Patagonia Walking & Hiking Tour
Argentina's Epic Lakes, Peaks & Glaciers
From $4,299 - $4,699 pp dbl. occ. | 7 days / 6 nights
(+$700 for sgl. occ.)
The beauty of Argentina's vast Patagonia stretches out before you. Some of the world's finest trails invite you to explore this varied and wild terrain—from ice-laden landscapes to remote and magical estancias. Experience the power of calving glaciers and the calm of vaulting mountains reflected in blue lagoons. Each day new Patagonian marvels await to impress.
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Highlights
- Hike to strikingly blue Laguna Capri and be inspired by Cerro Fitz Roy's famous granite peaks in World Heritage site of Los Glaciares National Park
- Witness firsthand Patagonia ice cap's most extraordinary glaciers—Viedma, Upsala and Perito Moreno with its 200-foot-high blue-hued walls
- Voyage by boat through a frozen maze of ice and water on Lake Argentino to Estancia Cristina, and discover intriguing geological history on the epic Fossil Canyon hike
- Enjoy celebrated Argentine drinks and cuisine—asados (barbecue), distinguished wines and maté—surrounded by the awe-inspiring Patagonian landscape
Argentina
Start/End El Calafate
Itinerary
Days 1-2 Prepare to be awestruck on a walk along boardwalks to see the remarkable Perito Moreno Glacier—and with luck, perhaps witness the impressive sight of calving ice | Get ready for an unforgettable full-day excursion to Estancia Cristina including a boat ride across Lake Argentino among icebergs and the famous Upsala Glacier | Keep an eye out on Cristina Bay for condors soaring above | Follow a rocky route to Fossil Canyon, filled with colored stones and ammonite fossils believed to be millions of years old | Weave through lagoons teeming with coots and black-neck swans before journeying back to El Calafate, where you can try homemade ice cream flavored with the local calafate berry.
Days 3-4 Head to El Chaltén, where some of the most epic Patagonian hikes await, complete with magnificent views of the snowcapped Andes, hanging glaciers, lenga forests and unique fauna | Sip yerba maté, Argentina's national beverage, like a local gaucho | Get close to nature staying in deluxe sustainable eco domes with cozy woodburning stoves and Fitz Roy vistas | Hike through a private nature reserve that provides protection to the endangered huemul deer and a variety of other flora and fauna including condors, foxes and pumas.
Days 5-7 Hike to spectacular vistas of glacier-fed Lake Viedma and to gorgeous Laguna Capri | Mirador Cerro Torre reveals mammoth views over the Torre and Fitz Roy peaks | Witness glaciers spilling dramatically down ice-carved valleys and massive blue icebergs floating atop glacial melt—a memorable sight!
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group of 8 or more. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.
2019 Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more guests Guests: from $4,299 pp dbl occ
- 8-9 Guests: from $4,999 pp dbl occ
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