Oct–Apr tends to have more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
ARGENTINA · NATURE + ADVENTURE
PATAGONIA — ARGENTINA & CHILE
Glaciers, mountains and the end of the world on both sides of the border.
DURATION16 days
BEST TIMEOct–Apr
EXPERIENCENature + Adventure
COUNTRYArgentina
THE JOURNEY
Route map
El Calafate → El Chaltén → Torres del Paine → Punta Arenas → Ushuaia
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Landscapes of El Calafate
2Experiences in El Chalten
3Nature of Torres del Paine
4Lookouts and photography
5Local culture
6Rhythm and identity of the destination
Glaciers, mountains and the end of the world on both sides of the border. The combination of El Calafate and Ushuaia gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at El Calafate
Arrival in El Calafate, installation and first hours for trails, viewpoints and landscapes of El Calafate.
DAY 2
El Calafate in depth
El Calafate gets a full day to explore the natural formations and scenery of El Calafate.
DAY 3
El Calafate — full day
More time in El Calafate, now with nature, photography and panoramic points of El Calafate.
DAY 4
El Calafate → El Chaltén
Departure from El Calafate towards El Chaltén, where upon arrival you can start exploring the natural formations and scenery of El Chaltén.
DAY 5
El Chaltén — full day
More time in El Chaltén, now with nature, photography and panoramic points of El Chaltén.
DAY 6
El Chaltén — landscapes and culture
The day in El Chaltén combines trails, viewpoints and landscapes of El Chaltén.
DAY 7
El Chaltén — selected experiences
The stay in El Chaltén continues with exploration of the natural formations and scenery of El Chaltén.
DAY 8
El Chaltén → Torres del Paine
The journey leaves El Chaltén and heads to Torres del Paine, with the rest of the day focused on nature, photography and panoramic points of Torres del Paine.
DAY 9
Torres del Paine — landscapes and culture
The day in Torres del Paine combines trails, viewpoints and landscapes of Torres del Paine.
DAY 10
Torres del Paine — selected experiences
The stay in Torres del Paine continues with exploration of the natural formations and scenery of Torres del Paine.
DAY 11
Torres del Paine → Punta Arenas
The route between Torres del Paine and Punta Arenas changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, you will find trails, viewpoints and landscapes of Punta Arenas.
DAY 12
Punta Arenas — selected experiences
The stay in Punta Arenas continues with exploration of the natural formations and scenery of Punta Arenas.
DAY 13
Punta Arenas — local experience
Day in Punta Arenas for nature, photography and panoramic points of Punta Arenas.
DAY 14
Punta Arenas → Ushuaia
From Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by exploration of the natural formations and scenery of Ushuaia.
DAY 15
Ushuaia — local experience
Day in Ushuaia for nature, photography and scenic spots in Ushuaia.
DAY 16
Ushuaia in depth
Ushuaia gets a full day for trails, viewpoints and landscapes of Ushuaia.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
The journey between El Calafate and Ushuaia combines landscapes, culture and local experiences in a sequence designed to understand the destination beyond postcards.
YOUR WAY
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