6-Day Local Departure Patagonia Highlights Tour: Explore Calafate and Ushuaia
6 Days
$3,290～ Per person (based on double occupancy)
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Included in the Price
Included Items
- Accommodation, Sightseeing, and Meals Listed in the Itinerary
- Transfers
- Domestic Flight Tickets
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Included in the Price
Not Included
- Items not listed in the itinerary
- International Flight Tickets to/from Japan
- National Park Entrance Fee
Travel Highlights
This Patagonia Highlights Plan lets you enjoy Los Glaciares National Park, home to the Perito Moreno Glacier, and Ushuaia, known as the closest city to Antarctica.
In Calafate, you can view the glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park from observation decks and aboard a boat. The iconic glaciers of Patagonia—Perito Moreno, Upsala, and Spegazzini—are truly breathtaking, resembling radiant blue jewels that captivate the heart.
In Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, you can explore the bustling port town while experiencing the awe-inspiring natural landscapes shaped by glaciers.
Ride the 'End of the World Train' through Tierra del Fuego National Park, where you can observe stunning vistas of seas, mountains, lakes, and glaciers, along with the birds that inhabit the area. Afterwards, enjoy a Beagle Channel cruise to see adorable sea lions and penguins.
Itinerary Details
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Day 1
Buenos Aires → El Calafate
From the Buenos Aires domestic airport, fly to El Calafate.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel (shared transfer).
• Free time upon arrival
Overnight in El Calafate
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Day 2
Perito Moreno Glacier sightseeing + mini trekking tour on the glacier
[Full Day]
• Perito Moreno Glacier sightseeing + mini trekking tour on the glacier
From Calafate, while taking in views of Argentine lakes and other landscapes, you will head to Glacier National Park. There, at the Bahía de la Sombra dock, you will cross to the opposite shore by boat. After a brief explanation of the mini trekking tour, you will put on crampons and embark on an approximately one-hour mini trek on the glacier. Enjoy the beautiful scenery from atop the glacier and the experience of walking on it.
Finally, you will visit the glacier viewpoint, where for just under an hour you can admire the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier.
After sightseeing, head to the hotel.
Overnight in El Calafate
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Day 3
Todo Glaciar Sightseeing Cruise
[Full Day]
• Todo Glaciar Sightseeing Cruise (Spaghettini Glacier, Lefhio Spaghettini, Upsala Glacier, and ice floes)
Board from Port Banderas and sail northwest across the emerald-green Argentine lakes. Along the way, you will see Spaghettini Glacier, which boasts the greatest height in Glacier National Park, as well as Upsala Glacier, the second largest in the park. You will also disembark near the Spaghettini Glacier to experience the vast natural beauty of Patagonia.
After sightseeing, head to the hotel.
Overnight in El Calafate
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Day 4
El Calafate → Ushuaia
From El Calafate, travel by air to Ushuaia.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel; afterward, you have free time.
Overnight in Ushuaia
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Day 5
Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour
[Morning]
• Ride the 'End of the World Train' and tour Tierra del Fuego National Park
Enjoy the majestic nature from the train, observing coniferous plants and various wildlife, including birds.
[Afternoon]
• Beagle Channel Cruise (6 hours)
Observe numerous sea lions up close. On Penguin Island, land on the sandy beach to see adorable penguins.
※ Penguin Island tours do not include a landing; you will view the island from the boat.
Overnight in Ushuaia
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Day 6
Ushuaia → Buenos Aires
Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Travel by air from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires.
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be transferred to the international terminal at Buenos Aires airport.
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