Patagonia / Peru

Patagonia, Peru Tour

16 days | 15 nights
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Join us on an amazing journey through two of South America's most mesmerizing destinations with our 16-day Patagonia and Peru tour. This extraordinary adventure seamlessly weaves together the rugged beauty of Patagonia and the ancient wonders of Peru, promising an immersive experience that will leave you captivated at every turn.

Our adventure begins amidst the vibrant energy of Buenos Aires, where the rhythm of tango dances through the streets and historic landmarks await exploration. From there, we venture southward to the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier, a magnificent spectacle of ice that commands attention with its sheer grandeur and dynamic presence.

Continuing our expedition into the heart of Patagonia, we find ourselves immersed in the breathtaking landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park. Towering peaks, pristine lakes, and sprawling glaciers set the stage for unforgettable hikes and moments of awe-inspiring tranquility.

Leaving behind the rugged beauty of Patagonia, we set our sights on the ancient treasures of Peru. In Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire, we'll wander through narrow cobblestone streets lined with colonial architecture and uncover the secrets of this storied city.

The journey continues into the Sacred Valley, where ancient ruins and traditional Andean villages offer glimpses into Peru's rich cultural heritage. Finally, we reach the pinnacle of our adventure as we ascend to the legendary Machu Picchu, where the ancient Inca citadel awaits, shrouded in mist and mystery, beckoning us to discover its secrets.

Join us on this extraordinary expedition where the natural wonders of Patagonia and the cultural marvels of Peru converge to create an experience unlike any other.

Destinations

Multi-country

Trip at a glance

Visits

ARGENTINA: Buenos Aires, Tango-show Dinner, Tigre

PATAGONIA: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Isla de los Lobos, Perito Moreno Glacier, Uspala & Spegazzini Glaciers, Los Glaciares National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Grey Glacier, Estancia La Peninsula

PERU: Machu Picchu, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Lima

Trip details

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL AND SOUTHERN BUENOS AIRES CITY-TOUR

Morning

Arrival at Ezeiza, Buenos Aires' international airport.

Meet and greet with your private English-speaking guide.

Transfer to the city centre (45 min).

Afternoon

Discover the capital's main square, La Plaza de Mayo, from where the Avenida de Mayo, Buenos Aires's main avenue starts. All the landmarks of the nation's history can be found here: among which are La Casa Rosada, the seat of the Government, the white Cabildo, a historic place of administrative power now a museum retracing the history of the city and the city's imposing cathedral.

Later, take time to wander the streets of San Telmo, the neighborhood where the city's most illustrious families used to live which is also the cradle of tango. Nowadays, the cobbled streets are lined by antique stores and secondhand dealers.

Your next stop will be in La Boca, a typical and colorful neighborhood whose atmosphere reminds us of the strong influence of European emigrants, mainly Italian, on the city's history. Visit the famous 'Caminito', a street much like an open-air museum and stop by 'La Bombonera', the world-famous soccer stadium of La Boca.

Your tour will finish in Puerto Madero, a pioneer project for the rehabilitation of the old docks of the city that was started in the 90s. The modern feel of the area remains loyal to its maritime merchant past, but all new buildings now host restaurants, bars and luxury apartments.

Evening

Free evening in Buenos Aires.

Overnight at your hotel in Buenos Aires.

Day 2 MORNING TOUR IN TIGRE, FREE AFTERNOON, TANGO SHOW DINNER

Morning

Morning transfer to the peaceful town of Tigre (1 hour). Named after the jaguars, this town is locally known as 'Tigres'.

The Paraná Delta is the only one in the world that continues to move forward. Naturally hostile and very wild, this beautiful part of the province of Buenos Aires was particularly well fitted and preserves its harmony.

You will enjoy a boat trip on the river (1 hour) to explore the Delta, its islands and its unique flora.

Afternoon

Transfer back to Buenos Aires (1 hour).

Rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy at your own leisure.

Evening

At about 8pm, transfer to a traditional café where you will spend the evening (10 min).

Dinner at a 100-year-old tango institution in the capital, followed by a 1h30 tango-show.

At about 11pm, transfer to your hotel (10 min).

Overnight at your hotel in Buenos Aires.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Dinner Tango Show

Day 3 FLIGHT TO USHUAIA

Morning

Private transfer from the hotel to Buenos Aires airport (AEP).

Domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (3 hours 35 min).

Afternoon

Meet and greet with your local host, transfer to your hotel (15 min).

Assistance with check-in.

Evening

Overnight in Ushuaia.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 4 Tierra del Fuego National Park, ISLA DE LOS LOBOS

Morning

Start exploring this incredible part of the world on a half-day tour in Tierra del Fuego National Park, a short drive out of the city center. The 240 square mile National Park (630 km²) is home to red wolves, beavers, rabbits and foxes that have long become permanent resident since they have been introduced. It is also the natural habitat of more than 90 species of birds.

Transfer from the hotel to the harbor.

Afternoon

This boat trip will allow you to see the Ushuaia Bay, the mountains Olivia and Cinco Hermanos, the “The Explorers” lighthouse, the Seal Lion Island and the Dispard Island, which is the habitat of a colony of cormorants.

Transfer from the harbor to the hotel.

Evening

Overnight at your hotel in Ushuaia.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 5 FLIGHT TO EL CALAFATE

Morning

Private transfer from the hotel to Puerto Iguazú airport.

Domestic flight from Iguazú to El Calafate (connecting flight in Buenos Aires).

Afternoon

Meet and greet with your local host, transfer to your hotel (25 min). 

Free afternoon to buy souvenirs and get some rest.

Evening

Free evening in El Calafate.

Overnight at your hotel in El Calafate.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 6 PERITO MORENO GLACIER, LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK, BOAT EXCURSION

Morning

Meet with your private driver and guide and drive along Lake Argentino (the largest freshwater lake in the country) towards Los Glaciares National Park (90 min).

Arrival at Perito Moreno glacier, named after the Argentinian explorer Francisco Moreno Pascacio.

Afternoon

Easy hike on the boardwalk to get different views of the 18-mile long (30 km), 3-mile wide (5 km) Perito Moreno glacier. Get your camera ready and listen for the roaring.

1-hour boat ride to get a really close view of the walls of the glacier.

End of the afternoon, drive back to El Calafate (90 min).

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in El Calafate.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 7 FULL DAY CRUISE TO USPALA AND SPEGAZZINI GLACIERS, LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK

Morning

Transfer to Punta Bandera (45 min).

Board your 5-hour cruise to the Uspala and Spegazzini glaciers located inside Los Glaciares National Park.

37 miles (60 km) long, 3 miles (5 km) wide and 230 feet (70 metres) tall, the Upsala glacier is the largest in this park and the longest in South America as its ice spreads over 300 square miles (780 km²).

The access to Upsala glacier is often limited because of the amount of ice on the passage, as result of glacier melting.

Afternoon

On your way to the Spegazzini glacier, enjoy the views of the Onelli and Agassi glaciers and the occasional iceberg.

Arrival at the Spegazzini glacier with its impressive wall towering up 135 metres (440 feet).

Disembark and transfer to your hotel in El Calafate.

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in El Calafate.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Box Lunch

Day 8 ROAD TO PUERTO NATALES

Remember that it is forbidden to bring fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products and any type of home-made food to Chile.

Morning

Transfer to the bus terminal (10 min).

Enjoy the scenic bus ride to Puerto Natales (3 hours 30 min).

After about 2 hours at the border with Chile, you will have to get off the bus for customs and immigration control.

Afternoon

Arrival in the afternoon at Puerto Natales in Chile.

Free afternoon for souvenir shopping.

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Puerto Natales.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 9 FULL DAY AT ESTANCIA PENINSULA

Estancia la Peninsula is a breathtaking retreat nestled in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the region's stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Situated amidst vast expanses of pristine wilderness, this historic ranch provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Morning

Boat ride on the Ultima Esperanza Fjord to reach the Estancia La Peninsula. 

Upon arrival, you will be able to choose between a horseback ride or a trekking option (2 hours).

Afternoon

Then you will enjoy a Patagonian lamb asado (vegetarian option available) followed by a demonstration of how shepherd dogs work and a sheep shearing.

These activities are accompanied by a thorough explanation of the life and work of a Patagonian rancher.

Transfer back to the hotel.

Evening

Free evening and overnight in Puerto Natales. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Patagonian lunch

Day 10 FULL DAY TOUR TO TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK, GREY GLACIER AND BEACH

Morning

We will start our excursion departing from the city of Puerto Natales to the majestic Torres del Paine National Park, which was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978 and belongs to the National System of Protected Wild Areas of the State of Chile.

On the way to the park, we will visit the Cueva del Milodón, a Natural Monument formed by three caverns and a rocky conglomerate called "Silla del Diablo", which is important because there have been remains of skin and bones of an extinct animal; the Mylodon Darwini, a large herbivore that became extinct thousands of years ago.

We will continue our journey until we reach the entrance gate of the park, the Laguna Amarga sector. From there with clear skies, we can take a beautiful postcard of the Torres del Paine, main attraction of the park and part of the Paine Mountain range.

Later we will stop to appreciate another symbol of the park; the "Horns of Paine" granite massif, where the black sedimentary rock of its tips is characterized, product of the contact with the magma of the interior of the earth, which shaped it thousands of years ago.

We will walk to "Salto Grande", the largest waterfall in the park, about 15 meters high, is mainly characterized by the power it has to drain Lake Nordenskjold and feed Lake Pehoé, a beautiful turquoise lake.

Afternoon

After this, we will follow the internal road passing by the Paine River, a point where we will be able to see the Cuernos del Paine. the Cuernos del Paine.

Passing by Lake Pehoe we will arrive after a very short walk to Salto Grande, a beautiful waterfall. In front of Nordenskjold Lake, we will find the viewpoint of the Horns, in a beautiful walk of 2 hours approx. from that place we can appreciate the most incredible view of the Cuernos del Paine and contemplate their environment that will envelop us with colors and its incredible nature, a privileged place for photography.

From there, the trip will take us to Sector Lago Grey where we will take a short walk along the beach to observe the beautiful icebergs that float in the cold waters of the lake of the same name. In this place we will take some time to enjoy our lunch with the most beautiful views. After a few hours and from this point we will return to Puerto Natales.

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Puerto Natales.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Lunch included

Day 11 FLIGHT TO LIMA

Morning

In the morning, transfer to Puerto Natales airport for your flight to Lima (connecting in Santiago).

Evening

Arrival at Jorge Chávez, Lima international airport.

Welcome by our local English-speaking staff.

Transfer to your hotel located in the residential and shopping district of Miraflores overlooking the Pacific ocean (1 hour).

Overnight at your hotel in Lima.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 12 LIMA CITY TOUR, FLIGHT TO CUSCO, TRANSFER TO THE SACRED VALLEY

Morning

City tour by car around Miraflores upmarket district, famous for its 'Malecon' (the strand) and Larcomar, the huge iconic shopping center overlooking the ocean. 

Drive along the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site before heading to Lima's historical center (30 min).

The city founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, still features many invaluable colonial buildings along the main square (the Plaza Mayor) and the nearby streets.

Discover Lima's Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the San Francisco Convent among many other impressive colonial buildings. 

Afternoon

In the afternoon, transfer to Lima airport (40 min to 1 hour) for your flight to Cusco (1 hour 15 min).

Arrival in Cusco (11,152 ft - 3400 m) where you will be welcome by your local driver and guide.

Transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley (1 hour 30 min). 

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 13 SACRED VALLEY: PISAC RUINS AND MARKET, OLLANTAYTAMBO FORTRESS

Morning

In the morning, drive from your hotel to the village of Pisac (1 hour) famous for its Sunday market where many indigenous Quechua communities meet to sell and trade their goods. 

The rest of the week, the whole place is bustling with a large handicraft and souvenir market. You will have time to search for jewellery, ponchos, hats, traditional music instruments, ceramics, alpaca products and many other typical Andean crafts (1 hour 30 min).

Visit Pisaqa, Intihuatana, Q’allaqasa, and Kinchiracay. (1 hour 30 min). All 4 places are part of an Inca site on the nearby hill at an altitude of 10,980 feet (3345 m).

The hill was shaped during Inca times by carving ingenious terraces that are still used for agriculture to this day.

With military, religious, and agricultural structures, the site was an important and busy place for the Inca empire.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, transfer to Ollantaytambo, a fortified city built during the reign of Pachacutec, the most powerful Inca emperor.

Explore this quaint settlement with an interesting orthogonal layout (30 min).

Climb the Temple Hill known as the fortress to learn about the purpose of those inca constructions (1 hour 30 min).

Evening

Overnight in your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 14 MACHU PICCHU TOUR

Morning

Your passport is required to enter the Machu Picchu site. You have the option to get a 'Machu Picchu' stamp in your passport if you wish.

Today might be THE day you have been expecting since you landed on Peruvian soil as you will finally discover the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu

Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station (30 min).

Board the comfortable train that will take you to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu (1 hour 30 min).

In Aguas Calientes, walk from the train to the bus station (5 min) and hop on a bus to the entrance of the archaeological site.

Afternoon

Enjoy the impressive 20-minute drive up the hill to the Machu Picchu site at 7,972 feet (2430 m). Rediscovered in 1911 by the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham, Macchu Picchu is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Learn about every secret this ancient Inca citadel holds and grab every opportunity to take photographs (3 to 4 hours).

Take the bus back to Aguas Calientes (20 min) and board the train back to Ollantaytambo (1 hour 30 min).

Transfer to your hotel in Cusco (1 hour 30 min).

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Cusco.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 15 HALF-DAY CUSCO CITY AND RUINS TOUR, FREE AFTERNOON

Morning

In the morning, you will meet your guide for a city tour of Cusco including the visit of the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and the Korikancha, the original Temple of the Sun.

Drive to the hills of Cusco to explore the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán.

Transfer back to your hotel or to the city centre (20 min).

Afternoon

Afternoon at leisure to explore the Spanish colonial city known to the Inca as the 'belly button of the world'.

Stroll around numerous plazas, shops selling incredible art and crafts or visit the great Pre-Columbian Museum MAP (not included).

Evening

Free evening to discover Cusco's vibrant nightlife. We recommend the lively pisco bar La Republica del Pisco.

Overnight at your hotel in Cusco.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 16 FLIGHT TO LIMA, DEPARTURE

Morning

Transfer to Cusco airport (10 min).

Flight to Lima (1 hour 15 min). 

Arrival at Lima airport to pick-up your luggage. 

Afternoon

Assistance by our local team for your international flight check-in.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Services

What's included

Flights

  • Domestic flights:
    • Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
    • Ushuaia to El Calafate
    • Puerto Natales to Santiago
    • Lima to Cusco
    • Cusco to Lima
  • Regional flights:
    • Santiago to Lima

Accommodation

Nights
15 nights in Premium Hotels

Meals

Bed & Breakfast plan
15 breakfasts + 3 lunches + 1 dinner

Transportation

Shuttle
Shuttle Round Trip Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes
Bus
Regular Bus Services from El Calafate to Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas
Car
First Category Private Tourist Vehicle for all transfers
Cruise
Parana River (Buenos Aires), Lake Argentino (El Calafate)

Orientation

Guide
Private English-speaking Guide for all excursions mentioned

Entrance Fees

Entrance fees included for all sites mentioned

What's not included

  • International flights to/from South America
  • Travel Insurance
  • Extra meals
  • Beverages
  • Extra expenses
  • Tips

Prices


Important notes

People with heart conditions are strongly advised to seek medical advice before booking. 

This tour includes many visits to sites above 10,000 ft (3000 m). To avoid altitude sickness, we strongly advise against any strong physical effort or any alcohol consumption in high-altitude places. 

When traveling to Patagonia, we recommend you bring:

  • a warm and waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex)
  • a pair of gloves
  • a wool hat, a scarf
  • quality sunglasses
  • sunblock
  • a daily backpack
  • hiking/walking waterproof shoes
  • binoculars
  • a medical kit
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