Introduction

Are you wishing to get a full Patagonian experience? You can begin your trip arriving to El Calafate airport and then going to El Chalten, Argentina´s hikers paradise. There you can explore on your own the northern section of Los Glaciares National park. After El Chalten there is a bus connection to go back to El Calafate to be able to visit the world famous Perito Moreno Glacier, the jewel of the park. After some days there, the next part of the trip is Puerto Natales, a small town in southern Chile, gateway of Torres del Paine national park, a natural wonder of endless beauty. 

Day

Accommodation

Type

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

Rancho Grande Hostel   El Chalten

3 nights

B&B

  Hostel Pioneros del Valle

alternate

       
  Kau Si Aike

alternate

       
  Hotel Poincenot

alternate

       

day 3

Hostel los Pioneros   El Calafate

3 nights

B&B

  Calafate Hostel

alternate

       
  Del Glaciar Libertador Hotel

alternate

       
  Sent Calafate

alternate

       
  Rincon del Calafate Hotel

alternate

       

day 6

Puma House   Puerto Natales

2 nights

B&B

  Factoria Patagonia

alternate

       
  Hotel Big Sur Puerto Natales

alternate

       
  Hotel Vendaval

alternate

       
  Hostal Loreto Belen

alternate

       

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

 

El Chalten: Rancho Grande Hostel

El Calafate: Hostel los Pioneros

Puerto Natales: Puma House

Fast Facts

9 Days / 8 Nights

Reference Number: ARCH31

Price

1 September 2025 - 31 December 2026
Dorm Hostel  832 
Hostel Double  1.069 
Hostel Single  1.589
Budget Hotel Double 1.263  
Budget Hotel  Single 1.994
Supplement: Bus back to El Calafate   40

Validity: 1 September – 31 March
Blackout:  From 1st April to 1st September due to winter season (roads are closed)
Prices per package per person in chosen room in USD.

El Chalten
Hostel: Rancho Grande / Pioneros del Valle
Hotel 3*: Hosteria Kau Si Aike / Poincenot

El Calafate
Hostel: Calafate Hostel – Del Glaciar Pioneros Hostel
Hotel 3*: Sent Calafate / Del Glaciar Libertador Hotel / Rincon del Calafate

Puerto Natales
Hostel: Puma House / Factoria
Hostal / Hotel 3*: Big Sur / Loreto Belen /  Vendaval 

Includes:

  • El Calafate airport shuttle or bus to El Chalten or bus from El Calafate to El Chalten
  • 3 nights Accommodation in El Chalten at selected room with breakfast
  • Bus El Chalten To El Calafate
  • 3 nights Accommodation in El Calafate at selected room with breakfast.
  • Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour
  • Bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales
  • 2 Nights Accommodation in Puerto Natales at selected room with breakfast
  • Torres del Paine Full Day Excursion.
  • Public bus from Puerto Natales bus station to Punta Arenas Airport or Bus from Puerto Natales to El Calafate (at extra cost)

Excludes:

  • Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park (aprox 35 USD per person)
  • Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (aprox 38 USD per person)
  • Entrance fee to Milodon Cave
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room
  • Transfers to and from bus stations.
  • Bus from Puerto Natales to El Calafate has an additional of 40 USD per person.
  • Park fees may change without previous notice and final price will depend on exchange rate

El Chalten: Rancho Grande Hostel

El Calafate: Hostel los Pioneros

Puerto Natales: Puma House

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