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+/- 9 Days, From Ushuaia to El Calafate

You will have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Torres del Paine National Park, and the famous Perito Moreno Glacier and Ushuaia, at the end of the world.

Traveling in this itinerary is to enjoy paradisiacal sceneries in the southern tip of South America, it is to explore landscapes in the Andes, giant glaciers and plains that extend to the horizon.

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1Day

Arriving at the end of the world city: Ushuaia

Overnight stay: Ushuaia
Arriving at the end of the world city: Ushuaia

As soon as you arrive in Ushuaia , a properly identified person from Explora will be waiting 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 at the end of the world". Depending on the time you arrive in the city, it will be possible to take some tours on your own through the streets near the hotel. We recommend that you visit some local restaurants and taste the exotic Centolla dish, which is a rare crustacean from the region similar to a giant crab.

Important: Be prepared for the cold. The ideal is to wear layers-style sweaters so that you can take them off as you walk and as your body warms up. A second skin, an intermediate coat and a raincoat complete the three layers. Wear Trekking shoes - or equivalent - that are comfortable. Take a pair of gloves, hats and whatever you think is convenient to protect yourself. Even with a cloudy day, never forget the sunscreen.

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2Day

Towards the Tierra del Fuego National Park - Canoe tour on Lapataia Bay

Overnight stay: Ushuaia
Towards the Tierra del Fuego National Park - Canoe tour on Lapataia Bay

After an excellent breakfast at the hotel, we will leave at the appropriate time for our incredible excursion to the Tierra del Fuego National Park . With the tickets already included in our package, we will take a two-hour walk through beautiful landscapes and we will be able to observe charming forests and then we will arrive at the restaurant next to the park's camping area.
We will take a break for lunch while enjoying the nature and harmony that inhabits the park. After lunch we will make an exciting canoe trip to the Bay of Lapataia , where the end of the Pan American road is located, this activity is very safe and fun. At the end, we will return to the hotel and the rest of the day will be free.

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3Day

Navigation to the Beagle Channel and visit to the Pinguineras!

Overnight stay: Ushuaia
Navigation to the Beagle Channel and visit to the Pinguineras!

Breakfast at the hotel and we will leave towards the port of the city where we will start our Navigation to the Beagle Channel . We will have a very pleasant moment through the waters of the channel, reaching small islands where several animals typical of the region live. Then we will visit the Lighthouse Les Eclareus , which is one of the largest postcards in the city.
In the afternoon, after lunch we will take a minibus to Estancia Haberton, we will visit at one of the museums with the animals of the region. Then we will take a boat to Martillo Island where as soon as we arrive we will have the opportunity to observe the penguins . Then we return to Ushuaia, finishing our tour.

Tip: Be sure to ask your guide how to stamp your passport with the doomsday print or how to get postcards to your family and friends from the most remote post office in the world. world.

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4Day

Crossing The road of the Magellan Strait - Arriving at Puerto Natales

Overnight stay: Puerto Natales
Crossing The road of the Magellan Strait - Arriving at Puerto Natales

We will take a tourist bus to Punta Arenas in Chile right after our breakfast at the hotel. It will be a very interesting day, as we will pass through 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. At the end of the afternoon, we will be arriving in the city of Punta Arenas and directly we will embark for Puerto Natales, where a private car will be waiting to take you to your accommodation. The rest of the day will be free so that you can enjoy it at will.

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

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5Day

Exploring Torres del Paine National Park

Overnight stay: Puerto Natales
Exploring Torres del Paine National Park

Early in the morning we went for a full day walk towards Torres del Paine National Park .
We will visit Cueva del Milodón, where the rest of the Milodon was found, a prehistoric animal that inhabited this area some millennia ago. Then we will finally arrive at the Park, which in 2007 ran for the title of one of the 7 natural wonders of the world . We will visit the most spectacular landscapes in all of Patagonia, formed by Lake Pehoé and the beautiful mountains Cuernos del Paine . The end point of the day is found at the Lago Gray viewpoint, where we will be able to see part of the Gray Glacier. 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.

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6Day

Trekking to Base Torres - Torres del Paine National Park

Overnight stay: Puerto Natales
Trekking to Base Torres - Torres del Paine National Park

After breakfast, we will depart again towards Torres del Paine National Park . This will be an unforgettable day, as you will be able to live the experience of making one of the most recognized trekking in the world . The interesting thing about this journey is that its degree of difficulty can be personalized, it is not mandatory to go all the way, each person can define their own pace and objective. The hike will be carried out in the company of a expert mountain guide , who will give you all the necessary instructions to make your experience a memorable one.

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7Day

On the way to El Calafate - Crossing the roads of Patagonia

Overnight stay: El Calafate
On the way to El Calafate - Crossing  the roads of Patagonia

Right after our breakfast at the hotel, we will take a tourist bus to El Calafate in Argentina. On this trip we will find beautiful views of the vast Patagonian steppe . Arriving in the city there will be a person from Explora waiting for you at the bus terminal and the transfer will be made in a private car to our hotel. El Calafate is home to the gigantic Perito Moreno Glacier, which is one of the beautiful sights we will visit tomorrow. The rest of the day will be free.

Important: In the Argentine immigration office, the forms to be filled out will be delivered and after the immigration control there will be baggage control and a passport stamp for departure and entry, respectively.

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8Day

Ice Trekking Experience on Perito Moreno Glacier

Overnight stay: El Calafate
Ice Trekking Experience on Perito Moreno Glacier

We will have our breakfast at the hotel and in the morning we go on an excursion to one of the most anticipated tourist spots of our trip: The giant Perito Moreno Glacier which is one of the most imposing glaciers and was once considered the " Eighth natural wonder of the world ". Here we will do the Ice Trekking where we will walk over the glacier , and with a little luck we will be able to see huge blocks of ice falling into the lake. There will be free time on the panoramic observation walkways, 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.

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9Day

End of the trip ... But you can still extend your adventure!

End of the trip ... But you can still extend your adventure!

Breakfast at the hotel and at an appropriate time transfer to the airport and end of our services. Even so, if you wish, you can extend your adventure , consult an Explora agent and customize your adventure to your needs.

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Included services and prices

Includes Day 1

1. Private transfer from airport Ushuaia to accommodation in Ushuaia

Private transfer from airport Ushuaia to accommodation in Ushuaia

Upon disembarking at Ushuaia airport, our driver will be waiting for you with a sign to your name, then private transportation will be made to the Hotel in Ushuaia.

(Duration: 00:30)
Includes Day 2

1. Day tour to National Park Tierra del Fuego + Botes in Lapataia Bay + Lunch + Entry fees

Day tour to National Park Tierra del Fuego + Botes in Lapataia Bay + Lunch + Entry fees

In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and, in the company of other travelers, will be taken to the famous Tierra de Fuego National Park, at the end of the world! Here we will take a walk through nature and the amazing landscapes of this place until we reach our refuge, where a lunch will be offered (included). Then, we will continue our excursion in canoes through the Bay of Lapataia until we reach the end of the Pan-American road, this navigation is carried out in very calm waters and of few requirements, however if it is not in your interest to do it, it will be possible to change this stroll through another type of activity.

(Duration: 08:00)
Includes Day 3

1. Saling on the Beagle Canal (Lighthouse Les Eclaireurs)

Saling on the Beagle Canal (Lighthouse Les Eclaireurs)

DOES NOT INCLUDE PORT FEE (40 ARS)
Wear clothes against rain and wind / cold. Navigation lasts about 3 hours (usually with a short walk on one of the islands). You can see various types of birds and colonies, sea lions and the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. You can buy snacks on the boat but better to bring.

(Duration: 03:00)

2. Walking with Penguins at Martillo Island

Walking with Penguins at Martillo Island

What will you do
Unique and indescribable experience!
We met at the tourist port of Ushuaia and set off on Route 3. On the way, we cut the Andes Mountains and followed the path enjoying the magnificent view of this place.

Our first stop will be to see the typical and famous Flag Trees. They are trees that have sloped a lot due to the strong winds of the Argentine Patagonia. They are beautiful and seeing them is a truly unique experience!

We continued on our journey and soon arrived at the legendary Estancia Harberton. It was the island's first resort, having been founded in 1886 by Thomas Bridges and is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel.

We got to know the resort and went to the Acatushúnde Aves and Mammals Austral Museum, near the pier. In this museum we can see the bones of whales, penguins, sea lions and dolphins.

We then left for the most anticipated part of our adventure: Martillo Island. We entered a semi rigid boat, where we sailed for about 20 minutes until we reached the island, where we disembarked.

Arriving there we see thousands of penguins !! Really a special tour !! We walk for 1h between the different species of penguins (mainly, Papúase de Magallães penguins). We saw beautiful chicks, with their gray fur, newly born in their nests, we can see them in their different stages of life. A really exciting and contagious adventure !!

In the summer, penguins settle on the island, along with other birds such as skúas, petreles, cormoranes and seagulls. So, in addition to living with the wonderful penguins on our island, we also see these birds endemic to the southern Patagonia.

After our careful walk around the island, we take the boat and then transport back to the center of Ushuaia for this incredible experience.

Includes
Round-trip transportation from the port of Ushuaia to the Estancia
Bilingue Guide
Semi-rigid boat navigation to Martillo Island
Penguin walk on Martillo Island (approx. 1h)

Does not include
Round-trip transfer from the hotel to the port of Ushuaia.
Food and drinks
Entrance to the Haberton Estancia, which must be paid in Argentine pesos on the spot.

Comments:
Period of realization: 01/10 to 03/31.
Difficulty: Low.
There are a limited number of people per day to maintain the protection of the Island, so check availability in advance!

(Duration: 06:30)
Includes Day 4

1. Private Transfer Accommodation in Ushuaia - bus station in Ushuaia

Private Transfer Accommodation in Ushuaia - bus station in Ushuaia

Private transportation from or your hotel till the bus station in Ushuaia.

(Duration: 00:15)

2. Public bus from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Public bus from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Upon arriving at the Ushuaia bus terminal, you must present your document at the bus company, where your reservation will already be made, and then boarding will be allowed. The trip between Ushuaia and Punta Arenas is a unique moment as you will be able to enjoy a unique landscape, in addition to crossing the famous Strait of Magellan. Do not forget that we will be crossing Chilean customs, this is very demanding and does not allow entry with products of animal and vegetable origin in your territory. At the end of the day they will be arriving in the city of Punta arenas. We reserve the seats in advance.

(Duration: 10:00)

3. Bus travel from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales

Bus travel from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales

You will have to present your document to the bus company, where your reservation it is done and, followed, you will continue to Puerto Natales

(Duration: 03:00)

4. Private transfer from the bus terminal to the accommodation in Puerto Natales

Private transfer from the bus terminal to the accommodation in Puerto Natales

At your arrival in Puerto Natales, you will be received by our motorist who will leave or private transportation attached to your accommodation.

(Duration: 00:30)
Includes Day 5

1. Full day tour to Torres Del Paine National Park Vip

Full day tour to Torres Del Paine National Park Vip

Departure from your hotel to the Milodon Cave located 24 kilometers north of Puerto Natales. Before reaching the cave, the access path passes by the "Silla del Diablo" (Devil's Chair), a name that comes from the popular imagination given to a rocky structure that looks like an armchair and which is said to have been the "seat" of the Mylodon and which legend has transformed into the "devil".

At the end of the visit, we will continue along the new access road to Torres del Paine National Park, where we will be able to observe lagoons and mountain ranges along the way. Then, it is possible to admire the beautiful landscape around us from the Lago Grey viewpoint (view of the Grey Glacier, the Paine Massif and Lago del Toro). A couple of kilometers ahead, it is possible to observe the Cuernos del Paine, reaching the fork that leads to the Lake Grey area. In this sector we will be able to make a pleasant walk along the shore of Grey Lake and if the conditions help us, it is possible to access the viewpoint of Grey Peninsula.

Back in the parking lot of the Nursery, we take the route to a restaurant located inside the park to take a moment to rest with the option of lunch. (Lunch not included in the rate).

At the end of this refreshing break, we started the second stage of our visit to Torres del Paine National Park heading for the Salto Grande sector. We will visit the Nordenskjold Lake Viewpoint and continue to enjoy various views on our undulating route that gradually brings us closer to the Laguna Amarga sector. After admiring this pleasing spectacle we will return to the city of Puerto Natales passing by the Mirador del Lago Sarmiento, arriving in the late afternoon and bringing with us an unforgettable experience.

(Duration: 10:30)
Includes Day 6

1. Full day Trekking to base Torres - Torres del Paine National Park

Full day Trekking to base Torres - Torres del Paine National Park

Departure from Puerto Natales at 07:00 am and direct transfer to Las Torres sector where we will arrive at "Reserva Cerro Paine", starting point of the trail. There we will receive a previous instructive talk from our guide. Start of the walk.

We take the road towards the valley and after 10 minutes of walking, we walk on an old suspension bridge that crosses the river Ascencio. About 150 meters later, appears a fork: to the left leads to the Base the towers.

Then follow a zigzag of marked slope and sparse vegetation for an hour. The ascent continues and passes along another side and after 45 minutes you reach the Chilean campsite on the opposite bank of the river Ascencio, in the shadow of a beech forest, with moderate slope, crossing several slopes that fall from the Admiral Nieto. After about an hour and 10 minutes from the Chilean campsite, at 700 masl., you reach the foot of the moraine that gives access to the viewpoint. From this point, the path increases its slope.

First it goes along a slope and under the shade of the small trees located on the edge of the moraine, but above the path is lost as such and must continue ascending among the rocks, some of which are marked to show the route. After about half an hour from the sign to 700 MASL, you reach the east end of the lagoon, from where you have a wonderful view of the three towers (Central, Monzino, Dagostini) and the Hills comb and nest of condors. After resting and having lunch in this extraordinary and unique scenic context on the planet, we begin our return on the same path until we reach the starting point, where our driver will be waiting to return at the end of the day to Puerto Natales.

(Duration: 12:00)
Includes Day 7

1. Private transfer from accommodation to bus terminal in Puerto Natales

Private transfer from accommodation to bus terminal in Puerto Natales

Private transportation from or your hotel to the bus station in Puerto Natales.

(Duration: 00:15)

2. Public bus from Puerto Natales to El Calafate

Public bus from Puerto Natales to El Calafate

When you check out the Puerto Natales, at the bus terminal you will have to present your document to the bus company, where your reservation will be valid and, followed, will be allowed for boarding. Continuing to El Calafate it will be possible to appreciate wonderful landscapes of the Patagonian region and the friendly animals of the region. Approximately mid-day, we will cross the Argentine border and, in the afternoon, we will go to the city of El Calafate, where we will have or rest of the day free to enjoy it at your way.

(Duration: 05:00)

3. Private transfer from bus terminal El Calafate to accommodation in El Calafate

Private transfer from bus terminal El Calafate to accommodation in El Calafate

When you check out the Puerto Natales bus station you will have to present your document to the bus company, where your reservation will be valid and, followed, will be allowed or boarding.

(Duration: 00:15)
Includes Day 8

1. Ice trekking on the Perito Moreno glacier

Ice trekking on the Perito Moreno glacier

The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most beautiful and emblematic landscapes in Patagonia.
Take the opportunity to see it in the most varied and intense ways !!

This unmissable experience begins in Porto "Bajo de las sombra", where we embark on a 15-minute navigation to cross the Brazo Rico. We got very close to the Glacier and at that moment we have a fantastic perception of how big it is.
Mountain guides will take you even closer to the glacier to catch crampones and form groups of up to 20 people to start the approach crossing.
Already on the glacier and with the crampons in place, the world takes a new perspective: blue lagoons, deep cracks, huge sinks, magical pits.
During the walk of about 1h30, the guides explain about the flora and fauna and about the general glaciology of the region, explaining about the specific phenomenon of ruptures of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
We sit on the glacier to rest and we will have time to enjoy and take beautiful pictures, and if you want to have a snack (not included). Fantastic experience being there, sitting on the glacier surrounded by mountains.
With the energy restored, we continued walking until we returned to the starting point, where we removed the staples and went down to the port.
We returned to the vessel satisfied and with this new adventure to tell.
We then pass the catwalks to see the Perito Moreno Glacier from the front. We see the beautiful shade of blue from this immense glacier and we take the opportunity to photograph it with a more open angle of view, watching as it rises from the lake to the top of the mountains enjoying a hot drink.

Includes
Transfer to and from the hotel
Bilingual mountain guide
1 hour visit to the catwalks
Approximately 1:30 hike over the glacier
Grampones

Does not include
Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park. Entrance fees to the Park are payable when entering the park, only in Argentine pesos. Consult current values.
Food and drinks
Waterproof clothing and personal equipment

(Duration: 09:00)
Includes Day 9

1. Private transfer from accommodation in El Chalten to Bus Station

Private transfer from accommodation in El Chalten to Bus Station

A private driver will take you to the El Chaltén Bus Station

(Duration: 00:10)

2. Public bus from El Chalten to El Calafate airport

Public bus from El Chalten to El Calafate airport

We reserve the seats in advance.

(Duration: 03:20)

How about a personalized offer based on this itinerary?

At Explora we have no hidden costs, fees or non-included admissions.
Plan responsibly with the help of our South America specialists and travel with a clear conscience.

Standard category

3 Star accommodations
Land route / in a Double room
From
USD 1840
per person
  • Personalized and flexible payment for your trip
  • Planning and booking of recommended flights on request (extra costs)
  • Reservations according to the included services of your trip
  • Personalized attention from our local experts
  • Travel insurance on request
  • English-speaking 24/7 emergency number

Notes for the land part

  • Values expressed in USD.
  • Prices given on a double room basis.
  • Extra cost for accomodation in single room on request.
  • Prices for accommodation in superior (4 stars) or luxury (5 stars) on request.
  • Subject to change for Christmas, New Year, congresses, events and local holidays.
  • This is a standard land package, 100% flexible, which can be customized according to your desire.
  • Daily departures, subject to availability.

Flights Notes

  • The reference price does not include flights.
  • We are happy to offer you the flights as an extra item.
  • Recommended flights for this tour:

*Preço médio de voos

  1. Your City - Ushuaia 
  2. El Calafate - Your City

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