Conquer Torres del Paine & Perito Moreno: The Best of Argentine & Chilean Patagonia

As soon as you arrive in Ushuaia, a properly identified Exploration person will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation. The city is located at the southernmost point of the entire planet, for this reason it is popularly known as the "City of the end of the world". According to the time when you arrive in the city, you will be able to take some self-catering tours of the streets near the hotel. We indicate that you visit some local restaurants and taste of the exotic Cetola dish, which is a rare crustacean of the region similar to a giant crab.

Important: Be prepared for the cold. The ideal is to wear coats in the style of layers, so you can take them off as you walk and your body warms up. A second skin, an intermediate coat and a waterproof complete the three layers. Wear trekking shoes – or equivalent – that are comfortable. Take a pair of gloves and hats and whatever you find convenient to protect yourself. Even with the cloudy day, never forget the sunscreen. In this area the incidence of ultraviolet rays is higher than we are accustomed to. Also protect your eyes using sunglasses.

After an excellent breakfast at the hotel we will leave at the appropriate time for our amazing tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park. With the entrances already included in our package, we will take a two-hour walk through beautiful landscapes and we will be able to observe charming woods and then we will arrive at the nearby restaurant in the campsite area of the park.

We will take a break for lunch while we enjoy the nature and harmony that inhabits the park. After lunch we will make an exciting canoe route to Lapataia Bay, where the end of the Pan-American road is located, this activity is quite safe and fun. At the end, we will return to the hotel and the rest of the day will be free.

Our day begins at the port of Ushuaia, where we embark on an exciting navigation through the legendary Beagle Canal, one of the most iconic landscapes of Patagonia. As we follow the calm waters, we are welcomed by a natural spectacle: islands full of sea lions, cormorants perched on the rocks and, if we are lucky, even dolphins playing around the boat.

Our journey leads us to the famous Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, known as the Farol of the End of the World, a postcard-worthy setting. Then we go to the islets of the canal, where we can observe close-up colonies of seabirds and feel the immensity of this wild and remote territory. The icy wind of Fireland and the snowy mountains at the bottom make the moment even more special.

After many photos and immersion in nature, we returned to Ushuaia, bringing in memory the grandeur of this extreme part of the planet.

We will leave on a tourist bus to the city of Punta Arenas in Chile right after our breakfast at the hotel. It will be a very interesting day, because we will pass the Strait of Magellan which is the largest and most important natural passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The place is still well known for its difficulty in navigation. By the end of the afternoon, we will be arriving in the city of Punta Arenas, where a private car will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation. The rest of the day will be free and so you can enjoy the will.

Important: The Chilean immigration office will deliver the forms to be filled out and after immigration control there will be baggage control and passport stamp for exit and entry, respectively.

Breakfast at the hotel and then exit to Navigation the famous Magdalena Island, the largest penguin in the region. Beginning the shores of the Strait of Magellan, one of the most traffic navigational routes in the world, used by the bravest navigators in history. The circuit allows you to enjoy different resorts and some species of native flora and birds such as wild geese, condors, seagulls, eagles and various species of ducks and foxes. Navigacão will be made to the island and landing that will allow you to walk near the species.

In the afternoon, regular bus to Puerto Natales, arrival at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel.

Early on, we left for a full day walk to the Torres del Paine National Park.

We will visit Cueva del Milodón, where the rest of the Milodon were found, a prehistoric animal that inhabited this area a few millennia ago. Then we will finally reach the Park, which in 2007 competed for the title of one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. We will visit the most spectacular landscapes of all Patagonia, formed by Lake Pehoé and the beautiful Cuernos del Paine mountains. The end of the day is at the viewpoint of Lake Grey, where we can observe part of Grey Glacier. I return at the end of the day to the hotel in Puerto Natales.

Important: Lunch is not included on this day. A stop is made at a restaurant for lunch, or if you wish you can bring snacks.

Shortly after our breakfast at the hotel, we will take a tour bus to El Calafate in Argentina. On this journey we will find beautiful views of the vast patagonic steppe. When you arrive in the city there will be someone from Exploration waiting for you at the bus station and you will be transferred in a private car to our hotel. El Calafate houses the gigantic Glacier Perito Moreno which is one of the beautiful sights we will visit tomorrow. The rest of the day will be free.

Important: At the immigration office Argentina will be delivered the forms to be filled out and after immigration control there will be baggage control and passport stamp for exit and entry, respectively.

We will have our breakfast at the hotel and in the morning we will go on tour to one of the most expected sights of our trip: The giant Glacier Perito Moreno which is one of the most imposing glaciers and has already been considered the "eight natural wonder in the world". We'll be holding Ice Trekking here where we'll walk over the glacier, and with a little luck we'll be able to see huge blocks of ice falling off into the lake. There will be free time on the panoramic observation catwalks, strategically positioned to get as close to the glacier as possible. In the afternoon we return to El Calafate where the rest of the day will be free to enjoy as you prefer.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early transport from the hotel to El Chaltén.

This is a different and unique Tour developed especially for those who enjoy contact with nature. The tour offers us fantastic landscapes and takes place in a resort located halfway between El Calafate and El Chaltén, in a deviation from the mythical Route 40. Discover the Petrified Forest La Leona a petrified world with forests and dinosaurs that inhabited this area millions of years ago.

After breakfast in our hotel, we will leave in time where we will begin the fantastic and world-famous Trekking of El Chaltén. We will have the experience of visiting incredible landscapes, forests and crystalline lakes. For those who are willing and with a little more physical demand, we indicate that they continue the walk for another two hours until they reach the beautiful Laguna de Los Três, where we can see one of Fitz Roy's most beautiful views. The pace of walking and rest breaks are at the discretion of each explorer. A lunch box will be offered for lunch and a map of the circuit in which the trails are presented that are very well marked including self-guided walks.

Tip: We suggest the use of trekking sticks and small backpack, if you do not have it is possible to rent in several places in the city or directly with the guide that will offer the explanations. We suggest taking a bottle of water that can be restored during the ride with the glaciers thaw water that is clean and free! We also suggest taking extra snacks in the backpack, such as cereal bars, chocolates, fruit, and remembering never to leave waste inside the park.

Important: Be prepared for the cold. The ideal is to wear coats in the style of layers, so you can take them off as you walk and your body warms up. A second skin, an intermediate coat and a waterproof complete the three layers. Wear trekking shoes – or equivalent – that are comfortable. Take a pair of gloves and hats and whatever you find convenient to protect yourself. Even with the cloudy day, never forget the sunscreen. In this area the incidence of ultraviolet rays is higher than we are accustomed to. Also protect your eyes using sunglasses.

For those who prefer not to do the trekking day there is the optional activity of taking the excursion to Lake Desierto, here we conduct a surprising navigation through a lake of crystal clear waters and surrounded by incredible patagonic landscapes overlooking Mount Fitz Roy. The physical requirement of this tour is low.

Breakfast at the hotel and in appropriate time transfer to El Calafate airport and end of our services. Even if you wish, you can extend your adventure, consult an Explorer agent and customize your adventure to measure.