Incredible Patagonia (& Buenos Aires)

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Experience the dramatic landscapes on our Patagonia tours, the exciting city of Buenos Aires, the “Paris of the South”, and our charming Santiago, Chile tours, among other exciting destinations on your trip to the southern tip of South America. Explore the penguins at Magdalena Island, Torres del Paine Park, the Plaza de Mayo, El Calafate, and take a breathta...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Magdalena Island Penguins
    • Enjoy Ultima Esperanza Sound Boat Excursion
    • Enjoy an escursion to Torres del Paine Park
    • View Perito Moreno Glacier (El Calafate)
    • Embark on an unforgettable full-day boat excursion to nearby Glaciers National Park
    • Experience Buenos Aires
    • Tour of Charming Santiago

What's this trip about?

    Experience the dramatic landscapes on our Patagonia tours, the exciting city of Buenos Aires, the “Paris of the South”, and our charming Santiago, Chile tours, among other exciting destinations on your trip to the southern tip of South America. Explore the penguins at Magdalena Island, Torres del Paine Park, the Plaza de Mayo, El Calafate, and take a breathtaking full-day boat excursion to nearby Glaciers National Park. Call smarTours today to book your South American vacation!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySantiago
End CityBuenos Aires

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Chile

Attractions

  • Buenos Aires
  • El Calafate
  • Glacier National Park
  • Patagonia
  • Punta Arenas
  • San Cristobal
  • Santiago
  • Torres del Paine National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Land expedition
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Round trip airfare from Miami via LAN Airlines
    • Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
    • All intra-South America flights & ground transportation
    • Accommodations at superior first class hotels
    • 15 meals: 10 full buffet breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)
    • Comprehensive sightseeing tours as indicated in itinerary
    • English-speaking tour director in Patagonia and local guides in Santiago and Buenos Aires

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Depart USA.
Your amazing journey on your incredible Patagonia tours that include, Buenos Aires and Santiago begin as you depart on your overnight flight bound for Chile.

Day 2: Arrive Santiago (Chile).
Accommodation: Hotel Atton Vitacura Morning arrival in Santiago, the bustling capital of Chile, located between the Pacific Ocean and the majestic Andes. On arrival, ride up to the top of San Cristobal Hill for a bird’s eye view of the city and the Andean mountain rang...
Day 3: Santiago/Patagonia/Punta Arenas – Magdalena Island Penguins.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Cabo de Hornos Hotel This morning board a flight to Punta Arenas, Chile’s southernmost city and the gateway to the spectacular region of Patagonia. This port town is located on the Strait of Magellan, and was a major stop for traders s...
Day 4: Punta Arenas/Puerto Natales.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: Costaustralis Hotel or similar Over the next week, venture into Patagonia’s heartland! On a guided orientation tour, you’ll visit the Sara Braun Museum and Magellan’s Monument, marvel at the 19th century mansions, and enjoy ...
Day 5: Ultima Esperanza Sound Boat Excursion.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Embark on an exhilarating full day boat excursion sailing along picturesque Ultima Esperanza Sound flanked by imposing mountain peaks into O’Higgins National Park. Disembark for a short hike of 30 minutes through the Andean rainforest to view...
Day 6: Torres del Paine Park Excursion.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Today’s thrilling excursion is reputed to be one of the most scenic in the world. You’ll venture into majestic Torres del Paine National Park and admire the incredible scenery of shimmering lakes, cascading waterfalls and roaring creeks. The ...
Day 7: Puerto Natales/El Calafate (Argentina).
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Accommodation: Kosten Aike Hotel Admire stunning natural landscapes as you travel today through the heart of Patagonia, crossing from Chile into Argentina. Along the way, stop in a typical estancia, a cattle ranch and enjoy a delicious home...
Day 8: Glaciers National Park Boat Excursion.
Meals: Breakfast Today embark on an unforgettable full-day boat excursion to nearby Glaciers National Park. Your comfortable boat navigates the northern part of Lake Argentino, circling huge, dramatically shaped and beautifully colored floating icebergs. View up-close ...
Day 9: Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion.
Meals: Breakfast Travel today along the shoreline of aqua- green Lago Argentino en route to the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier. With a wall of ice rising almost 200 feet above the lake, this natural phenomenon is one of the only advancing glaciers in the world. Admire ...
Day 10: El Calafate/Buenos Aires.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: MGallery Brick Hotel (formerly Caesar Park) Fly northward to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital and largest city, often called “Paris of the South”. This exciting city is a great mix of European heritage combined with Latin spirit, evid...
Day 11: Buenos Aires.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner On this morning’s guided tour, see the Plaza de Mayo, the famous Opera House and the historic La Boca district. Proceed to the elegant Recoleta district and the cemetery where Evita Peron is buried. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, you are our guest for a delicious farewell dinner and an exciting tango show, South America’s passionate dance.

Day 12: At Leisure/Depart Buenos Aires.
Meals: Breakfast Your final day is at leisure. Why not take a “behind the scenes” tour of the ornate Colon Opera House, visit the shops lining renowned Florida Street, or relax in one of the outdoor cafes and parks. Later, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to the USA.

Day 13: Arrive USA.
Your exciting journey ends as you arrive Miami this morning.

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Single supplement (single occupancy)$799
Last Updated: 4/4/2019

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SmarTours Reviews & Ratings

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Memorable tour

This was my second Smartour. Our tour began in Santiago, Chile on January 20. We reached Punta Arenas on January 21 and we were met by Olga Mallo, our primary tour g...

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Monica Holmes PhD

Feb 2016

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Magnificent Tour

The Smartours trip to Patagonia was perfect in every way. Of course the area is magnificent--the glaciers stupendous. But in addition, our Patagonia guide was the de...

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Anne Marie & Rich Steeneck

Feb 2016

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Magical Trip

This was our fourth SmarTours trip, and again SmarTours came through with an excellent itinerary at a great value. We had knowledgeable guides, excellent destination...

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Brian

Feb 2016

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Surpassed All Expectations and More

This was our first SmarTours trip. My partner and I througholy enjoyed all the destinations, activities, and the whole experience far surpassed our expectations. The...

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Jon Wendt

Dec 2015

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Incredible Patagonia

We selected this trip for its itinerary and we were not disappointed. Saw all the places in Patagonia that were on our list. The tour was comfortable and well paced....

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    • Baggage and personal insurance
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Accommodation

,Night 1: International Flight: LAN Airlines Night 2: Santiago: Atton Vitacura Night 3: Punta Arenas: Hotel Cabo de Hornos Nights 4-6: Puerto Natales: Hotel CostAustralis or Similar Nights 7-9: El Calafate: Kosten Aike Hotel Nights 10-11: Buenos Aires: MGallery Brick Hotel (formerly Caesar Park) Night 12: International Flight: LAN Airlines
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Full Payment due 75 days before departure. Failure to make final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation and loss of deposit. Changes to the original reservation will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 75 days of departure. Cancellation charges per person are: Up to 75 days before departure: $300 74-45 days before departure: $600 44-30 days before departure: $1000 29-10 days before departure: $1500 9 days or less before departure: No refund. All cancellations must be received in writing.
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Meals Included
10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners
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