Road trip to the highlights of Patagonia
10-day self-drive trip from Ushuaia to El Calafate
A real Patagonian highlight tour:
You will start in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, located on the Argentine side of Patagonia. From here, you will explore Tierra del Fuego, hike in the Tierra del Fuego mountains and nature reserves, climb glaciers, cruise the Beagle Channel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, visit a king penguin colony, and take a train ride through the famous Tierra del Fuego National Park.
From Tierra del Fuego, we continue north to the Patagonian wonders of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
To round off your trip, visit the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.
Please note: currently no border crossing possible with rental cars
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Highlights
- FascinatingPatagoniaon the Argentine and Chilean sides
- Tierra del Fuego (Tierra del Fuego National Park), the archipelago at the southern tip of South America with wild beaches and picturesque bays
- Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world
- Hike toMartial Glacierat the summit of the Martial Mountains
- Boat trip on theBeagle Channel, which connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean
- Observation ofking penguins, the second largest penguin species in the world, in Bahia Inútil Bay
- Los Glaciares National Park –Perito Moreno: Glaciers close enough to touch
- Torres del Paine National Park: covering an area of 2,420 km², it is crisscrossed by mountains up to 3,000 m high, glaciers, fjords, and large lakes, and is home to a diverse wildlife, including guanacos, Darwin's rheas, Andean condors, and many smaller bird species.
itinerary
Explore the wonders of Patagonia with a rental car
Day 1: Ushuaia
After arriving in Ushuaia, pick up your rental car and drive to the hotel. It is worth visiting Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Day 2: Ushuaia
Today we recommend a boat trip on the Beagle Channel and a hike to the Martial Glacier. F
Day 3: Ushuaia – Estancia Rolito
You will drive over the beautiful Garibaldi Pass, past Lago Fagnano to Estancia Rolito. In the afternoon, you will explore the estancia grounds together with the owners. B/D
Day 4: Rolito Ranch – Onaisín Ranch – Caleta Josefina Ranch
You continue to San Sebastián and cross the border into Chile. Then you travel to Estancia Onaisín, located on Bahía Inútil bay, home to the only colony of king penguins in the region (no visits on Mondays). This is followed by a short drive to Estancia Caleta Josefina. F
Day 5: Estancia Caleta Josefina – Punta Arenas
You drive via Cerro Sombrero to the Strait of Magellan and take the ferry from Bahía Azul to Punta Delgada. From here, you continue on to Punta Arenas. F
Day 6: Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
You drive to Puerto Natales on the Fjord of Last Hope. F
Day 7: Torres del Paine National Park
Enjoy the day on a tour of Torres del Paine National Park. F
Day 8: Puerto Natales – El Calafate
You drive across the border to El Calafate. F
Day 9: Perito Moreno Glacier
Take advantage of today to visit the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier, whose ice blocks regularly crash impressively into the glacier lake. F
Day 10: El Calafate
You will return to El Calafate Airport, where you will drop off your rental car. F
(B = breakfast; D = dinner)
Prices & Services
Travel dates:
We offer this trip during the Patagonian summer between October and April. Arrival is possible on any day.
Duration: 10days/9 nights
Prices:
Double occupancy: from €2,495 per person
Single room supplement: $572
Prices and dates are subject to confirmation by local partner agencies due to the current coronavirus situation. Price surcharges may apply for New Year's Eve, Easter, and local holidays.
Included services:
- Overnight stays in double rooms in mid-range hotels, hosterías, or estancias
- Meals as per the program
- 10 days car rental cat. J (Ford Eco Sport 4×2 or similar) incl. unlimited free kilometers
- Comprehensive insurance (CDW) with excess (depending on damage)
- Supplementary insurance covering damages up to €5,000
- Liability insurance up to €2 million
- Supplementary insurance for crossing the border into Chile
- One-way rental Ushuaia – El Calafate
- navigation device
- second driver
- Environmental contribution green climate
Not included in the price:
- long-haul flight
- Ferry trip on day 5: $27 (as of 06/21; to be paid locally)
- Gasoline, highway and parking fees, fines
- Sightseeing tours, entrance fees, national park fees, and tour guide
Other
- Everything from a single source: also bookable with flights from Germany/Austria/Switzerland.
- Further information on rental cars and other vehicle categories available on request.
- This trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility. We would be happy to put together a trip tailored to your specific needs.
- We would be happy to organize pre- and post-programs in Chile and/or Argentina for you, e.g., city breaks in Buenos Aires or Santiago de Chile.
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Road trip to the highlights of Patagonia
10 days from Ushuaia to El Calafate
Good to know
This trip is a customized trip that we plan just for you. We are happy to adjust the rental car category, accommodations, route, and duration to suit your needs.
Arrival: We will be happy to provide you with a personalized quote including flight arrival and departure.
Pre- and post-program: Extend your trip a little longer. Buenos Aires & Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt, and the Pampas await you!
Entry requirements: German citizens need only a passport (valid for at least 6 months after their return date) to enter Argentina and Chile.
The trip is not recommended for people with limited mobility.
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