Travel Type
Self-Drive
Duration
13 Days/12 Nights
Country
Argentina
Inclusions
12-night accommodation at the selected hotels
16 meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
13-day car rental – CAT J, Renault Duster or similar
– Pick up at El Calafate Airport
– Drop off at Ushuaia Airport
– Border crossing Argentina – Chile included
– CDW insurance NOT included
Exclusions
International and domestic flight – Fuel, GPS, CDW insurance (+ $CA 210 par vehicle) and car extras – Optional excursions – Meals others than mentioned – Beverages – Gratuities to hotel personnel and guides – Travel insurance
1
DAY 1 EL CALAFATE
Arrival at El Calafate airport and pick up of the car rental. After the necessary formalities, drive for a short distance to the selected hotel.
Accommodation : El Calafate for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 EL CALAFATE (160 km)
Day dedicated to discover the Perito Moreno Glacier, declared World Heritage by the UNESCO, due to its beauty.
Meals : Breakfast
3
DAY 3 EL CALAFATE - TORRES DEL PAINE (331 km)
From El Calafate, cross the well-known border crossing Cancha Carrera - Cerro Castillo and carry out the corresponding procedures at each one of them. Continue to Torres del Paine.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Torres del Paine for 3 nights
4 - 5
DAYS 4-5 TORRES DEL PAINE
Enjoy Patagonia and its incredible views, its changing climate, its flora and fauna through the activities that the lodge has planned. Some excursions are subject to weather conditions.
Meals : Breakfast
6
DAY 6 TORRES DEL PAINE - PUNTA ARENAS (310 km)
Today head towards Punta Arenas, the largest and most populated city in the Magallanes Region.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Punta Arenas for 1 night
7
DAY 7 PUNTA ARENAS - PORVENIR (50 km)
Today you will have to cross the Strait of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego Island to get to Porvenir, where you can visit a dolphin colony, explore the town and visit the local museum.
Note: We suggest crossing from Primer Angostura in Punta Arenas to Porvenir.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Porvenir for 1 night
8
DAY 8 PORVENIR - BLANCO LAKE (240 km)
Just a few kilometers from the town, we suggest visiting the King Penguin Park, the only penguin colony of its kind outside of Antarctica. After touring it, continue to Lago Blanco, one of the most beautiful towns in the Magallanes region.
Note: The Pingüino Rey Park is closed on Monday.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Lago Blanco for 1 night
9
DAY 9 BLANCO LAKE - ESTANCIA SAN PABLO (200 km)
Return to Argentina by taking Route B, also known as the Route of the Old Estancias, to then take Route A and arrive to Estancia San Pablo.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Estancia San Pablo for 2 nights
10
DAY 10 ESTANCIA SAN PABLO
Enjoy the activities of the estancia and visit Cabo San Pablo, a site with stunning views of the Argentinean Sea, from where you can observe the Desdemona, an abandoned ship on the coast that is part of the landscape.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
11
DAY 11 ESTANCIA SAN PABLO - USHUAIA (174 km)
On the way back to Ushuaia we suggest a stop at Lago Fagnano and Paso Garibaldi.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Ushuaia for 2 nights
12
DAY 12 USHUAIA
Day to get to know the corners of the island.
Meals : Breakfast
13
DAY 13 USHUAIA
In time for your flight, drive to Ushuaia airport to drop off your vehicle and take the scheduled flight.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Option 3* hotels
El Calafate: Qhijote Hotel – confort room
Torres del Paine: Hosteria Pehoe – standard room
Punta Arenas: Isla Rey Jorge – standard room
Porvenir: Selk’nam – standard room
Lago Blanco: Las Lengas – standard room
Tierra del Fuego: Estancia Cabo San Pablo – standard room
Ushuaia: Altos de Ushuaia – standard forest room
Option 3* / 4* / 5* hotels
El Calafate: Imago Hotel 5* – steppe room
Torres del Paine: Hotel Lago Grey 3* – standard room
Punta Arenas: Cabo de Hornos 4* – city view room
Porvenir: Selk’nam 3* – standard room
Lago Blanco: Las Lengas 3* – standard room
Tierra del Fuego: Estancia Cabo San Pablo 3* – standard room
Ushuaia: Cilene del Faro 4* – standard room
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | Land Package | ||
| Daily departures 2025 | Double | Single | |
| 3* HOTELS | |||
| January 6 – April 30 | 5979 | 11159 | |
| 3*/ 4* / 5* HOTELS | |||
| January 6 – April 30 | 6599 | 12199 | |
| Solo traveler | On request | ||
Seasonal surcharges may apply.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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Along the Austral route – Detailed itinerary
Along the Austral route – Detailed itinerary
