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Embark on a journey jam-packed with outdoor adventure in some of the most rugged and breathtaking landscapes on the planet. Ease into the experience with an urban exploration of Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital before venturing to the far south of the continent for a Patagonian immersion. Hike, ride and/or boat through glacial wonderlands, rich native forest and awe-inspiring alpine scenery. And visit traditional working estancias to see how the European settlers influenced today’s pastoralists. Your journey finishes in the sophisticated Chilean capital, one of the world’s most remarkably-located cities.
Highlights
- Travel to the ends of the earth on a diverse itinerary that ranges from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires to the rugged, untouched wilderness of Patagonia
- Stay in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world
- Sail through the Beagle Channel, a beautiful passageway separating islands of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, and stand amidst a colony of Magellanic penguins
- Learn about life in the wilds during a visit to a working Patagonian ranch, observing mustering and shearing, with opportunities for hiking and horse riding
- Choose your own way to explore wild Patagonia – on horseback, by kayak or on foot – and enjoy a visit to Torres del Paine
- Admire the Perito Moreno Glacier, hearing it crack and roar like an incredible living mass
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Arrive this evening or the following morning in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital with a European flair, and transfer to your hotel, where immediate check-in has been arranged. The evening of Day 2, gather for a welcome briefing, followed by a festive welcome dinner at famed Elena’s restaurant. As complex as it is energetic and seductive, Buenos Aires is a port city set along the Rio de la Plata that has served as Argentina’s gateway for centuries. It represents a microcosm of the country itself, evoking a distinct atmosphere in each of its splendidly diverse barrios.
Meals Included: Dinner (Day 2)
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aire
Day 3
Buenos Aires/Ushuaia | Tierra del Fuego.
Explore Buenos Aires in the company of your Resident Tour Director. Visit the Plaza de Mayo, pass through the San Telmo neighbourhood and continue to La Boca to walk along Caminito Street. After a light lunch, fly south to Ushuaia — set in magnificent Tierra del Fuego, at the remote tip of South America. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the hotel, with a view of the city and Beagle Channel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Arakur Ushuaia
Day 4
Ushuaia | Walking Among Magellanic Penguins.
Drive to Estancia Harberton, the oldest estancia (farm) in Tierra del Fuego and an Argentine National Historical Monument. Embark on a private cruise to Isla Martillo to walk among a teeming rookery of Magellanic penguins before continuing to Isla Gable, in the middle of the Beagle Channel, for lunch. Relax and embrace the solitude of its remote, primal landscape, where wind, waves and birds make the only sounds. Later, cruise back to the estancia and return to your hotel in time for dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Arakur Ushuaia
Day 5
El Calafate | Gateway to the Glaciers.
This morning, fly to El Calafate to experience Patagonian rural life in this rustic, charming town with well-kept gardens and pretty homes. Later this afternoon experience over 100 years of history, during a visit to an authentic ranch. Watch sheep shearing and herding, and hike or horseback ride along the banks of Argentino Lake. Dinner tonight is lamb grilled the traditional Patagonian way.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Posada Los Alamos
Day 6
El Calafate | An Astonishing, Icy Spectacle.
Start the day cruising to Argentino Lake’s Mayo Inlet, stopping along the way for an interpretive walk in the Andean Patagonian forest, and getting up close to limestone rock formations and majestic landscapes. Continue to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few remaining advancing glaciers in the world. Hike at your own pace and ability along the seven walkways located at different heights and distances from the glacier, taking in magnificent views of the glacier’s northern and southern faces. Return to your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Posada Los Alamos
Day 7
Puerto Natales, Chile | Trekking, Hiking & Biking.
Journey to Puerto Natales, where you check in and have a late lunch at your luxury hotel. Enjoy the remainder of your afternoon at leisure. Opened in 1940 and honoured as a National Heritage site, the Singular Patagonia offers a wide range of expeditions and activities, such as horseback riding, trekking and mountain biking. There are 20 expeditions all told, offering varying grades of difficulty and duration, exploring fjords, mountains, glaciers, Patagonian forests and ranches — all designed to reveal Patagonia at its most authentic.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: The Singular Patagonia
Day 8
Puerto Natales | Torres del Paine National Park.
Today, explore the magnificent wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park. This park was created by tectonic movements — the rugged landscapes were sculpted during the ice ages and the motion of glaciers have continued to reshape it. Large glaciers continue to descend from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, one of the world’s largest freshwater reserves. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the park is renowned for its otherworldly landscape of granite spires, ice and deserted pampas. See firsthand the serrated ridges and spires of the Torres del Paine mountains. Watch closely as you scan the peaks and you might pick out a soaring Andean condor riding an updraft. Tonight, after dinner, simply unwind in your room or, if the sky is clear, marvel at the Patagonian night sky, awash with countless pinpoints of starlight.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: The Singular Patagonia
Day 9
Puerto Natales | Design Your Day.
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
- Cruise the Patagonian Fjords to Two Glaciers (weather permitting), witnessing their majesty and power up close.
- Ride Horseback at Puerto Consuelo, the first ranch in the region, and roam through the surrounding landscapes.
- Trek to Condor Lookout on Mount Benitez, viewing rock paintings en route, and watching condors in flight.
Additional activity options are also available. Tonight, join your Resident Tour Director and fellow guests for a farewell dinner with superb Chilean wines.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: The Singular Patagonia
Day 10
Santiago | Chile’s Cosmopolitan Capital.
After a leisurely morning, fly to Santiago, capital of Chile, a vibrant city set against the backdrop of the Andes. Founded in 1541 by Spanish Captain Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago sits over 600 metres above sea level in Chile’s Central Valley and is surrounded by a ring of spectacular mountain peaks. Your hotel is strategically located in Santiago’s most prestigious and refined neighbourhood, El Golf.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago
Day 11
Depart Santiago.
Explore Santiago during a morning tour of city highlights, including the Palacio de La Moneda Presidential Palace, designed by 18th-century Italian architect Joaquín Toesca, and the Plaza de Armas, with its impressive Cathedral and Central Post Office. Ride Like a Local on a cable car up San Cristobal Hill to behold the stunning statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary and take in expansive views of Santiago. Relax this afternoon with privileged late access of your room, before you transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago (dayroom)
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Accommodation
Four Seasons Buenos Aires
The Four Seasons brand is synonymous with style and service. Situated in the heart of the exclusive La Recoleta district, this hotel is within easy reach of the city’s cultural attractions. From the outside you will be wowed by the hotel’s blending of a contemporary tower and early 20th-century, French-style mansion. In the tower, warm, comfortable rooms feature leather upholstered headboards and dark mahogany furnishings. Suites in La Mansión offer either French country décor, with high ceilings, antiques and Toile de Jouy wallpaper, or a more contemporary look.
Preferred Rooms and Suites on the seventh and eighth floors of the tower enjoy complimentary access to The Library, an exclusive lounge on the seventh floor that provides a selection of international newspapers and magazines, and complimentary Internet access.
Another highlight is Pony Line, a chic bar. Inspired by the sport of kings, Pony Line brings to life the casual chic of La Dolfina polo lifestyle. Balancing urban sophistication with the carefree elegance of polo in leathers and other fabrics, riding motifs, art by Alejandro Moy, and rugged yet refined elements such as pergamino-clad trunks that act as cocktail tables, the mood at Pony Line is lively and fun.
Arakur Ushuaia, Patagonia
If you’ve made it to an end of the world, then you need a special hotel to celebrate. The Arakur Ushuaia Hotel is ideally located to let you enjoy both the town of Ushuaia, as well as the wonderful scenery and landscapes at this unique destination.
The hotel is only a half-hour walk from the Beagle Channel but also offers very quick access to the hills and forests for hiking and exploring. Situated in the popular Museum district, you are only three kilometres from the Naval Hospital and centre of the town. Jump on the free shuttle bus to ensure that you experience Ushuaia’s steep streets as well as tourist shopping opportunities. From here you can also try your hand at some water sports including sailing, kayaking and scuba diving.
At the hotel, you can relax in complete comfort with views that stretch over the Andes whether you are in one of the communal areas or the outdoor heated pool. There’s plenty to keep you active such as the fitness centre, a golf course, indoor swimming pool and table tennis. If you’re feeling lucky, try your hand in the on-site casino and then retire to the bar for some evening musical entertainment and international cuisine at the restaurant.
Each bedroom has views over the Beagle Channel and North Valley and is decorated to a high standard and modern design. With a flat-screen TV, safe, stereo system and soundproof windows, you have everything you need.
The Singular Patagonia
This unusual luxury hotel is actually an historic frigorifico (cold storage plant) from the days of Patagonia’s thriving sheep trade – the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, bar and museum are housed in the historic land mark Puerto Bories, a former post-Victorian cold-storage plant built in 1915 and declared a National Monument in 1996. There are 57 spacious guestrooms with fjord views, a lovely spa. The original industrial architecture of the building has been preserved while contrasting state of the art technology and design delivers a sleek modern touch. The hotel maximises the surrounding landscape with gardens overlooking the fjords and spectacular views. Over 20 different expeditions are offered from adrenaline pumping adventure to sedate nature experiences.
Ritz-Carlton Santiago
Located in the refined neighbourhood of El Golf, the Ritz-Carlton Santiago is the first Ritz-Carlton in South America and is an impressive one. Rooms are very spacious and sumptuously decorated. There are ample opportunities for wining and dining both within the hotel and in the immediate surrounds. Upper floors have spectacular views of the Andes and additional facilities include a glass-roofed spa and wellness centre with an indoor lap pool, modern fitness centre and menu of massage, facial and body treatments.
