ride to explore closely one of the marvellous ice walls.
DAY 3
EL CALAFATE / TORRES DEL PAINE
Take an early morning transfer to Paine Grande Refugio (Torres del Paine). Before arriving, get off at the Argentine and Chilean border to complete border procedures. Along the journey, stop for a lunch break and enjoy a short spectacular sightseeing tour through the National Park and a catamaran crossing over Pehoe Lake.
DAY 4
TORRES DEL PAINE / FRENCH VALLEY
After breakfast, begin hiking up to the Italiano Camping Site, following the path along the beautiful Lake Pehoe. From Campamento Italiano, continue the ascent through the French Valley up to the French Glacier Viewpoint. If weather permits, continue up to the lookout point of the British Camping Site. Spend time enjoying magnificent views of the peaks surrounding the French Valley and to eat lunch. The same trail will take you back to the Paine Grande Refuge.
DAY 5
TORRES DEL PAINE / GREY GLACIER
After breakfast, begin your new hiking adventure up to the Grey Glacier lookout point. Along the way, enjoy views of the Paine Grande Mountain Range and small icebergs in Laguna de los Patos (Lake of Ducks). Take some minutes at the lookout point before taking the same trail back to Refugio Paine Grande where you will take the catamaran to cross over Pehoe lake again then take a transfer to Refugio Torre Central/Norte where you'll spend the night.
DAY 6
TORRES DEL PAINE / LAS TORRES
Leave your belongings at Refugio Central/Norte for a hike up to the impressive Las Torres viewpoint. Begin the hike ascending to the pass through Ansencio Valley towards Refuge Chileno. Continue through the forest, over rocky trails and boulders up to the viewpoint for magnificent views of the granite giants. This is the perfect spot for a lunch break. Return through the same trail heading back to the Central/North Refugio.
DAY 7
TORRES DEL PAINE / EL CHALTEN
After breakfast, on board of a private vehicle, make your way back to Argentina. After completing border procedures, carry on with your journey to El Chalten.
DAY 8
EL CHALTEN / FITZ ROY TRAIL
Take an early transfer to Estancia Pilar to begin a guided hike to Laguna de Los Tres (Fitz Roy viewpoint). Along the way, enjoy stunning mountain views and memorable lookout points. From our first stop at Poincenot Camp, we'll have 1-1.5 hours to reach Laguna de Los Tres, the last bit of which will be the most challenging part of the trail. At the viewpoint, take a lunch break and enjoy beautiful views of Fitz Roy, one of the most scenic peaks in the world. Return to El Chalten in the afternoon.
DAY 9
EL CHALTEN / LAGUNA TORRE TRAIL
After breakfast, begin a guided trek from El Chalten up to Laguna Torre, hiking along the border of the Valley of Fitz Roy River. Cross the Forest of Nires and Lengas trees until you reach a moraine, where you can enjoy spectacular views of Cerro Torre and the Patagonian mountain range. Take a break for lunch among the beautiful scenery. Take the same trail back to El Chalten.
DAY 10
EL CHALTEN / EL CALAFATE
After breakfast, onboard a vehicle we will travel back to El Calafate. Make a short stop at the historic Leona cafe to enjoy a cup of coffee and taste their best dessert.
Upon arrival, enjoy the rest of your time at your leisure. You can explore the city of El Calafate, visit the bird sanctuary (Laguna de Nimes) or take an optional activity.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Upon arrival, enjoy the rest of your time at your leisure. You can explore the city of El Calafate, visit the bird sanctuary (Laguna de Nimes) or take an optional activity.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Dia de Campo: half day tour to Nibepo Estancia, one of the only working estancias today where you will enjoy a nice walk or horse back ride through the estancia (ranch) while learning about what was a Patagonia estancia before the tourism zenith.
DAY 11
CALAFATE / USHUAIA
Transfer to EL Calafate airport for a flight to the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia. After arriving, you will be transferred to Tierra del Fuego National Park for a half day tour of the Beagle Channel and Lapataia Bay. Head to your hotel after the tour.
DAY 12
USHUAIA / FREE DAY
Free day to explore the world's southernmost city of Ushuaia.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Walking with penguins (6hrs): take a bus to the oldest estancia in town, Harberton. Enjoy a speed boat ride to Martillo Island for a walk among penguins. This tour departs twice a day, morning and afternoon.
- Boat ride through the Beagle Channel (4hrs): navigate the historical Beagle Channel while watching sea lions play and enjoy a short hike on Bird Island. This tour departs twice a day, morning and afternoon.
- Boat ride through the Beagle Channel + penguin watching (4.5hrs): navigate east through the Beagle Channel to Martillo Island for a close up view of the penguins. You will not be allowed to disembark. This tour departs twice a day, morning and afternoon.
- Off-roading: go on a full day exciting ride on an all-terrain vehicle through the off roads of Magellan Forest.
DAY 13
USHUAIA / BUENOS AIRES
Get a transfer to the airport to fly to Buenos Aires. Enjoy a farewell dinner with the group members.
DAY 14
BUENOS AIRES / DEPARTURE DAY
Take a cab ride to the international airport for your flight to return home.
Our itineraries are guidelines to follow day-by-day. However, some changes may occur prior to departure or during the tour due to weather conditions, seasonal changes that can alter timetables, flight schedules and transport routes. These changes can happen with little notice so please be prepared for alterations along the route. Bear in mind on occasion, the timing of included activities in each location may also differ from the timetable written on your itinerary.
We always work hard to make sure you have the best holiday experience. Nevertheless, things can and do go wrong occasionally due to the nature of travel. Please take it as part of the travel experience. Should any issue occur while on tour, please discuss with your local guide first. If the issues go beyond his/her control, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help.
For any emergency, contact us at our WhatsApp number, available 24/7 (+54.911.4434.6643), or send us an email at pepeconciergeservice@gmail.com.
We always work hard to make sure you have the best holiday experience. Nevertheless, things can and do go wrong occasionally due to the nature of travel. Please take it as part of the travel experience. Should any issue occur while on tour, please discuss with your local guide first. If the issues go beyond his/her control, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help.
For any emergency, contact us at our WhatsApp number, available 24/7 (+54.911.4434.6643), or send us an email at pepeconciergeservice@gmail.com.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
| Day | Itinerary | Hotel | Room Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buenos Aires | Urban Recoleta Hotel | Shared Twin/Double Room |
| 2 | El Calafate | Hosteria La Estepa | Shared Twin/Double Room |
| 3 | Torres del Paine | Paine Grande Refugio | Multi-Shared Room, 4+ |
| 4 | Torres del Paine | Paine Grande Refugio | Multi-Shared Room, 4+ |
| 5 | Torres del Paine | Las Torres Refugio | Multi-Shared Room, 4+ |
| 6 | Torres del Paine | Las Torres Refugio | Multi-Shared Room, 4+ |
| 7 | El Chalten | Don Atilio Hosteria | Shared Twin/Double Room |
| 8 | El Chalten | Don Atilio Hosteria | Shared Twin/Double Room |
| 9 | EL Chalten | Don Atilio Hosteria | Shared Twin/Double Room |
| 10 | El Calafate | Hosteria La Estepa | Shared Twin/Double Room |
| 11 | Ushuaia | Villa Brescia Hotel | Shared Twin/Double Room |
| 12 | Ushuaia | Villa Brescia Hotel | Shared Twin/Double Room |
| 13 | Ushuaia | Urban Suites Recoleta | Shared Twin/Double Room |
| 14 | Depart Ushuaia | ||
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Activities
Guided Tours
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guided Tours
- Sightseeing tour through the Torres del Paine National Park (private)
- Sightseeing & hiking tour through the Tierra del Fuego National park (private)
- Perito Moreno Glacier Tour (private)
- Walking tour (Buenos Aires)
- 3-day trekking in Torre del Paine Park W Circuit (private)
- 2-day trekking in El Chalten, Laguna de Los Tres and Laguna Torre (private)
- Torres del Paine National Park
- Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Perito Moreno Glacier
- 8 nights in a shared double/twin room
- 4 nights in multi-shared room (4+) at Torres del Paine
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Catamaran, private transport
- 3 internal flights (Buenos Aires - Calafate - Ushuaia - Buenos Aires)
- 13 breakfasts
- 5 lunches (boxed)
- 4 dinners
- Tour Leader throughout entire trip
- Local Guide for all included activities
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Flights before and after the tour.
- If internal flights are needed, please request a quote.
- Meals but those described above.
- Travel Insurance (required)
It is highly recommended to purchase travel insurance before joining a tour with us.
Please read our Booking Conditions.
TRAVELER TIPS
VISAS
Please visit the relevant consular website of the countries you'll be visiting for more detailed and up-to-date visa information. If you need a visa, please obtain your visa in advance.
HEALTH AND CERTIFICATIONS
The Patagonia region is sprawled across two countries, Argentina and Chile. Both countries do not require any vaccination certificates from travelers to enter the country. However, travelers should stay up-to-date on their vaccines, especially when traveling through Misiones (Iguazu Falls), Formosa, Corrientes, El Chaco, Salta and Jujuy. Recommended vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, hepatitis A, B, typhoid, rabies and yellow fever vaccine.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The Covid-19 has had a major impact in all South American countries. We at Pepe Concierge Service have taken all necessary precautions to protect our customers integrity and health, and helped everyone to find their way back to their home countries. Our heart and good thoughts are with everyone who have been affected by this virus. We are deeply thankful to all those who are out there working to contain this fatal virus. We'll stay alert and on top to any changes on this subject to keep our customers updated.
For more information, visit our blog.
SAFETY
All cities that you will be traveling through on this tour are very safe. If you do find time to explore on your own, below are some key precautions to take:
TRANSPORTATION
The radio-taxi system works well and are represented by black and yellow vehicles in major cities. We recommend ordering a taxi service through the hotel staff. If you prefer, you can also hail one from the street. All radio taxis (black & yellow) work with meters. Avoid paying with large bills. If smaller notes are not available, pay careful attention to the number that stretches across the top right corner of every bill before handing it over to the driver. Some taxi drivers will try and swap your money with a fake note, but if you have know the number of the bill you just gave him, you will have a better chance of getting your money back. Large notes come in 200, 500 and 1,000 peso denominations.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
We strongly promote responsible travel. You can minimise the impact on local cultures, the environment and turn the negative aspects of tourism into positive aspects. We believe you can make a difference.
read more
Please visit the relevant consular website of the countries you'll be visiting for more detailed and up-to-date visa information. If you need a visa, please obtain your visa in advance.
HEALTH AND CERTIFICATIONS
The Patagonia region is sprawled across two countries, Argentina and Chile. Both countries do not require any vaccination certificates from travelers to enter the country. However, travelers should stay up-to-date on their vaccines, especially when traveling through Misiones (Iguazu Falls), Formosa, Corrientes, El Chaco, Salta and Jujuy. Recommended vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, hepatitis A, B, typhoid, rabies and yellow fever vaccine.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The Covid-19 has had a major impact in all South American countries. We at Pepe Concierge Service have taken all necessary precautions to protect our customers integrity and health, and helped everyone to find their way back to their home countries. Our heart and good thoughts are with everyone who have been affected by this virus. We are deeply thankful to all those who are out there working to contain this fatal virus. We'll stay alert and on top to any changes on this subject to keep our customers updated.
For more information, visit our blog.
SAFETY
All cities that you will be traveling through on this tour are very safe. If you do find time to explore on your own, below are some key precautions to take:
- Argentinean Patagonia: Request a taxi service through the hotel staff. EASY TAXI and UBER are still fighting a long battle with the Argentinean authorities to operate in the country.
Chilean Patagonia: Uber operates freely in the following cities: Iquique, La Serena - Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana (Santiago), Concepción, Temuco, Puerto Montt, Arica, Calama, Antofagasta, Copiapó, Ovalle, Rancagua, Talca, Valdivia, Osorno and Punta Arenas. - Wear your backpack/bag to the front when walking through bigger crowds.
- Do not carry your wallet in the back pocket of your trousers.
- Avoid wearing fancy jewellry.
- Leave original documents, credit cards in the hotel safe box, taking the bare minimum of cash with you. It’s always a good idea to hide cash in different parts of your clothes.
- A neck/waist money belt can be very handy to keep cash hidden.
- In restaurant/cafes, do not hang your bag/backpack on the arm of the chairs or leave it sitting on the floor.
- Always take note of the serial numbers of your larger bills (ie: 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Argentinean Pesos before paying taxi drivers and small shops. There were a few cases where travelers were told their bills were fake. By taking note of the serial numbers before use, you stand a better chance of getting your money back.
- At night, always walk on well lit streets.
- Withdraw cash only during the day and from ATMs located inside banks or guarded ATMs.
- Cover ATMs keyboard with one hand when typing your pin number.
- Do not get into a car by someone’s invitation, even if it's a police car.
TRANSPORTATION
The radio-taxi system works well and are represented by black and yellow vehicles in major cities. We recommend ordering a taxi service through the hotel staff. If you prefer, you can also hail one from the street. All radio taxis (black & yellow) work with meters. Avoid paying with large bills. If smaller notes are not available, pay careful attention to the number that stretches across the top right corner of every bill before handing it over to the driver. Some taxi drivers will try and swap your money with a fake note, but if you have know the number of the bill you just gave him, you will have a better chance of getting your money back. Large notes come in 200, 500 and 1,000 peso denominations.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
We strongly promote responsible travel. You can minimise the impact on local cultures, the environment and turn the negative aspects of tourism into positive aspects. We believe you can make a difference.
read more
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Inquire about this trip.
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SOUTH AMERICA
Destinations
Argentina / Peru / Patagonia / Bolivia / Colombia / Ecuador / Brazil / Chile
Aconcagua Summit Tours
Normal Route / 360 Polish Traverse Route
Guided Tours
Peru Adventures / Active Patagonia / Classic Inca Trail / O Circuit Torres del Paine / Colombia Highlights
Patagonia Yoga Retreat / Quito & Galapagos
Independent Tours
Exclusive Patagonia / Classic Buenos Aires / Iguazu Falls by Bike / Exclusive Mendoza / Classic Bariloche
Ushuaia Discovery / Bolivia Highlights / The Lost City Trail / Best of Rio de Janeiro / Brasil Iguaçu Falls
Destinations
Argentina / Peru / Patagonia / Bolivia / Colombia / Ecuador / Brazil / Chile
Aconcagua Summit Tours
Normal Route / 360 Polish Traverse Route
Guided Tours
Peru Adventures / Active Patagonia / Classic Inca Trail / O Circuit Torres del Paine / Colombia Highlights
Patagonia Yoga Retreat / Quito & Galapagos
Independent Tours
Exclusive Patagonia / Classic Buenos Aires / Iguazu Falls by Bike / Exclusive Mendoza / Classic Bariloche
Ushuaia Discovery / Bolivia Highlights / The Lost City Trail / Best of Rio de Janeiro / Brasil Iguaçu Falls
BUENOS AIRES
Top Activities
Walking City Tours / Estancia and Gaucho Tours / Tango Shows / Biking Tours / Food Tastings / Football Matches
Jewish Tours / Shopping Tours
Suggested Itineraries
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Top Activities
Walking City Tours / Estancia and Gaucho Tours / Tango Shows / Biking Tours / Food Tastings / Football Matches
Jewish Tours / Shopping Tours
Suggested Itineraries
1 Day Itinerary / 3 Day Itinerary / 5 Day Itinerary
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Cruises
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Island Hops
4D/3N Southern Islands / 5D/4N Central Islands / 6D/5N Galapagos Islands
Cruises
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Island Hops
4D/3N Southern Islands / 5D/4N Central Islands / 6D/5N Galapagos Islands
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