Patagonia: Argentina & Chile | November 9-19, 2027

Day 1 – Buenos Aires

Arrive at Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE), Buenos Aires’ main international gateway, where private transportation awaits to whisk you into the heart of the “Paris of South America.” Settle into your hotel and then later in the afternoon explore your neighborhood on a guided walking tour, discovering local cafes where porteños gather for afternoon coffee and hidden gems tucked along cobblestone streets. End the day, getting to know your group over a welcome dinner of local Argentine delicacies.

Note: We recommend your flight from the US arrives on November 9th – before 3pm local time to participate in the guided walking tour this afternoon. If you wish to arrive one day earlier, on November 8, charges for the additional night’s stay can be added to your invoice.

Day 2 – Buenos Aires

This morning, visit the colorful neighborhoods of La Boca with its rainbow-painted houses and elegant Recoleta where Eva Perón rests in the famous cemetery, plus tour the magnificent Colon Theatre, considered one of the world’s finest opera houses. Experience the passion of Buenos Aires through its architecture, history, and artistic soul. This evening, learn to tango from a professional instructor who’ll teach you the sensual steps that define Argentine culture, then enjoy dinner and a passionate tango show where dancers in vintage attire transport you back a century.

Day 3 – Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Fly south over the vast Patagonian steppe to reach the glacier capital, El Calafate, where the landscape transforms into something otherworldly. Settle into your hotel and then spend the afternoon exploring this charming frontier town at your own pace, browsing local wool shops and enjoying the crisp mountain air that signals your entry into true wilderness.

Day 4 – Perito Moreno Glacier 

Experience one of the world’s most active glaciers on a full-day adventure that will leave you breathless. Walk the viewing platforms as house-sized chunks of ice crash into the lake with thunderous roars that echo across the valley, witnessing nature’s raw power firsthand. Then take a boat safari among floating icebergs, marveling at ice formations sculpted over thousands of years into brilliant blue masterpieces. Enjoy lunch overlooking this natural wonder while listening to the glacier’s ancient songs of creaking and groaning ice.

Day 5 – El Calafate 

Enjoy a relaxing morning at leisure in El Calafate, perhaps visiting local artisan shops or savoring the mountain views with a cup of rich Argentine coffee. If you’re looking for a more active day, there are hiking opportunities directly from the town of El Calafate.

As evening approaches, paddle through Lake Argentino’s mirror-calm waters on a sunset kayak tour, watching elegant flamingos and graceful black-necked swans as the Andes mountains glow golden and pink in the magical Patagonian light. The silence here is profound, broken only by gentle paddle strokes and bird calls.

Day 6 – El Calafate to Puerto Natales 

Cross into Chile through dramatic border landscapes and journey to Puerto Natales, gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. Check into your hotel with sweeping views of the Patagonian fjords, where the land meets the sea in a symphony of blues and greens. Feel the anticipation building as you glimpse the jagged peaks in the distance. Rest up for tomorrow’s big adventure while enjoying the frontier town’s cozy atmosphere.