The Ultimate Patagonia Experience

Buenos Aires - Tango Dinner show

Free day. 

In the evening enjoy a typically Argentine first-class meal, be it the traditional steak, chicken or Patagonian lamb with a mouth-watering array of salads as well as any of a number of excellent pasta dishes before settling down for a tango  show which includes some of the best-loved songs, music and dances performed by skilled musicians and dancers.  

Overnight at Eurobuilding Boutique hotel. Superior room. 

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Dinner

Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego National Park

Depart from the hotel west bound to the Tierra del Fuego National Park, the only park in the country on the coast. Here you can enjoy a ride with multiple panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, in the charming surroundings provided by the last foothills of the Cordillera de Los Andes before they dive into the ocean. A tour between bogs and beaver dams leads to the Lapataia River and Laguna Verde. Continue along the final stretch of National Route 3, which ultimately culminates at Lapataia Bay. In this place, the early inhabitants of the area have left their testimony in the "concheros", incredible archaeological sites that provide interesting information about their ancient customs. From here return to Ushuaia, making a stopover on the way to admire Rock Lake, which is characterised by the colour of its waters, which varies according to the weather. After the excursion, return to your hotel.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Stella Australis Cruise - Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay

We will be sailing through Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where disembarking is scheduled (weather permitting). The mythical Cape Horn was discovered in 1616 and it is a sheer 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory. For many years it was an important navigation route for sailboats between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and it is known as the “End of the Earth”.  The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve in 2005.

In the afternoon, we will go ashore at historical Wulaia Bay, originally the site of one of the region’s largest Yamana aboriginal settlement. Charles Darwin landed there in 1833, during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. We will walk through a Magellan forest of lengas, coigües, canelos, ferns, and other endemic vegetation to reach a panoramic viewpoint.

Overnight on Stella Australis. A Cabin. 

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas. Transfer to Torres del Paine

Early in the morning (and weather permitting) we will go ashore on Magdalena Island, located in the middle of the Strait of Magellan. The island used to be an essential source of supplies for navigators and explorers and is inhabited by an immense colony of Magellan Penguins that we will be able to see during our walk to the lighthouse. In September and April this excursion is replaced by a ride on Zodiac boat to Marta Island to observe South American Sea Lions.
Finally, disembarking at Punta Arenas is scheduled at 11:30 am. Afterwards continue towards Torres del Paine national park. 

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Dinner

Torres del Paine excursions

Departing from our own dock, we will start an authentic adventure navigating through the cold and amazing patagonian fjords, towards Bernardo O’Higgins National Park , Chile’s largest park with an area over 6,000,000 acres. During the trip we will unveil the history of the explorers who discovered this area. After 1 hour and 30 minutes we will arrive into Monte Balmaceda (4,070 feet high) where we will see the hanging glacier. Then we will disembark in Puerto Toro to start a 45 minute walk (round trip) towards the Serrano Glacier. Back in the boat, we will enjoy some cocktails and snacks and then continue to "La Peninsula", a typical Estancia where lunch will be awaiting us. After savouring the local gastronomy, In the afternoon, we can go horseback riding or trekking along the marvelous paths in the area or just rest and relax at the manor home and visit the attractions there.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Flight to the UK

This morning you will bid farewell to Chile and head to the airport in time for your flight back to the UK.

If you are wanting to extend your time in South America why not consider adding on a few nights in the Atacama desert in the north of Chile. 

 

INCLUDES : Breakfast