Patagonia & Tierra Del Fuego

Visiting: Argentina, Chile

Patagonia & Tierra Del Fuego

If you want to experience the very best of Patagonia: the Chilean Fjords, Los Glaciares National Park, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego, but have less than a month to do it in, this is the trip for you. It’s a trip packed full of jaw-dropping scenery and exhilarating outdoor adventure, including a visit to Chile’s wine region, a guided trip to the Moreno Glacier, trekking through National Parks and following in the footsteps of Darwin as you cross the Magellan Straits. The trip ends in Ushuaia with a guided tour of Tierra del Fuego (the Land of Fire) at the very southern tip of the continent – beyond which lies only Antarctica.

 

Border information: If you are starting in Ushuaia, enter Argentina at Ushuaia Airport.

Today is an arrival day with a pre departure meeting at 18:00 hrs. There are no activities planned so you can arrive at any time. Your leader will leave a note in reception telling you where this important meeting will take place. Your leader will collect your kitty and check your passport and insurance details at this meeting. Accommodation is in a lovely hostel in central Ushuaia.

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Today is a non-driving day and a chance to explore Tierra del Fuego National Park. We stay for a second night in the same hostel

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We head north driving 430 kms, including a ferry crossing of the infamous Magellan Straits, into Chile where we bush camp for the night.

Border information: We exit Argentina at San Sebastian and enter Chile at San Sebastian.

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500 kms drive to Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. This is one of the most outstanding areas of beauty in Chile and the highlight of the trip for many passengers. We camp for the night at a lakeside site

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These are non-driving days, free to explore the many activities and trekking opportunities on offer, including the famous ‘W’ walk. We will camp at the same lakeside site unless you are doing the ‘W’ walk

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These are non-driving days, free to explore the many activities and trekking opportunities on offer, including the famous ‘W’ walk. We will camp at the same lakeside site unless you are doing the ‘W’ walk

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These are non-driving days, free to explore the many activities and trekking opportunities on offer, including the famous ‘W’ walk. We will camp at the same lakeside site unless you are doing the ‘W’ walk

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These are non-driving days, free to explore the many activities and trekking opportunities on offer, including the famous ‘W’ walk. We will camp at the same lakeside site unless you are doing the ‘W’ walk

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270 kms drive to El Calafate, crossing the border back into Argentina. We stay in dorm accommodation at a hostel.

Border information: Exit Chile at Cerro Castillo and enter Argentina at Rio Don Guillermo.

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Today is a non-driving day with a guided visit to view the stunning Moreno Glacier. Second night at the same hostel

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200 Kms drive to El Chalten in Los Glaciares National Park. Here we have two full days to explore the Fitzroy range, with a range of activities from hiking and glacier trekking to horse riding. A boat trip on Viedma Lake is also possible. We camp here for 3 nights

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200 Kms drive to El Chalten in Los Glaciares National Park. Here we have two full days to explore the Fitzroy range, with a range of activities from hiking and glacier trekking to horse riding. A boat trip on Viedma Lake is also possible. We camp here for 3 nights

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200 Kms drive to El Chalten in Los Glaciares National Park. Here we have two full days to explore the Fitzroy range, with a range of activities from hiking and glacier trekking to horse riding. A boat trip on Viedma Lake is also possible. We camp here for 3 nights

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We cross back into Chile and if time allows visit the Cave of Hands at Rio Pinturas beforehand. We will spend 3 days overlanding through magnificent scenery, visiting glaciers and generally exploring this area of outstanding natural beauty. We will drive a total of approximately 500kms bush camping as we go.

Border information: On the second day we exit Argentina at Chile Chico and enter Chile at Chile Chico.

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We cross back into Chile and if time allows visit the Cave of Hands at Rio Pinturas beforehand. We will spend 3 days overlanding through magnificent scenery, visiting glaciers and generally exploring this area of outstanding natural beauty. We will drive a total of approximately 500kms bush camping as we go.

Border information: On the second day we exit Argentina at Chile Chico and enter Chile at Chile Chico.

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We cross back into Chile and if time allows visit the Cave of Hands at Rio Pinturas beforehand. We will spend 3 days overlanding through magnificent scenery, visiting glaciers and generally exploring this area of outstanding natural beauty. We will drive a total of approximately 500kms bush camping as we go.

Border information: On the second day we exit Argentina at Chile Chico and enter Chile at Chile Chico.

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We will head towards Chaiten driving 200 kms through the Chilean Fjords via the Colgante Glacier where there is an optional walk on the glacier. We will camp the night near Chaiten

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Depending on sailing date, today we should board a ferry for a spectacular crossing of the Golfo de Corcorvado from Chaiten to Puerto Montt. On arrival in Puerto Montt we will camp for the night. We can't guarantee you will be travelling during the day due to the few ferry running.

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Depending on the date of sailing from Chaiten to Puerto Montt today will either be a 340kms drive day to Pucon or spent on the ferry. Either way will camp for the evening

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Today is a non-driving day with a range of activities available from hiking to hot springs. We stay for a second night in the same camp site

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We head 300kms north to the wine growing region of Salto de Laja where we camp for the night

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Today is an all day drive to Santiago broken up by a visit to a vineyard at San javier. On arrival in Santiago we will stay in a centrally located hotel for the night.

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Today is a free day for activiites in Santiago.

Border information: If you are leaving in Santiago, exit Chile at Santiago Airport.

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Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner