Argentina's Patagonia Family 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 Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 20+ required (siblings 17+ ok)

From $4,699 - $5,349 /person

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7 days

6 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.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

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

One or more kids 20+ required (siblings 17+ ok)

7 days

6 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.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

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: Dec 2025: Dec 2026: Jan-Feb

From $4,699 - $5,349 /person

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Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

Majestic and untamed, Argentina's Patagonia welcomes you and your family in dramatic glacier-carved fashion. Here, some of the world’s most remarkable landscapes invite you to explore, from Cerro Fitz Roy’s grandeur to the iceberg-studded waters of Lago Argentino. Join us in this glorious world bursting with the passion of the tango and infused with a proudly diverse heritage.

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Highlights

  • Walk on trails amid Cerro Fitz Roy's famous granite peaks and Patagonia's most extraordinary glaciers, including Perito Moreno and its 200-foot-high, blue-hued walls
  • Connect with nature in our cozy lodging, Patagonia Eco domes in El Chaltén, with access to the stunning Cagliero Glacier in Los Huemules Reserve
  • Sail 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 Patagonia Family Walking and Hiking Tour map

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Start/End El Calafate

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

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 • Taste world-class Argentine vintages—Malbec, Pinot Noir, Torrontés and more • Embark on 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 • Hike a rocky route to Fossil Canyon • Weave through lagoons teeming with coots and black-neck swans before journeying back to El Calafate.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Esplendor El Calafate
El Calafate
Casual Hotel

A contemporary hotel set on a hillside with panoramic lake, mountain and downtown views. (pool)

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

Days 3-4

Description

Hike along Lago Argentino's lakeside dunes or opt to horseback ride at Estancia Estela • Lodge at El Chaltén's unique Patagonia Eco Domes, where you have unsurpassed views of Cerro Fitz Roy's peaks from your cozy dome • Head out on an epic full-day hike to Cagliero Glacier • From our domes in Los Glaciares National Park, access some of Patagonia's most impressive hikes, complete with magnificent views of the snowcapped Andes, hanging glaciers, lenga forests and unique fauna.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Patagonia Eco Domes
El Chaltén
Casual Hotel

Set in a stunning location, these luxurious and sustainable eco domes keep you cozy with wood burning stoves and have a transparent wall through which Fitz Roy vistas greet you each morning.

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

Days 5-7

Description

Mirador Cerro Torre reveals mammoth views over the Torre and Fitz Roy peaks • Sip yerba maté, Argentina’s national beverage, like a local gaucho • Hike to spectacular vistas of glacier-fed Laguna de los Tres and gorgeous Laguna Capri • Witness glaciers spilling dramatically down ice-carved valleys—a sight your family will not forget!

Accommodations

Nights 5-6

Destino Sur Hotel de Montana & Spa
El Chaltén
Casual Hotel

A boutique lodge with a modern alpine aesthetic boasting beautiful mountain vistas. (spa)

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

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Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

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

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Nights 1-2

Esplendor El Calafate
El Calafate

Casual Hotel

A contemporary hotel set on a hillside with panoramic lake, mountain and downtown views. (pool)

Nights 3-4

Patagonia Eco Domes
El Chaltén

Casual Hotel

Set in a stunning location, these luxurious and sustainable eco domes keep you cozy with wood burning stoves and have a transparent wall through which Fitz Roy vistas greet you each morning.

Nights 5-6

Destino Sur Hotel de Montana & Spa
El Chaltén

Casual Hotel

A boutique lodge with a modern alpine aesthetic boasting beautiful mountain vistas. (spa)

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