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Patagonia Trail | 2025
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Length
9 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Puerto Natales (Chile)
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Ends in
El Calafate (Argentina)
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Available Tour Start Dates
NOV 16, 2026 to MAR 6, 2028
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds., Small GroupThere is at least one season during which this tour is offered as a Small Group. Such seasons are noted as being Small Group within the related date range.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$3,000.00
Overview
Jagged glaciers, snow-topped peaks, glittering turquoise lakes and lively beech forests make Patagonia one of the most dramatically beautiful landscapes in the world. This one explores the Chilean & Argentine sides of this region, where you'll be exploring spectacular national parks, sailing up close to glittering glaciers, spotting flamingos, hiking past blue lagoons and exploring options such as riding horses like a Gaucho and kayaking through crystal clear waters. You've never seen our planet look quite this beautiful.
Visited During Tour
El Calafate (Argentina) | El Chalten (Argentina) | Puerto Natales (Chile)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Patagonia Trail | 2025 tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 330-938
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1Start Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales is known as the gateway to Patagonia and the iconic Torres Del Paine National Park. Formerly a modest fishing port, this will be our home for the next few days, as we admire the towering granite rocks, bright blue glacial waters and frosted snowy peaks.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hostal Baquedano (or similar) -
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2Puerto Natales
Today we'll kickstart our Puerto Natales adventures. After breakfast we'll board a catamaran and head to the Balmacede and Serrano glaciers. Along the way to the glaciers we'll glide over the bright azure waters, stopping for views of penguin colonies, sea-lions and rushing waterfalls before we finally reach the glittering glaciers. Here, we'll take a short hike and soak up some jaw-dropping vistas.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Hostal Baquedano (or similar) -
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3Puerto Natales
Today's your opportunity to explore Puerto Natales for yourself. Check out the ship museum, explore the historic centre, spot condors soaring overhead, discover the Milodon cave or just admire the vibrant colours that paint the sky at sunrise and sunset. There's also an option to enjoy some authentic, rustic Patagonian culture with a visit to an Estancia (working farm) where you can learn about the Gaucho way of life and soak up some scenery atop your very own horse.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hostal Baquedano (or similar) -
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4Puerto Natales
Today it's time for the headline event, Torres Del Paine National Park. Encompassing lakes, rivers, mountains and glaciers, the Chilean Torres Del Paine National Park is one of the most recognisable symbols of Patagonia’s natural beauty, and today we'll hike deep into this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. With 17 hours of daylight during the summer months, watching the Torres Del Paine horns reach into the sky, glowing furious violets and reds as the sun sets, is an experience that has no comparison. Keep a look out for foxes, condors, deer and maybe even the elusive puma.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Hostal Baquedano (or similar) -
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5Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Today, after breakfast, we'll make the crossing from Chile to Argentina as the locals do - by public bus, with plenty of opportunity to marvel at the staggering scenery all around us. Named after a berry that, according to legend, once eaten guarantees your return to the Patagonian region, El Calafate is the gateway to even more spectacular beauty, namely the gargantuan Perito Moreno Glacier and the Los Glaciares National Park.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Kapenke (or similar) -
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6El Calafate
Today we'll visit the Los Glaciares National Park. Known as the 'Austral Andes', this is a bonafide natural wonder of the world, with mountains, lakes, woods, glaciers and the arid Patagonia steppe. We'll hike in the southern area of the park, before taking a tour of the Perito Moreno glacier on a boat, getting up close to the epic walls of ice and watching how its blueish tint dyes the sparkling lake below. This is an experience we'll never forget.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Hotel Kapenke (or similar) -
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7El Calafate to El Chaltén
Today we'll head to El Chaltén, a small village in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park. Known as the 'capital of trekking' El Chaltén is the perfect place to be immersed in unspoiled nature. Simply walk the magical forest trails and breath the pure mountain air.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Lunajuim Hotel (or similar) -
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8El Chaltén
Today is a full day to make the most of El Chaltén. Checking out the rugged, sky-puncturing peaks of Mount Fitz Roy -the most iconic symbols of Patagonia- is a must, and we'll trek to the famous viewpoint of Laguana De los Tres, with the sparkling blue lagoon, granite walls and pure white De los Tres glacier giving us a feast for the eyes unmatched anywhere in the world. We'll have our final group dinner in El Chaltén tonight, still giddy from all that natural beauty.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Lunajuim Hotel (or similar) -
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9El Chaltén to El Calafate
Today we’ll share our favorite photos and say our sad farewells over a final group breakfast together. Still, we won’t be forgetting those Patagonian peaks anytime soon. Our journey concludes with a transfer to Calafate Airport; however, for those staying an extra night in El Calafate, a drop-off in downtown Calafate will be provided.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Patagonia Trail | 2025 tour:
Travelers Notes
* START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Puerto Natales at 5:00pm and ends at the hotel in El Calafate at approximately 12:00pm. There will be an airport drop on the way to the hotel. It is not recommended to book flights departing prior to 3pm on the last day of the trip. Please join your trip at the start accommodation outlined in your trip documents. Hotels are subject to change. Check your travel documents for How To Get There & Kick-Start Meeting information.* TRANSFERS: Both complimentary and chargeable transfers are not offered through Contiki. Guests should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense.* PASSPORT: Passport details are required for all Latin America trips. The clients name as it appears on their passport, date of birth, gender, passport number, expiry date with 6 months validity, and nationality is required.* VISAS: Visas may be required for this trip. It is the client's responsibility to obtain the necessary documentation.* ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR ARGENTINA: All non-resident visitors must present proof of valid travel health insurance upon entry to Argentina. The insurance must include coverage for medical emergencies, hospitalization, and repatriation. This regulation is being strictly enforced at airports, land borders and maritime ports across the country. Airlines have been instructed to verify insurance coverage before boarding; passengers without proof may be denied boarding. We recommend all travellers have their travel health insurance on hand to present to airlines/border controls.* PARK FEES: Please note that the Argentinean government is charging a fee to access the national park in El Chalten. The cost is approximately AR 30,000 (approx. $30 USD). Clients will need to pay this in cash directly to the Trip Manager. * CURRENCY CASH: Please bring USD cash with you for Argentina as it is difficult to withdraw from ATMs and many vendors only take cash. All FTAO payments will also be processed in cash. We recommend budgeting $500.00.
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