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Heart of Patagonia - Classic Group
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Length
12 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
OCT 19, 2026 to NOV 30, 2026
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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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$7,796.49
Overview
Travel through South America on this Patagonia guided tour, crossing Chile and Argentina to experience one of the world’s most remote and striking regions. Visit Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares national parks, cruise past towering icebergs and walk beneath the peaks of the Andes. Learn about traditional ranch life at an estancia, meet a glacier expert and discover how climate change is shaping the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Along the way, explore Santiago and Buenos Aires, gaining insight into the political and cultural histories of South America’s southern capitals.
Visited During Tour
Buenos Aires (Argentina) | El Calafate (Argentina) | Puerto Natales (Chile) | Santiago (Chile) | Torres del Paine National Park (Chile)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Heart of Patagonia - Classic Group tour dates available from Insight Vacations. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Insight Vacations Tour Code 440-1698
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1Touchdown in Chile
Welcome to Santiago, Chile’s cosmopolitan capital framed by the snow-capped Andes and the Pacific coast. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Upon arrival, settle in, and meet your Travel Director and fellow guests. Enjoy a relaxed dinner together, it’s a chance to get to know your traveling companions and look ahead to the experiences that await.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: NOI Vitacura, Santiago -
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2Sights of Santiago Relaxed Start
Explore Santiago with your Local Expert, uncovering stories etched into its neoclassical landmarks. Admire the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral, a symbol of colonial endurance, and browse the bustling Central Market, renowned for its ironwork and seafood heritage. Take in panoramic views from San Cristóbal Hill, once sacred to the Mapuche and now watched over by the Virgin Mary statue. At Pueblito Los Dominicos, meet artisans from southern Chile who transform horsehair into traditional crafts inspired by the nation’s heritage on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience. Learn about their techniques, try your hand at the delicate weaving process and support a community keeping this rare tradition alive.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: NOI Vitacura, Santiago -
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3On to Puerto Natales
Fly south to Punta Arenas, a historic port once vital to Antarctic exploration. From here, journey across the windswept Patagonian steppe to Puerto Natales, a quiet frontier town on the fjord-like Seno Última Esperanza. With its glacier-fed waters and distant granite peaks, this remote outpost offers your first glimpse of Patagonia’s awe-inspiring scale and solitude.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Remota Patagonia Lodge, Puerto Natales -
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4Última Esperanza Fjord
Cross the glacier-fed waters of Última Esperanza Fjord by boat, arriving at Estancia La Península: a working Patagonian ranch set amidst breathtaking southern scenery. You're welcomed with traditional sopaipillas, crispy fried pumpkin dough, served with homemade jam before choosing your own way to explore the landscape. Ride horseback along trails once used by gauchos or join a guided hike through wetlands and evergreen forest, rich in birdlife and native flora. Later, gather for a slow-roasted lamb barbecue, then watch skilled sheepdogs at work and learn about shearing techniques that have shaped rural life in Patagonia for generations.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Remota Patagonia Lodge, Puerto Natales -
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5Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine Relaxed Start
Journey through the Patagonian steppe toward Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where granite peaks, glacial rivers and sweeping plains define the landscape. As you arrive at Hotel Las Torres Patagonia, the scenery shifts to towering spires and wind-brushed grasslands. You may wish to discover the traditions of Patagonian horsemen, whose bond with the land and their horses is central to life in the south, or explore the hotel’s organic gardens and learn how sustainable practices support the fragile local ecosystem. Both experiences offer a unique window into the spirit of Patagonia.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Las Torres Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park -
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6Torres del Paine National Park
Explore the contrasting landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park. Visit panoramic lookouts at Puente Negro, Nordenskjöld, Sarmiento and Lake Pehoé, and witness the force of Salto Grande waterfall. Learn how the park’s unique geology and ecosystems have evolved over millennia. Pause for a gourmet al fresco lunch set against jagged peaks and open steppe. Later, follow the trail along the southern shore of Lago Gray, where calving icebergs drift from the glacier into the lake. In the evening, gather for dinner and reflect on a day immersed in Patagonia’s raw, elemental beauty.
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- Breakfast
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- Dinner
Accommodations: Las Torres Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park -
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7El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park
Travel across the vast Patagonian landscapes as you journey from Chile into Argentina, heading toward the frontier town of El Calafate. Named after the native Calafate berry – a small, dark blue fruit said to ensure your return to Patagonia – this town is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. Along the way, watch the scenery shift from windswept steppe to glacial lakes and rolling hills, revealing the scale and solitude that define this southern region. With the Andes behind you and new landscapes ahead, the journey offers a striking transition between two of South America’s most remarkable wildernesses.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Posada Los Alamos, El Calafate -
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8Glaciers of Patagonia
Set out on a full-day exploration of Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to some of Patagonia’s most iconic ice fields. Cruise across Argentino Lake, passing massive icebergs en route to the Upsala Glacier, one of the largest in South America. Continue through the Spegazzini Channel to view its towering namesake glacier, the park’s tallest. Disembark at Puesto de las Vacas for a guided nature walk with your Travel Director through native lenga forest, offering a chance to learn about the region’s unique ecology. Enjoy a scenic lunch aboard the boat before approaching the dramatic northern face of Perito Moreno Glacier – a constantly evolving wall of ice that captivates with its scale and presence.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Posada Los Alamos, El Calafate -
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9Perito Moreno Glacier
Today offers a closer look at Patagonia’s most iconic natural wonder – the Perito Moreno Glacier. Begin with panoramic views from the boardwalks, where the 30-kilometer-long glacier spills into Lake Argentino. Observe the shifting ice and, if lucky, witness a calving event. Later, visit the Glaciarium Patagonian Ice Museum, where interactive exhibits, audiovisual displays and scientific models explore the formation, movement and future of these ancient ice masses. Gain a deeper understanding of glacial systems and their role in the region during a talk with a local glacier expert, who shares insights on climate change and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Posada Los Alamos, El Calafate -
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10Off to Buenos Aires
Fly north from the wilds of Patagonia to Argentina’s vibrant capital, Buenos Aires. As you leave behind the glaciers and open steppe, the landscape shifts to leafy boulevards, grand architecture and the energetic rhythms of city life – a striking contrast that highlights the diversity of Argentina’s cultural and natural landscapes.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: MGallery Palladio, Buenos Aires -
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11Explore Buenos Aires
Take a deep dive into Buenos Aires on a city tour that reveals the capital’s layered history and cultural contrasts. Travel along Avenida 9 de Julio past the Teatro Colón, then visit Plaza de Mayo and see Casa Rosada before stepping inside the Metropolitan Cathedral, resting place of independence hero General San Martín. Continue to the colorful streets of La Boca, then head north through Palermo to Recoleta, where the cemetery’s elaborate mausoleums house notable figures including Eva Perón. This evening, gather with your Travel Director and fellow guests for a farewell dinner at El Viejo Almacén in San Telmo. Enjoy traditional cuisine and an evocative tango show in one of the city’s most iconic venues – a fitting finale to your South American adventure.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: MGallery Palladio, Buenos Aires -
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12Depart Buenos Aires
Your journey comes to an end as you bid farewell to your Travel Director and fellow guests before your transfer to the airport.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Insight Vacations is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Heart of Patagonia - Classic Group tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Guests are to arrive into Santiago. Complimentary arrival transfer from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) will operate per flight information details.Welcome Desk is scheduled from 15:00-17:00. It¿s recommended that flights arrive prior to 15:00 to avoid missing the Welcome Dinner, starting at 18:00.* DAY 12: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Guests are to depart from Buenos Aires. Complimentary departure transfer from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) or Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP), will operate as per flight information details. * INTERNAL FLIGHTS: Luggage requirements on internal flights - 50lbs (23kg).* 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.* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by South American Tours.* NOTE: This Trip falls under Tour Deposit Level 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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