Patagonia Tours & Trips 2020

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Style Style Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.

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Lodging Level Lodging Level Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.

Physical Level Physical Level Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.

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Travel Style Travel Style Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.

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Patagonia Wilderness

Intrepid Travel
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
15 days
$ 360 / day
$ 5,395
From : $ 7,283
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment. Hard
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Witness Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier and listen to the thundering ice cracking on this 30-km-long ice beast – one of the few glaciers left that isn’t shrinking.
  • Spend three days camped among the peaks of Chilean Patagonia, a true back-to-nature and a great opportunity for a true digital detox.
  • Trek past the most beautiful waterfalls and glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park with your guide, and spot wildlife like guanacos and rhea birds along the way.
  • Spot sea lions paying along rocky shores, waddling penguins and plenty of flying seabirds during a day cruise through the Beagle Channel, the gateway to the Antarctic.
  • Begin and end your trip with time in elegant Buenos Aires, the perfect place to reconnect with the urban world after a remote adventure in the wild.
Visits:
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park, Ushuaia, Argentina, Chile
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Trek Patagonia

Intrepid Travel
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10 days
$ 505 / day
$ 5,054
From : $ 6,825
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Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment. Hard
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Discover two very different sides of Chile – the big-city pulse of soulful Santiago and the adventure-fuelled atmosphere of lakeside Puerto Natales.
  • Argentina's Perito Moreno Glacier must be seen to be believed. This massive, blue-hued natural wonder is one of Patagonia's real crown jewels.
  • Trek past granite pillars, sparkling lakes and gushing waterfalls in Torres del Paine National Park on a four-day camping trip with all your meals taken care of.
  • Finish in Buenos Aires, Argentina's sensational and sultry capital. Stay on and explore its many corners at your leisure, from the star-studded Recoleta cemetery to the tucked-away milongas (tango halls).
Visits:
El Calafate, Patagonia, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Torres del Paine National Park, Argentina, Chile
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Patagonia Short Break - Torres Del Paine

Intrepid Travel
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5 days
$ 350 / day
$ 2,020
From : $ 2,153
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Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Travel with local guides who will add another layer to your discoveries, taking care of the details and sharing stories about the scenery, wildlife and local culture.
  • Spending four nights in the lively little city of Puerto Natales, you’ll only have to unpack once, and you’ll have plenty of places to eat and relax when you’re not out exploring.
  • Join a local guide for a full day discovering the diverse landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park, taking in granite towers, waterfalls, native forests and iceberg-filled lakes.
  • Explore the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers within Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, which can only be accessed by sea, cruising through the Ultima Esperanza fjord, passing by glaciers, waterfalls and small estancias.
  • Challenge yourself with a trek to Base Torres.
Visits:
El Calafate, Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park, Punta Arenas, Chile
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Highlights of Patagonia

Intrepid Travel
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8 days
$ 574 / day
$ 4,590
From : $ 6,197
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Start with a bang in Buenos Aires, with a walking tour and tango class to make the most of your limited time in the capital.
  • Explore the incredible Laguna de los Tres through thick woodlands, over streams and past granite spires to the famed blue lagoon at the foot of Mount Fitz Roy.
  • Listen to the thunder as cracks form in the spectacular wall of ice that is Perito Moreno Glacier. This massive, blue-hued natural wonder is constantly breaking and reforming.
  • Hike past the most beautiful waterfalls and glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park with your guide, and spot wildlife like guanacos and rhea birds along the way.
  • Trekking is what small group travel was made for – let someone else take care of the permits and accommodation so you can focus on soaking up the views with new friends.
Visits:
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina, Chile
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Patagonia: Torres del Paine Classic W Trek

Intrepid Travel
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6 days
$ 535 / day
$ 3,210
From : $ 4,494
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment. Hard
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Immerse yourself in the sheer majesty of Chilean Patagonia – one of the most beautiful landscapes on earth with its vast mountain ranges, glacial lakes, grasslands and beech forests.
  • Explore French Valley, Lake Grey and the famous Towers of Blue (Torres del Paine) on an actioned-packed multi-day hiking trip. This part of the world is widely considered one of the best for hiking.
  • Witness this raw, untamed landscape on a low-altitude trek that takes you through a designated UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Keep your eye out for Andean condors, flamingos and guanacos.
  • Stay in Refugios with fully serviced kitchens and bathrooms, comfortable beds and all meals taken care of – so you don’t need to worry about anything other than the experience.
  • Hike the W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park West to East, saving the crown jewel (the three peaks of Torres del Paine) for last. What a way to cap off the perfect hiking trip!
Visits:
Patagonia, Chile
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Classic Hikes of Patagonia

Intrepid Travel
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15 days
$ 595 / day
$ 9,818
From : $ 10,735
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Witness Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier and listen to the symphony of thundering ice cracking along the 30 km-long expanse of electric blue. This is one of the few glaciers left that isn’t shrinking!
  • Spend three days camped among the peaks of Chilean Patagonia – a great opportunity for a true digital detox. Sleep under an untouched sky and witness vast, ever-changing landscapes by day.
  • Trek past the most beautiful waterfalls and glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park with your trip leader, and spot wildlife like guanacos, flamingos, foxes and rhea birds along the way.
  • Explore Laguna Esmeralda – arguably the best hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Near Ushuaia (The End of the World), this is the nation’s only park with an ocean coastline.
  • Begin and end your trip with time in bustling Buenos Aires – the perfect place to reconnect with the urban world after a remote adventure in the wild. Try local Argentinian food, dance the tango and hit the nightlife!
Visits:
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park, Ushuaia, Argentina, Chile
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Patagonia: Torres del Paine Full O Circuit

Intrepid Travel
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11 days
$ 536 / day
$ 5,900
From : $ 8,260
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Very Hard
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Trek the full loop around the Cordillera del Paine of wild Patagonia, completing the less-travelled O circuit. On this route, you’ll enjoy a greater sense of adventure, as fewer trekkers follow this trail.
  • Recharge with overnight stays in Torres del Paine Refugios – inviting backcountry huts or lodges with beds, kitchens, dining rooms and bathrooms. Spend two nights camping in premier tents, with only the star-studded sky above you.
  • Climb the Grey Glacier with an expert team of guides who will teach you how to use the ice axes and crampons needed in this landscape. Observe crevasses, rivers, lagoons and tunnels in different tones of blue.
  • Hike through the raw landscape of Torres del Paine National Park – a designated UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and keep your eye out for Andean condors and guanacos.
  • Explore Lake Grey and its ice floes from the water with a kayaking experience – and paddle past electric blue icebergs backdropped by snow-capped peaks.
Visits:
Patagonia, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
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Cruising Patagonia with Buenos Aires, Bariloche & ...

19 days
$ 325 / day
$ 6,169
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Bariloche, Buenos Aires, Easter Island, Patagonia, Puerto Varas, Santiago, Argentina, Chile
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Cruising Patagonia with Buenos Aires, Bariloche & ...

15 days
$ 333 / day
$ 4,999
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Bariloche, Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Puerto Varas, Santiago, Argentina, Chile
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17 Day Chile, Argentina & Brazil with Patagon ...

17 days
$ 453 / day
$ 7,699
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Take a city tour of Santiago, the energetic capital of Chile
  • View the astonishing Balmaceda Glacier, habitat of cormorants and sea lions
  • Visit Torres del Paine, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Travel to Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Tour cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the sophisticated “Paris of South America”
  • Learn to Tango in Buenos Aires with professional Argentine dancers
  • Stand in awe at majestic Iguassu Falls one of nature's most impressive achievements
  • At the summit of Rio's Corcovado Mountain stand before the statue of Christ the Redeemer
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago
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13 Day Chile & Argentina with Patagonia's Glaciers

13 days
$ 505 / day
$ 6,569
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Take a city tour of Santiago, the energetic capital of Chile
  • View the astonishing Balmaceda Glacier, habitat of cormorants and sea lions
  • Visit Torres del Paine, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Travel to Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Tour cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the sophisticated “Paris of South America”
  • Learn to Tango in Buenos Aires with professional Argentine dancers
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Santiago
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17 Day Chile, Argentina & Brazil with Patagon ...

17 days
$ 478 / day
$ 8,119
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Take a city tour of Santiago, the energetic capital of Chile
  • View the astonishing Balmaceda Glacier, habitat of cormorants and sea lions
  • Visit Torres del Paine, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Travel to Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Tour cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the sophisticated “Paris of South America”
  • Learn to Tango in Buenos Aires with professional Argentine dancers
  • Stand in awe at majestic Iguassu Falls one of nature's most impressive achievements
  • At the summit of Rio's Corcovado Mountain stand before the statue of Christ the Redeemer
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago
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13 Day Chile & Argentina with Patagonia's Glaciers

13 days
$ 461 / day
$ 5,999
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Take a city tour of Santiago, the energetic capital of Chile
  • View the astonishing Balmaceda Glacier, habitat of cormorants and sea lions
  • Visit Torres del Paine, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Travel to Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Tour cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the sophisticated “Paris of South America”
  • Learn to Tango in Buenos Aires with professional Argentine dancers
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Santiago
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14 Day South American Glaciers, Forests & Lak ...

14 days
$ 604 / day
$ 8,449
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Tour of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the sophisticated "Paris of South America"
  • Enjoy Tango lessons with professional Argentine Tango Dancers
  • Travel to the Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Tour Puerto Natales, center of Chilean Patagonia, on the shores of the Senoret Channel
  • Discover Patagonia's astonishing scenery and magnificent glaciers on a four-night expedition cruise to Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park
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14 Day South American Glaciers, Forests & Lak ...

14 days
$ 636 / day
$ 8,899
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Tour of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the sophisticated "Paris of South America"
  • Enjoy Tango lessons with professional Argentine Tango Dancers
  • Travel to the Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Tour Puerto Natales, center of Chilean Patagonia, on the shores of the Senoret Channel
  • Discover Patagonia's astonishing scenery and magnificent glaciers on a four-night expedition cruise to Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park
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Top Patagonia Attractions & Experiences

Top Patagonia Experiences

    Exploring the stunning landscapes and lakes of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park

    Viewing huge chunks of Argentina’s Perito Moreno glacier calving into Lake Argentino

    Visiting the huge Magellanic penguin colony and watching for whales and other marine life on Argentina’s Peninsula Valdés

    Riding horseback across the Argentine steppes in the tradition of gauchos

    Cruising the southern coast of Chile to view snow-capped mountains, ice-blue fjords, and the lights of little villages situated miles from nowhere

    Touring Tierra del Fuego (“Land of Fire”) and Ushuaia, Argentina, the world’s southernmost city and embarkation point for Antarctica

    Having afternoon tea in Argentine towns where the predominate culture is Welsh

    Cruising the Straits of Magellan and the Beagle Channel in the wake of Ferdinand Magellan and Charles Darwin

    Landing on isolated Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America (weather and waves permitting)

2,829 Patagonia Tour Reviews - Summary 97% Recommend

4.8 out of 5
Excellent 2,263
Great 491
Average 47
Disappointing 13
Terrible 15
Value
4.8
Guide
4.8
Activities
4.8
Lodging
4.8
Transportation
4.8
Meals
4.8

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Wonders of Patagonia

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

Overall excellent. I would have preferred to stay in a more central location in Ushuaia-the travel into a great town trupmed the view in my opinion. Torres del Paine was absolutely spectacular. I would have also liked an extra day in Calafate

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Operator Trafalgar

Patagonia Delight

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Full-on trip taking in Buenos Aires and both the Chilean and Argentinian
regions of Patagonia. We had an outstanding tour leader, Pepe, whose
enthusiasm, organisation skills, high energy and can-do attitude made for a
tiring but memorable trip. Walking in the Chilean Torres del Paine was
particularly memorable as was visiting the penguins near Ushuaia in their
natural habitat on the Isla Martillo (well worth the additional cost to do
this excursion). The weather was very kind to us throughout and we were
granted glorious views of both the Chilean and Argentinian peaks on our
full-day walks. Even in the early summer at the start of December Ushuaia was
cool and windy - you’ve been warned! Don’t hesitate to go now as
Patagonia is becoming increasingly popular and despite its vastness a lot of
land is privately owned and not easily accessible to walkers. The walks you
can do such as Fitzroy and Torres del Paine can therefore appear surprisingly
busy considering how remote they are.
Visiting the penguins in their natural habitat during the optional excursion
to Isla Martillo near Ushuaia. Only 20 people are allowed on their island at
any one time, together with a local guide/warden, so you feel really
privileged to be there.


Outstanding. Pepe was first class in the way he led the group and went out of
his way to try and ensure everyone had the holiday they wanted. Pepe never
waiverd in doing his best to ensure everyone had a great time and knew what
was happening everyday.


Yes, the final 1 hour of the long walks to see the Torres del Paine and
Fitzroy peaks is in my opinion a level 4, rather than the moderate level 3
rating. Both are short but sharp inclines over uneven terrain so you need to
be agile in picking your way along the rocky paths. Both are well worth it
if, like us, you get lucky and are afforded blue sky’s and no rain!


Go now!


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Operator Exodus Travels

Patagonia is unpredictable

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

The weather is unpredictable and Argentina is huge, so there's a lot of
traveling and different temperatures to deal with, but it's unmistakably
unlike anything we're used to in Europe. Winds like you wouldn't believe!
From glaciers to jungle (if you do the Iguazu extension as I did) and a big
city in-between ... It has it all.
Going on the optional boat trip to see glaciers, and Iguazu. They leave you
speechless, awestruck and a little overwhelmed.


Tomas del Toro I think is an exceptional being. His energy and enthusiasm
will make you smile and motivate you to keep going and ignore the wind and
rain of Patagonia, when it happens. His attention to detail, general
knowledge and expertise, humanity and humility will exceed your expectations
of what you think the trip will offer.


Do it!


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Operator Exodus Travels

Amazing Patagonia

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

An amazing trip. We were blessed with excellent weather which made it all the
more special. The hikes were incredible with stunning scenery. The food and
wine weren’t bad either!
The three hikes:
Torres del Paine
Laguna de los Tres
Lomo del Pliegue

Seeing the Milky Way from the hotel in Torres del Paine.

The glacier boat trip.


Xavier was great. Dependable and knowledgable.


There are some long driving days as per trip notes. Also the hikes are not
gentle. Most are uphill most of the way and moderately difficult in areas.

If you’re keen on ice climbing on the glacier book we’ll in advance.

Currency: a mix of US dollars and pesos is best as not all places accept
dollars. Get pesos out of cash machine but there is a charge.

A few of us did a scenic flight in Ushuaia as the weather was so good.
Reasonably priced and worthwhile. Book ahead.

Suggest having a few days in Buenos Aires at the end to unwind and see the
city in a relaxed pace. Even better - Xavier can organise kayaking trips in
the Tigre delta which is a great way to get away from the hussle and bustle.

When you arrive in Pueto Natales you’ll be wiped out and won’t want a
fancy meal... ask about the pizza bar/restaurant along the road. Pizzas were
amazing - and big. The beer is good too. Left overs served a great
mid-morning snack the next day.


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Operator Exodus Travels

Very happy with whole experience

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Our guide Xavier really brought to life for us the quirks and beauty of
Buenos Aires and the Patagonia region. Everyone in the group was having a
great time. The region is full of stunning scenery and interesting history
and Exodus organised this in such a way as to allow us full enjoyment without
any accompanying hassle. Food and accommodations were of a good standard
although the plumbing in the Cyan Rocaleta was unreliable and Exodus may want
to feed back to the hotel on that (shower unavailable on first stay because
the switch between bath and shower not working, and water temperature could
not be reduced on the second stay and we had to wait 1/2 hour for maintenance
to come and fix it). However, this was a tiny, tiny glitch in a wonderful
holiday that fully met and exceeded our expectations.
First steak in Buenos Aires....seeing birds and animals in the
wild...fighting the wind on the fossil walk...seeing the Milky Way...hand
print from 6,500 years ago on cave wall...


The best! Xavier is warm, direct, likeable, entertaining, thoughtful and a
true professional. He obviously loves the region and his work. We couldn't
have wished for a better tour guide.


Keep a journal otherwise the whole trip will be a blur and you will lose many
memories. Binoculars would have been useful.


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Operator Exodus Travels

Patagonian Adventure

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

From the vast, isolated Patagonian Steppe to the gorgeous Andes mountains,
delicious steaks and empanadas, challenging but rewarding hikes, weather
prone to dramatic changes within 15 minutes, glaciers, penguins, pumas, and
guanacos galore.... this trip has it all. Upon returning home, we pulled out
our roadmap of the region (thanks again for giving us yours, Xavier!!!) and
talked about what else we’ll see when we come back one day.
For me it was completing the first hike. Not only did we have perfect skies
and weather for our views of Mt. Fitz Roy and glaciers off in the distance
during this hike, but as a new hiker I definitely had a sense of
accomplishment that I could actually do this in the first place. My husband
would say the hike in Torres del Paine was most rewarding, as he thought the
trail and views were better (I didn’t partake unfortunately, but was
instead treated to a more private tour of the park with two other members of
the group who also weren’t up for the arduous trek that day).

We also booked an extra excursion during our free day in El Calafate to hike
on Perito Moreno Glacier that we both agree ranked as another favorite part
of the trip. We missed our way more fun Exodus group, but still had a blast
drinking from glacial streams, hopping over crevasses, and silently eating
lunch on the middle of the glacier while listening for distant avalanches.

Pictures don’t do Patagonia justice — it’s unbelievably beautiful, and
every viewpoint was in its own way an inspiration.


Xavier was amazing! I had been hoping to have him as a guide as previous
reviews really raved about him and we were not disappointed one bit. From
being very open with us, to having all the best advice of what to eat, to
saving us at the last minute in the little ways (like giving us a copy of the
roadmap that we missed out on, or arranging for some trekking poles for us on
a moment’s notice) to the bigger stuff (taking one in our group to the
doctor to make sure everything was all right after a bad fall, or frantically
making sure we were all checked in on our flight to Buenos Aires after an
airline strike the day before) he really worked hard to make sure everyone
had an enjoyable experience. This is only our second Exodus trip but we can
tell Xavier is a high-caliber guide.


A few things:
1) The full-day hikes really are tough. Poles are a must if you don’t want
to feel completely wiped out. Also, just as an FYI, they are both around 14
miles with 3000 to 4000ft of elevation gain (starting from a fairly low
elevation though) with a lot of that gain being in some rather steep, shorter
sections. I wish I had trained ahead of time so that I could have
participated in all the hikes, including the free day one the *entire* group
went on in El Chalten except for us.
2) Breakfast in most places is going to be toast with a few small pieces of
ham & cheese that you might be really sick of by the end of the trip. Pack
extra snacks if this is a concern!
3) Cash only in most places, no joke. Especially with the fluctuations in the
Argentinian economy these days, your cards are mostly unwelcome. There’s a
bank in the EZE airport right by the customs doors (before or after — we
went after) that has a very fair exchange rate and, if I remember correctly,
takes GBP as well as USD. In Chile, cards are accepted everywhere except the
middle-of-nowhere toilet stops you’ll desperately need, so you only need a
small amount of Chilean pesos.
4) If your heart is set on a glacier walk in El Calafate or a penguin walk in
Ushuaia, these things sell out early. Let your guide know days in advance
you’d like to book these (with the hopes of getting a spot), or book them
yourself ahead of time. Note that the penguin walk may make you miss out on
the morning walk in Tierra del Fuego though, so choose wisely!
5) A lot of times in restaurants, Xavier was nice enough to give us a taste
of what he’d ordered. You’d think after a couple times we’d realize he
was routinely ordering the best dish and copy him but alas we did not. So my
advice to you is — if he’s your guide — ask what he’s having before
you order. The man knows what to pick!


Not really — just have fun if you choose to go on this trip! Accept that
the bus rides can be a bit long and uneventful, and that you’ll need plenty
of cash on this trip, and then roll with any inconveniences that might arise.
You’re in the middle of nowhere a lot of the time and it’s amazing how
well orchestrated the trip actually is considering that.


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Operator Exodus Travels

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