El Calafate, El Chaltén, Glaciers National Park, Perito Moreno National Park
Activity
Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Navigating, Water Sports, Kayaking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel
Tour Type
Custom itinerary,
Private guided tour
Physical Level
Moderate
Season
October - April
El Calafate and El Chaltén are the departure points to visit some of the most emblematic glaciers and peaks of around the world. Walk Patagonia has prepared a selection of the main highlights for you to visit in Glaciares National Park: Perito Moreno Glacier, Mounts Torre and Fitz Roy. This programme also includes spectacular trekkings to deep blue lagoons and through magical lenga forest, and the great experience to be surprised by the arid landscape of the steppe by visiting a 70 million year old Petrified Forest.
El Calafate and El Chaltén will be the starting points in an adventure of getting to know some of the most famous glaciers and mountains in the world. This is a programme that includes some of the most important highlights of Southern Patagonia. The Perito Moreno Glacier, Mount Torre, Mount Fitz Roy, and the incredible lakes which run in diverse paths that cross the most beautiful forests of the region.
El Calafate and El Chaltén are known worldwide for their emblematic glaciers and soaring peaks. Walk Patagonia has prepared a selection of the most exclusive excursions in the region, which will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the immense and remote Patagonia. This programme includes high-end accommodation and –if you have time- it could be combined with a night or two at an Estancia.
An exclusive proposal from Walk Patagonia to embark on a spectacular and unforgettable programme that includes the most diverse activities in the most extraordinary places of Patagonia. Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, be amazed by an ancient petrified forest on the infinite Patagonian steppe, walk along the most famous paths in the area of El Chaltén – Fitz Roy, navigate immense lakes, share experiences with travellers from all over the world in mountain refuges and enjoy the beautiful views of the indescribable masses of granite at Torres del Paine in Chile.
Explore the highlights of the southern half of South America during this 12-day Southern Circuit Tour. You’ll visit the cosmopolitan capital cities of Santiago and Buenos Aires, the Chilean seaside towns of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, taking in their key sites, and discover the wonders of the Patagonian wilderness. You will visit not one but two breath-taking glaciers, and tour both the Perito Moreno National Park and the Torres del Paine National Park to complete your Patagonian experience, before heading home.
Accommodation
Carefully-selected, quality assured hotels including unique, independently-owned boutiques. All hotels can be upgraded or changed on request.
Guided excursions
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to help you get an inside view.
Ground transfers
All airport collections and hotel transfers in private cars and comfortable minivans.
Accommodation
All breakfasts and some lunches included. Your guides will happily advise on local restaurants for evening meals.
Camping equipment
All camping gear and equipment supplied (on trekking tours where required).
Internal flights
Domestic airfare / internal flights are included in the price.
Walk Patagonia
Route 40
Explore the National Parks of Argentina along Route 40
Unparalleled adventure, pristine environment, feeling of space on a large scale, peace: the least visited Patagonia. This escape from day to day life will not let you down. Drive along Routa 40 one of the longest roads in Argentina. Trek in the national parks of Argentina; the most famous, the newest and the most remote.
Guided excursions
Accommodation
Some meals
Ground transfers
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