11-Nights Heart of Patagonia - Classic Group from $8,495

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OFFER ID 1690964

Heart Of Patagonia - Classic Group
Travel through South America on this Patagonia guided tour, crossing Chile and Argentina to experience one of the world’s most remote and striking regions. Visit Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares national parks, cruise past towering icebergs and walk beneath the peaks of the Andes. Learn about traditional ranch life at an estancia, meet a glacier expert and discover how climate change is shaping the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Along the way, explore Santiago and Buenos Aires, gaining insight into the political and cultural histories of South America’s southern capitals.


Dining Summary

  • 11 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 4 Lunch (L)
Choice Highlights
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Puerto Natales: Ride through sweeping Patagonian landscapes on horseback, following trails used by local gauchos. As you move across the windswept terrain, gain insight into ranching traditions that define life in this remote region, all while enjoying panoramic views of the fjord and the surrounding steppe.
  • Puerto Natales: Explore the rich biodiversity of the peninsula on foot, hiking through wetlands and evergreen forest along the edge of Última Esperanza Fjord. With a Local Expert, spot native birds and uncover the delicate ecosystems that thrive in this dramatic southern wilderness.
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Torres del Paine National Park: Meet the baqueanos, Patagonia’s skilled horsemen and guardians of local ranching tradition. Many of these local cowboys are the descendants of horsemen who came to work ranches in this remote region more than a century ago. During your time with them, you'll be shown how to properly saddle a horse, nail a horseshoe and of course how to ride. Enjoy a Yerba mate tea with them while chatting about Patagonian culture.
  • Torres del Paine National Park: Join an immersive tour of the region's oldest organic kitchens and garden at the Reserva Cerro Paine. Using bio-intensive sustainable methods, this farm  conserves traditional heirloom varieties as well as an assortment of culinary and medicinal herbs.
Authentic Dining
  • Santiago: In the evening meet your Travel Director and fellow guests at the hotel, where you'll enjoy a delicious dinner while getting to know some of your new travel companions.
  • Torres del Paine National Park: Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared dinner inspired by the rugged beauty of Torres del Paine. Crafted with fresh, regional ingredients, each dish offers a taste of Patagonian tradition. As evening settles over the dramatic peaks and plains, the setting creates a dining experience as memorable as the landscape itself.
  • Buenos Aires: Mark the end of your journey with a memorable evening at El Viejo Almacén, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest and most revered tango venues. Set in the heart of San Telmo, this historic corner has echoed with music since the 1960s. Enjoy a traditional dinner followed by an evocative tango performance – a celebration of Argentina’s living cultural legacy.
Insight Choice
  • Puerto Natales: Ride through sweeping Patagonian landscapes on horseback, following trails used by local gauchos. As you move across the windswept terrain, gain insight into ranching traditions that define life in this remote region, all while enjoying panoramic views of the fjord and the surrounding steppe.
  • Puerto Natales: Explore the rich biodiversity of the peninsula on foot, hiking through wetlands and evergreen forest along the edge of Última Esperanza Fjord. With a Local Expert, spot native birds and uncover the delicate ecosystems that thrive in this dramatic southern wilderness.
  • Torres del Paine National Park: Meet the baqueanos, Patagonia’s skilled horsemen and guardians of local ranching tradition. Many of these local cowboys are the descendants of horsemen who came to work ranches in this remote region more than a century ago. During your time with them, you'll be shown how to properly saddle a horse, nail a horseshoe and of course how to ride. Enjoy a Yerba mate tea with them while chatting about Patagonian culture.
  • Torres del Paine National Park: Join an immersive tour of the region's oldest organic kitchens and garden at the Reserva Cerro Paine. Using bio-intensive sustainable methods, this farm  conserves traditional heirloom varieties as well as an assortment of culinary and medicinal herbs.
Insight Experiences
  • Puerto Natales: Cruise across the fjords of Última Esperanza to a remote Patagonian ranch, where warm sopaipillas and mate await. Choose your activity, then witness sheepdogs in action and traditional shearing. Over a slow-roasted lamb barbecue, discover the enduring rhythms of ranch life and the deep-rooted traditions of Chile’s southern frontier.
  • El Calafate: Gain a deeper understanding of Patagonia’s glaciers through a talk with a Local Expert. Discover how these vast ice fields have shaped the region’s geography over thousands of years, and learn about the scientific impact of climate change on their structure, movement and future within the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
Make Travel Matter
  • Santiago: Engage with a centuries-old craft brought to life by southern Chilean artisans at Santiago’s Pueblito Los Dominicos. Discover how delicate strands of horsehair are dyed, woven and transformed into intricate designs. Watch the process unfold, meet the makers and try your hand at this rare art form in a setting designed to preserve its legacy. Your experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Top Rated Highlights
  • Santiago: Trace Chile’s history through Santiago’s neoclassical heart. At the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral, admire one of Santiago’s


11 nights from $8,495 per person

Itinerary
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Featured Destinations
Santiago
Buenos Aires
El Calafate
Torres del Paine
Puerto Natales

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
10/19/2026 - 10/30/2026
from $8,495 per person
11/09/2026 - 11/20/2026
from $8,495 per person
11/30/2026 - 12/11/2026
from $8,495 per person


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Length
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Vacation Rating
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