Southern Grand Tour 
fjords, glaciers, lakes and mountains, a classic combination of Chile and Argentina
A comprehensive 17 day trip around Argentina and Chile taking in Patagonia, a cruise through the fjords of Tierra del Fuego, and the beautiful and contrasting lake districts on both sides of the Andes.
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Itinerary summary
Buenos Aires
Days 1-3: Arrive in the Argentine capital and spend three nights in the popular district of Recoleta. Take a private tour of the city including a visit to the bustling and colourful suburbs of La Boca and San Telmo and an evening at an authentic tango house for dinner and a show.
Tierra del Fuego and the southern fjords
Days 4-8: Fly to Ushuaia, and spend the night in the most southerly city in the world, on the shores of the Beagle channel. Free morning to visit Lapataia national park and in the afternoon board a small expeditionary cruise ship for a four night journey to Punta Arenas (Chile), through steep-sided fjords and past magnificent glaciers (with daily shore excursions). Every effort will be made to visit Cape Horn, although whether or not you will land will depend on the weather.
Note: This Cruceros Australis cruise also operates in the opposite direction.
Chile: Torres del Paine
Days 9-11: Disembark at Punta Arenas, from where you head to the Torres del Paine national park (about 4-5 hours), where sheer granite towers emerge behind glaciers and ice fields and are reflected in blue lakes - simply breathtaking. Stay at a lodge in or near the park and take daily excursions on foot, on horseback or by boat to admire the park's natural beauty.
Chilean Lake District
Days 12-13: Shared transfer to Punta Arenas for a flight to Puerto Montt. Spend your days exploring the Chilean Lake District: there are a many national parks and snow-capped mountain vistas to admire - the Osorno volcano is especially dramatic.
Lake Crossing and Argentine Patagonia
Days 14-16: Depart on the famous lake crossing to Argentina, by boat and by bus across three lakes and through temperate rainforest. After a night in the Bariloche area, pick up a hire car and explore the Andean towns and villages of the Argentine Lake District. Particular highlights include the picturesque Seven Lakes road to the north of Bariloche.
Buenos Aires
Day 17: Fly to Buenos Aires for a final night.
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Accommodation options
In the following section you will see our suggested options for possible accommodation.
The estimated flight cost included in this itinerary (assuming international flights from the UK plus any internal flights that are necessary) is £1,500 per person.
Standard - £10,260
Cruceros Australis
- 210 passenger ship offering 4 night cruises in Tierra del Fuego.
Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel
- A minimalist and stylish property in Buenos Aires a few minutes walk from the famous Recoleta cemetery, bars and restaurants.
Rio Serrano
- A comfortable hotel close to the southern entrance of the national park and well positioned for exploring the park's highlights.
Luxury - £13,040
Arakur
- this modern hotel is spacious inside and has wonderful views of the Beagle Channel.- Cruceros Australis
- 210 passenger ship offering 4 night cruises in Tierra del Fuego.
Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau
- an excellent hotel with fantastic service and in a great part of Buenos Aires.
Tierra Patagonia
- a stunning and stylish luxury lodge just outside Torres del Paine National Park. A choice of excursions are offered daily and all meals included.
Price and validity notes
We have tried to give you as accurate an idea of prices as possible, including meals where appropriate (but not when there are good local options so you don't pay for a meal that you might not want), accommodation, transfers, and any tours we have included.
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a room and are intended as a guide (local high or low seasons can cause some variation). All prices were correct when published but may vary with exchange rate fluctuations, fuel surcharges, or changes in the general economic situation.