Patagonian Escape With Torres del Paine
Patagonian Escape With Torres del Paine
Patagonian Escape With Torres del Paine
11 Days Starting and ending in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Visiting: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 22
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable Patagonian Escape with Torres del Paine, exploring the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires, the breathtaking landscapes of Tierra del Fuego National Park, and the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier. This adventure takes you through Argentina and Chile, offering panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, encounters with sea lions and penguins, and a visit to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Torres del Paine National Park. Enjoy 10 nights of comfortable accommodation, daily buffet breakfasts, and guided tours in air-conditioned vehicles. Highlights include a tango lesson and dinner show in Buenos Aires, a scenic boat ride at Perito Moreno Glacier, and a comprehensive tour of Torres del Paine.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires (Arrival) (-/-/D)
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Argentina! Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a panoramic tour of the city. Start in Plaza de Mayo, witness to the most important events of the country since 1810, from where you are able to appreciate the surrounding buildings. Continue to La Boca, where you will explore its colorful streets due to the ‘conventillos and the famous Caminito street. The last stop is Recoleta to discover the aristocratic part of the city, where Recoletas Cemetery is located. In the evening, you will have tango lessons to get familiarized to the local dance. After that, attend a dinner show, to enjoy the magnetism of tango.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
Day 2: Buenos Aires (B/-/-)
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you can enjoy a day at leisure in Buenos Aires.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
Day 3: Buenos Aires - Ushuaia (By Flight) (B/-/-)
Location: Ushuaia
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. Afternoon at leisure to continue discovering the destination through its nature, landscapes and history.
Overnight in Ushuaia
Day 4: Ushuaia (B/-/-)
Location: Ushuaia
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel heading west to Tierra del Fuego National Park, framed by excellent panoramic views of the Beagle Channel. A journey through beaver dams leads to Lapataia River and Verde Lagoon and then continues along the final stretch of National Route 3, which finally ends at Lapataia Bay. From here, the return to Ushuaia begins, making a stop on the way to admire the Lake Acigami (former Lake Roca), featured by its changed-by-weather water's colour. In the afternoon, boat trip through the Beagle Channel, gaining an excellent panoramic view of the city surrounded by mountains. During the trip, we spot Birds, Sea lions Islands, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and during Penguin season (November to April) observe a colony of penguins on Martillo Island (Penguin Island). From there the return to the city begins.
Overnight in Ushuaia
Day 5: Ushuaia – El Calafate (By Flight) (B/-/-)
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast. After, transfer to the airport. Arrival, transfer and accommodation. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city, visit the Glaciarium, a museum dedicated to glaciology, or participate in anactivity to get to know the steppe while you enjoy a lunch or dinner.
Overnight in El Calafate
Day 6: El Calafate (B/-/-)
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park, a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. During the tour, you will walk along the footbridges in front of the glacier to admire this impressive natural wonder from various viewpoints. Head on a scenic boat ride that will help you admire the glacier from water level. You will have some free time to enjoy lunch in the area (lunch not included) before returning to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in El Calafate
Day 7: El Calafate (B/-/-)
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you have a free day to explore El Calafate at your pace.
Overnight in El Calafate
Day 8: El Calafate – Puerto Natales (B/-/-)
Location: Puerto Natales
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Puerto Natales
Day 9: Puerto Natales (B/L/-)
Location: Torres del Paine National Park
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, visit to Torres del Paine National Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. During the excursion you will visit the Milodon Cave and then continue towards the park and visit: the Nordensjöld viewpoint, from where you will appreciate a panoramic view of the Paine Massif, Lake Pehoé, the Salto Grande waterfall and the Grey Lake sector, where uou will take a walk to observe the icebergs detached from the glacier. Return to Puerto Natales.
Overnight in Puerto Natales
Day 10: Puerto Natales – El Calafate - Buenos Aires (By Flight) (B/-/-)
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning departure towards El Calafate and transfer to the airport to board the flight back to Buenos Aires. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
Day 11: Buenos Aires (B/-/-)
Location: Buenos Aires
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Buenos Aires Airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
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10 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed standard hotels or similar
Accommodation for 10 nights in standard hotels or similar, based on twin sharing.
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Daily buffet breakfast
Daily buffet breakfast is included.
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01 Lunch Box during Torres Del Paine tour
One lunch box is provided during the Torres Del Paine tour.
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01 Dinner after tango lesson
One dinner is included after the tango lesson.
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All Arrival and departure airport transfers
All airport transfers for arrival and departure are included.
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All Transportation in AC modern vehicles
All transportation during the tour will be in air-conditioned modern vehicles.
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Services of English-speaking guide during the tours
An English-speaking guide will be available during the tours.
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Complimentary tango lesson before dinner show
A complimentary tango lesson is provided before the dinner show.
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Complimentary upgrade to the Beagle Channel boat trip to visit the penguin colony (only during the penguins season)
Complimentary upgrade to the Beagle Channel boat trip to visit the penguin colony during the penguin season.
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Complimentary Boat trip during the Perito Moreno Glacier excursion
A complimentary boat trip is included during the Perito Moreno Glacier excursion.
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
Personal items, tips, and gratuities are not included.
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Visa and Visa fees if applicable
Visa and visa fees, if applicable, are not included.
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Buenos Aires city tax, paid locally in cash only: USD 0.50 – 1.50 per person per night (depending on the hotel)
Buenos Aires city tax, which ranges from USD 0.
50 to 1.
50 per person per night, must be paid locally in cash. -
Items not mentioned as being included
Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.
Mode of Transport
All transportation is provided in air-conditioned modern vehicles, including arrival and departure airport transfers and domestic flights between Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and El Calafate.
Accommodation
Enjoy 10 nights of accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed standard hotels or similar, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
All transportation is provided in air-conditioned modern vehicles, including arrival and departure airport transfers and domestic flights between Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and El Calafate.
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What type of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 10 nights of accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed standard hotels or similar, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, daily buffet breakfast is included. Additionally, one lunch box is provided during the Torres Del Paine tour, and one dinner is included after the tango lesson.
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Is there a guide available during the tours?
Yes, the services of an English-speaking guide are available during the tours.
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Are there any complimentary activities included in the tour?
Yes, a complimentary tango lesson is provided before the dinner show. Additionally, there is a complimentary upgrade to the Beagle Channel boat trip to visit the penguin colony during the penguin season, and a complimentary boat trip is included during the Perito Moreno Glacier excursion.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Some key highlights include exploring the colorful streets of La Boca and the famous Caminito street in Buenos Aires, visiting Tierra del Fuego National Park, taking a boat trip through the Beagle Channel, admiring the Perito Moreno Glacier, and visiting Torres del Paine National Park.
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Are entrance fees for activities included in the tour package?
Yes, all entrance fees for activities listed in the detailed itinerary are included.
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Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?
Yes, items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities are not included. Visa and visa fees, if applicable, are also not included. Additionally, the Buenos Aires city tax, which ranges from USD 0.50 to 1.50 per person per night, must be paid locally in cash.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a panoramic tour of the city, visiting Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, and Recoleta. In the evening, you will have tango lessons followed by a dinner show.
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What activities are planned for the visit to Torres del Paine National Park?
During the visit to Torres del Paine National Park, you will visit the Milodon Cave, the Nordensjöld viewpoint, Lake Pehoé, the Salto Grande waterfall, and the Grey Lake sector, where you will take a walk to observe the icebergs detached from the glacier.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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