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9 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 1 lunch.

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Meet / Depart

El Calafate, Argentina/Punta Arenas, Chile

Special Interest

Culture & History, Exotic Adventure, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Geological Wonders, Horseback Ride, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Tropical/Winter Sunshine

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Glaciers and Mountain Peaks

Escape from 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 be believed—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 be 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 Explora resort, which has “artfully merged the marvels of the otherworldly surroundings with the pleasures of a civilized hotel experience,” according to the Hideaway Report.

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Day 1 El Calafate

Meet in El Calafate   Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner of delicious Argentine specialties.

Days 2-3 Lago Viedma

Arrive in Los Glaciares National Park, a World Heritage site Enjoy an asado lunch, the traditional Argentinean barbecue Walk through tranquil foothills to a working sheep estancia (ranch), viewing waterfowl and wildflowers along the way An optional guided horseback ride through the pampas offers an authentic gaucho experience, with sweeping views of the Fitzroy massif Hike to Laguna Azul, surrounded by dramatic mountains and fed by a stunning hanging glacier.

Days 4-5 Los Glaciares National Park

Stop in El Calafate to shop and sample the local cuisine From the  “balconies,” get your first glimpse of Perito Moreno Glacier, over three miles wide and 200 feet above lake level  Strap on crampons and follow expert mountaineering guides across the frozen landscape of crevasses and ice formations of the most incredible blue.

Days 6-10 Torres del Paine National Park

Arrive in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park From our luxurious resort, hiking options with expert naturalists abound Trek to the base of the towers of Torres del Paine, hiking through lenga forests and along a glacial river Or go horseback riding in the pampas with views of Macizo Paine Grande Take a private boat across Lago Grey, hike beside icebergs and enjoy a picnic accompanied by magnificent views of the Grey Glacier.

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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Trip praise

Chile's natural beauty left a lasting impression with its rugged landscape…Exploring Argentina is like getting a new present every day…Surprises are beyond every bend in the trail, and beauty and charm beyond anyone's imagination lies in the quiet villages and the natural terrain.
Jack McLeavy with Elise Lipoff - Tallahasee Magazine

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For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Chile and Argentina tour experts. For walking tours and hiking tours in Latin America, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Latin America walking tours and hiking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Latin America biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Latin America multisport tours click here.

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LANDMARK LODGES : Premiere Inns

Posada Los Alamos

El Calafate (1 night): Located near the center of town, this hotel presents classic english décor and individually decorated rooms. the onsite restaurant, La Posta, is a must.

Hosteria Helsingfors

Lago Viedma (2 nights): On the shore of Lago Viedma, this estancia gives you a taste of the pampas and traditional life in Patagonia in a tranquil setting.

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

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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Explora

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Trip Start
Day 2
  • Level 2 1 Route Option Available
  • Hiking 5.8 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Optional Horseback Riding 2 hours
Day 3
  • Level 3 1 Route Option Available
  • 8.1 miles
  • 1000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Level 1   1 Route Option Available
  • 2 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 2, 2.5 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 3 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 7
  • Levels 4 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • 9.9, 11.8, 15 miles
  • 500 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 8
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 4, 7.5, 10 miles
  • 500 - 3000 feet elevation gain
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  • Optional Horseback riding
Day 9
  • Levels 1 to 4  3 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 4, 7.5, 10 miles
  • 500 - 3000 feet elevation gain
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  • Optional Horseback riding 
Day 10
  • Conclusion of Trip
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles