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See the best of Patagonia without compromising on the finer things
Get up close to Mount Fitz Roy, one of the most recognizable mountains in the world, with an individualized hiking route.
Relax on a premium excursion to Lago del Desierto, where you’ll sip wine and snack on cheeses by the lakeshore.
Enjoy small-group cultural excursions that reveal the reality of life on the sometimes harsh Patagonian landscape.
Snap photos of the most iconic glaciers in the region, ice cleaving off and creating massive waves in the glacial water.
Patagonia is a wild, untamed, rugged destination, but that doesn’t mean you need to rough it here! The Patagonia Luxury Tour captures the best of this legendary landscape’s glaciers, mountains, and lakes in the most comfortable, accommodating way. You’ll be staying in upscale hotels, dining on fine Argentine food and wine, and enjoying intimate, personalized tours to the top landmarks the area has to offer.
No sight is spared on this luxury tour, with excursions to Lago del Desierto, Los Glaciares, Fitz Roy, and Perito Moreno all on the itinerary. You’ll sit at the table of a local rancher and sip tea, cruise on a boat over alpine lakes, and take guided private treks to bewildering viewpoints. Watch the reel of mountaintops and valleys fly by in your private transfers and enjoy the views away from the crowds. Clink your glass, don your hiking shoes, and get ready for a luxury experience in Patagonia that captures the finer side of it all!
Patagonia is a wild, untamed, rugged destination, but that doesn’t mean you need to rough it here! The Patagonia Luxury Tour captures the best of this legendary landscape’s glaciers, mountains, and lakes in the most comfortable, accommodating way. You’ll be staying in upscale hotels, dining on fine Argentine food and wine, and enjoying intimate, personalized tours to the top landmarks the area has to offer.
No sight is spared on this luxury tour, with excursions to Lago del Desierto, Los Glaciares, Fitz Roy, and Perito Moreno all on the itinerary. You’ll sit at the table of a local rancher and sip tea, cruise on a boat over alpine lakes, and take guided private treks to bewildering viewpoints. Watch the reel of mountaintops and valleys fly by in your private transfers and enjoy the views away from the crowds. Clink your glass, don your hiking shoes, and get ready for a luxury experience in Patagonia that captures the finer side of it all!
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Patagonia Luxury Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival
Making it to El Calafate means making it to the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park, the gem of Patagonia. If you’ve got time after travelling, you can go birdwatching at Laguna Nimes or visit the ice museum, perhaps with a drink at the ice bar included.
Overnight Location: Hotel in El Calafate
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Estancias and the Perito Moreno Glacier
Waking up in Patagonia, your first adventure will involve stepping back in time at the estancias, the traditional Patagonian ranches that once had over 20,000 sheep living in them. Adventure from one estancia to the next, ending up at Nibepo Aike, where the family will share their history and show you how sheep were sheared prior to modern technology.
Next up is the Perito Moreno Glacier. Sail across the Brazo Rico, then take a laidback walk in the forest to reach a viewpoint of the glacier, marvelling at its pale blue, sheer faces. Returning to the ship, you’ll sail to the southern face of the glacier, sipping whiskey while you admire the incredible ice. This small-group expedition is a much quieter way to experience Patagonia’s most-photographed glacier.
The day ends with a drop-off at your hotel in El Calafate.
Overnight Location: Hotel in El Calafate
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 3 El Chaltén and Madsen’s House
Savour breakfast before departing for El Chaltén, a gorgeous drive with the mountains flanking the highway. After a post-arrival lunch, it’s on to the home of Andreas Madsen, a Danish man who lives in the valley with his family. Their unique history paints a picture of local life in this less-hospitable region.
After tea at his own dining room table, you’ll drive back to town to try out the assortment of restaurants and bars in the evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in El Chaltén
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Private Guided Trek in Los Glaciares
Those mountaintops have surely been taunting you throughout your adventures so far, but you don’t have to wait any longer to explore them! Hike through Patagonia’s unmatched Los Glaciares National Park with a guide today, choosing between a path to Laguna de los Tres or a shorter hike that still allows you to enjoy the scenery. If you’re up for it, we recommend the Laguna de los Tres trail for quintessential views of Fitz Roy rising dramatically over the lake, truly one of the most recognizable scenes in Patagonia.
Overnight Location: Hotel in El Chaltén
Distance: Up to 8 hours, flexible distance
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 5 Premium Excursion to Lago del Desierto
Yesterday’s beauty will be hard to beat, but today will come quite close. Driving through pristine valleys, beside the Continental Icefield, and alongside the Los Cóndores Range, you’ll have plenty to admire before stopping next to a thundering waterfall to stretch your legs. Arrive at Lago del Desierto, where you’ll hike up to the Huemul Glacier viewpoint. This area is uniquely lush and humid for Patagonia and the perfect place to enjoy a typical Argentine lunch of cheese, cold meats, olives, and wine or beer.
After a perfect picnic, boat along Lago del Desierto, simply pristine with the snow-capped Andes framing it.
Overnight Location: Hotel in El Chaltén
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 6 Tour Concludes
Your 6 days in Patagonia are sure to be days you never forget. To complete the tour, you’ll drive back to El Calafate and depart from the local airport. Until next time!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Patagonia Luxury Tour Price and Dates
This guided sightseeing and walking tour in Argentinian Patagonia is run as a private tour for your group and the price depends on the number of participants.Prices below are per person.
- Guided groups of 2: from USD2620 per person*
- Guided groups of 3+: on request*
Accommodation on the Patagonia Luxury Tour
This tour is based in hotels. The hotels are 3 and 4-star and offer upscale amenities and service.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you would prefer a single room where available, you can pay a supplement. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Patagonia Luxury Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and certain drinks are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
All personal and luggage transfers as needed in the itinerary are included, including airport transfers.
Also Included
- Guide services
- Entrance fees
Not included
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Visas if required
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Optional activities or excursions
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Equipment hire if needed
- How hard is the Patagonia Luxury Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Argentina?
- Are meals included on the Patagonia Luxury Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to El Calafate to start this tour?
- What should I bring?
- Is the Patagonia Luxury Tour in English?
- Where does the Patagonia Luxury Tour tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Argentina?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Argentina?
- When is the best time to travel to Argentina for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 2/5. There is one day where you will hike, but you can choose from a longer, more demanding route and a shorter, easier route. The rest of the tour only requires light walking.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and certain drinks are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly into El Calafate Airport (FTE). You will be picked up and taken to your hotel.
You should bring a 30-litre backpack, warm hat, fleece jacket, waterproof jacket, waterproof pants, hiking boots, sunglasses, trekking poles (optional), lip balm (it’s dry in Patagonia), sunscreen, water bottle, and warm gloves. Any equipment you don’t own can be rented locally if needed.
Yes, your guide will be English-speaking.
The tour ends in El Calafate. You will be taken to the airport at the end of your tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to visit Argentina for this tour is between December and February when the weather is at its warmest, but do still be prepared for variable conditions and wind.
Customer Ratings
Walk Patagonia is an expert of the region, and they work with the most reliable and trustworthy operators: they recommend the best Hoteliers and local transport operators available. This operator avoids working with the low-cost operators that offer attractive prices but unreliable services.
