Patagonia II: Adventure to the End of the World with Outdoorsy Gals

Experience the best of Patagonia on this adventure of a lifetime with Outdoorsy Gals! Take in beautiful blue lagoons, mountain glaciers and jaw-dropping views from Argentina to Chile, all while meeting new friends from all over the globe.

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About this trip:

  • Date: October 28 – November 4, 2022
  • 8 days
  • 15-20 Spots
  • Double Occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)
  • 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
  • Outdoorsy Gals will provide 3 transfers from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) , between 8 AM and 5 PM
  • Outdoorsy Gals will provide 2 transfers to Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) on the last day
  • 25% down payment due at checkout

Activities Included:

  •  Cerro Torre OR Mirador de los Cóndores y Águilas
  •  Laguna de Los Tres Hike
  •  Base Las Torres Trek
  • Highlights of Torres del Paine National Park Tour (by bus)
  •  Los Glaciares National Park Tour (including Nautical Safari boat tour)

Other Inclusions:

  •  Double occupancy in 3-star hotels
  •  Local guide throughout trip
  •  All city transfers
  • Arrival airport transfer (until 5pm on first day)
  •  Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)

Optional Activities:

$ – Perito Moreno Glacier Ice Trek

Exclusions:

  •  Flights
  •  Alcohol and any meals (except as noted)
  •  Visas & Travel Insurance
  • Airport Transfers Outside of Designated Times

Pricing:

$2,795

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Itinerary:

Day 1 –

  • Welcome to Patagonia! Outdoorsy Gals will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel in El Calafate where your adventure begins. We will provide 3 transfers from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) , between 8 AM and 5 PM.
  • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included.
  • Overnight in Hotel Rincon del Calafate or similar

Day 2 –

  • It’s your first day of the trip and you’re off to El Chaltén! Today will be packed with spectacular panoramic views of the town and breathtaking mountains so don’t forget to pack your camera.
  • Breakfast at the hotel is included.
  • Cerro Torre OR Mirador de los Cóndores y Águilas. Today you’ll hike Cerro Torre or Mirador de Los Cóndores y Águilas. From the viewpoint you will be able to see the best panoramic views of the entire valley, whose hills and granite needles surround the town and De Las Vueltas river. Distance: 4 miles / Duration: 2-4 hours/ Difficulty: Easy. Please note: All hikes are subject to change due to weather.
  • Overnight in Pudu Lodge or similar
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Day 3 –

  • Time for more trekking! Wake up and enjoy a hearty breakfast before meeting your guide for a full day of hiking in El Chaltén.
  • Breakfast at the hotel is included + boxed lunch is included.
  • Laguna de Los Tres Hike. This hike will take you across the Del Salto Stream and its icy blue water, where the surrounding orange rocks create a picturesque foreground to Mount Fitz Roy. The trail finishes at the ridge of the rocky De Los Tres Glacier – an enormous natural arch containing the clear blue water of the lagoon with magnificent views of the De Los Tres glacier. This is the closest and most extraordinary view of the granite wall of Mount Fitz Roy and surrounding peaks. Distance: 16 miles / Duration: 8-9 hours / Difficulty: Moderate-difficult / Elevation Gain: 2,300 feet. Please note: All hikes are subject to change due to weather.
  • Overnight in Pudu Lodge or similar

Day 4 –

  • Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel (included) before an early departure for Puerto Natales. From El Chaltén, you’ll cross the border into Chile and arrive at Puerto Natales in the late afternoon. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon to explore the port town.
  • Overnight in Sheuen Patagonia or similar

Day 5 –

  • You’re off to the park! Today, you’ll embark on a full day of trekking in the incredible Torres del Paine National Park and the unforgettable Base Las Torres trail!
  • Breakfast at the hotel is included + boxed lunch is incuded.
  • Base Las Torres Trek. Emerging from the dense forests along the Rio Ascencio, your climb will take you above the tree line to the base of Torres del Paine. The trail becomes rocky as it winds around granite boulders toward a glacial tarn, a bowl-shaped depression formed by glacial erosion. At the crest, you are rewarded by spectacular views of the Torres del Paine and the glacial tarn below. The trail is steep, and the going is tough at times but the views more than make up for the challenging trek. Distance: 11 miles / Duration: 6-8 hours / Difficulty: Moderate / Elevation Gain: 3,000 feet.
  • Overnight in Sheuen Patagonia or similar

Day 6 –

  • Say goodbye to Chile with one last visit to Torres del Paine National Park. You’ll depart from the hotel in the morning and return to where it all began in El Calafate later that night (depending on the border crossing to Argentina).
  • Breakfast + boxed lunch are included.
  • Highlights of Torres del Paine National Park Tour (by bus). The bus tour offers excursions around the National Park where you’ll see some of the most iconic spots all in one day. Enjoy the best of the park and perhaps some exciting wildlife from the comfort of your vehicle. Along the way, you’ll be able to take some wonderful photos.
  • Our list of activities include: Sofia Lagoon, The Prat Mountain Range, Porteño Lake, Mesa Hill Toro, Lake Sierra del Toro, Sierra Ballena. Experience the breathtaking landscape and the Horns of Paine, the collective name given to a set of spiky granite peaks in Torres del Paine National Park, all standing over 2000 meters high. Hike along the shores of Lake Grey, and weather permitting, enjoy an incredible view of the Grey Peninsula. Break for lunch before heading toward the Salto Grande sector, where you’ll visit the viewpoint of Lake Nordenskjold and experience Laguna Amarga. Discover the Paine waterfall and see firsthand the milky glacier waters flowing through the Paine River to the Ultima Esperanza. Return to El Calafate after an outstanding and memorable day in the park. Overnight in El Calafate.
  • Overnight in Hotel Rincon del Calafate or similar

Day 7 –

  • Wake up and enjoy your last full day exploring with friends! Experience an unforgettable adventure in the icy world of Patagonia by visiting the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site, Perito Moreno Glacier.
  • Breakfast at the hotel is included.
  • Los Glaciares National Park Tour (including Nautical Safari boat tour). The adventure begins with a boat ride along the towering façade of the glacier – experience the calving of the glaciers as the ice pops, cracks and breaks away into the water. Your guide will lead you through the walkways to get a closer look at this jaw-dropping ice field from various viewpoints.
  • Perito Moreno Glacier Ice Trek (Optional). After exploring the glacier by boat and disembarking on the opposite shore, you will walk along the lateral side and ascend over the ice. This moderate circuit on the ice will introduce you to the fascinating glacial landscape, which looks as if you were on another planet. Notice the most incredible shades of blue as you pass streams, small lagoons, crevasses and sculptural ice formations. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
  • Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included.
  • Overnight in Hotel Rincon del Calafate or similar

Day 8 –

  • Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Until next time, my friend!
  • Breakfast at the hotel is included.
  • Outdoorsy Gals will provide 2 transfers to Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) on the last day