Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego on your own

Explore the highlights of southern Patagonia and undiscovered Tierra del Fuego in your own rental car

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Explore the highlights of southern Patagonia and undiscovered Tierra del Fuego in your own rental car

from/to Santiago de Chile

15 days (14 nights)

15-day rental car tour from/to Santiago de Chile

You can discover all the highlights of southern Patagonia on your own with your rental car.

As always, the absolute highlight is the great calving glacier Perito Moreno in Los Glaciares National Park. We have planned further hikes for you in Torres del Paine National Park and in the striking Fitz Roy massif.
You will be following in the footsteps of our great explorers when you cross the Strait of Magellan. For centuries, this natural waterway was considered the only connection between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

In Tierra del Fuego, you will have reached the southernmost tip of the world. Beyond that lies only Antarctica. Take a ride on the world's southernmost train through Tierra del Fuego National Park, go on a boat trip on the Beagle Channel, and visit the only colony of king penguins outside Antarctica.
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To round off your trip, we recommend a post-program boat expedition between Ushuaia and Punta Arenas through the Chilean fjords.

Please note: currently no border crossing possible with rental cars

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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.

HIGHLIGHTS

Santiago de Chile, capital and largest city of Chile, located between snow-capped Andean peaks and the Chilean coastal cordillera
Tierra del Fuego ( Land of Fire), the archipelago at the southern tip of South America
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world
Hike to Martial Glacier at the summit of the Martial Mountains
Boat trip on the Beagle Channel, which connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean
Observation of king 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 – the "Towers of the Blue Sky": 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.

Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego Travel Map

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Explore the highlights of southern Patagonia and undiscovered Tierra del Fuego in your own rental car

Day 1: Santiago de Chile
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Then enjoy a city tour with visits to the most important sights.

Day 2: Santiago de Chile – Punta Arenas
After transfer from the hotel to the airport, fly to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, pick up your rental car at the rental car company's city office (without RL) and drive to your hotel in Punta Arenas.
(B)

Day 3: Punta Arenas – Estancia Caleta Josefina (approx. 285 km, approx. 4 hours)
You will depart early for Punta Delgada. Then you take the ferry (approx. 20 min.) to Tierra del Fuego. Afterwards, you continue to Estancia Onaisín, located on Bahía Inútil bay, where the only colony of king penguins outside Antarctica is located (no visits possible on Mondays). Then a short drive to Estancia Caleta Josefina.
(B)

King penguins at Estancia Caleta Josefina

Day 4: Estancia Caleta Josefina
Explore the estancia or revisit the king penguin colony.
(B)

Day 5: Estancia Caleta Josefina – Ushuaia (approx. 345 km, approx. 4-5 hours)
Drive via the San Sebastian border crossing into Argentina. Then continue via Rio Grande and Tolhuin, through a mountainous landscape rich in forests and moors, past the huge Lago Fagnano, heading south to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.
(B)

Day 6: Ushuaia
We recommend visiting the famous Tierra del Fuego National Park, hiking to the Martial Glacier, and taking a boat trip on the Beagle Channel.
(B)

Day 7: Ushuaia – Cerro Sombrero (approx. 418 km, approx. 6 hours)
Drive north. Cross the border into Chile and continue to Cerro Sombrero.
(B)

A woman poses in the mountains near Cerro Sombrero

Day 8: Cerro Sombrero – El Calafate (approx. 470 km, approx. 7 hours)
Today you will leave Tierra del Fuego. You will take the ferry back to the South American mainland at Punta Delgada. After arrival, you will drive to the Argentine border and continue via Rio Gallegos to El Calafate on Lake Argentino, the starting point for the magnificent Los Glaciares National Park.
(B)

Day 9: Perito Moreno Glacier
Use today to visit the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier, whose ice blocks fall into the glacial lake at regular intervals.
(B)

Ice falling into the water at the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park near El Calafate

Day 10: El Calafate – El Chaltén (approx. 215 km, approx. 3 hours)
You continue north through the lonely Patagonian steppe landscape, past the huge lakes Lago Argentino and Lago Viedma to El Chaltén at the foot of the Fitz Roy massif. In the afternoon, there is time for a first hike or a drive along the Rio de las Vueltas valley.
(B)

Day 11: El Chaltén
You have the option of going on various hikes, e.g. to Laguna de los Tres or Laguna Torre, where you can enjoy incredible views of Cerro Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, and various glaciers.
(B)

Day 12: El Chaltén – Torres del Paine National Park (approx. 455 km, approx. 7 hours)
Today's journey takes us via El Calafate and the Cerro Castillo border crossing back to Chile and Torres del Paine National Park. (B)

Day 13: Torres del Paine National Park
Spend the day exploring and hiking in Torres del Paine National Park.
(B)

Patagonia with guanacos in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Day 14: Torres del Paine National Park – Punta Arenas (approx. 350 km, approx. 5-6 hours) – Santiago de Chile
You will drive south. On the way, you will have the opportunity to visit the prehistoric Milodón Cave. Continue via Puerto Natales back to Punta Arenas. There you will return your rental car. You will fly to Santiago de Chile. Upon arrival, there will be a transfer from the airport to the hotel.
(B)

Day 15: Santiago de Chile
A transfer will take you from the hotel to the airport.
(B)

Aerial view of Santiago de Chile from San Cristobal Hill

(B) = Breakfast, (D) = Dinner

Dates & Prices

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We plan this trip individually for you. The price depends on the season and the booking date.

Prices and dates are subject to confirmation by the local partner agencies. Surcharges may apply for New Year's Eve, Easter, and local holidays.

date	Price per person	further information
October–April	Double occupancy approx. $5,000 per person Surcharge for single room: €1,628	Arrival is possible every day. Duration:15 days/14 nights

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October–April

Double occupancy approx. $5,000 per person

Surcharge for single room: €1,628

Arrival is possible every day. Duration:15 days/14 nights

We plan this trip individually for you. The price depends on the season and the date of booking. Prices and dates are subject to confirmation by the local partner agencies. Surcharges may apply for New Year's Eve, Easter, and local holidays.

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Included services:

All domestic flights as listed/Economy Class
Overnight stays in double rooms in mid-range hotels, hosterías, or estancias
Meals as per the program
Transfers and city tour in Santiago de Chile in a private car with a German-speaking local tour guide (see itinerary for exceptions)
13 days rental car cat. F2 (Subaru Forester 4×4 automatic or similar) incl. unlimited free kilometers
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) with a $200 deductible (exception: $1,400 deductible in case of rollover or theft) As of 06/20
Supplementary insurance covering damages up to €5,000
Liability insurance up to €2 million
Supplementary insurance for crossing the border into Argentina
navigation device
second driver
Travel guides and maps
Environmental contribution green climate

Not included in the price:

long-haul flight
Ferry ride in Punta Delgada on days 3 and 8: $27 per trip (as of 06/20; to be paid on site)
Gasoline, highway and parking fees, fines
Sightseeing tours, entrance fees, national park fees, and tour guide

Information about your trip:

Everything from a single source: can also be booked 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. However, we would be happy to put together a trip that is 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 tours of Buenos Aires or Santiago de Chile.