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Discover the beauty of Patagonia on a journey between two vibrant capitals.
Start this small group Adventure Tour in the Chilean cultural hub of Santiago before setting out for Buenos Aires by way of South America’s breathtaking Patagonia region. Take it all in as you venture through Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Park, marveling at glittering mountain lakes, craggy peaks, and icy glaciers along the way. Then, cap off your trek in Argentina’s lively capital, the city where tango was born.
Your tour package includes
9 nights in handpicked hotels
9 breakfasts
3 lunches
2 dinners with beer or wine
2 tastings
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Included highlights
Santa Lucía Hill
Punta Arenas
Patagonian estancia visit
Torres del Paine National Park hike
Milodon Cave
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Welcome to Chile! Meet your fellow travelers at a welcome lunch. Then, set out to explore Santiago on a guided sightseeing tour.
Drive through the city’s Barrio Bellavista, known for its bohemian charm
Pass the Barrio Lastarria and the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
Walk up Santa Lucía Hill to soak in incredible views from the spot where Santiago was founded in 1541
Try mote con huesillos, a popular drink in Chile known for it’s refreshing peach and cinnamon flavors
Head to Plaza de Armas where you’ll see Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, the Chilean National History Museum, and the Central Post Office Building
Day 3: Free day in Santiago
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Santiago or add an excursion.
Valparaíso Street Art & Chilean Wine Country
From $179 per person
Punta Arenas1 night
Day 4: Flight to Punta Arenas & sightseeing tour
Included meal: Breakfast
Fly to Punta Arenas in southern Patagonia this morning. Then, set off on a guided tour alongside your Tour Director.
Visit Mirador Cerre de la Cruz to soak in beautiful views of the city
Walk around the Cemetery of Punta Arenas
Stroll through Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square
View the beautiful European-style architecture of the Palacio Sara Braun
Torres del Paine Region2 nights
Day 5: Torres del Paine Region via Patagonian estancia
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Spend a free morning in Punta Arenas or add an excursion.
Then, visit a Patagonian estancia, or ranch, as you make your way to the Torres del Paine region.
Learn about work and life on the ranch while watching a sheep-shearing demonstration
Enjoy a barbecue lunch of regional specialties
Isla Magdalena Penguin Colony
From $175 per person
Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Torres del Paine National Park & Milodon Cave
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set out to explore the many natural wonders in Torres del Paine National Park, one of the largest of its kind in Chile.
Embark on a 2.5–3.5-hour round-trip guided hike from the Salto Grande waterfall to the Mirador Cuernos scenic outlook
View the towering peaks of Los Cuernos del Paine, for which the park was named
Stand on the banks Lago Nordenskjöld, one of the park’s glittering glacial lakes
Try to spot guanacos, foxes, rheas, and birds as you go
Enjoy an included lunch at Lago Grey restaurant
As you travel back to your hotel, stop to enter Milodon Cave.
View its wealth of prehistoric fossils
Learn about the extinct animal remnants discovered in the cave
Sit down for an included dinner in Puerto Natales this evening.
El Calafate2 nights
Day 7: Transfer to El Calafate
Included meal: Breakfast
Depart early this morning and cross the border into Argentina as you make your way to the town of El Calafate. Later, enjoy a free evening before settling in to your estancia hotel.
Please note: For an additional cost, you can book a visit to the Glaciarium museum and a dinner in El Calafate this evening through your Tour Director.
Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Los Glaciares National Park
Included meal: Breakfast
Make your way to Los Glaciares National Park today for an up-close look at the growing Perito Moreno Glacier.
Stop at Lago Argentino to take in the surrounding mountain views, keeping an eye out for the flamingos and condors that call the lake their home (seasonal)
Arrive in Los Glaciares National Park and embark on a cruise along the Perito Moreno Glacier face
Enjoy a guided hike along one of the paths near Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park with your Tour Director or opt for free time to hike and explore on your own
Buenos Aires2 nights
Day 9: Flight to Buenos Aires
Included meal: Breakfast
Board your flight to Buenos Aires this morning.
Then, spend free time in the city or add an excursion.
Buenos Aires Tango Lesson, Show & Dinner
From $129 per person
Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting, Farewell dinner
Embark on a guided tour of the city where tango was born.
Drive through the aristocratic Retiro and Recoleta neighborhoods to visit the grave of Eva Perón, the former First Lady of Argentina
Stop by a historic, local cafe to try dulce de leche, a sweet spread made from milk and sugar
Make your way past the National Museum of Fine Arts and the beautiful parks and gardens of Palermo
Drive along 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest street in the world
Explore Plaza de Mayo, site of the May Revolution in 1810, and enter the neoclassical Metropolitan Cathedral
Walk through the La Boca neighborhood, where the influence of its Italian settlers can still be felt today
Enjoy free time to explore the colorful neighborhood
Later, celebrate your trip with your group at a farewell dinner.
Overnight Flight1 night
Day 11: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast
Relax in a dayroom in Buenos Aires before boarding your flight home tonight or early tomorrow morning. If you’re continuing on the tour extension, you’ll fly to the Argentinian side of Iguazú Falls this afternoon.
Arrive Home
Day 12: Arrival at home
Arrive home today.
Extension to Iguazú Falls
Fly to Iguazú to check out its impressive waterfall from the Argentinian side. You'll take a train to Devil's Throat, hop in a Jeep to ride through the rainforest, and visit the Macuco Falls Canyon by powerboat.
Iguazú Falls3 nights
Day 11: Flight to the Iguazú Falls Region
Included meal: Breakfast
Fly to the Argentinian side of Iguazú Falls this afternoon.
Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Iguazú Falls
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend the day soaking in the natural wonders of Iguazú National Park.
Ride through the park aboard an ecological train
Walk along a pathway to arrive in front of Devil’s Throat where you can take photos of the incredible waterfall
Enjoy another train ride to see the upper section of the park, including the San Martín, Dos Hermanas, and Bozzetti falls
Take a guided walk through the lower section of the park to get up-close to the falls and see the area’s flora and fauna
Please note: Pack rain gear for today’s activities and be prepared to walk on slippery, wet terrain.
Enjoy a free evening in the Iguazú Falls region or add an excursion.
Iguazú Cultural Dinner
From $179 per person
Day 13: Iguazú Falls Jeep & boat ride
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue exploring the wonders of Iguazú Falls today.
Set off on a Jeep ride through the sub-tropical rainforest
Hop aboard an inflatable power boat to ride through the Macuco Falls Canyon
Soak in the panoramic views of the falls from the Iguazú Basin
Please note: Pregnant women and people with heart or back conditions are restricted from taking part in the jeep and boat ride.
Enjoy a free afternoon in the Iguazú Falls region or add an excursion.
Sit down for an included dinner this evening.
Jasy Pora Guaraní Community Visit
From $115 per person
Overnight Flight1 night
Day 14: Flight to Buenos Aires & departure
Included meal: Breakfast
Fly back to Buenos Aires and relax in a dayroom before boarding your overnight or early morning flight home.
This was a totally outstanding tour! The tour director Juan and all the tour guides from Santiago, Punta Arenas, El Calafate, Buenos Aires, Iguazu were truly outstanding! We were able to see, do, and experience things I will never forget!
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Picture Perfect Adventure
3/10/23 by 7th-time traveler Christi
This was a phenomenal tour of Santiago, Patagonia, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls that definitely exceeded my expectations. It was worth the 3-year delay (due to Covid). This was my 7th tour with EF Go Ahead (GA) and this may have been my favorite GA tour so far! Every single place visited was breathta...
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Incredible experience
3/3/23 by 2nd-time traveler Nagmeh
This trip was incredible and met all expectations. We saw amazing landscapes and a ton of wildlife throughout the trip--from Andean condors, flamingos, and guanacos to monkeys in the Iguazu jungle! Highlights included the boat rides to the penguin island, along the Perito Moreno glaciers and under t...
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Pullman Santiago Vitacura
This modern hotel is located in the Vitacura neighborhood. Guests enjoy a bar, restaurant, and lounge. Nearby you’ll find Bicentenario Park, Sky Costa...
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Cabo de Hornos Hotel
This contemporary hotel is located in Punta Arenas. Guests enjoy a library, Wi-Fi, and laundry service. Nearby, you'll find Plaza de Armas, Magallanes...
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Hotel Costaustralis
This chateau style hotel is located in Puerto Natales, Chile. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the Patagonian Andes and on-site restaurant featuring Pa...
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Kosten Aike Hotel
This Alpine-style hotel is located in Calafate. Guests enjoy the spa, fitness center, and spacious rooms. Nearby you'll find the downtown area, the Ic...
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Grand Brizo Buenos Aires
This conveniently located hotel is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Guests enjoy the rooftop cocktail bar with views of city, an outdo...
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Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare package and you'll get:
Round-trip flight for your tour
Airport transfers at your destination
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24/7 support from our dedicated service team
Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
This tour visits Chile and Argentina. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least two blank passport pages for entry stamps.
Upon arrival in Chile, you will receive a Chilean tourist card that you must keep in your passport for the duration of your visit.
There is no visa required for U.S. or Canadian citizens to enter any of the countries visited on this tour.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code CAR.
You will walk for at least 3 hours daily across moderately uneven terrain, including rocky ground and unpaved trails.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of ferries and trains. You should also feel comfortable getting in and out of Jeeps and small boats on the tour extension.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Santiago and depart from Buenos Aires. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
Flights from Santiago to Punta Arenas and El Calafate to Buenos Aires are included in the price of your tour. (The tour extension also includes round-trip flights from Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls, as well as a train ride, Jeep ride, and boat ride in Iguazú National Park.)
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
Take proper care with sun exposure, as the sun can be especially strong in some of the regions on this tour.
Drink bottled water only. Refrain from ingesting tap water, including when brushing your teeth.
Avoid eating fresh fruits and vegetables unless they’re cooked or washed in clean water and peeled.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour and any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to your departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code CAR.
With its lengthy Pacific coastline, it’s no surprise that Chile is one of the world’s seafood capitals. Ceviche, mussels with salsa verde, and seafood empanadas are all not to be missed.
While in Patagonia, be sure to try Patagonian lamb, a regional specialty.
In Argentina, perhaps the most common dish is the asado, a series of salt-rubbed meats, ribs, and chorizo sausages cooked over a fire pit on metal grills and crosses. For dessert, try dulce de leche, a sweet, honey-and-milk paste in pastries.
Chile operates on 220 volts and uses Types C or L plugs with two round pins or three round pins, respectively.
Argentina operates on 220 volts and uses Types C or I plugs with two round pins or three flat pins, respectively.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in some hotels in this region may not be as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Argentina and mainland Chile are three hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and two hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET). Argentina does not currently observe Daylight Saving Time, though the country decides on a year-by-year basis. Chile stopped observing Daylight Saving Time in 2015.
From the end of March through mid-October, when it’s noon in New York City, it’s 2pm in Chile and Argentina. From the end of October through early March, when it’s noon in New York City, it’s 1pm in Chile and Argentina.
You will use the Chilean peso in Chile and the Argentine peso in Argentina.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $8USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
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