Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour

Argentina
Walking
Self-Guided
Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour

Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour

Prices

From $3,425USD

Difficulty

Self-guided

Hotels

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Highlights

Be astonished each day of this comprehensive, comfortable tour in Patagonia

Escape the crowds at Lake Nahuel Huapi and stay in the secluded Villa Llao Llao.

Enjoy an incredible night of luxury and style on Isla Victoria, recoupong and relaxing after a day of exploring.

Embark on a cruise to the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.

Tour the most ethereal sights in Torres del Paine National Park.

This incredible 12-day tour lets you discover the best of Patagonia's natural beauty, the region’s top spots, and hidden gems in comfort and style. Every day has been specifically planned to give you lots of variety while staying in the best hotels and enjoying easy transportation each day. You'll get to see tango dancers in Buenos Aires, stay in remote resorts on secluded islands, and marvel at massive glaciers in turquoise lakes.

Kick back for two nights in the gorgeous Nahuel Huapi National Park, cruising to the Perito Moreno Glacier, seeing the best of Torres del Paine National Park. With a carefully-planned itinerary, private transfers, and top-notch hotels, you'll escape the crowds and be escorted to the most fantastic sights that draw travellers from all over the world to Patagonia. The Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour will wow you each day, and these are 12 days you’ll never forget.

Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Overnight in Buenos Aires

Start the tour in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina brimming with charm and historic character. At Ezeiza Airport, a private driver will be waiting for you.

After arriving at your hotel, you'll have free time to explore the city's enchanting streets and impressive architecture. Enjoy a night at the hotel and be ready for the next day's flight.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Buenos Aires
Meals
None

Day 2 Flight and Transfer to Bariloche

Today, you'll be transferred to the airport to fly south to Bariloche Airport in Argentinian Patagonia. Bariloche is the gateway to the vast Nahuel Huapi National Park, renowned for its glacial lakes, snow-capped mountains, and superb scenery.

A driver will greet you at Bariloche Airport and take you to your hotel with perfect views of Lake Nahuel Huapi and the Andes Mountains.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Bariloche
Meals
Breakfast

Day 3 Activities at Hotel Isla Victoria

After breakfast, you'll cross the lake on a small private shuttle to Isla Victoria, a nature reserve within Nahuel Huapi National Park. Upon arrival, a guide will check you into the Hotel Isla Victoria and show you all the recreational activities you can enjoy. Try horseback riding, kayaking in the lake, and mountain biking, or just stroll along the waterfront.

At dinner, be sure to sample the local Neuquen wines stored in the hotel's own wine cellar.

Overnight Location
Hotel on Isla Victoria
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 Catamaran Cruise to Bariloche

At midday, you bid farewell to Isla Victoria and travel by catamaran to the touristic town of Bariloche. Known as the Little Switzerland of Latin America (the town offers some excellent chocolate!), Bariloche is perched on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, giving the area a resort atmosphere.

If you're feeling adventurous, you can trek to Cerro Campanario for an amazing view of the lakes below.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Bariloche
Meals
Breakfast

Day 5 Flight to El Calafate

A private transfer will take you to Bariloche Airport for your flight to El Calafate. Upon your arrival in El Calafate, a driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel for check-in. Located on the edge of Lake Argentino, El Calafate is the best place to see Patagonia's most impressive glaciers.

After settling in at your hotel, you can visit the Glaciarium Museum to learn more about the area's glaciers or explore the pretty town.

Overnight Location
Hotel in El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast

Day 6 Day Trip to Perito Moreno Glacier

In the morning, you'll be picked up at the hotel and taken along Lake Argentino towards the Magallanes Peninsula. From here, you enter Los Glaciares National Park to approach the Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia's most well-known glacier. Those who want to see the glacier more closely can join an optional navigation to the southern part of the ice front.

You'll return to your hotel in the late afternoon and have free time to explore the town.

Overnight Location
Hotel in El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast

Day 7 Catamaran Cruise to Upsala Glacier

Early in the morning, you'll be transferred to the Punta Bandera pier on Lake Argentino for a 1.5-hour scenic catamaran cruise. You'll pass huge icebergs to reach Brazo Upsala Lake that ends with the Upsala Glacier at the horizon. The boat lands at the Estancia Cristina ranch, and a 4x4 will take you overland to the Matador de los Hellos viewpoint, overlooking the picturesque valley.

Back at the ranch, you'll have lunch and tour the facilities before returning to your hotel in El Calafate.

Overnight Location
Hotel in El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast

Day 8 Crossing the Plains into Chile

Today, you take a comfortable bus across the vast plains of the pampas and cross the Chilean border. After reaching the border posts of Cancha Carrera and Cerro Castillo, a private driver will transfer you to your lodge on the edge of Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia's most famous hiking and trekking destination.

The Estancia Cerro Guido Lodge was once a traditional farming ranch and has been converted into an incredible hotel with uninterrupted views of the Paine massif. Enjoy the view at sunset before heading to bed.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Torres del Paine Comuna
Meals
Breakfast, dinner

Day 9 Top Sights of Torres del Paine National Park

While one day isn't nearly enough to see Torres del Paine National Park, today a private driver will take you to its most legendary sights. You'll admire snowy peaks reflected in placid lakes, the jagged black-tipped granite needles of the Cuernos, and the towering Salto Grande Waterfall.

Follow the blue waters of Rio Paine to the Weber Bridge and the Valley of the Gray Glacier. Tonight, you'll stare in awe at icebergs floating by from the comfort of your lakefront hotel.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Torres del Paine National Park
Meals
Breakfast

Day 10 Boat Trip to Rio Serrano

This morning, you'll transfer to Rio Serrano for a zodiac tour of icebergs, glaciers, and fjords. Landing near the Serrano Glacier, walk to a nearby lagoon to see icebergs floating by. The boat then takes you to the fjord, where the Balmaceda Glacier stands guard of the valley.

At a nearby local ranch, you'll have an authentic lunch and then cruise to the traditional settler village of Puerto Bories. A private transfer will meet you at the bus terminal to take you to your hotel in Puerto Natales for the night.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Puerto Natales
Meals
Breakfast, lunch

Day 11 Return to Buenos Aires

It's time to leave Patagonia and return to the city. You'll travel by bus across the Argentine border and arrive at El Calafate, where a private transfer will take you to the airport. From Calafate Airport, you'll fly to Buenos Aires, where a driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

A special night has been planned with a traditional tango show and an all-inclusive dinner with drinks. After enjoying local music, dancers, and local cuisine, the transfer will take you back to your hotel at 9pm.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast, dinner

Day 12 Departure from Buenos Aires

A private transfer will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the airport to catch your departing flight.

Overnight Location
None
Meals
Breakfast

Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour Price and Dates

This self-guided sightseeing tour of Patagonia is run as a custom tour and the price per person depends on the number of people in your group.

Please note, that standard rooms are double/twin and groups of odd numbers can opt out to stay in a triple room and save $112USD per person or add a single supplement of $1,087USD to use one single room instead.

The prices below are per person:

  • Self-guided groups of 2: $3,795USD per person
  • Self-guided groups of 3: $3,595USD per person
  • Self-guided groups of 4-6: $3,425USD per person
  • Self-guided groups of 7+: on request
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Accommodation on the Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour

This tour is based in hotels that have been carefully selected for the luxury traveller. The hotels on this trip are 4-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs or private decks.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations, based on availability.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement of $1,087USD to have a private room in a hotel where possible.

Triple Room Reductions
You can enjoy a reduction of $112USD if you opt to share a triple occupancy room.

CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires

Right in one of the trendiest areas of Buenos Aires, CasaSur has a modern design, a lovely outdoor pool, and some of the city’s best bars and restaurants nearby.

Hotel Tunquelen in Villa Llao Llao

With a fantastic location right in Villa Llao Llao, the Hotel Tunquelen has gorgeous views on Nahuel Huapi National Park’s lakefront.

Isla Victoria Lodge on Isla Victoria

Perched atop a cliff overlooking the lake, Isla Victoria Lodge offers a top-quality experience with lots of amazing outdoor activities.

Cacique Inacayal Lake & Spa Hotel in Bariloche

Located on the coast of Lake Nahuel Huapi, the Cacique Inacayal has beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Los Ponchos Hotel in El Calafate

Perched between the plains and the glaciers, Los Ponchos is one of the best hotels in the area, with impressive views of Lake Argentino.

Estancia Cerro Guido in Torres del Paine

Tucked away on the eastern edge of Torres del Paine National Park, this hotel offers a remote escape surrounded by unbelievable scenery.

Hotel Lago Grey in Torres del Paine

A small hotel with a fantastic location near the Grey Glacier, Lago Grey offers lakefront views and cozy accommodations.

Hotel Vendaval in Puerto Natales

Enjoy the best of Puerto Natales on your doorstep at this comfortable, Patagonia style hotel.

CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires

Right in one of the trendiest areas of Buenos Aires, CasaSur has a modern design, a lovely outdoor pool, and some of the city’s best bars and restaurants nearby.

Hotels on Standard Tour

What’s included in the Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour?

Meals

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 11 nights are included.

Transportation during the Tour

All airport transfers are included during the trip. All private transfers mentioned in the itinerary are included. The private shuttle by boat to Isla Victoria and the regular catamaran service from Isla Victoria to the mainland are included. A bus ticket from El Calafate to the border is included. Please note that flights on this tour are not included.

Also Included

  • Private transfer to Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Full day excursion in Estancia Cristina
  • Navigation down Rio Serrano and fjord Ultima Esperanza with lunch
  • Private transfers in Torres del Paine National Park
  • Tango show with all-inclusive dinner and drinks in Buenos Aires

Not included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas if required
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Entrance fees to select national parks
  • Gratuities for tour guides and other staff if desired

Frequenty Asked Questions about Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour

How hard is the Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour?

We rate this tour as a 1/5 as this tour is primarily sightseeing-based and does not include any physically challenging activities.

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

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 Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour?

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 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 Buenos Aires to start this tour?

Fly into Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) where you will be picked up to begin the tour.

Is the Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour guided?

This is a self-guided tour, but you will have all transportation and information provided for you.

Where does the Explore Patagonia with Upscale Hotels Tour end?

The tour ends in Buenos Aires when the private transfer drops you off at Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE).

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

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Chile or Argentina?

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 sightseeing tour is during the southern hemisphere’s warmer summer, which runs from November through the beginning of April.

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We rate this tour as a 1/5 as this tour is primarily sightseeing-based and does not include any physically challenging activities.


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