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Overview

Self Drive and Fly.

Detailed Itinerary

Arrival at the airport and pick up of the car rental. After the necessary formalities, drive for a short distance to the selected hotel.

Meal: No Meal

Day dedicated to discover the Perito Moreno Glacier, declared World Heritage by the UNESCO, due to its beauty.

Meal: Breakfast

From El Calafate, cross the well-known border crossing Cancha Carrera - Cerro Castillo and carry out the corresponding procedures at each one of them.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

Enjoy Patagonia and its incredible views, its changing climate, its flora and fauna through the activities that the lodge has planned. Some excursions are subject to weather conditions.

Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy Patagonia and its incredible views, its changing climate, its flora and fauna through the activities that the lodge has planned. Some excursions are subject to weather conditions.

Meal: Breakfast

Today head towards Punta Arenas, the largest and most populated city in the Magallanes Region.

Meal: Breakfast

Today you will have to cross the Strait of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego Island to get to Porvenir, where you can visit a dolphin colony, explore the town and visit the local museum.

Meal: Breakfast

Just a few kilometres from the town, we suggest visiting the King Penguin Park, the only penguin colony of its kind outside of Antarctica. After touring it, continue to Lago Blanco, one of the most beautiful towns in the Magallanes region.

Meal: Breakfast

Return to Argentina by taking Route B, also known as the Route of the Old Estancias, to then take Route A and arrive to Estancia San Pablo.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

Enjoy the activities of the estancia and visit Cabo San Pablo, a site with stunning views of the Argentinean Sea, from where you can observe the Desdemona, an abandoned ship on the coast that is part of the landscape.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

On the way back to Ushuaia we suggest a stop at Lago Fagnano and Paso Garibaldi.

Meal: Breakfast

Day to get to know the corners of the island.

Meal: Breakfast

In time for your flight, drive to the airport to deliver your vehicle and take the scheduled flight.

Meal: Breakfast

Inclusions

Accommodation: 12 nights.
El Calafate (2) - Torres del Paine (3) - Punta Arenas (1) - Porvenir (1) - Blanco Lake (1) - Estancia San Pablo (2) - Ushuaia (2)
Car rental: 12 días
Meals: 12 breakfasts – 1 lunch – 3 dinners

Exclusions

Flight tickets and airport taxes.
Extra: Meals, drinks, tips, laundry service, telephone call and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program.
Early check in / late check out.
Optional activities.
Gratuities.
Travel and medical insurance.

Notes

Hotels Used Or Similar
EL CALAFATE - IMAGO
TORRES DEL PAINE - HOTEL LAGO GREY
PUNTA ARENAS - CABO DE HORNOS
PORVENIR - SELK´NAM
LAGO BLANCO - LAS LENGAS
TIERRA DEL FUEGO - ESTANCIA CABO SAN PABLO
USHUAIA - CILENE DEL FARO

Operative notes:
Day 7: We suggest crossing from Primer Angostura in Punta Arenas to Porvenir
Day 8: The Pingüino Rey park closes Monday.

THE TARIFFS MAY BE MODIFIED IN THE WINTER HOLIDAYS PERIOD, LONG WEEK-ENDS, NATIONAL HOLIDAY, FESTIVE SEASON (FRON DEC 23ST TO JAN 4TH),
CONGRESSES, CONVENTIONS AND INCENTIVE: HOTEL RATES ONLY UPON REQUEST.

PLEASE, ASK THE MINIMUM OF NIGHTS AND MANDATORY DINNERS.

Basic concepts
1. Flights are not included. Please check at the time of booking the required flights, as they are subject to frequent rescheduling.
2. Lodging tax exemption. It is mandatory to receive copy of the passport in order to keep the exemption.
3. Meals as specified in the itinerary.
4. Tickets to natural reserves, national parks and museums.

IMPORTANT
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RATES QUOTED FOR ACCOMMODATION IN ARGENTINA (EXCEPT USHUAIA AND HOTELS WITH SPECIAL TAX CATEGORY), DO NOT INCLUDE VAT ACCORDING TO THE REGULATION OF VAT EXEMPTION FOR EVERY PERSON RESIDENT IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO GET THE VAT EXEMPTION AS QUOTED WE WILL NEED TO RECEIVE COPY OF THE PASSPORTS FOR ALL PASSENGERS.
SERVICES AND PRICES NOT INCLUDED, ARE UPON REQUEST.
CONGRESSES, CONVENTIONS AND INCENTIVE: HOTEL RATES ONLY UPON REQUEST.
ENTRANCES FEES TO NATIONAL PARKS ARE NOT INCLUDED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

HALF BOARD AND FULL BOARD SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Notes
Pick Up - El Calafate Airport
Drop Off - Ushuaia Airport
Drop Off El Calafate- Ushuaia - Included
Basic Insurance (CDW) - Included
Border crossing Argentina - Chile - Included
Suggested season - October to the beginning of April

Program Touring / Guide

Private touring

Trip Highlights

El Calafate - Torres del Paine - Punta Arenas - Porvenir - Blanco Lake - Estancia San Pablo - Ushuaia

Periodic Departure
11 Feb, 2025 to 30 Apr, 2025

3 / 4 / 5 Star
AUD 3,813 P P twin share
AUD 7,086 P P single
AVAILABLE

01 Sep, 2025 to 15 Oct, 2025

3 / 4 / 5 Star
AUD 3,823 P P twin share
AUD 7,064 P P single
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16 Oct, 2025 to 30 Oct, 2025

3 / 4 / 5 Star
AUD 3,927 P P twin share
AUD 7,273 P P single
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31 Oct, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

3 / 4 / 5 Star
AUD 4,036 P P twin share
AUD 7,491 P P single
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