Argentina's Patagonia Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $6,899 - $7,399 /person

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8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 2-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Argentina's Patagonia Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 2-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Nov-Dec 2025: Apr, Nov-Dec

From $6,899 - $7,399 /person

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Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

It's one of the most remote places on the planet. An expanse of diverse landscapes stretching from high desert and forests to lakes and glacier-wreathed mountains. And yet there is a welcome in its isolation. The warmth of a fresh empanada at a frontier lodge. A yerba maté tea by the fire. And the mesmerizing cycles of the ecosystem, in which we too play our part. Turns out, one of the most disconnected places on Earth is the perfect place to find connection.

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Highlights

  • Hike in Los Glaciares National Park below Cerro Fitz Roy's spires and witness the spectacular calving of Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Cruise in crystalline waters among towering aquamarine icebergs in a channel with views of the famous Upsala Glacier
  • Learn about fascinating geological history, glaciology and gawk at ancient fossils along Estancia Cristina's epic Fossil Canyon Trail
  • Ride horseback in the awe-inspiring Patagonian landscape—no better place than this to play gaucha!
Argentina Patagonia Women Walking & Hiking Tour map

Argentina

Start/End El Calafate

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Hike to spectacular vistas of 50-mile-long, glacier-fed Lake Viedma • Explore Los Glaciares National Park on foot through lenga forests and along ice-carved valleys on the outskirts of the small mountain town of El Chaltén • Find panoramic views on our hike to Mirador de los Cóndores and Mirador Aguila • Conquer the challenging rocky switchbacks to Laguna de los Tres • Gaze upon the famed Fitz Roy peaks mirrored in the impossibly blue waters of Laguna Capri • Malbec, Pinot Noir, Torrontés and more—discover delectable Argentine vintages at our wine reception.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Los Cerros del Chalten Boutique Hotel
El Chaltén
Premiere Hotel

Enjoy sensational views of the Chaltén Valley and the Río de las Vueltas from your room, and access memorable hikes from your doorstep. (spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Our Mirador Cerro Torre hike takes us along young glacial moraines and the Fitz Roy River, showcasing the panorama of a stunning glacial valley and impressive Cerro Torre • In El Calafate, try homemade ice cream flavored with the local berry, calafate, and visit craft shops.

Accommodations

Night 3

Hotel Posada Los Alamos
El Calafate
*Deluxe Hotel

Beautifully constructed from timber and stone, this historic hotel can trace its origins back to the early days of the Argentinian National Park Service. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-5

Description

Get ready for an unforgettable boat ride among icebergs and spectacular views of the famous Upsala Glacier • Stay at remote Estancia Cristina for the ultimate authentic Argentine ranch experience • Watch for soaring condors along Cristina Bay • Hike to Fossil Canyon for jaw-dropping views of mountains, lakes, glaciers and multicolored rock formations • Enjoy a walking tour of our estancia and learn about its history from the family's private museum collection.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Estancia Cristina
Upsala Glacier
Premiere Hotel

A favorite among our guests, this remote historic ranch founded in 1914 offers the perfect launching point for hikes into Patagonia's wilderness. It's accessible only by boat, after a cruise on Lake Argentino past the dramatic Upsala Glacier. (This hotel is solar-powered; no electricity 11 p.m.–6 a.m.)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 6-8

Description

Try on gaucho life with a guided horseback ride across the pampas • Sip yerba maté, the local beverage, like Patagonian cowgirls • Prepare to be awestruck on a walk to see Perito Moreno Glacier, a stunning ice mass with 200-foot-high, blue-hued walls • Relish a traditional Patagonian lamb asado (barbecue) • Hit the trails for one more hike with the magnificent Andes as your backdrop.

Accommodations
Eolo

(2 nights)

Nights 6-7

Eolo
La Anita Valley
Premiere Hotel

"Sophisticated yet homey—the kind of place where you don't worry about kicking off your muddy boots when you return from a hike," says Travel + Leisure about this remote country lodge on the Patagonian steppe. A Relais & Châteaux member.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Los Cerros del Chalten Boutique Hotel
El Chaltén

Premiere Hotel

Enjoy sensational views of the Chaltén Valley and the Río de las Vueltas from your room, and access memorable hikes from your doorstep. (spa)

Night 3

Hotel Posada Los Alamos
El Calafate

*Deluxe Hotel

Beautifully constructed from timber and stone, this historic hotel can trace its origins back to the early days of the Argentinian National Park Service. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Estancia Cristina
Upsala Glacier

Premiere Hotel

A favorite among our guests, this remote historic ranch founded in 1914 offers the perfect launching point for hikes into Patagonia's wilderness. It's accessible only by boat, after a cruise on Lake Argentino past the dramatic Upsala Glacier. (This hotel is solar-powered; no electricity 11 p.m.–6 a.m.)

Nights 6-7

Eolo
La Anita Valley

Premiere Hotel

"Sophisticated yet homey—the kind of place where you don't worry about kicking off your muddy boots when you return from a hike," says Travel + Leisure about this remote country lodge on the Patagonian steppe. A Relais & Châteaux member.

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E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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