6 Handpicked Accommodations

24 Meals, 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 8 Dinners

Must-See Inclusions:

Hike the “End of the Earth” at Cape Horn.

Enter a rugged wonderland as you walk through the breathtaking Torres del Paine National Park.

Venture to Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier.

Cultural Experiences:

Get a glimpse into Argentine culture at a lively tango performance.

Meet a gaucho (cowboy) and learn all about life on the ranch.

Embark on a 4-night cruise through the fjords and ethereal wilderness of Patagonia.

Culinary Inclusions:

Spend the day at a Patagonian estancia and enjoy a traditional lamb roast.

Enjoy unlimited wine and beer with every dinner whilst onboard your cruise ship.

Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires D

Your journey starts in Buenos Aires. The city radiates a Latin-infused rhythm interwoven with its European heritage. Meet your fellow travellers for a cocktail reception at your hotel, located in the heart of the chic and stylish Recoleta neighbourhood. Head to a local restaurant with your new friends and indulge in savoury Argentine flavours.

Stay: Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta

Day 2 Buenos Aires B

This morning visit the famous Recoleta Cemetery and take in the towering mausoleums of what is considered to be one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world and the final resting place of Eva Peron. After, embark on a panoramic city tour and coast down the famous Avenida 9 de Julio, where Parisian architecture and verdant trees line the world’s widest avenue. Discover the city’s most well-known sites before arriving to the colourful neighbourhood of La Boca. This afternoon is yours to spend as you please. Perhaps you will take a tour of the Teatro Colón (opera house) or eat your way through the San Telmo market.

Stay: Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta

Day 3 El Calafate B,D

Fly to El Calafate, gateway to Patagonia’s natural splendour and known as the “National Capital of the Glaciers.” This afternoon, perhaps you will join your Tour Manager on a walk to the Reserva Laguna Nimez. Don’t forget your binoculars as this natural reserve is home to various indigenous birds. Gather in the evening for dinner with your fellow travellers.

Stay: Esplendor El Calafate Hotel by Wyndham

Day 4: El Calafate B

In Los Glaciares National Park, allow the wonder of Perito Moreno Glacier to take hold of your senses. This gigantic tower of vibrant ice rests against blue-green waters – an awe-inspiring blanket to the natural world. Gaze off the shoreline in search of floating icebergs, listening to the resounding crack of ice sheets breaking free.

Stay: Esplendor El Calafate Hotel by Wyndham

Day 5: Puerto Natales, Chile B,L

Make your way into Chile at Puerto Natales. En route, stop to spend time with a local gaucho in his home, a typical Patagonian estancia. Enjoy a traditional lamb roast lunch as you chat and learn about the culture. Venture through the edge of the Patagonian countryside before settling into your hotel, featuring unparalleled views of lakes and mountains.

Stay: Remota Patagonia Lodge

Day 6: Puerto Natales – Tores del Paine – Puerto Natales B,D

Venture into Torres Del Paine National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Among the jagged mountains, ethereal teal waters, and expansive grasslands, you may spot soaring condors, inquisitive guanacos (llamas), and independent felines. Marvel at the cascading waterfalls as you make your way through what is considered to be one of South America’s most incredible national parks.

Stay: Remota Patagonia Lodge

Day 7: Punta Arenas – Board Ship B,D

Discover this coastal metropolis city of Punta Arenas with an expert guide, where brightly coloured houses meet modern skyscrapers. As the day draws to a close, leave the mainland on the Ventus Australis, your home for the next four nights. Head for one of the most remote corners of the world as you sail through Chilean waters.

Ship: Ventus Australis

Day 8: Ainsworth Bay – Tucker Islets B,L,D

Dock in Ainsworth Bay. As you take your Zodiac to shore, keep an eye out for the area’s extensive birdlife or perhaps a colony of elephant seals. Spend your day with a choice of two guided excursions: you may explore a peat bog and beaver habitat or embark on an active hike along a glacial moraine. Back on the ship, sail to the Tucker Islets where you’ll head to shore for a close-up view of the Magellan penguins.

Ship: Ventus Australis

Day 9: Pia Glacier – Glacier Alley B,L,D

Take a Zodiac to shore and stand in awe before the Pia Glacier, a colossal mass of ice slowly crawling down the mountains, followed by a choice between two hikes. Back onboard the ship, continue through the Beagle Channel and into Glacier Alley. These impressive masses of ice are so large that most of them are named after countries – including Holland, Italy, Germany, and France.

Ship: Ventus Australis

Day 10 Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay B,L,D

Disembark at Cape Horn National Park, home to an archipelago of islands considered to be the “End of the Earth.” This afternoon, anchor at fabled Wulaia Bay and visit the historic radio station, formerly used by the Chilean Navy. Choose how you explore the area with an expert guide, selecting between three different hikes of varying difficulty. Each choice will offer sprawling vistas of the gentle bay.

Stay: Ventus Australis

Day 11 Disembark Boat – Tierra del Fuego National Park – Ushuaia B

Embark on your final sail through Patagonia as you enter Argentine waters, docking at Ushuaia. End your Patagonian adventure at Tierra del Fuego National Park. With the wind in your hair and fresh air in your lungs, breathe in the peace and serenity around you, intensified by the dramatic landscape of waterfalls, glaciers, and forests.

Stay: Los Acebos

Day 12 Ushuaia – Buenos Aires B, D

Fly to Buenos Aires and make the most of some time at leisure. Gather for a farewell dinner at La Ventana Tango House, where you’ll savour Argentine cuisine before viewing an authentic tango performance.

Stay: Palladio Hotel BA McGallery by Sofitel

Day 13 Buenos Aires – Tour Ends B

Say adios to Argentina as your tour draws to a close this morning.

You might like to extend, ask us about:

Peru: Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca – 11 Days
or
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Wonders – 14 Days