DAY 1 - Depart for Argentina
Depart for Argentina

DAY 2 - Arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrive in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel. The city's beauty is apparent as you drive through this 19th century "Paris of South America" with its elegant architecture, wide tree-lined boulevards, striking monuments and sprawling parks. The rest of the day is yours to get acquainted with this city that has a distinct European flavor. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately at 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in your destination no later than 3 PM
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 - Tour Buenos Aires, Tango Lessons
Discover the city's highlights this morning on a tour that includes the Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Casa Rosada (government palace); see the balcony where Eva and Juan Peron made their speeches. Then, on to the colorful La Boca neighborhood, a working class barrio, and the old quarters of San Telmo and Caminito, a mix of colonial style homes, narrow lanes, artists' lofts and trendy cafes. Drive to Recoleta Cemetery, final resting place of many of the wealthiest and most important Argentine historical figures. The grounds here cover more than four city blocks, filled with tombs and more than 6,400 mausoleums including the tomb of Eva "Evita" Peron. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring some of Buenos Aires neighborhoods and fabulous collection of shops before this evening's tango lesson with professional Argentine tango dancers. The evening is at leisure to discover the vibrant nightlife, or join the optional Argentine Dinner and Tango Show at famed Café de los Angelitos
Optional: Buenos Aires Dinner & Tango Show
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 - Flight to Ushuaia, Embarkation on the Patagonia Cruise
Depart Buenos Aires this morning and fly to the quaint town of Ushuaia at the southern tip of South America. Embark the Patagonian expedition cruise ship M/V Ventus Australis where you will be welcomed on board by the friendly crew. with time to get ready for tonight's dinner. Afterwards, the ship sets sail as you begin your great adventure. Traverse the Beagle Channel and cross from Argentine into Chilean territorial waters
Overnight: Patagonia Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 - Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
In the early morning, the ship sails through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where (weather permitting) you go ashore. Legendary Cape Horn, discovered in 1616, is a sheer 1,394 foot high rocky promontory, declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. For many years, Cape Horn was an important navigation route between the Pacific and the Atlantic, often referred to as the 'End of the Earth'. Then, continue to historic Wulaia Bay, originally the site of one of the region's largest Yamana indigenous settlements. Charles Darwin landed here in 1833 during his famous voyage on the HMS Beagle; this area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. Then, take a walk through the enchanting Magellan Forest of lengas, coigües, canelos, ferns, and other endemic flora, to reach a panoramic viewpoint
Overnight: Patagonia Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 - Pia Glacier & Porter Glacier
Navigate along the Beagle Channel through a section of Alberto de Agostini National Park, known as Glacier Alley. Continue your voyage along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel, before disembarking at Pía Fjord. From there, a short hike takes you to a panoramic viewpoint from where you can admire spectacular views of the awe-inspiring Pía Glacier, whose main tongue extends from the mountaintops all the way down to the sea. Further west along the Beagle Channel, navigate between high rocky walls to the Porter Glacier
Overnight: Patagonia Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7 - Agostini Sound, Aguila Glacier & Condor Glacier
Experience an unforgettable day filled with astonishing scenery as you enter Agostini Sound, where glaciers descend from the center of the Darwin Mountain Range. Marvel at stunning views of the Águila Glacier. In the afternoon, reach the Cóndor Glacier. Take in the stunning beauty of the icy world around you
Overnight: Patagonia Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8 - Magdalena Island & Punta Arenas
After cruising overnight back into the Strait of Magellan, stop at Magdalena Island*. Hike a path that leads though thousands of Magellanic penguins and visit the small museum housed inside the vintage 1902 lighthouse. Then, continue sailing along the strait and disembark in Punta Arenas. From here, transfer to Puerto Natales, located on the shores of the Senoret Channel. Puerto Natales was once a hub of Chile's thriving ranching industry in the early 20th century. It now serves as a thriving adventure sports center and the geographical and cultural center of Chilean Patagonia. Spend the evening at leisure in this scenic town*Departures in September and late-March/April will instead visit Marta Island, where sea lions can be sighted from Zodiac boats.
Overnight: Puerto Natales
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9 - Puerto Natales, Afternoon Hike in Torres del Paine
Embark on a scenic drive from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine. En route, stop at Lago Sarmiento with its deep blue water. The area boasts stunning views of Paine Massif. Arrive at your hotel in Torres del Paine in time for lunch. This afternoon, depart for a hike and practice identifying the unique flora and fauna of Patagonia. A walk along the shore of Laguna Inges offers views of Monte Almirante rising to the north and Lake Nordenksjold to the south. Tonight, savor dinner with your group at the hotel
Overnight: Torres del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 - Full Day Torres del Paine Tour
Be prepared for magnificent panoramas as you make your way to Torres del Paine National Park, a 700-square-mile World Biosphere Reserve and one of the most unspoiled and beautiful nature preserves on Earth. The first experience of the day leads you on a short hike to Lago Grey Beach and Grey Glacier. This guided walk takes you across hanging bridges into the dark Patagonian forest before arriving to Lago Grey beach. View the electric blue icebergs that have broken off of Glacier Grey. From here, observe Grey Glacier in the distance, an enormous wall of ice over three miles wide. After lunch, explore Salto Grande. From there you will be able to hike through a scenic trail that leads to the Horns lookout point. At dinner tonight, share memories of this fabulous day
Overnight: Torres del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11 - Argentina Border Crossing, El Calafate
This morning, travel to Laguna Azul and be astounded with the natural beauty that surrounds you. Then, travel to the Argentina border crossing. Stop for lunch in Cerro Castillo. After clearing immigration and customs, continue to El Calafate, a small city strategically nestled on the shores of Lago Argentino. El Calafate is named for the berry that, once eaten, guarantees your return to Patagonia. This once quaint city, gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and the great Perito Moreno Glacier, is dotted with shops, restaurants and cute cafes. Get settled into your hotel and the rest of the day is yours
Overnight: El Calafate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 12 - Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park
An unforgettable day filled with astonishing scenery as you travel to Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This park, established in 1937, is the largest ice cap outside of Antarctica and Greenland with an ice field that controls the world's third largest reserve of fresh water. You will observe the glacier's massive ice wall, almost 3 miles wide and over 240 feet high above the lake's surface, from a cliffside promenade that overlooks the constantly shifting ice. The easy access to this site has crowned Perito Moreno as one of the most visited glaciers in the world. Afterwards, return to El Calafate
Overnight: El Calafate
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13 - Flight to Buenos Aires
Today, bid farewell to El Calafate and transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. On your last night in Argentina, share memories of your fabulous journey through Patagonia and bid goodbye to your Tour Manager during dinner
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 14 - Depart Argentina
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast