My Tour Enquiry : The Ultimate Patagonia Experience

12 nights

From £5,539pp

The Ultimate Patagonia Experience

Discover Buenos Aires on a half day city followed by an evening tango show and dinner.
Explore Tierra del Fuego national park and Ushuaia the southern most city in the world.
Take an expedition cruise through the beagle channel and around southern Patagonia on-board the Stella Australis.
Land at Cape Horn the southernmost tip of South America.
Experience Torres del Paine national park in style staying at the excellent Singular hotel.
Direct flights possible with British Airways from London Heathrow (regional departures also available)
Itinerary can be tailor-made to your requirements.

Discover the best of Patagonia on this adventurous 13 day holiday

Discover the myths, legends and unique natural beauty of Patagonia on this 13-day tour. Starting in Buenos Aires, you'll be entranced by San Telmo, the home of tango, before flying to Ushuaia, the southern-most city in the world. Embark on a sea-bound adventure through the Strait of Magellan, lined by snow-capped mountains and glaciers. Disembark at Cape Horn, known as the 'End of the Earth', then follow in Charles Darwin's footsteps to Wulaia Bay where the HMS Beagle landed in 1833. Finish your trip in style with 3 nights at the Singular hotel on All-Inclusive basis with all excursions and meals included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires

Arrival to Buenos Aires

Arrival at Buenos Aires international airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the hotel. Our representatives will help you with check-in procedures.

Overnight at Eurobuilding Boutique hotel. Superior room.

Day 2: Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo and Recoleta

Buenos Aires - Half day city tour

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, depart on a guided tour to the most important places in Buenos Aires. The tour includes the National Congress, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Government House and the area of Plaza de Mayo. You will be at the heart of Tango in the traditional neighbourhood of San Telmo, where this sensuous dance is performed in the street for passersby to enjoy. Then you will visit La Boca and stop at this colourful suburb of the city, adopted years ago as home by the first Italian immigrants. Today it is home for important artists.

Then, a visit to Palermo is scheduled, a residential neighbourhood with parks and elegant buildings. Finally, you will visit sophisticated Recoleta, one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in which among other attractions, you can take a look at the famous cemetery alongside fine restaurants and cafes.
Overnight at Eurobuilding Boutique hotel. Superior room.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 2: Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo and Recoleta

Day 3: Tango show

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

Day 4: Travel to Ushuaia

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia

Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia. On arrival you are met and taken by private transfer to your new hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at Los Acebos Ushuaia. Standard room.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 5: Tierra del Fuego National Park

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.

Overnight at Los Acebos Ushuaia. Standard room.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 6: Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel

Ushuaia - Stella Australis Cruise

Check in at 990 Magallanes St. from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Board cruise ship at 5:30 pm. After a welcome cocktail reception offered by the Captain and his crew the ship will depart for “the uttermost part of the earth”. Our trip takes us through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.

Overnight on Stella Australis. A Cabin.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel

Day 7: Cape Horn and Wulaia

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

Day 8: Aguila Glacier

Stella Australis Cruise - Aguila Glacier

We will be sailing through Brecknock, Ocasión, Cockburn, and Magdalena Channels to enter the spectacular De Agostini Sound, in the heart of Darwin Mountain Range. In this area we can see glaciers descending the mountainside all the way down to the sea. In the afternoon, on-board Zodiac boats, we will route to Águila Glacier where we will take an easy walk all the way the base of the glacier. We will experience the beauty of Patagonia’s cold rain-forest and see how the power of nature moulded the area’s landscape.

Overnight on Stella Australis. A Cabin.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Transfer to Torres del Paine

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.

Overnight at Singular Patagonia. Singular room.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: Torres del Paine excursions

Torres del Paine excursions

Suggested excursion

The Torres del Paine National Park is part of the National System of the Protected Wildlife Areas of Chile. It is located 154 km from Puerto Bories. We will head north from Puerto Natales, reaching Villa Cerro Castillo. This is a village surrounding an old estancia that belonged to the Sociedad Explotadora Tierra del Fuego, devoted to sheep farming. Then we will continue our journey to Lago Sarmiento, where we will be able to observe the typical fauna of this area: ñandúes and herds of guanacos. We will enter the Torres del Paine National Park at Portería Laguna Amarga. Once inside the park, we will visit different viewpoints with unique perspectives of the Macizo Paine. We will take a thirty-minute walk to visit the Salto Grande waterfall, where we will be able to see the Cuernos del Paine (Paine Horns). Finally, we will reach Lago Grey, where we will start a one-hour trek, with a view of Glacier Grey and icebergs. We will return by the Mylodon Cave route, where we will have panoramic views of the Macizo Paine.

Overnight at Singular Patagonia. Singular room.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Explore more in Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine excursions

Suggested excursion

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.

Overnight at Singular Patagonia. Singular room.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Explore more in Torres del Paine

Day 12: Travel to Santiago

Torres del Paine - Santiago

Shared transfer back to Punta Arenas for your flight to Santiago. On arrival in Santiago you are met and taken by private transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Singular Santiago. Singular room.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 13: Departure to the U.K.

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

Hotels

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Punta Arenas

M/V Stella Australis

Ship

Buenos Aires

Eurobuilding Boutique Hotel

Santiago

The Singular Santiago

Ushuaia

Los Acebos Ushuaia

Torres Del Paine

The Singular Patagonia

Pricing

All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.

From (date dependent) 16th October 2019 - 20th December 2020

from £5,539pp

Important Info

Important info

Documentation - It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. We regret that we cannot accept liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If failure to have all necessary travel and other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

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Inclusions

International return flights including all taxes
Service of an English speaking professional guide in each region/city,
All ground transport in a car or boat,
Airport transfers as per the itinerary
All entrance fees to include local government taxes and additional flights where indicated as per the itinerary.
Meal plan as per the itinerary

Exclusions