Argentinian Patagonia | 4 Days

Recommended dates: September to April

Argentinian Patagonia beckons, promising a legendary journey where majestic icebergs silently guard millennia of extraordinary history. You’ll embark on a raw, glacial odyssey through South America’s untamed south. This dramatic escapade traverses a landscape of sweeping glaciers and boundless vistas. On your next adventure, forge an unforgettable connection with the vast blue horizon!

Rates per person starting at: USD 1,780

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Highlights of the journey

Unbelievable landscapes
Adventure in a 4×4
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Local cuisine

The untamed Argentinian Patagonia

At the edge of the world, where the Andes surrender to the wind-swept plains and ancient ice shapes the land, lies Patagonia: a vast and untamed region that defies expectations. Split between Argentina and Chile, this southern frontier is home to some of the most dramatic and remote landscapes on Earth: jagged peaks, endless steppes, glacial lakes in impossible shades of blue, and massive ice fields that creak and crack with life. It is a land of silence and spectacle, where nature speaks louder than words.

In the heart of Argentine Patagonia, the small town of El Calafate serves as the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects over 7,000 km² of raw wilderness. This region is best known for the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few glaciers in the world still advancing, and for the legendary Estancia Cristina, a historic ranch tucked deep in the Andes that offers access to secluded viewpoints and ancient ice. Exploring these places is not just a journey across distance, but across time, encompassing millennia of geological evolution and human resilience.

This itinerary was designed to immerse you in the spirit of Patagonia. From quiet moments in front of towering ice walls to the rugged adventure of off-road trails and glacial lookouts, each day invites you to witness something extraordinary. More than a trip, it is an invitation to reconnect with the elemental forces of nature — wind, rock, ice, and silence — in one of the last true wild places on the planet.

Itinerary

Everything you can expect, day by day.

Day 1 | El Calafate

Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to relax and begin soaking in the charm of this quaint Patagonian town surrounded by steppe, lake, and mountains.

Meals: –

Day 2 | Glaciar Perito Moreno

Today’s adventure takes you deep into Los Glaciares National Park to witness one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders: the Perito Moreno Glacier. Traveling 80 km from El Calafate, the journey itself reveals the changing Patagonian landscape: from golden grasslands of coirón to the beech forests of the Andean-Patagonian region. Along the way, you might spot black-necked swans, upland geese, and other native birds.

Once at the glacier, you’ll explore a network of panoramic walkways that offer stunning perspectives of its towering ice walls, intricate crevasses, and the vivid blue hues that seem to glow from within. If you’re lucky, you’ll witness dramatic ice calvings — massive chunks breaking off and crashing into the lake below, a thunderous reminder of the glacier’s movement.

To complete the experience, you’ll embark on a one-hour boat navigation across the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino.

From the water, the southern face of the glacier reveals itself in full splendor: a nearly 60-meter wall of ice stretching almost 3 kilometers wide. It’s a humbling spectacle of nature’s power and beauty.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 | Estancia Cristina

Your day begins with a scenic catamaran ride from Punta Bandera, cruising across Lake Argentino through the Boca del Diablo and the Upsala Channel. As you glide past icebergs and mountain backdrops, you’ll reach the secluded Canal Cristina, where the historic Estancia Cristina awaits.

Upon arrival, a 4×4 vehicle will take you on a rugged ascent into the mountains, followed by a short walk to the Upsala Glacier Viewpoint — a privileged lookout offering sweeping views of the glacier, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and the surrounding valleys.

Back at the estancia, enjoy a traditional lunch and explore the grounds, including a guided visit to the Costumbrista Museum and a walk through the historic ranch property, where the spirit of early Patagonian settlers still lingers in the air.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 | El Calafate – Departure

After breakfast, a private transfer will take you to the airport for your onward journey. With unforgettable memories of glaciers, wild landscapes, and Patagonian hospitality, you bid farewell to El Calafate — but the magic of this remote corner of the world is sure to stay with you for years to come.

Meals: Breakfast

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Tour Price

This is a private tour designed for 2 guests.

Rates per person starting at: USD 1,780

Payment Policy:

The deposit of 30% will be requested after the booking confirmation. It’s a guarantee of reservation and is not refunded in case of cancellation of the trip for any reason (except travel restriction to the destination due to the pandemic – in this case the tour can be rescheduled). The deposit amount will be deducted from the remainder of the payment.
Balance due 60 days prior arrival

More Information

The deposit of 30% will be requested after the booking confirmation. It’s a guarantee of reservation and is not refunded in case of cancellation of the trip for any reason (except travel restriction to the destination due to the pandemic – in this case the tour can be rescheduled). The deposit amount will be deducted from the remainder of the payment.
The itinerary description gives an idea of the activities that we will seek to do, but they can be changed according to weather conditions, recommendations from the local guide, or for reasons of force majeure.

Accommodation:

El Calafate: Imago Hotel & Spa (Standard Room)

Services:

Included

Accommodation with breakfast
Private Transfer in/out
Private Perito Moreno Glacier tour, including park entrance fees
Regular Discovery Tour at Estancia Cristina
All taxes and permits

Not Included

Any flights
Argentina Visa (if necessary)
Early check-in and late check-out at the hotels
Expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, tipping etc.
Travel insurance (mandatory)

Cancellation and refund policies

All cancellations and trip change requests must be made in writing by mail or by email and received, and acknowledged by SouthQuest.
All cancellations requested up to 61 calendar days prior to departure have non-refundable security deposits unless SouthQuest is able to renegotiate the terms with the service providers. That is why it is important that cancellations are announced as early as possible.
Cancellations made with 60 calendar days or less prior to group starts are assessed a cancellation fee of 100% of the trip price, including domestic flights, extensions, and extra services such as hotel nights