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Patagonia: Journey to the end of the world
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16 days
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Central and South America
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Active pace
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Globus escorted tours
Our first-class range of tours include more of everything you love, weaving in VIP access to the must-see sights and authentic experiences so you come away from your holiday having truly lived each place you visit.
Sail icy fjords and hike native forests in the heart of Patagonia: land of fire and ice. Journey through a rarely-seen wilderness of glacial beauty, set against a stunning Andes backdrop; explore the colonial avenues and lively city quarters of Santiago and Buenos Aires.
At a glance
- Santiago Sample delicious local delicacies at the bustling La Vega market.
- Torres del Paine National Park Discover prehistoric fossils in Milodon Cave.
- Los Glaciares National Park Walk the catwalks of the still-advancing Perito Moreno Glacier.
- Tierra del Fuego National Park Explore this arresting ecosystem on a guided hike.
- Buenos Aires sightseeing Wander its elegant colonial streets and visit the Recoleta Cemetery.
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
Private home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our private home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
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Make your own way
If you prefer the flexibility of making your own travel arrangements and join us directly overseas, you can book this tour excluding flights, transfers and private home pick-up. Just call our travel specialists on 0330 0588 237 to confirm the price for your preferred date.
For more information please see our booking conditions for tour-only holidays.
Patagonia: Journey to the end of the world
Customer Reviews
Holiday content was very good but Archers lose marks by...
23rd March 2018
Mr David Jones
Holiday content was very good but Archers lose marks by not being aware of our re-scheduled outward flight (due to Amsterdam airport closure because of snow). In reply to our complaint that we were not met in Santiago, they said we should have informed the out of hours number of the new flight. Globus, their partner, had not checked our arrival details and met the original (cancelled) plane 2 hours later. A shambles which spoiled the start of this holiday of a lifetime.
Overview
Sail icy fjords and hike native forests in the heart of Patagonia: land of fire and ice. Journey through a rarely-seen wilderness of glacial beauty, set against a stunning Andes backdrop; explore the colonial avenues and lively city quarters of Santiago and Buenos Aires.
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Depart UK
Day1
Santiago
Day2
Arrive in Santiago where you will be transferred to your hotel.
The day is yours to relax or explore Santiago at your own pace.
Santiago.
Day3
Welcome to Chile, South America's longest and narrowest country, with more than 2,650 miles of beautiful Pacific coastline. Depart early afternoon and enjoy a tour of Santa Rita Winery, founded in 1880 with the finest of French vine stocks. See the wine cellars, the beautiful vineyards, and learn about the wine-making process. You will get the chance to taste, design, blend, bottle, cork, and label your own wine during your visit. Wrap it up with a wine tasting and bring home the bottle that you created.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Santiago
Day4
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 horseracing track in the oldest residential part of the city, the famous Alameda, Santiago's colourful main avenue, San Francisco Church, and Santa Lucia Hill. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit La Vega central market to learn about typical food in Chile, including steaming pots of cazuela and humitas, similar to tamales! Top off your sightseeing with a terremoto drink at a local pub and a visit to Cerro San Cristobal for a stunning view of Santiago and the Andes.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Santiago - Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Day5
Depart Santiago and fly to Punta Arenas on the Straight of Magellan, gateway to Chile'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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park
Day6
Visit the legendary Milodon 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. Spanning a massive area, it 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. 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 park’s fauna, such as herds of guanacos, foxes, swans, and birds. This afternoon, take a narrated boat ride on Lago Grey to see the imposing Grey Glacier, floating icebergs, and enjoy the beautiful views and rugged landscapes!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Torres Del Paine National Park
Day7
Today, enjoy a full day exploring the park. See Los Cuernos, or “the horns,” the iconic jagged granite peaks that loom over the windswept plains. Next, view the spectacular waterfall, Salto Grande in the park’s lake district. After lunch at the hotel, head to the Laguna Azul where you have a good chance of seeing some of the park’s wildlife including guanacos and condors. End the day at Cascada Paine, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by rugged vistas
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Torres Del Paine National Park–El Calafate, Argentina
Day8
After breakfast, 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
El Calafate Glacier Cruise & Estancia Visit
Day9
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. Disembark at a historic ranch, Estancia Cristina, on the shores of Lago Argentino. Whether you prefer a quiet day of touring and history or more adventurous activities, like trekking or exploring by four-wheel-drive vehicle — the choice is yours during your ranch visit.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier
Day10
A must for all visitors to Argentina is a visit to Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. Forming part of the Patagonian Continental Ice Field, from which 13 glaciers descend on the Atlantic side to flow into the Viedma and Argentino Lakes, this glacier is one of the few in the world that is still advancing. During your walking tour along the catwalks, marvel at the breath-taking glacier views and with some luck, see the ice calve into the waters below.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
El Calafate - Ushuaia
Day11
After breakfast, fly to Ushuaia, Argentina—the end of the world! You'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!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park
Day12
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, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the delicate ecosystems here.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
Day13
Fly to Buenos Aires today, the "Paris of South America" and capital of Argentina. Fabulous food, shopping, and architecture all converge here to create a distinctly Latin vibe. Tonight, enjoy a wine tasting led by a local sommelier at an exclusive Cava, where you will try some famous Argentine wines, followed by dinner in this intimate setting.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Buenos Aires
Day14
Your guided sightseeing starts at Plaza de Mayo to see La Casa Rosada (the President's Pink House) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, housing San Martin's Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Peron. Next, in La Boca, a colourful district and site of the city's first port, take a short walking tour of this unique neighbourhood, then continue to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. Top off the evening at a famous tango club, where instructors are ready to lead a tango lesson, followed by a farewell dinner of Argentine steaks and other local specialties. End the night with a show featuring flawless performances of Latin America's most sensuous dance — the Tango!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Buenos Aires - UK
Day15
Your tour ends today.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Home landing in the UK
Day16
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Santiago - Sheraton Santiago
This contemporary hotel is ideally located within minutes of some of the city's best shopping areas, restaurants, and attractions. The hotel features three Chilean inspired restaurants, two bars, state-of-the-art fitness centre, indoor and outdoor pools, beauty salon, tennis court, gift shop, and access to medical services.
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Location
Ave Santa Amaria 1742 Santiago, Chile
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Facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Puerto Natales/Patagonia - Remota
The Remota Hotel was built in the wild landscape of the Patagonia plains and offers an environmentally friendly hotel option. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, gift shop, Internet, and spa with indoor pool, sauna, and jacuzzi. The hotel offers talks on local nature & culture, as well bonfires, music and movie nights.
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Location
Ruta 9 Norte, km 1.5, Huerto 279 Magallanes Puerto Natales/Patagonia, Chile
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Torres Del Paine/Patagonia - Hotel Las Torres
In the heart of Chilean Patagonia and mythical Torres del Paine National Park, this charmingly rustic hotel provides a comfortable home base from which to explore the park's towering mountains, turquoise lakes, glaciers, ice fields, and steppes.
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Location
Parque Torres Del Paine Torres Del Paine, Chile
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
El Calafate - Kosten Aike
Kosten Aike Hotel in El Calafate is on the edge of the extensive and mysterious Patagonian plateau, on the foot of the imposing Mountain range of the Andes and in front of the majestic National Park the Glaciers. Amenities include a restaurant, gym, spa, playroom, business centre, room service, laundry, and recreated ancestral Tehuelche designs throughout the hotel by prominent Argentine artists.
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Location
Gobernador Moyano 1243 El Calafate, Argentina
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
Ushuaia - Cliene Del Faro
Cilene del Faro Suites & Spa looks out onto the Beagle Channel with the Andes mountains behind, protecting it from the strong Patagonian winds. This hotel offers top-notch style and elegance during your stay in this fascinating part of the world. Located close to Ushuaia's attractions and featuring soft and cosy rooms, you'll have all the comforts of home at your fingertips.
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Location
Yaganes 74 Ushuaia, Argentina
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Buenos Aires - Hilton Buenos Aires
Exceptionally located in the riverside Puerto Madero district, Hilton Buenos Aires is within walking distance of the city's top attractions and best restaurants. Guests can enjoy Argentinian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, relax at the rooftop pool, get pampered at the spa, or unwind in one of the hotel's stylish guestrooms.
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Location
Macacha Guemes 351 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer