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Journeys: Iconic Patagonia
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Length
8 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Santiago (Chile)
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Ends in
Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JAN 8, 2028 to DEC 30, 2028
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).Yes
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Special Interest(s)
National Geographic
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam - all without sacrificing comfort., Small GroupGroup trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
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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.
$4,599.00
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Overview
Follow the curve of South America from Santiago's sun-drenched vineyards into the sweeping wilderness of Patagonia. Stand before the granite spires of Torres del Paine, feel the thunder of Perito Moreno's shifting ice, and revel in the flavours of traditional Patagonian cuisine. Finish in vibrant Buenos Aires, taking in its grand architecture and fiery tango culture.
Visited During Tour
Buenos Aires (Argentina) | El Calafate (Argentina) | Puerto Natales (Chile) | Santiago (Chile)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Journeys: Iconic Patagonia tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code SCCNG-11949
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1Santiago
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Arrival Transfer
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Welcome Meeting
The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your Expedition Leader will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
Accommodations: NH Ciudad Santiago -
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2Santiago
Discover Santiago's historical heart on a morning city tour, stepping through the bustling Plaza de Armas, admiring the Metropolitan Cathedral, and passing the grand La Moneda Palace. Afterwards, head into the surrounding hills to a boutique organic winery for an insider's look at the winemaking process. Meet the vineyard owners and hear the stories of their families and of the winery, before a private tasting and delicious lunch of fresh, regional ingredients. Take part in a seasonal viticulture workshop to learn hands-on care, from shoot management to irrigation and harvest before returning to the city for the evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
Santiago City Tour
Navigate Santiago's historic center on a guided morning walk, examining the colonial architecture of Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the La Moneda presidential palace.
Wine, Family and Vineyard Experience
Discover the world of Chilean wine through an authentic experience hosted by the owners and families behind the vineyards. Enjoy a guided visit, learn the story and vision behind each family, and taste different exclusive house wines paired with an abundant selection of local products, including charcuterie, cheeses, breads, fresh vegetables, nuts, seasonal fruits and warm bites. Then take part in a seasonal micro-workshop in viticulture, offering the opportunity to gain a hands-on understanding of the vineyard and learn about the seasonal practices taking place during their visit, from grape and shoot management to irrigation, harvest and flowering.
Free Time
Take advantage of a free afternoon and evening to explore the Chilean capital at your own pace. Consult your Expedition Leader for recommendations on navigating the city's attractions and diverse culinary scene.
Accommodations: NH Ciudad Santiago -
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3Santiago/Puerto Natales
Board a morning flight heading deep into the southern reaches of Patagonia. Touch down in Puerto Natales, a coastal town resting along the waters of the Ultima Esperanza Sound, where colourful homes stand against a backdrop of wind-swept fjords and snowcapped peaks. Transfer to your hotel and spend the evening settling in and relaxing before gathering with your Expedition Leader for a short orientation walk of the town on the way to an optional dinner out with the group.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Make your way to the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport to catch a flight to Puerto Natales.
Plane
Catch a flight south from Santiago. Watch the central valleys transition into a stark landscape of deep fjords, glaciated peaks, and sweeping steppe before descending to the Patagonian outpost of Puerto Natales.
Accommodations: Hotel Noi Indigo Patagonia -
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4Torres del Paine National Park/Puerto Natales
Set off on a full-day guided journey through Torres del Paine National Park. Pause to admire Grey Glacier and the iceberg-dotted waters of Grey Lake on a short walk, then drive past the turquoise expanse of Pehoe Lake toward the Cuernos Lookout. Share a picnic lunch overlooking Nordenskjold Lake, marvel at the roaring power of Salto Grande Waterfall, and take in views across Sarmiento Lake and the Blue Lagoon, where wild guanacos roam the steppe. Enjoy dinner back in Puerto Natales, reminiscing about the day's adventures before turning in for the evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Explore Torres Del Paine National Park
Discover the diverse ecosystems and spectacular natural beauty of Torres del Paine National Park on this panoramic tour. Take a short walk to the black sand beach of Grey Lake and soak in the scenery from the drive along Pehoe Lake to Cuernos Lookout. Enjoy lunch with a view from Nordenskjold Lake viewpoint, facing one of the most striking, unobstructed postcard views of the mountain range. See the powerful Salto Grande Waterfall and look out for wildlife and birds at Laguna Amarga before reaching Laguna Azul, for a clear, frontal view of the Torres del Paine towers without requiring a strenuous trek, surrounded by low vegetation and local birdlife.
Accommodations: Hotel Noi Indigo Patagonia -
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5Puerto Natales/El Calafate
Travel across the vast, rolling steppes of the Patagonian border into Argentina. Stop en route at a local restaurant to share lunch and stories with your fellow travellers. Continue onward to El Calafate, the gateway to Argentina's glacial wonders on the shores of Lake Argentino. Join your National Geographic Expedition Leader for a brief walk through town, then visit the interactive Glaciarium Museum to learn about the ice fields that have shaped this wild region.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Private Vehicle
Depart your hotel for an overland drive into Argentina.
Glaciarium Museum Visit
Gain insight into the region's dramatic topography at the Glaciarium, a modern interpretation center featuring interactive exhibits and 3D models detailing the formation of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Conclude your visit by stepping into the museum's subterranean ice bar, where the walls, seats, and glasses are carved entirely from glacial ice.
Accommodations: Calafate Parque Hotel -
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6El Calafate
Head into Los Glaciares National Park for a guided encounter with the Perito Moreno Glacier. Walk along a network of wooden boardwalks to view the towering ice wall from different angles, watching and listening to the glacier calve. Next, step aboard a boat for a cruise along the glacier's northern face to feel its sheer scale. After lunch inside the park, continue exploring the trail network for panoramic views of the glacier before returning to El Calafate for an evening on your own.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Depart your hotel for your transfer west along the scenic shores of Lago Argentino, watching the Patagonian steppe transition into dense sub-Antarctic beech forests as you enter Los Glaciares National Park.
Perito Moreno Glacier Visit and Boat Ride
Explore Los Glaciares National Park to witness the towering walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier from multiple vantage points. Step closer to the deep-blue formations as you cruise on a boat along the glacier's imposing north face. Following lunch, walk the park's extensive network of wooden boardwalks and central balconies as a group to take in panoramic views of the actively advancing ice sheet.
Private Vehicle
Leave Perito Moreno Glacier behind and trace the shores of Lago Argentino eastward back to your El Calafate hotel.
Accommodations: Calafate Parque Hotel -
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7El Calafate/Buenos Aires
Travel to the airport for your flight to vibrant Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and take the afternoon to settle in, explore the historic avenues, or relax in a traditional neighbourhood cafe. Tonight is yours to spend as you wish, or consider joining an optional evening tango show paired with a classic Argentine dinner, taking in the passion and music that define the culture here.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Depart your hotel for the airport to catch a flight north to Buenos Aires.
Plane
Catch a flight north from Patagonia, watching the rugged southern terrain give way to the vast Argentine pampas on the way to Buenos Aires.
Private Vehicle
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, take in your first glimpses of the grand, European-style avenues that define Argentina's vibrant capital.
Accommodations: Design Suites Buenos Aires1Optional Activities for Day 7
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8Buenos Aires
Depart at any time.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
1Optional Activities for Day 8
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Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Journeys: Iconic Patagonia tour:
Buenos Aires
Design Suites Buenos Aires
Location
Tacuarà 243, Monserrat
Buenos Aires, Argentina-1071
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
El Calafate
Calafate Parque Hotel
Location
Gobernador Gregores, 7 de Diciembre esq, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina-Z9405
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Puerto Natales
Hotel Noi Indigo Patagonia
Location
Ladrilleros 105, 6160509 Puerto Natales, Natales, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile
Puerto Natales, Chile
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Santiago
NH Ciudad Santiago
Location
Condell 40, 7500711 Providencia, Región Metropolitana
Santiago, Chile
Other Details
- Air Conditioning, Room Service, 24-hour Front Desk, Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Journeys: Iconic Patagonia tour:
Group Size
Max 16, Avg 12.
What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Wine, Family and Vineyard Experience, SantiagoYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting, Santiago. Arrival transfer. Santiago city tour with a local guide. Orientation walk in Puerto Natales. Full-day panoramic tour of Torres del Paine National Park. Visit the Glaciarium Museum in El Calafate. Guided tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Boat ride to the north face of Perito Moreno Glacier. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Highlights
Experience a private winery tour and enjoy a hosted tasting of wines paired with gourmet bites, Explore Torres del Paine on a guided tour past granite peaks and turquoise lakes, Take in views from scenic boardwalks and cruise past the dramatic northern face of Perito Moreno glacier.
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Buenos Aires- Tango Dinner Show- La Boca and Isla Maciel: One History, Two Shores
What are the mandatory travel insurance requirements for this trip?
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your Expedition Leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Accommodation Summary
Hotels (7 nts).
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your Expedition Leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Note: Food is generally considered to be more expensive in Argentina and Chile than in most other South American Countries.
Group Leader
National Geographic Expedition Leader throughout, local guides.
What is the role of the group leader during this trip?
All National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by a National Geographic Expedition Leader. The aim of the Expedition Leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
International Flights
No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour. However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details. In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Transportation
Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Cold Weather:o Long-sleeved shirts or sweatero Scarfo Warm gloveso Warm hato Warm layerso Warm waterproof jacketDocuments:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Footwear (required) (Closed toe suggested)o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Smart Dress:o Smart outfit (For evenings out)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
What are the packing guidelines and luggage restrictions?
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but in Patagonia the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag, soft rolling bag or backpack, whichever you find easiest to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.
Service Level
Upgraded: Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
What are the tipping guidelines for this trip?
It is customary in Latin America to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $5-10 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your Expedition Leader for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.Also at the end of each trip if you felt your National Geographic Expedition Leader did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.
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