(201) 288-4330
Double Patagonia
Torres del Paine (Chile) and Perito Moreno (Argentina)
Including:
10 nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary; all transfers; English speaking tour guide; daily buffet breakfast; entrance fees and local airfares Santiago-Punta Arenas and Calafate-Buenos Aires. Assistance of our local representatives. Not included:
Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA & Chile (usually included in your international air ticket)
Call (201) 288-4330 for more information or to book today! Mention code 12723509
- Tour Operator
- Tara Tours
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | U.S.A- Santiago : Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Santiago, Capital of Chile. (Add-ons available from other USA cities, please see below) |
| Day 2 | Santiago | Santiago : Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel FUNDADOR or CROWN PLAZA. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O'Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (B) |
| Day 3 | Puerto Natales | Santiago- Punta Arenas-Puerto Natales : Transfer to the airport for flight to Punta Arenas. Arrival reception at Punta Arenas airport and transfer by bus to Puerto Natales. Transfer to hotel EBERHARD OR GLACIARES. (B) |
| Day 4 | Puerto Natales & Glaciers | Puerto Natales & Glaciers : Full day excursion by boat through the Ultima Esperanza fjord and visit the impressive Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers. The only access to this zone is by sailing through the Seno de Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope Sound). The 6,200 feet high Balmaceda mountain is part of the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. Travelling to Balmaceda is a real treat. The journey starts at Puerto Natales pier. From the ship you will see a good number of sea lions, cormorants, wild ducks, condors, seagulls and sea wolves colonies. Finally you will reach the Balmaceda glacier, where huge pieces of ice detach falling into the fjord waters......Then you will see the Serrano glacier, where you can arrive by land next to a small lagoon formed by the de-icing activity. On the return you will stop at local Estancia where passengers have the chance to enjoy a delicious typical regional lunch. Arrive back in Puerto Natales about 5-6pm. Overnight in Puerto Natales. |
| Day 5 | Torres del Paine | Puerto Natales-Torres del Paine : Full day excursion to visit Torres del Paine National Park, World Biosphere Reserve. Visit Lake Grey, Salto Grande, Lake Nordenskjold, and Lake Pehoe. The impressive granite massif of the Paine complement the landscape. Overnight in Paine at LAS TORRES. (B, Box lunch) ABOUT TORRES DEL PAINE: Torres del Paine National Park is a national park encompassing mountains, a glacier, a lake, and river-rich areas in southern Chilean Patagonia. The Cordillera del Paine is the centerpiece of the park. It lies in a transition area between the Magellanic subpolar forests and the Patagonian Steppes. The park is located 70 miles north of Puerto Natales and 194 miles north of Punta Arenas. Bernardo O'Higgins National Park is its neighbors to the west, while Los Glaciares National Park is located to the north in Argentine territory. |
| Day 6 | Puerto Natales | Torres del Paine-Puerto Natales- : Morning half day walking excursion to the base of Las Torres of Paine. Then continue to Puerto Natales for overnight. (B,L) |
| Day 7 | Calafate | Puerto Natales-Calafate : Transfer to the bus station for bus ride to Calafate. Arrive and transfer to hotel DESIGN. (B) |
| Day 8 | Perito Moreno | Perito Moreno : Full day tour to Perito Moreno Glacier, an impressive Patagonian Glacier formed about 1 million years ago. Today will drive about 50 miles from Calafate, to the Peninsula of Magallanes, (south arm of the lago Argentino) to see the glacier, 240 feet above sea level and 3 miles wide, it is an overwhelming view of nature and contrary to other glaciers, this is the only one in the world which is still growing. Mid-afternoon return to Calafate and to hotel Design.(B) |
| Day 9 | Calafate | Calafate : At leisure in Calafate to explore this beautiful area on your own or you decide to take an optional excursion to see Upsala and Onelli glaciers or Fitz Roy Mountain. Hotel Design. (B) |
| Day 10 | Buenos Aires | Calafate-Buenos Aires : Transfer for flight to Buenos Aires. Arrive and transfer to hotel PESTANA or NOVOTEL (B) |
| Day 11 | Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires : Morning sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires, which will take you to the Plaza de Mayo for view of Cathedral and Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace).Then along 9 de Julio Avenue, widest street in the world, with its much photographed Obelisco and Teatro Colon, La Recoleta and finally, to the colorful Boca District. Hotel Pestana or Novotel. (B) |
| Day 12 | Return USA | Buenos Aires-USA : Morning free until transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
RATES VALID: All year. Except Christmas, New Years
HOTELS USED:
Four Star hotels (Five star hotels available upon request)
DEPOSIT: $500 per person.
FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
CITY ZONES FOR LAN CHILE AIRLINES:
ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami)
ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami)
ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI)
ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX)
ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES)
COS, MSO (Via MIAMI)
ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
