10-day itinerary
Wild Patagonia: Argentina & Chile
Glaciers, peaks, and endless Patagonian skies
Patagonia is one of Earth's last great wildernesses, where jagged granite towers pierce the sky and ancient glaciers calve into impossibly blue lakes. This 10-day journey crosses both Argentina and Chile, weaving through iconic national parks and remote Andean landscapes that will leave you breathless.
Morning: Fly into Ezeiza International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Palermo for a first-night rest.
Afternoon: Stroll through the colourful La Boca neighbourhood and grab a classic Argentine empanada lunch.
Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner at a traditional parrilla with a glass of Malbec to set the mood.
Morning: Catch an early flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate and check in to your lakeside hotel.
Afternoon: Visit the Glaciarium museum to understand the science and history of Patagonian ice fields.
Evening: Wander the main street Avenida del Libertador, browse local crafts, and dine on Patagonian lamb.
Morning: Head to Los Glaciares National Park early to beat the crowds at Perito Moreno Glacier.
Afternoon: Walk the steel boardwalk catwalks for jaw-dropping views and watch massive ice chunks calve into the lake.
Evening: Optional sunset boat safari along the glacier face before returning to El Calafate for dinner.
Morning: Rent a car or take the 3-hour shuttle to El Chaltén, the self-proclaimed trekking capital of Argentina.
Afternoon: Hit the Laguna de los Tres trail for your first stunning views of the legendary Mount Fitz Roy massif.
Evening: Settle into a cosy refugio or guesthouse and refuel with a hearty stew at one of the village restaurants.
Morning: Rise before dawn and hike to Laguna de los Tres summit for the iconic Fitz Roy sunrise reflection shot.
Afternoon: Descend via Laguna Sucia and take the quieter Río Blanco trail back through lenga beech forests.
Evening: Join a craft beer tasting at one of El Chaltén's beloved local microbreweries after your long day on the trail.
Morning: Return to El Calafate and cross the border by shared shuttle bus into Chile, arriving in Puerto Natales.
Afternoon: Explore the charming waterfront Costanera promenade and visit the Cueva del Milodón natural monument nearby.
Evening: Dine on fresh king crab and Chilean craft beer in Puerto Natales' increasingly vibrant restaurant scene.
Morning: Board an early bus into Torres del Paine National Park and check in to your eco-lodge or refugio.
Afternoon: Hike to Mirador Las Torres for your first breathtaking view of the three iconic granite towers.
Evening: Return to camp as the last light turns the towers pink and orange in a spectacular alpenglow display.
Morning: Trek the Valle del Francés, the dramatic hanging valley at the heart of the W Circuit route.
Afternoon: Continue along the shore of Lago Nordenskjöld to the Grey refugio and catch a first glimpse of Grey Glacier.
Evening: Enjoy a simple but satisfying dinner at the refugio and stargaze under some of the darkest skies on Earth.
Morning: Take an optional Grey Glacier boat tour for close-up views of the blue seracs and ice caves.
Afternoon: Hike the Paine Grande loop back toward the park entrance and soak in your final Patagonian panoramas.
Evening: Return to Puerto Natales for a celebratory farewell dinner and pack for your onward journey.
Morning: Transfer to Punta Arenas, the southernmost city of note in Chile, and visit the historic Plaza Muñoz Gamero.
Afternoon: Tour the impressive Braun-Menéndez mansion museum and stroll to the famous Magellan penguin statue for luck.
Evening: Fly out of Punta Arenas via Santiago, carrying memories of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet.
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