16 Nov 2026
Twin share
£8,495pp
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Escorted tour
Heart of Patagonia: Torres del Paine & Perito Moreno – 12 Days
Torres del Paine, the Perito Moreno Glacier, Santiago and Buenos Aires in comfortable hotels, with two domestic flights.
12 days
From £7,975
Tour overview
This 12-day small-group tour crosses Patagonia from Chile to Argentina in comfort, combining the granite towers of Torres del Paine and the vast glaciers around El Calafate with two great capital cities. A tour director travels with the group throughout, with local experts in Santiago and Buenos Aires, and two domestic flights save long journeys. You stay in comfortable, well-located hotels, including two nights at Las Torres Patagonia inside Torres del Paine National Park. Breakfast is included daily, with four lunches and five dinners, among them a Patagonian lamb barbecue and a farewell dinner with a tango show.
The tour begins in Santiago with a welcome dinner and a guided tour of the Chilean capital, including a visit to the craft village of Pueblito Los Dominicos to see traditional horsehair weaving. A flight south to Punta Arenas leads to Puerto Natales on the Última Esperanza fjord, where a boat trip takes you past glaciers and waterfalls, with a lamb barbecue at Estancia La Península. Santiago sits beneath the snow-capped Andes.
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Two nights at Las Torres Patagonia, within Torres del Paine National Park, give you time to explore one of the world's great wilderness areas, with its granite towers and horns, turquoise lakes, glaciers and herds of guanaco, on guided walks and drives. Crossing into Argentina, you reach El Calafate on the shores of Lago Argentino, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. The hotel's large windows look straight out at the park's famous granite towers.
Here you explore the glaciers of Patagonia, and visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, a wall of ice 70 metres high that advances across the lake, where you can watch huge blocks of ice crash into the water from the walkways. A flight takes you to Buenos Aires for a guided tour of its grand avenues and colourful neighbourhoods, ending with a farewell dinner and tango show at El Viejo Almacén.
The physical rating is medium, with optional walks in Torres del Paine and windy weather. This tour suits travellers who want to see Patagonia's highlights in comfort, without camping or long overland journeys. Single rooms are available for a supplement.
Trip highlights
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A guided tour of Santiago and Los Dominicos craft village (Day 2)
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A boat trip on the Última Esperanza fjord and a lamb barbecue (Day 4)
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Two nights inside Torres del Paine National Park (Days 5–6)
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The glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park (Day 8)
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The Perito Moreno Glacier (Day 9)
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A farewell tango dinner in Buenos Aires (Day 11)
Your route
9 stops from Santiago to Buenos Aires
- Santiago Days 1–2
- Punta Arenas Day 3
- Puerto Natales Days 3–4
- Última Esperanza Fjord Day 4
- Torres del Paine Days 5–6
- El Calafate Days 7–9
- Upsala Glacier Day 8
- Perito Moreno Glacier Day 9
- Buenos Aires Days 10–12
Why choose this tour
Patagonia's highlights in comfort, with two nights inside Torres del Paine. Domestic flights included, saving long overland journeys.
Best suited to
- Travellers who want Patagonia without camping
- First-time visitors to Chile and Argentina
- Couples looking for comfort
- Photographers drawn to mountains and glaciers
Day-by-day itinerary
12 days from Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Day 1 · Santiago Arrive in Santiago
Transfer to your hotel and meet the group for a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- NOI Vitacura or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Santiago, Pueblito Los Dominicos Santiago
A guided tour of the Chilean capital and a visit to Los Dominicos craft village.
- Hotel
- NOI Vitacura or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales To Puerto Natales
Fly to Punta Arenas and drive to Puerto Natales on the Última Esperanza fjord.
- Hotel
- Costaustralis or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Última Esperanza, Estancia La Península Última Esperanza fjord
A boat trip past glaciers and waterfalls, with a Patagonian lamb barbecue at an estancia.
- Hotel
- Costaustralis or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5 · Torres del Paine National Park Into Torres del Paine
Drive into Torres del Paine National Park for two nights at Las Torres Patagonia.
- Hotel
- Las Torres Patagonia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Torres del Paine National Park Torres del Paine
Explore the park's towers, lakes and glaciers, watching for guanacos and condors.
- Hotel
- Las Torres Patagonia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · El Calafate To El Calafate
Cross into Argentina to El Calafate on the shores of Lago Argentino.
- Hotel
- Mirador del Lago or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Los Glaciares National Park Glaciers of Patagonia
Explore the glaciers and landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park.
- Hotel
- Mirador del Lago or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9 · Perito Moreno Glacier Perito Moreno Glacier
Watch ice crash from the face of the Perito Moreno Glacier from its walkways.
- Hotel
- Mirador del Lago or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 10 · Buenos Aires Fly to Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires, with the evening free.
- Hotel
- Sofitel Recoleta or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Buenos Aires, El Viejo Almacén Buenos Aires
A guided tour of the city, followed by a farewell dinner and tango show.
- Hotel
- Sofitel Recoleta or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 12 · Buenos Aires Depart Buenos Aires
Transfer to the airport after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Santiago (2 nights) NOI Vitacura or similar
- Puerto Natales (2 nights) Costaustralis or similar
- Torres del Paine (2 nights) Las Torres Patagonia
- El Calafate (3 nights) Mirador del Lago or similar
- Buenos Aires (2 nights) Sofitel Recoleta or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 11 nights in comfortable hotels, including 2 nights inside Torres del Paine
- Meals 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners, including a lamb barbecue and a tango dinner
- Domestic flights from Santiago to Punta Arenas and El Calafate to Buenos Aires
- Guided sightseeing in Santiago and Buenos Aires
- Última Esperanza fjord boat trip
- Torres del Paine excursions and the Perito Moreno Glacier
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want multi-day trekking — walks are optional and short
- You want a budget trip — the hotels are high quality
- You want international flights included — they are not
- You want all meals included — boards vary
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £7,975 per person, twin share, tour only. 7 upcoming departures.
15 Feb 2027
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01 Mar 2027
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12 Apr 2027
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£7,995pp
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18 Oct 2027
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08 Nov 2027
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29 Nov 2027
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£7,995pp
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is there any camping or trekking?
No. You stay in hotels throughout, and walks in Torres del Paine are optional and suited to most fitness levels.
Are domestic flights included?
Yes, from Santiago to Punta Arenas and from El Calafate to Buenos Aires.
When is the best time to visit Patagonia?
October to March, the southern spring and summer, when days are long. It can be windy at any time.
What should I pack?
Layers, a windproof and waterproof jacket, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors do not need a visa for Chile or Argentina for tourist stays. Check the latest FCDO advice.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director travels with the group throughout, with local experts in Santiago and Buenos Aires.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary