Thirteen days between ice, steppe and sea. Walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier and have lunch facing its ice wall. Sail the Beagle Channel on a private yacht. On the coast of Chubut, see whales or penguins depending on the season. Buenos Aires opens and closes the journey.
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Duration
13 days, 12 nights
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Season
October to March
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Regions
Buenos Aires, Santa Cruz, Tierra del Fuego and Chubut
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A private journey through Patagonia of ice and sea
The journey connects four landscapes. Glaciers and steppe in El Calafate. Forest, mountains and channel in Ushuaia. Atlantic coastline and marine wildlife in Puerto Madryn. Buenos Aires serves as the gateway in and out. Long distances are covered by plane. On land, all transfers are private. Some excursions operate in small groups. If you prefer a 100% private journey, we can quote it upon request. |
The journey at a glance
— Five stops: Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Puerto Madryn and Buenos Aires.
— Three boat trips: Delta, Lake Argentino and Beagle Channel.
— Choice of experiences in Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn.
— Four domestic flights. All transfers by private service.
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| 01 | Trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier | A guided walk with crampons across the glacier ice. |
| 02 | Lunch facing the glacier | A cruise on Lake Argentino with lunch on board, facing the glacier's ice wall. |
| 03 | Private yacht on the Beagle Channel | A full day of private sailing, with lunch on board. |
| 04 | Whales or penguins in Chubut | From June to December, southern right whales in Península Valdés. From September to April, Magellanic penguins in Punta Tombo. |
An indicative structure with a carefully considered pace. Each day is adjusted to your preferences in the tailor-made quotation.
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Days 1–2
Stop 01
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Buenos Aires: barbecue and Delta
Day 1. Arrival at Ezeiza and private transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon to settle in. In the evening, welcome dinner at a fire-cooking restaurant in Palermo with a Recommended distinction from the 2026 Michelin Guide. Multi-course Argentine barbecue, with an optional wine pairing. 
Day 2. Cruise through the Paraná Delta to a private island. Contemporary art, guided walk and three-course lunch prepared by a chef. Private round-trip transfers. Suggested hotel
Hub Porteño — Recoleta. An 11-room townhouse with the atmosphere of a private home.
Legado Mítico — Palermo. Each room is inspired by a different Argentine figure.
Alvear Palace — Recoleta, on Avenida Alvear. A classic city hotel.
Four Seasons Buenos Aires — Recoleta. Hotel tower and an early 20th-century mansion.
Algodon Mansion — Recoleta. A 1912 mansion converted into an all-suite hotel.
Faena Hotel Buenos Aires — Puerto Madero. Historic building beside the dock.
Included experiences
— Welcome dinner at a Michelin-recommended fire-cooking restaurant.
— Navigation and chef-prepared lunch on a private island in the Delta.
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Days 3–5
Stop 02
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El Calafate: estancia, ice and lake
Day 3. Private transfer to Aeroparque and flight to El Calafate. Private transfer to a local estancia. Country-style lunch and horseback ride across the steppe. Transfer to the hotel. Day 4. Full day in Los Glaciares National Park. Walkways facing Perito Moreno, boat crossing and guided glacier trek with crampons.
Day 5. Navigation on Lake Argentino with lunch on board facing the glacier. 
Suggested hotel
EOLO Patagonia's Spirit — Relais & Châteaux. A 4,000-hectare estancia in the La Anita valley, on the road to Perito Moreno. All-inclusive format.
Pristine El Calafate Luxury Camp — Six domes at Estancia Dos Lagos, overlooking Perito Moreno and featuring an outdoor hot tub. All inclusive. Open from October to April.
Estancia Cristina Lodge — Inside Los Glaciares National Park, facing Upsala Glacier. Boat access. All inclusive. Open from October to April.
Included experiences
— Estancia visit with lunch and horseback ride.
— Trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier.
— Navigation with lunch facing the glacier.
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Days 6–8
Stop 03
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Ushuaia: channel, forest and king crab
Day 6. Private transfer to the airport and flight to Ushuaia. Private transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon. Day 7. Choose between two experiences. Option A
Journey to Gable Island and Estancia Harberton, the oldest estancia in Tierra del Fuego, founded in 1886. Patagonian lunch. From November to April.
Option B
Lakes Route along Route 3, stopping at lakes Escondido and Fagnano. Fine-dining lunch featuring king crab in Puerto Almanza, on the Beagle Channel. Year-round.
Day 8. Private yacht navigation on the Beagle Channel, with lunch on board. 
Suggested hotel
Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa — In Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve, at elevation, overlooking the forest and channel.
Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa — Facing the Beagle Channel, 15 minutes from downtown. Own boat for navigation experiences.
Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort — On the forested slopes outside the city, overlooking the channel.
Included experiences
— Gable Island and Estancia Harberton, or Lakes Route with king crab in Puerto Almanza.
— Private yacht on the Beagle Channel with lunch on board.
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Days 9–11
Stop 04
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Puerto Madryn: whales and penguins
Day 9. Flight to Trelew and private transfer to Puerto Madryn. Free afternoon on the coast of Golfo Nuevo. Days 10 and 11. Choose two of three experiences, depending on the travel dates. Option A
Punta Tombo and Welsh afternoon tea in Gaiman. Visit the largest continental colony of Magellanic penguins, around 180 km south of Puerto Madryn. Afterwards, enjoy tea in a town founded by Welsh settlers. From September to April.
Option B
Punta Tombo, vineyards and lunch at a winery. Penguin colony in the morning followed by lunch at a local winery. From September to April.
Option C
Whale watching and lunch at Estancia San Lorenzo. Boat trip to see southern right whales in Península Valdés followed by lunch at the estancia. From June to December.
Suggested hotel
Hotel Territorio — Puerto Madryn, facing Golfo Nuevo.
Included experiences
— Two experiences of your choice from the three options.
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Day 12
Stop 05
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Buenos Aires: free day
Private transfer to Trelew and flight to Buenos Aires. Private transfer to the hotel. Free day for walking, shopping or relaxing. |
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Day 13
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Departure
Private transfer to Ezeiza according to your departure time. |
From October to March there are more daylight hours and better conditions for sailing and walking. Wildlife experiences in Chubut depend on the season.
| September to December | The best window for Chubut: whales and penguins at the same time. Gable Island and Harberton from November. In El Calafate, seasonal hotels open in October. |
| January to March | Austral summer and long days. Penguins in Punta Tombo, without whales. In Chubut, the two experiences are selected from options A and B. |
| April | Penguins until Punta Tombo closes for the season. Final month for seasonal hotels in El Calafate. |
| May to August | No penguins in Punta Tombo. Whales from June. Snow in Ushuaia. The itinerary is redesigned with different hotels and experiences. |
