13-Day Best of Patagonia Tour from El Calafate to Ushuaia: Los Glaciares, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego National Parks

See the stunning glaciers, majestic mountains and pristine national parks that make Patagonia the world-renowned region it is on this 13-day adventure tour from El Calafate to Ushuaia. You’ll visit both Argentina and Chile, exploring Los Glaciares National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Torres del Paine National Park and Tierra del Fuego National Park on full-day guided tours. Trip highlights include a boat cruise to Perito Moreno Glacier, hiking in the Fitz Roy and Chalten mountain ranges, guided canoeing and a Beagle Channel cruise, as well as one full free day in El Calafate and 1.5 free days in El Chalten. This comprehensive tour is ideal for those interested in experiencing the natural beauty, culture and adventure of Patagonia with transportation between cities and 12 nights of accommodation included!

Starting in El Calafate, your 13-day Patagonia adventure tour begins as you are taken to your chosen accommodation and have free time to get settled and explore on your own. The following 12 days will be filled with outdoorsy fun, plus free time to explore on your own or relax.

Guided tours of Los Glaciares National Park, Torres del Paine National Park and Tierra del Fuego National Park will open your eyes to Patagonia’s spectacular natural attractions, including glaciers, jagged mountain peaks, lakes, lagoons and native wildlife! From canoeing to trekking to boating, you’ll have your fill of first-class outdoor adventure as you travel from El Calafate to El Chalten in Argentina, then to Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas in Chile, and back to Ushuaia in Argentina.

You have your choice of four accommodation types; please see below for a list of possible accommodation for each level.

All breakfasts and one lunch are included; depending on the day, you will eat lunch and dinner (own expense) in one of national parks or in town.

There are a variety of optional activities you may choose to do if you wish, including hiking, 4x4 countryside tours, glacier climbing and walking with penguins. These are listed in the Itinerary section below and are at an additional expense; if you are interested in any, please say so when booking or contact the local tour operator after booking (contact details will be provided after booking).

For details on each day of the tour, please see the Itinerary below.

• 4 nights accommodation in El Calafate
  
• 3 nights accommodation in Ushuaia
  
• 2 nights accommodation in El Chalten
  
• 2 nights accommodation in Puerto Natales
  
• 1 night accommodation in Puerto Arenas
  
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Transportation between cities and to national parks as indicated in the itinerary
  
• Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
• Full-day guided excursion to Los Glaciares National Park
• Full-day guided excursion to Torres del Paine National Park
  
• Full-day guided excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park
  
• Beagle Channel cruise with snacks
  

• Gratuities (optional)
• International or domestic flights
• National Park entrance fees (Los Glaciares $25; Torres del Paine $30; Tierra del Fuego: $22)
• Transfers between accommodations and bus stations (see the Itinerary for details on approximate taxi costs)