• 3 Dinner (D)
• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Lunch (L)

• Buenos Aires: Embark on a Buenos Aires City Tour with a Local Specialist. Walk through the wide boulevards of this beautiful capital admiring the spirit of a city whose European and Latin American influences can be seen around every turn. See the pink palace, the seat of the Argentine national government and president’s office whose balcony Juan and “Evita” Perón addressed the people in the 1940s and 1950s. Visit the cathedral and wander through the lively and colourful La Boca neighbourhood lined with restaurants, street artists and local art around every corner.
• Ushuaia: Step into Claudia’s Ushuaia home for dinner and a warm local welcome at the end of the world. You’ll dine among the antiques that fill her home, while Franco, a third-generation Fuegian, shares what life is like in this remote corner of Argentina.
• Tierra del Fuego National Park: Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park with a Local Specialist and discover forests, waterfalls and snow-capped peaks at the edge of the world. Watch for native wildlife including red foxes, condors, eagles and beavers, then take in the views over the Beagle Channel, Roca Lake and the Bay of Lapataia in this striking southern landscape.
• Parque Nacional Los Glaciares: Join a Local Specialist for a deep exploration of the striking UNESCO-listed Los Glaciares National Park. Within Argentina’s largest and most famous national park, you’ll come face-to-face with its arctic blue and white glaciers that are fed by the massive South Patagonian Ice Field, milky coloured glacial lakes and towering snowcapped peaks. Be amazed at this landscape of 356 glaciers starting at 4,900 feet (1,500 m) above sea level that reach into icy blue lakes. Discover the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, which towers above the icy waters of Lake Argentino, accessible by a short hike. 
• Puerto Natales: With your Local Specialist, visit Milodon Cave, a fascinating site where evidence of a giant prehistoric ground sloth, the Milodon, was discovered by German explorer Herman Eberhard. Shedding light on Patagonia’s ancient past, the cave also holds evidence of prehistoric human habitation dating back to 6,000 BC, offering a glimpse into the lives of early inhabitants. Explore this intriguing site, marvel at the well-preserved remains, and imagine the prehistoric world that once existed here. Milodon Cave is a captivating destination for those interested in archaeology and the natural history of Patagonia. 
• Puerto Natales: Rupestre Patagonia Park is a family-run business dedicated to educating visitors about the region’s environmental issues, archaeology, history, culture, and biodiversity, With your Local Specialist, you can discover the enduring legacies of the indigenous cultures that once thrived in Patagonia, while gaining insight into the pressing environmental challenges the area faces. Explore diverse ecosystems, from verdant forests to rugged mountains, each teeming with unique wildlife. The park ensures a personalised and enriching experience, making Rupestre Patagonia a must-visit for those seeking to connect with Patagonia’s profound natural beauty and cultural richness. 
• Torres del Paine National Park: Enjoy an in-depth exploration of Torres Del Paine, venturing deep into the heart of the park with a Local Specialist. Embark on a short hike to see natural landmarks up close and view stunning landscapes from scenic outlooks especially chosen to showcase the surrounding beauty of the area.
• Torres del Paine National Park: Connect with the inspiring natural landscape in one of the world’s last true wildernesses. Embark on this unforgettable journey with a Local Specialist, who will bring the landscape to life with their rich knowledge and passion for the region. The lagoon’s name, meaning “Bitter Lake,” hints at its high mineral content, giving the water an almost mystical quality. Your Local Specialist will guide you through the area’s unique flora and fauna, offering insights into the natural history and ecological significance of this pristine environment. Witness beautiful fauna, such as flamingos wading in the shallow waters, or elusive Andean condor soaring above. The immersive experience at Laguna Amarga will leave you with lasting memories of Patagonia’s raw and untouched beauty. 
• Mirador Serrano Glacier: Travel by boat up the Rio Serrano, passing the Southern icefield (campo de Hielo sur) toward the icy turquoise sheets of the Serrano Glacier. With your Travel Director, explore the impressive glacier with a hike through unspoiled, cool rainforest landscapes to Seno Última Esperanza (Fjord of the Last Hope) where you will see the rest of the Southern Patagonian Icefield. Mostly untouched by people, the unspoiled nature is home to colonies of cormorants, sea lions and condors.

• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• Standard regional accommodation
• Deluxe coach and cruise travel, and select flights

Trafalgar

Meet your Travel Director and fellow small group travellers over a welcome dinner in Buenos Aires. Share the table with the people who will explore Patagonia alongside you and hear an introduction to the journey ahead.

Argentina’s capital brings together European-influenced architecture and a distinctly porteño dining culture. The evening offers a sociable introduction to the city before the journey continues south.

Explore Buenos Aires with a Travel Director, travelling along 9 de Julio Avenue to see the Colón Theatre and Plaza de Mayo. Step inside the Metropolitan Cathedral, wander among La Boca’s brightly painted buildings and see Palermo’s gardens.

At Recoleta Cemetery, visit the elaborate mausoleums of Argentina’s prominent families, including the resting place of Eva Perón. The route reveals a capital shaped by immigration, political history and neighbourhood traditions.

Walk through Ushuaia with a Local Specialist, exploring older neighbourhoods and newer communities in the world’s southernmost city. Stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Beagle Channel and surrounding mountains, where the city’s waterfront setting comes into focus.

Hear how people have made a home in this remote corner of Tierra del Fuego. The contrast between established streets and growing neighbourhoods gives a human perspective on life at the edge of Argentina.

Join Claudia and Franco for dinner in their Ushuaia home and share conversation about everyday life in Tierra del Fuego. Dine among the antiques in Claudia’s home while Franco, a third-generation Fuegian, offers a personal perspective on the region.

This locally hosted meal opens a window onto the community behind Ushuaia’s dramatic mountain-and-channel setting. It is an opportunity to connect with residents in a setting more intimate than a sightseeing stop.

Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park with a Local Specialist, walking amid southern forests, waterfalls and mountain scenery. Take in the Beagle Channel from Ensenada Bay and visit the landscapes around Roca Lake and Lapataia Bay.

Watch for foxes, condors and other wildlife as freshwater, woodland and coast meet near Argentina’s southern tip. The park’s short walks and viewpoints reveal the varied terrain of this remote protected landscape.

Discover UNESCO-listed Los Glaciares National Park with a Local Specialist and see the Perito Moreno Glacier rising above Lake Argentino. View its blue-and-white ice face against the mountains and, if conditions allow, hear the crack of ice breaking into the water.

Fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the glacier is part of a vast landscape of ice, glacial lakes and southern beech forest. Its scale becomes tangible from the viewpoints near the glacier.

Visit Pingo Salvaje ranch near Puerto Natales to learn how its owners use holistic grazing to help maintain ecological balance. Walk to an on-site waterfall and hear how the farm harnesses its water to produce energy.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience connects Patagonia’s ranching traditions with practical approaches to responsible land use. Seeing the pasture and waterfall gives the owners’ sustainability work a setting you can explore firsthand.

Visit Milodon Cave with a Local Specialist near Puerto Natales and explore a site associated with the giant prehistoric ground sloth. Learn about German explorer Hermann Eberhard’s discovery and evidence of early human presence in the area.

The cave’s immense rock chamber offers a striking way to consider Patagonia’s ancient natural history. Its discoveries connect the region’s present-day wilderness with animals and people who occupied this landscape thousands of years ago.

Explore family-run Rupestre Patagonia Park with a Local Specialist, walking through native forest and among sedimentary rock formations, caverns and overhangs shaped by ancient glacial activity. Look for cave paintings and consider the stories they preserve.

Pause at the Laguna Sofía viewpoint for wide Patagonian vistas and the chance to spot condors. The visit brings together the region’s geology, biodiversity and Indigenous cultural heritage in one landscape.

Explore Torres del Paine National Park with a Local Specialist, taking short walks and stopping at viewpoints around Pehoé Lake, Salto Grande waterfall and Grey Lake. Look across turquoise water toward granite peaks and, from the Grey Lake area, the distant glacier.

Visit Laguna Amarga for an eastern view of the Torres and insights into the mineral-rich lagoon’s ecology. Keep watch for guanacos, birds and other wildlife across this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Meet Raúl and América at their working ranch in Cerro Castillo. Watch sheepdogs guide a flock using voice and whistle commands, learn about wool preparation and see a sheep-shearing demonstration.

Sit down with your hosts for a traditional Patagonian lamb barbecue, accompanied by regional dishes, homemade dessert and fresh bread with pebre sauce. The demonstrations and shared meal offer a personal introduction to the skills and hospitality of southern Chilean ranch life.

Travel by boat along the Serrano River toward the Serrano Glacier, viewing the ice and its surrounding Patagonian landscape. Walk with your Travel Director through cool rainforest near the glacier, with time to appreciate the contrast between woodland and ice.

The boat journey also takes in Última Esperanza Fjord, with views of the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Watch the shores and skies for wildlife such as cormorants, sea lions and condors.

Choose a cruise on the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia for a water-level view of Tierra del Fuego’s coastline and mountain backdrop. From the boat, take in the channel that separates the main island from smaller islands to the south.

Named for HMS Beagle, the waterway has long been important to navigation in this far-southern region. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; the precise cruise route may vary.

Take a catamaran trip to see a penguin colony during your time in Ushuaia. Travel through the waterways of Tierra del Fuego and observe the birds in their coastal habitat, with the channel and distant mountains forming the backdrop.

Penguins are among the region’s distinctive marine wildlife, and a boat-based excursion offers a different perspective from the national park’s forest trails. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; wildlife sightings depend on conditions.