Patagonia Guided Hiking Tour

Patagonia Guided Trekking Tour

Patagonia Guided Hiking Tour

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Explore some of the best highlights in Argentina on the Patagonia Guided Hiking Tour

Explore El Chalten and gaze upon the magnificence of Fitz Roy as the peaks seem to jut from Laguna de los Tres and tower 3400 meters into the clouds above.

Lose yourself in the stark beauty of the Hija Valley as you walk beside the glacier-fed lagoon beneath Cerro Torre spearing 3100 meters skyward.

Explore Ushuaia: the southernmost city in the world and visit beautiful Tierra del Fuego National Park

Stand in awe as you hike amid the Patagonian peaks, dwarfed by the Towers and the Horns in Torres del Paine National Park.

Looking for the best guided hiking tour in Patagonia? This is the complete Patagonian adventure! See all the area highlights on this massive 15-day guided trekking adventure in Patagonia encompassing all the awesome South American attractions you’ve heard so much about. Hike through the stark natural beauty and bask in epic views of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, Glacier Grey and the Horns.

This awe-inspiring guided trekking tour in Patagonia will allow you to head from Argentina to Chile and explore Torres del Paine National Park, Los Glaciares National park, Perito Moreno Glacier, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia, and more! During this guided hiking vacation in Patagonia you’ll explore by bus, boat, and on foot as you really go deep into one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet.

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Patagonia Guided Hiking Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at El Calafate

Welcome to Argentina! After being met at the El Calafate airport you and your luggage will be taken to El Calafate to your first accommodation. After you settle in, you’re welcome to enjoy the town before the next day when your Patagonian guided hiking adventure will commence.

Overnight Location
Lodge, El Calafate, Argentina
Distance
N/A
Meals
Dinner

Day 2 Transfer to El Chaltén on Ruta 40

Today you’ll board a bus for a 220 km journey through beautiful countryside to a quaint village called El Chaltén which is situated beneath the mountains of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy. The tour bus will stop at the halfway point for you to stretch and partake of some local coffee and pastries. After arriving in El Chaltén your Patagonia hiking tour will begin. Since you only need to bring things for the three day journey, you’ll be able to leave your additional items in the office where it can be sent to your room on day 4. Your hike will take you up a gentle ascent along the Fitz Roy trail until you get to the overlook above the River de las Vueltas Valley. Over the next couple hours you’ll find viewpoints from which to take in the dazzling mountain scenery. Two more hours and you’ll be coming through dense forest and bogs to arrive at the first Full Camp where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the whole Fitz Roy massif rising to the clouds with glaciers flowing below.

Overnight Location
Camp, Los Glaciares National Park
Distance
4 hours
Meals
Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Trek to Laguna de los Tres via Cerro Fitz Roy

Your trek begins today as you chase the morning light up the path and watch it warm the granite face of Fitz Roy. You’ll walk along the Fitz Roy trail using the Cerro Fitz Roy ridge to reach Rio Blanco. From there you’ll take a steep incline for an hour up to Laguna de los Tres and enjoy one of the most coveted vistas in the park. Bathe in the beauty of nature as you take in bright blue water dancing below the monumental peaks of the Fitz Roy massif while they scrape the sky above.

Overnight Location
Camp, Los Glaciares National Park
Distance
5-6 hours
Meals
Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Hike to Laguna Torre via Cerro Torre Trail

The hiking path begins to the south as you pick your way along the Hija Valley en-route to the Fitz Roy River Valley. There you’ll locate the Cerro Torre Trail and begin the trek through a landscape of beech forest, bogs, and shrublands until you reach Laguna Torre. From here you’ll encounter the gorgeous panoramas of Grande Glacier slicing its way west, while above you the monolithic spike of Cerro Torre juts heavenward. During your explorations, be on the lookout for icebergs that have been blown in toward the coast as they can be quite spectacular. You’ll return to El Chaltén that afternoon using the Cerro Torre trail.

Overnight Location
Lodge, El Chaltén
Distance
7-8 hours
Meals
Breakfast, Box Lunch

Day 5 Hike to Loma del Pliegue Tumbado and Back

Your guided Patagonian adventure today will take you to some of the best vistas to be seen in the El Chaltén region! The climb will bring you to overlooks for Cerro Torre, Fitz Roy, and many glaciers and lakes. Once you’ve gained the summit, you’ll see Paso del Viento and the several mountains jutting up from the Patagonian Ice Field. You’ll come back to El Chaltén by late afternoon.

Overnight Location
Lodge, El Chaltén
Distance
7-8 hours
Meals
Breakfast, Box Lunch

Day 6 Explore El Chaltén then drive to El Calafate

Feel free to take the morning and look around in El Chaltén. Also, make sure you look into any of the optional excursions that may interest you. Once you’re finished, you’ll return via bus to El Calafate in the late afternoon.

Overnight Location
Lodge, El Calafate
Distance
None
Meals
Breakfast

Day 7 Perito Moreno Glacier

It’s time to get up close and personal with a glacier as you visit the famous Perito Moreno Glacier! This ice-field type glacier is classified as a natural wonder and it has the raw natural beauty to earn it. Perito Moreno flows all the way down from the Patagonian icefield, which is the world’s third largest. You’ll have a chance to see the only glacier on earth that has a visible closure and rupture process. By the time you get to the end of the road you’ll be practically on top of the glacier, just a few meters away. Experience the crashing sound and raw power of the ice as large chunks break off and fall, sometimes landing within the glacier, and other times splashing into the shimmering water beneath.

Overnight Location
Lodge, El Calafate
Distance
None
Meals
Breakfast

Day 8 Scenic Drive to Torres del Paine National Park

You’ll start the day off with a six-hour scenic drive to the camp located in Torres del Paine National Park. Sit back and take in the view as you journey over the Patagonian steppes, circling the Sierra de los Baguales mountains to reach the Park. You’ll cross the Chilean border and have a chance to see Paine Grande, the Horns, Admiral Nieto, and the Towers on the way into Torres del Paine. Once you arrive, you’ll join a 1-2-hour nature walk that will let you take in the local landscape and see many local birds and wildflowers. Immediately after the walk you’ll head to camp.

Overnight Location
Camp, Torres del Paine National Park
Distance
1-2 hours
Meals
Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 Climb to Paine Towers via Ascensio River Valley

Today your guided trek begins steeply as you hike up to the Ascencio River Valley. Once you make it there, you’ll continue downhill to Refugio Chileno lodge. Then follow the riverbank, through a beech forest, until you come to the stunning Paine Towers viewpoint. Look below to see a glacier-formed lagoon and the three colossal towers rising 1000 meters above the glacier’s surface.

Overnight Location
Camp, Torres del Paine National Park
Distance
7-8 hours
Meals
Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 Catamarán across Lake Pehoe to French Valley

A one-hour drive to Port Pudeto will bring you to a catamarán ride to the other side of Lake Pehoe. Once you’ve crossed, you can drop by your tent and leave behind any items you don’t need for the day before beginning your guided trek down French Valley trail. You’ll walk among the south slopes of the Paine Grande, skirt Lake Skottsberg, walk through many hills and valleys, and arrive at the hanging bridge spanning the French River. The view to the west shows the southeast face of Paine Grand rising a jaw-dropping 2700 meters, while the easterly view displays the striped crags of the Horns towering over all.

Overnight Location
Camp, Torres del Paine National Park
Distance
5-6 hours
Meals
Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 Transfer to Puerto Natales

Lake Grey trail leads from Pehoe valley across ridges to reach Grey valley. This magnificent valley flows down 60 km from the Patagonian Icefield, featuring the huge glacier calving down in the grey colour lake. Our trail skirts the lake, going up and down the westerns slopes of Paine Grande, offering some of the most impressive sights of the Park. From the trail we can see the south end of the lake where the blue icebergs gather, the mountains rising far in the distance above glaciers Grey and Tyndall. We come back along the same trail, crossing bogs, shrublands and forest. Once again at Paine Grande Refuge we take the boat to cross lake Pehoe back and then we go to our accommodation in Puerto Natales, a picturesque fishermen town located in the shores of the Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) fiord.

Overnight Location
Lodge, Puerto Natales
Distance
4 hours
Meals
Breakfast, Box Lunch

Day 12 Puerto Natales – Ushuaia

Long drive today, though quite worthwhile. After breakfast we continue south to reach the legendary Magellan Strait, which we will keep on sight up to Primera Angostura, where we board the Ferry in which we will cross the Strait. This Pass, discovered by Hernando de Magallanes in 1520, was the natural and logical way to all vessels until de Panama Channel was open at the beginning of the XXth century. You will find yourselves wondering how those brave men dare to sail those waters in such fragile caravels!!!
Once in Tierra del Fuego (literally, Land of Fire, due to the fires seen by the first white sailors in the coast, done by the local Indians to cook and heat) we enter back Argentina through Paso San Sebastián. Once we arrive in Ushuaia, a transfer will take us to our hotel.

Overnight Location
Lodge in Ushuaia
Distance
None
Meals
Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 Free Day in Ushuaia

Enjoy a free day in Ushuaia.

Overnight Location
Lodge, Ushuaia
Distance
None
Meals
Breakfast, Box Lunch

Day 14 Boat Trip across Beagle Channel

After breakfast you’ll walk down to the pier in Ushuaia where a boat will be waiting to take you over the historic Beagle Channel. You’ll visit Alicia Island and get a chance to see a sea lion colony and then you’ll head to the Island of Birds to watch the cormorants as they fish. While you’re there, check out the Lighthouse Les Eclaireurs which was built in 1919. You’ll return to port in the afternoon where you can watch the spectacular views of the Darwin mountains to the west, while to the north you’ll see the Andes rising high above Ushuaia.

Overnight Location
Lodge, Ushuaia
Distance
N/A
Meals
Breakfast

Day 15 Explore Ushuaia and Departure

In the morning, take some time to explore the sights and history of Ushuaia. In the afternoon, you and your luggage will be transferred to the Ushuaia airport so you can catch the flight to Buenos Aires. You’ve traveled all over Patagonia and now your journey has come to an end.

Overnight Location
None
Distance
None
Meals
Breakfast

Patagonia Guided Trekking Tour Price and Dates

This guided trekking tour to Patagonia is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).

The prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room, however, there are some alternative options (please refer to Accommodation for more information).

StartFinishDurationPlaces LeftPrice

2023-10-21

El Calafate

15 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2023-11-04

Ushuaia

155+
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2023-11-04

El Calafate

15 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2023-11-18

Ushuaia

155+
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2023-11-18

El Calafate

15 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2023-12-02

Ushuaia

155+
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2023-12-23

El Calafate

15 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2024-01-06

Ushuaia

155+
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2024-01-13

El Calafate

15 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2024-01-27

Ushuaia

155+
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2024-02-03

El Calafate

15 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2024-02-17

Ushuaia

155+
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2024-02-17

El Calafate

15 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2024-03-02

Ushuaia

155+
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2024-03-02

El Calafate

15 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2024-03-16

Ushuaia

155+
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Accommodation on Patagonia Guided Hiking Tour

This tour is based in Lodges, Full Camps, and one night in a Refuge.

The Full Camps are already set up upon arrival each day and will be outfitted with comfortable igloo-style tents that can sleep 1 or 2 travelers. Inside you’ll find an insulation mat and sleeping bags. The camp also features a large tent for dining, a kitchen tent, chairs or benches, tables, and a complete set of table/kitchenware.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
If you are a solo traveller willing to join a tour, here are your options:

  • If you want to have a private room during the trip (where possible) – the supplement is $625USD per person.
  • If you don’t mind sharing the living space and are willing to stay in dormitory rooms to cut the costs, the price of the tour would be deducted by $175USD. Please note, that the accommodation for dormitory-type of rooms is different than the one listed below.
  • If you are willing to share a double room with another hiker, please let us know and we can try to match the solo travellers up where possible.

Please note, that the same pricing applies to people travelling with a group, but willing to stay in different type of accommodation.

Hosteria Hainen, El Chalafate

Stay in a cozy lodge in El Calafate near Argentinean Lake with stunning views of the surrounding Andes Mountains.

Night 2-3

Camp in Los Glaciares National Park

The igloo-type of tents will be already set and waiting for you for 2 nights of your trek in beautiful Los Glaciares National Park.

Night 4-5

Hosteria Pudu Lodge in El Chaltén

Stay in comfortable and relaxing lodge in El Chaltén with a homey feel. Hosteria Pudu Lodge has everything needed to make your stay enjoyable.

Hosteria Hainen, El Chalafate

Stay in a cozy lodge in El Calafate near Argentinean Lake with stunning views of the surrounding Andes Mountains.

Night 8-11

Camps in Torres del Paine National Park

The igloo-type of tents will be already set and waiting for you for 4 nights of your trek in beautiful Patagonia wilderness.

Night 12-14

Hotel Los Naranjos in Ushuaia

This beautiful boutique hotel is right on the main street, but just outside all the buzz. The rooms a cozy and full of atmosphere!

Hotels on Standard Tour

What’s included in the Patagonia Guided Trekking Tour?

Meals

14 breakfasts, 10 box lunches, 7 dinners

Accommodations

Accommodations for 5 nights in Full Camps, 8 nights in Lodges, and 1 night in a Bed in Refuge.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation included in tour:

  • Airport pick-up at El Calafate Lodge
  • Airport drop-off at Ushuaia after tour
  • All transfers during the tour

Also Included

  • Arrival reception service
  • Bilingual tour leader during all days/activities
  • Mountain guides while trekking in the park
  • Moreno Glacier excursion
  • 2 Boat trips across Lake Pehoe
  • Beagle channel boat trip

Not included

  • Entrance fees to National Parks
  • Medical and life insurance
  • Tips
  • Drinks and beverages
  • Flights or airport taxes
  • Port tax at Ushuaia
  • Optional excursions
  • Services not explicitly stated as included

Frequenty Asked Questions about Patagonia Guided Hiking Tour

How hard is the Patagonia Guided Trekking Tour?

Difficulty for this tour is a 3 / 5. Includes hiking durations up to 8 hours and frequent elevation changes.

What is the best time of year to travel to Argentina or Chile?

Weather conditions should be ideal from October-March. However, given the sometimes unpredictable mountain weather, it is recommended that you bring appropriate gear for unseasonable conditions.

What do you recommend I bring with me?

We ask that you bring anything you like to have during long days of hiking in mountain climates. Some recommended items are:

  • backpack (50 liter)
  • thermal underclothes
  • hiking shoes/boots
  • hiking pants
  • fleece long-sleeved layer
  • Softshell jacket
  • parka and overpants (waterproof)
  • gaiters
  • gloves
  • thermal socks
  • wool/fleece cap
  • sun hat
  • sunglasses
  • sunscreen
  • flashlight
  • trekking poles (only if you are used to them)
  • personal documents (for crossing the border)
  • personal medications
  • any other personal items.

Do I need a Visa to travel to Argentina or Chile?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Patagonia Guided Trekking Tour?

14 breakfasts, 10 box lunches, and 7 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to El Calafate to start this tour?

You’ll arrive at the El Calafate airport and be met by staff who will transport you into town for check in at your accommodation.

Is the Patagonia Guided Trekking Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English speaking.

Can I stay in more basic accommodations during the trip to save some of the costs?

Yes, in some cases it’s possible to stay in dormitory type of rooms to reduce the price of your trip slightly. Please inquire and we will let you know more!

What other languages are these tours available in?

Some fixed departures are also available in German, contact us if you would like to know which ones. For some of the fixed-departures, tours can also be arranged with French or Italian speaking guides for 6 or more speakers of said language, but the tour price would be 10% higher.

Where does the Patagonia Guided Trekking Tour end?

The tour ends when you and your luggage are transported to the Ushuaia airport.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Argentina or Chile?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Argentina or Chile?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to Patagonia for this tour?

The best time to travel to Patagonia for this trek is during October-March.

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The difficulty of this guided trekking tour in Patagonia is a 3 / 5. Includes hiking durations up to 8 hours and frequent elevation changes.


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