Argentina, ChileEnd of the Earth
Arrive at any time. As there are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting, check into the hotel and enjoy the city. With any extra time, opt to visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show. Booking pre- or post-trip accommodation is highly recommended to fully experience this vibrant city.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
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Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Carsson Hotel
Enjoy an early transfer to the airport to fly to El Calafate and continue by private transportation to El Chaltén and Los Glaciares National Park. En route marvel at the towering Andean mountains. Enjoy some free time in the town or head out on some short hikes. Fly south to the province of Santa Cruz and the town of El Calafate before transferring overland to El Chaltén. Warm up for the upcoming hike with optional short treks to nearby lookouts or explore around town.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride on your private transportation.
Free Time
Explore the city or head further afield.
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Accommodation
Hosteria Vertical Lodge
Enjoy a full-day guided hike to Laguna de los Tres and if the weather cooperates, a clear view of the Fitz Roy peaks. En route, take in the gradual changes in terrain from tree covered trails to exposed alpine landscapes.
Los Glaciares National Park Guided Hike
Enjoy a full day of hiking in Los Glaciares National Park. See granite pinnacles spiraling upward from the third largest ice field on earth. Hike to Laguna de los Tres to fully appreciate majestic Cerro Fitz Roy/Chaltén (3,441m/11,290 ft) – one of the most famous and popular viewpoints of the mountain. Distance travelled: 24km/15 miles. Duration: 10 hours. Elevation gain: 1040m (3412 ft.) Terrain: some portions of the trail can be quite steep with lose rocks, boulders, and soil.
Accommodation
Hosteria Vertical Lodge
Enjoy a free morning, opt to wake up early and conquer another hike before heading to the quaint little town of El Calafate.
Private Vehicle
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride on our private G Adventures transportation.
Free Time
Enjoy free time any way you want. Hike to take in spectacular views or kick back and relax to gear up for the adventures yet to come.
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Accommodation
Hosteria Posta Sur
Travel to Perito Moreno Glacier for an included guided tour. Opt to take a boat ride on the lake and get different view of the stunning landscape and marvel at how large the glacier actually is up close.
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
Get out there and explore the natural wonder that is the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s few “advancing” glaciers. Head to the southern end of Los Glaciares National Park, where Moreno's 60m (197 ft) wall of ice sporadically chokes off the narrow “Canal de los Tempanos” (Iceberg Channel) creating a natural ice dam, which eventually explodes in a dynamic display of force. Please note this tour does not include walking on top of the glacier.
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Accommodation
Hosteria Posta Sur
Travel by bus into Puerto Natales to prepare for the upcoming days of included hikes with expert mountain guides. Continue the journey south along an unpaved road to the border of Chile. Spend a relaxing evening in scenic Puerto Natales before heading into spectacular Torres del Paine National Park. Explore the town, eat a hearty meal for energy, and rest well for the hike ahead. Do any last minute shopping here and rent all equipment required. Then, get ready for a detailed briefing with your CEO and local mountain guides about everything you need to know before heading out on this trek.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Border Crossing (Argentina - Chile)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Accommodation
Hotel Capitan Eberhard
Hop on a private transfer and enjoy the two and a half hour drive to the entrance of Torres del Paine National Park. Stop at the Welcome Center and get ready to begin the hike. Start exploring Torres del Paine by trekking to the base of Las Torres to see the dramatic three towers and turquoise lagoon below.
Private Vehicle
Cross the pampa Patagonica first on asphalt roads to Cerro Castillo, stopping for a quick break. Continue by dirt road with some photo stops — views here are beautiful! Start checking for wildlife — lots of guanacos and (likely) condors, geese, and other birds as well. Enter the national park and continue for another 30 mins to the start point of the trek.
Torres del Paine Trek Day 1
Leave early and go by van to Torres del Paine National Park. Trek today from Welcome Center to Base of the Towers – a local guide will lead the way and the CEO will act as sweep, keeping everyone together. Hike about 4hrs in and 4 hrs back – it’s oh-so-worth-it! Transfer to the campsite at the end of the day for some spectacular food and time to reflect on the first leg of the journey. Locations: Hike from the Welcome Center to the Base of the Towers and back. Distance travelled: 22km (14 miles roundtrip) Time: 7-9 hours. Elevation gain: 750m (2,460 ft.)
Accommodation
Laguna Azul Campsite
Wake up surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy breakfast with a view, pack your bag, and jump in the van to Lake Pehoe. Cross the lake by boat and trek to the French Valley, from the lookout point see the mountain range spreading across the National Park. Take in the dramatic, contrasting greens and greys on the landscape.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Torres del Paine Trek Day 2
After crossing the lake to the group will trek into the French Valley. Enjoy another full day of spectacular scenery and physical exertion. Return to Paine Grande Camp at the end of the day. Locations: Hike from Paine Grande Camp through the French Valley and back to Paine Grande Camp. Distance travelled: 20km/13 miles Time: 8-10 hours. Elevation gain: 550m (1,800 ft.)
Accommodation
Campsite Paine Grande
Enjoy the last day in Torres del Paine NP on a fast-paced hike to Grey Lake and the first lookout point for Grey Glacier. Gaze off into the distance admiring the scale of this immense glacier. In the afternoon return to Puerto Natales.
Torres del Paine Trek Day 3
Lace up your boots for one last day of trekking in this gorgeous region. Make your way to the Glacier Grey lookout and back. After, catch the ferry and head back to Puerto Natales. Locations: Hike from Paine Grande Camp to Grey Lookout. Distance travelled: 11km/7 miles Time: 4 hours. Elevation gain: 400m (1315 ft.)
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Hotel Capitan Eberhard
Get your snacks ready and take a bus South to Ushuaia (Argentina), the "End of the Earth". Please note the bus will depart from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia, with some stops on the way for people to get on and off. Hop on a ferry to cross the Magellan Strait and then continue by bus to Ushuaia. Cross the boarder from Chile to Argentina and feel amazed by the views.
Local Bus
Head to the Magellan Strait before hopping on a ferry for 30-45 min, re-board the bus on arrival to Tierra del Fuego. Settle in - it is a long journey and travel time can vary a lot according to weather conditions (Please note ferry will not depart if wind is too strong) Cross the border, get to the Ushuaia bus terminal and then transfer to the hotel for some well deserved rest time.
Border Crossing (Chile)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Accommodation
Cilene del Faro Hotel
Enjoy a free day to explore Ushuaia. On your own, opt to hike one of the stunning trails in Tierra del Fuego National Park, or rest your legs and visit some museums such us the Maritime Museum or the Prison at the End of the World Museum, or do some horseback riding. You can also chill at the spa or the heated swimming pool of the hotel.
Free Time
Enjoy a free day to explore the end of the world.
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Accommodation
Cilene del Faro Hotel
Enjoy another free day to explore the area. Opt to take a boat cruise on the Beagle Channel to see penguins at Isla Martillo or enjoy a hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Free Time
Enjoy another day to explore the end of the world.
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Accommodation
Cilene del Faro Hotel
Fly to Buenos Aires.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
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Accommodation
Carsson Hotel
Depart at any time.
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