Introduction

This independent tour gives you a selection of the best Argentine Patagonian destinations plus a beginners visit to a vital South American capital like Buenos Aires.  After a few days in Buenos Aires, the overnight bus will take you to Puerto Madryn, the service city of Atlantic Patagonia, a whole different Patagonia that one has in mind. A region of rough deserted land, high brown cliffs but amazing blue waters where marine animals live untouched. Whales, penguins and sea lions among other species have their home here. After that different experience, the trip takes you to the far south of Argentina, Ushuaia, where you will really have the feeling of being at the end of the world. Then the tour turns to El Calafate, the city close to the Glaciers National park. There you will visit Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the renowned moving glaciers in the planet. And also cross to Torres del Paine, the jewel in the Chilean side! After that, a short stop at El Chalten, one of the best places in Argentina for trekking. And finally, before returning to Buenos Aires, a stop at Bariloche, the head of  Northern Patagonia, the lakes district. Last ice age carved the landscape to produce a beautiful combination of broken mountains, rivers that run down to dozens of lakes and deep green forests. An Argentine Switzerland! It will be a trip you won´t forget!

Day

Accommodation

Type

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

Milhouse Avenue Hostel   Buenos Aires

2 nights

B&B

  Milhouse Hipo

alternate

       
  Hotel NH Buenos Aires City

alternate

       
  Hotel NH Collection Buenos Aires Centro Histórico

alternate

       
  Grand Brizo Buenos Aires

alternate

       

day 2

Overnight Travel

 

1 night

day 3

La Tosca Hostel   Puerto Madryn

3 nights

B&B

  Hotel Tolosa

alternate

       
  Dazzler by Wyndham Puerto Madryn

alternate

       

day 6

Overnight Travel

 

1 night

day 7

El Refugio Lodge Hostel   Ushuaia

3 nights

B&B

  Altos Ushuaia Hotel & Restó

alternate

       
  Hotel Albatros Ushuaia

alternate

       

day 10

Calafate Hostel   El Calafate

3 nights

B&B

  Hostel los Pioneros

alternate

       
  Del Glaciar Libertador Hotel

alternate

       
  Sent Calafate

alternate

       
  Mirador Del Lago Hotel

alternate

       

day 13

Rancho Aparte Hostel   El Chalten

2 nights

B&B

  Kau Si Aike

alternate

       

day 15

Overnight Travel

 

1 night

day 16

Periko´s Youth Hostel   San Carlos de Bariloche

3 nights

B&B

  Tangoinn Downtown Bariloche

alternate

       
  Tangoinn Club Hotel

alternate

       
  Hotel Carlos V Patagonia

alternate

       
  Kenton Palace Bariloche

alternate

       

day 19

Overnight Travel

 

1 night

day 20

Milhouse Avenue Hostel   Buenos Aires

1 night

B&B

  Milhouse Hipo

alternate

       
  Hotel NH Buenos Aires City

alternate

       
  Grand Brizo Buenos Aires

alternate

       
  Hotel NH Collection Buenos Aires Centro Histórico

alternate

       

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

 

Buenos Aires: Milhouse Avenue Hostel

Puerto Madryn: La Tosca Hostel

Ushuaia: El Refugio Lodge Hostel

El Calafate: Calafate Hostel

El Chalten: Rancho Aparte Hostel

San Carlos de Bariloche: Periko´s Youth Hostel

Buenos Aires: Milhouse Avenue Hostel

Fast Facts

22 Days / 21 Nights

Reference Number: AR12

Price

1 October 2024 - 31 December 2025

Dorm Hostel       2.806
Double Hostel    2.991
Single Hostel       3.980
Double Hotel 3*   3.579
Single Hotel 3*      5.203
Double Hotel 4*   4.378
Single Hotel 4*      6.802

Validity: 1 January – 31 December

Blackout:  From 1st April to 1st October due to winter season

(Note: Tour can be reorganized in winter upon request, changing some services)

Optional Whales Watching Boat Trip (1 – 30 Nov): 168 USD

Optional Punta Tombo Penguin Colony (1 Nov – 20 Mar): 168 USD

Optional Supplement Tierra del Fuego National Park with trekking and canoe: 171 USD

Optional Supplement Flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate instead of bus: 150 USD

Prices per package per person in chosen room in USD.

Buenos Aires
Hostels: Milhouse Avenue or  Milhouse Hipo
Hotel 3*: NH City Buenos Aires / Loi Suites Esmeralda
Hotel 4*: NH Collection Buenos Aires Centro Historico / Grand Brizo
Puerto Madryn
Hotels: La Tosca 
Hotel 3*: Tolosa / La Posada
Hotel 4*: Dazzler Puerto Madryn
Ushuaia
Hostel: El Refugio Logde / Yaghan Hostel
Hotel 3*: Altos de Ushuaia / Los Naranjos
Hotel 4*: Albatros 
El Calafate
Hostels: Calafate Hostel / Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros 
Hotel 3*: Hostel del Glaciar Libertador/ Sent / Rincon del Calafate
Hotel 4*: Mirador del Lago
El Chalten
Hostel: Rancho Grande / Pioneros del Lago
Hotel 3*: Hosteria Kau SI Aike
Bariloche
Hostel: Periko´s Hostel or Tangoinn Downtown
Hotel 3*: Tangoinn Club Hotel / Carlos V / 3 Reyes
Hotel 4*: Kenton Palace / Design Suites

Includes:

  • 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected room with breakfast.
  • Ezeiza International Airport pickup and drop off
  • Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM - 3 hours or Buenos Aires Bike Tour
  • Tango Show with Dinner, Drinks and transfers
  • Bus from Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn. Cama service.
  • 3 nights Accommodation in Puerto Madryn with breakfast.
  • Península Valdés Full Day Excursion
  • Bus from Puerto Madryn to Rio Gallegos. Cama service.
  • Bus from Rio Gallegos to Ushuaia. Standard Service.
  • 3 nights Accommodation in Ushuaia at selected room with breakfast.
  • Half Day Tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park.
  • Sea Lion Colony Half Day Boat Trip.
  • Bus from Ushuaia to Rio Gallegos. Standard Service
  • Bus from Rio Gallegos to El Calafate. Standard Service.
  • 3 nights Accommodation in Calafate at selected room with breakfast.
  • Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour
  • Torres del Paine Full Day Tour 
  • Bus from El Calafate to El Chalten
  • 2 nights Accommodation in El Chalten with breakfast.
  • Bus from El Chalten to Bariloche
  • 3 nights Accommodation in Bariloche at selected room with breakfast.
  • Mt Campanario and Circuito Chico half day Excursion
  • Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Boat Tour
  • Bus from Bariloche to Buenos Aires. Cama service.

Excludes:

  • Transfers to Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, El Calafate, El Chalten and Bariloche Bus Stations.
  • Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (aprox 105USD per person)
  • Entrance fee to Glaciers National Park (aprox 25  USD per person)
  • Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (aprox  38 USD per person)
  • Entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park (aprox 205 USD per person)
  • Port Tax for Sailing Tour (aprox  3 USD per person)
  • Optional excursions in Puerto Madryn
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room.
  • Upgrade flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate instead of bus

Buenos Aires: Milhouse Avenue Hostel

Puerto Madryn: La Tosca Hostel

Ushuaia: El Refugio Lodge Hostel

El Calafate: Calafate Hostel

El Chalten: Rancho Aparte Hostel

San Carlos de Bariloche: Periko´s Youth Hostel

Buenos Aires: Milhouse Avenue Hostel

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