13 days tour

Patagonia: Journey To The End Of The World

Patagonia: Journey To The End Of The World

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Transport

Motorcoach; boat cruise. Free wi-fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, 5 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Guide

An expert guide is included.

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Itinerary of your trip Patagonia: Journey To The End Of The World

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Santiago, Chile
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Santiago, Chile

      Welcome to Chile!
      Meet your Tour Director after your arrival.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Santiago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Santiago

      Toasts of the Town
      After breakfast, embark on a city tour with a Local Guide who will show you the highlights of this great city of colonial and contemporary contrasts. See the famous Government Palace, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and Santa Lucia Hill. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit La Vega Central Market to learn about traditional Chilean food including steaming pots of cazuela and humitas, similar to tamales! Enjoy a terremoto cocktail (meaning โ€˜earthquakeโ€™ and made of Chilean wine, liqueur, and sorbet) at a local pub before a visit to Cerro San Cristobal for stunning views of Santiago and the Andes. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      LOCAL TASTES Visit La Vega Central Market, the areaโ€™s largest local market housing more than 2,000 traders selling the most local produce, where. A majority of local restauranteurs source their ingredients. During your visit, discover not only typical Chilean foods but also food from neighbouring countries as well.


  • Day 3 Day 3: Santiagoโ€“Punta Arenasโ€“Puerto Natales
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Santiagoโ€“Punta Arenasโ€“Puerto Natales

      Patagonia Pleasures
      Depart Santiago and fly to Punta Arenas on the Strait of Magellan, gateway to Chileโ€™s Patagonia. Head to Puerto Natales on a scenic drive through the Patagonian steppe passing rivers, forests, mountains, and ranches. Enjoy dinner at the hotel tonight. (B,L,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      EPIC RIDE Your drive today takes you through the Patagonian steppe or desert. Keep an eye out for guanacos (a type of camelid) commonly found in this region, along with condors, fox, chinchilla, and, for the very lucky, the more elusive puma.


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  • Day 4 Day 4: Puerto Natalesโ€“Torres Del Paine National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Puerto Natalesโ€“Torres Del Paine National Park

      Fossils, Flora & Fauna
      Visit the legendary Milรณdon Cave, where prehistoric fossils dating back 14,000 years ago, including those of a saber-toothed tiger and a gigantic sloth weighing over a ton, have been found. Venture into Torres del Paine, one of the most spectacularly scenic regions in the world. During your visits to see the famous sites, including Los Cuernos, Lago Pehoe, and Salto Grande, you are guaranteed to get a glimpse of some of the parkโ€™s fauna, such as herds of guanacos, foxes, swans, and birds. Also stop at Lago Grey to see the imposing Grey Glacier, floating icebergs, and the beautiful views and rugged landscapes! Arrive at your hotel for some free time before dinner featuring a season menu including fresh ingredients from the onsite garden. (B,L,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      NATURAL WONDERS Spanning a massive area, this park was named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1978. Cascading waterfalls, roaring creeks, shimmering lakes, and jagged mountains are just a part of what Paine offers.


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  • Day 5 Day 5: Torres Del Paine National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Torres Del Paine National Park

      Peak Perfection
      Today, enjoy a full day exploring the park. See Los Cuernos, or โ€œthe horns,โ€ the iconic jagged granite peaks that loom over the windswept plains. Next, view the spectacular waterfall, Salto Grande in the parkโ€™s lake district. After lunch at the hotel, head to the Laguna Azul where you have a good chance of seeing some of the parkโ€™s wildlife, including guanacos and condors. End the day at Cascada Paine, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by rugged vistas. (B,L,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      PICTURE PERFECT Discover the breathtaking beauty of Torres del Paine, considered by many who visit to be the worldโ€™s most spectacular national park. From its dramatic and jagged peaks to the deep blue lakes and vast grasslands, its glacial lakes and rivers will sweep you away into a world unlike any other.


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  • Day 6 Day 6: Torres Del Paine National Parkโ€“El Calafate, Argentina
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Torres Del Paine National Parkโ€“El Calafate, Argentina

      Earthly Treasures
      After breakfast, take an easy guided hike to Laguna Ines in search of an array of birds and other wildlife that can be found here. Next, depart for El Calafate, a lovely village on the southern shores of Lake Argentino. Originally a simple sheltering destination for wool traders, today El Calafate serves as the entry point for the UNESCO Natural Heritage Site of Los Glaciares National Park. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      EPIC RIDE Leave Chile today for Argentina and its breathtaking Patagonian landscapes. Sit back and relax today as you cross the border while admiring the rugged landscape, glacial lakes, and maybe even some Patagonian wildlife.


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  • Day 7 Day 7: El Calafate. Cruise To Upsala And Spegazzini Glaciers
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: El Calafate. Cruise To Upsala And Spegazzini Glaciers

      Ice Sculpture & Lake Shores
      Today, a cruise on Lago Argentino takes you up close for views of icebergs and Upsala Glacier, one of the longest in South America at over 35 miles long. Continue cruising through Northern and Spegazzini Canals to the base of the Spegazzini Glacier. Disembark for a leisurely trek along the lakeshore, to a backcountry Refugio (backcountry mountain hut) for a lunch amongst the towering peaks and hanging glaciers. Later, return to El Calafate for an evening at leisure. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      ADVENTURE AWAITS Explore the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers (the tallest in the national park) up close, as well as the Seco, Heim, and Peineta glaciers, as you cruise through the Bay of Glaciers. Located on the majestic Lago Argentino, with water so placid it reflects the large Southern Patagonian Ice Field glaciers and surrounding Andes Mountain Range. Learn about glaciology, the history, and the fauna of this remote area. Disembark for a short trek to the Spegazzini Refugio for a backcountry lunch. Take in the awe-inspiring views as you enjoy the exquisite 3-course regional lunch.


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  • Day 8 Day 8: El Calafate. Excursion To Perito Moreno Glacier
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: El Calafate. Excursion To Perito Moreno Glacier

      Ice Breakers
      A must for all visitors to Argentina is a visit to Perito Moreno Glacier (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Los Glaciares National Park. During your walking tour along the catwalks, marvel at the breathtaking glacier views and, with some luck, see the ice calve and break into the waters below. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      SPECTACULAR SIGHTS Explore Perito Moreno Glacier, which forms part of the Patagonian Continental Ice Field. From here, 13 glaciers descend on the Atlantic side to flow into the Viedma and Argentino Lakes with one of the few glaciers in the world that is still advancing.


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  • Day 9 Day 9: El Calafateโ€“Ushuaia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: El Calafateโ€“Ushuaia

      A Wilderness at the End of the World
      After breakfast, fly to Ushuaia, Argentinaโ€”the end of the world! Youโ€™ll have the opportunity to see the Andes Mountains from a cruise along Beagle Channel. Bask in the feeling of being in the southernmost city in the world, and watch for sea lions, albatrosses, skuas, and other interesting Patagonian fauna. Arrive at Martillo Island, where you have the chance to see a colony of Magellan penguins! (B)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      WILD WONDERS Visit Martillo Island, home to a colony of Magellanic penguins on an island in Tierra del Fuego. Discover the burrows and nests in the ground and learn about the different types of penguins found in this remote part of the world.


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  • Day 10 Day 10: Ushuaia. Tierra Del Fuego National Park Excursion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Ushuaia. Tierra Del Fuego National Park Excursion

      A Fragile Land of Fire
      Today, discover Tierra del Fuego National Park, the southernmost national park in the world. Hike around the park, escorted by an expert Naturalist. With stops at Bahia Lapataia, Lago Roca, and Bahia Ensenada, youโ€™ll gain a deeper appreciation for the delicate ecosystems here. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      NATURAL WONDERS Explore the southernmost national park in the world and all its wonders in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Look skyward to spot any of the 50 fascinating bird species who call this paradise home, including Magellanic woodpecker, Andean condor, and austral parakeet. Closer to earth, youโ€™ll watch for other inhabitants like red foxes, muskrats, and guanaco.


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  • Day 11 Day 11: Ushuaiaโ€“Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Ushuaiaโ€“Buenos Aires

      The Boulevards of Buenos Aires
      Fly to Buenos Aires today, the โ€œParis of South Americaโ€ and capital of Argentina. Fabulous food, shopping, and architecture all converge here to create a distinctly Latin vibe. Tonight, enjoy Argentinian dinner party with local specialties and wine. (B,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES Tonightโ€™s dinner is an Argentine Experience! Enjoy a five-course dinner of Argentinaโ€™s most famous food (including steak) paired with a variety of the regionโ€™s wines. You will also learn how to make your own empanada along with the different folding techniques as well.


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  • Day 12 Day 12: Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Buenos Aires

      Dinner, Dancing & Dazzling
      Your included sightseeing this morning starts in La Boca, a vibrant district and site of the cityโ€™s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique enclave at the mouth of the river and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and as a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the Presidentโ€™s Pink House) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, which houses San Martinโ€™s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Teatro Colรณn opera house before reaching Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perรณn. After an afternoon at leisure, top off the evening at a famous Tango club. Start with a dance lesson, followed by a farewell dinner of Argentine steaks and other local specialties, and end with a show featuring flawless performances of Latin Americaโ€™s most sensuous danceโ€”the Tango! (B,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      CULTURAL GEMS The Tango and Argentina go hand in hand and tonight you will visit a local milonga, or tango house, where professional tango dancers teach the traditional techniques of the Argentine Tango. After learning some of the key dance moves, the professionals will delight you in Tango Show featuring the dance as it has evolved through the ages. Plus, dine on Argentine specialties and wine too!


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  • Day 13 Day 13: Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Buenos Aires

      Safe travels until we meet again!
      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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