Chile to Argentina: Off the Beaten Track Patagonia

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Discover Patagonia at its most beautiful, cultural and varied...

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... as you explore some of its greatest hidden gems.

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Walk in ancient primeval rainforests...

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Look out on epic desert canyons...

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Watch herds of guanacos and soaring condors...

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And hike below dramatic snowy mountains.

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There is rich local culture to explore too...

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Including precious 10,000-year-old cave art...

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... And some truly special places to stay.

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Scenery of unimaginable scale and beauty, incredible wildlife of all kinds; local flavour, traditional culture and welcoming people. If you're looking for an intrepid journey through epic undiscovered Patagonia, this is it.

  • Self drive
  • Undiscovered Patagonia
  • Mountains, forests, lakes
  • Canyons, steppe & more
  • Incredible wildlife
  • Meet the locals
  • Special places to stay
  • Hikes for all abilities
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What's included

Key Info

22 nights hotel accommodation

(enquire for hotel details)

Private airport transfers

Hire vehicle

2 x Internal flights

All breakfasts

10 x lunches

12 x dinners


Guided Activities

Private Santiago city tour

Choice of kayak or boat tour with guided walk in Queulat

Private Spanish-speaking mountain guide walk in Cerro Castillo

Private Cueva de las Manos visit & walk

2 x Private Pinturas Canyon walk

2 x shared guided days around Lago Posadas

Private farmstead visit

Private kayak and walk in Patagonia National Park

Private fossil hike


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Holiday Guide with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture

Exclusive departure date


Please note: International travel & fuel for vehicle hire not included.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Santiago de Chile


A warm welcome awaits as you land in Chile's thriving capital. Head out with your guide to explore on foot, walking as much or as little as you like. Being downtown means you are close to Santiago's best restaurants, so you'll have no trouble finding somewhere special for dinner.

Day 2

Fly south to Patagonia


Day 3

Explore Queulat's forests and fjord


Day 4

Hike to a hanging glacier viewpoint


Day 5

Travel to the Cerro Castillo mountains


Day 6

Hike in Cerro Castillo National Park


Day 7

Cross Chile's biggest lake


Day 8

Walk in ancient lunar landscapes


Day 9

Cross into Argentina


Day 10

Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Spend a day...

On a traditional estancia ranch

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Get close to...

Guanacos, condors & more

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Marvel...

At prehistoric cave art

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Gaze...

At incredible starry skies

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Kayak...

On a crystal-clear river

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Walk...

To a hanging glacier viewpoint

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Hike...

In amazing mountain scenery

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Drink...

Yerba maté like a local

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Linger...

Over tasty homecooked food

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Discover...

Secret views & waterfalls

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Meet...

Patagonia's friendly locals

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Watch...

Dolphins in a Pacific fjord

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Drive...

On gloriously scenic roads

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Look out...

For locals along the road!

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Hunt...

For ancient arrowheads

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