Day 2 VALPARAISO

This day you will travel to Valparaiso where you see the colorful houses on the surrounding hills. Valparaíso, an iconic coastal town instantly recognizable for the vividly painted houses that line the hillside. This bohemian (and colorful) corner of Valparaíso has actually been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to many artists, musicians, and poets. Valparaíso forms a natural amphitheater facing the sea where most of the city hangs from the hills in a chaotic harmony. Its tangible and intangible heritage is embodied in customs and traditions of the “porteño” (inhabitant of Valparaíso) lifestyle. You will visit great architectural and historical attractions including Alegre and Concepción hills with their strolls and viewpoints. They are full of stories of foreign immigrants that arrived in Valparaíso when this important Port was considered “The Jewel of The Pacific Ocean” (before the Panamá Canal). You will see Sotomayor square and the history of its heroes at Muelle Prat, then continue to the historic port town declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will stop for lunch in a restaurant that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Then Back to Santiago.

Day 4  TORRES DEL PAINE NP

Day 4 we will go to the Torres del Paine National Park, the most beautiful national park of the South American continent. It is a national park that has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and according to National Geographic, is the fifth most beautiful place in the world. Named the Eighth Miracle of Nature, it delights every visitor. On the way we will stop for a visit at Cueva del Milodon - a cave famous for the discovery of the remains of the extinct giant sloth Mylodon Darwini. We continue our tour to the Park. We will see the beautiful lake Lago Nordenskjold, Lago Pehoe overlooking the majestic Cuernos del Paine and Mount Paine Grande. We will go on a short trek to the Cuernos del Paine viewpoint with a spectacular view of the massif. Great views will accompany us throughout the trip and along the way we may be able to observe herds of guanacos, soaring condors, and if you are lucky, you may be able to see the king of the area - the puma.  You will spend the night in this beautiful place.

Day 6 BASE LAS TORRES

Day 6 we will face a demanding trail worthy of its reputation to one of the most important places in the Torres del Paine National Park - Base las Torres. We will start our journey from Hosteria las Torres. We will overcome the Valle Ascencio and cross the Ascencio River. Panoramic views of the pampas, lakes and the valley then a 2.5-kilometre windy walk. The trail then descends into Refugio El Chileno. The vegetation here corresponds to the Pre-Andean matorral, then quickly changes to forest. The last leg is the most difficult. It is 0.8 km and takes about 45 minutes to get to the Las Torres viewpoint of three giant granite towers. After resting we will return to Hosteria Las Torres and to Puerto Natales.

Difficulty level: ✱✱✱✱✱ - ✱✱✱✱✱

Time: 8-9h

Distance: 8km

Day 8 – PUERTO NATALES – EL CALAFATE

Today in the morning after breakfast, you will travel towards El Calafate- a city located on the shores of Lago Argentino in the Santa Cruz Province. You will have free time to explore the area. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 EL CALAFATE – EL CHALTEN

Day 10 you will travel to El Chalten - a famous town which is the capital of trekking in Argentina. The town lies at the foot of Cerro Fitz Roy and is surrounded by glaciers, lakes and forests. It is the natural jewel of Patagonia. We will drive along the legendary Ruta 40, as well as near the place where the famous gunslingers Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid hid during their travels. Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 12 EL CHALTEN – EL CALAFATE – USHUAIA

Day 12 you will travel back to El Calafate to take a flight to Tierra del Fuego and the famous City at the End of the World - Ushuaia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Time for leisure.

Day 14 USHUAIA – BUENOS AIRES

Day 14 you will say farewell to the southern tip of the World. You will transfer to the airport to take a flight to the capital of Argentina. you will arrive in Buenos Aires, then transfer to the hotel to leave your luggage. After a short break we will start sightseeing in Buenos Aires, once called the Paris of the South. We will see the colorful district of La Boca, as well as the beautiful streets of San Telmo. We will visit the Cathedral and Plaza de Mayo - the main square of the city which is the site of many historical events, including the May Revolution, as well as demonstrations and protests. Then we will visit the elegant and aristocratic district of Recoleta and the famous cemetery. This cemetery is considered a work of art and is the resting place of many famous people, including Evita Peron. After sightseeing, we will go to the hotel. In the evening you will enjoy the famous Tango Show with dinner. In the late evening you will return to the hotel.