Among Glaciers & Mountain Peaks

Escape the familiar and join Backroads in one of the most spellbinding places on Earth. Patagonia - a land brimming with natural wonders almost too magnificent to believe - has held fascination for explorers and adventurers throughout the centuries. Join us and you’ll be rendered speechless by the sight of the jagged granite spires of the Torres del Paine and awed by ice slabs calving off the enormous Perito Moreno Glacier. Complementing this natural extravaganza are the comforts of our inns, including the incomparable luxuries of the stylish Explora resort, “one of South America’s best hotels,” according to Travel+Leisure.

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Days 1-2 El Calafate

Days 3-4 Los Glaciares National Park

Days 5-9 Torres del Paine National Park

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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The walk on the Petrino Moreno Glacier was one of the best experiences of any we've had. We were able to climb up and down over peaks and valleys, jumping across crevasses and spending 3 hours of unadulterated excitement and personal satisfaction on the glacier instead of a briefer and less exciting/challenging experience. The sequencing and varied experience---plus the unexcelled scenery---was superb. We count this as the best vacation we've ever had--particularly of the ten walking tours we've taken with several firms.

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LANDMARK LODGES: Premiere Inns

Estancia Cristina

El Calafate, Argentina (2 nights)
Embraced by forests, lakes and mountains, this historic ranch and mountaineers refuge offers true Patagonian hospitality, fresh local cuisine and the perfect launching point for hikes into the Patagonian wilderness.

Hosteria los Notros

Los Glaciares National Park (2 nights)
Every room in this remote country lodge on Lago Argentino has an incomparable vista of the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Explora Salto Chica

Torres del Paine National Park (4 nights)
Called “one of South America’s best hotels,”  by Travel+Leisure, this lakeside resort blends “stylish sensibility with respect for the land.” Treat yourself to a massage, a swim or soak in the outdoor hot tub.

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