Full day excursion to visit El Chaltén starting from El Calafate. It includes stops and quiet walks at viewpoints, lunch in a restaurant and free time to tour the typical mountain town, always accompanied by a guide. You will visit the Viedma Glacier Viewpoint, the National Park Interpretation Center, Los Cóndores Viewpoint, the Chorrillo del Salto and the city center. It is an activity to get to know El Chaltén in a relaxed way and without any physical demands.

Torres del Paine National Park is located in the southernmost part of Chile serving as one of the 11 areas that protect the region of Patagonia, Magallanes and the Chilean part of Antarctica. Four of the protected areas are national parks with Torres del Paine encompassing an area of 700.43 square miles (1,814.1 km2).

The Paine mountain range is the heart of the park featuring the series of three spectacular granite peaks lined up in a row creating the picturesque Torres del Paine. The three summits are individually known as Torre d'Agostini, Torre Central, and Torre Monzino reaching heights of over 8,200 feet (2,500 m).

We set sail from the local tourist pier, traveling through the wide Bay of Ushuaia until reaching the *Beagle Channel through the Paso Chico. There we will navigate around the Isla de los Pájaros where we will be able to appreciate the Tierra del Fuego birdlife. We will observe: Skuas, Black-browed Albatross, Steamer Ducks, Cauquenes, Kelp Gulls and Gray Gulls. Then, we will get closer to the Isla de los Lobos where we will be able to observe sea lions of one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges Archipelago.

Arriving at the Les Eclaireurs (The Illuminators) Lighthouse, we will be able to see the colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Shags while we listen to the story of the sinking of the SS Monte Cervantes in 1930. This navigation includes a descent in Puerto Karelo, belonging to the Islands Bridges, where you can visit genuine Yámanas shell pits. This guided walk lasts approximately 20 minutes and focuses us on a panoramic point where you can take very good pictures.

Finishing the journey of the Beagle Channel, lighthouse, Isla de Lobos you will be amazed by the view of the mountain range that surrounds the city of Ushuaia and its sumptuous nature that surrounds it. The route we take is full of historical value and, of course, landscape. We visit really interesting places that you should not miss the opportunity to know.

You will be able to observe two types of sea lions: One-haired lions: their name comes from the fact that they only have one layer of hair. They have a lighter coat and the males can measure 2.50 meters and weigh up to 350 kg. Two-haired lions: they have double fur of a very dark color, with a pointed muzzle. Males can reach 1.60 meters long.

Tierra del Fuego National Park is located 12 km from Ushuaia and our tour begins when the guide picks up each passenger at their lodging.

The first stop of the tour is at the End of the World Train station, there you can choose to take the train, an optional activity, and those who choose not to take the train can tour the station with the guide and then continue into the park. On board the train, a journey of approximately 1 hour, you will hear the history of the prisoners in Ushuaia and other interesting secrets of the city. If you take the train, don't worry, the guide will give all the information you missed.

Once inside the park and surrounded by forests and the marine coast of the Beagle Channel, in Ensenada Zaratiegui, we will find the southernmost Post Office in the World, so we recommend you bring your passport to stamp it. The office is open from the end of October to the end of April.

Another of the sites that we will visit is Lake Acigami / Roca, a dazzling lake of glacial origin, located on the border between Argentina and Chile, and it is important to say that at all times we will have the opportunity to observe native wildlife such as black-necked swans, cauquenes, cormorants, rays, foxes and the flora of the Fuegian forest.

The last place to visit is Bahía Lapataia, the place where national route N°3 ends, and the final leg of the longest land connection in the Americas, which allows us to go by vehicle from Ushuaia to Alaska. The Pan American route!

We will embark on a five-day, four-night adventure that travels from Ushuaia (Argentina) to Punta Arenas (Chile), passing through some of the most remote and incredible places on the planet. Discover the wild beauty of Patagonia on a voyage that will show you the region's pristine landscapes, its diverse wildlife, and fascinating human history aboard an expedition ship that takes extraordinary levels of comfort and service to the ends of the world. Leaving the twinkling lights of Ushuaia behind, the boat visits legendary places like Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay before sailing to the Beagle Channel. As we continue through a labyrinth of islands we will visit several glaciers, frozen giants that protect the southern tip of the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago and then we will enter the mythical Strait of Magellan. The last stop is Magdalena Island, noted for its bustling penguin colonies, to later dock in Punta Arenas.

Your gateway to the extremes of Patagonia is Ushuaia, where you'll find Australis cruise ships moored and eager to set sail. Check-in is between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., to be able to leave after 6 p.m. and that during your first night of leisure you can make the most of the light to contemplate the exciting views, enjoy a welcome drink, a presentation and, of course, a gourmet meal in our restaurant.

After having sailed through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay throughout the night and also this morning, their first and long-awaited destination is the Cape Horn National Park, a region classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO and known for its remote trails and unstable weather. Cape Horn is a wild landscape, a rock formation situated roughly where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans meet, meaning that it is a place that is not only totally isolated and uninhabited, but the surrounding seas are also notoriously rough. relentless, due to those conflicting ocean currents. However, when the weather is calm, Australis is the only expedition cruise to land at Cape Horn, where in addition to meeting the wildlife of the residents you can also enjoy unparalleled views. It is an exciting and truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

From here we will go to the historic Wulaia Bay, where one of the largest populations of native Yámana people thrived, even Charles Darwin and Captain FitzRoy also visited this exact place at the beginning of the 19th century. Here is an old radio building that has been transformed (by Australis) into an interesting museum, showing the turbulent history of the native Yámana inhabitants of Wulaia, as well as its more recent settlers, and the geographical features of the area. . Wulaia Bay is an impressive spectacle to behold, it has unique vegetation, and also interesting geology and picturesque trails, full of various floral species, such as the lenga or Tierra del Fuego oak, coigue, cinnamon and the ferns. After reaching land you can choose between three tempting excursions.

In the morning we will sail through the Northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pía Fjord. We will make an excursion to the viewpoint from where you can see the glacier of the same name, whose main tongue extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. During the afternoon, in our Zodiac boats, we will navigate between high rocky walls until we reach the Porter Glacier, in front of whose wall we will stop to observe its colors, listen to its sounds and if we are lucky, witness a landslide. We will remain for a moment talking about this incredible mass of ice, and after the obligatory photographs, we will return on board.

The fourth day of this exploration trip will take you to navigate through the Cockburn Channel and Agostini Sound, here a spectacular landscape of imposing peaks and glaciers that form the Darwin Mountain Range will accompany you throughout your journey. There's plenty to do, so after breakfast you'll head ashore for a leisurely hike culminating in a lagoon fed by the hot springs of the nearby Aguila Glacier. Águila is another highlight of Patagonia, a clear testimony to the magnitude of these landscapes, and it is that one after another all the views are impressive!

Here you can spend some time and enjoy looking for the best place to appreciate the most spectacular views (and thus obtain the perfect photograph), before calmly returning to the main ship, for an afternoon ride aboard the Zodiac boat around the Condor Glacier. , named for the abundance of giant Andean condors that inhabit this area. With any luck you'll be able to spot these magnificent creatures, but either way the vast landscapes explored throughout the day are some of the most memorable in all of Tierra del Fuego.

Early in the morning an expedition will take you near Magdalena Island to visit a large colony of Magellanic penguins, as well as other native birds. Observing these adorable creatures in their natural habitat is quite a joy, so make sure you have your camera battery fully charged for this last day, before disembarking in Puerto Arenas around 11:30am, where you can enjoy some free time. until your next flight or continuation of your itinerary.

Leaving Santiago towards the Pacific coast, we will cross the valleys of Curacaví and Casablanca, fertile valleys that are home to the best vineyards in the central zone. Upon arrival, the city of Valparaíso and the National Congress can be seen from the coastal road, to then go up to its most iconic viewpoints in one of the 43 hills that surround the bay. We will walk through its passages, stairs and alleys, full of urban art, street musicians, small restaurants, cafes and boutique hotels, where we will also be captivated by its picturesque elevators. The historic center of this city-port was declared a World Heritage Site for its architecture that gives it a strong personality and enhances its tourist attraction that will undoubtedly enchant you. Then we continue to the neighboring city-spa of Viña del Mar, Viña del Mar is famous for its gardens, where the Flower Clock is its symbol. We will pass by the Casino de Juegos, Quinta Vergara, famous for the Viña del Mar Festival and for the residential sectors of modern architecture. Then we will go to Reñaca to appreciate the sea and one of the most touristic beaches in Chile. In the afternoon return to Santiago to your hotel.

Towards the south of Santiago we will enter the Maipo Valley to discover one of the most important vineyards in Chile: Viña Santa Rita. Here we will take an exclusive tour through the soul of Santa Rita, which for a long time was a privilege of few, but today it is open to wine lovers to offer a complete experience that combines history, beautiful gardens and exquisite wines. First we will walk through its centuries-old gardens that stand out for their elegant beauty. We will arrive at the colonial house and the neo-Gothic chapel, two true monuments built by the founding family of the vineyard more than 130 years ago. After going through part of the history, we will be able to visit the vineyard museum and the historic winery of the 120 patriots, a key milestone in the history of Chile's independence. In this place we will end the tour with a tasting of the icon wines of the vineyard

1st Day in Buenos Aires

This day is free to acclimatize, relax in the hotel and walk around the city.

You will get to know two of the most emblematic neighborhoods of Buenos Aires with our San Telmo and La Boca Walking Tour.

At night, we will have the opportunity to visit the emblematic Bar "La Ventana" Located in the heart of San Telmo, this fully restored historic tenement (conventillo) is a classic of Buenos Aires culture. La Ventana is a journey through other times of the Buenos Aires of yesteryear.

It has a service of typical and international dishes and also an excellent Argentine wine cellar.

It presents a show with more than 30 artists on stage, a tango orchestra and folk music, among others.

The interiors, which preserve the purest aspects of the building, are the ideal environment for different proposals of tango and folklore.

We will explore the northern neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires, among which the most ellegant and trendy.

This day is designed to settle in the hotel, to be able to freely roam the city, visit museums, churches, etc.

We left the capital of Salta towards the south along Route 68. We crossed the tobacco towns of Cerrillos, La Merced and El Carril; the town of Coronel Moldes, where we can see the Cabra Corral Dam and Alemanía, a ghost town that keeps the traces of the past. Thus we arrive at the majestic and colorful Quebrada de las Conchas or Quebrada de Cafayate.

In its landscape there are mountainous formations with curious contours, created by the erosion of the wind and rain. Popular fantasy gave names to these forms, among which stand out: THE DEVIL'S THROAT, THE AMPHITHEATRE, THE TOAD, THE CASTLES, THE OBELISK, THE HOUSE OF THE PARROTS, THE TITANIC, ETC.

After crossing the extensive Quebrada, we entered the town of CAFAYATE, around lunch time. In this circuit, visits to a winery located near the center of the city are included, where we will take a guided tour by the same staff of the wineries, and we will learn about wine production. Finishing with a tasting of the exquisite Cafayateños Wines.

Once the tour is finished in the town of Cafayate, and after lunch, we will start the return to the City of Salta Capital by the same road, making some technical stops that were not made during the outbound trip.

We left by Provincial Route No. 68 and crossed three tobacco towns: Cerrillos, La Merced and El Carril. Then we will connect with Province Route No. 33 to start touring La Quebrada de Escoipe, an area of jungle vegetation, covered with ferns that give it its characteristic green color.

From here on, we will go through the majestic Cuesta del Obispo, to reach the highest point in this route that is Piedra de Molino, which is located at 3,348 meters above sea level.

The next point in this Tour is the Tin Tin Straight, a perfect line of approximately 20 km. of extension, traced by the ancient Incas, and Los Cardones National Park, where we will observe extraordinary high-altitude cardones and various shapes.

Close to lunch time, we arrived at CACHI. A small town that is characterized by its colonial architecture, with low houses, cobbled streets, ochava corners, adobe walls and roofs supported with cardón wood from the Calchaquíes Valleys.

We will visit the Anthropological Museum, where important and beautiful collections of ancient settlers are exhibited. Another point of great interest is the Parish Church, where the ceiling, the benches and the confessional are made of Cardon Wood.

Once the tour is finished in the town of Cachi, and after lunch, we will start the return to the City of Salta Capital by the same road, making some technical stops that were not made during the outward trip.

Departure from San Salvador de Jujuy at 3:00 p.m., heading to the Quebrada de Humahuaca along National Route 9 at the height of Purmamarca where we will make a stop and then take National Route 52 and cross the Cuesta de Lipán plus the Abra de Potrerillo Along this zigzagging road you will be able to observe a unique panoramic landscape from 2,000 meters above sea level to a maximum height of 4,170 meters, arriving at the "Salinas Gandes" where we will observe the sunset.

We will return to San Salvador de Jujuy at approximately 10:00 p.m.

After traveling the RN9 to the north, we depart from the route of the Río Grande and its Quebrada de Humahuaca through the town of Iturbe and we end at the Abra del Cóndor at 4000 m.s.n.m. The landscape with the most varied shapes and colors until reaching the town of Iruya at 2780 meters above sea level. We walk through the irregular streets of the town and stop for lunch. After noon we arrive at the viewpoint of the cross, we descend and start our return walking through the nooks and crannies of the town to its church. Returning by route 9 we enter the small aboriginal community of Hornaditas where we will visit the "Tata Churqui and the "Cardón Abuelo" two species of native flora that stand out for their size and years of permanence in the community.

We leave Argentina from the international airport at Ezeiza.

Extension trip: Optionally you can have a day trip to Colonia or Montevideo in Uruguay.